The Jayhawk Journal

I cannot believe it, but here I am writing my final Jayhawk Journal for the year! So much to be thankful for and I know how blessed I am to be here in this role, with all of you. This week was full of excitement and so many things going on. First, we held field day that was surrounded by great people and beautiful weather. Thank you to Mrs. Rivera for putting this together and all of our parent volunteers for making it happen.

This week we also welcomed our incoming 4th graders who will be Johnson Jayhawks next year. Our feeder schools of Grant, Webster, Randolph, Rosedale, and Kennedy all came in and got their orientation for next year. We could not be prouder of what we saw from our future students. We are looking forward to having them in the building next year.

We also were able to have our final SOAR Clubs today. I really want to thank the teachers for making this happen every month here at Johnson. They are so dedicated to giving all of our students such unique opportunities that meet what they want as a reward.

This weekend I will be dying my hair Jayhawk Red to honor the commitment our students made by doing their best and reaching our goals for I-Ready. I look forward to seeing many parents here at our 6th grade clap-out, please see more detailed instructions below.

One more week, let's make it count!

- Mr. Traub

Johnson Upper Elementary School is committed to providing a safe, respectful environment that supports the academic and socio-emotional needs of every student as they develop the necessary skills to become capable, confident, life-long learners.

Hello 6th Grade Families,

Just a reminder that we will be participating in our tradition of the 6th Grade Clap-Out, once again this year. 6th Grade Clap-Out will take place on the last day of school, Thursday June 4th. Our ceremonies will begin inside around 11:10 a.m. Students will take a lap around the hallways and walk by their 5th grade teachers and classrooms. No parents will be allowed in the building, instead we have students walk out to their families outside through the Johnson Archway where you will be there to clap them out and greet them with congratulations. Please see the detailed map of where to stand and park for the event.

Please note that we start in the building at 11:10, so this means classes will be coming outside to the archway between 11:12 and 11:25 depending on their order. Please plan to arrive early, as we know there is construction going on in different areas to get here to Johnson. We will start on time at 11:10, as this gives parents a chance to head out and see their students at the K-4 Elementary Schools after.

We encourage you all to park on the grass between the bus loop and Hix, as this will help traffic leave using the bus loop without causing back-ups for the bus line or car loop. Once your 6th grader has walked out, they are dismissed and will be good to leave with family. All students who are not picked up at that time will head back into the cafeteria and wait for normal dismissal at 11:45.

We look forward to sharing this wonderful moment with our students and their families for having such a wonderful year!

- Mr. Traub and Mr. Bublitz

Dear Families,

Attached you will find important end-of-year information regarding student Health Care Plans and Medication Authorization forms for the 2026-2027 school year.

Printed copies of your child’s Health Care Plan and/or Medication Authorization forms will be sent home with students this week. If you would prefer an electronic copy, please email me before the last day of school on June 4, 2026 and I will send it as an attachment.

If your child has a Health Care Plan and/or medication at school, please note the following important reminders:

• New Health Care Plan and Medication Authorization forms must be completed each school year and dated on or after July 1, 2026.
• Forms must be signed by both a parent/guardian and your child’s physician.
• All medications must be unopened, unexpired, and in their original packaging with prescription labels attached when applicable.
• Medication and completed paperwork must be dropped off by a parent/guardian on or before the first day of school. Students may not transport medication to school.
• Current medications from the 2025-2026 school year must be picked up by Thursday, June 4, 2026. Any medication left after 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2026 will be properly disposed of.
• Families of 7th graders should plan to drop off paperwork and medication at Frost Middle School next fall.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at jjablons@livoniapublicschools.org.

Thank you, and have a safe and healthy summer!

Jillian Jablonski
Elementary Student Assistance Provider
Johnson Upper Elementary School

This week we focused on responsible and respectful interactions in all categories of our Matrix. This week we handed out the GOAT Trophy to Ms. St. Aubin's Class! One more week to go and we will be handing out the Johnson Cup to the class who scored the most points after the challenges this month.

We would like to congratulate Mrs. Michalski for being voted this award by her colleagues this week!

Mrs. Michalski is a Title I Interventionist here at Johnson. Mrs. Michalski has a heart of gold and would do anything to help out a student or colleague here in our building. She is always smiling and spreads joy anywhere that she goes. She is dedicated to meeting the needs of her students and providing individualized instruction to help them succeed. She is a great teammate, and we are lucky to have her as part of our flock!

My Favorite Part of Being A Jayhawk Is....

Wonderful students and co-workers who have become great friends!

Some Of My Favorite Things

Place To Travel: My Lake House and Marco Island

Foods: Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Color: Pink

College: Michigan State

TV Show: The Pitt

Sports Team: Anything Michigan State

School Subject: Reading

My Hobbies....

Anything outdoors and reading.

We are looking forward to next school year! Please see the attached flyer for our PTA Board Positions for the 26-27 School Year. We hope that you all have a wonderful Summer!

For the month of June all LPS schools will focus on reflection. Take the time to talk with your student about what that means to them and your family.

Monday 6/1 PJ Day "Roll Into June"

Tuesday 6/2

Wednesday 6/3 Half Day a.m. only

Thursday 6/4 Half Day a.m. only, 6th Grade Clap-Out, Last Day of School

6/1 PJ Day "Roll Into June"

6/3 Half Day a.m. only

6/4 Half Day a.m. only

6/4 6th Grade Clap-out

6/4 Last Day of School

As we wrap up the year, we are looking for donations of newspapers for the art room. Please drop off any donations to the front office. Thank you for your help!

We are currently in need of boys’ pants for our school clothing closet. Accidents happen throughout the day—whether it’s slipping in a puddle at recess, spilling milk at lunch, or other unexpected messes—and having extra clothing on hand helps students get back to learning quickly and comfortably.

If you have gently used or new boys’ pants that your child has outgrown, we would greatly appreciate any donations. Thank you for helping us support all of our students!

Just a reminder as the year begins to wind down. Please drive with extra caution in the parking lot as rain may begin to fall. Practice patience and understanding as our staff works to keep all students and parents safe in the parking lot. No students should be walking in the parking lot unattended. A parent must walk with a student to and from the car if not in the loop. We appreciate your ongoing partnership in these areas!

Planning to volunteer this year? Fill out the iChat form now and you'll be all set for the year! Just enter today's date (or a day next week) for when you plan to begin volunteering. Then, you'll be all set when it comes time to help with Holiday Shop, Field Day, and other events.

We ask all parents/guardians to complete the welcome back checklist on parent connect. Why? This information is who we will contact in the event of an emergency. Year after year contacts will follow a student's file if they go unchecked. Please make sure all the contacts are current.

A nutritious lunch and breakfast is available for free each day at Johnson and at all Livonia Public Schools. If you forget to pack a lunch or just run out of time, we understand. Please know we will provide your student one of our lunch options always, no matter what. We hope this option will save you a trip up to the school. We also would like to remind parents that for safety reasons, we do not allow Door Dash orders for students. Thank you for understanding.

Students cannot be dropped off for school in the morning prior to 8:15am. This is when the doors open for breakfast and when staff is available to supervise students. Prior to this time, all school doors are locked. Students are not to be left unattended, arrangements must be made. Also, dismissal is at 3:30pm daily and at 11:45am on half days. It is required that all students who are picked up in the car loop be picked up no later than 3:45pm. Staff is not available to supervise students beyond that time. The district offers a SACC program for those students that cannot be picked up by 3:45pm. Please contact SACC at (734)744-2966 to make arrangements.

If your student is arriving after the last tardy bell, please note they need to check in at the office. They should enter the building through door number one (with the arch) and check in on the chromebook in the office. Parents do NOT need to come in to drop off students only to pick up.

If you need to pick up your student prior to the end of the school day, please know you will need to come into the office to sign them out and be verified by the office staff. Whomever is picking up a student early, must be listed on the Emergency Card.

Oftentimes a student will come to the office with a medical need. The office staff is able to dispense medication as needed as long as the medication is: 1) Delivered to school by a parent in the original unopened package or prescription container, {NO MEDICATION can be brought to school by students} 2) As long as there is an individual, signed medical authorization on file for each medication {form available in the office and online} Medication includes but is not limited to cough drops, aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, prescription drugs, creams, lotions, vitamins, inhalers, EpiPens, etc.… We cannot administer any medication that is not listed on file in the office. Please reach out to Jill Jablonski or Amy Dimmer in the office to set up a time to bring in medications and to review your student’s medical needs when they are in the building.

"The end of the year is a time to remember every lesson learned and laugh shared." - Unknown