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- [Announcer] The end of
summer signifies the beginning

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of school and it's just what's happened

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at Sollars Elementary School
on the Misawa Airbase.

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Sollars hosted their back
to school bash to get

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everyone ready for the new school year.

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At the bash, there are
multiple groups, ready

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to help families get
ready for the new year.

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With youth groups, such
as the Scouts, to get kids

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active and family programs
like Family Advocacy

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and the Red Cross to get
families ready for anything

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that might happen.

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While the parents met
with the organizations,

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fun activities were set
up for the children such

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as a bounce house and bowling while food

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and drinks were also provided.

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After the bash, kids
were able to find out who

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their teacher for the
year would be and get

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to meet them and see their new class.

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The full school year calendar
of events is available

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on the official Sollars website.

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Petty Officer Brain Sipe,
Misawa Airbase Japan.