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Prather Elementary has a few very special visitors in preparation for Christmas break each year.
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Prather hosted an Oscar Party for students with perfect attendance in the month of December.
Prather Elementary School
Prather and GCHS students had a collaboration between Mrs. Lignoul's American education class and Mrs. Kipfer's kindergarten class.
Prather Elementary School
Prather Elementary School hosted a “Camp Out” event in the gym for those students who maintained perfect attendance throughout the month of November.
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