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First day schedule makes time for special assembly, social
Senior Magdalena Gallagher enjoys at bomb pop at the end of the first school day. For more photos, go to The Rubicon on Facebook.
August 29, 2016
US Opening Day Schedule
8:00 – 8:15 Advisory check-in
8:20 – 8:50 Opening assembly
8:55 – 10:10 Period 1
10:10 – 11:25 Period 2
11:25 – 11:55 Early lunch
11:25 – 12:40 Early 3 classes
11:55 – 1:10 Late 3 classes
12:40 – 1:10 Late lunch
1:10 – 1:45 Tutorial
1:45 – 3:00 Period 4
3:00 Upper School Social (front lawn/dining hall)
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Lauren Boettcher, RubicOnline Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager
Lauren Boettcher is excited to serve as the RubicOnline Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager for the 2016-17 school year. Currently a senior,...
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