September 28, 2021   

Dear Johnson Families,

I want to welcome everyone back to Johnson School for the 2021-2022 school year.  We are glad to be back and off to a great start despite the ongoing pandemic.  

Thank you to all the Johnson Families who participated in this year’s Back to School Nights.  If you were unable to attend, you can still view my presentation on the Johnson website and the teachers’ presentations on their class page.   

If you have not yet completed your Back to School Forms in the Parent Portal, please do so.

We have three weeks of school wide activities scheduled in October!  October 4^th – 8^th is the Week of Respect, October 18^th – 22^nd is Safe School Week and October 24^th – 29^th is Red Ribbon Week.  Visit the Johnson website to see the activity for each day.  Please show your H.C. Johnson School spirit and join in!  Johnson Website

Fall Pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, October 13^th.  This year we will be taking class photos as well as individual photos.  Please read the procedures below regarding class pictures.  If you do not want your child to participate in class pictures, you must notify the school in writing by October 11^th . 

Students will be arranged on risers standing shoulder to shoulder. 

We are unable to photograph the students socially distanced – 3 feet apart.

Students will wear their masks as they are arranged for the picture.   At the very last minute the photographer will ask them to remove their masks and hold it in hand.

When the group image is captured the students must immediately replace their masks as they leave the area.

IMPORTANT - Back to School Forms

Thank you to all our parents and guardians who have completed their Back to School Forms already this year.  If you have not yet completed your forms, please do so.

From the PTO

PTO General Meeting  - 

The first PTO General meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 28th at 7:00 PM.  The link to the Google meet will be posted on the PTO website at www.hcjpto.org.  This is a great way to be in the know on school events, learn about volunteer opportunities, and add your ideas and input!

Scholastic Book Fair  -

The fall book fair will be held in-person the week of October 11th.  Be on the look out for more information, including how to access the Scholastic e-wallet.

1st Annual Johnson School Trunk or Treat  -

We are excited to announce that we will be holding a trunk or treat on Thursday, October 21st from 5:00 - 7:00pm.  Be on the lookout for more details on the event, including how to sign up to decorate your car and hand out treats!  It is sure to be a fun, don't want to miss event!

Fall Spirit Wear  -

Fall spirit wear is on sale now through Friday, October 1.  Show your HCJ pride by rocking school spirit wear! Our Johnson Spirit Fridays will be returning for students and staff this year.

Place your orders now at https://www.dependabiliteesnj.com.  Go to Online Store and locate H C Johnson Elementary School.

Click below for all the latest info from the PTO!

Thank you,

Dr. Michael Raymond