Connection - Johnston Community School District

August 2009
The
The
Connection
Together everybody accomplishes more
The newsletter for the residents of the Johnston Community School District
District welcomes new staff
Beth Ward
Associate Principal
For the 2009-2010 school year, Beth Ward will
start on a new journey in her career at the Johnston
school district as Associate Principal at JMS.
Ward began her career at the JCSD in 1997 and
during that time has worked as a PE instructor at
JMS as well as an assistant varsity coach for softball,
volleyball and basketball.
Ward, originally from Sigourney, Iowa, now lives in Windsor Heights
with her two dogs, Simon & Oliver, and her cat, Windsor.
In her spare time, she enjoys simply being outdoors.
Ward believes that the district has allowed her to grow in many ways.
Ward said, “It is a great school district that provides great
opportunities for all to grow professionally and personally.”
Voters to decide on “Revenue
Purpose Statement” on Sept 8
In 1999, Polk County voters
approved a one-cent local option
sales tax for school improvements.
Last spring, Governor Chet Culver
signed into law a repeal of the existing
local tax and replaced it with a new
statewide version.
Because of this change, each school
district must re-state how it intends to
use the funds and the community must
vote on that “revenue purpose statement.” Ankeny, Southeast
Polk, Waukee, West Des Moines and other CIML districts have
already approved the statement. Johnston Community School
District residents will vote on Tuesday, September 8.
Fast-growing school districts such as Johnston have relied
on the revenue from the one-cent sales tax to build, renovate
and improve school buildings. State revenue from property tax
sources provides funding for district operations and salaries, but
falls far short of being enough to keep up with facilities in this
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Barb Rankin
Director of Behavioral Programs & Y-Home
Associate Principal
Dr. Barb Rankin officially joined the Johnston
school district on July 1st and will serve as the
Director of Behavioral Programs as well as the
Associate Principal for the Youth Homes of Mid-
America.
Before arriving at the JCSD, Rankin worked at Heartland AEA as a
behavior specialist where she often assisted the JCSD. Later she was the
coordinator of behavior & autism services. Before leaving, she was the
Assistant Director of Special Education.
Rankin’s hometown is Pershing, IA, a small town located southeast
of Knoxville. She now lives in Bondurant with her husband, Lyle, their
son, Colin, and their dog (an Australian shepherd mix) named Buddy.
Colin recently graduated from high school and their other son, Cory, is
currently working at Wells Fargo and plans to marry in September.
In her spare time, Rankin enjoys reading, cooking and quilting.
When asked what she thinks of the JCSD, Rankin said, “So far
everyone has been welcoming and excited to discuss how this new
position will work. I think this district has great administrators, staff,
and students and it is a great place to be!”
Additional new staff are listed on page 5
In this issue
District News
In Touch..............................2
R.O.S.E. Award..................3
Foundation.........................4
New Staff............................5
Literacy Curriculum............5
Calendars/Planners............6
Year-at-a-Glance................6
District’s 100 Years.............6
Infinite Campus..................7
JHS Late Start Days...........8
New School Hours.............8
Athletic Physicals...............8
Celebrate Success........9-11
Prepare Child for School..12
Johnston Community
Education Programs
Adult..............................13
Aquatics........................15
Early Childhood.............17
KTC...............................18
Preschool......................17
Special Events..............19
Teen..............................19
Youth.............................20
Registration..............23-24
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In
Touch
by Clay Guthmiller, Superintendent
D
uring my time in the Johnston Community Schools, I have
experienced the incredible commitment of the faculty, staff, Board of
Education, administration and community to the success of our students.
I continue to be impressed by the support and involvement of so many
local and other service organizations that supplement and complement our
work by providing extremely high quality experiences for our students in
leadership, service, athletics, music, dance and many other areas.
As we continue to move forward, we are developing our curriculum
and our learning environment to provide world class experiences for our
students. We are committed to refining our instruction to more effectively
close the achievement gap between our students. At the same time, we
will not close the gap by allowing our highest achieving student’s needs to
be unmet. Our instructional improvement plans are designed to create an
individual student focus that will push every child to higher achievement.
This fall, the district will complete the development of a Long Range
Facility Master Plan. This plan will be utilized by the Board of Education
and will serve as a blueprint for future facility expansion during the next
five years. This coming fall, we anticipate again another year of increased
student growth. As with any growth, there will be continuing needs
related to finances, facilities and personnel. With tighter state budgets
and the current economic downturn – the district anticipates significant
challenges this coming year.
I am honored to work with a school district that puts students first. With
the continued support of our parents and community, our school district
will continue to enjoy the great reputation we have come to know. It will
also be a place where parents want to send their children to learn.
We should be extremely proud of our schools here in Johnston. At the
same time, our work is not done. We will push forward to propel each
student to higher levels of achievement. We welcome any suggestions,
ideas, concerns and opinions you have on how we might make the
Johnston Community School District a better place for the students
we serve. By everyone communicating and working together, we will
continue to make a positive difference for our students. Our children
deserve the best. We hope your 2009-10 school year will be a great
success.
Board of Education
Christopher Sonner, President
Mike Farrell, Vice-President
Tyler Buller
Jackie Heiser
Jill Morrill
Tracey Orman
Ralph Young
Administrative Resource Center (ARC)
5608 Merle Hay Road
P.O. Box 10
Johnston, IA 50131
515-278-0470
www.johnston.k12.ia.us
Clay Guthmiller, Superintendent
Jim Casey, Associate Supt. of Human Resources
Bruce Amendt, Executive Director of Academic Services
Janice Miller-Hook, Exec. Director of Financial Services
Nancy Buryanek, Director of Community Education
Tony Sparks, Director of Technology
Mike Volz, Director of Transportation
Gary Ross, Director of Activities and Athletics
Vickie McCool, Director of Special Education
Barb Rankin, Y-Home Associate Principal & Director of
Behavioral Programs
School Principals
Eric Toot, Beaver Creek Elementary
Tim Salmon, Horizon Elementary
Bruce Hukee, Johnston High School
Brian Carico, Johnston Middle School
Trisha Lenarz-Garmoe, Lawson Elementary
Linda Hansen, Summit Middle School
Cheryl Henkenius, Timber Ridge Elementary
Suzie Pearson, Wallace Elementary
Schools
Beaver Creek Elementary, 278-6228
Horizon Elementary, 986-1121
Johnston High School, 278-0449
Johnston Middle School, 278-0476
Lawson Elementary, 278-0478
Summit Middle School, 986-0318
Timber Ridge Elementary, 331-4379
Wallace Elementary, 278-6977
MISSION
The Johnston Community School District’s mission
is to prepare our community of learners for a
changing world by providing the knowledge and
skills necessary to be responsible, contributing
citizens committed to excellence.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Johnston Community School District does not discriminate on providing equal educational opportunities for students and prohibits harassment, bullying, hazing, or any other
victimization of students on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, physical attributes, physical or mental ability
or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status or age. No employee or applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of
race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age or disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with equal educational, harassment, employment
opportunities and/or affirmative action shall be directed to the Associate Superintendent and Equity Coordinator, 5608 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470, to the
Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission in Des Moines, the Director of the Region VII Office of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Director of the
Region VII Office of Civil Rights, United States Department of Education in Kansas City, Missouri. The Johnston Community School District complaint procedure is located in the board
of directors’ policies. Procedures for parents, students, staff and community members are referred to in board policy 107.1.
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R.O.S.E. Award
Recognizing Outstanding Support of Education
May
Nancy Porter
Buildings & Grounds Secretary
June
Janie Peters
Timber Ridge Grade 3-4 Looping Teacher
Jill Morrill (Board of Education member) presents Nancy
Porter (right) with a R.O.S.E. Award during the May 11 school
board meeting.
Mike Farrell (Board of Education vice president) presents
Janie Peters (right) with a R.O.S.E. Award during the June 8
school board meeting.
From the nominator(s):
“Nancy is helpful and she goes above and beyond
always. She puts her heart and soul into her service to
Johnston Schools. Nancy is always willing to help any
department with whatever needs to be done. She takes
responsibility for the daily operations and appearance
of the administration building. She has also been seen
pitching in after hours and helping custodians at the
school.”
From the nominator(s):
“Janie has demonstrated outstanding teaching abilities i
her first two years as a looping teachers. Not only has
she mastered the curriculum to be taught in both grade
levels, but she has taught the kids with enthusiasm day
in and day out. It is evident that she has the student’s
best interest at heart. As a teacher, Janie has included
parents as a partner in her student’s learning. She
welcomed feedback, addressed concerns, and involved
parents in many activities. Janie recognizes that parents
are vital in learning success.”
July
Brian Town
JMS Activities Director
Jackie Heiser (Board of Education member) presents Brian
Town with a R.O.S.E. Award during the July 13 school board
meeting.
The R.O.S.E. Award recognizes students, staff members or community
members who encourage the success of Johnston children in academics,
athletics, activities and/or community services. Nomination forms are
available at any school office, the Johnston Administrative Resource Center,
the Johnston Public Library or via the District’s Web site. The deadline for
nominations is the 25th of each month. Each month at a school board meeting,
a framed certificate will be presented to the selected nominee(s). If you have
questions, please contact Nancy Buryanek at 278-0552.
From the nominator(s):
“During his three years at JMS/SMS, I have found Brian to strive and make every
experience for our student athletes an enjoyable and meaningful experience. The really
unique reason why I am nominating Brian is for waht he does outside of this duties and
responsibilities of middle school athletic director. Brian is a TeamMates mentor for a high
school student, he serves on the Johston Alliance for Character Development, he co-teaches
a 9th grade seminar, he runs marathons to help find a cure for Parkinson’s and most of all
he does this in the most humble manner possible. Brian is the type of role model we need
for our students and our community.”
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Johnston Community School Foundation
The mission of the Johnston Community School Foundation is to secure, manage
and provide resources for our community of learners with the purpose of maintaining,
enhancing and promoting educational and personal excellence.
For more information about the Foundation, contact Sarah Marckmann at 276-7235 or
visit www.johnston.k12.ia.us/foundation/aboutus.html.
JCSF 10th Annual Golf Tournament
Board of Directors
Tom Miller, President
Sarah Marckmann, Secretary
Joe Barrett
Tina Fritz
Krista Gorsche
Jackie Heiser, Board of Education
Liaison
Cheryl Henkenius
Tim Heuss
Karl Kruse
Brian McKibban
Kevin Mills
Audra Nelson
Andy Nielsen
Stacy Scanlon
Dave Sevenich
John Waldron
Mike Wallace
Julie Walter
Mike Wilson
Clay Guthmiller, Executive
Director
Jan Miller-Hook, Finance Director
Nancy Buryanek, Alumni
Association Liaison
Board Meeting Dates
August 27, 2009
September 17, 2009
October 15, 2009
November 19, 2009
January 21, 2010
February 18, 2010
March 25, 2010
April 15, 2010
May 20, 2010
June 17, 2010
July 15, 2010
When: Monday, September 21, 2009
12:00 noon - shot gun start
Where: Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City
Why: To raise funds for the JCSF
Cost: $125 per player
Join us for a day of fun and challenging golf, while you support the good work
of the Foundation -- raising money to enhance the learning opportunities for
students in the Johnston School District.
How do I register to golf or be a sponsor of the tournament?
Contact Sarah Marckmann at tsmarckmann@mchsi.com or 306-0020.
Thank you to these donors
Individual Donations
Peter Coaldrake
Doris & Jeff Payne
Sue Nystrom
Bruce & Janna Amendt
Debra Erickson
Robert Gagne
Shawn Green
Rachelle Johnson
Jean Ann Schares
Mary Twickler
Donna Vorm
Lyle & Marilyn Smith
Corporate Donations
Wells Fargo Foundation
In Honor of
Roger Fusselman
Joseph & Helen Billings
Tim & Olga Kline
Mark you calendar for these important foundation events:
Foundation Night
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
7 p.m. @ JHS stadium
Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Noon @ Tourn. Club of Iowa
Hall of Fame Banquet
Friday, April 16, 2010
6 p.m. @ SMS cafeteria
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Welcome New Staff for 2009-2010!
Hillary Barta, Beaver Creek Guidance Counselor
Michael Barta, JHS & JMS Business Education Teacher
Stacey Barta, Wallace KTC On-Site Coordinator
Brian Benson, Wallace Special Education Teacher
Kathleen Comstock, JHS Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Marty Dolde, Timber Ridge Severe & Profound Associate
Marty Dolde, Timber Ridge Special Education Associate
Jesse Dowell, JHS Social Studies Teacher
Andrew Fjelland, Timber Ridge 4th Grade Teacher
Teresa Francois, JHS Art Teacher
Russel Gerke, Transportation Driver
Thomas Griffin, JHS Social Studies Teacher
Sherrlyn Hartle, Horizon Library Media Associate
Michelle Holtkamp, SMS 7th Grade Math/ Science Teacher
Jennifer Hrubetz, JHS Special Education Teacher
Matthew Jaschen, JHS Science Teacher
Amy Luers, Timber Ridge Nutrition
Amanda Lynch, JMS PE Teacher
Wayne Madsen, JHS Industrial Technology Teacher
Mindy McGaha, Timber Ridge 1st Grade Teacher
Kristin Merkle, Horizon 4th Grade Teacher
Erica Morlan, Wallace Special Education Teacher
Mindy Morris, SMS Special Education Teacher
Michael Nehring, Transportation Driver
Brandie Newberg, Beaver Creek Reading Teacher
Hannah Quandt, Head Middle School Swimming Coach
Jerry Quick, Assistant Varsity Girls Track Coach
Barbara Rankin, Director of Behavioral Programming/Y-Home
Associate Principal
Abby Rector, SMS 7th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Danyel Reiter, JMS Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Jennifer Rollings, JHS Science Teacher
Linda Rupe, Bus Associate
Mary Schermer, Horizon Kindergarten Teacher ADK
Michael Siegner, Horizon 2nd Grade Teacher
Bernanda Sivac, SMS Nutrition
Stacy Smith, ChildServe Severe & Profound Teacher
Rhys South, JHS & JMS Industrial Technology Teacher
Raynee Sparks, SMS 7th Grade Math/ Science Teacher
Lacy Sprung, SMS 7th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Dawn Stephens, JMS Secretarial Associate
Christine Stumm, Wallace Special Education Teacher
Tracy Svestka, Horizon Kindergarten Teacher ADK
Alyssa Swan, JMS Special Education Teacher
Heath Weeks, Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach
Kristin Wendl, Lawson School Nurse
Jennifer Wilson, JMS Nutrition
Richard Wolfe, JHS Instrumental Music Teacher
Literacy Curriculum
by Deb Cale, Reading and Language Arts Coordinator
Teachers, principals, staff, parents and students are preparing
for another exciting year of learning and adventure in the
Johnston Schools. During the 2009-2010 school year, educators,
students and parents alike have much to look forward to in the
area of literacy. Johnston teachers and students will begin using
our newly adopted Reading/Language Arts curriculum materials.
For the past two years, Johnston teachers have carefully
aligned our district standards and benchmarks to the Iowa Core
Curriculum, mandated by the Iowa Department of Education.
Teachers also met with many curriculum vendors and reviewed
the various literacy materials from each company. Their
goal in this material review process was to determine which
curriculum series would best align with our district standards and
benchmarks and meet the needs of our students.
As a result of this large-scale process, the Literacy Curriculum
Committee selected curriculum materials that will help provide
better consistency in teaching and learning across the district.
Teachers will now have common materials from which to plan
lessons and matching assessments to monitor student progress. In
addition to quality teaching and new materials, our students will
have equitable opportunities to exciting and meaningful learning
experiences.
The use of the following literacy series will begin at the start of
our 2009-2010 school year:
• K-6 – Treasures from Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and Being a
Writer from Developmental Studies Center
• 7-9 – McDougal Littell Literature Series
The high school English department has restructured the
format of courses offered so that reading, writing, speaking,
listening, and viewing are integrated within each course. This
is a change from each area of literacy being taught separately
and in isolation. This integrated approach will better prepare
our students for future opportunities. Teachers will use various
novels, informational texts and technical resources that
appropriately align to the themes of each course offered.
Teachers have participated in two professional development
days this summer to learn the new series that will be
implemented this coming school year. Many have stated that they
are excited to begin using the new materials. We are confident
that students in the Johnston schools will greatly benefit from the
literacy curriculum adoption and will find the new materials very
motivating.
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Calendars & Planners
* New online athletic
calendar
A new online calendar
(dedicated to athletic
events only) can now
be viewed at: www.
cimlcentral.org. CIML
requires new calendar for
posting our athletic events.
* Planners $12
Year-at-a-glance
Planners can be purchased (while
supplies last) at the Johnston Community
Education (JCE) registration desk at 5608
Merle Hay Road from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15
p.m., Monday to Friday. * High School
students: Planners are available for
purchase at Sharon Von Hagen’s office,
while supplies last.
Aug 10-13 Aug 19-21 Aug 24 Sept 7 Sept 28 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 29 Nov 19 Nov 23 Nov 25 Nov 26-27 Dec 23-Jan 1 Jan 4 Jan 15 Jan 18 Feb 3 Feb 15 Feb 18 Feb 19 Mar 12 Mar 15-19 April 12 May 31 June 2 New Teacher Orientation
All Staff Professional Development
School Begins
No School (Labor Day)
No School (Prof. Dev.)
No School (Prof. Dev./Work Day)
6th-12th P/T Conf. (4:30-8 p.m.)
Early Dismissal
6th-12th P/T Conf. (1:30-5 p.m. & 5:30-8 p.m.)
K-5 Professional Development
Early Dismissal
K-5 P/T Conf. (1:30-5 p.m. & 5:30-8 p.m.)
6th-12th Staff Prof. Dev.
K-5 P/T Conf. (4:30-8 p.m.)
No School
No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)
No School (Winter Break)
School Resumes
No School (Prof. Dev./Work Day)
No School (Prof. Dev.)
Early Dismissal (Prof. Dev./Wk Day)
K-12 P/T Conf. (4:30-8 p.m.)
Early Dismissal
K-12 P/T Conf.
(school dismissal-5 p.m. & 5:30-8 p.m.)
No School (Prof. Dev.)
No School
No School (Spring Break)
No School (Prof. Dev.)
No School (Memorial Day)
Last Day of School
One Hour Early Dismissal
Snow days made up after June 2.
* Online district
calendar
For the most up-to-date
school events, please
visit the online calendar
at: www.johnston.
k12.ia.us/calendars/
jcsdcalendar.html.
(Please, note: athletic schedules will no longer be available on this
calendar.)
* Wall calendars
(one free for each household)
Extra calendars can be
purchased for $3 (while
supplies last) at the Johnston
Community Education
registration desk at 5608
Merle Hay Road from 7:45
a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday to Friday. * High School students:
Calendars are available for purchase at Sharon Von Hagen’s office,
while supplies last.
District prepares to celebrate 100 years
by Nancy Buryanek, Director of Johnston Community Education
In April of 1914, the first school board meeting was held for
“The Independent Consolidated School District of Webster and
Jefferson Townships of Polk County Iowa.”
Four rural schoolhouses including Valley Grade School
(located one mile east of present Lawson Elementary); Friars
Grade School (located one quarter mile west of the present high
school); Ridgedale Grade School (located across from Hyperion);
and Rider School (located in the far southwestern corner of the
present school district) joined together to form a new school
system. That school system is now the Johnston Community
School District.
The district will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary during
the 2013-2014 school year and a steering committee has started
to meet and plan ways to “Celebrate and Educate-100 Years of
Excellence in Education.”
If you as an individual, family, organization or business would
like to be involved in this celebration, please contact Nancy
Buryanek at Johnston Community Education at 278-0552.
You can also e-mail your thoughts and ideas to nburyanek@
johnston.k12.ia.us, which will be shared with the committee. The
committee will be seeking volunteers to help serve on specific
committees over the next few years. We encourage you, your
organization or your family to get involved!
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Infinite Campus - Information Portal
by Ann Wiley, Instructional Technology Coordinator
The Johnston Community School District uses Infinite Campus
as our Student Information System. Infinite Campus is a webbased system that can be accessed by parents for information
regarding their students. Secondary students have accounts
that give them access to their own individual information.
Staff members use Infinite Campus for student demographic
information and the online grade book.
The student and parent portion of Infinite Campus is called
the “Portal.” Students and parents have individual accounts to
access the portal. Student accounts only allow the viewing of the
individual student’s information while the parent account may
view all students in the household.
Infinite Campus accounts used last school year continue this
school year. Parent portal accounts remain valid until parents no
longer have students enrolled in the district. So, once usernames
and passwords have been set up, they are valid until enrollment
ceases. Information about Infinite Campus and its features will
be included in the summer mailings. For parents who have not
set up an Infinite Campus account, account activation keys will
be included in the informational letter.
Secondary students will need to use Infinite Campus to view
their grades, as most teachers do not post grade information in
classrooms. During the school year, students in grades 9-11 will
also use Infinite Campus to register for classes for the following
school year. Secondary students will receive account information
in their homeroom/seminar classes. Student accounts are valid
until the student is not enrolled in the district. Student login
information used last year continues this year.
Elementary students do not use Infinite Campus like the
secondary students; therefore will not receive student account
login information. Parents of elementary students will receive
account login information. Viewable Portal information for
elementary students includes: attendance, fees, and schedule.
Infinite Campus fosters communication between our schools
and students/parents. One of the communication tools in Infinite
Campus includes Teacher Messenger, which is available for
staff to use. Teacher Messenger provides staff with the ability to
post messages to the portal and the option to send messages to
registered e-mail addresses. To ensure that you receive an e-mail
message, your e-mail address must be entered into the portal in
the ‘Change Contact Info’ settings. Please note that messages
sent via the Teacher Messenger are sent from a generic account
and replies to that account will not be answered. Parents are
encouraged to be conscientious about sending e-mail messages to
teachers because it is difficult to reply to large volumes of e-mail
in a timely manner.
If you have questions, please contact:
Ann Wiley, Instructional Technology Coordinator
515-278-0470 ext. 114 or awiley@johnston.k12.ia.us
or
Tony Sparks, Director of Technology
515-278-0470 ext. 145 or tony.sparks@johnston.k12.ia.us
FAQs
Q. What do I do if I forget or misplace my username and/or
password?
A. To receive assistance with usernames/passwords, please
contact one of the buildings’ Infinite Campus account contacts.
Summit: Janene Goodenow [jgoodenow@johnston.k12.ia.us] or
986-0318
Johnston Middle School: Carolyn Ware [cware@johnston.k12.
ia.us] or 278-076
Johnston High School: Liz Sullivan [lsullivan@johnston.k12.
ia.us] or 278-6786
Q. Can I change my username and/or password?
A. Once accounts have been set up, usernames cannot be
changed, but passwords can be changed from the Change
Account Info link (left frame).
Q. How can I change my email address record?
A. Email addresses can be changed from the Change Contact Info
link (left frame).
Q. What causes an account to get disabled?
A. Accounts are disabled when there are three miskeyed attempts
at logging into the account. This is for security reasons. Please
contact the building account contact to have the account set as
active again.
Q. If I have some information that is not correct, how do I get
it updated?
A. Click on the Family Link (left frame) to see demographic
information. This information can be updated at the school level;
contact the school building office staff.
Q. If I have questions about grades, attendance or fees, whom
do I contact?
The course teacher should address grade questions. The school
level office should address attendance and fee questions.
To access Infinite Campus, visit www.johnston.k12.ia.us and
click the Infinite Campus icon on the right under “Quick Links.”
A direct link to the site is:
https://campus.johnston.k12.ia.us/campus/portal/johnston.jsp
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19 - SMS New Student Orientation @ 1 p.m.
20 - JMS New Familes Orientation @ 3-4 p.m.
20 - JMS New Family Orientation @ 3 p.m.
SMS Gr 7 Open House/Meet the Teacher @ 5:30-6:15
p.m.
SMS Related Arts Open House/Meet the Teacher @
6-6:45 p.m.
SMS Gr 6 Open House/Meet the Teacher @ 6:30-7:15
p.m.
21 - JHS Gr 10/New Student Orientation @ 12-2
p.m.
JMS Gr 8 Orientation @ 1-2:30 p.m.
New Student/Family Orientation @ all elementaries
2:30-3 p.m.
Meet the Teacher @ all elementaries 3-4 p.m.
24 - School Begins
25 - JMS Picture Day
JMS Open House @ 6-8 p.m.
27 - JHS Open House @ 6:30 p.m.
31 - Gr K/2/4 Parent Night @ all elementaries @
6:30 p.m.-Kindergarten, 7 p.m.-Grade 2, 7:30 p.m.Grade 4
Sept. 1
- Gr 1/3/5 Parent Night @ all
elementaries @ 6:30 p.m.-Grade 1, 7 p.m.-Grade 3,
7:30 p.m.-Grade 5
2009-2010 New School Hours
Half-Day Kindergarten
8:50 - 11:35 a.m.
All Elementaries ( All-Day Kindergarten & Grades 1-5)
8:50 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Summit Middle School (Grades 6 & 7)
7:50 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Johnston Middle School (Grades 8-9)
7:50 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Johnston High School (Grades 10-12)
7:55 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
KTC School Day
6:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. and
3:35 p.m. - 6 p.m.
KTC No-School Day
6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
SAS (Summit After School)
2:45 - 6 p.m.
August 2009
JHS Late Start Days & Schedule
Changes in the professional
development calendar for this coming
school year will allow for a more
consistent and continual time to
meet for JHS staff, thereby having
the opportunity to look at methods
to improve student learning and to
improve teaching practices. JHS
Staff will be able to meet to discuss
student assessment data, student
lessons, develop common assessments, and share and study
instructional strategies. The JHS administration and
building leadership team worked on and the board approved a
proposal that would allow the consistent and continual time for
staff to collaborate to best serve student learning. Late starts
were the best solution to meet staff needs.
JHS Wednesday Late Start Schedule
Collaboration 7:35 – 8:20 (45 min)
Period 1 8:30 – 9:07 (37 min)
Period 2 9:12 – 9:52 (40 min)
Homeroom 9:57 – 10:12 (15 min)
Period 3 10:17 – 10:54 (37 min)
Period 4 10:59 – 11:36 (37 min)
A lunch 11:36 – 12:06 (30 min)
Period 5 12:06 – 12:43 (37 min)
Period 6 12:48 – 1:25 (37 min)
Period 5 11:41 – 12:18 (37 min)
B Lunch 12:18 – 12:48 (30 min)
Period 6 12:48 – 1:25 (37 min)
Period 5 11:41 – 12:18 (37 min)
Period 6 12:23 – 1:00 (37 min)
C lunch 1:00 – 1:30 (30 min)
Period 7 1:30 – 2:08 (38 min)
Period 8 2:13 – 2:50 (37 min)
Physical exam required for all athletes
State rules require that all student athletes have a physical
examination before starting athletic practices each year.
If you missed the physical exam offered on July 25 by the
Johnston Booster Club, please visit your physician for a physical.
Physical exam forms can be found on the district Web site at:
www.johnston.k12.ia.us and click the Forms button on the left.
Please ask your physician to complete the form and return it to
the Johnston Activities Office, P.O. Box 10, Johnston, IA 50131.
If you have any questions, please contact the Johnston Athletic
Office at 278-2407.
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Celebrate
Success
Congratulations to School Board Member Jackie Heiser who
received the Academy of Board Learning Experiences (ABLE)
certificate. This ABLE certification is awarded by the Iowa
Association of School Boards for completing courses in key
concepts on school governance in Iowa.
Congratulations to Ethan Nutter, Johnston High School
Senior, who was given the 2008-09 Learning for Life Award
sponsored by Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Congratulations to an eighth grade team from Johnston
Middle School who placed third in the regional Knowledge Bowl
competition held at Merle Hay Mall on April 30. As part of the
competition, students competed in a written round and three oral
rounds before making it to the championship round. Kathy Paul,
Extended Learning Program Coordinator, is their sponsor.
ART
Congratulations to Summit Middle School student, Natasha
Hasso, for having her sticker chosen as one of the twenty-four
winners of the 2009 ISEA Design a Decal contest in the state of
Iowa.
BAND
Congratulations to the following students who were selected as
“Outstanding Soloists” at the Summit Middle School 7th Grade
Band Solo Festival on April 4. Karen Chen, Margaret Tian,
Brooke Stephens, Amy Nihart, Jonathan Caracci, Alexander
Ritchie and Samantha Long. Fifty-six students participated in
the Band Solo Festival. Students began learning solos in January.
All students who participated did an outstanding job of preparing
their music. They were scored in the areas of technique,
musicianship, accuracy, tone and appropriate instrument position
and posture. Rating categories are I+ (Superior), I (Excellent),
II (Good), III (Fair). Students received ratings as follows: I+
(Superior): Melinda Paszkiewicz, Simrita Varma, Brooke
Stephens, Lauren Quinn, Elizabeth Schraeger, Amy Nihart,
Megan Gibbons, Samantha Long, Amy Flavell, Lauren
Ward, Kyle Chapman, Abby Dockum, Jonathan Caracci,
Cameron Redshaw, Sanjay Koduvalli, Karen Chen, Kyla
Grau, Alexander Ritchie, Margaret Tian. I (Excellent):
Katherine Crowley, Kelsey Kramer, Katie Landy, Heather
Horstman, Anna Marie Lawrence, Kavita Israni-Winger,
Madison Symber, Jason Koenigsberg, Anna Steggarda,
Mallorie Goodale, Millie Varley, Ciera Wolinski, Ashley
Jaeger, David Baker, Sydney Houston, Josh Hjelmaas, Katie
Maxcy, Konnor Gifford, Cathy Nguyen, Lauren Stenger,
Aditi Dinakar, Sam Thomas, David Rice, Riley Deutsch,
Rory Coniconde, Maren French, Vaibhav Srikaran, Nick
Gearhart, Joe Seda, Jordan Boge, Andrew Boge, Sammy
Meyer. II (Good): Casey Briere, Brandon Gabbert, Nathan
Armitage, Rae Gathercole.
Congratulations to Katie Upton, junior, who was recently
named as one of ten national winners of the Yamaha Young
Performing Artist Award. This national competition recognizes
the finest high school and college musicians from all over the
country. By being named one of the ten winners, Katie will
travel to Normal, Illinois to perform in front of an audience of
thousands at the Music For All Summer Symposium.
Congratulations to the Summit 7th Grade Band performed at
the Adventureland Festival of Bands on May 1 and were awarded
the “Runner Up” trophy for the weekend. Bands performed both
Friday evening and all day Saturday at the festival. The Summit
band performed two pieces, “Fields of Clover” by Randall
Standridge and “Shaker Variants” by Elliot Del Borgo. Students
then enjoyed a fun day at Adventureland Park on Saturday as a
reward for their hard work.
D R A K E R E L AY S
Congratulations to Coach Chris Siewert, his coaching staff,
and the qualifiers to the Drake Relays. The results for the
girls team are as follows: Anna Belner-3000 m run, 7th in 4 x
800 Relay; Lea Anndra Minick-9th in the Long Jump, Cassie
Curtis-100 m hurdles (finals qualifier), 7th in Sprint Medley
Relay; Taylor Chesnut-100 m hurdles, 7th in Sprint Medley
Relay, 4th in 4 x 100 Relay (new school record), 7th in Shuttle
Hurdle Relay; Felicia Coleman-100 m dash, 7th in Sprint
Medley Relay, 4th in 4 x 100 Relay (new school record), 3rd in
4 x 400 Relay (new school record); Ashley Quick-7th in Sprint
Medley Relay, 4th in 4 x 100 Relay (new school record), 3rd in
4 x 400 Relay (new school record); Alex Hawks-high jump, 7th
in Shuttle Hurdle Relay; Taylor Erwine -4th in 4 x 100 Relay
(new school record); Krista Shoeman-3rd in 4 x 400 Relay (new
school record), 5th in 400 Meter Hurdles; Amber Clock-3rd in
4 x 400 Relay (new school record), 7th in 4 x 800 Relay; Hailey
Bridgewater-7th in Shuttle Hurdle Relay; Jenna Devens-7th
in Shuttle Hurdle Relay; Corrin Larkin-7th in 4 x 800 Relay;
Molli Kipp-7th in 4 x 800 Relay.
Congratulations to Coach George Sypniewski, his coaching
staff, and the qualifiers to the Drake Relays. The results for the
boys team are as follows: Tommy Larson-2nd in the high jump;
James Tran-4 x 100 Relay qualifier; Josh Bengtson-4 x 100
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Relay qualifier; Nathan DePenning-4 x 100 Relay qualifier and
Derek Temple-4 x 100 Relay qualifier.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Congratulations to several French I and II students at JMS who
took the National French Exam in March. One student placed in
the top ten in the state of Iowa. Ninth grader Kaitlyn Aldrich
competed in the State French Speaking Contest on April 18 at
Central College in Pella. Felicitations, Kaitlyn!
H I S T O R Y D AY
Johnston Middle and High School Schools combined efforts
to have numerous students qualify for the state contest. The
district History Day event held on April 1 and 2, 2009 at the
State Historical Building of Iowa. Over 500 students from the
area competed in the event. Besides qualifying for the state
competition, some received special awards. Students were
coached by Extended Learning Coordinator/Middle School
teacher Kathy Paul and Extended Learning Teacher at the HS,
Sue Cline. Senior division state qualifiers included; Historical
Paper category - Amber Solberg, 10th grade, and Ben Parsons,
9th grade; Group exhibit category- Grant McDonald and Chase
Wallace, 9th grade; Group Documentary category-Taylor
Mithelman and Helen Lagerblade (special award for best use of
primary sources), 9th grade; Web site category- Kaitlyn Aldrich
and Sam Sparland, 9th grade. The students will advance to the
senior level state contest on April 27, also held at the Historical
Building. Others who participated included Elizabeth Mills,
(special award for outstanding use of local topic) 9th grade with
an individual performance. For their exhibit, Jaihui Huang and
Zea Zhu, (finalist in category) 8th grade, Ryan Danielson and
Ian Dunshee (finalist in category), 9th grade, Joy Tan, 9th grade,
and Lin Zhang (finalist in category), 11th grade. Bailey Eppard,
Courtney Norelius and Hannah Soyer (special award for
creative costumes and finalist in category) in 8th grade presented
a group performance; Conner Jacobsen, 8th grade, presented an
individual documentary and Shae Atterberg, 10th grade, entered
the historical paper category (special award for outstanding use
of local topic).
Johnston students captured the second place school award at
the Senior Division State History Day held at the State Historical
Building on April 27. All eight of the Johnston students received
awards for their research projects on the theme “The Individual
in History.” Tenth grader Amber Solberg won a savings bond
for outstanding research and excellent narrative for her paper on
Simon Wisenthal. Freshman Ben Parsons won the Literature in
History Award for his paper on Edgar Allen Poe, Sam Sparland
and Kaitlyn Aldrich were finalists in the Web site category with
an entry on Walt Disney. Four 9th graders and two 7th graders
advanced to National History Day in June 14-18 in College Park,
Maryland. Seventh grade students are John Koopal and Andrew
Boge who did an exhibit on Dr. Seuss. Ninth grade students
are Grant McDonald and Chase Wallace who won with their
exhibit on the Red Baron and Helen Lagerblade and Taylor
Mithelman will compete at nationals with their documentary
on photographer Margaret Bourke-White. The four 9th grade
students also advanced last year in the junior division. Their
teacher is Kathy Paul.
JOURNALISM
Congratulations to the following students who earned honors in
the state at the Iowa High School Press Association’s Newspaper
contest: First place in the state-Kallen Kramer-2009 in-depth
reporting; Julia Manning-2009 sports writing. Second place in
the state-Brittany Deal-2009 news writing; Kiera Morrill-2009
sports photography. Third place in the state-Brittany Deal-2009
editorial writing; Staff-2009 graphics.
L I T E R AT U R E
Congratulations to Elizabeth Mills, JMS ninth grader, who
competed in the Iowa Center for the Book’s Letters about
Literature competition and won first place in level three, grades
nine through twelve. There were 311 entries total and the Iowa
Center for the Book recognized 21 semi-finalists and a first,
second and third place winner. Elizabeth was the winner overall
for level three, which means she beat out upperclassmen juniors
and seniors to earn this honor.
M AT H / S C I E N C E
Congratulations to Kerrick Staley who qualified to take the
United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO).
Kerrick was the first Central Academy student to EVER qualify
to take this highly prestigious exam at the end of the month.
The USAMO is a six question, two day, nine hour essay/proof
examination.
Congratulations to Kerrick Staley who was on a team that won
second place at the University of Iowa 2009 Hawkeye Challenge
Computer Programming Contest on April 11.
S TA F F
Congratulations to Sarah Wessling who was recognized by
Heartland AEA 11 and the Heartland Iowa Core Curriculum
Network Team for her unselfish time and effort in helping make
a DVD kit highlighting Characteristics of Effective Instruction
of the Iowa Core Curriculum through the Grant Proposal Project
Winter-Spring 2009.
Congratulations to Vickie McCool, Director of Special
Education, who received the Friend of Youth Award at the
65th Annual Meeting of Youth Homes of Mid-America. The
Friend of Youth Award recognizes individuals that exemplify
the mission and spirit of Youth Homes of Mid-America. This
award represents the qualities and character the Youth Homes
wish to instill in their many clients. This is the highest level of
recognition that Youth Homes can bestow on any one person.
Congratulations to Stacey Irvine, SMS Math/Science teacher,
who was selected to participate in the Increasing and Maintaining
Mathematical Cognitive Demand: Implementing High
Quality Critical-Thinking in Middle Grades and High School
Mathematics Project (IM2CD), sponsored by the Iowa Math
and Science Education Partnership. Stacey is one of 40 middle
school math teachers from across the state to be selected.
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Congratulations to Dawn Kasotia, District Communications
Coordinator, for receiving four awards of Merit at the annual
Iowa School Public Relations Conference held on April 16
in West Des Moines. The awards were for the 2008 Johnston
Community Education Summer Brochure, a Johnston
Community Education postcard advertisement, the Johnston
Blaze Swim Club logo and the district Web site.
TECHNOLOGY
Congratulations to the Beaver Creek Jr. Webmasters who
participated in the ITEC Student Technology Fair on April 14
in Ames. Their project won a blue ribbon as the best project in
their age category and also received a purple ribbon as one of the
best overall projects at the technology fair. The following Beaver
Creek fifth grade students serve as the Jr. Webmasters: Alissa
Coyle, Allexis Mahanna, Lizzy Salmon, Seth Tack and Anna
Toot. They created an iMovie entitled “A Glance Back: Beaver
Creek History.” The students used old photos and interviewed
staff members who were in the district at the time that Beaver
Creek was designed and built. After completing their research,
they used the information gathered to create the digital movie,
which will be posted on the Beaver Creek Web site. Kate Peters
is the sponsor of the Jr. Webmasters.
Congratulations to the following students who presented at the
ITEC Technology Fair on April 14. More students and entries
were taken to the Technology Fair than any other year! The
following students and staff represented Johnston with classroom
technology projects and they presented them to a panel of judges.
The JHS students who participated were: Matt Knoedel-Blue
Ribbon video, “Breakfast Hours;” Lucas Dunshee-Blue Ribbon
video, “Cross Country;” Alex Garland-Blue Ribbon video,
“Vocab Video Coalesce;” LeaAnndra Minick-Blue Ribbon
video, “JHS Fitness Center;” Michael Metzler-Red Ribbon
video, “Save Resources;” Andy Halterman-Blue Ribbon video,
“Who Knows About Hockey?;” Josh Delanoit-Blue Ribbon
video, “Fencing Club;” Cayla Boyd and Jennifer Merrill-Red
Ribbon video, “JHS Baby Boom.” The JHS sponsor is Kayla
Bousum. The JMS students who participated were: Julia
Ratekin, Bailey Comegys, Katie Marckmann-Blue Ribbon
Web Presence-JMS Web site; Sam Sparland-Blue Ribbon
Web Presence, The Man Behind the Magic (Walt Disney). The
JMS sponsor is Jake Randall. The Timber Ridge students who
participated were: Jessica Battani, Adam Dostalik-Blue Ribbon
Web Presence, Teacher Feature; Katie Marckman and Bailey
Comegys-Blue Ribbon Web Page, Summit Art Gallery. The
Timber Ridge sponsors are Abby Kramer, Chad Kennelly. The
Beaver Creek students who participated were: Lizzie Salmon,
Anna Toot, Alyssa Coyle, Seth Tack, & Allexis Mahanna-Blue
Ribbon video, “A Glance Back: Beaver Creek’s History.” The
Beaver Creek sponsor is Kate Peters. The Lawson students
who participated were: Erik Francois, Karl Rasmussen, &
Katie Perkins-Web Presence, 50 States; Jessie Landy & Becca
McDowell-Blue Ribbon Web Presence, Cray Fish. The Beaver
Creek sponsor is Cathy Burns. In addition to the Blue and
Red Ribbons, Johnston received 2 Purple Judge’s Choice awards:
Lizzie Salmon, Anna Toot, Alyssa Coyle, Seth Tack, & Allexis
Mahanna-Purple Ribbon video, “A Glance Back: Beaver Creek’s
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History;” Julia Ratekin, Bailey Comegys, Katie MarckmannPurple Ribbon Web Presence, JMS Web site.
Summit TSA advisor, Ron Trobaugh took twenty-one sixth
and seventh graders to compete in Altoona at the annual Iowa
TSA Conference/Competition. Mrs. Linda Trobaugh and
Mrs. Julie Suiter accompanied the Summit TSA members
as chaperones. Members were trying to qualify for the 2009
National TSA Conference in Denver, Colorado June 28th. Those
placing in the top three were the following: 3rd place Career
Challenge-Ciera Wolinsk; 3rd place Chapter Team ChallengeSanjay Koduvalli, Sai Abbaraju, Ciera Wolinski, Lindsey
Darland, Megan Gibbons and Phil Hauser; 3rd place Dragster
Challenge-Riley Noble; 1st place Flight Challenge-Jason
Koenigsberg; 2nd place Graphic Challenge-Luke Bruflat; 3rd
place Prepared Speech-Megan Gibbons; 1st place Structure
Challenge-Brandon Gabbert and Vaibhau Srikaran; 2nd
place Structure Challenge-Phil Hauser and Monte Friestad;
1st place Transportation Challenge-Sai Abbaraju; 2nd
place Transportation Challenge- Logan Beguhn; 3rd place
Transportation Challenge- Vaibhau Srikaran. Also competing
were Alex Casten, Ashleigh Headley, Jessie Iregui, Keaton
Rumer, Elliot Suiter and Madison Symber.
Congratulations to the following students who competed in the
IT Olympics at Iowa State University on April 20-21. This event
was held in Hilton Coliseum with university students leading
three venues. It is the largest Cyber Defense Competition in
the world! This is Johnston’s first appearance at the Olympics
and the teams made a great showing! The school also won
a set of Lego Robotics for the club. The following students
participated in 3 venues: 6th place Robotics-Daniel Ratekin,
Marcus Dolan; 3rd place Game Design-Nick Hoobin, Griffin
Idelman, Henry Prager, Ethan Agustine, Nathan Prager; 9th
place in user ability Cyber Defense-John Hall, Nick Goss, Tomy
Schwaderer, Keith Hernandez. The sponsors are Josh Heyer,
Ann Wiley.
National Technology Student Association (TSA) Competition
The following students are advancing to Nationals in Denver.
2nd Place Tech Bowl-Cody Catron, John Puffett, Alex Knee;
3rd Place Tech Bowl-Alex Peichl, Jake Klopfenstein, Cole
Thomas-Richards; 3rd Place Structural Engineering-Melinda
Busch, Vickilee Thomas; 1st Place Desktop Publishing-Kofi
Manteaw; 1st place CADD-Mechanical Engineering-Melinda
Busch. The JHS TSA Advisor is Mitch Eagles.
Thanks for the opportunity for our students to compete
nationally. We were fortunate to have three students place in the
top ten in their events. They were Summit 7th graders Megan
Gibbons and Sanjay Koduvalli 3rd place in Challenging
Technology Issues and 10th grader Kofi Manteaw 5th place in
Desktop Publishing. Ron Trobaugh, Summit TSA Advisor.
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Revenue Purpose Statement continued
time of unprecedented community growth.
Projects in the Johnston Community School District that have
been funded entirely by the one-cent sales tax include Horizon
Elementary building and the addition to Beaver Creek kitchen/
cafeteria. The one-cent sales tax, along with physical plant
equipment levy revenues, were used to construct Summit Middle
School. The revenues from the one-cent sales tax were used to
offset the property tax obligations from the 36.5 million bonds
issued for construction of Timber Ridge Elementary, purchase
of land, additions to Johnston Middle School, Johnston High
School, Lawson Elementary, and transportation support facility.
This vote does not determine whether the tax will go into
effect. The law has already been passed and signed. The
sales tax will be collected statewide regardless of its use or the
outcome of this vote.
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Passage allows the school board to use the funds for items such
as:
• property tax relief
• purchase or build and furnish new school buildings
• remodel, repair, expand and improve existing buildings
• establish and maintain public recreation places and playgrounds
• community education purposes
• help retire general obligation bonds
The complete language of the revenue purpose statement may
be found on the district Web site.
Failure to pass the statement denies the school district the
ability to use sales tax funds to build or renovate schools and
could result in further overcrowding. Passage requires a simple
majority.
Prepare your child for school
General reminders for the years prior to kindergarten
Provide your child with time, availability, and love.
You have many demands on your time and may live in a rushed
and time-pressured world. It may be hard to turn off the pressures
once at home. Yet your child’s self-confidence and motivation
to succeed and to respond to challenges can be enhanced if he
knows you are available for the moments when he feels fragile
and needs comfort. He also needs to feel important enough to
you to share his everyday accomplishments and wonder about
the world. Availability, nurturing, and support take time and are
ideally provided without other preoccupations.
Kind words are important.
We learn best by doing.
Your child learns best about concepts like the number five
by counting five crayons or raisins rather than from a verbal
explanation. Likewise, he will learn how to say “thank you”
from reinforcement and reminders at the appropriate moments
(e.g., when being given a cookie) rather than from a speech about
manners.
Repetition works.
Skills are habits that take time to form and are acquired best
through reasonable repetition.
Your child’s motivation is increased when her efforts are
rewarded by kind, encouraging words, even if she did not
succeed. Showing disappointment in a harsh way when your
child’s efforts are unsuccessful may make her unwilling to try
again.
Value questions.
Don’t push.
Make learning a joy.
Introduce new skills naturally in small doses, making them fun
through conversations and play. If learning a new skill is not fun
for your child, it is likely that you are trying too hard or that the
skill is too difficult for her to master at this point. Come back to it
at a later time.
Small surprise rewards are helpful.
They reinforce learning. They are not bribes, because your child
receives them after the accomplishment, not before.
Often, questions take more initiative and are more beneficial than
answers. Praise your child for asking questions. It’s OK if you
don’t know the answers. You can try to find the answer together
with your child (e.g., by looking a word up in the dictionary).
When your child knows that learning is a joy, she has received a
gift that will last a lifetime.
from “How to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten” by Florence
Karnofsky and Trudy Weiss.
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Adult
Walkfit
A great cardio workout for your legs and bottom including jogging,
lunges and other aerobic variations. The workout includes warmup, stretch and cool down. No class 9/6.
Trekking
Great Cardio workout utilizing various speed and incline changes
on the treadmills and elliptical machines. Class designed for all
fitness levels from walker and joggers to runners trying to improve
their race times for next spring. No class 9/7.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
8/9-9/27
6-6:35 p.m.
JHS-track
$21
6133.401
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
W
8/12-9/30
6-6:35 p.m.
JHS-track
$23
6133.402
M
8/10-9/28
6-6:35 a.m.
JHS-fitness center
$21
6128.401
W
8/12-9/30
6-6:35 a.m.
JHS-fitness center
$23
6128.402
Resistance Training
Muscle endurance class for the lower and upper body utilizing
tubing and bands for a great full body workout. No class 9/6 and
9/7.
Cardio Burst
High intensity athletic drills using stations and machines for a
great workout. No class 9/7.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
8/9-9/27
6:45-7:30 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$28
6134.401
M
8/10-9/28
7-7:30 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$21
6131.401
M
8/10-9/28
5:10-6 a.m.
JHS-fitness center
$28
6134.402
T
8/11-9/29
7:15-7:45 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$23
6131.402
W
8/12-9/30
5:10-6 a.m.
JHS-fitness center
$31
6134.403
W
8/12-9/30
7:15-8 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$31
6134.404
Abs/Low Back
Intense core training to strengthen and elongate the abs using
slow controlled movements. Please bring a mat or towel as we
will be doing some work from the floor. No class 9/6.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
8/9-9/27
7:35-8 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$21
6135.401
Beginner Couples Dance: Ballroom, Swing, Country
Learn 4-5 different dances in this beginner class. Guys will learn
how to be confident and lead his lady through all dances taught,
ladies will learn how to follow & all will learn frame. Instructor:
Aimee Reynolds. No class 9/1, 9/6, 10/20.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
8/9-9/20
3-4:30 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6119.401
T
8/11-9/22
7:30-9 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6119.402
T
9/29-11/10
7:30-9 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6119.403
SU
10/4-11/8
3-4:30 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6119.404
SU
11/15-12/20
3-4:30 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6119.405
T
11/17-12/22
7:30-9 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6119.406
Intermediate Couples Dance: Ballroom, Swing, Country
The class is for couples that have taken a beginner class and
have an understanding of Frame, Lead and Follow. Each dance
taught will give you multiple patterns that you can take to the
dance floor with confidence. Instructor: Aimee Reynolds. No
class 9/6.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
8/9-9/20
4:30-6 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6138.401
SU
10/4-11/8
4:30-6 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6138.402
SU
11/15-12/20
4:30-6 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6138.403
Cardio and Strength Intervals
Using weights, resistance bands, resistaballs, and medicine balls,
alternate segments of cardio and strength to give you a complete
cardio and strength workout. No class 9/7.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
M
8/10-9/28
6:30-7 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$21
6132.401
Women on Weights
Enhance total body muscle strength, muscle tone, bone density
and stamina with this strength training program for women using
free weights and machines. Please bring a towel or mat for
additional work from the floor. No class 9/7.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
M
8/10-9/28
7:45-8:30 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$28
6125.401
T
8/11-9/29
6:30-7:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$31
6125.402
Advanced Line Dances
This class is designed to move you in your dance levels and to
create better dancers one step at a time. You learn several line
dances from the beginning and the dances are repeated every
class with new ones added when ready. A variety of music is
always played. You will meet other dancers who enjoy and share
the same hobby. Dance Pot Luck parties are held each month
to allow you to practice and retain the dances that were taught.
Instructor: Aimee Reynolds. No class 9/1, 10/20.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
T
8/11-9/22
6-7:30 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6120.401
T
9/29-11/10
6-7:30 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6120.402
T
11/17-12/22
6-7:30 p.m.
WAE-gym
$50/per student
6120.403
Yoga
This spirit, mind and body class is inspired by Hatha Yoga &
involves a combination of stretching and strengthening the
muscles, joints & spine. It encourages dynamic breathing and
flowing movements to improve overall wellness, relieve stress and
invigorate the mind and body.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
T
8/11-9/29
7:50-8:35 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$31
6126.401
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Kickboxing
Athletic designed-Martial Arts inspired high intensity class
combining powerful jabs and punches for the upper body and
various kicks and squats for the lower body.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
W
8/12-9/30
6:45-7:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$23
6124.301
Empowering Women with Their Finances
Learn about establishing and protecting your own credit, choosing
appropriate investments, planning for retirement and other
relevant topics. Class is open to all and relevant for anyone who
wants to become more empowered in today’s financial world.
Taught by a female financial advisor with 30 years experience.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
9/17 & 9/24
6:30-8:30 p.m.
HZE-LMC
$10
6115.401
Bootcamp
This class will challenge you with a combination of cardiovascular
exercise, strength training and yoga to raise your heart rate,
increase your cardiovascular endurance and physical/mental
strength & endurance. Each day will focus on a different area:
6:30 p.m. class: SU-weights, M-cardio, T-yoga, W-circuits. 7:30
p.m. class: SU-circuits, M-stretching/abs, T-cardio, W-weights.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU-W
10/4-11/18
6:30-7:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$94
6121.401
SU-W
10/4-11/18
7:30-8:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$94
6121.402
SU-W
11/22-12/16
6:30-7:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$58
6121.403
SU-W
11/22-12/16
7:30-8:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$58
6121.404
Preparing for retirement? What every 50+ year old
should know but is afraid to ask
We will help answer retirement questions along with discussing
social security, how to convert a 401(k) plan to an income stream
you won’t outlive, ways to help minimize your taxes in retirement
and options to help protect your investments from market
fluctuation.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
T
10/6
6-7:30 p.m.
HZE-LMC
$10
6116.401
M
11/9
6-7:30 p.m.
HZE-LMC
$10
6116.402
Over 35 Basketball Open Gym
If you are age 35 or older, you are invited to JMS to participate in
open gyms held on Sunday evenings. Pick-up games will be held
on two courts. Please sign-in and pay at the door. No open gym
on 11/29, 12/27, 3/14 and 4/4.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
11/8-4/25
6-8 p.m.
JMS-large gym
$2/night
None
Thanksgiving Day Special Classes
Pre-registration is needed for these classes by Monday, Nov. 23.
Trekking
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
11/26
7:30-8:05 a.m.
JHS-fitness center
$9
6128.403
Resistance
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
11/26
8:15-9 a.m.
JHS-fitness center
$10
6134.405
Abs/Low Back
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
11/26
9-9:25 a.m.
JHS-fitness center
$9
6135.402
Overlapping Classes with Bootcamps
These classes are held during the bootcamp sessions, but are
for those that do not want to participate in the total boot camp
package. If you are already signed up for bootcamp, you do not
need to sign up for these classes, they are already included in
your session.
Weights (5 spots available)
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
10/11-11/15
6:30-7:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$25
6125.402
W
10/14-11/18
7:30-8:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$25
6125.403
SU
11/22-12/13
6:30-7:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$19
6125.404
W
11/25-12/16
7:30-8:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$19
6125.405
Cardio (5 spots available)
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
M
10/12-11/16
6:30-7:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$25
6144.401
T
10/13-11/17
7:30-8:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$25
6144.402
M
11/23-12/14
6:30-7:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$19
6144.403
T
11/24-12/15
7:30-8:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$19
6144.404
Yoga (5 spots available)
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League
This is a recreation volleyball league for adults 18 and older who
are out of high school. Officials will be provided. Team captains
will be mailed a roster sign-up form and a copy of the league
rules. League runs Nov. 4-Feb. 17. Max. of 8 teams, max. 12
players per team roster. No matches will be held on 11/25,
12/23, and 12/30. Registration deadline: October 13
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
W
11/4-2/17
7-9 p.m.
JMS-gym
$300/team
2368.401
Adult Open Gym Basketball
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
T
10/13-11/17
6:30-7:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$25
6126.402
Circuits (5 spots available)
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
10/11-11/15
7:30-8:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$25
6145.401
W
10/14-11/18
6:30-7:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$25
6145.402
SU
11/22-12/13
7:30-8:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$19
6145.403
W
11/25-12/16
6:30-7:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$19
6145.404
Stretching/Abs (5 spots available)
This is an open gym for adults age 18 and older and out of high
school. No registration required. Please sign-in and pay at the
door. No open gym on 11/25, 12/23, 12/30 and 3/17.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
W
11/4-4/28
7-9 p.m.
JHS-gym
$2/night
None
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
M
10/12-11/16
7:30-8:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$25
6146.401
M
11/23-12/14
7:30-8:15 p.m.
JHS-fitness center
$19
6146.402
August 2009
15
The Connection
Aquatics
at Summit Pool, Summit Middle School, 9500 Windsor Parkway
See the district Web site for possible closings, monthly schedules, class descriptions and more information. Call Deb
Blanchard, JCE Aquatics Coordinator, for more information at 986-0951.
Admission
The pool will be closed on:
Daily Admission, punch cards and season passes are good for
open swim, lap swims and some special events. Season passes
are good for one year from the date of purchase.
Daily Admission
2 & under
Youth (3-18)
Adult
Family
Free
$2
$3
---
$30 for 20
$50 for 20
punches
punches
$150
$200
Punch Cards
---
Season Pass
Good for one year
from the date of
purchase
---
Monday, Sept. 7 - Labor Day
Saturday, Oct. 10 - For JHS swim meet
Saturday, Oct. 31 - For JHS swim meet
Thursday, Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving
Thursday, Dec. 24 - Christmas holiday
Friday, Dec. 25 - Christmas holiday
Friday, Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day
Saturday, Jan. 2 - For JHS swim meet
---
$250
Season Pass Descriptions
Youth=For ages 3-18.
Adult=For people out of high school.
Family=For children (ages 0-18) and parent(s) living in the same household.
Pool Times
The pool times are listed below unless otherwise posted at the
pool. Punch card, season pass or daily admission required for
open swim and lap swim. The pool may be shared with other
activities.
Open Swim
Lap Swim
M
---
6:45-8:15 p.m.
(starts on 8/10)
T
---
---
W
6:45-8:15 p.m.
(starts on 8/12)
6:45-8:15 p.m.
(starts on 8/12)
TH
---
---
F
---
6:45-8:15 p.m.
(starts on 8/14)
SA
1-3 p.m.
(starts on 8/15)
---
SU
1-3 p.m.
(starts on 8/16)
---
Deep Water Aerobics
Try this fun deep water class! Buoyancy belts (provided)
comfortably suspend you at shoulder level, allowing you to
breathe normally and move freely while performing skiing,
climbing and sprinting exercises. Your legs and joints will not get
a pounding from the bottom of the pool. Styrofoam dumb bells
will add water resistance. Instructor: Marsha Heldt. No class on
11/25.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
MW
9/14-10/7
8:30-9:15 p.m.
SMS-pool
$35
4423.401
MW
11/9-12/7
8:30-9:15 p.m.
SMS-pool
$35
4423.402
Halloween Fall Festival Special
Join in our water activities of “Creepy Crawler Hunt,” “Pumpkin
Plunge,” and “Freaky Relays.” Winner of these events will
receive special prizes and there will be Halloween Surprises for all
whoooooooo attend this event.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
F
10/23
7-9 p.m.
SMS-pool
$4
None
Early Out Swimming
Have a fun afternoon of swimming with friends on Early Out
dismissal days from school.
Aqua Aerobics
Each class is centered on a 25-30 minute aerobic workout and
includes muscle toning for arms, stomach, hips and legs, along
with flexibility and relaxation exercises. The program stresses
going at your own pace. All exercises can be performed either
high or low impact. You decide how hard you want to work. Ages:
12-99+ Instructor: Millie Knee. No class on 9/7.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
MW
8/12-9/9
8:30-9:15 p.m.
SMS-pool
$35
4413.401
MW
10/12-11/4
8:30-9:15 p.m.
SMS-pool
$35
4413.402
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
11/19
12:15-2:45 p.m.
SMS-pool
$3
None
W
2/3
12:15-2:45 p.m.
SMS-pool
$3
None
Jingle All The Way Special
It’s the Summit Pool “Holiday Special.” “Find Rudolph’s Nose,”
“Silly Sleigh Races,” and other fun activities will take place. Prizes
will be given.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
F
12/11
7-9 p.m.
SMS-pool
$4
None
16
August 2009
The Connection
Class
Fall Learn to Swim Classes
Day
Dates
Times
9/12-10/4
3:15-3:45 p.m.
SASU
9/12-10/4
4:25-4:55 p.m.
SASU
10/11-11/8
3:15-3:45 p.m.
SASU
10/11-11/8
SASU
11/14-12/13
SASU
No Class
Code
Parent/Tot
$42 per class • Courses consist of eight, 30 minute lessons
For classes in September & October, registration begins on
August 20.
For classes in November & December, registration begins on
October 22.
Online registration: Begins at 7 a.m. at
www.johnston.k12.ia.us.
Walk-in registration: Begins at 7 a.m. at the Johnston
Community Education office at the Administrative Resource
Center (ARC), 5608 Merle Hay Road, 278-0552.
Phone-in registration: Begins at 10 a.m. by calling 278-0552.
SASU
4407.402
10/31
4407.403
4:25-4:55 p.m.
10/31
4407.404
3:15-3:45 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4407.405
11/14-12/13
4:25-4:55 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4407.406
SASU
9/12-10/4
3:15-3:45 p.m.
4400.401
SASU
9/12-10/4
4:25-4:55 p.m.
4400.402
SASU
10/11-11/8
3:15-3:45 p.m.
10/31
4400.403
SASU
10/11-11/8
4:25-4:55 p.m.
10/31
4400.404
SASU
11/14-12/13
3:15-3:45 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4400.405
SASU
11/14-12/13
4:25-4:55 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4400.406
SASU
9/12-10/4
3:15-3:45 p.m.
4401.401
SASU
9/12-10/4
3:50-4:20 p.m.
4401.402
SASU
9/12-10/4
4:25-4:55 p.m.
4401.403
SASU
10/11-11/8
3:15-3:45 p.m.
10/31
4401.404
SASU
10/11-11/8
3:50-4:20 p.m.
10/31
4401.405
SASU
11/14-12/13
3:15-3:45 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4401.406
SASU
11/14-12/13
3:50-4:20 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4401.407
SASU
11/14-12/13
4:25-4:55 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4401.408
SASU
9/12-10/4
3:15-3:45 p.m.
SASU
9/12-10/4
3:50-4:20 p.m.
SASU
10/11-11/8
3:50-4:20 p.m.
SASU
10/11-11/8
SASU
11/14-12/13
SASU
SASU
Intro to Swim
If the course you want is full, you may put your name on a
waiting list online or by calling the Johnston Community Education
office at 278-0552.
Descriptions of the learn to swim classes are available
on the Aquatics web page at: www.johnston.k12.ia.us/
communityeducation/aquatics.
4407.401
Level I
Level II
The Johnston Blaze swim club is currently a member of the Two
Rivers Conference. The swim club is open to students from
ages 6-18, who can demonstrate Level III skills and swim the
length of the pool without stopping. Practices may depend on
other activities at the pool. Shelley Twigg is the head coach, with
Kelsey Knight, Allie Mackey, Hannah Quandt, and Brandon Swett
as assistants. Deb Blanchard serves as the administrator for the
team. Because of its current size and continuing growth, changes
are in the planning stages for the Blaze. Final decisions have
not been made at this time. Please watch the Web site, www.
johnstonblaze.com for further updates. You may also call the pool
office at 986-0951 for more information.
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SA
9/12
9 a.m.- noon
SMS-pool
$27
4421.401
4402.403
4:25-4:55 p.m.
10/31
4402.404
3:15-3:45 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4402.405
11/14-12/13
3:50-4:20 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4402.406
9/12-10/4
3:50-4:20 p.m.
SASU
9/12-10/4
4:25-4:55 p.m.
SASU
10/11-11/8
3:15-3:45 p.m.
10/31
4403.403
SASU
10/11-11/8
3:50-4:20 p.m.
10/31
4403.404
SASU
10/11-11/8
4:25-4:55 p.m.
10/31
4403.405
SASU
11/14-12/13
3:50-4:20 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4403.406
SASU
11/14-12/13
4:25-4:55 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4403.407
SASU
9/12-10/4
3:15-3:45 p.m.
4404.401
SASU
9/12-10/4
4:25-4:55 p.m.
4404.402
SASU
10/11-11/8
3:50-4:20 p.m.
10/31
4404.403
SASU
10/11-11/8
4:25-4:55 p.m.
10/31
4404.404
SASU
11/14-12/13
3:15-3:45 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4404.405
SASU
11/14-12/13
4:25-4:55 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4404.406
SASU
9/12-10/4
3:50-4:20 p.m.
SASU
10/11-11/8
3:50-4:20 p.m.
10/31
4405.402
SASU
11/14-12/13
3:50-4:20 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4405.403
SASU
9/12-10/4
3:50-4:20 p.m.
SASU
10/11-11/8
3:15-3:45 p.m.
10/31
4406.402
SASU
11/14-12/13
3:50-4:20 p.m.
11/28 & 11/29
4406.403
4403.401
4403.402
Level IV
Get a jump start on the Blaze season. Review and perfect the
four competitive strokes, plus starts and turns. This stroke clinic
will be conducted by a guest coach who will be announced soon.
Date
4402.402
10/31
Level III
Blaze Swim Clinic
Day
4402.401
Level V
4405.401
Level VI
4406.401
August 2009
17
The Connection
Early Childhood/Preschool
Early childhood registration forms, preschool standards/benchmarks, parent handbooks, applications, class schedules
and more information are available at the Johnston Community School District Web site at www.johnston.k12.ia.us, then
the Johnston Community Education button then click Early Childhood/Preschool. Or call 278-0552 for more information or
to receive an application by mail.
Important Notice for Little Dragon Preschool
If your child is enrolled in Little Dragon Preschool for fall 2009,
remember that their Immunization Certificate is required before
they can start preschool. It must be signed by a physician,
physician assistant, nurse or certified medical assistant on the
Iowa Department of Public Health form. This form is available on
our district Web site (www.johnston.k12.ia.us then click on Health
Services, then Health Forms) or call 278-0552 to request a form.
Little Dragon Preschool Registration for Fall 2010
Watch the district Web site for details about registration for
2010/11 preschool. Children must be three- or four-years-old by
September 15, 2010.
Little Explorers Registration for Fall 2010
Little Explorers is a learning program for two-year-old children.
Children must be two-years-old by September 15, 2010.
Registration for the fall 2010 program will begin February 4, 2010.
Check out the January 2010 Connection for more details.
Project Ready for School
Project Ready for School is a scholarship program for
preschoolers and their families. Families must live in the
Johnston Community School District and qualify according to
income guidelines. Call Johnston Community Education at 2780552 for more information or an application.
Parallel Yoga Classes for Kids & Parents/Care
Providers
These classes are specially designed for kids and their parents.
The classes for kids and parents will be conducted simultaneously
in separate classrooms at the Green Yoga House. The kid’s
class, Let’s Play Yoga, promotes the children’s:
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Physical strength and flexibility
• Inner strength and body awareness
• Relaxation and self-control
• Respect for others and love of oneself
• Concentration, focus, and attention
The parent/care provider class provides the adults with a uniquely
designed yoga and/or pilates session that helps to improve
physical flexibility and strength.
Ages 3-5
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
9/10-10/8
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Green Yoga House
$130
0054.401
TH
10/22-11/19
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Green Yoga House
$130
0055.401
* The cost is $230 and the code is 0056.401 if registering for both classes.
Storybook Dance
This class combines stories, nursery rhymes, music and many
other exciting props to teach dance in a creative themed
atmosphere. It will broaden your child’s imagination and creativity.
We will use children’s literature through creative movement and
dance, and basic tumbling. Class taught by Johnston Dance.
Ages 3-6
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
M-F
9/21-9/25
2-3 p.m.
Johnston Library
$47
0059.401
Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun – Creating Happy
Families and Responsible Kids. Based on the Love
and Logic Philosophy
You will learn techniques that allow you to discipline your kids
without losing their love and respect, and you will learn techniques
that will help you raise respectful and responsible kids. Cost
includes class handbook. Child care provided.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
10/1-10/15
5-7 p.m.
HZE-media ctr
$22/adult
0070.401
Music & Me – Music Classes for Baby, Toddler &
Preschool
A music class for parent and child that encourages musical
exploration including singing, dancing, finger plays and ageappropriate instruments for little ones. Three different themes
with various musical styles will be introduced and parents will be
given song sheets to encourage at-home musical interaction. The
class is taught by Julie Hendrickson, Johnston CSD elementary
music teacher.
Ages 10-23 months
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
T
10/20-11/24
6-6:30 p.m.
TRE-music rm A
$37
0057.401
Ages 2-3
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
T
10/20-11/24
6:45-7:30 p.m.
TRE-music rm A
$37
0058.401
Fun with Pumpkins
It is fall and time to explore pumpkins! What is inside a pumpkin?
What can you do with the “insides”? We will decorate pumpkins,
read some books about pumpkins, and eat pumpkin cookies!
Wow! Sounds like lots of pumpkin fun!
Ages 3-5
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
10/22
4:30-5:30 p.m.
WAE-west
$15
0052.401
Turkey Time for Tots
We will be singing and dancing to “Turkey in the Straw”, and
making a turkey craft. Join us for stories and songs about
turkeys, and we will decorate a “turkey” cookie.
Ages 3-5
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
T
11/17
4:30-5:30 p.m.
WAE-west
$15
0053.401
18
August 2009
The Connection
KTC (Kids/Teen Connection)
Before/After School Childcare
Kids/Teen Connection (KTC) is the Johnston school district’s school-age childcare program, which provides quality,
caring staff to meet the individual needs of each child and fosters open communication. The focus of KTC is to provide
enjoyable, motivating and stimulating structured activities for the students, along with offering enriching fieldtrips. KTC
offers both a balanced breakfast and an afternoon snack daily. Call 252-8490 for more information.
KTC breakfast/snack menus as well as schedules for no school days/early dismissal days/field trips can be found on
the KTC web page here: www.johnston.k12.ia.us/communityeducation/ktc.html and on the KTC online calendar here:
www.johnston.k12.ia.us/calendars/ktc.html
KTC offers childcare for: Available for: Current participants:
School Year 2009-2010
Early Dismissal days for 1st
semester
Information on childcare during the 2nd
semester’s Early Dismissal days will be
available in the January Connection.
No School days for 1st
semester
Information on childcare during the
2nd semester’s No School days will be
available in the January Connection.
K-5 Students
K-5 Students
K-7 Students
Registration packets are available at
the KTC main office.
Registrations must be submitted
to the Johnston Community
Registration must be submitted to
Education Office at 5608 Merle
the Johnston Community Education Hay Road between the hours of
Office at 5608 Merle Hay Road
7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Mondaybetween the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 Friday.
p.m., Monday-Friday.
Make payments one week in
advance at your KTC site or the
KTC main office by completing a
KTC payment form.
Registration and payment must be
submitted one week in advance
to the Johnston Community
Education Office at 5608 Merle
Hay Road between the hours of
7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., MondayFriday.
Make payments on the Wednesday
two weeks in advance of the no
school day at your KTC site by
completing a KTC payment form.
Registration and payment must
be submitted on the Wednesday
two weeks in advance of the
no school day to the Johnston
Community Education Office at
5608 Merle Hay Road between the
hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Make payments by Wednesday,
December 2, 2009 at your KTC
site or the main KTC office by
completing a KTC payment form.
Register through flyer given
in class or submit registration
and payment to the Johnston
Community Education Office at
5608 Merle Hay Road between
the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.,
Monday-Friday.
Winter Break
(Held Dec. 23, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010)
This program will provide field trips,
activities and breakfast/snacks to the
students. Watch for flyers in your
child’s classrooms about this program.
* KTC is closed Dec. 24 & 25, 2009
and Jan. 1, 2010
K-7 Students
New participants:
August 2009
19
The Connection
Teen
Disc Golf Clinic
Whether you’re a beginner or veteran disc golfer don’t miss this
chance to sharpen your skills. Spend a day at Grandview Disc
Golf Course with experienced disc golf coaches and learn the
rules, proper technique, and how to have fun with this increasingly
popular sport. Be sure to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, tennis
shoes, and a great attitude! Discs will be supplied for the day if
you do not have your own. Maximum of 25 participants.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SA
9/12
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
SMS-cafeteria
$15
2379.401
Action Jack’s Paintball Outing
Ready, aim, SPLAT! Join us for another fun-filled trip to Action
Jack’s Paintball and be one of the first to play on their brand new
field. Don’t miss this chance to show off your marksmanship skills
and have a great time with friends! Each student must bring his
or her own sack lunch. Price includes field fee, rentals, CO2 and
500 paintballs. Maximum 25 participants.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
M
9/28
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
SMS-cafeteria
$50
2380.401
In-Play Arcade
Join your friends on a fun-filled trip to Des Moines’ very own InPlay Arcade. In-Play’s modern entertainment and gaming center
includes over 100 of the most popular virtual reality, interactive,
sports, action and classic games all spread across two floors.
Please bring a sack lunch or money to order from their restaurant.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
M
10/26
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
SMS-cafeteria
$21
2381.401
Climb Iowa
Des Moines now has a climbing gym with over 10,000 square feet
of climbing and bouldering! Join us as we visit Climb Iowa, Iowa’s
premier rock climbing experience. Indoor climbing is excellent
training for those who like to climb outside and it is excellent
exercise and fitness for everyone! Minimum 10 participants.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SA
11/14
Noon-4 p.m.
SMS-cafeteria
$28
2382.401
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
You know how fun sledding is – tubing is even better! The hill is 15
stories high and you don’t have to walk back up! As the surface
lifts pull you to the top, prepare for the release, which sends you
flying down the 1,000-foot runs. All lanes are constantly monitored
for everyone’s safety. Tubes are provided. Please bring sack
lunch or money for concession stand. Minimum 10 participants.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SA
12/12
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
SMS-cafeteria
$20
2383.401
Special Events
“Sundae” in the Park
FREE ice cream sundaes and music by
Wade Krieg and Ron Kennebeck. Bring
your blanket or lawn chairs. Sponsored by
Johnston Community Education and the
CE Resource Council.
Sunday, August 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Green
Meadows West gazebo
Fall Festival
require the expertise of the whole family.
You will be supplied with the gingerbread
and frosting. Families will be responsible
for bringing their own candies/snacks,
such as M&M’s, gum drops, licorice,
peppermints, skittles, candy canes,
pretzels, red hots, anything you want. Be
creative! Spend an enjoyable afternoon
with the family! Also, a great way to
practice for the competition in December!
FREE festival for children up to third grade.
Games, cookies, storytelling and special
treats provided by area businesses. You
may come in costume.
Sunday, November 15th - $17/family
Session 1: 2-3:30 p.m. Code: 2404.401
Session 2: 3:30-5 p.m. Code: 2404.402
Saturday, October 10 from 3-5 p.m. at
Horizon Cafeteria/Gym
Create your own gingerbread house
and enter it in the annual Holidays in
Johnston Gingerbread House Competition.
Categories are Age 11 and under, Family,
and Adult. Prizes will be awarded for first
and second place in each category. Entry
forms and houses will be accepted at the
Johnston Public Library on Dec. 3 and 4
and will be judged on Dec. 5 and displayed
Gingerbread House Decorating for
the Whole Family
Get your family ready for the holidays by
using a “group” effort to design a beautiful
gingerbread house. This project will
Gingerbread House Competition
at the “Holidays in Johnston” event. First
and second place houses will be displayed
at the Johnston Public Library through
Dec. 18. Call Johnston Community
Education at 278-0552 for an entry from
and rules.
Letters to Santa
Santa is stationed at the North Pole getting
ready for the busy Christmas season. He
and Mrs. Claus are eagerly awaiting your
Christmas Wish Lists. Sit down with mom
or dad and let Santa know what you would
like under your Christmas tree this year.
Santa will, in turn, send you a letter from
the North Pole. Please send your letters
by Dec. 11 so Santa has enough time to
reply to your letter.
Send letters to:
Letters to Santa
c/o Johnston Community Education
P.O. Box 10
Johnston, IA 50131
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Youth
CHEERLEADING
FITNESS
Cheer Camp - Grades K-5
Participate in this three-day camp and then perform during
halftime of the sophomore football game on Thursday, September
24th. The JHS cheerleaders will be on hand to teach cheering
techniques and cheers. A camp T-shirt will be provided, as well
as a daily snack after school. Please wear comfortable, weather
appropriate clothing and gym shoes. Participants should report
to their school gymnasium immediately after school each day
(except on the 24th). On Sept. 24, please have your child report
to the softball fields on the north side of JHS at 5:30 p.m. (practice
with all participants prior to their performance at approximately
6:30 p.m.). Parents who want to watch the cheer performance
will be required to pay the admission fee to get inside the
stadium.
Registration deadline: September 11
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
M-TH
9/21-9/24
3:30-4:30 p.m.
BCE-gym
$27
2400.401
M-TH
9/21-9/24
3:30-4:30 p.m.
HZE-gym
$27
2400.402
M-TH
9/21-9/24
3:30-4:30 p.m.
LAE-gym
$27
2400.403
M-TH
9/21-9/24
3:30-4:30 p.m.
WAE-gym
$27
2400.404
M-TH
9/21-9/24
3:30-4:30 p.m.
TRE-gym
$27
2400.405
DANCE
2009 Little Dragon Fun Run - Grades K-6
The Little Dragon Fun Run is an excellent opportunity for ALL
K-6 students to begin to develop healthy minds & bodies through
the sport of running. The Fun Run will be approximately 1/2 mile
through the woods and across a footbridge. No times or places
will be recorded! Please arrive by 3:45 p.m. to register and pickup your T-shirt. JHS Varsity Cross Country coaches & athletes
will lead warm-up & stretching at 4 p.m. and the run begins at
4:10 p.m. For more information, contact Johnston Community
Education at 278-0552. All entrants receive a T-shirt, participation
ribbon & post-Fun Run goodies.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
9/10
4:15 p.m.
Walnut Ridge
$15
2360.401
Healthy Kids Yoga - Ages 6-12
This eight week class is specially designed for six- to 12-year
old kids. This class promotes the children’s: a) confidence and
self-esteem; b) physical strength and flexibility; c)inner strength
and body awareness; d) relaxation and self-control; e) respect for
others and love of oneself; f) concentration, focus and attention.
Maximum 15 children. Instructor: Lily Hou
Session 1
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
9/10, 9/17, 9/24,
5:15-6:15 p.m.
Green Yoga
$65
2405.401
10/1, 10/8
House
Session 2
Mini-Dance Team Camp - Grades K-5
Move and groove with the Johnston Dance Team! During this
three-day camp students will learn the latest dance moves and
a dance to be performed during the halftime of the sophomore
football game on September 11. Camp will begin daily after
school at the student’s school gymnasium and students will need
to be picked up at 4:30 p.m. each day. Students will be provided
with a camp T-shirt and a daily afterschool snack. On September
11, please have your child report to the JHS gym at 4:15 p.m. (45
minute practice with all participants prior to their performance at
approximately 5 p.m.). Parents who want to watch the cheer
performance will be required to pay the admission fee to get
inside the stadium.
Registration deadline: September 1
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
10/22, 10/29,
5:15-6:15
Green Yoga
$65
2405.402
11/5, 11/12, 11/19
p.m.
House
Session 1 & 2 (* Pay $110 if you register for both sessions.)
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1,
5:15-6:15 p.m.
Green Yoga
$110 *
2405.403
10/8, 10/22, 10/29,
House
11/5, 11/12, 11/19
Parent & Child Partner Yoga
Parent & Child Partner Yoga provides mental and physical
benefits - peace of mind, relaxation and increased strength and
flexibility. All these are done in a playful, creative and noncompetitive setting. The class also gives you an invaluable
bonding opportunity in a supportive and spontaneous way. The
class fills fast so please sign-up early! Cost includes one parent
and one child who is six- to 12-years-old.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
T-F
9/8-9/11
3:30-4:30 p.m.
BCE-gym
$27
2390.401
T-F
9/8-9/11
3:30-4:30 p.m.
HZE-gym
$27
2390.402
T-F
9/8-9/11
3:30-4:30 p.m.
LAE-gym
$27
2390.403
T-F
9/8-9/11
3:30-4:30 p.m.
WAE-gym
$27
2390.404
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
T-F
9/8-9/11
3:30-4:30 p.m.
TRE-gym
$27
2390.405
F
9/25
6:30-7:45 p.m.
Green Yoga House
$30
2406.401
August 2009
Youth Winter Break Open Gym - Grades K-8
Students are invited to the SMS gym during winter break for open
gym and parents are also encouraged to come and play with their
children. No pre-registration is necessary. Each participant must
sign in and pay $2 at the door.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
M-TH
12/28-12/31
1-3 p.m.
SMS-gym
$2/person
None
Youth Open Gym - Grades K-8
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
1/10-2/28
2-4 p.m.
SMS-gym
$2/person
None
MAD SCIENCE
Location
$68 if registered on
or before this date:
$80 if registered
after this date:
Beaver Creek
9/8
9/8
Wallace
9/9
9/9
Timber Ridge
T
9/11
9/11
Horizon
10/27
10/27
Lawson
10/28
10/28
Date
9/14, 9/21, 10/5 (double
session), 10/12, 10/19
9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6,
10/13, 10/20
9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8,
10/15, 10/22
11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30,
12/7, 12/14
11/3,11/10, 11/17, 12/1,
12/8, 12/15
TH
M
T
M
T
TH
Topics include: The techniques and tools in building everything
from A to Z!
M
M
Day
Gadgets & Gizmos - Grades K-1
TH
Day
Date
9/14, 9/21, 10/5 (double
session), 10/12, 10/19
9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6,
10/13, 10/20
9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8,
10/15, 10/22
11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30,
12/7, 12/14
11/3,11/10, 11/17, 12/1,
12/8, 12/15
Time
Location
Code
3:30-4:30 p.m.
BCE
2391.402
3:30-4:30 p.m.
WAE
2392.402
3:30-4:30 p.m.
TRE
2393.402
3:30-4:30 p.m.
HZE
2394.402
3:30-4:30 p.m.
LAE
2395.402
Topics include: Explore everything from A to E … that is …
Animals, Chemistry and Engineering topics!
The Mad Science registration fee includes all supplies,
take home materials and the Mad Scientist’s travel.
T
Topics include: Animation, Kaleidoscopes, Lenses, Light, Mirror
Images, Periscopes, Phosphorescence, Photography, Pupils,
Reflection, Refraction, Thamatropes, Telescopes and Zeotropes.
Science Exploration - Grades 4-5
Early registration discount
M
ExSighting Science - Grades 2-3
T
Open Gym will be supervised on Sunday afternoons. Parents are
invited to attend with their children for some family fun. No preregistration is necessary. Each participant must sign in and pay
$2 at the door.
Day
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Time
Location
Code
3:30-4:30 p.m.
BCE
2391.401
3:30-4:30 p.m.
WAE
2392.401
3:30-4:30 p.m.
TRE
2393.401
3:30-4:30 p.m.
HZE
2394.401
3:30-4:30 p.m.
LAE
2395.401
M
T
Date
9/14, 9/21, 10/5 (double
session), 10/12, 10/19
9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6,
10/13, 10/20
9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8,
10/15, 10/22
11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30,
12/7, 12/14
11/3,11/10, 11/17, 12/1,
12/8, 12/15
Time
Location
Code
3:30-4:30 p.m.
BCE
2391.403
3:30-4:30 p.m.
WAE
2392.403
3:30-4:30 p.m.
TRE
2393.403
3:30-4:30 p.m.
HZE
2394.403
3:30-4:30 p.m.
LAE
2395.403
MARTIAL ARTS
Tae-Kwon-Do - Ages 6 & Up
This Korean art of self-defense is recognized as a beneficial
method of improving health, balance, agility, and poise. Tae-KwonDo is also a philosophy of mental alertness and moral ethics that
can serve to enhance anyone’s life, young or old. This program
is a year around so sessions may be taken on an individual basis
or ongoing. Instructor, Phil Dickey, a fourth Degree Black Belt in
Taekwondo, Fifth Degree Black Belt Karate, Renshi Instructor with
Ryukyu Kempo Alliance, and a 3 time Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Inductee. Students must sign-up on or before the first class day
of each session. No class 11/26.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
8/13-9/17
6:30-7:30 p.m.
WAE
$32
2402.401
TH
9/17-10/29
6:30-7:30 p.m.
WAE
$32
2402.402
TH
11/5-12/17
6:30-7:30 p.m.
WAE
$32
2402.403
TH
1/7-2/11
6:30-7:30 p.m.
WAE
$32
2402.404
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Little Ninjas - Ages 4-5
This class is an early childhood program that will teach the basic
fundamentals of Tae-Kwon-Do and Karate. This class will focus
on building self-respect, self-confidence, coordination of mind and
body and self-discipline. Students must sign-up on or before the
first class day of each session. No class 11/26.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
TH
8/13-9/17
6-6:30 p.m.
WAE
$22
2403.401
TH
9/17-10/29
6-6:30 p.m.
WAE
$22
2403.402
TH
11/5-12/17
6-6:30 p.m.
WAE
$22
2403.403
TH
1/7-2/11
6-6:30 p.m.
WAE
$22
2403.404
SPORTS
2009 Little Dragon Football Clinic - Kindergarten
Kindergarteners come out and learn the fundamentals of football.
High school coaches and players will teach fundamentals, do
drills, and play a game the final week of this clinic. This is a noncompetitive atmosphere and emphasis will be on having fun while
learning fundamentals. Fee includes a T-shirt. We provide all
the equipment, just wear comfortable athletic clothing and tennis
shoes. Please register by September 8 to guarantee a T-shirt.
Limit 40 kids per session.
Registration deadline: September 8
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
9/20-10/4
1 p.m.
BCE
$40
2401.401
SU
9/20-10/4
2 p.m.
BCE
$40
2401.402
Johnston Youth Basketball - Grades 3-6
Little Dragon Volleyball Fall Clinic - Grades 3-6
These three 2-hour clinics will reinforce the skills learned in
summer camps for the 3rd-5th graders and will serve as a
stepping stone to the winter club program for the interested 6th
graders. The clinics will be directed by the High School coaching
staff as well as current players. Students who missed the summer
camps are still encouraged to attend. If you have any questions
please email Coach Brooks at rbrooks@johnston.k12.ia.us.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
9/13, 9/20, 10/4
4-8 p.m.
JHS-gym
$30
2365.401
Optional: Oct.
This is a youth basketball league for students living in or attending
the Johnston School District. Participants will be placed on teams
and play an eight game season. All games will take place on
Saturday mornings and early afternoons. Teams will have practice
one night each week. Practices are limited to one hour and will
start the week of November 9. Games will begin on December
5. Season will end February 6. No games will be held on Dec.
26 & Jan. 2. Coaches will contact parents with practice/game
schedules the first week of November. All players will receive a
T-shirt. Grade 5 and 6 players/parents: Please note that there is
NO draft this year due to low attendance at the draft. 5th and 6th
grades will be combined and will have refs this year. Volunteer
coaches are needed!
Boys
11 from 4-8 p.m.
Little Dragon Flag Football - Grades 1-2
Participants will be placed on a team. Grades 1 and 2 will
play together. Two evening practices will be held each week.
Practices begin the week of 8/31. Games will be played at Beaver
Creek Elementary on Saturday mornings beginning 9/19. Teams
will play a six-game season. Game schedules will be handed
out at your first practice. Parent volunteers are needed to coach
teams. There will be a coaches meeting 8/26 at 7 p.m. at the
administration building (5608 Merle Hay Rd). Each player will
receive a T-shirt and mouth guard.
Registration deadline: August 7
Day
Date
Location
Cost
Code
SA
9/19-10/24
BCE
$55
2361.401
Johnston Flag Football - Grades 3-4
Participants will be placed on a team. Grades 3 and 4 will
play together. Two evening practices will be held each week.
Practices begin the week of 8/31. Games will be played at Beaver
Creek on Saturday mornings beginning 9/19. Teams will play a
6-game season. Game schedules will be handed out at your first
practice. Parent volunteers are needed to coach teams. There
will be a coaches meeting 8/26 at 7 p.m. at the administration
building (5608 Merle Hay Rd). Each player will receive a football
jersey and mouth guard.
Registration deadline: August 7
Day
Date
Location
Cost
Code
SA
9/19-10/24
BCE
$55
2362.401
Grade
Day
Date
Cost
Code
3
SA
12/5-2/6
$70
2371.401
4
SA
12/5-2/6
$70
2372.401
5
SA
12/5-2/6
$80
2373.401
6
SA
12/5-2/6
$80
2374.401
Grade
Day
Date
Cost
Code
3
SA
12/5-2/6
$70
2375.401
4
SA
12/5-2/6
$70
2376.401
5
SA
12/5-2/6
$80
2377.401
6
SA
12/5-2/6
$80
2378.401
Girls
Little Dragon Basketball - Grades 1-2
Participants will be introduced to basketball fundamentals, such
as dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and rebounding. Little
Dragon Basketball is conducted in a non-competitive atmosphere
that stresses fun, sportsmanship and skill development.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Code
SU
1/10-2/14
1-2 p.m.
BCE-gym
$45
2369.401
SU
1/10-2/14
2-3 p.m.
BCE-gym
$45
2369.402
SU
1/10-2/14
3-4 p.m.
BCE-gym
$45
2369.403
SU
1/10-2/14
1-2 p.m.
HZE-gym
$45
2370.401
SU
1/10-2/14
2-3 p.m.
HZE-gym
$45
2370.402
SU
1/10-2/14
3-4 p.m.
HZE-gym
$45
2370.403
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Johnston Community Education Registration
Registration is required for free classes unless otherwise indicated. Registration may be
completed by mail, phone, online or dropped off in person. Registering early is recommended
because some classes have size limits. A registration form is on the last page of this
newsletter.
Mail
Send your registration form & check by mail to:
Johnston Community Education
P.O. Box 10
Johnston, IA 50131
In Person
Register in person at the Johnston Community
Education office at 5608 Merle Hay Road
in Johnston. Registration hours are Monday
through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. A drop
box is available in the parking lot to drop off
registrations before or after registration hours.
Phone
Phone-in registrations are accepted at 2780552 when paying with a MasterCard or Visa.
Online
Online registration is available 24/7 at
www.johnston.k12.ia.us.
Please note: You will first need to set up your
family account. If you have already registered
a child for a previous class/program, please
do not set up an account online, as one has
already been completed for you. You will need
to call the Johnston Community Education
office at 278-0552 to get your user name/
password to log in. We ask that you do not
recreate a customer account. If you have
not registered for any Johnston Community
Education programs then you may go online
and set up your family account. If you have
questions, please contact us at 278-0552.
Refunds
• Refund requests must be made before the
second class/program session is held.
• No refunds will be made for trips and tours
after the registration deadline.
• There will be a $5 administration fee per class
on all refunds.
• Full fee returned if Johnston Community
Education cancels the class.
Cancellations
• Johnston Community Education reserves the
right to cancel classes.
• Class will be cancelled if there is insufficient
enrollment.
• Listen to the Johnston Community Education
office’s answering machine for inclement
weather cancellations.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Please contact the coordinator in charge of the
program you are interested in prior to
registering. Scholarships are subject to
approval.
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Johnston Community Education Registration Form
Only one person per registration form please.
Date _____ Name of Registrant__________________________________________
JCSD Resident? Yes
Does this participant have special accommodation needs to enjoy JCE programs? Yes
No
No
Address__________________________________________________________City_________________
Zip______________ Home Phone__________________________ Date of birth__________________
Class Name
Class Code
Fee
If student: Grade in 09/10 _____ Gender of Participant _____ School Attends ________________
T-shirt size ____YM
_____YL
_____AS
_____AM
_____AL
_____AXL
Parent Name(s)
Work Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
E-mail address
Additional notes/requests:
Copy this form for multiple registrations or provide ALL the information on this form on another piece of paper.
Checks payable to Johnston Community Education. Online registration is available for most programs.
Mail to: Johnston Community Education, P.O. Box 10, Johnston, IA 50131 or stop by the JCE Office.
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residents Community
of the Johnston
Community School District
P.O. Box 10
Johnston, IA 50131
The Connection is published every January, March, May and August.
Please send copy and photos to Dawn Kasotia on the 15th of every
month.
Dawn Kasotia
District Communications Coordinator
5608 Merle Hay Road, P.O. Box 10
Johnston, IA 50131
515-278-0552 ext. 147
dawn.kasotia@johnston.k12.ia.us
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