Dolphin Update

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We have reached the final stretch of the 2025–2026 school year and what an eventful and exciting week ahead! With just three school days remaining, we are looking forward to celebrating learning, reflecting on growth, and making special memories together before summer begins.

A few important reminders for the week ahead:

• There is no school on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We hope your family enjoys a safe and restful three-day weekend.
• The last day of school is Thursday and will be a minimum day dismissal for TK-5th grade. Please plan accordingly for pick-up.
• Attendance still matters! We want to see students here, on time, and ready to learn every day through the final bell. These last few days are filled with important classroom activities, celebrations, and opportunities for closure.
• Lots of student work and classroom materials will be coming home this week. Please make sure your child comes to school each day with their backpack so they can safely bring home their portfolios, supplies, and additional work from the year.
• Yearbooks have arrived! Students who ordered a yearbook will receive them on the last day of school.
• There are many more updates and photos in this Dolphin Update so make sure you scroll all the way to the end!

We are proud to share that Jones Elementary continues to be recognized as an Anti-Defamation League (ADL) No Place for Hate school. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to building a school community where every student feels safe, valued, included, and respected.

The No Place for Hate program, developed by the ADL, provides schools with tools and learning experiences that help students understand the importance of kindness, inclusion, empathy, and standing up against bias and bullying. Throughout the year, our students and staff participate in activities and conversations designed to strengthen belonging, celebrate differences, and build a positive school culture rooted in respect.

This recognition comes at an especially sensitive and heartbreaking time for our San Diego community. Last week, our neighbors at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont experienced a horrific act of violence. Our hearts remian with the victims, families, and all those impacted by this tragedy. In moments like these, the work of teaching empathy, understanding, and respect for people of all backgrounds becomes even more important.

The social emotional work we do as a school plays an important role in helping students learn not only academic skills, but also how to be compassionate, courageous, and caring members of a diverse community. Being recognized as a No Place for Hate school is not a finish line, it is a commitment we continue to make every day.

The District Advisory Council (DAC) is a committee made up of parents, staff, and community representatives who work together to provide input and recommendations on district programs, services, and student achievement. DAC meetings are an opportunity to learn more about district initiatives, ask questions, and stay informed about topics impacting our schools and students.

At the most recent DAC meeting, the following presentations were shared with attendees:

• LCAP Community Feedback
• Family Engagement Updates
• DAC Spring Updates

We encourage families to review these presentations and stay engaged with the important work happening across the district.

Dear Jones Families,

I hope you and your family are doing well. I can’t believe summer vacation is just around the corner.

I wanted to share that I will be leaving Jones Elementary to begin a new position at another school site closer to my home. Jones Elementary has been a special place to me for the past 15 years, and I am truly grateful for all the memories, experiences, and relationships I have shared with students, families, and staff members.

It has been a privilege to be part of your children’s educational journey and to be part of this wonderful school community. Your support and kindness have meant so much to me. Jones will always hold a special place in my heart.

With gratitude,

Mrs. Dungo

Hello Families!

Building on our work from earlier this school year, where students practiced calming down those big feelings to keep their brains in the thinking zone, we have recently leveled up! In our social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons, students are building their problem-solving skills. When conflicts arise (as they naturally do), it can be challenging to know what to do next. To help, we have introduced a simple but powerful tool that students can use anywhere…at school, on the playground, or even at the dinner table.

Students learned the acronym STEP and are using it as a roadmap that guides them from a problem to a solution. The first step is S: Say the Problem. We practiced naming the issue using neutral language. The goal is to avoid blaming words like “always”, “never”, or “because of you”. Instead of "You always hog the toys," we try, "I want to play with the toys, but they are being used right now." The second step is T: Think of Solutions. Brainstorming various ways to solve the problem that are safe, fair, and respectful. The third step is E: Explore Consequences. It just means what would happen if we tried that solution, and the consequences can be either negative or positive. Understanding the consequences for each solution helps us with our last step P: Pick the Best Solution. Choosing the path that works best for everyone involved.

The next time your child encounters a small issue at home, try asking them: "Can you use your problem-solving STEP skills to walk me through this?" Using this consistent language between school and home helps reinforce these life skills for our little learners. We are so proud of the empathy our students are showing as they learn to navigate their peer relationships :)

With Gratitude,

Mrs. Rebelo-Vu

May

25 - No School: Memorial Day

26 - Kindergarten Promotion - 1:00 pm @Auditorium

27 - 5th Grade Promotion - 8:00 am @Auditorium

28 - Last Day of School - Minimum Day (TK-5th Dismissal @ 11:40/11:50 am)

28 - 5th Grade Fundraiser - Rubio's Dine Out

August

10 - First Day of School!

Did you know that just 15 minutes of reading each day can make a world of difference in your child’s learning journey? Whether you are reading to your child, reading together, or listening to them read aloud, it all counts and it all matters!

Reading at home builds more than just literacy skills. It strengthens vocabulary, improves comprehension, and develops a lifelong love of learning. In fact, children who are read to daily are exposed to 1.4 million more words by the time they start school than children who are not. That kind of language exposure lays a strong foundation for both academic success and confident communication.

Just as importantly, books also help children grow socially by allowing them to step into other people’s experiences, see the world from different perspectives and practice empathy and kindness. Stories have the power to spark cultural awareness, build understanding and nurture the skills that help our students become not only successful learners, but also compassionate human beings.

Here are a few ways to make reading a special part of your routine:

• Choose a cozy time and space to read together

• Let your child pick the book (even if it’s the same one again!)

• Ask questions about the story to boost comprehension

• Model a love for reading by enjoying your own book nearby

The best part, your family has access to an endless amount of books through the internet and the Public Library. Looking for something new to read? Check out the links below for inspiration...

We love celebrating our neighborhood schools and staying connected to the exciting things happening just down the road. Click the link below to see what has been going on at Taft Middle School. It’s a great way to learn about their events, programs, and all the opportunities our students will enjoy when they move on to middle school!

Here is a link to the San Diego Unified Food Services Website where you can find allergy and nutritional information on foods served at schools. Foods not found on our regular school site menu will be listed individually under the "Alternate Menu Items" section.

If you ever have general questions about the food services at school sites you can reach out to foodandnutritionservices@sandi.net. To connect directly with the Jones Cafe Manager you can email Elena Nieto at enieto@sandi.net.

Click on the clink below to find the most current breakfast and lunch menus...

Did you have fun at the Fall Festival? Has your child grown academically, socially, and as a leader? Has Jones helped foster a love of the arts? Has a Jones educator made a meaningful impact on your child or family? Have you built friendships and community through the families you’ve met at Jones?

We know you have choices when it comes to your child’s education and we are so grateful you have chosen Jones Elementary! Whether Jones is your neighborhood school or one you chose through the district's Choice Program, your story matters.

As prospective families explore schools on GreatSchools.org, we want them to hear directly from the people who know Jones best... you! Please take a few minutes to share what makes our school special and why you are proud to be part of the Jones community.

💙 Link to GreatSchools.org – Jones Elementary

Check out our school website for PeachJar Flyers, Counseling Resources, Family Handbook, Staff Contact Lists, After School Programs, Enrollment Information and so much more!

Email: contact@sandi.net
Website: https://jones.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 2751 Greyling Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 605-8800
Facebook: facebook.com/JonesElementary
Instagram: @jonesdolphins

Our Parent Teacher Association works with Jones Elementary to provide programs and support to benefit the students, their families, teachers, school administration and the community. Run entirely by volunteers, the PTA raises money to support enrichment programs, program instructors, educational assemblies and field trips, family events, and special classroom supplies.

As always, we need your membership, support and ability to volunteer. You can become a member using Totem, a respected membership management service. Please contact us with other thoughts on how we are doing, and your ideas on how you can become involved. We look forward to hearing from you.

Email: jonesdolphinspta@gmail.com
Website: https://jpjonespta.org/
Location: 2751 Greyling Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619)605-8800