Our Learning Community...
This past week we entered the final trimester of the school year. It is the perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible growth and progress our students have made. Every milestone, big or small, reflects their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to learning.
Your support in fostering a growth mindset and encouraging leadership at home has been invaluable. When students see themselves as leaders, taking initiative, setting and working toward goals, and supporting others, they build confidence and resilience that will serve them far beyond the classroom.
Together, let’s continue to cheer on their achievements, acknowledge their efforts, and celebrate their success as we move toward the finish line of this school year. Thank you for being such an essential part of our students’ educational journey!
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Greetings Families,
We have streamlined San Diego Unified’s PrimeTime application timeline and process to better support your family. The new enrollment platform TransAct will automatically populate your students’ information from PowerSchool to ensure accurate student information and minimize the number of forms you need to complete.
On Monday, April 14, between 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. you will receive an email and text with a unique application link for each eligible TK-8 student. The link goes live at 8:00 a.m on April 14. Please contact your school site to ensure your primary email and phone number are updated in PowerSchool before April 14.The initial application window will open Monday, April 14, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, May 2, 2025, at 9:59 p.m.
We encourage you to visit and explore the 2025-26 PrimeTime website for additional information about the application timeline, process and student eligibility. For questions, please contact Extended Learning Opportunities, PrimeTime Office at (858) 503-1870 or email primetime@sandi.net.
Sincerely,
Christiane Trout-McPhee
Extended Learning Opportunities Manager
San Diego Unified School District
New Menu Alert
We have unveiled a fresh lineup of new, revamped, and favorite items. With expanded breakfast options to help power a day of learning, global flavors like Filipino chicken adobo and Banh Mi sandwiches, and new vegetarian entrées, there’s sure to be something that pleases even the pickiest of eaters.
Sign Up for Take-Home Meals During Ramadan
New this year, Sandi Coast Cafe will provide students observing Ramadan with take-home meals to eat when ending their daily fasts after sundown. We recognize Ramadan is a significant time for many of our families, and we want to ensure that students have access to nutritious meals at the end of their day during this time. Interested families must complete a request form and turn it in to our front office.
March
6 - Extra Minimum Day (Dismissal for UTK-5th - 11:40 am/11:50 am)
7 - No School: Non-Instructional Day
11 - SSC/SGT
12 - PTA Family Dine Out: Mendocino Farms
13 - VAPA: K, 1, 4, 5
14 - Literacy Family Friday & PTA Association Meeting - 7:45 am - Auditorium (See Flyer Below)
17 - Fire Drill
18 - Cali-Q BBQ (Families can join students for a special Picnic Lunch)
20 - VAPA: UTK, 3, 2
21 - Spotlight Leadership Assembly Habit #6
23 - PTA Family Picnic and Playdate: Snapdragon Thrive Park
24 - 28 - Spring Parent/Guardian & Teacher Conferences (UTK-5th Grade: Minimum Days all week)
26 - 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)
Dear San Diego Unified Families,
San Diego Unified’s Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) department would like to share information about the district’s 2025 summer programs, available to eligible students currently enrolled in San Diego Unified. Programs include Summer Academic, PrimeTime Summer program, Summer Enrichment opportunities and Extended School Year (ESY). Below are important key dates, program details and information. Families may view summer school site locations by clicking here, 2025 Summer Programming Information.
When planning this year’s summer programming, the district carefully considered several factors, including reduced funding, grant requirements, attendance data, and school site facility availability due to scheduled construction projects. In previous years, summer programs were offered for “UTK-8” students. However, due to low middle school participation in past Summer Academic and Primetime programs and fiscal challenges, we made a data-driven decision to focus programming for TK-6 students.
Summer 2025 Program Dates and Times:
Grades TK - 6th
The following summer programs are funded by the California Department of Education ELOP Grant and our district will offer priority enrollment to eligible TK-6 students who meet any of the following criteria:
- Homeless and/or foster youth
- Low income (eligible for free/reduced meals under LCFF)
- English Learners
- Siblings of the above
- Students with disabilities (IEP or 504)
Eligible families will receive an email and text notification sent to the primary contact information on file with PowerSchool. The priority enrollment window opens on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. and closes on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 9:59 p.m.
Summer Academic:
Wednesday, June 4 - Thursday, July 3
Program closed Thursday, June 19 & Friday, June 20
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Enrollment Opens: Monday, February 10, 2025
Enrollment Closes: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 9:59 p.m.
Summer PrimeTime:
Wednesday, June 4 - Thursday, July 3
Program closed Thursday, June 19 & Friday, June 20
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Enrollment Opens: Monday, February 10, 2025
Enrollment Closes: Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 9:59 p.m.
Summer Enrichment:
Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 18
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Enrollment Opens: Late April 2025
*We anticipate the demand for summer programs may surpass capacity once the priority enrollment application window closes. We will notify families if space becomes available for general enrollment.
Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Program: Services provided to eligible students who have unique needs and require special education and related services in excess of the regular academic year. Families with questions regarding ESY eligibility should reach out to their student’s case manager.
Wednesday, June 4 - Thursday, July 3
Program closed Thursday, June 19 & Friday, June 20
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration is done by students’ case managers and based on the IEP’s team decision.
We encourage families to explore the FAQ and visit the Extended Learning Opportunities website for additional detailed information about the summer programs and guidance on accessing applications and enrollment forms.
Join us for parent office hours every Tuesday, February 4 - June 3, from 4 - 4:30 p.m. via zoom for support!
We look forward to supporting your child’s learning this summer!
Sincerely,
Extended Learning Opportunities Department
San Diego Unified School District
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/
