The Jayhawk Journal

As we wrap up the week, I just want to thank our staff for their hard work this year. This week they had opportunity to work with other schools at District PD and we were able to walk away with more resources to use to help our students. The amount of work that goes behind the scenes is tremendous, and I am thankful for the people in this building.

We are ready to leave for 6th Grade Camp on Monday. Just a few reminders. If your student is not going to camp, we still have the school days planned for our 6th graders. They will have some opportunities to do some fun learning in the building. For those of you who are going, please check your emails. An eblast was sent this week with more information, please look it over.

We ended the week with our raffle prizes from the Color Run. Congrats to those who won! We look forward to our Pie Assembly in the near future. Enjoy your weekend!

Go Green! Go White! Go Blue! I just hope it is a good game!

- 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.

The 6th grade students are invited to perform in a Music Showcase on Thursday, December 10th at 6:30 (at Johnson). This is an optional opportunity for them to show families what they are working on in music class. Thank you to those who have already filled it out!

If you have not done so already, please click on the link below and fill it out to let me know if your child will or will not be participating. Final responses are requested by Sunday, November 8th. More information will come closer to the performance. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Sandy Crociata

Johnson Music

https://docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/1FAIpQLSc6f1dg4of9J- mzbgNTZfIkAGJNfbdIyaPbvCRsiKGj KnS6KA/viewform?usp=publish- editor

This week we focused on hallway expectations. Our hallways lead us to everywhere here in the building. It is important that we focus on expectations as we walk through and others are still learning in their classrooms. Take the time to talk with your students about how they can be responsible in all aspects of the building. Please see the attached matrix to go over SOARing expectations for all aspects of the building.

We would like to congratulate Mrs. Gonyou for being voted this award by her colleagues this week! Mrs. Gonyou is a Paraprofessional here at Johnson. She has taken on many rolls and worked in many different classrooms the past few years. She works non-stop to help everyone out here in our school. She brings a warm light and unending energy to the building every day. She goes well above and beyond her duties and brings so much to our team!

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

The amazing staff and kids!

Some Of My Favorite Things

Place To Travel: Lambeau Field

Foods: Potatoes

Color: Orange

College: Michigan

TV Show: Dark Horse and Ted Lasso

Sports Team: Green Bay Packers

School Subject: Music

My Hobbies....

Reading and gardening.

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

Monday 11/9 6th Grade Camp

Tuesday 11/10 6th Grade Camp

Wednesday 11/11 6th Grade Camp

Thursday 11/12 PTA Meeting 6 p.m.

Friday 11/13

11/9-11/11 - 6th Grade Camp

11/12 - PTA Meeting (Moved from 11/10 Due to 6th Grade Camp)

11/25-11/27 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

12/1 - "Roll Into" December PJ Day

12/4 - Half Day a.m.

12/9 - PTA Meeting 6 p.m.

12/11 - No School (PD Day for Staff)

12/21 - 1/1 - Winter Break

As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety, please be reminded that a valid physical photo ID (such as a driver’s license or state ID) is required for anyone picking up a student. Starting immediately, our staff will be strictly enforcing this verification process every single time a student is signed out, without exception. Even if our team recognizes you, this uniform safety measure ensures we maintain the highest level of security for all children in our care. We kindly ask that you have your ID ready upon arrival to help keep the dismissal process moving smoothly. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our school community safe!

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.

It is required that each family review the emergency contact information that is on file at Johnson. You can view this information in parent connect. Why? in the event of an emergency, sick child, severe weather, we may need to reach you. The process to verify your emergency contact information is correct is simple. Simply log into Parent Connect and follow the prompts.

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.

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 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.

“Go forth on your path, as it exists only through your walking." - Augustine of Hippo