Save the date! PYP Fall Conference Night will be held on Thursday, October 16, from 4:45 to 6:45 PM. Teachers will be sharing more specific information with their classes.
3 days ago, L.R. Johnson K-8
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Tutoring & Before School Homework Help

Starts September 23, 2025

Tutoring takes place each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:50-8:20 AM in the Learning Lab behind the Media Center.

Both teachers (led by Ms. Clem) and middle school students participate in tutoring other students.

In order to participate, students must have a club form on file.

Contact Ms. Clem for details.
9 days ago, L.R. Johnson K-8
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Runners Club is getting ready to begin!

Who is ready to run??? Students in grades 2-8 are invited to run before school from 7:50-8:15 am. Distance will be tracked and students will collect tokens based on their completed miles. All students who participate must have a completed permission slip through the Forms link below as well as the District club form that will be sent home once the online form is submitted. Both are required for participation.

Running scheduled to begin Monday, October 6th!!

*Grades K-1 will be added after the first semester.

https://forms.office.com/r/rrDGVTYy1k

Runner's Club is sponsored by Ms. Berg. Ms. Faust also assists with Runner's Club.

Runner's Club meets weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 7:50-8:15 AM.
10 days ago, L.R. Johnson K-8
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Coin Wars is Back!!

Get ready to POWER UP your piggy bank and start stashing those coins now! The return of PTO's Coin Race is almost here! Be on the lookout for more details and mark your calendar for October 6th to October 10th!

https://www.manateeschools.net/o/johnson/page/parent-teacher-organization-pto

13 days ago, L.R. Johnson K-8 PTO
L.R. Johnson K-8 Coin Race
SAVE THE DATE!

Event: Back-to-School Skate Night

Date: Friday, September 26

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Location: Astro Skate

3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Cost: $10 per person at the door (includes skate rental)

This is a private event for Louise R. Johnson K-8 students and their families. It’s a fun opportunity for everyone to celebrate the start of the 2025–2026 school year together.
17 days ago, L.R. Johnson K-8 PTO
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SAVE THE DATE!
L. R. Johnson K-8's TRUNK OR TREAT!
Friday, October 24, 2025
5:30-7:30 PM
More information coming soon!
17 days ago, L.R. Johnson K-8
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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.

23 days ago, L.R. Johnson K-8 PTO
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Save the dates! 3rd through 5th grade soccer program! https://www.manateeschools.net/o/johnson/article/2398969
24 days ago, L.R. Johnson K-8
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PTO Fiver Fundraiser is off to a great start! See the details here! Students can earn free dress out of uniform days! https://www.manateeschools.net/o/johnson/page/parent-teacher-organization-pto

25 days ago, L.R. Johnson K-8
Louise R. Johnson K-8 PTO Fiver Fundraiser

MYP Sports Forms

Students are required to have the following forms on file to participate in sports.

https://www.manateeschools.net/o/johnson/page/sports-forms

If you have questions, please contact L.R.J.'s Athletic Director, Coach Michael Brackman.

27 days ago, L.R. Johnson K-8
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Surprise Ticket Drop
You did it!
To celebrate a fantastic first week of school, the Bradenton Marauders and the School District of Manatee County are treating the amazing students, teachers, staff and families of the School District to a night out at the ballpark!
Let’s keep the momentum going!
See you at the stadium!

about 1 month ago, School District of Manatee County
Surprise Ticket Drop Free Marauders Game + Snack Pack Saturday, August 23rd 6:30pm LECOM Park Gates open at 5:30pm  Students, teachers, staff (and their families) show this voucher for: FREE ticket to the August 23 Bradenton Marauders baseball game and a FREE hot dog, drink, and chips combo.  It’s Hispanic Heritage Night - join the celebration!
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
about 2 months ago, School District of Manatee County
A little girl smiles on the first day of school
to school resource officers stand next to the school mascot, an Eagle
School administrators are ready for a productive school year
Students are all smiles on the first day of the school year
A group of boys with the middle school athletic Director, smiling in the first day of school
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Old friends, catch up and talk on the first day of school
A bus driver and bus just dropped off their first students
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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
3 months ago, L.R. Johnson K-8
School Supply Lists 2025-2026-Available now!
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
3 months ago, L.R. Johnson K-8
Summer Office Hours
L.R. Johnson K-8 Uniform Refresh information! Go to the link to learn more! https://www.manateeschools.net/o/johnson/page/uniform-information
4 months ago, L.R. Johnson K-8
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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
4 months ago, L.R. Johnson K-8 PTO
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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.
4 months ago, School District of Manatee County
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.
4 months ago, School District of Manatee County
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.
4 months ago, School District of Manatee County
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.
4 months ago, School District of Manatee County