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Last week, we had the joy of celebrating our students and classrooms for their growth in Habit #4, Think Win-Win, and Habit #5, Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. Across campus, we see students collaborating, listening with empathy, and problem-solving together in meaningful ways. These habits are not just lessons we teach, they are skills our students practice every day as leaders and learners.

At Jones, we intentionally grow student leadership all year long. As part of this work, applications were recently passed out to Kindergarten through 5th grade students who are interested in increasing their leadership role by serving as a School Ambassador. We are excited to see many of our current ambassadors continue in their roles, while also welcoming new students who are ready to step into leadership and service opportunities. If your child is interested in an Ambassador role, remind them to turn in their application to their teacher tomorrow!

Next week, we will be celebrating Kindness Week. Check out the flyer below for our Kindness Spirit Week! Thank you Student Council for setting that up for us. A checklist of kindness ideas will be coming home to spark conversations and actions at school and beyond. Families can reinforce kindness at home by encouraging acts such as writing thank-you notes, helping a sibling or neighbor, practicing kind words during disagreements, or sharing gratitude at the dinner table. Many families enjoy celebrating kindness together by doing a family service activity, creating a kindness jar, or noticing and naming kind moments throughout the week. We hope you are inspired by all the acts of Kindness we are sharing with our community!

Please be sure to check the Additional Resources section of this newsletter for important information regarding TK Pre-Enrollment and Summer School. We know many families eagerly await this information and SDUSD has put together a variety of materials and planned informational meetings to help support.

January

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

10 - La Jolla Playhouse Production of ¡Colorín, Colorado at Jones for 3rd-5th Grade

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

27 - 5th Grade Field Trip: University of San Diego

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...

San Diego Unified invites families with young children are invited to a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Enrollment Process Workshop.

This one-hour Zoom workshop is exclusively about TK enrollment – you’ll learn how the online enrollment process works, how Choice may factor in for some families, what happens if your school of residence is full, and the priority rules for TK placement. We’ll also answer common questions (like TK age requirements) and save time for live Q&A.

Join us on Zoom (same link for both sessions)
Wednesday, January 28 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 29 | 10:00–11:00 a.m.

https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81378374938
Zoom ID: 813 7837 4938

Interpretation is available starting 15 minutes before each session. If you need interpretation in another language, please request it at least 3 days in advance via this form.

Can’t attend live? The presentation will be posted to the TK Enrollment website afterward for families to reference.

Summer 2026 Parent Information Meetings

February 4, 5:30-6:30 pm

February 5, 10-11 am

Zoom: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81378374938

Zoom ID: 813 7837 4938

Weekly Summer Parent Office Hours

Every Tuesday from 4-4:30 p.m. beginning March 3

Zoom: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81385042129

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