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Principal's Message, Summer 2024

 

Dear Johnson Families,

 

I hope you are all enjoying all the fun and relaxation that comes with summer break. 

Working with Johnson’s families, students, and staff these past two years has been a highlight of my career in Jackson. Unfortunately, due to the budget crisis, I will be leaving my Johnson family and transferring to the Assistant Principal position at Elms. I leave you with a heavy heart.  However, Johnson is a phenomenal community and I know your children will continue to thrive here under the leadership of your new Principal, Mrs. Theresa Licitra.

LOST AND FOUND- Please check the HCJ website for pictures of our remaining lost and found items.  Contact the front office to retrieve your child’s lost items.  However, items will only be held until July 31.  After this date, items will be donated.

Rainy days in the summer are a great time to help your child maintain their learning from the school year and sharpen their skills for the fall.  Information about summer assignments is listed below.

 

Elementary Summer Assignments- Avoid the Summer Slide

This year, teachers at each grade level collaborated on a variety of activities and assignments designed to keep students actively learning, practicing and strengthening their skills over the summer.  All students were given access to and signed into these Google Classrooms during the last weeks of school. Please check the links below for Google Classrooms for your child’s grade level in the 2023-2024 school year. 

Kindergarten Grade 3

Grade 1 Grade 4

Grade 2 Grade 5

 

Summer Reading

This summer, the elementary division of the Jackson Township School District is proud to continue our Summer Reading initiative for students entering grades one through five in September. We are excited to bring parents and children together in our mission to promote literacy through reading.  Please click on the links below for more information. 

 

Summer Reading Slideshow

Summer Reading Parent Letter- English

Summer Reading Parent Letter- Spanish

Suggested Reading List

Digital Reading Log

Print Copy of Summer Reading Log

Ocean County Library Activity Schedule

Ocean County Library Summer Info

 

Summer Math

There are many ways families can support their children’s growth and development in mathematics both over the summer and throughout the school year. Please read the letter below for suggestions and ideas to help prevent the "Summer Slide" in math skills. All assignments below are OPTIONAL. 

Elementary Summer Math Letter with instructions on what to do and how to log in to IXL

Overview of IXL Program for Parents - English

Overview of IXL Program for Parents - Spanish

Link to IXL Platform (Available Through July)

Please also review these important reminders.

 

Moving During the Summer?

If you are moving during the summer and will be transferring your child(ren), please contact the Central Registration Office Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM. If you are moving within the Jackson School District, you will need to sign an Internal Transfer Form and provide four proofs of your new residency before your child’s records can be transferred.  If you are moving out of the Jackson School District, you will need to sign a Student Transfer Verification Form.  A transfer card and a copy of your child(ren)’s health records(s) will be provided to register at a new school. The following information is needed to complete the transfer card:  new home address, new school name, and the new school address.

 

Important Chromebook Information

Students took their Chromebooks, Chargers and Student ID’s home for the summer.  Please keep these items in a safe place so they are ready to return with our students on September 5th.  By the middle of August, please check to make sure your Chromebook is working.  If not, contact the main office at Johnson to schedule an appointment for the Chromebook to be repaired.

 

Dates to Remember: District Calendar for 2024-2025

  • 8/1  Child Care Registration forms must be submitted by 2:30pm

  • 8/5  Caregiver Transportation Requests must be received in order to start the first day of school

  • 8/26 Elementary Teacher Assignments Available on Portal-Tentative

  • 8/29 Preschool & Kindergarten Orientation

  • 9/5 First Day of School for Students

Enjoy the rest of your summer!  Take time to enjoy family and friends, and don’t forget to read!

 

Sincerely,

Renee Pagano-Hein

Principal, Johnson Elementary