We are halfway through another busy week!!

It's Cabaret night!!

Join us as we showcase our 5th grade music students tonight, June 7, 2017 at 6:00pm with various vocal and instrumental performances.  They have been working hard and this is their night to shine!!

Refreshments for sale as well as raffle of ukulele, Theater at The Mount tickets, piano tuning, guitar lessons and more

Tickets $5.00 per family.

Please note: preforming students should arrive at the JA Cafeteria between 5:30-5:45. There is no specific dress code for the evening...just have them wear something nice

Caldecott Winning Illustrator Beth Krommes comes to JA on Thursday June 8th.  Don't forget to send in your books to have them signed.

Your children have been working hard towards their Books and Beyond medals and we can't wait to celebrate their accomplishment this Friday June 9th in the gymnasium.  Parents are welcome to attend and we would love to see you.

8:30 = K & 1

9:30 = 2, 3 & D1

10:30 = 4, 5 & D2

Join us Tuesday, June 13th at 6:30 for JA night at the Dirt Dawgs.  

Tickets are only $2.50 for JA families Purchase tickets in advance or at the game. (Make sure to tell them you are from Johnny Appleseed) 

There will be food, games, prizes & JA Spirit Wear!

Bring a Baseball to be Autographed by the Players
Keep up to date with information at our Face book event: JA Dirt Dawgs Night

Field Day 2017 is June 14th and we still need your help.   If you are able to volunteer please email jaschoolpto@gmail.com to sign up.

Barnes and Noble Book Fair

Next Friday, June 16th, there is a JA Barnes and Noble night from 4 pm. to 9 pm. and will benefit the JA library.  There will be many students and staff reading stories and poetry of there own creation. We encourage all of you to come and support your library. All the summer reading selections will be front and center for you to purchase if you'd like. 

Other Important Dates:

Spirit Week - June 19-23

5th Grade BBQ - June 19th

5th Grade Moving on Ceremony - June 22nd

Last day of School - June 23rd

More information to come soon

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The end of the year is coming quick!!  Our last day of School is Friday, June 23rd but there is a lot happening between now and then!!

A few quick reminders:

         

Caldecott Winning Illustrator Beth Krommes comes to JA on Thursday June 8th and we are beyond excited.  If you would like her to sign a book for your child please make sure to send it in that day and it should be well marked with your child's name and homeroom along with any special instructions if the book needs to be autographed for someone other than your child.  Books must be purchased ahead of time and can be found at www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com.  For more information on Ms. Kromes and her work check out her website http://bethkrommes.com

Our Books and Beyond Metal Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 9th.  If your child achieved a level 8 or above in our books and beyond program join us as we celebrate them!!  This ceremony takes place in the gym and kids are divided up by grade.  

Kindergarten & 1st grade - 8:30 am

2nd & 3rd grade - 9:30 am

4th & 5th grade - 10:30 am

Field day is schedule for Wednesday, June 14th.  We are looking for volunteers so if you are available please email jaschoolpto@gmail.com.  More information to come as we get a little closer!

Have you checked out our new online School Store?  - https://johnnya.itemorder.com/

Featuring both youth & adult apparel along with fun items like water bottles, Frisbees & backpacks, we are happy to team up with Leominster business North East Promotion & Apparel to offer you this online service to show your JA Spirit!!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ALL SHIFTS

FOR THE JA LAWN FAIR SATURDAY 5/20!!!

If you are able to help for ANY timeframe please

Email jaschoolpto@gmail.com

REMINDER!!!

FATHER AND SON NIGHT

FLAG FOOTBALL

Friday, May 12, 2017  6 to 8 PM

Fournier Field 

525 Litchfield Street 

Leominster, MA

IT IS NOT TO LATE TO JOIN THE FUN FOR FATHER/SON NIGHT!!!

If you did not return your form, you can still join us and pay at the field.

$5.00 per family.  We will provide water and a snack.

Leominter Pop Warner will also be opening their concession stand.

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON FRIDAY!

Lawn Party Volunteer Roundup!!

As you know JA's Lawn party is a long standing tradition that cannot be executed without the help of families in our school!!

There are many different ways you can help with donations of time, items or money and we know there have been many flyers that have gone home so here is a round up of all the different things that we need!!

Do you have some unused items taking up space in a closet or basement?  Did you stock up at an after Christmas sale and have lots of items hanging around your house?  Did your child get a toy they will never play with?  Consider donating it to our Pot Luck raffle.  The more items we have the more successful this raffle will be.  Adult and kids items alike and noting is to big or to small.

Do you make a killer Chocolate Chip Cookie?  Does everyone request your Rice Krispie treats?  We are in need of baked goods for our annual Lawn Party and could use your help.  We ask that baked goods be individually wrapped and labeled “nuts or no nuts” and dropped off at school during school hours on Friday, May 19^th.

Volunteers are needed to bake or purchase cakes to donate to our very popular cake walk event.  The kids love this game!  For $1.00 they play a fun game of musical chairs and get the chance to win a delicious, beautiful, decorated cake or a fruit basket or bucket of healthy snacks [i.e. raisins, nuts, crackers, fruit snacks].  We need as many contributions of these items as possible to make this game a big success.

Please bring your cake or healthy alternative contribution to Johnny Appleseed School the Friday [May 19^th] before the lawn party. ** If you make a cake please label what kind (eg. gold, chocolate, etc.) and whether it includes nuts **

In order to make this year’s Lawn Party an outstanding success we need volunteers like you to help us! Again this year we are offering exciting incentives for adults and students.

• Every adult volunteer will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win dinner and a movie for 2!!
• The classroom in each grade with the most volunteers will win a Popsicle party for the entire class!!

Time slots available include

• 8:00 - 10:00 AM (Set Up)
• 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
• 12:00 - 2:00 PM
• 2:00 - 4:00 PM 
• 3:00 - 4:00 PM (Clean Up)

Due to the amount of work involved in organizing this event we are not able to contact each volunteer individually unless there is a question or change regarding your elected shift. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your elected shift to help ensure a smooth transition between shifts. 

Please email jaschoolpto@gmail.com with questions or how you can help!!

TONIGHT

Literacy Night for the kids while the parents are at the PTO meeting! 

The girls from Fitchburg State will be reading Roaring Rockets 

and doing a rocket activity with the kids!!!!

Exciting week ahead!!

We have an exciting a busy week ahead!  Teacher appreciation week continues all week along with a PTO meeting on Tuesday and the last day to turn in books and beyond sheets on Thursday.  We still need bakers for Friday so please email jaschoolpto@gmail.com if you can be of help. 

 

Monday: Each teacher and staff member will receive a small snack with a thank you poem and Teacher’s bathrooms will get a little pick-me-up.

Tuesday: Breakfast for all staff.  Bagels and a yogurt parfait bar

Wednesday: A Chocolate Fountain is set up in the staff lunch room with fresh fruit and other dipping items

Thursday: Every staff member will receive a small potted plant to brighten their day.

Friday: The long-awaited luncheon.  It is tradition to order a buffet lunch from Il Camino Restaurant, and the teachers and staff look forward to it all year long!  Baked goods will be provided for dessert. Appreciation posters will be put on display in the staff lunch room.

 

 Want to be more involved in your child's school?  Want to get to know new people?  Help us make a difference by joining the PTO!  We have 3 open positions and are looking for new board members. Nominations and elections will take place tomorrow night (5/2) at 7pm at the last PTO meeting of the school year. In addition to elections hear about the end of the year events we have planned. Should be a great meeting and you being there will make it even better!!!

LAST WEEK! 

TO PASS IN BOOKS AND BEYOND SHEETS

The last day to turn in sheets is THURSDAY, MAY 4.

The last prizes will be handed out Friday, May 5.

The Books and Beyond Ceremony will be Friday, June 9 in the morning.  Exact times will be sent home closer to the event.

Thank you for helping your students along the way!

Mother/Daughter Zumba (Country Night), grades 3-5

Friday, 4/28 from 6-7 PM at JA

(healthy snack and water provided)

Leominster Education Foundation & Barnes and Noble 
Book Fair at the Water Tower location 4-9PM
15% of every purchase including online and cafe 

counts towards literacy programs in Leominster Schools.
(don't forget to mention this while purchasing)

SAVE THE DATE

Johnny Appleseed Lawn Party

Saturday, May 20, 2017

10 AM to 3 PM.

Rain or Shine

Come support Johnny Appleseed and have some fun.  

There will be a petting farm, bouncy houses, games, 

face painting, crafts, food and much more.  

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Mother/Daughter Zumba (Country Night)

Friday 4/28, 6:00-7:00 at JA

Grades 3-5 Girls and the Moms 

Water and healthy snack provided!

Mother/Daughter Tea, Grades K-2 girls & Moms will be in May. 

Details to come soon!

PTO Meeting, May 2nd 7:00PM

Agenda TBA

Come out and support two great events in our community this weekend!!!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

For our Upcoming 

Father/Daughter Dance, April 7th

Please email us at jaschoolpto@gmail.com

If you can help. Thank you!

*SAVE THE DATE*
PTO Meeting Tuesday April 4th at 7:00PM
Summer Camp/Program Fair
We are bringing local summer camps/programs to you! 

We will have the cafeteria set up with tables with people 

from the camp to answer questions and give you more 

details to sign up your kids for their summer fun!!!
We are waiting for confirmation from some but already have the following coming to us: 

Boys and Girls Club, Leominster Recreation Dept, Leominster Library, Monoosnock Golf, Creative Choices, 4H, YMCA Camp Lowe, Let's Gogh Art, and Roll On America!!!!!!

*Yankee Candle Orders are in*

Pick up will be available two evenings 

Thursday 3/16, 5:00-7:00 (TONIGHT)

Thursday 3/23, 5:00-7:00

Grades 3-5 Mothers & Son Basketball
Friday 3/24
STILL TIME TO SIGN UP TO PLAY. 
Click below to get the signup sheet.

Mother Son Basketball Sign Up

Don't forget to bring the kids to the March PTO Meeting THIS Tuesday 3/7 at 7:00. 

Fitchburg State University will be holding a Literacy Night during our 

meeting with your kids, reading a b ook, a n d doing a craft. 

The guest speaker at our PTO meeting is Dr. Meg O'Hearn-Curran 

speaking about testing at our school.
We will have light refreshments for kids and parents also!