Hello Johnny Appleseed Families,

Happy Sunday Evening to you all! It was nice to see the sun and enjoy longer daylight today. We have a bit of an interrupted week. There is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, March 13th for Professional Development. We had another wonderful Scholastic Book Fair. This Friday, the students will enjoy a program put on by The Irish American Step Dancers. We are excited to welcome them back to JA. 

Attendance continues to be a major focus. We appreciate everyone who communicates students' absences with us. Thank you!  

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! 

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:

Important Dates: MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Wednesday, March 13: Professional Development Day

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

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Principal Tapply