Introduction

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 Hello! My name is Abby Dias and I am a 7th-grade science teacher at Roger Williams Middle School. This summer I am looking forward to spending time with my family, exploring Rhode Island, reading, relaxing, and traveling to Martha's Vineyard, Florida, Las Vegas, and the Grand Canyon! The first book of the summer I finished reading was "Leave Only Footprints" by Conor Knighton, and a show I am currently watching is "Loki" on Disney+.



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  1. LesleyJune 28, 2021 at 6:52 PM

    Welcome, Abby! Love your presidential dog pic.

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  2. AnonymousJune 29, 2021 at 5:59 AM

    Wow you are really traveling a lot. It is so nice to be able to travel again.

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