Message from the Superintendent / Mensaje de la Superintendente

Tue, Mar 28 4:37pm

This afternoon, we received this message from the Superintendent, Dr. Carol Kelley: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear PPS Families, Parents, Students, and Staff, As we navigate in ... [More]

Important: Interim planning for Princeton Public Schools elementary schools and its potential impact on JP / Importante: Planificación provisional para las escuelas primarias de las Escuelas Públicas de Princeton y su impacto potencial en JP

Tue, Mar 28 1:11pm

Dear JP parents, On Tuesday March 21st the Princeton Public Schools (PPS) Board of Education (BOE) held a scheduled long-term planning meeting, which included a presentation on elementary school enrol ... [More]

PPS News and location update: March 28 PPS Board of Education Meeting/Noticias de PPS y cambio de ubicación: 28 de marzo Reunión de la Junta de Educación de PPS

Mon, Mar 27 5:19pm

The Princeton Board of Education will meet Tuesday, March 28, at 7:30 PM at the Princeton Middle School cafeteria. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube, PPS Live Events and also on Facebo ... [More]

News from the Municipality of Princeton: Community Park South Master Plan Process (3/30) and SHREDFest (4/15)

Mon, Mar 27 8:48am

Municipal News Community Park South Master Plan (3/30) and SHREDFest (4/15) Thursday March 30 Public Engagement meeting: Community Park (CP) South Master Plan Process Opportunity to share your feedbac ... [More]

Go Princeton, It's Your Earth Day | Ve a Princeton, es tu Día de la Tierra 🌎 🌱 🎉

Thu, Mar 23 12:37pm

  Come to the Community Green Fair on Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day!) at the Morven Museum (55 Stockton St.) from 11am-3pm.   ALL-DAY EVENTS: •Historic Garden tours led by Morven Museum horticulturist ... [More]

No plans for Saturday night? We have a plan that will make you laugh your socks off.

Thu, Mar 16 6:09pm

Hello JP Parents,   Need a plan for Saturday night? Our generous hosts from Saturday night's "Living Room Laughs" party board has the perfect plan for you. Take a listen:   Stand Up comedy is awesome. ... [More]

Notes from PTO meeting 2/9/23 Open Session (Abridged)

Wed, Mar 15 5:21pm

Hi all,   Please see the attached PDF to read the abridged minutes from the February PTO meeting. We will publish the notes from the open session each month. Please be aware the minutes will be on a l ... [More]

JP Hoodies are here / JP Hoodies están aquí

Tue, Mar 14 8:57am

Tomorrow teachers will start to distribute our 2023 JP hoodies to students.   The free student hoodies were made possible through our Annual PTO Fundraising Drive.  Thank you for your generosity.   We ... [More]

Pancake Breakfast RSVP deadline TOMORROW - Monday 3/13

Sun, Mar 12 11:41am

Hi JP! Don't forget to send in your completed RSVP form and payment by tomorrow, Monday March 13th if you'd like to attend JP's Pancake Breakfast. The breakfast is being held on Saturday March 18th an ... [More]

Pancake Breakfast - RSVP Deadline Monday March 13th

Wed, Mar 8 5:26pm

Hi JP! Don't forget to send in your completed RSVP form and payment by Monday March 13th if you'd like to attend JP's Pancake Breakfast. The breakfast is being held on Saturday March 18th and will be ... [More]

March PTO General Meeting - Reunión general del PTO de marzo

Wed, Mar 8 2:50pm

Dear parents, You are invited to attend the open session of the March meeting of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of JP.  It will be held in person in the library of JP tomorrow morning (Thursday ... [More]

Highlights from PPS Board of Education meetings

Mon, Mar 6 11:48am

Did you know? The PPS Board of Education provides highlights from its meetings each month on the District website (not the official minutes). Highlights from the January 2023 meeting you might be inte ... [More]

Children's Party Board tickets available for March 9th - get your tickets now!

Mon, Mar 6 7:59am

Dear JP friends,   There are two party boards happening this Thursday March 9th and you can still get tickets:   Disney Day: Movie and Art Extravaganza (for Pre-K to 1st grade) $35 per child   Don't h ... [More]

Princeton Middle School Spring Musical: Willy Wonka Jr.

Fri, Mar 3 8:54am

What are you doing next weekend? Princeton Middle School proudly presents Willy Wonka, Jr., on March 9-12, 2023. Based on the classic book by Roald Dahl, Willy Wonka, Jr., tells the story of the famou ... [More]

PPS State of the District /PPS evento del Estado del Distrito

Mon, Feb 27 5:33pm

If you're unable to attend the District's event in-person today, you can join these livestream options beginning at 7pm: (en español) Si no puede asistir al evento del Distrito en persona hoy, puede u ... [More]

**SAVE THE DATE** March 18th is JP's Pancake Breakfast!

Fri, Feb 24 8:49am

It's BACK!!! Hold your calendar on Saturday March 18th for JP's St Partick's Celebration Pancake Breakfast and Variety Show! More information will be coming home in your child's folder next week with ... [More]

📚Thank You for the Books! / ¡Gracias por los libros! 📖

Thu, Feb 23 1:54pm

Princeton High School Emerging Artist Showcase 2023 - final days!/Exhibición de artistas emergentes de Princeton High School 2023: ¡últimos días!

Thu, Feb 23 12:55pm

This exhibition featuring the work of students from Princeton High School runs through tomorrow Friday, Feb. 24. A closing reception is being held Sunday, Feb. 26 from 1pm-3pm. (en español): Esta expo ... [More]

Please read: Notes from PTO meeting 1/12/23 Open Session (Abridged)

Wed, Feb 22 2:26pm

Hi all,   Please see the attached PDF to read the abridged minutes from the January PTO meeting. We will publish the notes from the open session each month. Please be aware the minutes will be on a la ... [More]

Please read: Notes from PTO meeting 1/12/23 Open Session (Abridged)

Wed, Feb 22 8:25am

Hi all,   Please see the attached PDF to read the abridged minutes from the January PTO meeting. We will publish the notes from the open session each month. Please be aware the minutes will be on a la ... [More]

HiTOPS link

Wed, Feb 8 7:11pm

Hi all,   The best link to use to join the Parents Town Hall with HiTOPS is the one on the flyer.

Club reminders and dismissal

Thu, Feb 2 5:42pm

Good afternoon!   Please note that we will have Monday clubs on February 13th. This date was inadvertently left off of the original club schedule. The Monday club dates are January 30, February 6, Feb ... [More]

JP Movie Nights are Coming!

Mon, Jan 30 2:43pm

Movie Nights Are Back! We are excited to announce that JP movie night(s) for our K-2nd grade students and 3rd-5th grade students are coming up! Both events are free for those attending. Snacks and dri ... [More]

Two tickets available for Taste of the Terroir: Sunday January 29, 2023 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM

Thu, Jan 26 8:39am

JP Parents,   We are releasing 2 tickets to the sold out wine tasting "Taste of the Terroir" party board this Sunday, January 29th from 4:30 until 7:30 PM.  You can purchase the two tickets here:   ht ... [More]

Updates on JP clubs

Tue, Jan 24 12:38pm

Hi, just a reminder that JP club enrollment is coming to an end. We still have openings in the several clubs. Please note, we have opened up the Design your own Puzzle Club to 2nd graders and  Board G ... [More]

Only 4 tickets left! Join us for a ladies' night: Buddha Bar on Rosedale Lane

Wed, Jan 18 9:35am

Good morning JP moms!   Do you have plans for this weekend yet!?  How about a belly dancing ladies' night at an exquisite Parisian nightclub?   There are only 4 tickets left so get your tickets now:   ... [More]

Winter Club Enrollment Details

Mon, Jan 16 8:43pm

Attached, please find the enrollment details for winter clubs at Johnson Park.   Please note, Yearbook will be on Thursdays. It was incorrectly listed as a Wednesday club in the flyer sent home on Fri ... [More]

Did you know? Princeton's residential trash collection is changing!

Fri, Jan 13 5:04pm

Message from the Municipality of Princeton: New Residential Trash Collection Princeton's residential trash program is changing* in 2023! You will receive a new trash cart for semi-automated collection ... [More]

🌟 📷 🌟Picture Retake Day is January 10th 🌟 📷 🌟

Wed, Jan 4 10:40am

Traducción al español por Google para seguir     Good morning,   Make-up day is approaching on Tuesday January 10th and we encourage anyone who was absent or retaking their image to please see the pho ... [More]

T H A N K Y O U JP

Sat, Dec 31 1:24pm

    HA  H A P P Y   H O L I D A Y S !!!!   Shae and I would like to send a very big THANK YOU to everyone in our JP Community who donated to the Halloween Costume Drive, The Warm Clothes Drive and Pro ... [More]

Do not miss out on December party board fun! Get your tickets now.

Fri, Dec 9 9:21am

Dear JP friends! It is the most wonderful time of the year again and we have great news with regards to party boards:   Due to popular demand, we have created 6 more spots for the jolly trolly tour th ... [More]

PTO December Meeting - You Are Invited! / Reunión de diciembre del PTO: ¡usted está invitado!

Tue, Dec 6 9:14pm

(Traducción de Google a la continuación) Dear Parents,  You are invited to attend the open session of the JP PTO December meeting that will take place Thursday, from 7pm-8:30pm, via Zoom.  Please cons ... [More]

Project Joy! Drive-thru collection this Monday @ drop off

Sun, Nov 27 4:28pm

Buy a voucher for a toy, to support a great cause called "Project Joy", We'll make it as easy as a "Tap & go",  for you to help a child's face glow ! 😊        We still have 46 vouchers remaining     ... [More]

🦃Boletín de JP PTO🥧

Tue, Nov 22 12:31pm

Por favor, abra el Boletín de JP PTO (vea el archivo adjunto PFD a continuación) ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!

🦃JP PTO Newsletter🥧

Tue, Nov 22 12:29pm

Please open the JP PTO Newsletter (see PFD attachment below) Happy Thanksgiving!  Your JP PTO  

JP Book Fair Shopping Days

Tue, Nov 15 11:36am

Hello everyone,   Just a reminder that shopping days officially begin tomorrow! Some of you have already sent in money and checks for your kiddos -- thank you.    A few things to remember: The book fa ... [More]

PTO November Meeting - You Are Invited / Reunión de noviembre del PTO: está invitado

Tue, Nov 8 6:51pm

(Traducción de Google a la continuación) Dear Parents,  You are invited to attend the open session of the PTO November meeting that will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, from 8:45am-9:10am, at the libr ... [More]

Siblings photos on picture day / Fotos de hermanos en el día de la foto

Tue, Nov 8 3:03pm

(Translation de Google a la continuación)   REMEMBER: November 15th is Picture Day!    As in years past we will be offering sittings for sibling photos. These photos will take place at the end of the ... [More]

JP Book Fair is Next Week! Things to know...

Mon, Nov 7 5:17pm

Hello everyone,   A letter will be coming home with your kiddos with information regarding next week's Scholastic Book Fair, taking place Nov. 14-18, 2022. The letter has a few important reminders:   ... [More]

Trick or Trash: Don't Let Your Candy Wrappers Go To Waste! / ¡No dejes que tus envoltorios de dulces se desperdicien!

Mon, Oct 31 10:14pm

Halloween may be over, but JP still wants your Halloween candy wrappers to recycle! New to school this year is a Trick or Trash collection box in our cafeteria for all the candy wrappers that would ot ... [More]

🍬Treats for Troops🪖/ 🍫Dulces para las tropas🎖

Mon, Oct 31 8:33pm

(Traducción de Google a continuación) Dear Parents, Our second graders are collecting leftover Halloween candy for Treats For Troops. The candies will be boxed and donated to the military. There will ... [More]

"Sports and Splendor with Dr. S" party is tomorrow: Get your tickets now !

Mon, Oct 31 10:48am

Happy Halloween JP Parents,   The Sports and Splendor with Dr. S party board is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1 at 3:15 PM and you can get your tickets here:   Sports and Splendor with Dr. S   Leave you ... [More]

Party Board Release: you can now purchase any tickets!

Sun, Oct 30 11:59am

Dear Johnson Park,   Party Board tickets are available for purchase.  You will receive a hard copy of all available party boards in your child's folder tomorrow, but an electronic copy is attached.   ... [More]

Weekly Update JP PTO Annual Fundraising /Actualización semanal Recaudación de fondos anual de JP PTO

Sat, Oct 29 2:21pm

(Traducción de Google a continuación) ONE WEEK LEFT! ONE LAST PUSH! THANK YOU FOR HELPING US REACHING OUR OBJECTIVE! DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV. 6!  DONATE BY CLICKING ON https://www.jppto.org/fundraisi ... [More]

Weekly Update JP PTO Annual Fundraising / Actualización semanal Recaudación de fondos anual de JP PTO

Fri, Oct 21 11:04am

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV. 6! /   ¡FECHA EXTENDIDA HASTA NOV. 6!  DONATE BY CLICKING ON  /  DONA HACIENDO CLIC EN https://www.jppto.org/fundraising/pto-dues

📣On October 19 at 11:30am Dr S is Giving A Presentation on Mental Health! Please Join Her for an Hour of Insights on Social-Emotional Programming at JP.

Tue, Oct 18 9:33pm

If you can't scan the QR Code above, the Zoom coordinates are: Meeting ID: 835 6518 7856 Passcode: 582856.

Weekly Update JP PTO Annual Fundraising / Actualización semanal Recaudación de fondos anual de JP PTO Actions

Sat, Oct 15 6:27am

Hocus Pocus & A Happy Halloween

Fri, Oct 14 8:25pm

  Evening All,    The crazy Minion helpers have been busy preparing all the wonderful donated Halloween costumes ready for collection by our JP families.   If you who would like to come along and choo ... [More]

The final chance for D.T.D.O.D.O for 2022

Wed, Oct 12 11:19am

     We have some good news to share!  For those of you that missed the 1st session of 2022's D.T.D.O.D.O there will be one last opportunity to take advantage of this years service & visual spectacle! ... [More]

Masquerade Ball: only 9 days left to get your tickets! Baile de máscaras: ¡solo quedan 9 días para conseguir tus entradas!

Tue, Oct 11 6:16pm

Dear JP friends,   There are only 9 days left to buy tickets to the Venetian Masquerade Ball and only a few tickets left.  So buy your tickets here today:    https://www.konstella.com/app/school/583cf ... [More]

Socktober and Princeton Mobile Food Pantry Diaper & Hygiene Drive

Tue, Oct 11 9:05am

(Traducción al español a continuación) Hello JP Families! Here’s two ways you can help support our community this Fall.   Help support our Socktober Drive Did you know that the thing homeless shelters ... [More]

Weekly Update JP PTO Annual Fundraising / Actualización semanal Recaudación de fondos anual de JP PTO

Fri, Oct 7 2:50pm

Help wanted! VP of Residencies for the 2022-23 JP PTO/ ¡Se busca ayudante! Vicepresidente de residencias para el PTO de JP

Fri, Oct 7 10:40am

“Drive thru Drop-off @ Drop-off” on Friday morning …

Wed, Oct 5 9:20am

Hello everyone. I have some great news ! For the 1st time ever! If you bring your Halloween costume donations this Friday morning they will be personally collected by two grown adults in silly costume ... [More]

Last Call for Fall Clubs

Tue, Oct 4 6:00pm

Fall Club Registration ends tonight!   If you have not already done so, please register your child for one of our fall clubs. We still have openings in Anime Club, Garden Club and Spanish Club.   In a ... [More]

Weekly Update JP PTO Annual Fundraising / Actualización semanal Recaudación de fondos anual de JP PTO

Mon, Oct 3 9:21pm

Sustainability at JP - working with Terracycle! / Sostenibilidad en JP: ¡trabajando con Terracycle!

Mon, Oct 3 10:03am

  After a year of hard work JP has won bronze level for Sustainable Jersey Schools!  Thank you to all of the staff, students and families who helped to achieve this goal and educate our kiddos about t ... [More]

Fall Picnic - Bus transportation

Tue, Sep 27 1:19pm

Dear JP families, Below are the bus stop locations and estimated pickup times for this Thursday's Fall picnic. Please be at your stop 10 minutes before this time just in case the bus is running early. ... [More]

Join Us for JP's Fall Picnic!

Fri, Sep 23 10:28am

Join us for food, music and good times at Fall Picnic!! (held on JP’s athletic fields)   Thursday, September 29th (Raindate: Thursday, October 6th ) 5:00PM – dusk   Please bring a blanket or a chair Y ... [More]

JP achieves Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification!

Thu, Sep 22 9:38am

Dear Parents, You may have seen in this week's Town Topics that our school has achieved the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification, due to our work in managing food waste and communicating with ... [More]

2022-2023 JP PTO Carta de Bienvenida

Wed, Sep 14 6:22pm

Hola padres de JP, ¡Nuestras disculpas por no enviar este mensaje antes! Consulte la carta de bienvenida adjunta. Deseándoles un maravilloso año escolar 2022-2023 de parte de la Organización de Padres ... [More]

Interested in becoming a room parent?

Wed, Sep 14 7:30am

(Google translation abajo) ———————————- Calling for Johnson Park Room Parents If you are returning this year to Johnson Park, Welcome Back. If you are new to the school, welcome to the JP family! We a ... [More]

Welcome back JP!

Tue, Sep 13 9:26am

Please see attached for a welcome back newsletter from the JP PTO! Best, Kathleen Brennan and Becca Goldman JP PTO Co-Presidents