Community Corner
Welcome to Locker Day Fifth Graders
Five noteworthy things about today in Swampscott.
Today, Aug. 23, is Locker Day at the Middle School.
It's for Grade 5 students only from 9:30 until 2:30pm.Â
Principal Murphy says Locker Day gives the 5th graders a chance to come find their locker and get use to using it. It helps with the transition from elementary to middle school.
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2. Weather Watch:Â
Friday's forecast calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high temperature of 77.
- Sunrise: 5:59 a.m.
- High tide: 1:33 p.m.Â
- Low tide: 7:39 p.m.
- Sunset: 7:32 p.m.
3. Academic Notes:
Molly Heller was a recipient of the Dean's Award for academic excellence during the 2013 spring term at Colgate University, where Heller is a member of the Class of 2014 and studies Biology.
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To be eligible for the Dean's Award, a Colgate student must achieve higher than a 3.30 average while enrolled in at least four courses. Heller is a graduate of Swampscott High School, and lives in Swampscott,
4: Stage Notes:Â
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 Marblehead Little Theatre Presents The Tempest - Aug. 16 - Aug. 25Â
Tickets are now on sale for Marblehead Little Theatre’s upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, running August 16-25th.
12 School Street
Marblehead, MA 01945When:7:30pm
2pm Sunday MatineesCost:$23 adults
$15 students for Sunday Matinees
5. Town Notes:
Trustees of the Swampscott Public Library meet on Tuesday at the library. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. in the Baldwin Room.
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