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Atlanta Public Schools:

“Abuse of Power, In The 11^th Hour!”

D.H. Stanton was not on any prior school closing lists.
At Midnight Saturday, D. H. Stanton was added to list for closing .
On April 10^th APS will make a final decision!

Families + Neighbors Rally To Be Heard

THIS THURSDAY April 5^th at 5:30 P.M. Rally and March from Emmaus House (1017 Hank Aaron Dr.) to D.H. Stanton Elementary.

THIS THURSDAY April 5^th at 6:30 pm Meeting organized by APS to discuss closing D.H. Stanton.

NEXT MONDAY April 9^th at 6:30 pm FINAL MEETING to discuss closing D.H. Stanton, held at D.H. Stanton Elementary.

Call William Teasley for more information at 404-539-0373 or email at William.teasley@gmail.com.

Join the fight at Peoplestown Neighborhood Association on Facebook or find us at peoplestown@googlegroups.com.

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by Debbie Westover

Since switching churches to the Emmaus House Chapel I have had the opportunity to help teach Sunday school to the kids. This past Sunday the lesson was based on Mark 1:40-45 where a man with leprosy is healed by Jesus. Even though Jesus tells him not to tell anyone who healed him, the man goes into town so excited and thankful about what has happened that he tells everyone. I had the kids share about stories where they were told secrets and were so excited they accidently told other people. After the discussion, all the kids filled out little pieces of paper stating what they are thankful to God for and want everyone to know, and they taped them up on a poster board.

Unsure of how the kids would respond to the activity I was surprised to see how much thought they put into it. In particular, one boy who I’ve gotten to know put a lot of thought into what he wrote. He quietly got up, taped his paper up, and looked at what everyone else was putting up. Then one of the other kids blurted out, while laughing, “who wrote they were thankful for food stamps!?” This boy looked at the group of kids and simply said, “I did…you know some of us wouldn’t have anything to eat without them.” And he walked off. While some of the kids continued to laugh, there seemed to be a sense of understanding amongst others.

This boy spoke a truth that not only he faces, or his friends may face, but what millions of people across this country face every day. In my neighborhood, Peoplestown, it is an issue I see daily. The Senior’s discussing the need for more money because food is expensive, writing constant referrals to various food banks around the city, Emmaus House’s own food pantry on Friday’s, and the number of kids I know on free or reduced-price meals at school.

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