Good Evening Johnny Appleseed Families!

I hope this email finds you rested and perhaps cheering on a winning PATRIOTS team?!?! 

This past week was HOT, but great! THANK YOU to staff, students, and families for finding creative ways to keep cool. Despite the heat, JA had very good attendance. The school now feels complete with K starting! Buses seem to be getting a little better with arrival and pick up times, but there still is room for improvement, so thank you for your patience. There are many things happening in the coming weeks. This week, we hope to see all our grade 3, 4, and 5 families for Open House on September 12th from 5 - 7 PM. Please remember to park at the church and walk across. Please park away from the cones that Pastor Dave has put out so spots can remain reserved for church patrons. 

The weather seems better this week, but we will be dodging rain and storms and do our best to get the kiddos outside when possible! Let me take a moment to thank all current and retired members of public and military service as we remember 9-11.  

Please remember ATTENDANCE MATTERS! It is essential that students arrive on time, so they are in classes for essential learning concepts. Remember, there are reasons to stay home (ie: fever, vomiting). If your child feels under the weather, see if he/she can “try”. Nurse Jen is excellent at identifying when students need to go home! 

Johnny Appleseed News:
Open House - Tuesday, September 12th: 5 - 7 PM - families are welcome to attend. Please visit SEPAC, ELPAC, PTO and other special guests. 
Bus Evacuation Drill - September 12th - this is done at school upon arrival.
JA Spirit wear is back! There will be samples to view at Open House and items will be available to purchase soon! 
PICTURE DAY - Mark your calendar! Friday, September 15th is Picture Day! 
United Way Day of Caring: Friday, September 15th - we will have volunteers working with members of our PTO to spruce up the school grounds.
*** Please see the attached letter from Nurse Jen and SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) 

School Times: Drop off: 7:45 - 8:15 - after 8:15, your child will be marked Tardy. Dismissal begins at 2:45PM. 

Transportation Changes: Please remember that if your child is being dismissed or changing the usual routine in transportation, we need a note for a parent/guardian stating the change and the name(s) of anyone who may be dismissing your child. Your child’s safety is our top priority. Anyone dismissing a child from school must have identification. 

PTO News:
Fall Flowers WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT THE GARDENERS’ SPOT at 66 Granite Street Leominster MA on Thursday, 9/14/2023 to Thursday 9/21/2023. Jennifer Alker has emailed you a receipt. You will need this at the time of pick up. Keep your eyes open for Spirit Wear flyers and a JA Taekwondo Fundraiser!

Important Dates: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 
Tuesday, September 12th: Bus Evacuation Day and Bus Safety talks
Tuesday, September 12th: 3, 4, and 5 Open House - 5:00 - 7:00 - park at the church
Friday, September 15th: Picture Day - retakes - October 27th
Friday. September 15th: United Way Day of Caring -Volunteer Clean up
Tuesday, September 19th: K, 1, and 2 Open House - 5:00 - 7:00 - park at the church 
Wednesday, September 20th: Early Release @ 11:30

Have a wonderful week ahead!

~ Principal Tapply