🌱 How will East Longmeadow schools let students use AI tools?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will East Longmeadow schools let students use AI tools?

Also on today's calendar: Book Signing with Catherine Newman and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 34 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 34, low: 16.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 33 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Longmeadow School Committee reviews policy on AI (thereminder.com) — East Longmeadow parents and students should know the School Committee is crafting a new policy on how AI can be used ethically in classrooms, tying misuse to the existing code of conduct. Officials discussed approved software, potential issues like Meta Glasses, and early-grade education on AI, while exploring partnerships with Bay Path to study responsible use.
   

📸 Around East Longmeadow

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Longmeadow

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• Book Signing with Catherine Newman
  Barnes & Noble, 25 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT, 06082,
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Yoga with Carolyn Ruszala
  Chicopee Main Library , 449 Front Street , Chicopee
  9:30 am
• Grow Play Learn
  East Longmeadow Public Library , 60 Center Square , East Longmeadow
  9:45 am
• The Scrabble Club
  Chicopee Main Library , 449 Front Street , Chicopee
  10:00 am
• One-on-One Computer Help
  Chicopee Main Library , 449 Front Street , Chicopee
  2:00 pm
• PTO - Holiday Movie
  East Longmeadow, MA Calendar , 180 Maple St. , East Longmeadow
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Fleet Feet Santa Shuffle 5K
  The Longmeadow Shops , 690 Bliss Rd , Longmeadow
  9:00 am
• Book club # 47 - Kindred & optional book swap
  Redstone Pasta Company Inc. , 642 N Main St , East Longmeadow
  12:00 pm
• Saturday Playgroup
  Chicopee Main Library , 449 Front Street , Chicopee
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Maker Time!
  Liberty Branch , 136 Surrey Rd. , Springfield
  10:00 am
• Circle Time Fun
  Liberty Branch , 1187 Parker St. , Springfield
  10:30 am
• Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club
  Indian Orchard Branch Library , 44 Oak St. , Indian Orchard
  1:00 pm
• Adult Chess Club
  Liberty Branch , 220 State St. , Springfield
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Big Y posted a job opening for Produce/Floral Clerk in East Longmeadow. Apply here.
• Starbucks posted a job opening for shift manager - Store# 10202, E. LONGMEADOW CENTER in East Longmeadow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Longmeadow here.

🗞 Nearby News

Longmeadow

• BusinessWest celebrates influential women at annual ‘Women of Impact' event (wwlp.com)
• Glenmeadow Named to List of Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities (businesswest.com)

Hampden

• Monson High School students picked to participate in Hampden County justice system (wwlp.com)
• Congressman continues tradition of supporting Toy for Joy (thereminder.com)
• Gomez, volunteers give out 1,000 turkeys (thereminder.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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