We all heard their stories when we were young. Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert were both collage artists, friends, and they both used lots of color in their art. They both passed away last week. Watch their stories below and share with your younger siblings. Graphic from San Antonio Public Library
Good morning, Jaguars - Happy First Week of Summer Break! This is the 85th edition of the virtual Jaguar Junction for the 2020-2021 School Year! We publish a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday edition during the school year. Please check back frequently to find out the latest SMS, media center, counselor, and community news, as well as student birthdays. Beginning this week, The Jaguar Junction will be published once a week on Fridays! Teachers & students who would like to be featured in the Jaguar Junction - Submit pictures or short videos (under 60 seconds) of you:
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Found on Flipster. Click here for more titles & log-in information. SMS e-titles are available online all year long - 24/7: Scary! Explore Cultures! Romance! Adventure! Girl Power! Fashion Design! Sports! Culinary Arts! Entertainment Careers! Graphic Novels! Social Justice! Cookbooks! Super Easy! Free for SMS family! Browse, Click, and Read! Never Lose Another Book! Go to Clever. Go to MackinVIA under Research & Information Tools. Check out the Groups or Type in the Title/Subject/or Author. Choose Your Book! Open and Read! Please email Ms. O'Connor/stop by & let her know if there are eBooks you would like to have added to MackinVIA OR if you need help in accessing these eBooks! Community NewsFood Giveaway DeKalb residents will have the opportunity to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, one 20-pound box of Georgia-grown fruit and vegetables, one dozen eggs and a 10-pound package of chicken hindquarters without exiting their vehicles on, Saturday, June 5. Beginning at 8 a.m., DeKalb County Board of Health medical professionals and DeKalb Fire Rescue paramedics and EMTs will administer voluntary COVID-19 vaccinations to residents 12 years of age and older. If available, an insurance card and identification should be presented. There is no requirement to receive a vaccination in order to receive food. At 10 a.m. 3,700 COVID-19 Care Baskets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The vaccinations and food distribution will take place at four drive-thru locations:
A trip to the Super Bowl, an international vacation and a VIP package to the iHeartMedia Radio Music Festival could await people in Decatur who have received the coronavirus vaccine at a CVS Health pharmacy, or plan to schedule theirs at a CVS before mid-July. CVS pharmacy locations that offer the coronavirus vaccine in or near Decatur include:
For some winners of the sweepstakes, prizes will include a seven-day cruise for two on the Norwegian CruiseLine, a trip to Bermuda or a two-night weekend getaway at a Wyndham hotel, according to the sweepstakes' description. CVS said it will also give away $500 in cash to 125 winners, and $5,000 to five." Registration Now Open for Second Annual DeKalb Police Athletic League Virtual Summer Camp The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs has opened registration for “Camp Superstars” summer camp program. "Camp Superstars, a summer day camp for ages 5-15, runs June 14 to July 30, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The camp fee is $66 per week, and breakfast and lunch are provided. Park staff will meet campers outside all recreation centers for curbside drop-off and pickup. Parents will not be allowed to enter the facility during operating hours. All campers are required to be screened for temperature checks and must wear a mask while indoors. Children who participate in Camp Superstars will experience a variety of activities including swim lessons, arts and crafts, fun with nature, sports, health and wellness clinics, team games and more. Registration is limited this year to allow us to create small groups and is on a first-come, first serve basis." To access online registration, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Online” button on the department’s homepage. The below recreation centers will be open for registration:
From DeKalb County Public Library: "The whole family can join us for a virtual pet show on June 5, 11:00 to 12:00 noon! Show off your dog, cat, lizard, bird, stuffed animal, or pet rock. Dress your pet in their best outfit or have them show off their most famous trick." Register at dekalblibrary.org/events Birthdays! |
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