It’s official! The Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to hire Dr. Greg Bradley as Superintendent of Schools.

A former Prosper ISD Deputy Superintendent who helped build the district, he returns as the 20th superintendent in its 124-year history, leading nearly 35,000 students across 32 campuses.

Welcome home, Dr. Bradley!

November is National Gratitude Month! 🍂💛

November is a wonderful time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the many things we are thankful for! At Sam Johnson Elementary, we are grateful for our amazing students, dedicated teachers and staff, supportive families, and the kindness that makes our school community so special.

Gratitude can be shown in simple ways—a kind word, a helping hand, a smile, or a heartfelt thank-you. This month, we encourage our All-Stars to look for opportunities to show appreciation, recognize the good in each day, and spread kindness to those around them.

Let's make November a month filled with thankful hearts and grateful moments! Together, we make SJE shine! ⭐

November is National Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month! 🇺🇸

November is a special time to recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served our country in the Armed Forces, as well as the families who stand beside them. At Sam Johnson Elementary, we are grateful for the courage, dedication, and sacrifices made by our veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.

Military families make tremendous sacrifices as they support their loved ones who serve our nation. We thank them for their strength, resilience, and commitment.

Throughout the month, we encourage our SJE All-Stars to learn about the importance of service, show appreciation, and remember those who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms.

From all of us at Sam Johnson Elementary, thank you for your service and sacrifice. We are proud to honor you!❤️🤍💙

Star Polisher Awards

At Sam Johnson Elementary, we love recognizing the amazing people who make our school shine! Every nine weeks, the Prosper Education Foundation recognizes three outstanding staff members with the Star Polisher Award—one paraprofessional and two professional staff members.

These special awards recognize individuals who go above and beyond to make SJE a wonderful place to learn, work, and grow. Through their dedication, positive attitudes, teamwork, and commitment to our students and school community, they help make Sam Johnson Elementary shine bright!

Congratulations to our Star Polishers, Ms. Murphy, Dr. Hamilton, and Mrs. Tackman! Thank you for making SJE shine!

Honoring Our Veterans at SJE! 🇺🇸

Sam Johnson Elementary is excited to celebrate Veterans Day by honoring the brave men and women who have served our country! Our students and staff will show their appreciation with a special Veterans Day parade through the school, giving our veterans a heartfelt welcome and an opportunity to be recognized by our SJE family. Following the parade, we will gather for a special breakfast to thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.

This will be a wonderful opportunity for our students to show their gratitude and learn the importance of honoring those who have protected our freedoms.

Thank you to all our veterans! We are grateful for your courage, service, and sacrifice! ❤️🤍💙

World Kindness Day – November 13! 💛

Kindness makes the world a better place, and every small act can make a big difference! On World Kindness Day, we encourage our SJE students to spread kindness through simple, thoughtful actions. Whether it's sharing a smile, helping a friend, including someone new, offering encouraging words, or lending a helping hand, kindness has the power to brighten someone's day.

Let's make kindness a habit, not just something we celebrate one day a year. Together, we can make SJE a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and appreciated!

Remember, All-Stars: Kindness is contagious, so let's spread it everywhere we go! ⭐

📚 The Scholastic Book Fair Is Coming to SJE! 📚

Get ready to discover your next favorite book! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Sam Johnson Elementary November 16–20!

Students will have the opportunity to explore exciting new books, discover favorite authors, and add some wonderful new reads to their bookshelves. We can't wait to share the excitement of reading with our SJE All-Stars!