Happy Holidays!! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Practical Fundraiser - Trash Bag & Batteries
December 2nd-13th
PTA volunteers and school staff continually search out new practical ways to assist the school community. We have chosen something a bit different to close out the 2013 school year with Practical Fundraising™.
Most families need trash bags and batteries for the holidays and by purchasing through the Johnson PTA you can support us by buying these practical, every day, useful items.
Orders & money will be collected from December 2nd -13th. You will be able to pick up your orders December 18th- 20th. Proceeds will be used to purchase RoomTagz™. These are unique double-sided signs that will help create an instant visual communication to help students, parents, & guests navigate our hallways with ease for years to come.
As a bonus, the class with the most orders from each grade will also win a pizza lunch.
New PTA Committee
President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary
Now through the end of the year
We are recruiting volunteers and nominees for a new PTA Committee for the 2014-2015 school year. The current committee has run their 2 year term and new recruits and volunteers are needed to carry forward the great programs and events the PTA stands for. The kids, parents and teachers enjoy things like field trips, Multi-Cultural Day, social activities, exercise classes, and much more because of the PTA. The sooner we find recruits and volunteers for these positions the more the current Committee can prepare them for the coming year. The current Committee will be supportive in the next year if and when needed. Each position is a rewarding role. Take it on alone or with a partner.
Scholastic Book Fair
December 3rd -6th
The LLC is having the Scholastic Book Fair December 2nd – 6th. Books will be on display and for sale during school hours Tuesday-Thursday and till noon on Friday. There will also be evening hours available for purchasing on Tuesday December 3rd from 5:00-6:30pm. ***Teachers each have a “wish list” of books they’d like for their class. This list is posted on and easel at the book fair and would make a great gift for the holidays!
Winter Class Party
December 20th 2:15pm - 3:15pm
If you’d like to help or contribute towards this year’s winter party please be sure to get in touch with your child’s teacher to let they know you are interested.
ESL Conversation Practice Group
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30pm
Come and join the conversation!! Meet us in the Teachers’ Lounge at the Johnson Elementary School.
Acquiring Academic English
Wednesday, December 4th 6:30-8:00pm
Please join us for our annual Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting. Information for ELL parents about: Common Core Standards, using school websites to obtain important information, habits of successful students, and literacy Dupage - English classes. Coffee, tea and desserts will be served. Childcare will also be provided. Meeting will be held at the Wheaton North High School at 701 W. Thomas Street in Wheaton, IL 60187
Reflections 2013
We are excited to announce that entries submitted by four students from Johnson are moving on to the district level! We would like to congratulate:
“Jellyfish News” by Grace Kalombo
“The Lukes Family” by Maggie Lukes
“Dreaming of Toy World” by Maggie Kostner
“Girenguin: The giraffe-penguin” by Maya Kalombo
Congratulations! There will be a
Upcoming Events
December
12/02-12/13 Practical Fundraising
12/03 PTA Meeting 12:10-12:50pm
12/18 Dine Out Event at Potbellys in Warrenville 5-7PM
January
01/07 PTA Meeting 7pm/Childcare
01/29 Jan Dine Out Night