The Jayhawk Journal

This week is what it is all about! We had our former Jayhawks come back wearing their caps and gowns to show their former teachers. In addition, our former students took one lap around the building as we clapped them out and showed them how proud we were! This group was special, as their 6th grade year was cut short due to Covid. We finally got them back in the building to give them a proper and well deserved goodbye!

Our GOAT Trophy went out this week for the class who showed their best in expectations in the cafeteria. A shout-out to Ms. Cleveland's class for bringing home the trophy! This week we had our SOAR Celebration for Trimester 3. Thank you to Phoenix Theaters Livonia for donating some popcorns for our hard-working students, once again!

So many fun events taking place in the next 2 weeks. Field Day, SOAR Clubs, field trips, end of year parties, and our 6th Grade Clap-out. Let's make these last 2 weeks a fun memory for all in this building!

Enjoy the long weekend!

- 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. Our ceremonies will begin inside around 11:10. 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. A detailed map of where to stand and park will be shared just to 6th grade families by the end of next week.

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

This week we focused on expectations for recess and the playground. Our SOAR Clubs will take place on this Friday, May 29th.

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

Ms. Cervantes is a 6th Grade Teacher here at Johnson. Ms. Cervantes spreads her smile and positivity to anyone that she comes in contact with here in the building. She takes the time to build relationships with all of her students and would do anything to help them be successful. She is a great colleague and is willing to help the team in any situation needed. She is a hard worker, and we are fortunate to have her here on our team!

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

Our awesome community. Teachers are amazing! Students are amazing! We all chip in to help each other out.

Some Of My Favorite Things

Place To Travel: Arizona and Traverse City

Foods: Mexican and Pizza

Color: Pink

College: Michigan and Central Michigan

TV Show: The Rookie

Sports Team: Just enjoy watching, any Detroit team!

School Subject: Math

My Hobbies....

Traveling, reading, hiking, and family time.

Thank you for a great year as we just wrapped up our last meeting this week. Please see the attached flyer for our PTA Board Positions for the 26-27 School Year. Thank you for all of your donations for Teacher Appreciation Week, it was a success!

For the month of May, 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 5/25 No School - Memorial Day

Tuesday 5/26 No School - PD Day for Staff

Wednesday 5/27 - Field Day

Thursday 5/28

Friday 5/29 - SOAR Clubs

5/25 No School Memorial Day

5/26 No School PD Day for Staff

5/27 Field Day

5/29 SOAR Clubs

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.

"Anything is possible. Anything can be." - Shel Silverstein