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We had a wonderful first week back at school after spring break. It was so nice to see our students return refreshed and ready to learn. We hope your break was filled with rest, joy, and meaningful time together. We also recognize that many of our families celebrated Easter and Passover and we hope those celebrations were special and memorable for you and your loved ones.

As we move into the final stretch of the school year, we are focused on setting spring goals and finishing strong. Students are continuing to grow academically and socially. Many are currently completing spring assessments that help us monitor their progress and guide our instruction. This is an important time to reflect on how far they have come and to keep encouraging their best effort each day.

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time when we proudly recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of our military-connected students. This Friday morning, we will be having our Military Appreciation Ceremony at the Dolphin Mural and we would love for you to join us. This special event is an opportunity for our community to come together in gratitude and honor those who serve and the families who support them. We hope to see you there!

It’s yearbook time! 📚✨

We’re excited to share that yearbook orders are now open for the next two weeks. This is your chance to secure a special keepsake that captures a full year of learning, growth, and fun at Jones Elementary. From classroom moments to school-wide celebrations, our yearbook is filled with memories your child will treasure for years to come.

Yearbooks will be handed out on the last day of school, making it a joyful way for students to celebrate their accomplishments and wrap up the school year together.

Spring is here!

We have book chicks and real chirping chicks in a nest right outside the library!

Ask your child if they have heard them during their library time!

April

13 - SGT/SSC

17 - Military Appreciation Ceremony 7:55 am @Dolphin Mural

21 - Room K1 & K3 Field Trip

23 - Spring Showcase of Learning (Evening Event, see flyer below)

23 - Talent Showing Viewing Party (after Spring Showcase, see flyer below)

24 - Leadership Spotlight Ceremony Habit #7

30 - Room 2 & Room 3 Field Trip

May

1 - Room 9 & Room 11 Field Trip

4 - 8 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

4 - 4th/5th Grade Spring Music Concert (See flyer below)

4 - 8 - 3rd-5th Grade State Testing

8 - PTA Skate Night @SkateWorld

11 - 15 - Scholastic Book Fair

15 - Achievement Awards

18 - SGT/SSC

21 - Bike Anywhere Day - SANDAG pit stop

21 - TK Promotion - 1:15 pm @K1

22 - Jones Jamboree

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)

The Jones PTA plays a crucial role in fostering strong family engagement at Jones Elementary. By organizing activities that bring families, students, and staff together, the PTA helps grow a stronger sense of belonging within our school community. These events not only strengthen relationships but also empower families to be active participants in their children's education, enhancing student success and building a supportive, collaborative school environment. Thank you for the leadership of our PTA Executive Board members, the volunteers that plan and execute PTA events, and all of you who participate! Check out what our PTA is up to...

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...

Enrollment for TK-5th has opened for next school year! This coming week our office team will attend informational meetings with the SDUSD Neighborhood Schools and Enrollment Options Department to learn any new details specific to the process for the 2026-2027 school year. Here is the main information you need...

WHO NEEDS TO ENROLL?

• Students who are attending school for the first time*
• Students new to the district (they have recently moved into the San Diego Unified boundary or they were previously attending a private school, charter school or were home-schooled).
• Students who were previously attending a district school, but have moved to a different area of the district.

WHAT IF MY STUDENT IS CURRENTLY ENROLLED?

Students currently attending a school in San Diego Unified School District promoting to the next grade level will complete the Online Re-Registration Process (More information will be shared in a few weeks). Parents must have a ParentPortal, so make sure yours is set up!

WHAT ACTIONS AND MATERIALS DO I NEED TO ENROLL?

All students (TK-12) must be registered by a parent/guardian and provide the required documents outlined below must be uploaded in the Online Student Enrollment portal.

• Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, or Passport
• Current verification of residency such as utility bill, rental agreement, mortgage document, or military housing orders (up to 6 months in advance; this does not apply if you are on the housing waitlist).
• Current immunization record. For the most up-to-date immunization requirements, please visit SDUSD Nursing and Wellness/immunization requirements.

HOW DO I ENROLL?

The district offers online school-site enrollment. Please read below to determine which option you are eligible to pursue.

• Current SDUSD Student

  If your child is a student who has already been attending a school in SDUSD, and has newly been accepted via Choice to a new school or you have recently moved into a new neighborhood, you may enroll by contacting Tiffani Barthelmes at 619-605-8800 or tbarthelmes@sandi.net.

• New To District

  If you are the parent/guardian of a student who is new to the district or returning to SDUSD and will attend the neighborhood school, you can enroll using the Student Online Enrollment. To identify your neighborhood school, please click on this link: Find Your Neighborhood School

ONLINE ENROLLMENT

To enroll online, please click on this link: New Student Online Enrollment

Grade Level Placement is based on age:

TK (Transitional Kindergarten): For students who are 4 by September 1st

Kindergarten: For students who are 5 by September 1st

1st Grade: For students who are 6 by September 1st

2nd Grade: For students who are 7 by September 1st

3rd Grade: For students who are 8 by September 1st

4th Grade: For students who are 9 by September 1st

5th Grade: For students who are 10 by September 1st

*If you know someone interested in attending Jones, but their address is not within our boundaries, encourage them to fill out a Choice Application (link here). We still have a few Choice seats available at each grade, but they will fill up!

*Preschool programs are enrolled centrally via SDUSD. Preschool enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year has not opened yet. Check out this link to learn about the different preschool options within our district. Jones has a School Readiness Program on site. This program is 4 days a week, 3 hours a day.

If you have specific questions about enrollment, please call our Clerk Tiffani Barthelmes in our front office at 619-605-8800.

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

Our mission is to ensure ALL students meet or exceed grade level expectations through rigorous, high-quality, standards based instruction in a safe, nurturing, collaborative learning environment where all students are preparing to be global citizens, college and career ready.

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