Hazel Dell students raise money for books for fellow elementary students in Italy

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Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen and his wife, Noblesville Schools educator Julie Jensen (above right), presented a check to Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia elementary school in Cittadella, Italy this week on behalf of Hazel Dell Elementary’s student government (top right). Hazel Dell students, staff and families raised $735 for the Italian school, and the Jensens are visiting Cittadella as part of Noblesville’s Sister Cities Exchange program. The Italian school plans to use the donation towards books for 11-year-olds. (Top left) Julie Jensen presents the check to Principal Zambello Maria Theresa, and Vice Principal Marcon Nereo.