Johnson K-8

PTO Volunteers Needed!

September 12, 8:30-10:30 AM

-Help our teachers

-Assist with projects like sorting/stapling/filing

-Connect with PTO and meet with others

Must complete the Level 1 volunteer screening in order to attend.

Check-in at the Main Office. PTO will meet in the MPR.

RSVP to JohnsonK8PTOBoard@gmail.com.

Save the dates! 3rd through 5th grade soccer program! https://www.manateeschools.net/o/johnson/article/2398969

From first day jitters to joyful reunions, the Eagles of Louise R. Johnson K-8 are soaring into a brand new school year! 🦅✨ Here’s to learning, laughter, and making memories in 2025–2026. #GoodNewsBackToSchool

School Supply Lists for the 2025-2026 school year are available now under the "Families" tab! https://www.manateeschools.net/o/johnson/page/school-supply-lists

L.R. Johnson K-8 Summer Office Hours Monday-Thursday, 8 AM-4 PM 941-741-3344 Closed: June 19, 2025 June 30-July 4, 2025 Normal hours resume on Monday, July 28, 2025

L.R. Johnson K-8 Uniform Refresh information! Go to the link to learn more! https://www.manateeschools.net/o/johnson/page/uniform-information

Want to stay connected with Johnson K-8 PTO? Whether you’re ready to volunteer, looking to get more involved, or just want to stay in the loop on all the exciting things happening at Johnson K-8 — we’d love to hear from you! Fill out our quick online information sheet so we can keep you updated and involved. https://www.facebook.com/louisejohnsonk8

Security Screening at Secondary Schools – Beginning Monday, August 11, 2025, all students and visitors at district middle and high schools will be screened each school day using a high-tech security scanner system. For more information on this enhanced security screening procedure, visit https://www.manateeschools.net/securityscreening.

School Board Seeks Civic-Minded Citizens to Join Audit Committee – The School Board of Manatee County is seeking civic-minded citizens to serve as members of the Audit Committee. The Committee, which meets six times a year, recommends the appointment of the internal and external auditors; reviews the scope, plan and reports of the internal and external auditors; and assists in maintaining open communications between the selected auditors, the School Board and the District’s financial management. The Committee also reviews the collection and proper use of the funds raised through the one-half cent sales surtax for school capital outlay expenditures. Membership on the Committee requires an average of five-to-eight hours per month, with meetings scheduled every other month for three hours. The term is approximately three years. Those interested in serving must: • Live in Manatee County. • Be a CPA (active or retired) or had employment experience in school district financial operations. • Submit a letter expressing interest, provide contact information and provide a brief summary of their work experience. Responses must be sent to the Manatee County School District, Attention: School Board Agency Clerk, P.O. Box 9069, Bradenton, Florida 34206-9069. Interested individuals may obtain additional information about the Committee by emailing the School Board Agency Administrative Associate at cox3l@manateeschools.net.

The Florida Department of Education released the Florida Value Added Model (VAM) Fiscal Transparency Tool, a web-based fiscal transparency tool that identifies public schools and districts with high academic achievement based on the ratio of classroom expenditures to total expenditures. VAM is intended to help taxpayers evaluate the financial efficiency of a school district with other similarly situated school districts. View the VAM for the School District of Manatee County at https://floridavam.org/e/vamPublic.html?w4=54#/entityId=262385.

Family Empowerment Scholarship – Parents interested in applying for either FES-EO or FES-UA may review the eligibility requirements and application instructions at https://www.manateeschools.net/FES.