Running Club is BACK!

All Johnson students, Pre-K- 5, are invited to participate. The goal of Johnson Running Club is to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity. We want to encourage children to have fun while running. Maybe your child is an avid runner or maybe he/she would just like a fun thing to do after school. It will give your child the opportunity to meet more children from our school and community and is designed to be a self-esteem builder, giving students the feeling of achievement when they finish a run and challenging them to improve with each run.

Students must be in good standings with the school to participate. If a student misses more than half of the school day, they will not be able to participate. 

We will meet on Thursdays after school from 3:15-4:15 PM, starting April 3rd and end Thursday, May 15th. All students will need a new permission slip. Go to the Johnson website, the link in the newsletter, or the front entryway and turn it in to Ms. Kaiser, PE Teacher. 

***Running Club will be canceled for rain /lightning- you will be notified by 1 pm

***Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd must have a parent or guardian present

Students need PE shoes, comfortable clothes, and a water bottle.

Youth Art Month is the month of March! To celebrate, Johnson’s annual art show is the entire month of March. Closing night is from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM on Friday, March 28th. Please plan to come see your child’s art, take it down, and take it home with you on closing night. If you are unable to attend closing night, your child will receive their artwork during art class on a later date.
Be sure to view your child’s art when you come for Parent Teacher conferences.
 

Kid art is like an ICEBERG
Remember when it comes to child art, there’s always so much more than you can see.
What You May See:
(Surface level observations)
• Murky Painting
• Scribbles
• Hurried Coloring
• Incomplete Compositions
• Too much Adhesive
• Random Items Glued Together

What You Don’t See:
(Below the surface/the thinking)
• The Ideas
• The Editing
• The Persistence
• The Problem-Solving
• The Trial & Error
• The Frustrations
• The Joy& Excitement
• The Growth
• The Connection to Life Experiences & Memories
• And so much more

As adults, we tend to value the skills we can observe and measure. We like traditional art projects because we CAN SEE success in the application of skills and the use of the elements and principles.

Remember an adult’s aesthetic is different from a child’s.

Remember that although we can’t always see the evidence, when a child is engaged in child-led art making, there is an ABUNDANCE of thinking processes activated in their brain, hidden from view.

So, when looking at kid art remember to reserve judgement at what you SEE and become curious about what you DON’T SEE. What led the child to create this work? What ideas are present? What skills & knowledge did they apply? What problems did they create & solve?
 

How to talk to your kids about their art:
Instead of saying phases such as: “I like it.” “It looks great.” Try to ask more questions:
• “Will you tell me about your work?”
• “What did you title your work?”
• “What do you want me to know about this?”
• “What surprised you when making this?”
• “Was anything challenging or difficult?”
• “What would you do differently next time?”

Thank you for supporting your child’s creativity!

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Online registration is available for new or returning K-12 students registering at a PSD school (apart from Ridgeview Classical, Liberty Common, and Compass Community Collaborative Charter Schools) for the 2024-25 school year.

• Please have electronic copies of these documents to upload at the end of the online registration process:
  • Birth certificate (passport, baptismal certificate, military ID, etc.)
  • Proof of address (a copy of a lease agreement, mortgage statement, utility bill, etc. that shows that the parent/guardian lives at an address within school boundaries)
  • Immunization record or an immunization exemption form
  • Custody documents (if applicable)

If you have any questions, please contact our office at 970-488-5000 between the hours of 7 am – 3:30 pm.

Note: Returning students are students who left PSD and are returning to a PSD school. Current PSD students do not need to re-register yearly to return to the same school.
 

Help Wanted: New Bike Racks in 2024

As we strive to create a safe and enriching environment for our students, we are reaching out to you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the

well-being of our school community.

Johnson Parent Teacher Organization is currently working on a project to purchase new bike racks for our school premises. Encouraging students to bike to school not only promotes a healthy and active lifestyle but also has numerous benefits for our community and the environment. Here are a few reasons why supporting this initiative is crucial:



Promoting Health and Well-being: Biking is a fantastic way for students to stay physically active. By providing sufficient bike racks, we aim to make it convenient for students to choose an eco-friendly mode of transportation and incorporate exercise into their daily routines.

Reducing Traffic Congestion: With more students biking to school, we can contribute to reducing traffic congestion during drop-off and pick-up times. This not only eases the flow of traffic around the school, but also promotes a safer environment for everyone.



Environmental Sustainability: Biking is a sustainable mode of transportation that significantly reduces our carbon footprint. By supporting this initiative, you contribute to instilling environmental consciousness in our students and fostering a sense of responsibility towards the planet.

Building a Sense of Community: Providing adequate bike racks helps create a sense of community within our school. It encourages students to connect with their peers who share similar interests, promoting a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.



Teaching Responsibility: Biking to school teaches students responsibility as they learn to take care of their bikes and follow safety guidelines. It instills valuable life skills and promotes a sense of independence.

To make this project a reality, we are seeking your support through donations. Your generous contribution will go directly towards purchasing

and installing new bike racks, ensuring that our students have a safe and convenient place to park their bikes.

If you would like to contribute, we’ll have a donation page up soon. Every donation, big or small, makes a significant impact on the success of this project.

 

Register for Kindergarten for 2024-2025 school year