This November 2021 calendar from Gem Prep Online shares multiple opportunities for virtual students to go to a nearby brick-and-mortar building (within the Gem Prep network) to take school pictures, participate in an after-school club, or play sports. This offers opportunities for virtual students to connect with their peers in person.

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