Sunday Scoop January 25th, 2026

Posted Date: 01/25/26 (09:00 AM)

Principal Aquadro

Hello,

Please take care and stay safe during the cold weather this coming week.

Our Intensive groups will be holding a variety of fundraising events, and our basketball teams have several games scheduled.

With the start of the second semester, middle school students have also transitioned into their new exploratory classes.

Thank you,

Dana Aquadro

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The Belize Travelers are selling raffle tickets for our February calendar raffle. Attached are all the raffle prizes you could win. Your name is re-entered even after you win, so you can win more than once throughout the month. We have many great prizes on the calendar. Tickets sell for 1 for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. Feel free to email Tammy Claussen or Mary Davis for more details.

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