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Stephens weekly parent update from Principal Young.
News
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Interested in working as a bus driver or at a campus in our district? Attend our in-person job fair on Aug. 27 or make a virtual appointment.
Stephens weekly parent update from Principal Young.
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Welcome back letter from Lindsey Young
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The Evening Study Center is offering free classes for adult family members of English Learners. Registration is open July 30-Aug. 19.
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Stephens Elementary participates in the Box Tops program.
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Guidelines for birthday celebrations at Stephens Elementary
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Families that attend Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools will have free breakfast and lunches at no cost.
![Teachers reconnect at Stephens library after many years]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567709643/garland/xtatfhffdyqjd7hsrube/Teddlie1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567709643/garland/xtatfhffdyqjd7hsrube/Teddlie1.jpg","width":400}])
Special Education teacher and District personnel reunited after recognizing each other as 1st grade classmates.
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Balanced Literacy is an important part of the Stephens and GISD initiative to promoting literacy and academic success in our students.