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Catching snowflakes in Stonington

January 19, 2021 11:00 pm • Last Updated: January 20, 2021 8:29 pm

By Dana Jensen
Staff Photographer

d.jensen@theday.com

Preschoolers try to catch snowflakes on their tongue while with their teacher, Amy Watson, during their outdoor time Wednesday, Jan. 20,2021, at the Stonington Community Center. Education Director Priscilla Rouquayrol said children wear their masks at all times indoors, but are allowed to take them off when outdoors. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Stonington — Preschoolers were trying to catch snowflakes on their tongue Wednesday at the Stonington Community Center, known as the COMO.

A few flakes of snow briefly fell during the children's outdoor time with their teacher, Amy Watson.

Education Director Priscilla Rouquayrol said children wear their masks at all times indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but are allowed to take them off when outdoors.

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