May 10th 2021 Monday - Privilege Lesson & Game with Ms. Newton

Attendance.

Self Guided Reading 20 min. 

 Privilege Lesson & Game with Ms. Newton 

*Home Learners - pls continue with an extra 20 min of silent reading today. 

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