The DeKalb Human Services Department provided more than 30 classes and activities to over 500 DeKalb youth this summer through our Virtual Village online platform. In addition, we established community partnerships to address the digital divide and provided free refurbished computers and loaner chrome books to DeKalb families.
The Human Services Department, in partnership with the DeKalb Community Development Department, also provided vouchers to families for in person summer camps. In this Special Back to School Edition of the Human Services Newsletter you will find information and resources from DeKalb County Schools to assist with preparation to head back to school.
Damon Scott, Director
Human Services Department
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LATEST NEWS & UPDATES FROM DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
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DEKALB PARENTS PROVIDE INSIGHT |
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The DeKalb County School District sought stakeholder input on learning models and hybrid options that the district considered for the re-opening of schools as a result of the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. This feedback includes stakeholders’ level of comfort with social distancing and hygiene efforts, school bus transportation, serving meals, taking temperature, access to technology and internet at home, and the use of masks at school.
Click here to view the survey results.
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What are Your Technology Needs? |
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Do you need internet access? Do you need a computer device?DeKalb County Schools reached out to families to determine their current technology needs so that students have the tools needed for remote learning. It's not too late to participate in this survey to share your family's needs.
Please click here to take the survey. |
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The meal distribution schedule will commence on Monday August 17, 2020. Students will receive a two-day meal package on each Monday and Wednesday. On Friday’s students will receive one meal and weekend snacks.
Click here for menus, free & reduced meal applications, meal sites, and more.
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Click here to sign up for newsletters from the DeKalb County School District Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris. |
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Volunteer Opportunity:
Help Our Students by Helping Our Teachers
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We are striving to support our teachers and youth with a great 2020-2021 school experience, and we would really appreciate your help!
As many parents are heading back to work, many of our students are heading back to school in a virtual environment. We are seeking individuals who would like to assist teachers with administrative support, student outreach, and more. Please fill out this form if you are interested in donating your time and your talents.
Click here to fill out the Volunteer Interest Form. |
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Coming Soon:
Virtual Village 2.0
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The Department's Virtual Village 2.0 will return on September 7th with innovative and engaging after school programs for youth living in DeKalb. You don't want to miss this exciting and free experience. Stay tuned to dekalboys.org for updates. |
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DeKalb Parks to Serve School Lunch During Fall |
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The DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department will continue to provide nutritional lunches for DeKalb youth during the Fall until students return to school.
All nine of the County's recreation centers will distribute meals to DeKalb students from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Click here to view the locations.
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Infinite Campus - Campus Portal is a confidential and secure website that provides parents, students, and staff with real-time access to information to better understand, monitor, and participate in the educational process.
School Nutrition - The School Nutrition program promotes a lifetime of wellness by serving meals that are of high quality, nutritious, enjoyable, and economical.
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Social Media Guidelines - Information about how to safely and responsibly use social media at school, at home and on-the-go.
Bullying, Harassment, Hazing - The DeKalb County School District’s ”BULLYING STOPS HERE!” Awareness Campaign endeavors to stop bullying, harassment, discrimination and hazing in schools.
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Stay up to date on news from DeKalb County and COVID-19 by clicking here. |
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