Twins - one of our MackinVIA eBooks and one of our January Books of the Month. Type "Twins" in resources or find this title in "Graphic Novels" under Groups. Poster credit to: DCSD Middle School T/Ls SMS Black History Month Activity Calendar Good morning, Jaguars - Happy Black History Month! This is the 57th edition of the virtual Jaguar Junction for the 2020-2021 School Year! We publish a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday edition. Please check back frequently to find out the latest SMS, media center, counselor, and community news, as well as student birthdays. Teachers & students who would like to be featured in the Jaguar Junction - Submit pictures or short videos (under 60 seconds) of you:
You may also send comments and suggestions to the the Jaguar Junction News by clicking on "Comment", by going to the home page of this website and filling out the comment form. **Consider trying Flipgrid - super easy to use - to submit your videos (instructions in the right hand column).** Thank you for reading The Jaguar Junction, and we really want to hear from you! Parents! Download Remind even if you signed up previously. We revamped our system for ease of use. To sign up for Stephenson Middle School 6th Grade notifications, please visit https://www.remind.com/join/3khg69 To sign up for Stephenson Middle School 7th Grade notifications, please visit https://www.remind.com/join/4684aa To sign up for Stephenson Middle School 8th grade notifications, please visit https://www.remind.com/join/g72ece From Dr. Booker: Scholars, it's time to return to face to face teaching and learning! Please fill out the survey and let us know what you need to feel safe!! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iiMrMYPAwUGhi3NrAmlvea606LbresdOhA-wk8r3eL5UMU9VQjA0S1FHQ1RHSVk1QzNBMjNaS0FCQy4u Parent Choice for Face to Face Instruction SMS Parents & Guardians! Please take this quick survey regarding your choice for Face to Face Instruction as announced by the DCSD Superintendent. https://forms.office.com/Pages/Response Rise Up Leadership Program - All SMS Middle School Gentlemen: Participate in the Rise Up leadership program for males. Information about the Program: https://dekalboys.org/rise-up/ Program Application: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehgrsx1x83012fd0&oseq=&c=&ch= Deadline for applications is February 26, 2021. PSAT for all 8th Graders 6th Grade Jaguar Parents, We were able to recognize our Jaguar Scholars during our first virtual Awards Day ceremony! If you missed it, no worries...the presentation and video are posted here. We are proud of all of our scholars for their academic excellence! 6th Grade Awards Day Presentation.pdf Sixth Grade Newsletter - Classroom activities, teachers, upcoming events Media Center NewsShare with the entire family. Netflix Jr. Bookmark Series. No subscription needed. Marsai Martin Reads: ABC for Girls Like Me Stargazing? Curious about the Southwest? Want to visit New Mexico and Arizona someday? Read the March issue of Conde Naste Traveler. Learn about the Navajo Nation, night time start watching excursions at Arches National Park, the International Dark-Sky Association, and more. Found on Flipster. Click here for more titles & log-in information. We Still Have Some Free Books & Crafts for the New Year! Brand new books, including graphic novels, Wimpy Kid, Rick Riordan, and many more! Instructions about how to choose and receive your free book(s) are on this Google Form: https://forms.gle/Bk2QaF4Xmi3dyfvr8 Book giveaways will continue until all the books have been distributed. Book pickup times will be coordinated with our Early Bird Meal Pickup or Lunch Schedule at Stephenson Middle School. State the day/time you want to pick up your book order when you complete the form. In some cases, home or mail delivery may be possible. Just ask! In full disclosure - no free kittens or dogs are involved in this offer! Prefer print books to ebooks? Want a title not currently available on ebooks? Now you have access to both! We are offering contact-free book checkout from our SMS Media Center during Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during Early Bird and Lunchtime meal pickups. Books can be returned then or any other time by placing them in the marked book bin outside of the front of the school. For details and instructions, read about this program here. Books may be requested using the Google form below: https://forms.gle/zk8zBHVH4AvBWMPj7 Counselor's Corner Hello SMS Students! Click below to enter my Virtual Counseling Office. Enjoy! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ayRv21JjTN-nKTCInmKB3N7PcXXxqEziAKzLwmJCUi0/edit?usp=sharing Thanks, Janifer A. Rice-Robinson School Counselor Stephenson Middle School Career Day Initiative via Zoom/Teams on 3/30/2021. We welcome all careers, trades, professions, etc. Click here to complete and submit the form: SMS Career Day Invite Any questions, please call or email: [email protected] 678-676-4424 From Counselor Terra Johnson Community NewsHarriet Tubman Living History Saturday, February 27 11:00am - 11:45am Virtual Library Come one, come all as we celebrate this amazing figure in history. The spirit of leadership and courage is ignited by this riveting performance delivered by Chiara Richardson as she portrays the life and times of American Hero, Harriet Tubman. This program bridges the gap between our past and future and will inspire participants to transform their personal lives and communities. Funding provided by the DeKalb Library Foundation. Click here to register: https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/4836589 Birthdays! |
Good Morning, Jaguars!Students and teachers can contribute to the Jaguar Junction using your email or using our Flipgrid. (Click on Flipgrid - it's a link.) Log on with your school Microsoft account s# @dekalbschoolsga.org. (Use the s before your number and the full email address.) Contribute a short (30-60 seconds) video through Flipgrid or picture via email, and you may be selected to appear in a future Jaguar Junction News edition! Archives
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