Dear Johnson Families,

The wait is almost over...school starts on Tuesday, August 11! Our staff has been hard at work preparing classrooms, planning engaging learning experiences, and getting every detail ready to welcome our All Stars back to Sam Johnson Elementary. We cannot wait to see our hallways filled with smiling faces again!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Meet the Teacher. It was wonderful to see so many families connecting with teachers, exploring classrooms, and kicking off what promises to be an incredible school year. Your partnership is one of the things that makes our school community so special.

As we begin the year, here are a few reminders to help dismissal run safely and efficiently:

• Please be patient. The first few days of school always take a little longer as students, staff, and families learn new routines. Dismissal becomes much quicker once everyone settles into the process. The process is detailed below.
• Have your dismissal tag visible every day. For families with multiple children, the dismissal tag will be sent home with the youngest child. Displaying your tag helps us quickly identify students and keeps our dismissal process safe and efficient.
• Follow staff directions and remain in the designated car line. Our team is committed to getting every student home safely, and your cooperation helps us make dismissal as smooth as possible.

Thank you for partnering with us as we kick off another amazing year. We are looking forward to a year of learning, growth, and celebrating our students together. See you Tuesday morning!

With excitement,

Aimee Stanton
Principal
Sam Johnson Elementary ⭐

Important Dates:

8/10 Fundraiser Sign up Begins

8/11 First Day of School (Doors open at 7:25)

8/26 Fundraiser Officially Begins

9/3 Sam Johnson Dance Fit During Specials

First Day of School – Walking Your Child to Class

We know the first day of school is a special milestone, and families are welcome to walk their child to class on the first day of school only.

If you plan to come inside, please park in a designated parking space. Parking will be limited, so we encourage you to plan ahead and allow extra time for arrival. Teach good habits, cross at the crosswalks.

To ensure a smooth start to the school day, all parents and visitors must exit the building before 7:50 a.m. This allows our teachers to begin morning routines and helps students transition confidently into their day.

We can't wait to welcome you and your All Star back to Sam Johnson Elementary. We are excited to see you and kick off an amazing school year together!

We’re thrilled for this year’s main fundraiser: our Sam Johnson Dance Fit! Our fundraising goal is to raise $75,000 for a Gym Video Wall, Sensory Hallway, Outdoor Learning, Educational Programs, All Star Student Events and School Traditions, Campus Safety Equipment to benefit our students at Sam Johnson Elementary.

Why are we excited?

✅Easy-to-use fundraising platform

✅Character-building program

✅Fitness celebration event for every student!

Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!

Students will also enjoy 'Global Kitchen Club,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through recipes and activities popular around the world.

⭐Key Dates:

💻Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – 08/10/2026

🎉Kickoff in school – 08/26/2026

👟Event Day – 09/03/2026

Stay tuned for more details and follow us on social media for updates!

Dismissal may take longer during the first few weeks of school as students, families, and staff become familiar with their routines. We have many more students this year, and nearly all leave campus by car each afternoon. Your patience and cooperation will help us dismiss every student as safely and efficiently as possible. 💙

🏷️ Dismissal Tags

• Every family is assigned a dismissal number.
• You must display a current 2026–2027 dismissal tag. Last year’s number will not work.
• If you need an additional tag, please email Kim Wright at kdwright@prosper-isd.net.
• If you are picking up a child from another family, you must be listed as an emergency contact and have that family’s dismissal tag.
• We will not combine dismissal numbers this year. If you are picking up children with different dismissal numbers, you must display each number.

🚶 Walkers and Bikers 🚲

Students designated as walkers or bikers must leave the school grounds on foot. Students riding bicycles must walk their bikes until they are off campus.

Please do not drive a vehicle, golf cart, or other motorized vehicle onto or around school property to pick up a student designated as a walker. This creates additional traffic, takes up limited parking, delays the car lines, and presents a safety concern.

🚙 Car Line

• Display your dismissal tag where staff members can easily see it, and keep it displayed until your child is safely in your vehicle.
• We will communicate your family’s number to the classroom, and your child will report to an assigned numbered cone.
• If your child is delayed, a staff member may direct you to pull forward into an unnumbered waiting space. A team member will assist you there.
• 🛑 Stop at all crosswalks and keep them completely clear for pedestrians.
• Follow the directions of staff members holding stop signs. They understand the dismissal system and will guide traffic so students can be reunited with their families as quickly and safely as possible.
• Make sure you are in the correct line and follow the established traffic pattern.
• Do not exit your vehicle to walk to the door or guide your child. If you have a unique need, please ask a team member for assistance.

📍 Car-Line Assignments

Last names beginning with A–L:
Enter the car line through the east parking lot on Waterview. Use the two outer lanes and keep the inside lane clear.

Last names beginning with M–Z:
Enter the car line through the west parking lot and loop around Roseland Parkway. Please see the map below. Left turns into this parking lot are not permitted during dismissal. Use the two outer lanes and keep the inside lane clear.

⚠️ Safety and Courtesy

📵 Cell phone use while driving in an active school zone is prohibited and may result in a citation. Please remain alert and attentive throughout the dismissal process.

We also ask that you treat our staff members with patience and respect. 🤝 Unkind or aggressive behavior toward staff will not be tolerated. Our team is working outside in the heat to dismiss hundreds of students as safely and quickly as possible.

Entering the wrong line, failing to display all required tags, disregarding staff directions, requesting exceptions, or arguing with team members slows the entire dismissal process. Following the procedures helps every family get home sooner. We will get better and faster every day!

Thank you for partnering with us and making the safety of our students and staff the highest priority. ⭐

Does your child love volleyball and the Walnut Grove Wildcats? Rally Cats is a fun opportunity for elementary-aged students to be paired with a Walnut Grove High School volleyball player and be part of the excitement of the 2026 season! Maybe a SJE student will get paired with Mrs. Stanton's daughter!

Rally Cats receive free admission to all WG home volleyball games, designated seating, handwritten notes from their player, special Rally Cat Player of the Night experiences, theme-night swag, a porch visit with a special T-shirt, a pizza tailgate, and more!

The program is open to K–5 students in WGHS-zoned schools. Cost is $100, and space is limited. Registration has been extended through August 12!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and join the Rally Cats! 💙🏐🐾

We will champion every student by fostering an environment where high-quality, individualized instruction and engaging learning experiences enable them to achieve their full potential and embrace continuous growth.

Johnson Elementary will cultivate a welcoming environment that actively fosters collaboration, open communication, and consistent, meaningful participation in school activities and student learning for all enrolled families, new families, and community members.

Johnson Elementary will provide excellence in learning opportunities by consistently strengthening Tier 1 instruction and ensuring high-fidelity implementation of the workshop model across all grade levels and content areas.

Spread Kindness with Our New "Be Kind” Shirt!

We are thrilled to launch the new school year with our district "Be Kind" shirts. This isn't just apparel—it's a movement.