April 8, 2024 - Total Solar Eclipse & Another Really Good PBS Video About the Eclipse: https://gpb.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ket-newsquiz-eclipse2024/newsquizeclipse2024/ Good morning, Jaguars - Happy Spring Break! This is the 32nd edition of the virtual Jaguar Junction for the 2023-2024 School Year! We are currently publishing a Friday edition this school year. Please check back frequently to find out the latest SMS, media center, counselor, and community news. Do not forget to check the SMS website for announcement & information, as well: stephensonms.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ 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 Jaguar Junction by clicking on "Comment", by going to the home page of this website and filling out the comment form. DeKalb County School District's Summer Learning Programs To learn more about the wide variety of programs, please click HERE Registration opens: 2/12/2024 Registration closes: 4/30/2024 Community News "DeKalb County has purchased 5,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to be distributed Saturday, March 30, during its monthly food distribution. “DeKalb County is continuing the fight against food insecurity and investing in and empowering young girls,” said DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. The funding from the county’s purchase of the Girl Scout cookies will provide additional financial support for programs designed to promote academic success, leadership, financial literacy, and more. Local Girl Scouts will join DeKalb County, local faith leaders and community groups to distribute the cookies along with 5,000 boxes of food on Saturday, March 30, beginning at 9 a.m., at the following locations:
The county is utilizing federal American Rescue Plan funds to purchase the produce and chicken. Since May 2020, DeKalb County has distributed approximately 149,700 boxes of food." DeKalb County Public Library · Saturdays are the perfect day for STEM! Stretch your science, technology, engineering and math skills with exciting activities designed for kids ages 6 to 12 years old. April's activities include lemon volcanos, Alka-Seltzer lava lamps, and jelly bean buildings. Funding provided by the DeKalb Library Foundation. Saturday, April 6 11:00 a.m. – noon Flat Shoals Library Open to 15 kids; register at https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/10398482 Atlanta Community Food Bank @ACFB Our Community Food Centers are here to provide relief to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. To schedule a visit in Marietta, text: 404-334-5653. or Stone Mountain, text: 678-884-4564. Call 478-394-4547 to make an appointment with either CFC Jonesboro CFC! Media Center NewsInstructions for accessing SORA through CLEVER: how_to_access_sora_overdrive.pdf Credit: Sarah Sansbury Instructions for Virtual Black Out Poetry: https://blackoutpoetry.glitch.me/ Examples of In Person Black Out Poetry: https://youtu.be/y0Px5Bi7XpM?si=ij2f0uWlcmU4UuVe In Honor of School Library Month - a contest for SMS Staff. Come and pick up your Bingo sheet in the Media Center: New Book of the Week |
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