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Welcome back to school!π
It's the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year! Today will be full of excitement and some nerves for everyone, but we know this will be an amazing year. Here's to new adventures in learning.
Have a great day! π
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With 1 day to go, the buzz of excitement surrounds all of JCPS! π«
Tomorrow morning, 1st-12th grade children on the traditional calendar will be back for the start of the 2024-2025 school year!
To answer any questions parents may have, visit the Back To School page at:
www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics .
See you in the morning!π
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Only 2 days remain until the start of the 2024-2025 school year begins!
Monday, August 26th, 1st-12th grade children on the traditional calendar will fill the halls again. Visit the Back To School page at: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for any last minute questions.
We can't wait! π
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Three days are left until students on the JCPS traditional calendar return to class! π
Next Monday, August 26th, 1st-12th grade children across the school district will fill the halls again.
Visit the Back To School page at:
www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for information needed to ensure your child is all set and ready to go.
See you soon!π
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The countdown continues! β°
Only 4 more days until JCPS schools are bustling with children. On Monday, August 26th, 1st-12th grade students on the traditional calendar return to class.
Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for all things Back To School!
We can't wait to see everyone!
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The countdown has begun! β°
Just 5 more days until the 2024-2025 school year begins. 1st-12th grade students return to class on Monday, August 26, 2024. Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for all things Back To School!
We hope you are as excited as we are to kick off another exciting year!
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The countdown has begun! β°
Just 5 more days until the 2024-2025 school year begins. 1st-12th grade students on the traditional calendar will return to class on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for all things Back To School!
We hope you are as excited as we are to kick off another exciting year!
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Parents can now complete the beginning of the year documents digitally! π»
We require our parents/guardians to review and sign each document for each of their students.
Please begin completing the documents today by clicking on the following link: https://bit.ly/4fPnjrr
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The beginning of a new school year is filled with excitement, but can also be overwhelming for parents. So, we are providing a one-stop shop for all things back to school the Back to School Basics page! π
Click on the link below to learn more about orientation dates and times, beginning-of-the-year documentation, enrollment, transportation services, school nutrition services, communication tools information, and more!
https://bit.ly/3WPLcX3
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The beginning of a new school year is filled with excitement, but can also be overwhelming for parents. So, we are providing a one-stop shop for all things back to school the Back to School Basics page!
Click on the link below to learn more about orientation dates and times, beginning-of-the-year documentation, enrollment, transportation services, school nutrition services, communication tools information, and more.
https://bit.ly/3WPLcX3
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Only 2 days remain until the start of the 2024-2025 school year begins!
Monday, August 26th, 1st-12th grade children on the traditional calendar will fill the halls again.
Visit the Back To School page at:
www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for any last minute questions.
We can't wait! π
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βοΈπ School Year Prep! πβοΈ
Before the ink dries on the 2023-2024 school year, we're excited to share next year's supply and wish lists with you! πβ¨ https://tinyurl.com/24-25Supplies
Get a head start and be prepared for another fantastic year ahead. Have a wonderful summer! ππ΄
#SchoolPrep #BackToSchool #SupplyList #WishList #SummerBreak #SchoolYearReady
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ππ Dive into Summer Reading! ππ
Looking for the perfect summer reads? We've got you covered! Check out these fantastic summer reading resources to keep you entertained and inspired all season. πβ¨
π [Explore the List Here!](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGFI-MUlqA/f8C8V0C1BjU9NgaElIIV_A/view?utm_content=DAGFI-MUlqA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer)
Whether you're lounging by the pool, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying the sunshine in your backyard, there's something for everyone! π΄βοΈ
#SummerReading #BookLovers #ReadingList #SummerVibes #Books #ReadingCommunity
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π£ Attention rising 6th, 7th, & 8th graders and families! π£
Join everyone at McGees Crossroads Middle School Media Center on June 3, 2024, at 6:00 pm for an exciting evening about the Middle School Sports & Athletic Booster Club! ππβ½οΈ
Get all the sports info, celebrate player recognition, discover opportunities to get involved, and how you can earn FREE admission passes to home games! Don't miss out! ππ #MiddleSchoolSports #BoosterClub #FreePasses #GetInvolved
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πβ¨ Yearbooks went home on Friday! Did you get yours? If not, donβt worry! Weβve got a limited number of yearbooks available for sale in the front office on Monday, June 3rd, starting at 9 a.m. β°
Cost:
π Yearbook - $25
π¦ Plastic Cover - $1
Remember to bring exact change or checks made payable to DRES. This is a first-come, first-served sale with no holds, so be sure to get there early!
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ποΈβ¨ Don't miss the FINAL podcast of the year from Dragonfly News Podcast! Tune in for our best episode yet!
π§ Check it out now at [https://tinyurl.com/PodcastDRES](https://tinyurl.com/PodcastDRES) or scan the QR code in this post and on the school website.
Thank you for an amazing year of stories and news. See you next year! ππ
#DragonflyNewsPodcast #PodcastFinale #TuneIn #BestOf2024
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πββοΈ Dragonfly Dash Obstacle Course Challenge is in the books! πββοΈ
Both teams are winners in our eyes! π The students had a blast cheering them on as they tackled wild obstacles, from pools filled with sweet tea and lemonade to weeks-old trash! π€’πͺ
What a fantastic way to let off some steam and enjoy each other's company before diving into EOGs! πβ¨
A HUGE thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring such a fun event! ππ #DragonflyDash #ObstacleCourseChallenge #SchoolSpirit #EOGPrep #PTOrocks #FunTimes
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πββοΈπββοΈβ¨ What an incredible journey! The Dragonfly Dashers Running Club has just wrapped up its last run, clocking in an estimated total of over 200 miles! ππ¨ Here's to every stride, every challenge, and every triumph. Keep flying high, Dashers!
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Join us in celebrating Taylor Fipps Luciano's remarkable journey as she strides across the stage to receive her master's degree in education from Meredith College! From the echoing halls of Dixon Road Elementary, where she once roamed as a student, to the present day, Taylor's growth and accomplishments have been nothing short of inspiring.
This year has been a whirlwind of blessings for Taylor and her beloved family. Not only did she embark on her teaching career at the institution that ignited her passion for learning, but she also found her happily ever after in the arms of a classmate, sealing their love in matrimony.
As we bid farewell to this chapter filled with love and laughter, we eagerly await the next chapter of Taylor's journey. Congratulations, Taylor! Your dedication, perseverance, and boundless love have illuminated our lives. Here's to the endless possibilities that await you!
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Congratulations to Laura on her momentous achievement - graduating from Campbell University with her second master's degree! What an extraordinary feat! As she gracefully closes the chapter on her teaching career, we're thrilled to witness Laura embark on a new, inspiring path as a licensed clinical mental health counselor. Her dedication and passion for uplifting others shine through as she transitions into this noble profession. Laura's pursuit of her second master's degree in a completely different field is a testament to her boundless talents and unwavering commitment to positively impacting. It speaks volumes about her innate desire to empower others to become their best selves.
Thank you, Laura, for gracing us with your brilliance and dedication. Your journey inspires us to reach for the stars and never stop striving for greatness. Wishing you boundless success and fulfillment in all your future endeavors!
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