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
The Addams Family production was absolutely amazing! We were reminded that being different is something to celebrate, that love always wins, and that family matters most. So proud of all our talented performers and the incredible teachers who help bring the magic of musical theatre to life! đź–¤If you didn't see it, please enjoy some of our pictures and more on our social media pages. ¡La producciĂłn de La familia Addams fue absolutamente increĂble! Nos recordĂł que ser diferente es algo que celebrar, que el amor siempre triunfa y que la familia es lo más importante. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de todos nuestros talentosos artistas y de los increĂbles maestros que ayudan a dar vida a la magia del teatro musical! đź–¤ Si no pudieron verla, les invitamos a disfrutar de algunas de nuestras fotos y de más contenido en nuestras redes sociales.
Counselor Corner
Getting Prepared For STAAR
As we approach STAAR tests, I hear a lot about kids becoming anxious. Sometimes it’s easy to spot: the outward nervousness, nail-biting, jitteriness, moodiness, irritability and outright refusal to participate in a specific activity, like school or when it's test time. Other times anxiety is not as easy to see, but can still be just as debilitating and lead to further behavioral, as well as physical, problems. Some of the less distinct signs of anxiety can include frequent stomach aches, headaches, trouble sleeping and difficulty concentrating. It can be difficult to discern whether these symptoms are due to some kind of illness, something your child ate or an emotional stressor of some kind. There are things parents can do to better understand anxiety, including learning what is normal and what needs their attention. It’s important to remember that fear is a normal human emotion. Fear is an unpleasant feeling of apprehension caused by the presence or anticipation of danger, according to New Source Counseling. But not all fear is bad. A healthy level of fear can protect our children and us from danger. Anxiety is slightly more broad and pervasive than fear, but can still be useful when within normal levels. Anxiety is feelings of worry, nervousness or agitation, or an uneasiness of mind and body. It’s often about something that is going to happen rather than current threats. Fear is an element of anxiety, and when these emotions get out of hand they can cause serious disturbances in our children’s lives. Remember the following four “S’s” to assess the extent to which your children’s anxiety or fear is affecting them.
- Surplus: Is your child’s anxiety exaggerated from what is “developmentally normal”? Is the fear or anxiety there even when the source of danger isn’t? Is it virtually impossible for them to stop the worry?
- Storm: Does the fear match the level of danger? Are they easily upset and out-of-control and inconsolable? Do they react negatively when you try to help?
- Spoiler: Is the anxiety or fear significantly interfering with everyday activities? Does it negatively impact sleep, eating, relationships, and/or activities your child used to enjoy
- Stuck: Does your child’s fear or anxiety last longer than is expected? Is the fear or worry present all day, or for weeks or months? Are they having feelings like worry, panic, or agitation that will not go away?
If the answer to these questions is “yes,” it may be time to seek some help in treating your child’s anxiety or fear. However, below are tips to help your child get through STAAR testing week. Tip #1: Get a good night’s rest. Ensure your child goes to bed at a reasonable hour.. Tip #2: Breakfast is too important to skip. Provide a healthy breakfast with protein. You’ll want to minimize the sugar and carbs intake to help keep their energy level stable for a longer period of time. For the past few years, North Texas McDonald’s locations offered a free breakfast to students in grades 3-8th and for teachers on testing day. Tip #3: Special note and support. Stay calm the morning of testing day. Support and praise your child to help lessen any anxiety they may be feeling. A great way to send out positive vibes is by writing a note to your child and giving them a few words of encouragement. Place the note in their back pack or lunch box to find at some point during the day. For those older kids with a cell phone, send a quick text before school or at lunch time to let them know you’re thinking of them. Tip #4: Free play and exercise. Taking the STAAR means sitting in a desk for most of the day with few breaks. Give your child more time to play outside. Take them to the park or go for a bike ride in the neighborhood. Providing your child with some type of physical activity will help burn off that extra energy and they will be able to relax sooner and sleep better. Tip #5: Celebrate. It’s been a long week for your child, let them know you appreciate their efforts during STAAR testing with a special treat.
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 prĂłximas evaluaciones estatales llamadas STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness). La cafeterĂa y la escuela estarán cerrada para visitas de padres/familiares/guardianes durante los dĂas 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 dĂas de exámenes. La cafeterĂa 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. AsegĂşrese 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.
April 11 Family Expo! Save the Date!
Join us for the 2026 Family Expo—an exciting event designed to help students finish the school year strong and prepare for summer learning success! This year’s Expo will feature 75+ vendors offering valuable summer resources, enrichment programs, and community opportunities for families. You’ll leave with tools, ideas, and connections to support learning at home all summer long. ¡Los invitamos a nuestra Expo Familiar 2026! Este emocionante evento ayudará a los estudiantes a cerrar el año escolar con éxito y prepararse para el verano. Contaremos con más de 75 proveedores que ofrecerán recursos valiosos, programas de enriquecimiento y oportunidades comunitarias. Las familias se llevarán herramientas, ideas y conexiones para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa durante todo el verano.
Yearbooks for Sale!
Yearbooks are still on sale! 👉🏽Order here using code 26548. Don’t miss out! 📚✨ Los anuarios todavĂa están a la venta! 👉🏽Haz tu pedido aquĂ con el cĂłdigo 26548. ¡No te lo pierdas! 📚✨
Tonight is Bingo Night! April 2
Get excited- it's almost BINGO TIME at Jones Academy!! Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 2 for our annual Bingo Night Fundraiser & Silent Auction! So don't wait- get your tickets early! ¡AnĂmate, ya casi es la hora del bingo en Jones Academy! ¡Apunta en tu calendario el jueves 2 de abril para nuestra Noche de Bingo Anual para RecaudaciĂłn de Fondos y Subasta Silenciosa! ¡No esperes más, consigue tus boletos con anticipaciĂłn!
Family Home Recycling Project
Turn your home recycling items into something new and creative through assemblage art! ♻️🎨 Have fun as a family exploring ways to transform discarded items into a unique piece of art. Use your imagination to give old materials a brand-new life. Please bring your creation to school by April 17. We can’t wait to see your creativity! ¡Transforma los artĂculos reciclables de tu casa en algo nuevo y creativo a travĂ©s del arte de ensamblaje! ♻️🎨 DiviĂ©rtanse en familia explorando maneras de convertir objetos que normalmente se desecharĂan en una obra de arte Ăşnica. ¡Usen su imaginaciĂłn para darles una nueva vida a esos materiales! Por favor, traigan su creaciĂłn a la escuela antes del 17 de abril. ¡Estamos emocionados de ver su creatividad!
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. ÂżBusca 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 acadĂ©mico, desarrollo social, actividades recreativas y programas para un estilo de vida saludable. Las familias interesadas en obtener más informaciĂłn pueden visitar este enlace y consultar la secciĂłn "MembresĂas de verano de la Escuela Primaria Miller".
Kindergarten & 5th Grade Graduation Pictures 🎓April 17
Capture those special memories! 📸 If you would like to order graduation pictures, please visit www.strawbridge.net and enter the code provided:FM502448 ¡Captura esos recuerdos especiales! 📸 Si deseas encargar fotos de graduación, por favor visita www.strawbridge.net e ingresa el código proporcionado: FM502448
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 lĂnea (cada año) y cargar una copia de su identificaciĂłn con fotografĂa 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 FundaciĂłn Educativa del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Arlington (AISD) y los estudiantes del AISD. đź“… Viernes, 24 de abril de 2026 đź“Ť Six Flags Over Texas ⏰ Acceso privado al parque: 6–10 PM 🎡 ¡Su boleto tambiĂ©n incluye la entrada durante el horario regular del parque ese dĂa! 🎟️ ¡Consiga sus boletos hoy! Por solo $30 por persona, disfrutará de atracciones ilimitadas, mucha emociĂłn y una noche increĂble celebrando al AISD. Y lo que es mejor: $5 de cada boleto se destinan directamente al campus del AISD que elija (¡JONES!) a travĂ©s de su cĂłdigo de regalo. Cada boleto ayuda a financiar innovadoras becas para maestros y estudiantes en todo el AISD. 👉 Compre boletos y estacionamiento con descuento AQUĂŤ
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.
Calling all Jones Dudes!
Looking to meet other dads, stay involved, and support your child’s school? Join the Dad’s Club—a space for connection, community, and fun with all the awesome dads and father figures in our school family! ÂżQuieres conocer a otros papás, mantenerte involucrado y apoyar la escuela de tu hijo? ¡Únete al Club de Papás—un espacio para la conexiĂłn, la comunidad y la diversiĂłn entre todos los increĂbles papás y figuras paternas de nuestra comunidad escolar!
Stay connected: Join our private WhatsApp group and Follow us on Facebook
Mantente conectado: Ăšnete a nuestro grupo privado de WhatsApp y SĂguenos en Facebook
Get involved, stay in the loop, and make a difference! ¡Involúcrate, mantente informado y marca la diferencia!
Upcoming Events
- April 2- BINGO Night
- April 3- Student & Staff Holiday
- April 9- STAAR Reading Language Arts Grades 3-5
- April 14- STAAR Science Grade 5
- 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
- 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 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
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Created with an image by Austin Pacheco