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No matter how amazing your child’s teacher, and no matter how many friends he or she has at school, there’s a good chance that your child looks forward to snow days. An unexpected day off school can certainly put a damper on your plans, but with the following tips and tricks, it doesn’t have to. Visit: http://eastlakeacademy.org/
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