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Principal's Message, May 2023

  

Dear Johnson Families,

It may be hard to believe, but the summer is right around the corner and the school year is quickly coming to an end.  We have some important work still to be done and many great activities planned for our students.  Please help your students to manage their busy schedules, get enough rest and put forth their best efforts in school.  This includes their academic responsibilities as well as appropriate behavior.

Thank you to the PTO who organized our Teacher Appreciation Week for our fabulous staff.  Our teachers are hard-working and dedicated to our Johnson students and families.  Please take a moment to express your gratitude for their efforts.  Your kind words of encouragement are greatly appreciated!

NJSLA Testing for Grades 3-5 will begin on May 9 and continue through May 24.  You are encouraged to visit the district's Understanding Assessments and Grading” resource page for more detailed information and a full testing calendar. You can assist us in preparing your child for testing by ensuring your child is on time for school, well-rested and has a healthy breakfast each morning.  Students must bring a FULLY CHARGED Chromebook for testing EVERY day.  Cell phones and Smart watches are PROHIBITED during state testing.  These devices must be turned off and stored in students’ backpacks.

Johnson Elementary students and staff will observe Neurodiversity Awareness Week May 15-19 with theme days and activities. The purpose of this week is to help our students to understand, value and celebrate the talents of neurodiverse minds. It aims to increase acceptance and understanding and provide resources and other tools to support neurodivergent thinkers.

 

Monday 5/15 Mental Disabilities- Wear Blue

Tuesday 5/16 Physical Disabilities- Wear Red

Wednesday 5/17 Invisible or Undiagnosed Disabilities- Wear White

Thursday 5/18 Sensory Disabilities- Wear Green

Friday 5/19 Neurodivergent- Wear Gold/Yellow

 

The Public Hearing on the Proposed 2023-2024 Jackson School District Budget was held on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center of Jackson Memorial High School. You can view the meeting here.

 

Apply for Free and Reduced Lunch Don’t think it matters? It does!  The district receives additional funding based on the number of eligible students - and those funds support ALL students! Applications are CONFIDENTIAL. Citizenship status DOES NOT MATTER. Please Apply Today-Your Benefits Will Continue Through September/October 2023  

Just a reminder, we have an EARLY DISMISSAL on Friday, May 26. School will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year took place during the month of March.  If you have a child turning 5 before October 1, 2023, and you have not already registered, please pre-register online or contact the school to pick up a registration packet as soon as possible.  Please contact Johnson to schedule an appointment once you have all the required information.  If your child is currently enrolled in our preschool program and will be eligible for kindergarten in September, please contact the main office for more information about how to enroll your child in Kindergarten. 

As the year comes to a close, the district looks forward to receiving feedback from our families and students.  The surveys below are available for our students in Grades 3-5 and our parents.  Please take a moment to share your feedback.

Grade 3-5 Student Survey

Parent Survey

 

May Dates to Remember:

5/9-5/24 NJSLA Testing in Grades 

5/9-5/24 NJSLA Testing

5/19-5th Grade Orientation at Goetz

5/23 Grade 3 Field Day

5/24 Grade 4 Field Day

5/25 Grade 5 Field Day

5/25 Color Run

5/29 Memorial Day- School Closed

As we move into the warmer weather, please take a moment to review our Student Dress Code as a reminder.

 

Student Dress Code

Restrictions on freedom of students' dress will be imposed whenever the code of dress in question is unsafe either for the student or for those around him/her, or whenever it is disruptive to school operations and the educational process in general.

Specifically:

1.Wearing face coverings in school is optional.   

2. Students will not wear hats, caps, or other head coverings in the building.

3. No clothing, jewelry, or item that promotes violence, bigotry, profanity or use of a restricted substance.

4. Jewelry and clothing should not restrict movement, be distracting or cause a safety hazard to oneself or others.

5. Skirts/shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh in length.  No boxers, spandex shorts or cutoff shorts will be worn.

6. No torn or tattered clothing.

7. All students must wear shoes at all times for safety and health reasons.  No flip-flops or open-toed footwear are allowed.

8. Students should not wear outer clothing in the building.

9. All shirts should cover students’ shoulders, backs and come down to the waistline.  (no crop tops)

10.Tank tops and backless shirts are not permitted.

 

Coming up in June:

  • 6/1 Mother/Son Game Night (rescheduled)

  • 6/8 5th Grade Carnival

  • 6/14 5th Grade Moving up Ceremony 

  • 6/16 5th Grade Health Talk

  • 6/16-6/22 Early Dismissal

  • 6/19 5th Grade visit to Goetz

  • 6/22 Last Day of School

Moving this Summer? If you are moving during the summer and will be transferring your child(ren), please contact the main office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm.  If you are moving within the Jackson School District, you will need to sign an Internal Transfer Form and provide proof 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 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.

NEWS FROM THE PTO:  

  • Check the PTO website for details on the many exciting activities and fundraisers coming this year! 

  • Stay connected by joining the PTO Facebook group HCJPTO and the PTO Remind App @hcjp

 

Sincerely,

 

Renee Pagano-Hein

Principal, Johnson Elementary