Johnson Weekly e-Reminders
November 2,, 2018
Calendar for Next Week....
Monday, November 5, DAY 2
JB Academy @ 7:30-8:50am
Intramurals @ 7:45-8:30am
Stories & STEAM @ 3:50-4:50pm
JSA Beat Busters @ 3:50-4:50pm
Let Me Run @ 3:50-5:00pm
Academy Expansion @ 3:50-5:30pm
JB Academy @ 3:50-6:00pm
PTA- 5:30pm Dinner, 6:00pm Meeting
Tuesday, November 6, DAY 3
Police PAL visits
JB Academy @ 7:30-8:50am
JSA Orff @ 3:50-4:50pm
Primary Potters @ 3:50-4:50pm
Poetry & Beyond @ 3:50-4:50pm
Air & Space @ 3:50-4:50pm
JSA Harmony Strings @ 3:50-4:50pm
Girls On The Run @ 3:50-5:00pm
Lego League @ 3:50-5:00pm
JB Academy @ 3:50-6:00pm
Wednesday, November 7, DAY 2
Police PAL visits
K-2 Snack Lady visits
JB Academy @ 7:30-8:50am
Intramurals @ 7:45-8:30am
Gospel Choir @ 3:50-5:00pm
Let Me Run @ 3:50-5:00pm
JSA Band @ 3:50-4:50pm
JB Academy @ 3:50-6:00pm
Thursday, November 8, DAY 2
Police PAL visits
K-2 Snack Lady visits
JB Academy @ 7:30-8:50am
5th grade Learning Celebration @ 2:45-3:45pm
Arts & Crafts @ 3:50-4:50pm
Mad Scientists @ 3:50-4:50pm
Fairy & Folktales @ 3:50-4:50pm
Rites of Passage @ 3:50-4:50pm
JSA Ambassors @ 3:50-4:50pm
Girls On The Run @ 3:50-5:00pm
Lego League @ 3:50-5:00pm
JB Academy @ 3:50-6:00pm
Friday, November 9, DAY 1
Early Dismissal @ 2:20pm
Police PAL visits
JB Academy @ 7:30-8:50am
Intramurals @ 7:45-8:30am
School Store @ 7:45-8:30am
Green Team @ 7:45-8:30am
Garden Club @ 2:20-4:00pm
JSA Harmony Strings @ 2:20-4:00pm
JSA Band @ 2:20-4:00pm
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. We do not let students in the building early.
Upcoming Events....
11/10- EIAA Arts Alive Showcase at FMS @ 9:30am-12noon
11/15- Girl Scout Meeting @ 5:30-7pm
11/16- K-2 Snack Lady visits
11/16- STEAM Discovery Day #2
11/16- Fall Enrichments end
11/19- 4th grade Symphony IV Concert
11/21- 11/23- NO SCHOOL
11/29- JSA Way Celebration
Lost Puppy.. Am I yours??
Found 8am Oct 31st @ JSA
Contact the Main Office #558-2174
JSA Ambassador Fall Fundraiser
Cedar Valley Humane Society thru November 8
Supplies needed for the shelter:
- toys
- treats
- towels
- wipes
- food
- collars
- leashes
- blankets
- cash donations
*Please place supplies in box in Gallery and cash donations in Office
Volunteers Needed....
Volunteers Needed for Discovery Day- November 16th:
We are in need of at least 5 or more Volunteers to help with Discovery Day on November 16 @ 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
PAW-SOME Attendance Volunteers needed:
Help us make it a PAWSOME year at JSA! Ms. Conyers is requesting 2-4 parents to help for 2-4 hours one day a month (sometime the first week of each month) to assist with celebrating our students with Paw-some Attendance. Volunteers will add Paws and/or stickers to lockers/classroom entry ways each month for those students being recognized for having one or fewer absences and one or fewer tardies each month. Stickers, paws, tape and markers will be provided; we just need you! Please send an email to aconyers@cr.k12.ia.us or 319-558-2174 Thanks in advance.
Weekend BackPack Program Volunteers needed:
We are looking for volunteers on Fridays to help deliver Weekend Backpack food bags to student's lockers. If interested contact Leah Ferring at LFerring@cr.k12.ia.us
“Lip Sync for Learning” -Friday, November 9
The Cedar Rapids Community Schools Foundation is once again presenting “Lip Sync for Learning!”
Friday, November 9 community leaders and school administrators will compete to claim the title "2018 Lip Sync for Learning Grand Champion!" Acts include teams from Z102.9, Brucemore, CR Fire Dept. and more – as well as Elementary Principals, McKinley Middle School, and the Superintendt's Cabinet.
All funds will support Foundation programs, including Kids in the Community field trips, Student Enrichment Grants, and Summer Literacy.
The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the CSPS Hall, 1101 3rd Street SE. Tickets are $50/person (includes 2 drink tickets and heavy appetizers).
Awards will be given for Grand Champion and People’s Choice, which is based on the highest total of funds raised for the Foundation.
For tickets and to vote for your favorite “Lip Sync for Learning” performer, visit the event website: https://crcsf.com/lsfl-2018/ or call (319) 558-2400.
Donation Needs...
We are in need of snacks for Enrichment classes. Please write "For Enrichments" and drop off in the office.
--individually wrapped snacks such as: fruit snacks, oatmeal bars, etc. (no peanuts please!)
Coat Giveaways
Salvation Army
November 7th from 9:30 AM – 12 PM
1000 C Ave NW
For more information call 319-364-9131
** first come first served, so make every effort to arrive as early as possible.
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots registration dates are:
Nov 12-16 @ 9:30-11:30 am and 1:30-4:00 pm
11/14 @ 4:30-7:00 pm
Applications must be picked up AND completed at:
The Salvation Army
1000 C Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
364-9131
To register you must have the following:
1) Current Iowa Drivers License or Photo
2)Social Security Cards for every member in your
(Just the Social Security Number will NOT be accepted)
3)Proof of Income- Income Guideline for Program 185% of the poverty level
Jane Boyd Notes....
November 2018
- 21st – No school/No Achievement Academy (AA staff training)
- 22-23rd – Thanksgiving Break/No School and No Achievement Academy
Harambee House
Mental Health Services
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:
November 5, 2018
December 3, 2018
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