Welcome to Johnson Elementary School

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    PRINCIPAL MESSAGE May 3, 2025

    Good afternoon, Johnson Families:

    The blooms of May are in the air as we enjoy longer days and warmer days.  To celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day, our Kindergarteners planted a tree outside our main entrance and filled the afternoon with song, books and poems as Ms. Engel, Ms. Scrofini and Ms. Barlow’s classes presented a tree planting assembly to our first and second graders.  Officer Paul and Mr. James helped us with its planting!

    Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we cannot thank our teachers, our paras, and all of our support staff in all departments for the amazing job they do each and every day.  To recognize our entire staff, our PTO and I have worked to arrange special events for them each day next week, such as lunches, breakfasts, snacks and more.  We had some fun ideas and suggestions, if you need, to share with you to acknowledge your teachers each day:

    Monday:  A poem or note - Thank you for your inspiration!

    Tuesday: A flower - You make us blossom!

    Wednesday: A cookie - Thanks for making us smart cookies!

    Thursday:  A sweet treat - For all the sweet things you do!

    Friday:  A card or heart - You have our heart!

    Next week is also NJSLA Testing for learners in Grades 3, 4, 5 on Tuesday and Wednesday (May 6 & 7).  Be sure your child gets plenty of rest and comes to school on time.  Also remember our dismissal schedule and PM bus drop off times.  Students who are returned to school due to a parent/guardian not being at the bus stop, or walker students who are not picked up before 3:30, will incur a fee imposed by the Child Care Department, as per district procedure.

    It is also important to note that we are in allergy and pollen season, and some learners have reactions to this seasonal weather.  Keep this in mind as our Field Days for Grades K-5 and Class Trips are scheduled in May and June.  If your child cannot participate, please contact the classroom teacher directly.

    Some important dates to calendar:

    MONDAY - May 12:  SHORTENED DAY  - Dismissal is at 1:30

    TUESDAY - June 10:  Grade 5 Moves Up:  10AM

    TUESDAY - June 10:  Grade 4 Moves Up:  12PM

    May the 4th be with you!

    Enjoy Cinco de Mayo!

    A happy and healthy Mother’s Day to all!

    Yours in Education,

    Theresa Licitra, Principal

     
     
     
     
     
    On behalf of the Johnson Elementary School and the Jackson School District, I am happy to welcome you to our website.
     
    Johnson Elementary School Goals 2024-2025
    Targeted Instructional Practice, Academic Rigor and Data Analysis
    Health, Safety and Socialization for the Whole Child
    Strategic Planning and Alignment for the School Community
     
     
    In Jackson, high academic, social and character education standards serve as the framework for board, district, and building objectives. Overall, achievement test scores and report card grades reflect a high level of academic excellence and success. In addition to the important "basics," we place an emphasis on developing written expression skills and offering our students learning opportunities based on their individual needs.

    We continue to improve student achievement at all grade levels and to close achievement gaps where they exist. We continually review our special education programs to ensure that every child's needs are met in accordance with their Individual Educational Program (IEP). At Johnson, we will also track and provide necessary educational interventions through our Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) team. These interventions help students that benefit from additional support acquire the skills necessary to grow as a student and close any education gaps that may exist. Curriculum standards are actively addressed within the district through grade-level meetings, department meetings, and K-12 articulation within the district curriculum meetings. High district standards are continually reinforced through a wide variety of instructional methods and materials. The school district provides our staff with numerous in-service programs and exceptional instructional and curricular resources.

    The rich and varied curriculum of Johnson School is further enhanced through services provided by building specialists. These special area teachers include a reading specialist, literacy and math intervention teachers, literacy coaches, Title I teachers, a media specialist, a technology/computer teacher, art, music, physical education and a guidance counselor. A child study team, speech teacher, and occupational and physical therapists serve children with special needs.

    The Johnson School administration and staff realize the importance of home-school cooperation and communication. This is encouraged through parent conferences, Back to School Nights, school and class web pages and active discussion with parents. Parents also have access to the Portal system and Blackboard Data systems, which keep them up to date on grades, assignments and district happenings. Seasonal and/or monthly e-mail blasts are sent to parents with pertinent information regarding school functions.

    At the Johnson Elementary School, an active Parent Teacher Organization takes pride in enhancing the school life of our students. They provide parent information programs on a variety of educational topics. Cultural assemblies, class trips and educational equipment provided by the PTO enhance our school programs. The PTO also sponsors book fairs, bingo nights, carnivals, family holiday events, and other pertinent events. In addition, community members frequently visit the school to share their expertise on subjects such as the environment, drug and alcohol safety and awareness, personal hygiene, fire prevention and patriotic holiday celebrations.  Johnson Elementary School's library /media center and computer laboratory are continually improving their equipment and resources. Our entire campus has access to wireless technology. A mobile laptop computer lab is available for differentiated instruction. 

    Students are encouraged to go beyond the regular school curriculum and to broaden their educational experiences by participating in many extra-curricular activities and competitions. Our students have been recognized for their achievements in the following areas: NJ Math League Contest, Ocean County Math League, National Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Ocean County Technology Contest, Young Authors Club, Tournament of Champions, and various community and state poster contests. 

    The administration and staff of the Johnson Elementary School are committed to the continued growth and development of our students. Please feel free to peruse our web site at www.jacksonsd.org and learn  more about our district, its goals, and its initiatives.
     
    Yours in teaching and learning,

    Mrs. Theresa Licitra
    Principal
    (732) 833-4640
    tlicitra@jacksonsd.org