W.A. Johnson Family Newsletter
September, 2023
November, 2023
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Important Dates to Remember
November, 2023
November 6 - 16: Food and Toiletry Drive
November 9: PTA Meeting @3:45 in Innovation Lab
November 10: Johnson Spirit Day
November 15: Portillo's Fundraiser (Flyer below)
November 16: 5th grade Heritage Night
November 20: Teacher Institute Day - No Student Attendance
November 21: Teacher Professional Development - No Student Attendance
November 29-30: Holiday Shop sponsored by the PTA
November 22, 23, 24: Thanksgiving Break - No Student Attendance
December, 2023
December 7: PTA Meeting @3:45 in Innovation Lab
December 8: Johnson Spirit Day
December 14: Wheel of Wisdom Assemblies
December 15: Johnson Spirit Day
December 21 - January 5: Winter Break
January, 2024
January 8: Classes Resume
January 15: Martin Luther King Day - No Student Attendance
January 31: Kid's Heart Challenge Kick-off
Outdoor Recess
As the weather begins to get colder we wanted to remind you to please send your child to school with a warm coat, hat, and gloves. We will take advantage of any opportunity in which it is safe fo us to be outside for recess.
Portillo's Fundraiser
Please Join us at Portillo;s for a fundraiser to support the PTA!
Wednesday, November 15th from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Portillo's
1500 Busse Rd.
Elk Grove Village, IL
If ordering online or in the app use code: PORTILLOS13
Click on the pictures below for a printable flyer
5th Grade Heritage Night
The time is finally here for Heritage Night!
Fifth graders have been working so hard and are finally ready to share with their family and friends.
Heritage Night will take place in the W.A. Johnson Cafeteria on Thursday, November 16th from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
5th Grade students should be dropped off at Door #24 @ 5:45pm.
Please click HERE for more information.
Food and Toiletry Drive
The Student Leadership team will be collecting non-perishable food and toiletry items starting Monday, November 6th. The last day to donate will be Thursday, November 16th. All items will be donated to the Bensenville/Wood Dale Food Pantry. Please click on the image below for more information and a list of suggested items.
Show Your School Spirit!
Jaguar Fridays...
Every Friday we will celebrate being Johnson Jaguars! Please wear your spirit wear or blue and yellow to show your Jaguar Pride every Friday!
Spirit Week - November 13-17
Each month we will celebrate our students showing their ROARS by being respectful, responsible, and safe at school. Please see the flyer below for November's Spirit Week Celebration.
Click on the picture for a larger version of the flyer in English and Spanish
Attendance
Social Emotional Learning Newsletter
Healthy Snacks
We encourage all students to bring a healthy snack and water bottle to school every day. Each classroom has a designated time for students to eat a healthy snack. Below is a list of snack ideas. Please be mindful of students with allergies. You child's teacher will inform you if a particular item is not safe for all students in the classroom. School snacks are available in the event your child does not bring a snack from home.
- Cheese
- Fresh fruit
- Yogurt
- Veggies with hummus or ranch
- Dried fruit
- Granola bars
- Popcorn
- Fruit pouches
- Guacamole with chips
- Pretzels
- Crackers with cheese
- Crackers
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Cottage cheese
- Goldfish Crackers
- Cheese-its
- Graham Crackers
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Safe 2 Help
Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, and website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com) to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment.
Click on the images below to get more information.
Students made a pledge to put their "Best Foot Forward" by being respectable, responsible, and safe this year!
PTA - Parent Teacher Association
- Membership Dues: Click here to pay Johnson PTA membership dues online
- The 1st PTA meeting will be held on next meeting is on September 7th at 3:45pm
- Zoom option to share with families: PTA Meeting Zoom link. This will be the same link for ALL meetings this school year
PTA Board Members:
Victoria Myhre, President
Diana Sanchez, Vice President
Nicki Zengilani, Secretary
Christina Palacios, Treasurer
PTA email: johnsonjaguarspta@gmail.com
Google Voice phone: (773) 234-8284
Special Bonus: For every 2023-24 $10 membership, the PTA will give each member $10 in scholastic dollars to use at the Book Fair!
PowerSchool
Parent Portal
The PowerSchool Parent Portal is an online system that will provide parents access to their students’ schedules, attendance, assignments and grades.
Celebrating Birthdays
We all like to feel special on our birthday. One way we can do that is by celebrating with our teachers and classmates. Due to allergy concerns and ongoing COVID safety measures, students will not be allowed to pass out edible treats this year. Non-Food items may be brought in to share with classmates.
Here are some suggestions:
- Mini Play-doh
- Small bottle of bubbles
- Party Favors
- Donate a game to the classroom
- Stickers
- Fun Straws
- Donate a book to the classroom to be read aloud to the class
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Each month, the district will post the breakfast and lunch menus for elementary and middle school.
Please use the link below to view the menus.