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Scrabble Club Launches Jackson Ave School in Mineola
Students now practice their language acquisition skills, vocabulary building and simple mathematics all in one game.

Submitted by Mineola Schools
A new club is now being offered for fourth-grade students at Jackson Avenue School in the Mineola Union Free School District during their lunch and recess periods.
Led by teacher Michael Kandel, Scrabble Club allows students to practice their language acquisition skills, vocabulary building and simple mathematics all in one game. Students play on traditional Scrabble boards and are encouraged to use printed dictionaries and work on teams to enhance their vocabulary and playing abilities.
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