Original sentence: Specialized academic programs include the Scotts Foresman Reading Program and Everyday Mathematics math curriculum, and UCSMP mathemactics program.The band (The Big Green Sound Machine) takes part in many activities like parades, performances, and competitions
Edited sentence: Specialized academic programs include the Scotts Foresman Reading Program and Everyday Mathematics math curriculum, and the UCSMP mathemactics program.The band (The Big Green Sound Machine) takes part in many activities like parades, performances, and competitions and took silver 2nd place in a regional band competition