Johnson Weekly e-Reminders
May 11, 2018
Calendar for Next Week
*Monday, May 14 (DAY 2)
JSA Orff Ensemble @ 7:45-8:25am
Academy Expansion @ 3:50-5:30pm
Let Me Run @ 3:50-5:00pm
JSA Orff Ensemble @ 3:50-4:50pm
Jane Boyd @ 3:50-6:00pm
Band & Orchestra Registration Night at each Middle School @ 6:30pm
*Tuesday, May 15 (DAY 3)
5th grade study trip to Dubuque @ 9am-5pm
Safe Touch Presentations
JSA Dance @ 3:50-4:50pm
Jane Boyd @ 3:50-6:00pm
*Wednesday, May 16 (DAY 1)
Safe Touch Presentations
Let Me Run @ 3:50-5:00pm
Gospel Choir @ 3:50-5:00pm
Jane Boyd @ 3:50-6:00pm
*Thursday, May 17 (DAY 2)
Jane Boyd @ 3:50-6:00pm
JSA Wendy's Night @ 5-7pm
*Friday, May 18 (DAY 3)
STEAM Expo Showcase Day!
Early Dismissal @ 2:20pm
Jane Boyd @ 2:20-6:00pm
OFFICE REMINDERS
Breakfast Menu CLICK HERE
Lunch Menu CLICK HERE
Looking Ahead...
May 22nd- Senior Walk/ Senior Day of Service
May 24th- Field Day @ Brucemore
May 25th- 5th grade FUN RUN @ Noelridge Park
May 25th- Last day of Jane Boyd- before & after school programing
May 29th- 5th grade Celebration
May 28th- NO SCHOOL
June 1st- LAST DAY of SCHOOL**
**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.
Kernels 2018 League of Dreams program for 2nd and 3rd grade boys and girls
Additional brochures can be picked up in the office
JANE BOYD Notes.....
The last day of before and after school at both locations is Friday May 25th. When we return for the last week of school, all kids who've attended Jane Boyd at Johnson and/or the Community House will need to begin being picked up from school at dismissal time each day. Busing to other locations will not be provided.
Megan I.
STEAM Expo
Our third annual STEAM Expo is May 18th. Join the Johnson STEAM Academy community in celebrating how we guide all JSA learners to discover their passions through innovative and rigorous learning experiences. The purpose of the STEAM Expo is to provide students with an opportunity to showcase how authentic, innovative and hands-on approaches to learning are helping them learn and grow.
Mark you calendars: The Family Showcase is May 18th from 1:00-2:00 pm. During this time you will have the opportunity to view the innovative learning experiences we provide for JSA students. Students will share their learning in a classroom of their choice. Like a Discovery Day, student choice and voice were a part of the grouping process.
This year, we are also hosting a Community Showcase May 18th from 9:30-11:30. The purpose of the this event is to provide community members with an opportunity to become empowered to become a part of the JSA community of supporters and advocates.
Please invite community and business members to sign up for the Community Showcase by registering at Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/JSACommunityMembers
Playtime Poppy: FREE Summer Theatre Adventure
Hello from Playtime Poppy!
Each summer, we offer a free summer theatre camp for ages 7 - 14. This summer, we are partnering with the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library to present a world premier script based upon Czech & Slovak folk tales written by Cavan Hallman (local playwright) and directed by Darrin Crow (local storyteller). It will be an incredible opportunity to explore theatre, culture and community.
Auditions are Sunday, May 20 from 1:00 - 4:00 at the NCSML. The Adventure is June 11 - 16, also at the NCSML. We are hoping to reach those students who don't otherwise have access to arts programming in the summer. We could use your help in identifying students and encouraging them to audition. We would love to work with them this summer. A flyer is attached. Our website contains more details: https://playtimepoppy.org/education/summer-theatre-adventure/
If you have any questions or thoughts, please let us know! We would be happy to hear from you.
Best,
Kristen
Kristen Richardson Wilcox (Washington, Class of 1992!)
Playtime Poppy's Assistant
319.899.8556
Playtime Poppy Children's Theatre
Iowa Theater Building
102 Third Street SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
**See flyer attached below
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
**Volunteers Needed for Field Day on May 24th- Volunteers will be needed to walk with students to Brucemore and to assist with the Field Day events. Younger students will be going in the morning and the older students will be going in the afternoon. ALL students will be having lunch together at about noon at Brucemore. Please join us for whatever time you are available. All help is appreciated!
Fish Tank Helper- We are looking for someone to help upkeep our fish tank. Please inquire at the front desk.
DONATION REQUESTS
Small plastic trays with no dividers- please drop off in the Art Studio
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
PTA NOTES.....
JSA PTA Facebook page CLICK HERE
May 17th is the next JSA Wendy's Night
2018-2019 PTA Board
President- April McCreight
V. President- Brandi Parsons
Secretary- Debbie Ackerman
Treasurer- Wendy Greene
New on the Virtual Backpack....
Jump Rope Camp.... CLICK HERE
2nd -8th grade Warrior Volleyball Camp....CLICK HERE
Middle School band & orchestra sign-up.....CLICK HERE
MercyCare School Physicals.....CLICK HERE
Eastern Iowa Arts Summer Registration.....CLICK HERE
NewBo Summer Challenge STEM Camps......CLICK HERESylvan Summer STEM.....CLICK HERE
Mathnasium Summer Power Math Programs....CLICK HERE
Mathew 25 Summer Camps for Kids....CLICK HERE
Heroes Safety Camp....CLICK HERE
Ceramic Center Summer Camps....CLICK HERE
Girl Scout Summer Adventure....CLICK HERE
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