Jones Jaguars Newsletter

Good Afternoon Jaguar Nation!

We are so excited for Jag Fest this afternoon from 3:40–5:15 PM! This event is always a highlight for many of our students, and we are grateful to our PTO for making it possible. If your student is staying after school, please be sure you have a plan in place for how they will get home.

🚗 Pick-Up Update: The bus area and the parking lot by the tennis courts will be closed during Jag Fest pick-up. Families will need to use the front or back car line. Please see the [Arrival & Dismissal Map] for details on pick-up areas.

🔹 Reminder: Jag Fest is a student-only event.

This week, we also had the honor of recognizing 91 students as Students of the Quarter! These Jaguars, representing 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, were nominated by their teachers for living out what it means to be REAL Jags—Respectful, Empathetic, Accountable Leaders. We are so proud of them for setting a positive example for their peers.

Events like Jag Fest and our student recognitions are wonderful reminders of the amazing things happening at Jones every day. If you haven’t joined PTO yet, please consider doing so. Membership directly supports our students and teachers, and all members are welcome to volunteer at events.

Finally, a big shout-out to our student broadcast team, led by Mr. Crosslin. Their latest long-format video highlights both our athletic successes and student/teacher profile. It’s amazing to see the work our middle schoolers are producing! 🎥

Thank you for being part of our Jaguar community—we look forward to seeing many of you at Jag Fest later today!

Go Jags!

Have a great weekend, and Go Jags!

Zach DeVito
Principal, Jones Middle School

🗓️ Monday 9/29 - XC Meet at Allen

📆Tuesday 9/30 - 8th Grade Football vs Highland Park @ Jones

🗓️Wednesday, 10/1 - Jones Orchestra Beginner Demo Fall Concert

📅Thursday,10/2- 8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs Moseley @ Jones

🔗 View our full calendar

This week we celebrated our 91 Students of the Quarter! Each staff member selected one student to champion—on top of the daily Minga rewards that recognize students for living out Respect, Empathy, Accountability, and Leadership. Together We Champion at Jones!

The Jones MS CERT Team in Action - This morning, before the first bell rang, the Jones Middle School CERT team completed a Code Blue—a heart-attack simulation drill. Together we cultivate the skills and teamwork needed to keep our campus prepared and our students safe and staff.

When Nurse McNeal at Cockrell Elementary noticed a need for her students, she reached out for help—and collaboration made it happen! Jones MS CTE Engineering teacher Mr. Ruiz stepped in and used his class’s 3D printer to create the solution Nurse McNeal envisioned. This partnership is a perfect example of how, when we work together across campuses and departments, we can quickly turn a great idea into something that directly benefits students. Teamwork in action—Together We Prosper!

Your Jones Middle School Counseling Team is here to support every Jaguar's academic, personal, and college/career journey.

This Week’s Highlights:

• 💬 Need to Talk? Students can request a meeting using our Counselor Request Form: Link

Wellness Reminder:
It's okay to ask for help. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to listen, we're here for you.

6th Grade Parent & Student 101 - Helpful Information

Do you have questions when it comes to Skyward, grades, tutoring, or what students are learning in 6th grade? Check out these helpful slides the 6th grade teachers put together. It has everything you need to know to make sure your child has a successful school year at Jones!

Stay informed with everything happening at Jones:

• 🗓️ School Calendar – Link
  

• 📝 Student Handbook – Link

• 👕 Dress Code – Link

• 🍽️ Lunch Menus – Link

• 🚌 Bus Routes & Transportation Info – Link

• 💻 Student Technology Help – Link

• 💬 Report a Concern (tip411) – Link