Johnson Weekly e-Reminders
March 15, 2018
Calendar for Next Week
*Monday, March 19 (DAY 2)
Classes Resume...
JSA Orff Ensemble @ 7:45-8:25am
Academy Expansion @ 3:50-5:30pm
JSA Harmony Strings @ 3:50-4:50
JSA Orff Ensemble @ 3:50-4:50pm
Writers Workshop @ 3:50-4:50pm
What you Wear @ 3:50-4:50pm
Comic Club @ 3:50-4:50pm
Jane Boyd @ 3:50-6:00pm
*Tuesday, March 20 (DAY 3)
Water Rocks from Iowa State visits 3rd and 4th grade
Intramurals @ 7:45-8:25am
Girls on the Run 3:50-5:00pm
JSA Dance @ 3:50-4:50pm
Primary Potters @ 3:50-4:50pm
Book Club @ 3:50-4:50pm
STEAM Challenge @ 3:50-4:50pm
GREAT Kindness! @ 3:50-4:50pm
We Power Up @ 3:50-4:50pm
Jane Boyd @ 3:50-6:00pm
*Wednesday, March 21 (DAY 1)
Kindergarten BMI testing
3rd/4th grade trip to the Hoover Museum Underground Railroad Production
Intramurals @ 7:45-8:25am
JSA Band @ 3:50-4:50pm
Gospel Choir @ 3:50-5:00pm
Green Team @ 3:50-4:50pm
Collage Art @ 3:50-4:50pm
Jane Boyd @ 3:50-6:00pm
*Thursday, March 22 (DAY 2)
3rd - 5th grade Junior Achievement lessons
Girls on the Run 3:50-5:00pm
JSA Ambassadors @ 3:50-4:50pm
Rites of Passage @ 3:50-4:50pm
Lego Club @ 3:50-4:50pm
Titanic Search @ 3:50-4:50pm
Story Art @ 3:50-4:50pm
We Power Up @ 3:50-4:50pm
Jane Boyd @ 3:50-6:00pm
*Friday, March 23 (DAY 3)
Early Dismissal @ 2:20pm
School Store 7:45-8:25am
Intramurals @ 7:45-8:25am
JSA Band @ 2:20-4:00pm
Harmony Strings @ 2:20-4:00pm
Garden Club @ 2:20-4:00pm
Jane Boyd @ 2:20-6:00pm
Cub Scouts @ 2:45-4:15pm
OFFICE REMINDERS
Breakfast Menu CLICK HERE
Lunch Menu CLICK HERE
Students cannot enter the building until 8:10 am
March 26th - Spring Pictures
**Classes will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018, to make-up for class time lost to weather-related cancellations. This date is designated on the District calendar as a make-up date; it will be an Early Dismissal Day.
Create Happiness Throughout Our School
Dear Johnson Steam Academy Families:
Educators across the country are discovering the importance of building a positive student culture inside their classrooms. Research shows that instilling and encouraging positive character strengths, such as kindness, compassion and perseverance, is just as important to our children as the basics of learning math and reading. Today, we want our kids to grow up in a world that celebrates character strengths and promotes their overall well-being.
Live Happy, along with myself, invite you to take part in the happiness movement! On Tuesday, March 20th, we will be celebrating the International Day of Happiness by having a happiness wall in the gallery at the school. As the kids go from lunch to recess, they will be invited to post a note on the wall saying how they will spread happiness to others.
On this day, we also want to encourage the kids to wear a color that makes them happy. Or if they have a favorite shirt with a positive message on it, that would be great too!
You can learn more about #HappyActs and our celebration on the International Day of Happiness on March 20 of every year at happyacts.org
Sue Christensen
Big Sister
Washington High School Volunteers for Discovery Day on March 9th
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
**Fish Tank Helper- We are looking for someone to help upkeep our fish tank. Please inquire at the front desk.
**Needed Volunteers- We are looking for volunteers that can wind-up tangled yarn for the Art Studio (this can be done at home)
Assistant Coach for Boys Let Me Run- Monday/Wednesday @ 3:50-5:00pm (especially looking for someone to help on Wednesdays)- the group meets late March thru May,
Winter Gear and Clothing Organizer- an hour once a week or once bi-weekly to help insure our small storage space in the clinic is orderly. Anytime between 9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday.
Reading Buddies Needed- 1 hour a week working with students on reading
DONATION REQUESTS
** small plastic trays with no dividers (ex. Lean Cuisine, etc)- please drop off in the Art Studio
** (8) 2 liter bottles- please drop off in the Art Studio
**Snacks needed for Enrichments- such as: granola bars, fruit snacks, etc
Plastic lids- Any plastic lid that is washed and ready. Milk jug, cottage cheese, juice, Gatorade. The more colorful the better! No clear lids. Please bring them to the Art Studio
Summer Sing 2018 Performing Arts - Show Choir Camp
Hello Families,
I am bringing my yearly performing arts/show choir camp to Franklin Middle School this summer. The 21st Annual camp is for any 6-9th grade student in 2018-2019. (Also open to students from other schools). The camp is a great opportunity to build skills in singing, dancing and drama, of all ability levels. The camp is also a great way to get a jump-start on the 2018-2019 show choir season at Franklin Middle School.
Please feel free to forward this email to other interested families, as well as current 5th grade students. I will also send the information to the directors at the elementary feeder schools. The camp capacity is 65 students.
Let me know if you have any questions. Hope your child is able to attend.
--
David W. Griffin
Founder & Executive Director
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
www.easterniowaartsacademy.org
Choral Music Director
Franklin Middle School
319-360-1135
**see flyer attached below
***Neighborhood Events***
March 16:
Event: Star Lab
Where: Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
When: 1-3pm
Cost: FREE
Info: Drop in Activity
March 16:
Event: Guided Tours of the Mansion
Where: Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids
When: 10am - 3pm
Cost: FREE
March 16:
Event: Friday Flicks: Coco
Where: Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W. William St, Hiawatha
When: 2:30pm
Cost: FREE
Info: Rated PG. 109 minutes
March 16:
Event: Maker Workshop Day Camp
Where: The Iowa Children's Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville
When: 9am-4pm
Cost: $25 per session
Info: During spring break, kids can come be an engineer for a day, Morning and afternoon sessions available. Go online to theicm.org/product/march-16-day-camp/
March 16:
Event: Rock N Skate
Where: Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids
When: 7-10pm
Cost: $6
Info: Music provided by Insanity DJ Services
March 17:
Event: Solon Craft & Vendor Show
Where: Solon Public Library, 320 W. Main St, Solon
When: 8am - 1pm
Cost: FREE
March 17:
Event: SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick's Day Parade
Where: Downtown Cedar Rapids
When: 1-3:30pm
Cost: FREE
March 17:
Event: Shamrock Skate
Where: Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids
When: 1:30-5pm & 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $4
March 17:
Event: Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair
Where: Lindale Mall, 444 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
When: 1-5pm
Cost: FREE
Info: Students in 6th thru 12th grade compete with science projects to earn awards, prizes and scholarships. For more info.. eisef.org
March 17:
Event: 21st Annual Arc March
Where: Lindale Mall, 4444 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
When: 8am
Info: to sign up go to arceci.org
March 20:
Event: Poetry Reading
Where: Kesler Lecture Hall of Hickik Hall, Coe College, 1220 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
When: 4:30pm
Cost: FREE
Info: Featuring Ann Struthers and Nick Twemlow
Johnson STEAM Academy Magnet School
Johnson STEAM Academy provides an innovative, respectful, educational environment for all its students. It does this by focusing on academic achievement through a curriculum infused with STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
Email: LFerring@cr.k12.ia.us
Website: http://johnson.cr.k12.ia.us/
Location: 355 18th Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Phone: (319)558-2174
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnsonSTEAMacademy?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
Twitter: @JSAmagnet