February 26, 2018



JOHNSON ELEMENTARY UPDATE
Message from the Principal
Hello Johnson Community,

It was wonderful to welcome our jaguars back after the February vacation. I hope you all enjoyed a restful, fun break.

At our PTO meeting Thursday evening at 6:30PM, special guest Jed Stefanowicz will tell us about his work as a Digital Learning Coach at Johnson. As a TOSA (teacher on special assignment), Mr. Stefanowicz works with staff and students at all five Natick elementary schools. We will also share about Johnson's Genius Day (check out the article written in the  Metrowest Daily News ). Finally, Mr. Brian Benoit, a Johnson parent and volunteer for Your Town, Your Schools will talk about the Kennedy Middle School Project. Free babysitting will be available in the gym.  

Johnson's PTO supports our school in so many ways such as paying for field trip buses, cultural arts programs, and teacher grants. This year's auction is scheduled for Friday, May 18th. However, the online bidding for summer camps has begun and will continue until March 3rd at noon.   Click here  to access the auction page. Thank you to Mr. Vitarelli and Mr. Crowe for all of the planning they are doing for this year's auction.

MESSAGE FROM OUR NURSE:
The FLU:
A guide for Parents

Please click here for an informative flu resource
Genius Day 2018
FUNDRAISER
Date: Tuesday, March 6th - All Day - 
What: Taco Tuesday at BAHA
Where: Johnson Family owned -
  • 10% of the proceeds will benefit the 4th grade end of the year events for Johnson students. 
  • Help support a Johnson Family owned business and the 4th grade class! 
  • Order take out or dine in!  http://www.bahamexican.com   
508-655-BAHA (2242)
  • Just mention Johnson 4th grade Fundraiser when you order.
GAGA Ball Pit
We are in search of few handy people or possibly an Eagle Scout candidate to build a GaGa Pit here at Johnson. We will purchase the necessary supplies and have a volunteer team build the pit. Please email   jhoffman@natickps.org  
if you have the skills (and tools) and would like to help us out. Thank you!
What's happening at Johnson? STAY CONNECTED!

Volunteers/Chaperones should complete a Cori Form - CORI FORM

Johnson Jaguar Gear - Online Store
IMPORTANT DATES - March

  • PTO Meeting: Thursday, March 1, 6:30pm
  • 4th Grade Fundraiser at Baha Restaurant: Tuesday, March 6, all day
  • Scholastic Book Fair: March 12-16 (Ice Cream Social: Thursday, March 15, 6:00-7:30pm)
  • Early Release Day (MOVIE): Wednesday, March 14 "RIO" Registration Form
  • TUESDAY, MARCH 27TH PEACEMAKERS SHOW - NHS 7:00PM
  • Schools Closed (Good Friday): Friday, March 30
Coffee with Student Services Team:
Topic 4th to 5th Grade Transition 

FRIDAY, March 9, 2018 
at Wilson Middle School 
8:15-8:40 am Meet the Team
8:40-9:00am Presentation 

The Student Services Department and Natick SEPAC are hosting monthly coffees where parents have the opportunity for coffee and conversation with the student services staff at each school in our district. This month's coffee will start with an opportunity to learn more about the Student Services Team including staff providing IEP/504 support to Wilson Middle School students. This month's topic presentation will be on 4th to 5th grade transition. Everyone is invited to attend!
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Card to Culture Program
Expand Access to Your Organization
Mass Cultural Council is proud to partner with the  Executive Office of Health and Human Services ’  Department of Transitional Assistance  (DTA) on the EBT Card to Culture Program. 

EBT Card to Culture is an extremely flexible, powerfully inclusive, community-based program that supports the goals of our  Universal Participation Initiative . With the EBT card as an indicator of eligibility; participating cultural organizations throughout Massachusetts simply offer a regularly available, discounted or free, admission or tuition. Your organization’s participation is an easy and effective practice for helping more residents access the cultural treasures of our Commonwealth.
**An Important Program Note from SPARK Kindness**
Dear Natick Families,
 
We are writing to let you know that there is a *NEW* date for our annual Elementary School Parent Workshops: Hot Topics,  April 5 th  at 6:30PM. This program is being rescheduled from February 13 (no program will take place on that date). Please mark your calendars -- we hope to see you then!
  
Elementary School Parent Workshops: Hot Topics
Thursday, April 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 at Wilson Middle School     
For parents and caregivers (preschool and elementary school).
Elementary educators and administrators will conduct workshops sharing some of their personal expertise and tips on hot topics on navigating the elementary years. (Childcare will be provided.)
 
Thank you!
The SPARK Kindness Team
Johnson Elementary School
99 South Main Street
Natick, MA 01760