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One Day in Fifth Grade: Mrs. Grant's Class Masters 'Smoke on the Water'

This week, fifth graders at Marion W. Savage Elementary built their own dulcimers — then gave Ritchie Blackmore a run for his money.

Monday and Tuesday, the fifth graders at Marion W. Savage Elementary enjoyed a long-standing tradition at the school: An annual workshop in which they build their own dulcimers. Teacher Annette Grant said the school had hosted the workshop for at least 10 years, thanks to support from the PTO. 

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