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We shared big enrollment news this past week. Thank you Dolphin families for your continued support as we navigate our recent reorganization. While these changes are never easy, they give our students the opportunity to see how we adapt with flexibility and resilience, an important life skill.

We will greatly miss Ms. Colarusso, who has been such an important part of our Jones community. She will be packing up her classroom the next couple days and report to her new site on Wednesday. Her new school is lucky to have her and we send her off with gratitude and love.

Attached below is the letter that was sent home with students this past Wednesday. Those students who are changing classrooms got to visit their new spaces on Friday afternoon and brought over their materials. They will report to their new classroom on Monday morning. Please know that our staff is working together to make this transition as smooth as possible.

Join us for our first Family Workshop of the year focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

📍 Where: Jones Auditorium
📅 When: Friday, October 3rd at 7:45 am - 8:30 am

We will begin together in the auditorium with Mrs. Vu and Mrs. Buell and then families will have the opportunity to visit classrooms to see learning in action.

We hope you can join us for this special event and partner with us in supporting the social and emotional growth of our students. We look forward to seeing you there!

Did you know you can celebrate your child’s birthday by joining the Birthday Book Club and donating a book to the Jones Elementary Library in their name? Each child who participates will have their name inscribed on a bookplate inside the front cover of the donated book. We will also take a picture of the birthday child holding their donated book to post in the school library.

To participate in the Birthday Book Club select and purchase one of the books from the Jones Elementary Library wish list on Amazon: (Link Here)

Then simply return the Jones Birthday Book Club form (below) to Jones with the donated book! Copies of the form are also available in the front office!

If you have any questions, reach out to our librarian Mrs. Williams at jwilliams4@sandi.net

September

29 - SSC/SGT Meeting - Virtual

October

1 - Clean Air & Walk to School Day

3 - Family Workshop: Social Emotional Learning - 7:45 am - 8:30 am

7 - Moms Pie House PTA Fundraiser Begins

10 - Extra Minimum Day (TK-5th) - 11:40/11:50 Dismissal

10 - Intervention Conferences - Afternoon

13 - No School: Non-Instructional Day

16 - California Shake-Out: Earthquake Drill

20-24 - Health & Wellness Week

20-24 - PTA Spooky Gram Sales

23 - VAPA Arts Rotation #2

24 - PTA's Fall Festival & Trunk o' Treat

27 - SSC/SGT Meeting - Virtual

31 - Costume Parade (Right after the morning bell, families are welcome)

November

4 - Last Day to Order Moms Pie House PTA Fundraiser

10 - No School: Non-Instructional Day

11 - No School: Veterans Day

12-13 - PTA Dine Out: Mr. Moto Pizza Mission Valley

13 - End of Trimester 1

14 - Achievement Awards

17-21 - Conferences: Minimum Days ALL Week

20 - Turkey Trot (am)

20 - Pie Pick Up - PTA Moms Pie Fundraiser

24-28 - No School: Fall Break

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...

Exploring Solutions will be hosting The College Showcase on THURSDAY, October 16th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Scripps Ranch High School gym. This event will provide San Diego Unified students and families with a valuable opportunity to connect directly with college admissions counselors and learn more about higher education options.

Event Details:

Date & Time: Thursday, October 16th | 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Location: Scripps Ranch High School Gym/ 10410 Falcon Way/ San Diego /92131

Participating Colleges: Over 90 institutions, including many UC and Cal State campuses, as well as private, small, midsize, and large universities from across California and the United States.

The College Showcase is designed to expand access and awareness of postsecondary opportunities for all San Diego Unified students. We hope students from across our district will take advantage of this event, especially those who may be exploring college options for the first time.

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...

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