Jones Jaguars Newsletter

Good Afternoon Jaguar Nation!

We’ve had a jam-packed week full of incredible events! Last Friday, we wrapped up the week with an amazing Halloween Dance, hosting over 700 students in attendance. On Thursday, we celebrated our Pink Out Pep Rally, where our students showcased their talents, and our entire campus came together in support of breast cancer awareness.

Our middle school musical, Beetlejuice Jr., opened last night to rave reviews and was a huge success! Performances continue Friday (10/24) and Saturday (10/25) at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at jonesmiddle.booktix.com.

In addition to those events, this week we also hosted our Band Concert, 8th Grade Football, and 8th Grade Volleyball games on campus. It was wonderful seeing so many students, families, and staff come out to support our Jaguars! At Jones Middle School, we strive to cultivate a strong sense of community by creating positive experiences and meaningful events for our students each week—and this month has truly reflected that commitment.

Next week, we’ll celebrate Red Ribbon Week with themed dress-up days each day. This national campaign promotes alcohol, tobacco, drug, and violence prevention awareness. Be sure to check out the flyer below for dress-up details!

Have a great weekend! Go Jags!

Zach DeVito
Principal

Jones Middle School

📆Monday 10/27- Friday10/31- Red Ribbon Week

🗓️Tuesday 10/28- 7th Grade Football- Reynolds @ Jones

📆Wednesday 10/30 - 7th Grade Girls Volleyball- Rogers @ Jones

📆Tuesday 11/11 - Veterans Day Breakfast for Jones Community Veterans

🔗 View our full calendar

Some our Jones Jaguars chose cashed in their Minga points to have VIP lunch outside and get access to the Prosper ISD Food Truck. Students at Jones are recognized in Minga and awarded character points according to our Jones characteristics of being REAL Jags - Respectful, Empathetic, Accountable, Leaders!

We had an amazing Halloween Dance this year with over 700 students in attendance. Students wore costumes, danced with friends, and played basketball. This was a great night for students! Thank you to all of our teacher and parent volunteers who made this night a success for students.

Thank you to the Prosper Education Foundation for helping us recognize our Star Polisher Teachers and Paraprofessionals for the first quarter! These outstanding staff members go above and beyond each day to support our students, colleagues, and campus community.

• Ms. Stevenson – 8th Grade English Teacher and GT Coordinator, providing exceptional guidance and enrichment opportunities for our gifted learners.
• Mr. Shepherd – Digital Design Teacher and Hope Squad Club Advisor, embodying the spirit of “Once a Hope Squad Member – Always a Hope Squad Member!”
• Ms. Travers – AP and Counselor Secretary, offering outstanding frontline support for students, staff, and parents.
• Ms. Rodriguez – Paraprofessional, delivering dedicated classroom assistance and language support to help all students succeed.

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

This Week’s Highlights:

The counselors will be visiting classrooms this month to talk about making healthy decisions.

If you would like to review the lessons, you can access them below or visit the Jones Middle School website.

From the homepage, click Menu → Counselor → Jones Counselor Corner → Guidance Schedule Topics.

• 6th Grade Lesson

• 7th Grade Lesson

• 8th Grade Lesson

Please also join our Twitter page to see what’s happening around Jones: @JonesCounselors

• 💬 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!

Jones Families, we will conduct state-mandated vision, hearing, and diabetes screenings on

October 28 for all 7th grade students and any new students to Prosper ISD.

Please remind your student to bring their glasses or wear contact lenses on screening day

to ensure accurate results.

Families of students identified as needing further evaluation will receive a referral letter following the screenings.

Nurse Kim Wilson is here to partner with you in supporting the health and well-being of our students.

Feel free to reach out to her with any questions or concerns at kmwilson@prosper-isd.net.

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