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🌱 Patch AM: What does a three-way EGUSD Area 5 race mean for families?
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In today's newsletter:
- What does a three-way EGUSD Area 5 race mean for families?
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 62.
- Wednesday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trukhan joins three-way race for EGUSD Area 5 seat (elkgrovenews.net) — Elk Grove Unified's Area 5 school board race is now a three‑way contest, with newcomer Elena Trukhan joining Varinder Singh and Rachell Reinwald for the open seat. The candidates emphasize academics, safety, fiscal transparency, and communication with families, and the winner could take office without majority support. Area 5 voters will see distinctly different options on the ballot. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Volleyball, Girls VR vs Encina
Hiram Johnson 6879 14th Ave, Sacramento, California, 95826
5:00 pm - Senior Parent/Guardian Info Night (Large Gym)
Franklin High School, 6400 Whitelock Pkwy, Elk Grove, CA 95757\
6:00 pm - Flag Football, Girls JV @ Monterey Trail
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
6:00 pm - Flag Football, Girls VR vs Monterey Trail
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
7:00 pm - Volleyball, Girls FS vs Stagg
Hiram Johnson 6879 14th Ave, Sacramento, California, 95826
4:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls JV vs Stagg
Hiram Johnson 6879 14th Ave, Sacramento, California, 95826
5:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR vs Stagg
Hiram Johnson 6879 14th Ave, Sacramento, California, 95826
6:30 pm - Flag Football, Girls VR @ Laguna Creek,Mesa Verde
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
4:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls FS @ Natomas
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
5:00 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR @ Natomas
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
6:30 pm - Football (11 person) JV @ Natomas
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
5:00 pm - Football (11 person) VR @ Natomas
Hiram Johnson 3301 Fong Ranch Road, Sacramento, California, 95834
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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