🍎🎉 Happy National Teacher’s Day! 🍎🎉
Today, we celebrate the mentors, guides, and everyday heroes who shape our world.
Whether in the classroom, online, or behind the scenes, your dedication and passion for education light the path for generations to come. You don’t just teach lessons, you inspire dreams. 🌟
To every JCPS teacher who’s making a difference, we thank you!❤
#ThankATeacher
Come on out to the Spring Fling! Color Run starts at 12pm, but check-in is happening now! Raffle, silent auction, food trucks, and fun for the kids!
Summer is nearly here and May holds a lot of important events! 🎓📚
Make sure you don't miss a thing!📅
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
Greetings families! I apologize for the delay in my communication, but there were some technical difficulties with the Friday call. So, Happy Monday, Explorer Families!
This week we are gearing up for a busy week! First, a reminder that all fundraiser sponsorship forms and money are due tomorrow for any student who is participating in the Color Run. The class with the highest money raised in each grade will earn an ice pop and pajama day.
Our Spring Fling and Color Run will be on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am-2pm. We will have vendors, a bounce house, food, a silent auction, raffles, and other fun for your family. Plus, so many runners will be participating in our run! We hope to see your family at the event! Please view the PTA newsletter for all of the upcoming information!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pxvHKqcSal4lPZps7oQ_p7MUT3m4zqC6/view?usp=sharing
On Wednesday at 6pm, our school will be transformed into an art gallery with students' art! Please join us at our 1st Art Show! While it is free to attend and view the art, your child's framed art will be available to take home for $25. This is a fundraiser for our art program.
On Friday, students will participate in Field Day and Explorer Experiences for April. Field Day will be from 9:30-11:30 for K-2 and 12:30-2:30 for grades 3-5. Explorer Experience will be in the morning for grades 4-5 and the afternoon for other grades. Our students have been working so hard, and we are happy to have a full day of fun for them!
Do not forget that EOGs for grades 3-5 begin on May 9th. We are still in need of proctors and volunteers, if you have time to give. Your time is so very appreciated. You may sign up at the link in the email.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA4A728A0FDC16-56222690-eogproctor#/
Have a great week, everyone!
Johnston County Public Schools hosted its 31st annual Flame For Learning Awards celebration this evening, naming William Marshall as the 2025 Teacher of the Year! Marshall, a teacher and alumnus of West Johnston Wildcats, was one of four finalists, which included Heather Bryant of Clayton High School, Lois D'Agostino of West View Elementary, and Brooke Hayward of Riverwood Elementary School. On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the nominees and William Marshall, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4cKeLkA
🚨 Free 5 Day Meal Packs for children and teens age 18 and under this summer! 🚨
Pre-order today at: bit.ly/summermealpacks
Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/schoolnutrition for more information!
Greetings, families!
This is a reminder that beginning Monday, April 14th through Friday, April 18th, students will be on spring break. Students will return to school on Monday, April 21st. During that week, our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will complete their End of the Year mClass testing. We will also host Career Day on Friday, April 25th during student Enhancements.
On Wednesday, April 23rd, Clayton and Corinth High will join us for their grad walk through the halls of East Clayton Elementary.
As a reminder, we will host our rising Kindergarten night on Thursday, April 24th at 5pm. If you have a rising Kindergarten student for next school year, please join us for the fun.
We are also continuing to raise funds for our Color run and Spring Fling on May 3rd. Thank you for all of the support you have shown so far. Students who have already signed up for the color run have received their fundraising packets today.
Finally, we will need some proctor support for our upcoming EOG tests. If you have ability to support the school as a proctor, please sign up at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA4A728A0FDC16-56222690-eogproctor#/
Have a wonderful and safe spring break!
A reminder about the Food Drive this week.
Families, based on the forecast for thunderstorms on Friday, April 11, we have reschedule our outdoor Field Day for May 2nd. We wanted to notify you in enough time to adjust any plans you had for attending Field Day. Your teacher is able to provide more information regarding events for the day.
Happy Friday, Explorer Families! We are gearing up for our final week before spring break! Here is a look at the week ahead!
On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, our students who earned their positive behavior points will have lunch at the park. Please be sure to send back your child's permission form, if they have earned the trip. We did make one change to the Kindergarten and 3rd grade trips due to forecased weather on Monday.
On Thursday, students will bring home their progress report for the 4th quarter. Contact your child's teacher with any questions.
On Friday, our Field Day is scheduled. As of now, there is more forecasted rain for the day, so we will reach out early in the week if we need to reschedule for a different date. This full day is outside, and we want students to be able to enjoy their field day with warm, sunny weather.
Additionally, keep sending in participation forms for PTA's color run during our Spring Fling on May 3rd. Once students enter the race, they will receive their fundraising form to earn race swag.
Finally, if you have an upcoming Kindergartner for the 2025-2026 school year, be sure to join us at our Kindergarten Readiness Night on April 24th at 5pm. The enrollment department will be on hand to be sure your child is all complete with their enrollment for Kindergarten.
Have a wonderful weekend!
A reminder about Thursday's event at Riverwood Middle.
Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻
The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey has been extended to Friday, April 4!
We are surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.
Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻
Beginning tomorrow, we will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.
Happy Friday, Explorer Families! Here are some updates for the week ahead!
On Monday, our Panorama survey will open for students, staff, and families. We use this data to set goals and strategies for the upcoming year. Our goal is for a minumum of 20% of families to take the survey. Please be on the lookout for that link from the district once the survey opens.
On Tuesday, quarter 3 report cards will go home. Check your child's binders/folders for those documents. Tuesday will also be PTA's Spirit Night for Smithfield Chicken & BBQ at the Flowers location from 4pm-8pm.
On Thursday and Friday, be sure to attend one of the ECES Drama Club's performances of The Jungle Book. You may buy your tickets from the Clayton Center Website at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/1959/the-clayton-center?cobrand=theclaytoncenter.
Finally, our March Family Newsletter is ready to view in the folder https://bit.ly/ExplorerNewsletters. Be sure to check out everything happening in Explorer country.
Have a great weekend!
Our 2025 Flame For Learning Semifinalists have been announced!!!📣
If you know one of them, say thank you for carrying the torch for learning and for educating the next generation.
The winner will be announced on April 22, so stay tuned!
Congratulations to all 20 of these exceptional teachers, and every educator that was nominated for this prestigious award! 👏👏👏
To view the webpage, click here: https://bit.ly/4iKeVtW
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
We are excited to announce that Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy will announce the 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Flame for Learning Award during the March 11 Johnston County Board of Education meeting!
Please tune in via livestream on the district's YouTube page and help us celebrate our amazing educators!!!🍎📚
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻
We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.
Happy Friday, Explorer Families!
Thank you all for helping us celebrate at the various events this week. Our Black History Celebration was the highest attended event of the year. Thank you for your support of our school.
Next week we are happy to celebrate Read Across America! Please view the flyer for more details about each day.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JDf7LWoFgsekXWXztbblVrAhWt1noCPR/view?usp=sharing
We will also complete our final MAP testing for the school year. Please be sure your students are at school on time every day so that they are prepared to do their best on the test.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Read Across America is next week! Celebrate reading with us!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JDf7LWoFgsekXWXztbblVrAhWt1noCPR/view?usp=sharing
Black History Month Celebration tomorrow at 5pm. Student-led conferences until 6pm in classrooms and program at 6pm with dinner for your family. See you then!