Dolphin Update
Jones Dolphins Make a SPLASH!
The U.S. Dept. of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has awarded Jones and six other elementary schools a $1.5 million grant to enhance STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and
Mathematics) instruction!
The schools where the grant will be dispersed include:
- Jones Elementary
- Angier Elementary
- Cabrillo Elementary
- Chesterton Elementary
- Dewey Elementary
- Mason Elementary
- Sessions Elementary
The goal of the Operation QUEST (Questioning, Understanding, Experiencing, Sharing and Thinking) grant is to collaborate with the San Diego Unified STEM Department in engaging students in grades TK-5 in interdisciplinary STEAM curriculum. The approach is to expand and enhance problem-based classroom instruction and student-centered instructional strategies that incorporate hands-on experiences and emphasize the development of social-emotional skills. The DoDEA Operation QUEST grant will create community partnerships, provide tutoring for students, as well as professional development opportunities for teachers.
Through Operation QUEST, our learners will continue to engage in dynamic, hands-on STEAM experiences that not only spark creativity and critical thinking but also strengthen essential social-emotional skills. We believe that when students explore, question, and create together, they develop the tools to thrive in both school and life.
Last December Mrs. Buell traveled to Savanah, Georgia for DoDEA's annual educational grant conference. The collaboration among SDUSD schools, departments, and leaders helped make this grant opportunity possible for our military connected students and thus our entire learning community. As we face financial challenges as a school district and school site, we are so thrilled to know our commitment to Science Technology Engineering Art and Mathematics and Social Emotional Learning will have the resources to grow and flourish.
January
7 - School Resumes
8 - PTA Dine Out: Habit Grill
10 - Gulls Game: Educator Appreciation Night
14 - Fire Drill
16 - VAPA: K,1, 4, 5
20 - No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
21 - 25 - Kindness Week
23 - VAPA: UTK, 3, 2
28 - Shelter in Place Drill
28 - SSC/SGT
31 - Spotlight Leadership Assembly Habit #4 & #5
February
3 - 7 - Heritage Week
7 - Heritage Family Friday7 - PTA Family Event (evening)
11 - Fire Drill
11 - PTA Dine Out: Mr. Moto Pizza
13 - VAPA: K,1, 4, 5
14 - No School: President’s Day
17 - No School: President’s Day
19 - Volunteer Appreciation
20 - VAPA: UTK, 3, 2
25 - SSC/SGT
28 - Achievement Awards #2
28 - School Picture Day - Spring
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.
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonesPTA/
