It's Starting to Look Like Christmas
After a warm fall, we are finally starting to see signs of winter. The next three weeks will be super busy as we close out the 1st semester and 2015. On Tuesday, December 1, the Ardmore High School Concert Band will host their annual Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the old gym. Admission is $5.00 per person. After an unexpected delay, 2nd 9 Weeks Progress Reports will go home, Wednesday, December 2. On Thursday, Dec. 3, the Athens Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 p.m.followed by the Ardmore Christmas Parade next Tuesday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m.
The JES Beta Club initiation for 5th graders will be Thursday morning, December 10 at 8:30 a.m. 3rd grade students will travel to UNA in Florence to see the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker on December 11. PTO will meet on Tuesday, December 15 for our annual Christmas presentation. 1st and 2nd grade students will perform Christmas songs and all children will have a chance to get their photo made with Santa. PTO will meet in the gym starting at 6:00 p.m. Polar Express Day is Thursday, December 17. Classroom Christmas parties will be held the last day before the holiday break on Friday, December 18. The 18th is also a 1/2 day, so students will be dismissed at 11:10 a.m. sharp. Students will return for the 3rd 9 weeks on Wednesday, January 6, 2016
At JES, we have many blessing to be thankful for and are excited about new opportunities in 2016. I appreciate the hard work and dedication of our teachers and staff. Teaching is a calling and the JES family strives to answer that call each day. I also appreciate the continuous support and encouragement from parents and community leaders. Johnson is a special place because our community is filled with special people always willing to help others. The JES family wishes you and yours a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year!
Monday, November 30, 2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
JES Family and Friends,
November has been extremely busy so far and the pace will quicken as we begin the holiday season. A special thanks to the PTO and PTO Officers (Charla Harbin, Christy Gabardi, Adina Russell, and Saige Perry) for planning and hosting a successful Harvest Festival on Oct. 29. The PTO raised over $3,800. Thanks to all the volunteers and vendors for making this annual event fun and memorable for our students.
On November 10, JES students were inspired by the patriotic words of Lt. Colonel Gary DuBois during our Veteran's Day program. Twelve local veterans were recognized as 1st and 4th grade students performed patriotic songs. Thank you veterans for your service and dedication to our country. Our Veteran's Day program is a special time for our students and families.
During the week of November 16 - 20, JES will celebrate American Education Week. We invite parents and friends of Johnson to attend the district wide celebration on Monday, November 16 from 4:00 - 8:00 a.m. at the Athens-Limestone Event Center on Pryor Street next to the Veteran's Museum.
The 4th grade class will perform "America the Beautiful." JES will celebrate a local American Education Week event during our annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, November 20. Please stop by the JES display near the car line entrance to see and hear about current activities at Johnson. We hope to see you at these upcoming events. Thank you for supporting our school.
November has been extremely busy so far and the pace will quicken as we begin the holiday season. A special thanks to the PTO and PTO Officers (Charla Harbin, Christy Gabardi, Adina Russell, and Saige Perry) for planning and hosting a successful Harvest Festival on Oct. 29. The PTO raised over $3,800. Thanks to all the volunteers and vendors for making this annual event fun and memorable for our students.
On November 10, JES students were inspired by the patriotic words of Lt. Colonel Gary DuBois during our Veteran's Day program. Twelve local veterans were recognized as 1st and 4th grade students performed patriotic songs. Thank you veterans for your service and dedication to our country. Our Veteran's Day program is a special time for our students and families.
During the week of November 16 - 20, JES will celebrate American Education Week. We invite parents and friends of Johnson to attend the district wide celebration on Monday, November 16 from 4:00 - 8:00 a.m. at the Athens-Limestone Event Center on Pryor Street next to the Veteran's Museum.
The 4th grade class will perform "America the Beautiful." JES will celebrate a local American Education Week event during our annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, November 20. Please stop by the JES display near the car line entrance to see and hear about current activities at Johnson. We hope to see you at these upcoming events. Thank you for supporting our school.
Friday, October 2, 2015
It's Finally Fall at JES!
October is one of my favorite months. I always enjoy watching the leaves change, farmers harvesting their crops, football, cooler weather, chicken stew, and Halloween. At JES, we have a number of fun activities scheduled for October. Next week, Kindergarten students will make their traditional trip to the pumpkin patch to find that perfect pumpkin. 3rd graders will also visit Belle Mina to learn about farm safety. Everyone will enjoy a few days off during Fall Break, October 13 - 16. When we return from break, 3rd - 5th grade will hear from legendary storytellers at the annual Athens Storytelling Festival on The Square. Finally, we will close out the month with our annual PTO Harvest Festival on Thursday, October 29. This year's festival will include chicken stew, the haunted hayride, and lots of fun games and activities.
The JES PTO is also offering another exciting opportunity. In January 2016, one lucky boy or girl will win a new bicycle. To qualify for the drawing, students must have perfect attendance for the 2nd 9 weeks. Perfect attendance means no absences, no tardies, and no checkouts. The 2nd 9 weeks will begin October 19 and go through December 18. Again, we exited about the Fall and invite you to get involved with our PTO. Thanks for your support.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Thanks for Your Support!
We've had a great week at JES. On Tuesday, September 15, a big crowd was on hand for the Monsanto check presentation during our monthly PTO meeting. Another presentation will occur at the Limestone County School board meeting on Tuesday, October 6. The $10,000 grant will allow JES to create a Project Based Learning center for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) projects in the library/media center. Earlier this morning, over 129 moms participated in Muffins for Moms to celebrate literacy and promote our Fall Book Fair. This year's book fair grossed over $8,700. We appreciate everyone's support. A special thank you to our media specialist, Mrs. Nanci Spears, Book Fair Chairperson, Mrs. Tamsen Gonzales, Instructional Coach, Kandye Jones, and numerous PTO parent volunteers.
This Friday, September 25, JES will participate in the 6th annual Playing for Preemies. Each year, Rusty and Kristen Bates continue efforts to raise funds for the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund. Mr. and Mrs. Bates' daughter was born prematurely and spent her first 52 days of life in the neonatal unit at Huntsville Hospital. On Friday, Mr. Bates along with Ardmore High School football players, cheerleaders, and marching band will visit JES for a pep rally and to Pie the Principal. All proceeds go the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund.
Great things are happening at JES. We appreciate your support and look forward to a great fall. Remember the best is yet to come. Until next week, keep climbing and Go Rebels!
We've had a great week at JES. On Tuesday, September 15, a big crowd was on hand for the Monsanto check presentation during our monthly PTO meeting. Another presentation will occur at the Limestone County School board meeting on Tuesday, October 6. The $10,000 grant will allow JES to create a Project Based Learning center for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) projects in the library/media center. Earlier this morning, over 129 moms participated in Muffins for Moms to celebrate literacy and promote our Fall Book Fair. This year's book fair grossed over $8,700. We appreciate everyone's support. A special thank you to our media specialist, Mrs. Nanci Spears, Book Fair Chairperson, Mrs. Tamsen Gonzales, Instructional Coach, Kandye Jones, and numerous PTO parent volunteers.
This Friday, September 25, JES will participate in the 6th annual Playing for Preemies. Each year, Rusty and Kristen Bates continue efforts to raise funds for the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund. Mr. and Mrs. Bates' daughter was born prematurely and spent her first 52 days of life in the neonatal unit at Huntsville Hospital. On Friday, Mr. Bates along with Ardmore High School football players, cheerleaders, and marching band will visit JES for a pep rally and to Pie the Principal. All proceeds go the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund.
Great things are happening at JES. We appreciate your support and look forward to a great fall. Remember the best is yet to come. Until next week, keep climbing and Go Rebels!
Friday, September 11, 2015
Johnson Elementary: The Little School with a Big Heart
Grandparent's Day, Patriots Day, and Growing Rural Schools
One of the great things about working at a small, rural school is the reassuring feeling of family and community. At Johnson Elementary, we are family who loves our community school. On Friday, September 11, JES continued one of our favorite traditions, Grandparent's Day. You cannot help but smile while watching and listening to children's conversations with grandparents or the excitement in their eyes as the walk hand-in-hand with grandparents to the Book Fair. Regardless if the meal is hotdogs or pizza, it's always fun to see friendly faces and hear old stories once again during Grandparent's Day.
Another daily tradition that makes JES special is the singing of our National Anthem. Each morning, young voices blend together to honor our nation. On September 11, Patriots Day, the National Anthem may sound more somber as we remember the over 3,000 lives lost 14 years ago. JES students, families, and staff are thankful for America and the great freedoms we enjoy each week.
Next Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 15 will also be busy as we prepare for our monthly PTO meeting and a check presentation from Monsanto. JES is a 2015 Winner in Monsanto's Grow Rural Schools grant competiton. The school will receive a $10,000 check that will be used to create a Project Based Learning center in the JES media center. We are excited about this new opportunity to improve student learning and expose students to hands-on learning and new challenges. We also appreciate Monsanto's ongoing commitment to rural schools. It's great time to be at Johnson Elementary and the best is yet to come. Thanks for your support.
Friday, September 4, 2015
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