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Thank you for joining us for our Military Child and Family Appreciation Ceremony. We are so proud of our military-connected students and the strength, resilience and adaptability they demonstrate each day. Their experiences enrich our school community in powerful ways, building empathy, leadership, and a deep sense of service among their peers.

Inspired by their example, our Student Council is organizing a second food drive of the year in support of our Serra Mesa community. We are excited to continue building a culture of service and gratitude. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off in the front office or sent in with your child to their classroom. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.

This Thursday is our Spring Showcase of Learning, an incredible evening celebrating student growth and achievement across the year. Students will be sharing their work and families will have the opportunity to see how much they have learned and grown. It is truly a rewarding experience you won’t want to miss! Please check out the flyer below for details, and stay after for the Jones Digital Talent Show Viewing Party, which will be screened in the auditorium!

We also want to remind families that the next two weeks mark the enrollment window for the 2026–2027 PrimeTime program. PrimeTime provides FREE after-school care and all families who apply during this enrollment window are guaranteed a spot in the afternoon program. Even families currently enrolled must reapply. Please see the flyer below for more information.

It’s yearbook time! 📚✨

We’re excited to share that yearbook orders are now open for the next two weeks. This is your chance to secure a special keepsake that captures a full year of learning, growth, and fun at Jones Elementary. From classroom moments to school-wide celebrations, our yearbook is filled with memories your child will treasure for years to come.

Yearbooks will be handed out on the last day of school, making it a joyful way for students to celebrate their accomplishments and wrap up the school year together.

Congratulations to our amazing PTA on receiving a $500 reading grant! This exciting award is a wonderful reflection of the PTA’s ongoing dedication to supporting literacy and enriching learning opportunities for our students. Because of your hard work and commitment, our school will be able to provide even more resources that inspire a love of reading and help our students grow as learners.

Thank you for the time, energy, and heart you pour into our school community. Your efforts continue to make a meaningful difference for our students and families and this grant is a well-deserved recognition of that impact.

April

21 - Room K1 & K3 Field Trip

22 - Earth Day!

23 - Spring Showcase of Learning 5:00 - 6:15 pm

23 - Talent Showing Viewing Party 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm

24 - Leadership Spotlight Ceremony Habit #7

30 - Room 2 & Room 3 Field Trip

May

1 - Room 9 & Room 11 Field Trip

4 - 8 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

4 - 4th/5th Grade Spring Music Concert (See flyer below)

4 - 8 - 3rd-5th Grade State Testing

8 - PTA Skate Night @SkateWorld

11 - 15 - Scholastic Book Fair

15 - Achievement Awards

18 - SGT/SSC

21 - Bike Anywhere Day - SANDAG pit stop

21 - TK Promotion - 1:15 pm @K1

22 - Jones Jamboree

25 - No School: Memorial Day

26 - Kindergarten Promotion - 1:00 pm @Auditorium

27 - 5th Grade Promotion - 8:00 am @Auditorium

28 - Last Day of School - Minimum Day (TK-5th Dismissal @ 11:40/11:50 am)

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