Dolphin Update
Jones Dolphins Make a SPLASH!
Our Learning Community...
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, we want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate the contributions of workers in our communities who help make our schools, neighborhoods, and country stronger. We hope our Jones families enjoy the long weekend as an opportunity to rest, spend time together, and recharge.
As we enter the fall season, we also want to recognize the many traditions and celebrations that are meaningful to our Jones families. We extend warm wishes to those in our community who will be observing the upcoming Jewish High Holy Days, including Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We are grateful for the diversity of traditions, cultures, and experiences that make our Jones community so special.
Last week our Art Studio with Mrs. Schwartz and Mrs. Noble started the first art cycle of the year (check out the photographs below) and this week we are excited to launch our Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) rotation! Our first of six arts rotations begins this Thursday, giving our Dolphins the opportunity to experience high-quality, standards-based arts instruction throughout the school year. Through the Arts Education Project, students participate in rotating arts experiences while their teachers engage in collaborative professional learning. Students will have opportunities to explore different forms of artistic expression, build creative skills, and learn through the arts.
School Leadership Ambassador and Student Council applications are coming home! We are so excited to see our Dolphins step up and consider taking on a larger leadership role at Jones. We hope families will encourage and support our student risk-takers as they complete their applications and put themselves forward for an opportunity to serve our school community. Applying for a leadership position is a valuable experience in itself. It gives students an opportunity to practice setting goals, sharing their ideas, reflecting on their strengths, and putting themselves out there, even when they may feel a little nervous. Most importantly, wanting to contribute more to our school community is something to be proud of!
We are also excited to offer a series of Family Workshops this year and math will be the focus based on feedback from our families. These workshops are designed to give you a closer look at the learning happening at Jones and provide practical ways to support your child at home. Our final family workshop will be Year 2 of our Peace, Love & Kindness March! This was one of our families' favorite events last year and we are thrilled to continue this new Jones tradition. Together, we will celebrate kindness, community, and our ability to be positive change makers.
Don't forget to join us this Wednesday from 4:00–8:00 p.m. at the Mission Valley Chipotle for a 5th Grade Fundraiser! 25% of event sales will be donated to support our 5th grade activities, including promotion. We’d love your support! Check out the flyer below for all the details, and please share it with your friends, family, and neighbors so we can make this a great fundraiser for our 5th graders!
Also join us this Friday at SkateWorld for our PTA Skate Night! Bring your family, lace up your skates, and come enjoy an evening of fun, laughter, and Jones Dolphin spirit. We hope to see you there!
Students are learning that what makes each of us unique is something to celebrate! Through counseling lessons on diversity, students are building understanding, empathy, and respect while learning how to create a school community where everyone feels valued and belongs.
Our Dolphins are diving into new adventures! Students are enjoying time in our library, exploring books, selecting books to check out, and building a lifelong love of reading.
Safety Patrol training continues as our student leaders learn to work together in service of our community. Through teamwork, responsibility, and a commitment to keeping others safe, our Dolphins are putting leadership into action!
Our Art Studio opened this week, and our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Dolphins are the first to experience this five-week art cycle. Each week brings a new opportunity to explore, create, and grow as artists!
Retired teacher Mrs. Schwartz and Mrs. Noble lead engaging art lessons while classroom teachers support students as they experiment with new techniques, ideas, and ways to express themselves.
The creativity continues all year long! After the current five-week cycle with 3rd–5th grade, our TK, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade artists will take their turn in the Art Studio.
September
7 - No School - Labor Day
9 - Dine Out: Chipotle Mission Valley 4:00 - 8:00 pm - 5th Grade Fundraiser
10 - VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) Rotation #1
11- PTA Skate Night @SkateWorld 5:00 - 8:00 pm
18 - Cup O' Collaboration: Coffee, Conversation, and PTA Association Meeting: 7:45 - 8:15 am
25 - Spotlight Leadership Assembly Habit #1 & #2 (All families are welcome, specific invitations will be sent home with those students who are receiving an award.)
October
8 - VAPA Rotation #2
8 - SSC/SGT - Virtual
9 - Extra Minimum Day - 11:40/11:50 Dismissal (TK-5th)
12 - No School: Non-Instructional Day
15 - California Shake-Out Earthquake Drill
23 - Spotlight Leadership Assembly Habit #3 & #4
26 - 30 - Health & Wellness Week/Red Ribbon Week
30 - Costume Parade (Morning Event)
30 - Fall Festival (Evening Event)
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...
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
