Hello Johnny Appleseed Families,

It’s March!!! This is hard to believe. This week should be fairly uninterrupted, but it looks a bit rainy! Last week, the students enjoyed Read Across America Week. To get a glimpse at some of the fun, visit our instagram page. Thank you to all community members that came to read to our kids! It was so wonderful to see you all! 

Cell Phones and watches reminders: The cell phone policy has not changed. Students who bring cell phones to school will need to keep them in their bags. Students who wear watches with phone capabilities, that misuse them during school time (texting, calling, taking pictures, etc), will be asked to put their watches in their bags. During the school day, any communication home should come from the school. For example, if your child is feeling unwell, he/she should see the nurse. Texting home about this is not our policy. This is also a reminder that the school is not responsible for lost cell phones and watches. Please remind your child/children of these policies. 

Changes in Transportation: Please remember to send in a written note about any changes in transportation for your child. We will not release a child to anyone with written consent, even if they are listed as an approved contact. If someone different comes to dismiss a child without written permission, you will be called. Again, this is about student safety! 

Book Fair Reminder: The spring book fair will be this week: March 4 - March 8. Parents/guardians are welcome to come and shop with their students. A shopping schedule has been attached to this email. Book Fair E wallet Link: 

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5479003

Attendance: Please remember that attendance is so important. We want to see students here each and every day! We had a positive 94% attendance rate for the month of February! That’s good. Our goal is to remain at or above 95%. 

Arrivals/Dismissals: This continues to be an issue in the front lot. Staff will be present this week to redirect families to the church. Drop off in the front is for buses and families with handicapped placards ONLY. Please help us with this. It is about student and staff safety. 

SAVE THE DATES FOR MCAS TESTING: 

It is essential that students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are present for state mandated testing. 

MCAS Dates: 

April 2, 3 (3rd grade ELA); April 4, 5 (4th grade ELA); April 9, 10 (5th grade ELA) 

May 7, 8 (3rd grade MATH); May 9, 10 (5th grade MATH); May 14, 15 (4th grade MATH)

May 16, 17 (5th grade SCIENCE) 

INSTAGRAM: If you want to see all the happenings at JA, follow our new instagram page: @JASCHOOL845

PTO News:

Besides the spring book fair, there are NO new announcements at this time. 

Important Dates: MARK YOUR CALENDAR

March 4 - March 8: Spring Book Fair

Wednesday, March 13: Professional Development Day

Thursday, March 21: World Down Syndrome Day - Rock Your Funky Socks

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Principal Tapply