Johnson Journal

We are counting down the days until August 13, 2024, the first day of school! We can't wait to welcome our students back for another exciting year of learning and growth.

Johnson Elementary is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where every child can reach their full potential. We exist to promote high levels of learning for all students. Academic excellence, social emotional growth and character development are the tenets in our supportive, collaborative and inclusive community

Important Reminders:

• School Supply Lists: Please ensure your child has all necessary school supplies. Lists are available on our school website.
• Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up: Review our updated procedures for student drop-off and pick-up to ensure a smooth start to the day.
  
• Volunteer Opportunities: We encourage parents to get involved in our school community by joining the PTO. By signing up you'll receive information on how to volunteer for classroom or school events. Your membership also helps us provide amazing opportunities for each student in the school.
• Meet the Teacher: Mark your calendars for our Meet the Teacher event on August 9, 2024. This is a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher and learn more about our school programs. We will have food trucks and fun. Please come and support!

• Time - 5:00pm - 6:30pm come and go

  Parking - the front parking lot will fill up fast so be prepared to park in the street

  Enter - you will enter through the south or gym entrance, located on the south side of the building

  Exit - you will exit through any door.

  Places to Visit

  • Classroom - say hi to your new teacher and drop off supplies.
  • Art Room - say hi to MS. Born.
  • Music Room - say hi to our new music teacher Ms. Vander Tuig.
  • STEAM Room - say hi to Ms. Benno.
  • Gym - say hi to Coaches Groff, Sandy, and Bergstrand
  • Library - say hi to Dr. Hamilton and Ms. Tackman.
  • Our support staff will be located around the building so don't forget to say hi to them!
  • Cafeteria - visit PTO, they will be selling spirit wear, spirit items, and memberships.
  • Food Truck - they will be located outside the gym doors

We look forward to a fantastic year filled with learning, laughter, and growth. We are grateful for your continued support and partnership.

HOW CAN I STAY INFORMED?

• You will receive a weekly newsletter from your child's teacher as well as a weekly newsletter from Mrs. Stanton that will be sent out on Sunday.
• You can find information about events on the Johnson website and calendar.
• Social Media
  Facebook - Johnson Elementary and Johnson Elementary PTO
  Instagram - PISD Johnson Elem
  Twitter - PISD Johnson Elem

WHAT SUPPLIES WILL MY CHILD NEED FOR SCHOOL?

• Here is a link to our school supply list
• If you are going to be joining one of our Special Education Communications classes, you may purchase items from the Kinder or 1st grade list or you can reach out to Lauren Sammons and she will provide you with a list of supplies lnsammons@prosper-isd.net

WHAT ARE THE SCHOOL HOURS?

• 7:45am - 3:00pm (PLEASE NOTICE THE CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR)
• The first bell rings at 7:35 and announcements will begin. Instruction will start at 7:45.
• We strongly encourage all students to be in the building and in their seat at 7:35 so they can be ready when announcements start.
• Students can enter the building at 7:15 at the front or back entrance and the north entrance by the bike rack (only bike riders and walkers).
• Carline families: We need your help to practice good habits, responsibility, independence and to keep EVERYONE safe. Please help our students become independent when it comes to getting in and out of a car and/or buckling in or unbuckling a carseat. To keep you safe, our staff safe and our kids safe we ask drivers, PLEASE, do not get out of your car to help unbuckle or buckle your child. This is a very UNSAFE practice for everyone involved! Safety comes first, for EVERYONE! If your student requires extra time or needs a lot of assistance, please park in a designated space and walk across in the cross walk.
  
• Students should always exit (and enter) the vehicle from the passenger side, closest to the curb. Please take some to consider your families ride arrangement and ensure you have logistically considered this rule and are able to comply.
• There will be staff members at every entrance and in the carline to offer assistance and supervision.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

Below are our Arrival and Dismissal procedures and maps. Please take time to review them.

Please be patient the first few days of school. Safety is our #1 priority and dismissal will take much longer. We will get faster!

Morning Arrival

• Elementary campus doors will open at 7:15 am. Students should not be dropped off prior to 7:15 am. Students will go the the cafe until 7:35, starting on the 2nd day of school.

• The main doors for the entrance and exit of students will be monitored by staff for student entry and dismissal.

• Any students dropped off before the building is open will not be allowed inside the building.

• Parents are welcome to walk their child(ren) to their class on the first day of school only. After that, students will walk in the building independently to their morning arrival locations.

• Both the front and the back of the school can be utilized from 7:15-7:45. After 7:45, you will need to enter at the front of the school.

Afternoon Dismissal

Each family will be given two car tags with the specific name format. PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR TAGS FROM LAST YEAR. THEY WILL NOT WORK. You will receive these at Meet The Teacher. You must have this hang tag when you pick your child up. If you do not, you will have to park your car and come inside to have your ID checked. We will only check IDs in the front office.

Car riders

• We will dismiss the students with a last name that starts with A-L in the front East side) and M-Z will dismiss in the back (west side).
• Parents must have the school provided car tag to pick up their student(s).
• Golf carts are welcomed in the car line.

Walkers

• Walkers will be dismissed from north end of the school facing Roseland Drive.
• Walkers MUST utilize the crosswalks with crossing guards.
• All K-1 students who are walkers will not be allowed to walk alone. They will be released from the North doors to guardians with tags. If you would like your child to walk home with an older sibling and/or neighbor, you will fill out a permission slip at Meet the Teacher. They will meet in the 200 hallway and be released.
• If an adult plans to meet them, they must have a car tag with the proper label to be released.
• Adults meeting students should not access the parking lots or try to cross them. This is unsafe. If your child is a walker or biker and you have come to meet them we kindly ask that you are on foot or bike as well.
• Many of our families utilize golf carts. These must be legally parked when you are not driving them. The grass is not legal parking. If you are utilizing a golf cart, you should be in the car rider line.

Car Tags

• Car tags will be provided at Meet the Teacher. Each family will receive two car tags. If you would like an additional car tag or lose one and would like to replace it, they will be available in the front office.

Transportation Change

• In the event you have a transportation change, please call or email Denise White prior to 2:00pm (469-219-2340 drwhite0@prosper-isd.net) . This will notify the front office and the teacher will be made aware of the change.
• Do not email your teacher due to there not being a guarantee they will get the message in time. All changes must be made through the front office prior to 2:00pm.

Early Pick Up

• As part of safety and security measures, we will no longer release students after 2:35. Please plan ahead if you need to check your student out early for an appointment and pick them up prior to 2:35pm.
• Students will not be called down ahead of time to wait to be pickup in the front office. We will call your student down upon your arrival, after we have checked your photo ID.
• Students are only allowed to be picked up by their parent/guardian or an emergency contact listed in Skyward.
• If you plan to pick your child up early, please make sure you have your driver's license with you.

Bus Information

• Parents can access bus information through Skyward. To sign up for transportation services, please contact 469-219-2065. If you signed up for bus service before July 12, 2024, you will have service beginning on the first day of school. Families who registered after that will have service on on of before September 4, 2024. Please note that Wellspring sidewalks are finished and this area no longer receives bus service.

HOW DO I VOLUNTEER/GET INVOLVED?

• We have a fantastic PTO! There will be multiple opportunities for you to get involved throughout the year. You can start by joining PTO through their website at https://johnsonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/
• PISD requires anyone who volunteers to complete a background check each year. This form can be found on the PISD website by visiting www.prosper-isd.net, click on parents and then Volunteer Background Check.

LUNCH INFORMATION

Coming to visit for lunch is a great opportunity to connect with our school and your student(s) throughout the year. We ask that parents refrain from visiting during lunch prior to September 5th if possible to allow our students to build friendships and familiarize themselves with routines and procedures.

• Guests must park in the parking lot.
• Guests must have their ID scanned and given a badge to wear.
• Lunch schedule to come!

To put money on your child's lunch/breakfast account, please visit My School Bucks.

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Meal Account Restrictions Form

WHAT IF I NEED TO BRING SOMETHING TO MY CHILD DURING THE SCHOOL DAY?

Protecting our instructional minutes is of utmost importance and we, therefore, will not make phone calls to the classroom. Parents are welcome to leave items in the front lobby. Please make sure all items are labeled with your child's first and last name as well as their teacher's name. We will ensure the items are delivered to the student.

HOW DO I PUT MONEY ON MY CHILD'S BREAKFAST/LUNCH ACCOUNT?

Payments should be submitted through MySchoolBucks. You can access the myschoolbucks.com tab located under the Parents tab on the PISD website.

WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR TO SCHOOL?

All students are required to follow the Prosper ISD dress code. Students are encouraged to wear closed toe shoes with rubber soles every day for safety reasons. PE requires closed toe shoes for safety as well. Flip Flops are discouraged as they can be a hazard on the playground and in the gym. Please click here to view the PISD Dress and Grooming Standards.

HOW SHOULD I DROP OFF MEDICATION FOR MY CHILD?

If your child will need medication administered during school hours, please be advised you will need to drop off medication and fill out the medication form prior to the first day of school

Please call our campus nurse, Nurse Grant, at 469-219-2340 to schedule a time to drop off the medication and fill out the medication form.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY CHILD IS ABSENT?

Below you will find a quick overview of the PISD School Attendance policies, but it is highly recommended that parents review the Student Handbooks for your child's campus located on the PISD website (click here) to become familiar with the Attendance policy.

1. Parents should notify the school the morning their child will be absent. All absence notifications and notes will be submitted electronically. Parents will notify the campus of a student’s absence through Skyward Family Access as opposed to calling or emailing the campus attendance clerk to notify the school of the student’s absence. Additionally, this electronic documentation satisfies the signed parent note requirement (state required documentation). When an absence request is submitted through Skyward Family Access, the attendance clerk/registrar will be notified by email. Please go to your child's campus page and choose Attendance under the parents tab to submit an absence.
2. When a student returns from an absence at a doctor's office, a signed doctor’s note displaying the date on which the student was seen in the office must be sent to the school attendance email (johnson-attendance@prosper-isd.net) within 2 days of the absence. The parent indication that the student was at the doctor will not qualify as a doctor's note. Please go to your child's campus page and choose Attendance under the parents tab to submit a doctor's note.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

I want to take this opportunity to tell you about the safety measures that we have in place to protect our staff and our students. While I wish I could make the absolute promise that nothing would ever happen in Prosper, I cannot. But the promise that I can make to you is that every staff member is committed to making our school as safe as humanly possible. We are aware. We are diligent. We are trained.

• One officer on campus.

• Every staff member has been trained about what to do in case of an emergency or active shooter.

• Every campus is audited by our police department every year, which is beyond the requirements of the Texas Education Agency who only requires a campus audit every three years.

• Every exterior door has been examined by our maintenance staff and police department to ensure that automatic locking systems are operational.

• Every classroom door is locked by default.

• Every campus has controlled access to enter the building. Security vestibules locked during the day.

• Every visitor must check in with the front office and provide a driver’s license to enter.

• Every district phone is equipped with a one-touch button that is directly connected to the police department for 911 response.