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As we approach conferences, we want to ensure that these meetings are meaningful, productive, and focused on supporting your child’s growth. Here are some helpful tips to make the most of your time with your child’s teacher.
Approaching the Conference with the Right Mindset
Be Open-Minded & Collaborative – Think of the conference as a team effort. We all share the same goal: helping your child succeed.
Stay Positive & Solution-Oriented – If concerns arise, let’s work together to find constructive solutions.
Be Curious & Engaged – This is a great opportunity to gain insight into your child's strengths, progress, and areas for growth.
Remember, It’s a Two-Way Conversation – We value your perspective as parents/guardians and encourage you to share insights about your child’s experiences at home.
To help guide the conversation, here are some questions you may find helpful:
Academic Progress & Growth
What are my child’s strengths in the classroom?
What areas need improvement?
How does my child participate in class discussions and activities?
Is my child performing at grade level? If not, what can we do to support?
Social & Emotional Development
How does my child interact with peers?
Do they seem confident and engaged in class?
Are there any behavioral concerns?
Learning & Study Habits
How does my child approach learning challenges?
Are there any strategies we can use at home to support their learning?
What habits would help my child be more successful in school?
Home-School Connection
How can we reinforce learning at home?
We appreciate your partnership in your child’s education and look forward to discussing their progress. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child grow and thrive!
One of the PE standards we work on in class is social skills through movement. PE can help students develop the social skills necessary to exhibit empathy and respect for others as well as foster and maintain friendships. In addition, students develop skills for communication, leadership, cultural awareness, and conflict resolution. You might be wondering what this looks or sounds like in PE class. Here are a few examples, students encouraging others and recognizing the feelings of others during physical activity. Also, students demonstrating respectful behaviors that contribute to a positive social interaction during a PE activity. Social skills are such an important part of our Jones PE program, and we will continue to work on them throughout the school year.
We are having so much fun in dance class. We started off with practicing our best Michael Jackson moves including the toe stand, shuffle, kick, and moonwalk (using paper plates to help us slide). Now we have moved on to country line dancing, including the Achy Breaky Heart. I want to thank all the families who might have jumped in and danced with us at the Cali-Q BBQ, that was super fun!
Stay active – Coach Jensen
Celebrating classrooms and students at our Leadership Spotlight Ceremony for the Leader in Me Habit #6 Synergize!
Synergizing is all about working together to achieve more. It encourages students to value differences, collaborate effectively, and find creative solutions through teamwork.
The San Diego County Office of Education in partnership with the Classroom of the Future Foundation hosted a Salute to Purple Star Schools event at SeaWorld.
Jones Elementary was recognized during the celebration which included guest speakers from local military leadership, county leadership, and military connected students.
March
24 - 28 - Spring Parent/Guardian & Teacher Conferences (UTK-5th Grade: Minimum Days all week)
25 - Shelter in Place Drill
26 - Student Store
31 - April 4 - No School: Spring Break
April
7 - School Resumes
7 - May 9 - Fitnessgram Assessment (5th grade)
8 - Fire Drill
9 - Student Store
11 - Military Appreciation Ceremony
11 - 5th Grade Panoramic Picture
23 - Student Store
24 - Spring Showcase of Learning (evening event)
25 - Spotlight Leadership Assembly Habit #7
28 - May 9 - SBAC Testing (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade)
29 - SSC/SGT
May
7 - Student Store
13 - 16 - Scholastic Book Fair
16 - Achievement Awards #3
20 - SSC/SGT
22 - Fire Drill
26 - No School: Memorial Day
27 - UTK & K Promotion
28 - 5th Grade Promotion
29 - Last Day of School - Extra Minimum Day (UTK-5th)
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/
