The Wildcat

• iPad collection and redistribution
• Fine Arts and Gym
• Read-A-Thon
• Honor Parkway Tree Fundraiser
• Lunch Information
• Mindfulness
• Winter Coats

EVERY WEDNESDAY IS EARLY RELEASE @ 1:55 (Mrs. Torres's Class @ 1:20)

Monday, January 11th-back to in person learning

Monday, January 11th-February 22 Read-A-Thon
Thursday, January 14th-iPad Collection

Monday, January 18th-No School (MLK DAY)

Tuesday, January 19th-iPad redistribution

STOH is changing management systems, which means that every iPad will need to be manually updated, sanitized, wiped, and deployed. To do this, we will need the iPad to be at least 50% charged. If students want to save pictures, keynotes, notes, etc., the files need to be uploaded to their Google Drive.

Elementary students should not have an Apple ID. If for some reason, the child’s iPad has been logged into an Apple ID, it will need to be logged out before we can collect it.

Thursday, January 14th Collection Day

All in person learners will have their iPads collected on Thursday, January 14th in class. Virtual students will need to bring their iPad to the school on Thursday, January 14th between 11-1pm and 3-4 p.m. Please come in through the gym door (Door F).

Tuesday, January 19th Redistribution Day

Ipads will be redistributed to in person learners in their classroom on the following Tuesday, January 19th. Virtual learners can pick up their iPads on Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m at the main office.

See the information below about Read-A-Thon this year. They will be collecting donations online only. Here is the link to register:

https://www.lcplin.org/readathon

This coming week is Week C. We have rotating "Specials" times. Please check your classroom teacher's agenda each day to see what additional class you need to attend.

Below is a link with a calendar that lists the rotations.

All students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost for curbside pick-up meals!

Thanks to USDA funding, these meals will be available the rest of the school year. Each student can receive one free breakfast and one free lunch daily. This applies to qualified meals (breakfast and lunch), not snacks and beverages.

Important: You MUST still complete a free and reduced meal application to qualify for the program for the remainder of the school year (to receive free or reduced meals AFTER 12/18/2020) AND to qualify for textbook assistance for this school year!

All students will be able to pick up a weeks worth of free breakfasts and lunches Monday between the hours of 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the following location:

Johnston Elementary School, 8220 5th Street, (Door D, off of 5th Street), Highland, IN

Go here for more details:

http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2809100435083594

Hello Johnston Families,

In an effort to help kids (and parents) lower their stress levels, frustrations and anger, I will be including mindfulness activities in the newsletter for the remainder of the school year. I will also be practicing 1-2 strategies with each class as a part of their weekly guidance lessons. These will be simple, easy to use strategies that I encourage you to practice at home. We are hoping to help students increase empathy for others and build skills to manage everyday emotions.

Thank You! Mrs. Jennings

Happy Holidays!

As colder weather approaches, please be aware that I have several gently used coats and a few pairs of boots looking for a new home. Some sizes are limited but hopefully we can find something to fit your needs. These coats and boots are for school age students who attend Johnston Elementary. Please contact me at 219-923-2428 if I may be of assistance.

Rachel Jennings

Counselor

In an effort to minimize people coming in and out of the building, we ask that non-essential school items not be dropped off during the day. We are working hard to keep everyone safe (students, staff, parents, etc.). Please be mindful of this when your child forgets something. Can they make it through the day without this item? Thanks for your help in trying to keep everyone safe.

Join Us for the Best Summer Ever!

Camp Invention® is back with an all-new program: Recharge

! Featuring take-apart microphones, robotic crickets, duck-launching devices and morphing vehicles, this summer is packed full of super fun, confidence-boosting STEM activities!

What could be better? This year, with our Peace of Mind Promise, your local camp is being offered in person and at home so your child can experience the fun of Camp Invention no matter where they are!

Johnston Elementary School
6/7/2021 - 6/11/2021 from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Biggest discount ever! Secure your spot today using ALUMNI40 to SAVE $40.

As we work to improve the Johnston playground and greenspace, we are excited to involve you in an exciting fundraising opportunity.

Our Johnston outdoor space is used by so many members of our community. Beyond being used as a recess and gym space by the school, the space is used by local residents for exercise, youth sports teams as a practice space, and as by local families for after school fun. Johnston school is embedded in the lives of current residents as well as the memories of former residents.

It is in this spirit that we are creating the Johnston Honor Parkway. Along this parkway, trees have been planted and are maintained by our Johnston students. We envision this parkway being a place where current students can honor and remember members of our community who have made it a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

Each tree on the parkway will be dedicated in honor or memory of a community member or organization. We ask that you consider taking the time to sponsor a tree in honor or memory of someone you love who has made a difference in the community. Your donation will not only support improvements being made to the playground and greenspace, but also purchase a commemorative plaque to honor the recipient. There will also be a celebration in the spring to unveil the new signs and parkway.

See the attached for more information on how to be apart of it!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hCA7wW9EHcAEGCaxGBL7o0tzVhEgctAc/view?usp=sharing

Here are some things that you need to know about your iPad. If you have any iPad questions, please contact Mrs. Gomez through email: egomez@highland.k12.in.us

• Do NOT sign in to an Apple ID

• Your email address for all Google logins is your first initial, last name, student ID. Student ID can be found on RDS!

• Example:jsmith1234567@stohk12.org

• Your password is your birth date, 2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

• Example: 01262008 (January 26, 2008)

• Sign in to your email. Do this by:

• Go to Settings

• Passwords and account

• Add Account

• Google

Please take care of your iPad. Avoid drinking or eating around them. Don’t place them under or in between heavy items. Keep them charged! DO NOT take them out of the cases and don’t decorate the cases, even with stickers!!!

Families can get guidance on how to cope with the coronavirus pandemic through a new partnership between Franciscan Health and Purdue University.

The Community Health Improvement team at Franciscan Health, which has hospitals in Crown Point, Dyer, Hammond, Michigan City and Munster, teamed up with Purdue’s College of Health and Human Sciences and other community partners to create "Families Tackling Tough Times Together," a pop-up program that aims to strengthen families' resilience.

“It’s impressive to see the efforts that Franciscan is making to not only treat patients but also to support family strengths and resilience during the pandemic,” said Dr. Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, a Purdue professor working to build the initiative.

"Families Tackling Tough Times Together" will offer free, science-based tools and activities every week on how to handle the pandemic.

The nine-week program this fall seeks to help families of all types with tailored recommendations for children, adults, and young adults. They will get messages of support and encouragement and the opportunity to ask experts questions.

https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/families-together/

• For E-Learning questions and other tech related questions
• Follow the link below to sign up to the Remind Class entitled "Tech Resources" https://www.remind.com/join/jntra
• Inquiries will be answered in as timely a manner as possible

Please don't hesitate to contact us in the office for any ideas, thoughts, concerns, or words of encouragement! We are all part of this large extended mix of wonderful people we affectionately refer to as our Johnston Family.

Email: aharring@highland.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.highland.k12.in.us/o/jes
Location: 8220 5th Street, Highland, IN, United States
Phone: 219.923.2428
Facebook: facebook.com/johnstonpto
Twitter: @harrington_jn