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Our Learning Community...

Thank you for joining us for a wonderful Back-to-School Night! It was a joy to see so many of you connecting with teachers, exploring classrooms and learning more about the exciting year ahead. The strong turnout and positive energy truly reflect the supportive community we have at Jones. We are grateful for your partnership!

We are also excited to share a few opportunities this week for families to get more connected and involved. On Thursday evening, our PTA will host a Room Parent Workshop at Maggie's Cafe, where we will share helpful information, resources, and our vision for growing this important team of volunteers who help strengthen the home–school connection. Then on Friday morning, we invite you to join our PTA Executive Board and our counselor, Mrs. Vu, in the auditorium for Cup O’ Collaboration. This is a wonderful way to hear about the exciting things on the horizon for our Jones community, while also meeting and connecting with other families. Finally, Friday evening is the Bike Rodeo! Join our PTA, SANDAG and the San Diego Bike Coalition for a fun free bike skills event. Check out the flyers below for more information!

As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones and return rested and ready for another great week of learning.

This week we started IMPACT rotations! TK-5th grade classroom teachers bring students out to the blacktop for 20 minutes of station based fitness activities.

IMPACT stations target the five components of physical fitness, which typically include: Cardiovascular endurance, Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Flexibility and Body composition

Activities are varied and can include things like jump ropes, hula hoops, stretching, or other movement–based stations that get students moving, increasing their heart rate, and offering a fun brain boost to start the day.

This week our counselor, Mrs. Vu, started her weekly Second Step lessons with classrooms.

Mrs. Williams, our librarian, also started weekly library vistes with classrooms!

Ms. Carson, Mrs. Higdon, and Mrs. Leckner attended a Professional Development focused on STEAM and Social Emotional Learning designed by our QUEST Grant team.

Friday was Picture Day!

Getting ready to say "Cheese!"

September

1 - No School - Labor Day

4 - Room Parent Workshop - 5:00 pm @Maggies Cafe (See Flyer Below)

5 - Cup o Collaboration: Join the PTA for school updates and an association meeting

7:45 am - 8:15 am - Auditorium

5 - PTA Family Bike Rodeo Event - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Blacktop

15-17 - PTA Dine Out: Islands Restaurant - Mission Valley

26 - Spotlight Leadership Assembly Habit #1 (All families are welcome, specific invitations will be sent home with those students who are being recognized.)

29 - SSC/SGT Meeting

October

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

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

10 - Intervention Conferences - Afternoon

13 - No School: Non-Instructional Day

17 - California Shake-Out

20-24 - Health & Wellness Week

24 - PTA's Fall Festival

27 - SSC/SGT Meeting

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

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’re 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.

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...

Great Books to Read with Your Kids in September - Raising Lifelong Learners

September brings back to school, or homeschool routines, the beginning of harvest, and some other fun days you might enjoy incorporating into reading time. One of my favorite days this month is September 6th. Go ahead and take a guess at why, but you only get one... It is Read a Book Day! That is

raisinglifelonglearners.com

Our hearts are heavy as we reflect on the news of another school shooting this past week. Even when these tragedies happen far from home, they touch us deeply as parents, caregivers, and educators who hold the safety and wellbeing of children at the center of everything we do.

We know that children may have questions or strong emotions after hearing about events like this. Every child responds differently—some may want to talk, some may not mention it at all and others may express their feelings through behavior. Please know we are here to support your child in whatever way they need.

One way you can help children process their emotions is through stories. If you feel your child might benefit, we invite you to take a look at some of the picture books linked below. Books can provide comfort, language for big feelings and a safe way to begin important conversations. We would also recommend titles that foster reassurance, resilience and hope.

Thank you for continuing to partner with us in nurturing both the hearts and minds of our students. Together, we will always work to ensure every child feels safe, cared for and supported.

Top 30 Children's Books About Resilience

One of the most effective ways to teach resilience to children is to surround them with books and stories that promote resilience and whose characters have grit. When we read stories, whether true or fictional, that show others facing their problems and overcoming obstacles, we are helping to develop the same mindset in our children.

biglifejournal.com

25 Fun & Free Things to Do

Having fun in San Diego doesn’t mean spending a lot of money. In fact, lots of things to see and do here are absolutely free! With 70 miles of beautiful beaches, near-perfect weather year-round and a variety of magnificent settings countywide, San Diego is a bargain getaway that promises fun for kids and adults any time of year.

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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

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

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

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