Johnson is Respectful

"Respect is thinking and acting in a way that SHOWS high regard for others. An excellent way to show regard is to use our manners, and to pay attention to our tone of voice and our body language. We can respect people, but we can also respect places and things. This month we ask that you reinforce respectful behaviors in your classrooms and homes. We show respect at Johnson!"

Character Trait Calendar Artworks

Last year's 4th graders designed and created artworks that are hanging in a calendar in every classroom - visually reminding us about the character traits we are practicing at Johnson!

Caring is CONTAGIOUS

See if you can figure out what "contagious" means by watching this video.

“Caring means showing kindness and concern for others. Together with compassion and empathy, it is the foundation for positive relationships with others. This month we ask that you identify caring behaviors that you see in your child/student and reinforce them. Johnson is a CARING school.”

Character Chains at Johnson

This year, each student at Johnson has received either a 24 inch necklace (K-5) or an 8-inch bracelet (Preschool) with “starter charms.” All students start the year with a Johnson Jaguar “paw,” and a Tablet charm that looks a LOT like our current iPads.

 As the year progresses, Johnson students have the opportunity to earn more charms if they demonstrate excellence in an academic subject or excellence in their character. If they are recognized in our character program, children will receive a character charm…..but teachers (including our specials teachers) have been given academic charms as well. Students have the opportunity to earn charms in art, music, reading, library, science, math, citizenship, world language, physical education…and of course….in guidance as well. Mrs. McKay expects that each child will earn at least one more charm this year, and perhaps more!