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Students at Carrington Academy in Cumming Plant Sensory Gardens in Celebration of Earth Day

Students planted a variety of flowers in recycled tires and boots around their school

In celebration of Earth Day, students at Carrington Academy on Majors Road in Cumming planted sensory gardens on April 22. Students collected old tires and rain boots and repurposed them as planters to create colorful gardens around their school's campus. Carrington Academy teaches the importance of community and exploring nature at a young age.

About Carrington Academy

Carrington Academy on Majors Road in Cumming, Ga., is part of Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., a national network of more than 185 nonsectarian private schools, including preschools, K-8 and high schools in 19 states across the nation and the District of Columbia. Carrington Academy schools provide high quality private education, with a challenging and well-rounded curriculum, caring and skilled teachers and attention to individual learning styles. They also offer before and after school care and summer camp. For more information on Carrington Academy, or to find a school near you, please visit www.CarringtonAcademy.com.

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