News and events

February 2023

In my previous message, I asked for you to take a deliberate pause to try and slow things down just a bit. One suggestion was to cuddled up with your child(ren) and read a book together. This month we celebrate reading and hope to infuse some fun and excitement into our students through our I Love to Read activities. Our theme this year is: Johnsville Land (aka Candy Land). We have turned our halls into Lollipop Lane, Chocolate Falls, and Cupcake Commons just to name a few. Students are searching for King Candy along with hearing from Mystery Readers. We have designated time when we all Drop Everything And Read as one school. Also, our students and staff have decorated their doors and our Blaine Police Officers will be coming to Johnsville to judge them. We ask you to record reading minutes at home as classes try to help King Candy reach Candy Castle through the accumulation of reading minutes! Enjoy!

When you come in for Parent/Teacher Conferences you will see our version of Candy Land here at Johnsville Land. We will also have the Book Fair going on in our media center. We hope you can drop by to view our selection of books.

Heggie's Pizza Order Pick Up: Tuesday, February 7: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Our Heggie's Pizza Fundraiser was a huge success! It's really important that you make time between 4:00pm-6:00pm on Tuesday, February 7 to pick up your pizza orders. We do not have extra space to store pizza orders! Thank You!

Parent/Teacher Conferences: February 16, 21, and 23

Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. They are important meetings to talk about progress, goals, and upcoming benchmarks in your child's education. If you are needing to sign up for a date and time, please connect with your child's classroom teacher. Thank you for partnering with us!

**Please check out the Lost and Found - it is overflowing at this moment! We will have clothes displayed through conferences. After conferences, the clothes will be donated.

President's Day: Monday, February 20

In recognition of our nation's presidents, there is no school for all students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. The district offices and schools are closed.

Professional Development Day: Tuesday, February 20

There is no school for our students on this day. Teachers are in professional development classes.

PTO Meeting: Tuesday, February 21

You are always welcome to attend Johnsville PTO Meetings every third Tuesday of the month. Meetings begin at 6:30pm in the Johnsville Media Center.

Picture Day: Tuesday, February 28

Along with having a class picture, your child has the option to take individual pictures as well. Flyers will be coming home the week of February 6. You can pre-order at mylifetouch.com with Picture Day ID: EVTRV2PGG

Science Fair

We had over 35 student scientists enter a project for our annual Science Fair. We say "thank you" to you for your support and guidance as our students experiment and take risks with their learning. This event is put on every year at Johnsville with leadership from our parents. Thank you to all that had a hand in making this event happen for our students. Lastly, I would like to thank our Blaine Police Dept., parents, and grandparents for volunteering to judge the projects. Your time and energy is greatly appreciated.

Heggie's Pizza Fundraiser

THANK YOU!!! Thank you for helping sell and/or order pizza for Johnsville Elementary! As a community, we sold over 3,500 pizzas. That is approximately $9,900 that will come back to Johnsville Elementary.

Heggies Distribution Day - February 7th

Help distribute and sort pizza orders picked up by our families (outside event- dress warm!)

Click here to see available shifts and to sign up!

Conference Meal Donations and Help - February 16th, 21st and 23rd

Donate needed items for staff meals during conferences, and/or help set-up or clean-up the staff lounge. Click on the hyperlinks below to sign up!

• Taco Night - Feb 16th
• Cane's Chicken Night - Feb 21st
• Pizza Night - Feb 23rd
• Set-up or Clean-up

Winter Book Fair - February 10th, 16th, 21st and 23rd

Help set-up, work during the event (cashiering, helping with customers, and keeping books organized), and teardown

Click here to see available shifts and to sign up!

Spring Picture Day - February 28th

Assist photographers and students getting their pictures taken.

Click here to see available shifts and to sign up!

Remember to fill out the Volunteer Application Forms for the 2022-23 school year, and to be notified when opportunities become available throughout the school year: Volunteer at Johnsville Elementary

Questions? Contact Jenni Kulseth, Volunteer Services Coordinator
jennifer.kulseth@ahschools.us or (763) 506-3030

Students will go outside as long as the temp is above 0 and the windchill is above -10. Therefore, we need students to come prepared for all the elements. Please make sure your student comes to school each day with a winter jacket, hat, mittens/gloves, snow pants and boots.

We have a very limited amount of spare coats/snow pants/boots at school for students who many forget. If you need assistance in obtaining winter gear for your student, please consider this local resource. Supplies may be limited, so it's best to call ahead to see if supplies are available in your desired sizes:

Anoka County Social Services office - Salvation Army
1201 89th Ave NE, Suite 130, Blaine, MN
763-755-6873

Any questions or concerns, please contact Jenni Foster, School Social Worker, at 763-506-3058 or jenni.foster@ahschools.us