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As we enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather with sunny days, fresh air, and mild winter temperatures, we are hopeful this newsletter finds your family healthy and well. With many winter illnesses, including the flu, circulating in our community, we appreciate everyone’s efforts to help keep our school healthy. Simple habits can make a big difference: encourage frequent handwashing, get plenty of rest, eat nourishing foods, stay hydrated, and keep children home when they have a fever. Taking advantage of outdoor time, when possible, can also support both physical health and overall well-being. If you are not sure if your child should stay home or return to school after an illness, please reach out to our health office, they are here to help!

Within the next two weeks, you will be receiving your child’s Winter Assessment Score Reports from San Diego Unified School District.

These reports will include:

Grades 1–5: i-Ready Math results

Grades 3–5: i-Ready Reading results

Grades K–2: mCLASS DIBELS Reading results

We want to remind families that each of these assessments represents one data point in a collection of information teachers use to understand what your child knows, what they are learning, and how they are growing in their mastery of grade-level standards. Classroom observations, daily work, and ongoing assessments are also important parts of this picture.

The reports you receive will include suggestions and resources to support learning at home. Even small amounts of time spent reinforcing skills, reading together, practicing math facts, or talking through problem-solving can make a big impact on your child’s confidence and progress.

As you review the results with your child, we encourage you to keep a positive, growth-focused mindset. Celebrate effort, encourage perseverance, and remember the power of the word “yet.” If a skill is not mastered yet, it simply means your child is still learning and learning takes time!

If you have questions after reviewing your child’s report, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your continued partnership and support at home.

As we begin planning for next school year's budget, we are seeking your input on the needs of our site to guide future budgeting discussions and decisions. Information from this needs assessment will be used to shape budgets and strategies for the 2026-27 school year. All survey responses will be reviewed by the School Site Council, Site Governance Team, and Instructional Leadership Lighthouse Team. The School Site Council will then prioritize needs to finalize the allocation of Title I funds.

Thank you for the time to complete this survey. Your input is greatly appreciated as we consider our budgeting needs for the 2026-27 school year.

EXTENDED: Please complete this form by January 23rd, 2026: https://forms.gle/KVs8yfDWqse2hEmF8

This is a friendly reminder of the San Diego Unified School District cell phone free school policy. Students are not permitted to use cell phones during the school day. This includes smartwatches that can make calls or send texts, if the device functions like a cell phone, it is not permitted to be used. Most smartwatches have a school mode setting; please enable this setting so your child is set up for success.

For complete details on the official policy, please visit the district’s website:

https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/policies_procedures/student_cell_phone_use?utm_source

January

19 - No School: Martin Luther King Jr Day

23 - Spotlight Leadership Ceremony: Habit #4 & #5

26 - SGT/SSC - Virtual

26-30 - Kindness Week 💟

29 - VAPA Arts Rotation #4

February

5 - 5th Grade Walking Field Trip to Taft Middle School: Rocket Invitational

9 - Fire Drill

13 - No School: Presidents Day

16 - No School: Presidents Day

19 - End of 2nd Trimester

20 - Family Workshop: Culture

26 - No School

27 - Achievement Awards

March

2-6 - Literacy Week

2 - Spring Picture Day

6 - Family Workshop: STEAM/Literacy

6 - Extra Minimum Day: (TK-5th Dismissal @ 11:40/11:50 am)

9 - School Day: (Was previously a Non-Instructional Day)

10 - SGT/SSC - Virtual

12 - PTA Jog-A-Thon

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

The Jones PTA plays a crucial role in fostering strong family engagement at Jones Elementary. By organizing activities that bring families, students, and staff together, the PTA helps grow a stronger sense of belonging within our school community. These events not only strengthen relationships but also empower families to be active participants in their children's education, enhancing student success and building a supportive, collaborative school environment. Thank you for the leadership of our PTA Executive Board members, the volunteers that plan and execute PTA events, and all of you who participate! Check out what our PTA is up to...

Did you know that just 15 minutes of reading each day can make a world of difference in your child’s learning journey? Whether you are reading to your child, reading together, or listening to them read aloud, it all counts and it all matters!

Reading at home builds more than just literacy skills. It strengthens vocabulary, improves comprehension, and develops a lifelong love of learning. In fact, children who are read to daily are exposed to 1.4 million more words by the time they start school than children who are not. That kind of language exposure lays a strong foundation for both academic success and confident communication.

Just as importantly, books also help children grow socially by allowing them to step into other people’s experiences, see the world from different perspectives and practice empathy and kindness. Stories have the power to spark cultural awareness, build understanding and nurture the skills that help our students become not only successful learners, but also compassionate human beings.

Here are a few ways to make reading a special part of your routine:

• Choose a cozy time and space to read together

• Let your child pick the book (even if it’s the same one again!)

• Ask questions about the story to boost comprehension

• Model a love for reading by enjoying your own book nearby

The best part, your family has access to an endless amount of books through the internet and the Public Library. Looking for something new to read? Check out the links below for inspiration...

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...

Did you have fun at the Fall Festival? Has your child grown academically, socially, and as a leader? Has Jones helped foster a love of the arts? Has a Jones educator made a meaningful impact on your child or family? Have you built friendships and community through the families you’ve met at Jones?

We know you have choices when it comes to your child’s education and we are so grateful you have chosen Jones Elementary! Whether Jones is your neighborhood school or one you chose through the district's Choice Program, your story matters.

As prospective families explore schools on GreatSchools.org, we want them to hear directly from the people who know Jones best... you! Please take a few minutes to share what makes our school special and why you are proud to be part of the Jones community.

💙 Link to GreatSchools.org – Jones Elementary

Our mission is to ensure ALL students meet or exceed grade level expectations through rigorous, high-quality, standards based instruction in a safe, nurturing, collaborative learning environment where all students are preparing to be global citizens, college and career ready.

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

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