W.A. Johnson Family Newsletter
September, 2023
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November 6th and 7th
Dear Families,
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:
Dates: 11/6 -11/7
Location: W.A. Johnson
Family Event schedule and location: 11/6 – 11/7 9am – 3pm in the Innovation Lab
11/7 4-7pm in the Cafeteria
There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wajohnson
While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to
shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.
When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called
Share the FairTM. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books
from the Fair.
Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.
Happy reading,
Carlos Patino
Principal
W.A. Johnson School
PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!
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As the weather begins to turn colder, it is important to send your child to school with the appropriate clothing for outdoor recess.
Elementary students have outdoor recess for 20 minutes a day when the temperature, including wind chill, is 15 or above. Please make sure they have a warm coat, scarf, gloves, and boots.
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We encourage all students to bring a healthy snack and water bottle to school every day. Students will not be allowed to bring in sugary drinks. Each classroom has a designated time for students to eat a healthy snack. Below is a list of snack ideas. Please be mindful of students with allergies. You child's teacher will inform you if a particular item is not safe for all students in the classroom. School snacks are available in the event your child does not bring a snack from home.
- Cheese
- Fresh fruit
- Yogurt
- Veggies with hummus or ranch
- Dried fruit
- Granola bars
- Popcorn
- Fruit pouches
- Guacamole with chips
- Pretzels
- Crackers with cheese
- Crackers
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Cottage cheese
- Goldfish Crackers
- Cheese-its
- Graham Crackers
- Membership Dues: Click here to pay Johnson PTA membership dues online
- The October PTA meeting will be held on November 14th at 3:45pm
PTA Board Members:
Nicki Zengilani - president
Brittany Pufundt - treasurer
Diana Sanchez - secretary
We all like to feel special on our birthday. One way we can do that is by celebrating with our teachers and classmates. Due to allergy concerns and ongoing COVID safety measures, students will not be allowed to pass out edible treats this year. Non-Food items may be brought in to share with classmates.
Here are some suggestions:
- Mini Play-doh
- Small bottle of bubbles
- Party Favors
- Donate a game to the classroom
- Stickers
- Fun Straws
- Donate a book to the classroom to be read aloud to the class