Dolphin Update
Jones Dolphins Make a SPLASH!
Our Learning Community...
A giant thank you to our amazing PTA for hosting such an incredible Fall Festival! So much time, effort, and planning went into executing this event, and we are truly grateful. From setting up decorations to organizing activities, gathering donations and cleaning up, your dedication made the evening a huge success. It was wonderful to see so many families connecting, laughing, and enjoying time together. Watching students play games, parents chat, and our community come alive with joy makes all the hard work worthwhile. The smiles, laughter, and sense of togetherness remind us why these moments matter so much! This event simply would not happen without our volunteers, donors, and the families who give their time so generously. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
As we move through the week of Halloween excitement, please remember that candy should not be coming to school as a snack or part of lunch. While treats are fun, too much sugar can make it difficult for children to focus, regulate their energy, and stay engaged in learning. Studies show that high sugar intake can lead to energy crashes, decreased attention, and difficulty managing emotions, all of which significantly impact the classroom environment. Let's remember our focus on Health & Wellness last week and built on it as we work together to keep our students fueled with healthy foods that support their growth and learning.
This week families are invited to watch our Costume Parade on Thursday, October 31st! The parade will begin just a few minutes after the second bell, so be sure to arrive on time so you don't miss it. If your child is participating, please make sure their costume is school-appropriate. Masks may not be permitted as they must ensure eyes are not covered and completely visible, and any toy weapons will be confiscated. Please help your child plan ahead so they can fully enjoy the morning without any disappointment.
As you may have read in last week's letter, our school counseling allocation has shifted. While I am sad I will no longer be here every day, I am so thankful and happy to share that I will still be on campus Tuesday through Friday to support our students! Please know that my commitment to their social-emotional and academic well-being remains my top priority four days a week.
In recognition of Bullying Prevention Month and in alignment with Jones as a designated No Place For Hate School, our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons this month focused on students learning the clear definition of bullying: when someone repeatedly hurts someone else, and the person being hurt is unable to make it stop. Students learned that bullying is one-sided, unfair, and involves a power imbalance. Most importantly, our SEL lessons empowered students to be upstanders by teaching them to speak out against bullying and immediately tell the closest adult when bullying happens. Our students are learning that all of their voices matter, and they are empowered to use positive power to help one another rather than negative power to hurt.
In continuing our collaboration between school and home, please reinforce the idea of using positive power when your child is making choices. This simple phrase lets your child know they have the power to make choices that help, rather than hurt, others!
Part of being a No Place For Hate school means celebrating our wonderful diversity, traditions, and different cultures! I am so thrilled to share that Jones will be honoring Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a meaningful, educational, and culturally enriching experience for our students. We are creating a school Ofrenda in the counseling center which is a traditional altar created during Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that honors and celebrates loved ones who have passed away. Rather than being a somber ritual, the ofrenda is a joyful celebration of life, memory, and connection across generations.
We encourage students and staff to bring in copy photos or drawings of their passed loved ones, pets, or their favorite people between October 27th and October 30th. I will collect these, and the Ofrenda will be set up for viewing all the first week of November! We are looking forward to this deeply meaningful celebration of ancestry and remembrance while promoting respectful understanding of cultural traditions.
I look forward to continuing to partner with you to support our amazing students!
With so much gratitude, Mrs. Rebelo-Vu :)
Ms. Carson, Mrs. Higdon, and Ms. Ruiz's classroom had a Family Read In on Friday morning.
When families read together in a relaxed, fun setting, children see that reading is not just something done for school it is something to enjoy. It helps students associate books with warmth, laughter, and connection.
In addition to our School Wide Family Workshops, classrooms are creating family experiences like this read in. All classrooms will be creating three Family Events this year, so be on the lookout for more information coming from your child's teacher.
October
27 - SSC/SGT Meeting - Virtual
31 - Costume Parade (See Flyer Below)
November
4 - Last Day to Order Moms Pie House PTA Fundraiser
10 - No School: Non-Instructional Day
11 - No School: Veterans Day
12-13 - PTA Dine Out: Mr. Moto Pizza Mission Valley
13 - End of Trimester 1
14 - Achievement Awards
17-21 - Conferences: Minimum Days ALL Week
17-21 - Scholastic Book Fair - Library
20 - Turkey Trot (am)
20 - Pie Pick Up - PTA Moms Pie Fundraiser
24-28 - No School: Fall Break
December
4 - VAPA Arts Rotation #3
15 - SGT/SSC - Virtual
19 - Winter Performance - Auditorium
19 - Additional Minimum Day TK-5th Grade
22 - January 2 - No School: Winter Break
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...
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
Jones Elementary PTA
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
