Jones Journal for Families

Jones Academy- where we #shinebright with #jonespride y somos #sololomejor. Please scroll to read this newsletter as it shares important information. ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL.

Principally Speaking

I’m proud to share that this six weeks we met our goal of 96% attendance, finishing at 96.6% for the 5th six weeks! 🎉Let’s finish strong during these last 5 weeks of school! Please continue encouraging students to wash their hands frequently and practice good hygiene to help keep everyone healthy. Congratulations to our classroom winners listed below with the highest attendance rates for the 5th six weeks. They enjoyed their snack prizes earlier this week! 👏Individual attendance brag tags were also distributed to students with attendance rates of 93% or higher (no more than 2 absences). Now that attendance percentages have reset, I’m confident we’ll see even more students earning incentives this final grading period! Time sure is flying. Let’s keep the momentum going. We still have one more STAAR exam, end-of-year evaluations, Spanish Avant testing, and many exciting activities ahead. Let’s stay focused and finish strong! One, Team! One Goal! Estoy orgullosa de compartir que este periodo alcanzamos nuestra meta de asistencia del 96%, logrando un 96.6% en el 5.º periodo. 🎉¡Terminemos fuertes estas últimas 5 semanas! Por favor continúen animando a los estudiantes a lavarse las manos y practicar buena higiene. Felicidades a las clases con mejor asistencia (listadas abajo) y a los estudiantes que recibieron su reconocimiento por tener 93% o más de asistencia. 👏¡Sigamos con el buen ritmo! Aún tenemos STAAR, evaluaciones finales, Avant en español y muchas actividades más. ¡Un equipo, una meta!

K-5 Applications for Next School Year

Please note that applications for next school year will reopen this Monday April 20 for all grade levels with limited spots available. If you know someone who may be interested, please share this information. If you have a younger child who will be kindergarten age next year, we encourage you to apply, too! Les informamos que las solicitudes para el próximo año escolar se reabrirán el 20 de abril para todos los niveles de grado, con un número limitado de cupos disponibles. Si conocen a alguien que pudiera estar interesado, por favor compartan esta información. Si tienen un hijo menor que el próximo año tendrá edad para ingresar a kínder, ¡también los animamos a presentar su solicitud!

April 2026

Counselor Corner

Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is recognized nationwide as Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this time, schools and communities work together to raise awareness about the importance of protecting children and creating safe, supportive environments for them to grow and thrive. One of the goals of this month is to remind families that prevention begins with open communication, education, and strong relationships between children and trusted adults. Talking with children about personal body safety is an important step in helping prevent child abuse. While these conversations can sometimes feel uncomfortable, they empower children with knowledge and confidence so they know how to keep themselves safe and when to ask for help.

Here are a few simple tips for talking with your child about body safety:

1. Teach Proper Names for Body Parts Using correct names for body parts helps children clearly communicate if something is wrong and reduces confusion or shame. 2. Explain Body Boundaries Help children understand that their body belongs to them. No one should touch the parts of their body covered by a swimsuit unless it is to help keep them healthy (like a doctor with a parent present). 3. Talk About Safe and Unsafe Touch Explain that safe touches help keep us healthy or show care (like a hug from a trusted family member), while unsafe touches make us feel uncomfortable, confused, or hurt. 4. Encourage Them to Speak Up Let your child know it is always okay to say “no,” “stop,” or “I need to tell my parents/teacher.” Remind them they will not get in trouble for telling a trusted adult if something makes them feel uncomfortable. 5. Identify Trusted Adults Help your child name 3–5 trusted adults they can talk to if they ever feel unsafe or worried. 6. Keep the Conversation Ongoing Body safety talks should not happen just once. Short, calm conversations over time help children feel comfortable asking questions and sharing concerns. Talking to your child about personal body safety is an important step to preventing child abuse. It not only provides them with needed information, but also promotes healthy development, increases self-esteem, and fosters a positive relationship between you and your child.

STAAR Exams

The following is the schedule for State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Test on these days. The cafeteria and school will be closed to visitors/parents on testing days. El siguiente es el horario de las próximas evaluaciones estatales llamadas STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness). La cafetería y la escuela estarán cerrada para visitas de padres/familiares/guardianes durante los días de exámenes:

• Thursday, April 9- 3rd, 4th & 5th Reading Language Arts/Lectura
• Tuesday, April 14- 5th Science/Ciencias
• Tuesday, April 21- 3rd, 4th & 5th Math/Matematicas

In order to promote positive performances, please adhere to the following: Por favor siga las siguientes recomendaciones para promover un desempeño positivo durante los exámenes:

• Please try to avoid any early dismissals for personal reasons. Por favor evite recoger a su estudiante temprano por razones personales.
• All students are expected to be on time and be in class by 8:20 a.m. The testing process will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. ¡Se espera que todos los estudiantes lleguen a tiempo antes del 8:20 a.m. Los exámenes comenzarán puntualmente a las 8:30 a.m.
• As always, we will have a scheduled lunch break during testing days. The cafeteria will provide lunch for students or students may bring their lunch from home. Como siempre, tendremos un horario de descanso para almuerzos durante los días de exámenes. La cafetería proveerá almuerzos para los estudiantes o los estudiantes pueden traer sus propios almuerzos de sus hogares.

The following is a list of strategies that may help your student be more successful on STAAR. La siguiente es una lista de estrategias que pueden ayudar a su estudiante a ser más exitoso en el STAAR:

• Encourage your student to get plenty of rest. Asegúrese de que su estudiante tenga un buen descanso.
• Encourage your student to arrive at school on time the morning of testing. Asegúrese de que su estudiante llegue a tiempo la mañana del examen.

You play an important part helping students give their best on these tests. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education. Usted es una parte importante para ayudar a su estudiante a dar lo mejor durante estos exámenes. Gracias por su continuo apoyo e intervención en la educación de sus estudiantes.

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown @ Gunn Jr. High- April 24 & 25

Grades 3-5 Spring Dance May 1st

Students in 3rd–5th grade are invited to our Red Carpet Dance! Get ready to glam up for a night of Hollywood-style fun! 🎬✨Entry is $2 (please bring exact amount), and concessions will be available for purchase. ¡Los estudiantes de 3.º a 5.º grado están invitados a nuestro Baile de Alfombra Roja—prepárense para lucir elegantes y disfrutar de una noche llena de diversión al estilo Hollywood! 🎬✨La entrada cuesta $2 (por favor traiga la cantidad exacta) y habrá venta de concesiones.

April 28- PTA Meeting w/ Thinkatourium 5:30 p.m.

Join us for the last PTA meeting of the year—paired with a fun family event you won’t want to miss! 🎉We’ll begin by voting for the 2026–2027 PTA Board, then jump into an exciting 3D Spiro STEAM activity with Thinkatorium, where art and science come together in a creative, hands-on experience. 🎨The first 100 students will receive FREE 3D glasses—so be sure to arrive early! Don’t miss out on this engaging and memorable evening with our school community! ¡Acompáñenos a la última junta de PTA del año—con un divertido evento familiar que no se pueden perder! 🎉Comenzaremos con la votación de la Mesa Directiva de PTA para el ciclo 2026–2027 y después disfrutaremos de una emocionante actividad STEM de Espirógrafo 3D con Thinkatorium, donde el arte y la ciencia se combinan en una experiencia creativa y práctica. 🔬🎨¡Los primeros 100 estudiantes recibirán lentes 3D GRATIS—lleguen temprano!¡No se pierdan esta tarde llena de diversión y conexión con nuestra comunidad escolar!

Summer Tutoring w/ Porter Tutoring

Summer tutoring is available for students in all core subjects (K–12), plus Spanish and SAT/ACT prep. Sessions are flexible and personalized (by appointment) to support homework, test prep, or skill gaps. Summer special: Buy 3 hours, get 1.5 hours free (4.5 hours total, used within one week). Hours run May 26 through Labor Day in September, Tuesday–Thursday from 8 AM–8 PM (in-person or online options available). Ofrecemos tutorías de verano para estudiantes en todas las materias fundamentales (niveles K–12), además de español y preparación para los exámenes SAT/ACT. Las sesiones son flexibles y personalizadas (previa cita) para brindar apoyo con las tareas escolares, la preparación para exámenes o la nivelación de conocimientos. Oferta especial de verano: Compre 3 horas y reciba 1.5 horas gratis (un total de 4.5 horas, a utilizarse en el transcurso de una semana). El servicio estará disponible desde el 26 de mayo hasta el Día del Trabajo en septiembre, de martes a jueves, en un horario de 8:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m. (opciones disponibles tanto presenciales como en línea).

Summer Programming w/ Boys & Girls Club

Are you looking for a safe, structured, affordable, and engaging summer program for your child? The Boys & Girls Club will offer a Summer Program at Miller Elementary from June 1–30. While the program will take place at Miller (not Jones), it provides students with a supportive environment that includes academic enrichment, social development, recreational activities, and healthy lifestyle programs. Families interested in learning more can visit this link and look under “Miller Elementary Summer Memberships. ¿Busca un programa de verano seguro, estructurado, asequible y atractivo para su hijo/a? El Boys & Girls Club ofrecerá un programa de verano en la Escuela Primaria Miller del 1 al 30 de junio. Si bien el programa se impartirá en Miller (no en Jones), ofrece a los estudiantes un entorno de apoyo que incluye enriquecimiento académico, desarrollo social, actividades recreativas y programas para un estilo de vida saludable. Las familias interesadas en obtener más información pueden visitar este enlace y consultar la sección "Membresías de verano de la Escuela Primaria Miller".

✏️2026-2027 School Supplies✏️

Don't worry about store shopping and you can purchase a pre-packaged supply pack at http://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks using code JAF001. The packs will be delivered to teachers before school starts! Olvídese de ir de compras a las tiendas; puede adquirir un paquete de suministros ya preparado en http://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks utilizando el código JAF001. ¡Los paquetes se entregarán a los maestros antes del inicio del año escolar!

Father Fest May 16

Bring the whole family out for a FREE day of: Traiga a toda la familia a disfrutar de un día GRATIS de: · Car Show/Exhibición de autos · Student Performances/Actuaciones estudiantiles · Games & Activities/Juegos y Actividades · Free Food/Comida Gratis · Community Resources/Recursos Comunitarios May 16, 2026 10 AM – 2 PM Thornton Elementary 2301 East Park Row Drive Arlington, TX 76010 This is more than an event, it’s a celebration of FAMILY. Esto es más que un evento: es una celebración de la FAMILIA. Register now/Regístrate ahora: tinyurl.com/3T56X4WN

Yearbooks are still for Sale!

Don’t forget to order your yearbook! 📘Capture all the special memories from this year—purchase yours today before they run out! ¡No olvides comprar tu anuario! 📘Captura todos los recuerdos especiales de este año—¡ordena el tuyo hoy antes de que ya no haya más disponibles!

Volunteer Sign Up

Many hands make light work and we love our volunteers. We depend on our parents and volunteers to help make the best learning environment that we can for our kids. We encourage you to be an approved volunteer to help make a difference at school, sponsor fine arts events, chaperone field trips and work with students. All volunteers must submit an online application (every year) and upload a copy of your unexpired government-issued photo ID to the volunteer application.

Muchas manos facilitan el trabajo y amamos a nuestros voluntarios. Dependemos de nuestros padres y voluntarios para ayudar a crear el mejor ambiente de aprendizaje posible para nuestros hijos. Lo alentamos a ser un voluntario aprobado para ayudar a hacer la diferencia en la escuela, patrocinar eventos de bellas artes, ser acompañante en excursiones y trabajar con los estudiantes. Todos los voluntarios deben enviar una solicitud en línea (cada año) y cargar una copia de su identificación con fotografía vigente emitida por el gobierno en la solicitud de voluntariado.

Education Celebration at Six Flags🎢April 24

Join us for an unforgettable private night at Six Flags Over Texas — all benefiting the Arlington ISD Education Foundation and AISD Students. 📅 Friday, April 24, 2026 📍 Six Flags Over Texas ⏰ Private Park Access: 6–10 PM 🎡 Your ticket also includes admission during regular park hours that day! 🎟️ Get Your Tickets Today For just $30 per person, you’ll enjoy unlimited rides, big thrills, and an incredible night celebrating Arlington ISD. Even better — $5 from every ticket goes directly back to the AISD campus of your choice (JONES!) through their campus gift code. Every ticket helps fund innovative teacher grants and student scholarships across Arlington ISD. 👉 Purchase tickets and discounted parking HERE

Acompáñenos a una noche privada inolvidable en Six Flags Over Texas, todo a beneficio de la Fundación Educativa del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Arlington (AISD) y los estudiantes del AISD. 📅 Viernes, 24 de abril de 2026 📍 Six Flags Over Texas ⏰ Acceso privado al parque: 6–10 PM 🎡 ¡Su boleto también incluye la entrada durante el horario regular del parque ese día! 🎟️ ¡Consiga sus boletos hoy! Por solo $30 por persona, disfrutará de atracciones ilimitadas, mucha emoción y una noche increíble celebrando al AISD. Y lo que es mejor: $5 de cada boleto se destinan directamente al campus del AISD que elija (¡JONES!) a través de su código de regalo. Cada boleto ayuda a financiar innovadoras becas para maestros y estudiantes en todo el AISD. 👉 Compre boletos y estacionamiento con descuento AQUÍ

Crayon Initiative March 23- April 24

We are going to take the next several weeks to focus on some sustainable and recyclable projects for the school. The first one will be The Crayon Initiative. While you are at home for Spring Break, gather up all those broken, discarded, unloved crayons and bag them up. We will get them sorted and send them off to a company that will melt them into new crayons to donate to Children's Hospitals all over the US. Help us get rid of waste and learn to help others as well. The attached flyer tells more. Be watching for a sign up for ways to help.

Durante las próximas semanas, nos centraremos en proyectos sostenibles y reciclables para la escuela. El primero será la Iniciativa de los Crayones. Aprovecha las vacaciones de primavera para recoger todos los crayones rotos, desechados o que ya no uses y mételos en bolsas. Los clasificaremos y los enviaremos a una empresa que los fundirá para convertirlos en crayones nuevos que donaremos a hospitales infantiles de todo Estados Unidos. Ayúdanos a reducir los residuos y aprende a ayudar a los demás. El folleto adjunto te dará más información. Estate atento/a a la convocatoria para saber cómo puedes colaborar.

May 12: All That Jones Showcase Featuring 5th Grade

2026 Awards- Save the Date!

Upcoming Events

• April 21- STAAR Math Grades 3-5, CBA 4 Grades K - 2
• April 22- Earth Day & Secretary Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day
• April 17- Donuts with Dudes, Kinder & 5th Graduation Pictures
• April 20-May 1- Application Window for New Students for 26-27 for Grades K-5
• April 28- PTA Meeting & Family Night w/ Thinkatorium
• May 1- Spring Dance for 3rd-5th
• May 4-8- Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 4-11- End of the Year Reading & Math Screener Evaluations
• May 15- Fun Day
• May 16- Father Fest
• May 18- Kindergarten Graduation & Showcase 2pm
• May 19- 1st Grade Awards Ceremony 9am, 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony 2pm
• May 20- 4th Grade Awards Ceremony 9am, 3rd Grade Awards Ceremony 2pm
• May 21- 5th Grade Awards & Graduation Ceremony 7pm @ CVPA
• May 22- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, EARLY DISMISSAL 12:10PM