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Good morning Suffield! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Suffield Academy students learn leadership on ropes, rivers and trails
  • How Suffield's MAP Jamboree reshaped New England prep soccer rankings

Also on today's calendar: LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with sun and clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suffield Academy Students Take Leadership Lessons Outdoors (patch.com) — Students at Suffield Academy stepped out of the classroom for Leadership Day, tackling ropes courses, kayaking, ziplines, and whitewater rafting as part of the school's four-year leadership program. Activities in Suffield and nearby locations emphasized teamwork, service, mindfulness, and communication, with each grade exploring different challenges that tie into their leadership curriculum for the year.
   

• NEPSAC girls top 10: Two teams debut after an upset-filled week (soccerjournal.com) — Suffield Academy just hosted the MAP Jamboree, a major early-season showcase that helped reshuffle the NEPSAC girls soccer top 10. Nobles surged into the rankings after strong results, while several other prep powers moved up or down following an upset-filled week.
   

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