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  • How will South Row Elementary spend its surprise $5,000 award?
  • Which Chelmsford athlete just helped Team USA win World Cup bronze?

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📰 News we're reading

• Teacher of the Year Finalist Awarded $5K for Chelmsford School (insidelowell.com) — A South Row Elementary first-grade teacher in Chelmsford has earned a $5,000 award for her school after being named a Massachusetts Teacher of the Year finalist, and she’ll help decide how the money benefits students. The funds, provided by health benefits company Wellpoint, are expected to support lasting resources tied to student support work at South Row, adding to ongoing recognition of standout educators in Greater Lowell.
   

• USA Luge's Britcher takes home more World Cup gold (lakeplacidnews.com) — Chelmsford resident Chevonne Forgan helped Team USA’s relay squad climb into bronze-medal position at a World Cup luge event in Latvia, boosting her push toward a 2026 Olympic berth. The wider U.S. team, led by standout slider Summer Britcher, posted multiple strong finishes that tightened several Olympic qualification races across women’s singles, doubles, and team relay.
   


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