Ms. O'Connor with her dog Zoey in a selfie & Pictures of Providence Canyon in Lumpkin, GAPicture information: Zoey is part Siberian husky and not as big as she looks in this picture. Providence Canyon is in Lumpkin, Georgia, and is called the Little Grand Canyon. The canyon was formed by the poor farming practices of farmers back in the 1800's when they did not take measures to avoid soil erosion. Erosion caused these 150 foot gullies in the canyon and exposed the sediment. When you are at the bottom of the canyon, you are below sea level. The whole area in that part of Georgia used to be under the ocean 50 million years ago. Here is a link for more information: https://gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon Good morning, Jaguars! This is the 5th edition of the virtual Jaguar Junction Wednesday Weekly! Check back every Wednesday during the summer to find out the new things that are happening at Stephenson Middle School. Also, teachers & students who would like to be featured in the Wednesday Weekly- please submit pictures or short videos (under 60 seconds) of you reading something, working on your assignments, playing with your pets, working on a hobby, etc. My email address is to the right. Don't forget that you can also send comments and suggestions to the Wednesday Weekly by clicking on "Comment", by going to the home page of this website and filling out the comment form, or by emailing me, Ms. O'Connor. Previous Issues Did you see an interesting website in a previous issue, but you can't remember the address? To view previous issues of The Jaguar Junction Daily News, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click "previous." All issues are archived! Please complete your Census form! From DCSD: If you haven’t already, please respond to the 2020 Census by the end of the school year. In less than 10 minutes, you can help ensure that we receive our share of funding for our students that will last a decade. We are eight weeks into data collection for the 2020 U.S. Census, and the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) leadership has been actively monitoring Georgia’s self-response rates. Georgia’s response rate is currently 55.3 percent, putting us in 34th place out of all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. We can do better than that! It is absolutely critical that our state has an accurate census count. The data collection from this will be the basis for all levels of legislative representation for the next decade and determines the amount of federal funding that will be distributed to programs in our community. The funding from the 2020 Census impacts programs that we use every day; such as Title I Grants, the National School Lunch Program, the Special Education Grant Program (IDEA), and many more. There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought a series of challenges to our community. However, this means that it is more important than ever that we remain unified and do our best to help and serve our children and remain dedicated to their education. Thankfully, it is easier than ever to respond to the 2020 Census. Georgians can do it from the safety of their homes in one of three ways: online at my2020census.gov, over the phone at 1-844-330-2020, or by mail using the paper questionnaire they received. Remember… In Georgia, Every One Counts. Meal Service continues throughout the summer. For detailed information about meal and food distribution, such as DCSD school locations, recreation center locations, bus route distributions, and food bank distributions, please click on https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/student-meal-service/ Meal service of two-day meal packages continues here at Stephenson Middle School on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to noon. You can also find additional food sources at https://foodfinder.us/ Fresh on DeK - DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market - a University of GA extension Free pre-bagged fruits and vegetables. Pre-register @ 404-298-4080. 6/01 - 7/24. For schedule and locations, please go to https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/dekalb/fresh-on-dek.html Legal Aid Atlanta - Facebook Live. Atlanta Legal Aid is back LIVE! on Facebook for Session #7 of their series on legal issues in the time of COVID-19: Join them on Wednesday, June 24th from 1PM to 2PM to learn about Special Education Issues in the Time of Covid-19. Atlanta Legal Aid attorneys Curry Hitchens and Jack Grote, will give a presentation, answer questions, and direct viewers to appropriate resources. Save the dates for upcoming presentations: July 1 - Wills and Advanced Directives July 8 - Custody Issues https://atlantalegalaid.org/ Free COVID-19 Testing in DeKalb County Please visit the following website for information about testing sites - more have been added, procedures for scheduling a free test, call center information where you can ask COVID related questions, etc. https://www.dekalbhealth.net/covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR1pu5W8Af5_DuMcuCjaD2hgey93YmHMNFEJMGNXo75S7V6O1JoSCdw3dGg Free, New Paperback Books for Summer Reading Available During Friday Grab & Go Lunch! New Titles & Craft Kits Have Been Added! Wimpy Kid, Captain Underpants, Smile series, Dog Man, and more! New books from a Donor's Choose Grant - Keep Kids Learning. Instructions for students/parents: Choose 1 book that you would like to have. (Give me your first, second, and third choice.). You will only receive one book; first come, first serve, though I will try to give you your first choice. When I receive this form back with your name and book choice, I will wrap the book and put your name on it. You will be able to pick it up during Friday Grab and Go Lunch time. The fourth give away will be this Friday, 6/26 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. If you cannot come to Grab & Go, email me, [email protected] with your choice, name, and address, and I will mail you your book. Homeschool students & private school students within DCSD are welcome to participate. Form with book list & response: https://forms.gle/zbd59j3HE5sCeiSH8 Yes! You can still get a DeKalb County Public library card! Although the library is closed, you can apply for a temporary digital library card that allows you to use their online materials. You can do this if you’ve misplaced or are unable to use your current library card. If you have a card, but forgot your PIN, you can go to the My Account page and click the "Forgot your pin?" link. How do I register for a card? Online library cards are available to any DeKalb County resident.
Jewelry with Gin - a Free DeKalb County Public Library online class This week on Jewelry with Gin, local jewelry maker Gin Milner shows you how to make the Back to Basics - Endless Necklace out of an assortment of beads and everyday quilting or button thread. NO JEWELRY TOOLS REQUIRED, just a ruler and a pair of scissors. If you have questions, email Gin at [email protected] #dcpladults https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/uMUtJOGqqTI3H9THuQSDUPUtW9S0f_ms1nUerPBfzUe0AHBRMQWgZrQVYbR4SR0KSC2jPaw-YeayLzr8?autoplay=true&startTime=1592161601000 Birthday Celebrations
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