Don't forget to come out for Family Science Night tonight. The program will start at 6pm! Come learn about the Science of Pokémon and do fun experiments as a family! Every child will receive a free kit with science experiments!
1st graders in Mrs.Bowling's class had fun today practicing, adding in any order. Students would "shake and spill" their cup of ten counters, then reverse the equation.
We have a special visitors coming for our Family Reading Night this Thursday. Mike Norris will be reading from one of his books and will be preforming his music and Minnie Adkins will be carving her artwork. This is a truly great experience that is FREE to all Johnson County children. We do ask that you pre-register so that we know how many will be attending. All participants will receive a free book by author Mike Norris.
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Both Minnie and Mike grew up in Eastern Kentucky which, like Johnson County, is part of Appalachia
Minnie Adkins has been carving wood since she was a child, she is one of America’s best-known folk artists. Among many honors, she has won the Folk Art Society of America Distinguished Artist Award, the Governor’s Award for the Arts, the Appalachian Treasure Award, and a South Arts Master Artist Fellowship. Her work is part of many permanent collections, including those of the Smithsonian Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the Huntington Museum of Art, and the Kentucky Folk Art Center. She has illustrated four children’s books: Sonny the Monkey, Bright Blue Rooster, Mommy Goose: Rhymes from the Mountains, and Ring Around the Moon: Mommy Goose Rhymes, and lives near her birthplace in Isonville, Kentucky.
Mike Norris is a native of Eastern Kentucky, he writes and has recorded one album with the Raggedy Robin String Band and later recorded four albums of original music with the Americana group Billyblues. He has published four children’s books: Sonny the Monkey, Bright Blue Rooster, Mommy Goose: Rhymes from the Mountains, and Ring Around the Moon: Mommy Goose Rhymes. Norris received the 2022 Literary Award from Kentucky organization Arts Connect for poems and stories “that can be read again and again to reveal new levels of meaning and literary artistry.” He lives in Lexington with his wife, Carmen.
Mrs. Bowling's first graders had fun yesterday practicing their spelling and sight words during spelling studious.
Thank you to all who came out and participated in Family Story Hour! Ms. Christy Cook did an amazing job reading “That Book Woman” and giving a little lesson on the Stafford House and the original Pack Book Library. The Johnson County Public Library prepared a wonderful tic tac toe craft and provided ice cream followed by a tour of the Book Mobile! Every child received a copy of the book! Special thanks to Mrs. Belinda Meek and Amy Reed for assisting tonight!
Porter Families...Join us on Wednesday September 20th for a fun filled family STEM night sponsored by FRYSC. Meteorologist Jason Lindsey (Mr. Science) will be visiting us for a Science Assembly followed by family STEM activities. This will be an event you won't want to miss!
Don't forget about our Family Reading Night at the Mountain Homeplace tonight at 6pm! Every child will receive a book! Please click the link to pre-register so we know to expect you.
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Congratulations to Mrs. Johnson's 2nd graders for perfect attendance on our District High Attendance Day!! #makingeachdaycount
First day of work for these two future teachers ❤️🐾
Porter Elementary's AMAZING FSCS Mentor Support Leaders were busy working today to prepare lessons for their groups. #closinggaps #meetingproficiency
Mrs. Salyer’s 5th graders were writing letters to first responders thanking them for their service today ❤️🐾
Join us during Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, Sept. 13th 4:00-4:30pm in the library to learn about what services the Johnson County Public Library has to offer! 📕Sign up for a library card 📗Learn about online services 📘Discover upcoming events and much more!
This event is open to any child in the county. Please click the link to preregister. https://forms.gle/tWyhRxsBoNUtA83p9
The Porter Family Resource Center and our Americorps FRYSC Corps delivered letters of appreciation from our Panthers as well as donuts to our Johnson County Sherriff's Department to thank them for their service in honor of 9/11 Remembrance Day! #weremember
Mrs. Johnson’s second graders practicing syllable division with compound words and closed syllables. ❤️🐾
Mrs. White's 3rd graders are having a ball reviewing story Elements. 🐾
It's time for 2nd grade INTERVIEWS!!Get ready to impress in your professional attire as you showcase your leadership qualities during the interviews. We're eager to learn what makes you stand out and why you've chosen your desired role. Good luck to all of our candidates! #PantherPride #LeadershipJourney #weareleaderinme #lighthouse
Mrs. Ballman's 1st graders practicing their blending ❤️🐾
Mrs. Ballman's 1st graders practicing their blending.❤️🐾
Mrs. Ballman's “Brain Ticket” store where students were able to purchase items using their tickets. They have the opportunity to earn tickets all month long for behavior, staying on task and working hard. ❤️❤️🐾
