day 1: 2011-2012 school year
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Farmington Area Public Schools welcomed students to the 2011-2012 School Year on Tuesday, September 6.TRANSCRIPT
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FIRST DAY 2011-2012 School Year in Farmington Area Public Schools - September 6, 2011
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Riverview Principal Kim Grengs welcomed students on the first day of school.
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Parents had their cameras out in full force for the event!
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Superintendent Jay Haugen greeted students. He was able to visit four schools for the morning sessions and will be spending time in each building, visiting classrooms in the weeks ahead.
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District facilities were clean and ready for students.
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New technology will greet students, now nearly all Farmington classrooms will feature interactive systems to improve student learning.
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At Akin Road Elementary, Principal Laura Pierce and Assistant Superintendent Christine Weymouth provided a warm welcome for students!
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The youngest students at Akin Road Elementary will benefit from a new playground area created at the south end of the building.
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The new Akin Road Elementary traffic and pedestrian safety project appeared to be operating as anticipated.
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At Dodge Middle School a new, secure entrance area for school visitors was put to the test on the first day and worked as promised.
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In addition to improved safety, the Dodge Middle School office now provides a more welcoming area for parents and visitors to the school.