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Good day Oakton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new safety upgrades are planned for Oakton High School crossings?

Also on today's calendar: SHOE DRIVE: Let's Kick Breast Cancer To The Curb! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower early in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fairfax County leader recommends restoring high school crossing guards, implementing safety changes (fox5dc.com) — Fairfax County leaders are poised to vote Sept. 15 on restoring funding for high school crossing guards, with specific safety upgrades proposed for Oakton High School and other campuses. Recommendations include new marked crosswalks at Oakton, flashing beacons at all high schools, and a permanent return of guards at key locations after recent student-injury incidents.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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