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JANUARY 13, 2022
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GHS marketing students open, operate official Tournament of Champions merchandise store
Glendale High School students created an online and storefront retail business for the nation's largest-attended high school basketball tournament.

On Thursday, Jan. 13, Glendale High School’s DECA program will launch the official Tournament of Champions Apparel Store. The student-led business will serve fans of the nation’s highest-attended high school basketball tournament as the sole provider of official merchandise.
ESPN+ will live stream Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions
The Bass Pro Tournament of Champions presented by The Chevy Dealers of Ozarks kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Thanks to a new partnership with Paragon Marketing Group, ESPN+ will livestream the semi-final, third place and championship games.  
Cowden teachers fill 2,700 balloons for snowy sensory day in autism classroom
Teacher Nicole Greer’s students, many who are on the autism spectrum, were shocked and filled with joy at the surprise. In addition to their snow-filled space, students decorated snowman cookies and completed other snow-themed sensory experiences.
Be prepared for winter weather
Inclement weather conditions may cause school to be canceled. Make sure your contact information is current to ensure that you receive important notifications.

HEARD IN THE GARDEN
“The Tournament of Champions is huge in comparison to selling shirts on a Friday night at a football game. But selling apparel, running a business, that's what we do all the time in DECA."


Drew Replogle
Glendale High School junior

WHAT'S TRENDING ON SPS.ORG
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District offices, schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 17

The holiday is in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Classes will resume Tuesday, Jan. 18.

FACES OF SPS
“Social emotional skills are essential to success in school and in life. The impact of the pandemic has highlighted just how critical these skills are."
Jinny Datema
Early Childhood Instructional Specialist
Wonder Years
"Social emotional skills are essential to success in school and in life! The impact of the pandemic has highlighted just how critical these skills are both for students and staff. As a Conscious Discipline certified instructor, I hope to support the systematic implementation of Social Emotional Learning standards and practices districtwide. When social emotional learning is woven into the fabric of the educational environment, everyone benefits."
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