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				<title><![CDATA[Open Enrollment For 2026-27 School Year Begins Feb. 9]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open enrollment for the 2026-27 school year begins Feb. 9 for all students. For parents of young children, the district has put together some information to help determine if Pre-K, Young 5's or Kindergarten programs are best for your child. To enroll, go to www.tkschools.org under the "Families" tab.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Staff Humbled by ‘The Thank You Project’ Recognition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[When Jordan and Kenan Smith walked into Dayne Fletke’s middle school classroom, he had no idea what was about to happen. Neither did Kristi Palmbos, a para-pro in his room. But 7th grader Nate Boersma was all smiles. He knew exactly what was going on - or at least he thought he did.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wonder Walks Explore Nature Around School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[TK Early Childhood Center teacher Kathy Bates leads her Great Start Readiness Program class outside for Wonder Walks two times a week, and once a month students collect things they find, like flowers, leaves and seeds.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 Homecoming is Oct. 10]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thornapple Kellogg Homecoming  is Friday, Oct. 10 when the Trojans will take on East Grand Rapids at 7 p.m. There is plenty of excitement and fun prior to the game!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Staff Welcomed Back for 2025-26 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Relationships” is the word TK Superintendent used multiple times in his welcome back speech to TK staff Wednesday morning. His inspiring words came after the spirited playing of the school fight song by the TK marching band, bringing everyone to their feet clapping and cheering.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Welcomes New Teachers for 2025-26 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nine new teachers have joined the TK staff for the 2025-26 school year. They took part in a new teacher orientation and training program early this week as they prepare for the start of the school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Food Service Information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All students attending Thornapple Kellogg Schools are eligible for free breakfasts and lunches during the 2025-26 School Year through SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. We DO NOT KNOW YET if meals are free for the remainder of the 2025-26 School Year and will not know until the State of Michigan completes the State School Aid Budget.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Superintendent Eager to Keep Moving TK Forward]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Robert Pouch has been busy the last couple of months getting to know Thornapple Kellogg Schools and the community and he said he can’t wait to see all the staff and students back for the start of the 2025-26 school year soon. He was hired as the district’s new superintendent and started working in the district in July.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK 2025-26 School Calendar]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Suggested School Supplies]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Early Childhood Center has provided a list of suggested school supplies for preschool students. Please note this is only a suggested list. Additional specific items may be requested by individual teachers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Sets Aug. 25 as First Day of School for Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thornapple Kellogg Schools will begin the 2025-26 school year Aug. 25. 
A complete calendar for the school year is still being finalized, but some key vacation dates have been established.
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26-28
Winter Break: Dec. 22-Jan. 2, 2026
Spring Break: April 3-10]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Food Service Starts Hydroponic Garden]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[You might find Thornapple Kellogg Schools food service director Jessica Endres in the kitchen helping prep meals in the kitchen, on the serving lines helping out at lunchtime, or planting and harvesting the school’s new hydroponic garden system. Food grown in the system then finds its way into school lunches, offering healthy home-grown options to students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Transportation Information Form]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to have your child enrolled at Thornapple Kellogg Schools. If you desire to use TK bus transportation for your student, please see the sign-up information provided.  Information is required by Aug. 4 to begin riding the bus the first day of school. We look forward to helping provide safe transportation for all students to and from school each day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK  District Fine Arts Festival This Weekend]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Artwork from students throughout Thornapple Kellogg Schools will be on display at the annual Fine Arts Festival Sunday, from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at Thornapple Kellogg High School. This is a free event for the entire community. Come for a little while or stay for the afternoon and enjoy the artwork, music and other specials featured.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Search Information and Survey]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is beginning the search for the next superintendent to lead the district. Please read the information about the search and join in taking the community survey. The survey is open now and will close at midnight Feb. 9. Thank you for your support of the Board as they take on this important task.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Welcomes New Board Members; New Officers Elected]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/2020242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education welcomed interim superintendent Tom Enslen along with three new board members at their Jan. 13 board meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We are TK STRONG]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/2020235</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[TK Alum John Garner created this video showcasing some of the many things that make Thornapple Kellogg Schools such an amazing school district and a great place for families to call home. Garner used his talents to skillfully pull together video clips including interviews with students, parents, alumni and teachers as well as images of the beautiful facilities, classroom learning and school activities. We hope you'll watch and share with friends so everyone can see why we are #TKSTRONG]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Information Night]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/2018997</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There will be two parent information meetings Jan. 23. Information about programs for 3-year-olds will begin at 6 p.m. and information for programs for 4-year-olds will begin at 6:30 p.m. Parents will be able to meet the staff, tour the building and learn more about different class offerings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open Enrollment for 2025-26 Begins Feb. 3]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/2018975</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enroll now for Preschool, Young 5's and Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Bus Drivers Make Special Delivery]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/2010542</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With lights flashing, a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy led a Thornapple Kellogg school bus and van on their way to make a very important delivery Thursday afternoon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Bond Projects Complete:  Promises Made 2019 - Promises Kept 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/2007182</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 2019, voters in the TK School District approved a $42.8 million bond. Now, in 2024 the promises made for those bond funds have been kept. Thanks to TK Alum John Garner for putting this video together. And a big THANK YOU, to our TK community for your support then, now and always! Together, we are #TKSTRONG]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TKMS Service-Learning Class Continues Classmates Care Program]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/2000358</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Winter in West Michigan is not a matter of "if" it comes - it's "when" it comes. Right now, that means it’s a busy time of year for middle school students in Lil Lienesch’s service learning class. Students collect, sort, organize and inventory donations of new and gently-used winter coats, hats, boots, scarves, gloves and snow pants. This time of year they’re busy filling donation requests and delivering items to schools for families in need.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Names Interim Superintendent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Retired Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Tom Enslen will serve as Interim Superintendent at Thornapple Kellogg while a search for a permanent superintendent takes place. The TK Board of Education approved a contract with Enslen to begin serving the TK district January 1, 2025. TK Superintendent Craig McCarthy announced he will retire December 31, 2024 after serving 6 ½ years at TK in administrative roles.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Please Be Patient, Be Understanding, Be Safe!]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/1979277</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[TK administrators are aware of the traffic congestion on Main Street, which backs up getting in and out of McFall Elementary. This occurs primarily in the morning drop-off time between 8:30 and 9 a.m. and in the afternoon between 3:15 and 3:45 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Assistant Superintendent Says “TK Feels Like Home”]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/1977933</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On his second day as assistant superintendent of TK Schools, Mark Provost volunteered to announce at a middle school football game. “I saw they needed someone to help, so I jumped in. That’s what I want to do. I want to be involved. I want to help wherever I can to make this district successful.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Staff Get Inspiration and Excitement for New Year]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/1954775</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Color guard members twirled their flags in unison, the TK marching band proudly belted out the school fight song and Thornapple Kellogg staff members enthusiastically clapped and sang along as everyone was welcomed to the start of the 2024-25 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:40:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back To School Open Houses/Registration Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/1946739</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2024-25 school year at Thornapple Kellogg! Whether you are a returning student or new to the district, we are glad you are here and we are excited for a new school year! We look forward to seeing everyone on the first day of school, Aug. 26.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:01:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Alumni Association Dedicates Little Free Library]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Young students eagerly peeked into the new Little Free Library excitedly looking for just the right book to take home and read. The brightly-colored orange Little Free Library with black “TK” letters on the doors, was made possible by efforts of the Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:52:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Suggested School Supplies]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:52:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK 2024-25 School Year Calendar]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 13:38:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CLICK HERE for Preschool Open Enrollment for 2024-2025]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/1875277</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:10:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024-2025 Preschool Information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Preschool Class options for the 24-25 school year are now available]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:30:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiring Parapro Says TK is Like Family]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cathy Moore can tell stories for days about her students and her career as a special education paraprofessional for TK Schools. After 31 years at TK she laughed and cried off and on as she recalled students and memories – some funny, some sweet, some difficult.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:53:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023 ECC Open House Dates]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Preschool 
Preschool begins Aug. 28 and follows the district elementary calendar. Open houses will be held Thursday, Aug. 24. Families are asked to attend during time slots assigned by the first letter of their last name.

Aug. 24: 5 to 5:30 p.m. Families with last names beginning A-H
Aug. 24: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Families with last names beginning I-R
Aug. 24: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Families with last names beginning S-Z

Early Childhood Special Education
Aug. 21: 4-6 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:41:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DonorsChoose Effort Reaps Rewards]]></title>
				<link>http://ecc.tkschools.org/apps/news/article/1759005</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Indoor recess is anything but boring for students in Thornapple Kellogg’s Early Childhood Center preschool program, thanks to a DonorsChoose effort by preschool teacher Theresa Orr.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 14:23:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Preschool Open Enrollment Begins Feb. 6]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thornapple Kellogg Preschool open enrollment begins at 8 a.m. Feb. 6 for the 2023-2024 school year. Enrollment will be completed online this year at ecc.tkschools.org.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ECC to Host TK Playgroups]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thornapple Kellogg's Early Childhood Center is hosting TK Playgroups for families with children ages 0 to 5 years old. The first playgroup date is Friday, Jan. 6. These playgroups are a great way to build social connections in fun creative activities and play. These playgroups are free at the TK Early Childhood Center!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK Early Childhood Center is Open and Ready for Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Paxton Dammen led his grandparents down the hallway of the new TK Early Childhood Center to show them his new preschool room - “the purple room,” he said pointing toward the end of the hall.  He climbed the rock-climbing wall in the hallway, ran circles in the gymnasium/multi-purpose room, and couldn’t decide where to go first on the natural playscape-designed playground.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:25:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Our New Website!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for visiting our new website! Please check back often as updates are made, and click on article headlines to view full stories where applicable.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:09:04 -0500</pubDate>
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