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🌱 Wayland schools get state support to mentor new educators
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In today's newsletter:
- Wayland schools get state support to mentor new educators
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 54 and low of 37 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 44, low: 29.
- Friday: Rather cloudy and chilly, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Michigan awards nearly $10 million to help 200-plus districts mentor new educators (midmichigannow.com) — Wayland Union Schools is among more than 200 Michigan districts receiving state funding to help new educators get established and stay in the profession. The nearly $10 million statewide package supports mentoring and onboarding for teachers and administrators, though the report does not specify Wayland’s award amount or plans. 
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2845 Lake Eastbrook Boulevard Southeast, Kentwood
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Business After Hours with The UPS Store 11/12/2026
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Open House - Kentwood Flowerland →
4321 28th St SE, Kentwood
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Gr Skate Fundraiser
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Holy Family Church – Caledonia, 9669 Kraft Ave SE, Caledonia
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Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
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🗞 Nearby News
Caledonia
- Myrtle Mae's Deer Hunters Sale is back (woodtv.com)
- Arrow Veterinary Clinic Welcomes New Doctor to Practice (lowellsfirstlook.com)
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- Tuesday Sports – Tigers McGonigle named AL Rookie of the Year (wsjm.com)
Allegan
- K-9 Heroes: As one legacy ends at the Allegan County Sheriff's Office, another begins (wwmt.com)
- Allegan County eatery cited for 'many' leaks in kitchen ceiling (bnd.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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