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Willow Ridge Elementary School is a community of learners who recognize the importance of a quality education. Students, staff and parents work together to ensure that high standards of learning are maintained. It is our belief that learning in today’s world requires students to use think critically and to solve problems by applying skills in new and unique ways.
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Yesterday was an incredible day on the ice for our exceptional classroom student athletes! Every year we participate in SABAH Inc programs. SABAH stands for Spirited Athletes Bold at Heart. This wonderful organization provides individuals of all skill levels education and therapeutic recreation. They promote fitness and develop social and communication skills. To learn more, visit their website: https://sabahinc.org/
Thank you to our special education teachers and staff for continuing to make this event a memorable day for our Panthers! #WeAreSweetHome #SPGoal2 #SPGoal3
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This Friday, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider Rocking your Socks! 
It is a day to share information, spread awareness and acceptance.
Why March 21st?
Down Syndrome is due to an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. This gives someone with DS three copies of this chromosome instead of the typical number of two. Since there are three 21s, World Down Syndrome day is March 21st (3/21)!
Why Crazy socks? This is for a few reasons...
When looking at a karyotype (a picture of our chromosomes, stained for viewing under a microscope), the chromosomes look like paired socks. The staining makes them look striped. Some folks even wear an extra sock to represent the extra chromosome. Another reason for wearing mismatched socks is to promote the celebration of differences. Some buddies wear the same set of mismatched socks to also point out that we are more alike than different. One last reason for the crazy socks is that they get attention. If someone notices the socks, they may ask about them and allow for a discussion about Down syndrome, differences, acceptance, and hope. #WeAreSweetHome
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