Mr. Johnston

Husband, father, friend, and educator. Views here are my own.

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

The skills our students learn today will help them to thrive in these exciting fields in the future! Thank you for encouraging tomorrow’s innovators!

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

We would like to thank @PhRMA for recognizing Math & Science Academy with a #STEMTalentPipeline grant! Our engineering students participated in a video presentation about careers related to biosciences and research. You can watch the video here: https://t.co/xkHrFX3rhF

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

I received an email today about basketball and sent the student to the right spot. The student ended the email chain with "OK, thanks for being awesome!" Me to the student..."You too, kiddo, you too. Thank YOU for your persistence during DL." #PBIS @pbisMN #smileonmyface

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

Today feels amazing. I am working with 10 amazing students who are back on campus for WIN Friday! "What I Need" is to be working with and supporting students, not typing emails, and this fits the bill. #WINFriday

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

The December Newsletter is now available. Enjoy.

https://t.co/nK0PNOIMdZ

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

Last Tuesday I spent the morning working from the roof. At the end of the week, I made another challenge and the MSA community came through. Friday afternoon, I went for a dip in White Bear Lake. Enjoy @MESPAprincipals #itwascold #itwasworthit

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

Not doing bad at all. 30 degrees and sunny is quite a nice November day. It's like I learned in Boy Scouts, be prepared! #havingfun

[MESPA Principals @MESPAprincipals]

It's been over 30 minutes... so how are you doing @MSA_Dragons? 🥶⛄️

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

I’m starting to get a little hungry. Do you think @dominos , @PapaJohns , or @jimmyjohns will deliver to the roof?

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

It’s also unique hat and glasses day. Working from the roof doesn’t seem so bad now, but ask me in 30 min. @MESPAprincipals

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

Setting up my office on the roof for today. We’ve raised about $10k so far. The more we raise today the longer I stay up here working. Donate at https://t.co/mipeLvTLdV

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

Here is the November Newsletter. Enjoy!

https://t.co/5UFwaU3QI9

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

October Newsletter, enjoy!

https://t.co/SP1cOq1IBg

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

Building positive relationships with students has always been important, but now more so than ever.

The Power of Student Check-Ins During Distant Learning and Hybrid Courses https://t.co/NztrGU7pd1 via @spencerideas

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

My exercise routine has slipped the last few weeks as we started school. I finally made it a priority to get out for an early morning run. It certainly starts the day off right! Educators, don't forget about yourselves! #runLAP #coffeeisbetterafterarun

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

I’ve been making coffee frequently and certainly whenever someone asks for a cup. I jokingly referred to it as “Cafe Johnston”. Today, a teacher brought me this and I proudly hung it on my office door. These are the little things we can do for each other. #grateful

[Hamish Brewer @brewerhm]

So an ice breaker type question took our school by storm this week - so much debate & good fun banter.

Is a hotdog considered a sandwich?

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#FLHornets

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

Fellow administrators, how are you supporting the social/emotional needs of the staff right now? Teachers/staff, what do you need? #pbismn @MESPAprincipals @mnprincipals #teachingduringcovid

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

September Newsletter, enjoy!

https://t.co/Iv6TsQ5K7n

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

When I was in the classroom, I used to discuss this quote with students. It's something I try to live my life by. With the start of school today, in a full distance learning format, it has never been more important. We'll do great MSA!

[Mr. Johnston @MrJohnstonEd]

"...life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it." - Charles Swindoll.