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EBENSBURG, Pa. – The whiteboard in Ashley Chalich’s classroom at Holy Name Catholic School read “Welcome to First Grade” Tuesday, an encouraging message the veteran educator wrote as she put the final touches on her space before students return Thursday.

“You want them to come in and feel the excitement you put into the room,” she said. ×

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