Johnson Weekly e-Reminders
December 14, 2018
Calendar for Next Week....
Monday, December 17, DAY 2
JB Academy @ 7:30-8:50am
Academy Expansion @ 3:50-5:30pm
JB Academy @ 3:50-6:00pm
Tuesday, December 18, DAY 3
JB Academy @ 7:30-8:50am
Lego League @ 3:50-5:00pm
JB Academy @ 3:50-6:00pm
Wednesday, December 19, DAY 1
JB Academy @ 7:30-8:50am
2nd grade Learning Celebration @ 2:45pm
K-2 Life Cycles Exhibition @ 3:15pm
Gospel Choir @ 3:50-5:00pm
JB Academy @ 3:50-6:00pm
Thursday, December 20, DAY 2
WFL Book Wrapping Event
JB Academy @ 7:30-8:50am
Holiday Sing-a-Long @ 2:20pm & 3:00pm
Rites of Passage @ 3:50-4:50pm
Lego League @ 3:50-5:00pm
Friday, December 21, DAY 3
Early Dismissal @ 2:20pm
JB Academy @ 7:30-8:50am
JB Academy @ 2:20-6:00pm
OFFICE REMINDERS....
2018-2019 School Calendar..... CLICK HERE
2018-2019 School Supply list....... CLICK HERE
Click HERE for Breakfast and Lunch menus
Breakfast is served 8:15am-8:40am
Class Bell schedules:
Monday-Thursday 8:50am-3:50pm
Friday 8:50am-2:20pm
**The weather is turning cold. Please dress your student appropriately. Please make sure your student/s have a hat, coat, and mittens each day as we have recess outside.
Upcoming Events....
12/24-1/1/2019- NO SCHOOL - Holiday Break
1/2- Classes Resume
1/4- Discovery Day #3
1/7 & 1/9- Safe Touch presentations
1/7- JSA PTA meeting
1/14- No School
1/15- 2nd semester begins
1/21- No School
1/25- PTA Winter Dance
Family Survey
Hello Johnson STEAM Academy families,
Family feedback is an important part of helping us learn and grow at Johnson STEAM Academy. We ask you to consider taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings with us in our family survey. In addition to using the survey results for improvement, we will use the survey as a piece of documentation for the Magnet Standards of Excellence Certification Program through Magnet Schools of America. This is a rigorous evaluation process conducted by the National Institute for Magnet School Leadership (NIMSL) and is based on the National Magnet School Standards of Excellence and the five pillars of magnet schools.
You can access the survey at this link: http://bit.ly/JSAFamilySurveyWinter2018
Thank you in advance for donating your precious time to fill out the survey and for your continued support of learning at Johnson STEAM Academy!
Candace Lynch, Principal
Johnson STEAM Academy
Holiday Break Meals....
Salvation Army
Thursday, December 20th 11:30 – 1 PM
1000 C Ave NW
No need to call ahead, but for additional information 319-364-9131
St Paul’s United Methodist Church
Monday, December 24th 12 – 2 PM
1340 3rd Ave SE
Register with United Way at 319-739-4211
St Marks United Methodist Church
Tuesday, December 25th 12 – 2 PM
4700 Johnson Ave NW
Register with United Way at 319-739-4211
First Church of the Open Bible
Tuesday, December 25th 11 – 1 PM
1911 E Ave NW
Call ahead to 319-363-3117, can assist with transportation if requested
Things to do during Winter Break......
Cedar Rapids Ice Area Family Skate..... CLICK HERE
Coe College Softball Clinics..... CLICK HERE
Grant Wood AEA Online Resources...... CLICK HERE
JSA Song of the Month- December
Our December song of the month is “The Rhythm of the Season!” by Teresa Jennings. Here is a link to the PPT with the lyrics/music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5jq1_R_mFA
Please note:
- We will sing this at our annual Holiday Sing-a-long on Dec. 20
- Check out the related Rhythm of the Season gallery display coming soon…
Happy Caroling!
Melissa Summers
Music/Curriculum Integration Specialist
Donations Needed.....
Donations Needed for next Discovery Day on Jan 4th.....
*Half gallon milk or juice cardboard cartons (not plastic). Please drop off for Mrs. Sabin in Room 118
*1 gallon milk jugs, preferably rinsed out please. Please drop off for Mrs. Clymer in Room 108
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STEAM Lab items needed....
Toilet paper rolls
Paper towel rolls
Foil
Foam pieces
Plastic cups
Disposable Bowls
Plastic bottles
Marshmallows
Please drop off donations in the Main Office
Thank You!!
Volunteers Needed....
Volunteers Needed for WFL Book Wrapping Event- December 20th:
Students will be receiving new books and WFL volunteers will be wrapping them on Dec 20th. We need a Morning and Afternoon volunteer to help with keep the classes organized. To volunteer contact Leah Ferring at LFerring@cr.k12.ia.us
Volunteers Needed for Discovery Day #3- January 4th:
We are in need of Volunteers to help with Discovery Day on January 4th @ 9:30-1:30pm. Its such a fun day! Please Volunteer even if you can only come for an hour or two. To volunteer contact Leah Ferring at LFerring@cr.k12.ia.us
Jane Boyd Notes....
December
- 24-25th – Holiday/No Achievement Academy
- 27-28th – Winter Break/No school. No Jane Boyd Program.
- 31st – Holiday/No Program
Harambee House
Mental Health Services
The Jane Boyd Harambee House in partnership with Four Oaks and Linn County Mental Health and Disability Services is offering FREE mental health services to those no insurance or who are under insured. Services are available to parents and children by walk in appointments during designated hours and by referral from a service provider.
Mental Health Services being provided will include: therapy, individual and family skill building, assistance with accessing health insurance, and referrals to medication management and/or other support services.
To access services, stop into Harambee House during designated hours and inform the receptionist that you’re looking for mental health support. You will be provided a short screening and the opportunity to meet with a mental health professional. It’s that simple!
Where: Harambee House 404 17th St. SE
When: Mondays 10am-5pm; Tuesdays 10-12pm; Wednesdays 1-5pm; Thursdays 10-12pm; Fridays 10am-5pm
For more information, call: 319-366-1408
PTA NOTES.....
JSA PTA Facebook page CLICK HERE
Next PTA Meeting:
January 7, 2019
The PTA has set up a Holiday Wish List display in the school lobby. If you would like to show your appreciation to the amazing teachers and staff at JSA this holiday season, but don't really know what to get for them... stop by the display and grab a wish list for your specific teacher / staff member! We've collected lists of some of their favorite things and also some supplies that they could use for their classrooms.
Thank you for your support and have a great day!
JSA PTA
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Hello Families,
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2018-2019 PTA Board:
President- Debbie Ackerman
V. President- Brandi Parsons
Co-Secretaries- Corrie Block & Jason Block
Treasurer- Wendy Greene
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