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What are you most looking forward to for the first day of school?

Seeing all my classmates again
Showing off the great outfit I have planned
Breaking in a pack of new binders
New schedule, new classes, new teachers
Nothing. I'm counting down until next summer.


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Tuesday, hundreds of people gathered on the green to see the "Bourne Ultimatum" at Comcast's annual free movie festival at the Mansion at Strathmore. Blazers can enjoy free outdoor movies until Aug. 23.
Photo by Julia Seiger.
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MCPS holds first annual Back-to-School Fair
by Jeremy Gradwohl
08/19/2008
Thousands of parents and students swarmed the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Rockville headquarters for the first annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday. Students participated in various kid-friendly activities, while their parents circulated booths to obtain information about the upcoming school year. The event featured local entertainment and speakers while encouraging a family approach to MCPS education.

Rogers loses battle with brain tumor

08/03/2008
Blair Magnet teacher Leslie "Les" Rogers passed away on July 24 after a months-long battle with a brain tumor, according to Magnet Coordinator Dennis Heidler. Rogers, a longtime Earth Systems Science teacher, will be sincerely missed by the Blair community. A full story will be posted on Silver Chips Online in the weeks ahead.

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