Thunderbird Times - Johnson Elementary School

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Johnson Elementary
December 2015
Office Hours
8:00 am-4:30 pm
Main Phone Line
970-488-5000
Attendance Line
970-488-5095
Principal
Mrs. Georgianna Dawson
970-488-5002
[email protected]
Assistant Principal
Stephen Boese
970-488-5015
[email protected]
Office Manager
Mrs. Tina Crewdson
970-488-5001
[email protected]
Thunderbird News
Principal’s Letter
Dear Johnson Families:
Thank you to our community for supporting our Turkey Round-Up. We had over 100 turkeys
to give to the foodbank. I think the strong advertising our student council did is part of this
success. You all will recall the group of 3rd graders with their Turkey signs every morning.
They were quite a success. I did enjoy their passion for the job – each day they added a new
turkey prop. Thank you for attending our Veteran’s Day Assembly, for stopping by our Book
Fair, and taking a moment to attend our Grand Lunch. It is always nice to see community
members and families enjoying the events we offer. I also want to thank all the kindergarten
and preschool families who took time out of their busy schedules to attend parent-teacher
conferences.
As we head into the holiday season, we are in the midst of our Stuffed Animal Drive. We are
collecting new stuffed animals this year as some will be donated to children who are currently
in the hospital and some will support Rocky Mountain High School’s Adopt a Family program. Please consider bringing in a stuffed animal for these children and families. Again this
year, Nathan Woodall is heading up this event. This collection project ends on December 4th.
As we begin our cold season, we have a few reminders for all families:
Secretary/Health Tech
Mrs. Wrenn Thornton
970-488-5003
[email protected]
1. Please send your child to school with the appropriate gear for snow and cold weather.
School Counselor
Mr. Jason Allen
970-488-5038
[email protected]
3. Please allow for extra time to drop off your child in the morning and for pick up in the
2. Please talk with your child about snow safety. We have had a couple students during one
of our snows making snowballs and throwing them at cars on their way home.
afternoon. Snow slows everything down just a bit.
4. In general, please support our corner cross walk folks (me included). I have had cars go
School Website
http://joh.psdschools.org
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Advertising in this newsletter
does not imply endorsement
by Poudre School District.
Johnson Elementary School | 4101 Seneca St., Fort Collins, CO 80526 | (970)488-5000 | FAX(970)488-5007
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through our stop sign which is always a bit alarming and can be very dangerous. For
pedestrians, please allow the person with the stop sign to acknowledge you and then
cross. Sometimes we have let many cross and the cars get impatient. We try to have a
balance between pedestrian traffic flow and car traffic flow.
5. If you bring your non-school age children to school when dropping off older brother or
sister, please be mindful that our playgrounds are not designed for very small children.
We have had a few instances that our very small friends are playing on equipment that is
beyond their skill level and this poses a safety issue for them. Also, our staff are on duty
for our students and are not on duty for the smaller children. We believe this is the
parent’s responsibility.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe campus for all.
As we look ahead to the New Year, January brings our school of choice season. The school
choice process has changed, so please make sure you are in the know about this process.
We have our usual kindergarten open house (please see website for this date), but we will
not have our usual all school open house as we primarily had kindergarten families in
attendance. Instead, we are offering families in upper grades that chance to tour our school
and find out more about Johnson. If you know of a kindergartener or a family who is
interested in Johnson, please have the contact the school directly.
In closing, have a restful, joyful break with family and friends. We will see you in 2016!
Happy New Year,
Georgie Dawson
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Johnson Giving Tree
Lost & Found Reminder
Music Notes
Hot Chocolate & Caroling – Join Us!
Kindergarten Registration for 2016-17 School Year
School Choice Deadline for 1016-17 School Year
JPTO Information and Updates
School Closure Information
News from Child Nutrition
B.A.S.E. Camp Information
Before and After School Enrichment
Calendar of Events
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Dear Johnson Family
It’s that time of the year when our hearts start to warm to thoughts of upcoming holiday fun
and also recall some of our fond memories of years gone past. In an effort to help our
Johnson families make some of these memories this year, we will be continuing our Giving
Tree fundraiser challenge this year. The details are as follows:
Week of November 23rd—Johnson’s male staff members (we are few but mighty) will
“weigh in”. Each male staff members weights will be added together to come up with a
grand total for students to try to match.
Week of November 23rd thru December 18th- Students in grades K-2 will compete with
students in grades 3-5 to try to match the weight of their spare change with combined weight
of Johnson’s Mighty Male Staff (JMMS).
On December 18th, the winners (K-2 or 3-6) will be announced!!!! As a reward for their work
the following prizes will be offered: The grade levels with the most contributions will earn
20 minutes extra recess! Additionally, as a consolation prize this year if the runner up
matches JMMS weight we will be giving 10 minutes of extra recess!
Most importantly, we use this money to help our families that have a need and the students
learn to give back to those around them. Any money given goes directly into Johnson’s
“Giving Tree” fund and is only used to help Johnson families. Thanks so much for
supporting this effort!
With Love,
~Mr. Allen, Johnson School Counselor
FIRE Drill – December 3
Johnson Elementary will be practicing a FIRE Drill on December 3 at
11:00 a.m. Students are very familiar with this drill. We wanted
parents to be aware so that you will not be concerned if you see the
children exiting the building and hear the alarms.
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Music Notes
Lights! Camera! Christmas!
Grab your cameras! We’re making a movie about the one and only
Santa Claus, but what style of movie fits the greatest elfin hero of
all time? Thanks to a little help from Cecil B. DeGrille, Alfred
Pitchfork, Steven Reelberg and a few other illustrious filmmakers,
a young group of aspiring directors experience movie-making like
never before…from Epic extravaganza and Film Noir to Spaghetti
Western and super-hero-adventure film. Watch out, Hollywood!
Join our 3rd and 4th graders for this year’s Winter Program,
Wednesday, December 9th, 7:00 p.m., at Rocky Mountain High
School Auditorium.
Jingle Bell Jukebox…The Flip Side!
Please be our guests for the annual Thunderbird Choir Christmas
program, Tuesday, December 15th, 7:00 p.m., in the Johnson
gym. We will sing many of your favorites and we just might ask
you to sing along! We will host a holiday cookie reception in the
flex room following the singing!
The Thunderbird Choir traveled to the Ft. Collins Senior Center
on Thursday, November 19th, to sing for their Thanksgiving
luncheon. You can be proud of your hard-working young
singer! They were greeted by a most appreciative audience!
Congratulations to this year’s Honor Choir members! Eva Abbott, Lindsay David, Trace
Fondy and Cameron Gartzka will join other outstanding singers in the district in February
for the annual Honor Choir concert at Lincoln Center.
Thank you to all who attended our 5th grade Fall program. We are excited to announce that
$46.05 was collected in our drums to be added to the project to assist a school in
Uganda. That’s a lot of quarters!
~Mrs. Doenges, Johnson Music Teacher
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Hot Chocolate and Caroling
Join us for Hot Chocolate and Caroling on Friday, December 18th
before school! The Johnson Staff will provide Hot Chocolate for
all students and join them in singing some traditional Holiday
songs from 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. on the South Side of the school near
our new outdoor classroom. Come join us! NOTE – No Climbing
Club on this morning.
It’s That Time of Year….Chapped Lips/Dry Skin
Many students are visiting the Health Office due to dry/chapped lips, or dry skin. Feel free
to send lotion/lip balm for your student to keep in their backpack/desk to prevent dry lips/
skin. Please make sure and label it clearly with his/her name and ask them not to share
(possible allergies).
Check the Lost and Found
Any article found on the school grounds can be turned in to a
teacher, the office, or the Lost-and-Found shelves/hooks located
in the halls near the cafeteria and gym. In order to ensure that
lost articles are returned to their rightful owners, the student's
name or phone number should be sewn or marked on sweaters,
coats, lunch boxes, etc. Parents are encouraged to assist their
students to be responsible for their own possessions. Quite often,
individuals placing items in lost and found do not know the
owner and may not be a staff member or student.
Over the course of the school year, several announcements are made asking students to
please check the lost and found for their personal items. Remaining unclaimed items will
be donated to local charities in late December (prior to holiday break) and early June
(prior to summer break).
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Kindergarten Registration and
Open House/Information Night
Kindergarten Registration for PSD is scheduled for
February 11, 2016.
Kindergarten students must be 5-years-old
September 15 to register for school. (Learn more about
kindergarten registration) All new students must register
at their neighborhood school. Johnson will hold
registration for neighborhood students from
7:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. on February 11th. Use the Neighborhood School Locator to
determine your neighborhood school. Most of the forms required for registration are
available on the PSD website. Click here https://www.psdschools.org/academics/schoolregistration and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Johnson’s Open House/Information Night for Kindergarten families is Thursday,
February 4th from 6 – 7 p.m.
School Choice Open for 2016-2017 School Year
New School Choice Application Website Now Available
IMPORTANT: If you currently attend Johnson Elementary as School Choice, you DO
NOT need to re-apply.
Poudre School District is a high-achieving district that provides academic excellence for
students through its diverse schools and programs. PSD's School Choice program allows
families to select the school that best meets their child's educational needs based on space
availability and eligibility requirements.
Please note: Applications are not considered on a first-come, first-serve basis; they are
considered based on space availability. First-consideration dates and more information are
included in the timelines linked below.
For information about deadlines, school notifications regarding submitted school choice
applications, and when families need to respond to schools about their decision, please select
the appropriate timeline below:
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School Choice Open for 2016-2017 School Year (continued)
Elementary School Choice Timeline
 Elementary School Choice Timeline -Espanol
 Secondary School Choice Timeline
 Secondary School Choice Timeline - Espanol
Access the School Choice Website & Application Here
Communication With Schools
With the new School Choice system, most communication is through email. Parents are
responsible for monitoring submitted applications and for contacting schools about
acceptance of seats or requests to be on a school's waitlist.
Need more information?
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Visit the School Choice website here
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For questions about School Choice, contact PSD at 970-490-3302 for elementary schools
or 970-490-3201 for secondary schools.
News from Poudre School District’s
Child Nutrition Department
All of the PSD menu items served meet or exceed USDA
guidelines for healthy meals. With that being said, PSD continues
to strive to provide even healthier meals that students will eat. We
are constantly taste testing new products with kids to determine
what items and what combination of items to offer. New recipes
continue to include more vegetables, whole grains and less
preservatives. Make Lunch Payments to your child’s School Meal
Account by Clicking Here.
Click here for meal menus and additional information from the
Child Nutrition Department. https://www.psdschools.org/department/child-nutrition
You may also contact Johnson’s Café Manager, Becky Brautigam at 970-488-5010 or
[email protected] with any questions about school meals and payments on your
child’s account.
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B.A.S.E. Camp at Johnson
B.A.S.E. Camp’s (Before and After School Enrichment) vision is that our children achieve
life-long success. Our mission is to be the choice provider of safe, affordable, accessible outof-school-times childcare with enrichment services, aligned with the community schools.
Programs are offered to over 3,250 children annually at 33 elementary school sites
throughout Larimer County, including a variety of activities and enrichment choices for
children in grades K-7. Sliding fees insure that all families can afford our programs with
scholarships ranging from 10% to 100%.
For information on B.A.S.E. Camp visit www.mybasecampkids.org or call the B.A.S.E.
Camp office at 970-266-1734.
JPTO (Johnson Parent/Teacher Organization)
Information and Updates
Johnson has a new Community Events page on Facebook! Please "like" our page to get
notification of upcoming Johnson events for the community, and invite your Thunderbird
friends! Here is the link: www.facebook.com/JohnsonElementaryCommunityPage
JPTO meetings will generally be held on the last Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the
Media Center. The upcoming dates for this school year are: January 25, February 29,
March 28, April 25, and May 23. All meetings are in the Johnson library from
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.. All Johnson parents and guardians are welcome
~Becki Schulz, President
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Fund Run Update!
With Johnson exceeding our fundraising goal, Mrs. Dawson and Mr. Boese took a
monster slime bubble bath during the Halloween Parade. Thank you to both for being
such great sports and enjoying some gooey fun!
Thank you to all our volunteers in making the 2015 Fund Run such an amazing event
and thank you our wonderful Johnson community and their families and friends who
donated so generously! Our Grand Prize winner was Cooper Frank from Mrs.
Hallisey’s class who won the Summer Membership to Westfield Pool! As most of you
know, Westfield Pool is an essential part of our neighborhood and plays a huge role in
enriching the community we call home and creating summer memories for our families.
We appreciate Westfield Pool's generous donation that helped us reach our fundraising
goals, allowing JPTO to continue to enhance the quality of experience that we offer at
Johnson. Congratulations to Mrs. Hallisey’s class who won the bubble party and Mrs.
Steinle’s class who won the silly string party as class participation prizes.
We would also like to acknowledge these local
business and their support: Westfield Pool, Zumba
Instructor Heather Mills, Loveland Laser Tag,
Chipper’s Lanes, The Human Bean, PVH Healthy
Kid's Club, Pinot's Palette, TCBY, Target, Sprouts,
King Soopers, Trader Joe’s and Natural Grocers.
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JPTO Information and Updates (continued)
Thank you again for your participation and dedication! We look forward to supporting
Johnson students and teachers throughout the coming school year.
Johnson Parent Teacher Organization
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JPTO Sponsored Stride @ School
Need school shoes? Earn money for your school when you shop at striderite.com.
Stride Rite knows school shoes don’t have to be boring or uncomfortable. From
classic loafers and mary janes to athletic or casual sneakers, our styles are built
for every one-of-a-kind kid. For every purchase made with the code below, Stride
Rite will give up to 10% of the net purchase back to your school. See attached
flyer for more information.
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JPTO Sponsored King Soopers/Safeway Neighborhood Rewards Program
THANK YOU to all the families who are using their cards. We have made over
$700 this year! We still have cards for sale. This is an EASY way for you to help
raise money for our school! JPTO will receive 5% of all purchases (including
gasoline). All you have to do is.... buy gas or groceries!!
To order a card please contact our King Soopers/Safeway Rewards Program
Coordinator, Michelle Doll @ 303-956-0848 or [email protected] .
Poudre School District School Closure Information
School Closures
Decisions about weather-related school closures are made by 5:30 a.m. Parents and staff
will be notified by email, by phone, and information will be posted on the PSD website and
Facebook page. Local media will be notified.
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When schools are closed, all school activities and athletics are cancelled. B.A.S.E.
Camp is closed.
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High school students who attend classes at Front Range Community College or
Colorado State University should check with the college to determine if classes are in
session.
Delayed Start of Schools
Delayed start decisions are usually made by 5:30 a.m. Parents and staff will be notified by
email, phone and information will be posted on the PSD website and Facebook page. Local
media will be notified.
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Bus pick up times: Buses will pick up students at bus stops 2 hours later than the
regular schedule. Road conditions may increase travel time for buses and students may
have a longer wait time at bus stops.
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Drop off and arrival times: Students who walk to school, are dropped off or who
drive should arrive 2 hours later than regular arrival times. Please do not arrive earlier.
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Kindergarten and Early Childhood programs: Morning-only kindergarten and
Early Childhood programs are cancelled during a delayed start schedule. Afternoon
kindergarten and Early Childhood programs follow normal schedules. Full-day
kindergarten and Early Childhood programs start 2 hours later than normal and release
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Poudre School District School Closure Information
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Early Release of Schools
If the weather changes to adverse conditions during the school day, PSD may decide to
release students early. Parents are urged to develop a plan for situations when their student
may be released early.
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Parents will be notified by phone and email. In addition, information will be posted on
the PSD website and Facebook page. Local media will also be notified.
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B.A.S.E. Camp will not be available after school if students are released early.
Media Outlets Notified
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The Coloradoan
Channel 4 (CBS4/KCNC Denver)
Channel 7 (7 News KMGH)
Channel 9 (9 News KUSA)
PSD Channel 10 (Comcast Cable/US Cable)
Channel 13 (Fox 31)
Before and After School Enrichment Opportunities
Following are just a few of the before/after school enrichment classes being offered at
Johnson this school year. Many of these vendors offer families the ability to register online.
Most will have flyers available in the information stacker in the main lobby
School Sponsored Enrichment Activities
Thunderbird Choir
Thunderbird Choir is open to all Johnson 4th and 5th graders.
We meet on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8:00 –
8:45 in the music room. We have started rehearsals with over
80 singers. We will be singing at the Senior Center in
November and for family and friends on Tuesday evening,
December 15th, in the Johnson Gym, followed by our annual
holiday cookie party in the flex room.
~Mrs. Doenges, Johnson Music Teacher
Contact: [email protected]
Johnson Climbing Club
Main focus: To climb of course! Kids actually get to wear climbing harnesses and an adult
belays on Johnson's very own 'rock' wall. No Climbing experience necessary. It’s FREE!!
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Grade levels: 1st – 5th
Grades rotate between Primary and Intermediate every other Friday
Climbing club season: Fridays starting in October-February
When: Before school, Friday from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.
Where: Johnson's Gym
Requirements: Permission slips, appropriate clothing attire.
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School Sponsored Enrichment Activities (continued)
Climbing Club Dates
Group A (1st – 2nd Grades)
November 2015
20th – Group B
December 2015
4th – Group A
11th – Group B
Group B (3rd – 5th Grades)
January 2016
8th – Group A
15th – Group B
22nd – Group A
29th – Group B
February 2016
5th – LAST DAY for Group A
12th – LAST DAY for Group
Non-School Sponsored Programs
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KidsCrave Yoga is coming to Johnson
Join us for all new adventures, games, wacky body bending and lots of movement. We
will focus on having fun while teaching your child how to use their breath to manage
everyday emotions like stress, anxiety and anger. We will meet on Mondays after school
(11/9, 11/16, 11/23 and 11/30) from 3:45-4:30pm in the Gym - cost in only $31 for the
entire 4 weeks. Space is very limited so please enroll by October 1st
at www.kidscraveyoga.com or contact Amy Norris directly at 720-732-1980.
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Spanish and French at Johnson Elementary 2015-2016
Vendor-sponsored: Bike Path Learning, LLC; contact Charnie Bledsoe
at [email protected] or 303-503-9661 or Kasia Grudzinski
at [email protected].
Spanish: K-5th Wednesday, 3:45-4:35pm. Classes begin Wed, Sept 30th (Late
registrations welcome.)
French: K-5th Tuesday, 3:45-4:35pm. Classes begin Tues, Sept 22nd
Location: Room 206
Fee: $299/year, other payment options and discounts available
Description: Students are introduced to and explore the language of Spanish and
French. The instructor focuses on basic auditory understanding, word recognition,
writing (advanced level), and speaking of the selected language with the class. Aspects
of each culture, day-to-day living, and life abroad are also incorporated. This is a
wonderful way to expose your student to a more global outlook! See the Bike Path
Learning flyer for more details on languages and session. Please go
to bikepathlearning.com to register.
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NEW WINTER SESSIONS at Johnson Elementary by
Youth Enrichment League!
Flyers available in the school lobby!!
Youth Enrichment League has brought high quality after school enrichment programs to
hundreds of schools for more than 10 years!! We will be offering the following classes:
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PROJECT RUNWAY - Winter break session. Learn basic sewing techniques,
including how to use a sewing machine. Make and take home your sewing
projects!! Invite friends and family to the Project Runway Showcase the last day of
class. Register now class starts 12/28/15
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FENCING - Our focus is on safety, inclusion and skill building. We bring all the
equipment and keep the class fast-paced, informative and fun! Fencing is a huge hit in
many of our schools. New and returning students welcome. Class starts 1/22/16
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CHESS - Youth Enrichment League chess has proven excellence in dozens of schools.
Our lessons are crafted by National and International Masters. The lessons progress from
rudimentary concepts through higher-level theories. This course is formatted to be
accessible to beginners, yet challenge intermediate and advanced students. Class starts
1/26/16
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LEGO - All of our LEGO classes are STEM curricular based. Students build a different
project each class and then use that project to investigate basic engineering
concepts. We have six years of non-repeating projects! Class starts 1/21/16.
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LEGO WEDO ROBOTICS - A hybrid LEGO program that combines LEGO
engineering projects with a computer interface. We use the projects and computers to
introduce a "drag and drop" block programming interface while studying the basic
engineering concepts (levers, wheels and axles, pulleys and gears). Class starts 2/18/16.
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PRE-K BASKETBALL - Our focus is on inclusion, teamwork, basic skills and loads of
fun. Boys and girls are welcome. Sign up now, the shot clock is running. Class starts
2/25/16
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PRE-K LEGOS - Designed for students just getting introduced to LEGO engineering.
These courses uses both LEGO duplo blocks (the bigger ones) and regular LEGO
components (the smaller ones). Students build numerous projects and use each project
to investigate basic engineering concepts. Class starts 2/24/16
Visit http://www.youthenrichmentleague.com for more information. Click here to
registerhttps://secure.youthenrichmentleague.com/index.php. Choose "Poudre" from the
DISTRICT drop down menu or "Johnson Elementary" from the SCHOOL drop down menu.
For any questions call Tammy Severtson at 970-688-4151.
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Calendar of Events
December
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Johnson Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A, 5 – 8 p.m. (Horsetooth/College)
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Student Council Meeting, 8:00 a.m., Room 603
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3rd/4th Grade Winter Music Program, 9:30 a.m., Gym *for School
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3 /4 Grade Winter Music Program, 7:00 p.m., RMHS *for Parents/Family
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Thunderbird Choir Program, 9:30 a.m., Gym *for School
Thunderbird Choir Program, 7:00 p.m., Johnson Gym *for Parents/Family
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SAAC Meeting, 6 – 8 p.m., Conference Room *New Date
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Caroling & Hot Cocoa before School *South Side of School
Holiday Classroom Parties, 3 – 3:30 p.m.
21-31 NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
January 2016
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NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
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Open House at Webber Middle School, 6 – 8 p.m.
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JPTO Executive Board Meeting, 9:10 a.m., Staff Lounge
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5th Grade Living Timeline, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Johnson Halls
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NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Webber Band Performance for 5th Grade Students, 9:10 a.m., Gym
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JPTO General Membership Meeting, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Media Center
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SAAC Meeting, 6 – 8 p.m., Conference Room
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P.R.I.D.E. Assembly, 9:10 a.m., Gym
February
4
Kindergarten Open House/Informational Meeting, 6 – 7 p.m.
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JPTO Family Fun Night “Western Round-Up”, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
10
Webber Counselor’s Visit 5th Graders, February 10 to 1:15 p.m
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Little Shop of Physics at Johnson *More Info coming
Kindergarten Registration for 2015-16 School Year, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Elementary School Choice Deadline for 2015-16 School Year
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NO SCHOOL – Staff Collaboration Day
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Group Class Picture Day
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P.R.I.D.E. Assembly, 9:10 a.m., Gym
NO SCHOOL – Teacher Workday
JPTO General Membership Meeting, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Media Center
Thunderbird P.R.I.D.E.!
Participate Positively
Respect Everyone
Insist on Safety
Do Your Best
Enjoy Learning
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