First week of School!

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Our Learning Community...

We are excited for the First Day of School, Monday, August 10th!

Monday Morning Arrival:

Gates open at 7:30 am (5 minutes earlier than usual). We recommend allowing extra time, as the first day tends to be busier than normal!
Classroom assignments are currently available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal and will be posted alphabetically by last name Monday morning.
Families are welcome to walk their child to class to quickly meet the teacher and get a peek at the classroom.
At the 7:45 am bell, we ask that all good-byes be shared and families head to the front lawn for the PTA's Tears & Cheers event for coffee, refreshments, and a chance to connect with other Jones families.

Starting Tuesday, August 11th:

Morning drop-off will take place at the gates and families will say good-bye there.
Jones staff will be stationed at key points across campus to guide students to their classrooms.

Helpful Resources Below:

Teacher & Grade Level List
Campus Maps (arrival gates, dismissal gates)
Summer Photos
PTA flyers with exciting upcoming events and don’t miss the “Looking Ahead” section so you can mark your calendar!

We are ready for an amazing year of learning, growth and connection. Thank you for your partnership, our community is what makes Jones an incredible place to learn!

Get to Know the Jones Campus...

To support a smooth start to the school year, we are sharing several helpful maps of our campus, including designated arrival gates and our dismissal gates by grade level. These visuals are here to make morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up clear and easy for everyone.

Please take a few moments to review them with your child before the first day. Knowing where to enter and exit will help reduce confusion and ensure a safe, calm start and end to the day.

As always, we’re here to help, reach out to our office at (619) 605-8800 if you have any questions!

Arrival & Dismissal Gates...

Welcome to the Team...

Elizabeth Watson is our new Education Specialist. She is scheduled at Jones on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Avery Oldner will be teaching TK this fall while Mrs. Wolfe continues her parental leave.

Anna Trolinger, a Dolphin parent and PTA Board Member, will be job sharing in 3rd grade. She will be teaching Mondays and Mrs. Leckner will teach Tuesday through Friday.

Aimee Giron is our new school nurse. She will be on site Thursdays.

2026 - 2027 Classroom Teachers...

We Hope You Had A Great Summer!

Here are some of the ways our team enjoyed the break...

Ms. Maria explored San Juan Capistrano.

Mrs. Elzien had a tropical getaway in Hawaii.

Coach Jensen played volleyball in Cabo.

Ms. Ruiz traveled to Switzerland.

Ms. Sonia enjoyed the zoo with her kids.

Mrs. Higdon cheered on the Padres with her family.

Mrs. Leckner relaxed in St. Maarten.

Ms. Thu sailed to Catalina Island.

Ms. Anderson spent time in the Bay Area with her family.

Mrs. Leal cheered on her daughter as she took home gold for Water Polo at the Junior Olympics.

Ms. Carson explored St. Louis.

Ms. Carson, Mrs. Petersen, and Mrs. Elzien attended a STEAM conference in St. Louis thanks to our QUEST Grant.

Mrs. Williams and her family visited Glacier National Park.

Ms. Anderson, Coach Jensen, Mrs. Leckner, Ms. W, and Ms. Webb had an adventure in the Dominican Republic.

Mrs. Buell savored her time off in Italy.

Looking Ahead...

August

10 - First Day of School!

10 - Tears & Cheers: PTA Coffee and Connection - 7:45 am - Front Lawn

10 - 21 - Minimum Days for TK & Kindergarten: Dismissal at 11:40 am (Full Day for 1st-5th grade)

20 - Back-To-School Night - 5:00 - 6:30 pm

28 - Picture Day

28 - Room Parent Workshop (30 min)

September

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

7 - No School - Labor Day

18 - Cup O' Collaboration: Coffee, Conversation, and PTA Association Meeting

25 - Spotlight Leadership Assembly Habit #1 & #2 (All families are welcome, specific invitations will be sent home with those students who are receiving an award.)

Free Breakfast & Lunch...

Reminder: What to Bring to School

Backpack

Small Water Bottle

Healthy Snack/Lunch

Here are some ideas of what will be helpful...

Backpack: Backpacks help get materials back and forth between school and home safely. Over the course of the year students will bring home school documents to sign and complete, flyers about events, class work, homework, etc. We have some backpacks available if you need one, please call our front office and we can set up a time for you to come pick it up before school starts.

Water bottle: We have water bottle filling stations and water fountains on campus, so a small child size water bottle is all that is needed if you would like your child to have one. Please do not send large, metal water bottles.

Snack: All classrooms take a mid-morning Wellness Break, this includes time to eat a snack if you would like to send one. Snacks should be an individual portion as students are not able to share snacks with others. If your child is used to frequent snacks throughout the day, this is a great time to start preparing for the transition to a more structured eating schedule that will set them up for success during the school day.

Lunch: A complete lunch from our cafe is free for all students, but you are also welcome to send a lunch with your child. Please send foods that will fuel your child for an afternoon of learning, candy, soda, large bags of chips/cookies are not permitted. If you will be sending your child with food from home, this is also the time to start practicing opening the containers and/or packaging of the items you plan to send with them so that they can independently get started eating during snack/lunch times.

School Supplies

As a public school, we will provide all books and materials needed for daily learning. You will not recieve a required "School Supply List" with numerous items to purchase and bring on the first day.

Over the summer supplies are ordered for each grade level based their specific need and our supply room is restocked for the school year. Crayons, markers, glue sticks, journals, scissors, paper, tissues, etc. are purchased with our site funding and will be provided for all of our students.

You may receive a wishlist of additional items that would support your child's classroom in general or for a special project, these donations are welcome, but never required.

While we do not need the basic supplies brought to school, we would encourage families to have some of these materials at home for children to explore and create with as an extension to learning.

Preparing to Start the School Year

Sleep: Sleep is an essential component for setting our students up for success. If your child's sleep schedule has changed over the summer, it is time to start preparing for the return to school. Sleep makes a huge difference in concentration, performance, and regulating emotions during the school day.

Morning Routine: Morning routines help develop your child's sense of self, responsibility, independence, focus, and helps them feel positive about the day ahead. Routines look different for every family and there are many resources on the internet that can help you create the best plan for your family that you can start practicing now. Students who get to school on time, ready to learn feel a stronger connection to their classroom community and are more prepared to transition through the daily schedule of their class.

Lunch Time: Students have 20 minutes to eat lunch, so this may be something your child needs to prepare for as well. If your child will be bringing their lunch to school, you should also have them practice opening and closing any food containers or packages that will be sent in their lunch box.

Check out These Book Collections...

Back to School

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...

Back To School With Diverse Picture Books - Diverse BookFinder

Additional Resources for Families...

How to Get Organized Before School Starts

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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Here are some of the ways our team enjoyed the break...

Looking Ahead...

Free Breakfast & Lunch...

Reminder: What to Bring to School

School Supplies

Preparing to Start the School Year

Check out These Book Collections...

Back to School

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Get to Know the Jones Campus... Get to Know the Jones Campus...

Arrival & Dismissal Gates... Arrival & Dismissal Gates...

Welcome to the Team... Welcome to the Team...

2026 - 2027 Classroom Teachers... 2026 - 2027 Classroom Teachers...

We Hope You Had A Great Summer! We Hope You Had A Great Summer!

Here are some of the ways our team enjoyed the break... Here are some of the ways our team enjoyed the break...

Looking Ahead... Looking Ahead...

Free Breakfast & Lunch... Free Breakfast & Lunch...

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School Supplies School Supplies

Preparing to Start the School Year Preparing to Start the School Year

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Jones Elementary

Jones Elementary PTA

Join the PTA at the link below... Join the PTA at the link below...

First week of School!

Get to Know the Jones Campus...

Arrival & Dismissal Gates...

Welcome to the Team...

2026 - 2027 Classroom Teachers...

We Hope You Had A Great Summer!

Here are some of the ways our team enjoyed the break...

Looking Ahead...

Free Breakfast & Lunch...

Reminder: What to Bring to School

School Supplies

Preparing to Start the School Year

Check out These Book Collections...

Back to School

Additional Resources for Families...

Join the PTA at the link below...