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				<title><![CDATA[End of year video- Part 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos Mrs. Rapp put together for the 2025-2026 school year!  There were so many amazing moments that there are two parts!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[End of year video- Part 2]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Part 2 3-5th grades and then some!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Field Day Video]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out all the fun the students at at Field Day 2026!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[5th Grade Clapout!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good luck to our 5th graders moving on to middle school!  Congrats to our retirees Mrs. Burger and Mrs. Nowak!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Corner]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out what the kids have been up to!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MENTOR SCHOOLS SUMMER CENTRAL]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1463418</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please check here for school supplies lists, student orientation information, meet the teacher night dates and more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Library News]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see Mrs. Ringler's info about checked out books!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NEWS FROM NUTRITION SERVICES]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1948634</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All outstanding meal balances must be paid by May 28th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual update 26-27 is now open for all students!]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1957416</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please make sure you log into your parent portal to complete! Students will NOT be allowed to participate in field trips or the Halloween parade unless this is completed!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[26-27 Supply List]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1620075</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 14:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important transportation information 2026-2027]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please read this important transportation info!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 13:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We Care Registration for 26-27 school year]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2059238</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration begins June 1st.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enrollment for Mentor High School Preschool is Open for 2026-27]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the 2026-2027 school year, we will once again be offering both morning and afternoon preschool classes at Mentor High School. This unique program provides a wonderful learning experience for our youngest learners while also supporting real-world learning for our junior and senior high school students pursuing education-related career pathways.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Background Checks]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1750565</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Planning on volunteering?  You will need to get your annual background check.  See below for details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:12:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating our Retirees!]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2199626</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wishing Mrs. Burger and Mrs. Nowak happy retirements!  Can you believe they have 60 years of teaching between the two of them!  Congrats on your retirements!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Grads!]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2199650</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the video of our kindergarteners!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[News From The Clinic]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1149573</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don't forget to make arrangements to pickup your medications on or before the last day of school!  Any remaining medications will be disposed of!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PTA News]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1149575</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Help us plan for next year!  Please take a few minutes and fill out our survey!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[THANK YOU!!! We placed #2 in the challenge!]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2116187</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We were able to maintain the #2 spot in the Marco's pizza challenge and earned an additional $2000 on top of our monthly pizza nights!  Thank you again for all of your support for Fairfax!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cardinal Glow Dance-A-Thon Totals]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2194242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to share the results of our Cardinal Glow Dance-A-Thon fundraiser, and we could not be more proud of what our community accomplished together. Thanks to the energy of our students and the generosity of everyone who donated and cheered them on we were able to get very close to our goal!
The Dance-A-Thon raised $18,165 toward our $20,000 goal, reaching 90% of our target. Of our 328 students, 233 registered and 174 brought in donations. Most remarkably, 68% of all donations came from non-parent donors, meaning grandparents, relatives, family friends, businesses, coworkers, and others beyond our school walls rallied behind our kids. Donations poured in from 18 states across the country, a true testament to the wide community that supports Fairfax.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COMMUNITY NEWS - May 15, 2026 Publication]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2191429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This section contains information from our community partners.
Information on submission requests can be found at the bottom of the newsletter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[May Lunch Menu]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[What's for lunch today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chuck E. Cheese Thanks!]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2188579</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[So many of you had such a great time at Chuck E. Cheese!  Thanks to all of you we raised $337.94!  What a great turnout!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration is Open!]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2172107</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year began on Sunday, March 1, 2026 for children who will be five years old on or before August 17, 2026.  Students who are registered for kindergarten by May 1, 2026 will be able to participate in a May, Kindergarten Day - Meet and Greet at each elementary school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Five Below Fundraiser 4/25-5/3/26]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2184630</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Need gifts for that special lady in your life for Mother's Day?  Join us anytime between April 25th through May 3rd present the flyer and a portion of all of your sales comes back to Fairfax!  Feel free to print out more than one flyer if need be!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OSOB Family Fun Night Pictures]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2156718</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We all had a blast at OSOB Family Fun Night!  The puffin paintings turned out great!  Congrats to all of our raffle winners too!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank you Veterans!]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2133829</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all of our military service members in our Fairfax Family for your service.  Here are a few pictures from our Veteran's Day breakfast/assembly. Thank you to Mrs. Bissett for organizing!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coats for Cards!]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2141479</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join the Mentor Public Schools Family Resource Center and Cardinal Credit Union in supporting our community by donating new or gently-used winter coats, new gloves, and new hats for students and families in need. Also, please click the link above to access the form if you would like to request some of the donated items for your children. Thank you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mentor Schools Food Market Dates for 2025-2026]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2103506</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and our amazing volunteers, we are able to host a food market once a month to distribute thousands of pounds of fresh produce to any community members in need. This happens at the Mentor High School campus beginning at 10 a.m. until we run out on the dates advertised via the flyer. Special thank you to Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Lake County for helping to coordinate all of the volunteers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Guidelines For Personal Communication Devices During School Hours]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1914697</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please read Mentor Schools Guidelines attached]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:44:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[25-26 School Calendar]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the school calendar.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:45:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vacation Request]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you are taking a vacation, a Pre-Arranged Absence Form is required to be completed  for ALL Mentor Public Schools students at least 1 week prior to your vacation in order for the absences to be marked excused. The form is attached and should be submitted to the school.
Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:43:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fairfax Family Handbook]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information regarding Fairfax Elementary School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:12:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Transportation Department Information!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the Transportation Department's section of our webpage for helpful information about busing and our new app!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Transportation Team Completes S.T.A.R.T. Training and Starts the Year off Ready!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[S.T.A.R.T. which stands for School Transportation Active-Threat Response Training, has a mission to: elevate student safety, mitigate risk, improve driver morale, & advocate for drivers. Click the link to read more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First-Day-of-School in Home-Photos 2025: Kindergarten Edition!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our kindergarteners are off to a great start! Thank you for sharing your snapshots with us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First-Day-of-School in Home-Photos 2025!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to our amazing Mentor Schools families for sharing your first-day-of-school moments with us – nearly 800 of them! From big smiles at the bus stop to those classic front porch photos, you helped make today unforgettable!
Here’s a look at our first day of 2025–26 in home-photos — together, we’re kicking off a year full of learning, growth, and Cardinal Pride! #MentorMoments #CardinalPride #FirstDayOfSchool #OnceACard]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Partner With Us! Learn About Advertising Opportunities with Mentor Schools]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hey, Cardinals Fans!  Mentor Schools is excited to team up with local businesses and community groups through our advertising opportunities! When you become an advertising partner, you're doing more than just getting your brand out there — you're helping us reduce district costs and create meaningful opportunities for our students. From small businesses to large enterprises, there’s a sponsorship level that fits your needs. Click the link above to explore the advertising guide... and Go CARDS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KG headphones with USB-C]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarteners will need headphones with the USB-C jack.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:30:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[5th grade pictures]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are some pictures from the last week of school for 5th graders!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[End of Year Video put together by Mrs. Rapp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[End of year video, 2 parts since it was so big!  Enjoy!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[24-25 Graduating Kindergarteners!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is a video of our graduating KG students!  On to 1st grade they go!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Check out all the fun that Kindergarten had at Lake Farmpark!]]></title>
				<link>http://fairfax.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2068444</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 11:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Popsicles with the Principal]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summer iReady challenge!  Who will be enjoying popsicles with the principal when we return in August?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Marco's Pizza Challenge THANK YOU!!!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We maintained our #2 standing and earned an additional $2000!  Always select Fairfax EVERY time you order Marco's Pizza during the challenge!  Until next year!  Thank you!!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pictures from Walk to School Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[See the fun we had walking to school!  Thank you to the Cheerleaders and FCMB Drumline that came to greet the students at school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2nd Grade enjoyed the Zoo!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out all the fun they had!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cardinal Circles]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Cardinal Circles program provides Mentor Schools’ families with a unique
way to build relationships with one another, their children’s schools, and the
district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COMMUNITY NEWS - OCTOBER 12, 2023]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check this section for news and events from our community partners]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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