News and events

January 2023

Happy New Year to all! I hope that your winter break provided you with time to pause, relax, and connect with those around you. On a personal note, I enjoy this time of year so much! The time to reflect and re-adjust to all that I've tried to do or be in the previous year. It brings a motivation to begin again with my failed attempts and build off of my triumphs and successes. This also seems to be the time of year when we shift from 3rd gear to 5th gear (things start moving even faster). I ask you to make a valiant effort to pause, live in the moment, and find time to be with your children! Make the most of the time in the car going from one activity to another, take out a board game rather than a device, and find time to eat together, read together, or just be together. Happy 2023!

Heggie's Pizza Fundraiser: January 3 - January 17

Our Heggie's Pizza Fundraiser is upon us which means it's January! January 3 through January 17 students/families will have the opportunity to sell Heggie's Pizza for Johnsville Elementary. Your child should have brought home an envelope for the fundraiser on Tuesday, January 3.

Roosevelt Middle School visits Johnsville: Friday, January 6

As a way for our 5th Graders to learn a little bit about middle school, students and staff from Roosevelt Middle will be visiting Johnsville Elementary on Friday, January 6 during the school day. Jaguar students will hear performances from RMS band, orchestra, and choir along with learning about each instrument. 5th Graders will also hear about middle school life and classes. You will be receiving the information below from your child's assigned middle school as well.

5th to 6th Grade Resources for Roosevelt Middle School

Step 1: Review the 6th grade Registration Presentation with deadlines and procedures.

Step 2: Complete the 6th Grade Registration form with caregivers by 1/13/23.

Music Choice Descriptions

Music FAQs

For additional registration questions, please contact Kristin Karlson

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day: Monday, January 16

In honor of Dr. King, the Anoka-Hennepin School District is closed. There is no school for students and staff on this day. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a civil rights legend. In the mid-1950s, Dr. King led the movement to end segregation and counter prejudice in the United States through the means of peaceful protest. His speeches—some of the most iconic of the 20th century—had a profound effect on the national consciousness.

PTO Meeting: Tuesday, January 17

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.

Science Fair: Wednesday, January 25

Many of our Jaguar 4th and 5th graders signed up for the Science Fair are preparing their projects for presentation and judging! This is always a special event for the entire school. All of our students will have the opportunity to view the projects that our 4th and 5th graders have prepared. We look forward to seeing the finished projects on January 25.

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

The window to sign up for conferences in February will be open on Thursday, January 12. These are important meetings to talk about progress, goals, and upcoming benchmarks in your child's education. I will be sending messaging to sign up for parent/teacher conferences on Thursday, January 12. Thank you for partnering with us!

Food Drive 2022

The outpouring of generosity through food and monetary donations was overwhelming. As a result of your generosity, many families were provided with food and a Cub Foods gift card to help get them through the winter break. Thank you for making a difference in our Johnsville community. Thank you to our 3rd Grade Team, Jenni Foster, and Scout Pack 412 of Johnsville and Sunrise for playing pivotal roles in making the Food Drive a success for our community!

Heggies Pizza Tabulation - January 19th & 20th

Help calculate and total pizza sales from students. We have a reserved meeting room at the Anoka County Library: Johnsville location (across the road from the school).

Click here to see available shifts and to sign up!

Science Fair - January 25th

Johnsville's Science Fair is a fun and educational way for 4th and 5th grade students to share their love for science with their families, teachers, friends, and volunteer judges. We need many volunteers to assist in making the science fair a success. There are several roles available such as set-up, judging, score tallying, and more! (No experience necessary to be a judge)

Click here to see available shifts and to sign up!

Heggies Pizza Distribution Day - February 7th

Volunteers will help with unloading the truck, sorting and/or the distribution of the Heggies Pizza Fundraiser orders. This is an outside event.
Click here to see available shifts and to sign up!

Enrichment Programs

Seeking volunteers who are interested in leading any of the following programs. Online training is available. Please contact Jenni Kulseth if you are interested. (Training is required)

• Challenge Reading
  Volunteers provide children with additional opportunities to foster a love of reading outside of the classroom by introducing various genres of literature, extending students' writing connections, and promoting higher level thinking skills. Like a book club! This occurs outside of school hours, usually after school.

• Math PLUS
  The purpose of the Math PLUS is to provide additional, on-going mathematical experiences for students in grade K-5. Students participate in math activities that reinforce problem solving, logic and reasoning, and communicating mathematical findings. This makes math learning fun! This occurs outside of school hours, usually after school.

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

We've had a beautiful fall with beautiful colors, warmer than normal temperatures, a lot of raking, and opportunities to be outside.

Here at Johnsville we believe in the importance of play and fresh air, even when it's cold out. 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