Johnson Elementary
November is off to a great start, and we have so many exciting things happening at Johnson! We are looking forward to celebrating our veterans, cheering on our All Star Games participants, welcoming grandparents and special friends, and filling our library with new reading adventures. Be sure to take a look at the information below so you don't miss any of the fun!
šø Picture Day Retakes | Monday, November 9
Mark your calendars! Picture Day Retakes will be Monday, November 9. This is an opportunity for any student who has not yet had their school picture taken or for students who would like to have their picture retaken. Please use this LINK to sign your student up.
š¤©Veterans Day Breakfast and Parade | Wednesday, November 11
We look forward to honoring the veterans in our Johnson community! We are grateful for the men and women who have served our country and for the opportunity to recognize their service and sacrifice.
ā All Star Games | Thursday, November 12
It's time to celebrate our All Stars! We are excited for a fun day of activities and friendly competition as our students show off their skills, teamwork, and school spirit! This is also a hairspray day.
š Scholastic Book Fair | November 16ā20
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the SJE Library! This is always such a fun opportunity to celebrate reading and help our students discover their next favorite book.
The online fair opens November 11, so families can start shopping early. Be sure to check out the Book Fair flyer included in this newsletter for information about hours, family nights, volunteer opportunities, setting up an eWallet, and donating to your child's classroom library.
A few things to know:
Cashless Book Fair: Payment options include eWallet, credit/debit cards (parent present), and Apple Pay.
New Dog Man Book: The newest Dog Man book will be available at the fair!
Poster Contest: Students can create a poster featuring their favorite book for a chance to win a Book Fair prize and have their artwork framed in our library! Posters must be 11" x 14" and must be the student's own work. Four winners will be selected per grade. Posters will be judged Wednesday, November 18, and winners will be announced Thursday, November 19.
We can't wait to see our students get excited about reading!
ā¤ļø Grandparent and Special Friend Days | November 19ā20
We are so excited to welcome our grandparents and special friends to campus! As we prepare for these special days, we need a little help from our families. We need to know who will be attending and what the lunch plans are for each student.
Please take a moment to complete our NEW Grandparent and Special Friend Day Lunch Form for every student in your family.
A quick reminder: The Lunch Form is different from the Fast Pass form, so both forms need to be completed. You can also find links to the Fast Pass forms within the lunch form.
Here is the schedule for each grade level:
Thursday, November 19
Kindergarten: 10:00 a.m.
2nd Grade: 11:30 a.m.
4th Grade: 1:00 p.m.
Friday, November 20
1st Grade: 10:00 a.m.
3rd Grade: 11:30 a.m.
5th Grade: 1:00 p.m.
To help expedite check-in, please complete the appropriate Fast Pass form before arriving:
Thank you for helping us plan ahead so we can make these days special for everyone!
There is so much to celebrate this month! Thank you for being part of our Johnson community and for continuing to make our school a place where students, staff, and families feel seen and valued.
With gratitude,
Aimee Stanton
Principal, Sam Johnson Elementary
Together We Champion
We will champion every student by fostering an environment where high-quality, individualized instruction and engaging learning experiences enable them to achieve their full potential and embrace continuous growth.
Together We Cultivate
Johnson Elementary will cultivate a welcoming environment that actively fosters collaboration, open communication, and consistent, meaningful participation in school activities and student learning for all enrolled families, new families, and community members.
Together We Empower
Johnson Elementary will provide excellence in learning opportunities by consistently strengthening Tier 1 instruction and ensuring high-fidelity implementation of the workshop model across all grade levels and content areas.
Together We Prosper
Johnson Elementary will intentionally create meaningful experiences for stakeholders that recognize the contributions of students and staff while nurturing connections with families and community members in order to cultivate a strong sense of community, tradition, and pride.
āStay Connected with Johnson PTOā
š»PTO Website: Visit our website for the latest flyers and updates, shop spirit wear, and check the calendar for upcoming school events! Visit the PTO Website
šPTO Linktree: Find event and volunteer sign-ups, helpful school information, pictures, and moreāall in one convenient spot! Explore our PTO Linktree
Scan the QR codes on the flyer or use the links above to stay in the loop!