Dolphin Update
Jones Dolphins Make a SPLASH!
Our Learning Community...
Thank you for your incredible support of this year’s APEX Jog-A-Thon! We are so grateful for the many ways our community came together, through generous donations and by sharing the fundraising links with family and friends near and far. The funds raised will make a meaningful impact on the experiences we can create for our students and families throughout the year. We are excited to share the final fundraising totals with you as soon as they are finalized!
A special thank you to the many volunteers who helped make the Jog-A-Thon such a success. We truly could not do it without you! We also appreciate everyone who came out to cheer on our Dolphin runners. The energy, encouragement, and school spirit made the event so much fun, we had a blast and hope you did too!
Finally, we are just one week away from Parent/Guardian Conference Week. Our classroom teachers schedule a conference with every student’s family, so please be sure to sign up if you have not already. Conference time is an important opportunity to reflect on growth, celebrate successes, and plan for navigating challenges. When families partner with teachers, it reinforces that we are all on the same team, invested in every student’s success.
It is that time of year again when our students begin taking the state-mandated fitness test. The testing window runs between March 23rd to May 8th for our 5th graders. 4th graders will take a practice test to prepare for next year. Our Jones students will participate in 5 activities including the pacer, curl ups, flex arm hang, trunk lift, and shoulder stretch. Our IMPACT stations include exercises to help our students practice these tests and to build strength and confidence. Please encourage your child to try their best and to focus on their fitness goals. Example: If I push myself, maybe I could do one or two more curl ups than last time. Also, don’t forget to remind them to wear appropriate shoes for running (no sandals or crocs please.)
Dance class this month is inspired by Irish Folk dance including the Irish Jig. Some of our dances will also include scarves. Dancing with scarves is one of those magical activities that looks simple on the surface but is packed with developmental benefits, creativity, and pure joy. Not only have we used scarves, but we have also used ribbon rings and wands to add a little flair to our movements.
Stay active – Coach Jensen
Magic comes alive on the Jones stage!
Our students were captivated by the talented actors from the La Jolla Playhouse in Colorín Colorado.
The lighting and sound technicians made every moment of Colorín Colorado unforgettable.
Learning to tell time, one tick at a time! Our 2nd graders are mastering the clock with focus and fun.
Collaboration in action! Our 3rd graders are exploring multiple ways to represent area using square units.
All of their multiplication skills are coming in handy!
March
20 - Cup O Collaboration: Coffee & PTA Association Meeting
20 - Leadership Spotlight Ceremony - Habit #6
21 - Room 2 & Room 3 Villa Musica Concert (See Flyer Below)
23-27 - Conferences: Minimum Days ALL Week (TK-5th Dismissal @ 11:40/11:50 am)
30 - April 3 - No School: Spring Break
April
6 - School Resumes
9 - VAPA Rotation #6
17 - Military Appreciation
23 - Spring Showcase of Learning (Evening Event)
24 - Leadership Spotlight Ceremony Habit #7
27 - SGT/SSC
May
4 - 4th/5th Grade Spring Music Concert
4 - 8 - 3rd-5th Grade State Testing
11 - 15 - Scholastic Book Fair
15 - Achievement Awards
18 - SGT/SSC
25 - No School: Memorial Day
27 - 5th Grade Promotion
28 - Last Day of School - Minimum Day (TK-5th Dismissal @ 11:40/11:50 am)
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
