GRANITE CITY - Each morning around 7:30 a.m., a group of four paraprofessionals in Granite City School District #9 gathers in the parking lot at Lake ESSC for summer school. Known as the Peddlin’ Paras, these women — Tammy Saggio, Kristine Heatherly, and Amber Sergovia — bike to and from school each day during the summer.

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The Peddlin’ Paras have made a tradition of their daily commute, finding joy and camaraderie in their morning rides.

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"We really enjoy our time together before school," said Saggio.

The group has a particular fondness for Fridays, which they consider their favorite day of the week.

The biking routine not only serves as a mode of transportation, but also as a way for the paraprofessionals to bond and start their day on a positive note.

Their morning rides have become an integral part of their summer school experience.

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