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New Marcela LeBeau Elementary to adopt 'Labeaux Bears' mascot, matching northwest schools' colors; STEM lab planned
Summary
Principal Patrick Purdy announced the new elementary school's mascot (Labeaux Bears), school colors (blue and green) aligned with nearby schools, and a STEM SmartLab for kindergarten through fifth grade.
Patrick Purdy, principal for the new Marcela LeBeau Elementary, told the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 Board of Education that the school has selected the "Labeaux Bears" as its mascot and blue-and-green as its colors. Purdy said the selection followed consultation with the district’s Office of Indian Education and a community team that included parents, staff, students and representatives from the Sioux Falls Fire…
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