Principal Corner
Ira B. Jones Families:
It's almost March! The time is quickly moving, and we only have a few months of school left. This is usually the time of year when students need more encouragement to do their best and always try, even when what they are doing seems complicated or challenging. It's also an excellent time to inform you that teachers are steadily increasing all students' academic rigor and learning expectations. Sometimes, this may mean that students are asked to do more challenging work, take risks, increase their stamina, engage longer in activities, work on complex tasks, and persevere through completing activities that may be hard to achieve initially. Please continue talking to your student about the importance of not giving up and accepting and taking on new learning challenges. We don't want our students to give up and quit trying when things get tough. Did you know that Thomas Edison failed 1,000 times before successfully creating the lightbulb? Can you imagine what would have happened if he just gave up?
Please continue encouraging your students to come prepared and ready to learn. Every day I see our Global Scholars working diligently to learn new things, engaged, and doing impressive work!
Lastly, please make sure your student is getting enough sleep at night. When students don't get enough sleep, it can affect their health and interfere with their performance at school. Below is an article with some helpful bedtime tips every parent should know.
REMINDERS:
- Wednesday, March 8 is a Late Start Day
- Students will only be released to adults listed in PowerSchool as a contact who can pick them up. Bring your license! Our system requires your identification. If you have relatives or family friends who may be picking up your student in an emergency, list them as a contact, and remind them to bring their identification. This includes if someone different is coming to pick your child up in the carline!
- Caregivers should communicate with their student's classroom teacher about changes to dismissal plans for the day. If there is a last-minute change, especially later in the day, please contact the main office.
I invite you to visit our school's website and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/irabjones/ and follow us on Twitter @Principal_IBJ and Instagram @IraB.JonesElementary. These will serve as a resource tool for all upcoming events, the student/family handbook, and important reminders, and you can catch up with all the wonderful things our students and teachers are doing.
As a school leader and a parent, I understand the necessity of healthy communication between families and the school. I welcome your questions, celebrations, or concerns at any time. You can reach me by calling the school at 828.350.6700 or emailing me at ruafika.cobb@acsgmail.net.
In Partnership,
Ruafika A. Cobb
Principal
Ira B. Jones Elementary School
#noplacelikejones
Email: ruafika.cobb@acsgmail.net
Phone: 828.350.6700