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Johnson 2024 September Newsletter

Posted Date: 8/30/24 (5:38 PM)

Johnson Elementary School
September Newsletter
2024-2025 School Year
August 30, 2024
Message from Principal Mickens
Dear Amazing Johnson Parents!

Thank you for being the guiding stars in your student's lives! Your endless love, patience, and support are the foundation upon which their dreams are built. Every hug, every word of encouragement, and every moment you share makes their world brighter. You're doing a fanastic job, and the Johnson Staff are so grateful for all that you do. Keep shining!
 
What's New?
Additional Part-Time Nurse
New Instructional Assistant
Johnson Terrace
If you have not had a chance to stop by Johnson and check out the finished roof terrace, please do! It is located behind Johnson (big playground side), near the back patio.

During the school day teachers and staff will use the space for classroom activities and more!
Johnson Terrace
 
Leopard Laps
Leopard Laps begin September 3rd!

Leopard Laps is a Johnson program to get our students walking, running, or rolling each morning before school, ran by our parent volunteer Randi Jennings! Bring your student (K-4th) to Leopard Laps at 7:35 am on the track around the greentop by the big playground. Students will be checked in at the greentop.

Find out more specific information on Leopard Laps here.
 
Reminders
School meals are FREE: All students attending Charlottesville City Schools are eligible to receive a free nutritious breakfast and lunch each day at school. You can see the breakfast and lunch menus here.

If you ever need school supplies assistance, contact Johnson school counselor, Allison Pillow Allison.Pillow@charlottesvilleschools.org.
Snacks
Pictured are a variety of snacks that helps us support the CCS Wellness Policy.

The School Health Advisory Board—made up of health professionals, community agencies, parents, educators and students—advises the School Board in the development and evaluation of our state recognized Wellness Policy and programs that support the health and well-being of students, families, and school staff.

Thank you Johnson Families for your snack donations to support our students!
Snacks
Johnson Family Handbook
Please review the Johnson Family Handbook here to familiarize yourself with Johnson’s daily procedures and other valuable information. If you have any questions about information shared in the handbook, please let us know.  
 
Mark Your Calendar
Week of September 2 - 6
Red Week in Specials!
September 2nd
Labor Day (Schools Closed)
September 5th
Happy Birthday Ms. Irwin!

Fire Drill
September 6th
School-Wide Morning Meeting - In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be reading the book "One is a Piñata: A Book of Numbers!" (8:15 am on the blacktop behind the school. Families are welcome to attend).
Book for School-Wide Morning Meeting
September 8th
Charlottesville 12 Day
A day to commemorate the first time 12 Black students attended Charlottesville City Schools on September 7, 1959.
Week of September 9th - 13th
Orange Week in Specials
September 10th
MAP Testing
3rd & 4th Grade Reading

PTO MEETING 6 pm - 7 pm (Cafeteria)
September 11th
MAP Testing
2nd Grade Math
September 12th
MAP Testing
3rd & 4th Grade Math
September 13th
Fire Drill
September 15th
Happy Birthday Ms. Giannetto!

First day of Hispanic Heritage Month
Week of September 16th - 20th
Yellow Week in Specials
September 16th
Bus Evacuation Drills (Bus riders only)

3rd Grade Visit from Fire Department

September 20th
Picture Day
Week of September 23rd - 27th
Red Week in Specials
September 24th
Happy Birthday Ms. Yellets, Ms. Lockett, Ms. Snider, and Dr. Gurley!

Johnson PTO Fall Picnic @ 5 pm on the big playground/terrace - All famlies welcome to attend. Bring a covered dish or treats to share if you wish!
September 27th
No School for Students (Professional Learning Day)

Happy Birthday to Ms. Warren & Ms. Klein!
Week of September 30th
Orange Week in Specials
 
Book Club Introductions
4th Grade Book Club
When you are excited to introduce books for the 4th grade book clubs!
Handwriting practice in Kindergarten!
Handwriting
Handwriting practice in Kindergarten!
 
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