Page 48 March 2014 Seedfolks leads students to honor community members This Month’s Theme: PRICELESS FACES Congratulations to Suzie Campbell! Suzie receives $50 worth of treasure to one of our local nosh spots. Her fun photo of her son David with his niece, Peyton made quite an impression. Suzie’s entry is also eligible for our grand prize, which we will announce next month! NEXT MONTH Winning Entry by Suzie Campbell The Grand Prize Winner! ARCADIA NEWS PHOTO CONTEST Runner Up Susan Hamilton captured her daughter enjoying a swing. Griffin Brown enjoying Thanksgiving, sent in by Runner Up Jennifer Turelli. Runner Up Larry Mortenson’s daughter, Hollyann, eating from a spoon for the first time. By Christina Surrano                                                                            !              "               !    #              !  $  Seedfolks    %    &   ' !      ( )        #  * +  ,   $                   Seedfolks           -       $       $   . $   .    ,     $             - !                  !                  $    $             ' !           !  /      $    $                                              /             &  "              $   $      ' !          $                                             $      0 #      0   12                   3 ' !               10                $                                 $    $         /             $   4$          0   $           $      $             '      0  $     #*+,  #                    5                !             &   '   6   Ms. Wise’s class was inspired by reading Seedfolk by Paul Fleischman. Seedfolks is a novel that communicates the idea of working together as a community.

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