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
What a great week it has been! Thank you to everyone who attended the PTA Meeting and Gallery of Heroes on Tuesday night, and to all who helped make it such a success. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the richness of Black History Month, made even more special by the many students and families who participated. We were thrilled to welcome guest performers from Gunn Junior High Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy, as well as Q from the United Performing Arts Company, who brought energy and excitement with hip-hop dance lessons. Please check out our social media pages for pictures and videos. ⭐ And Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope you and your students enjoyed the kindness celebrations yesterday. Speaking of kindness, next week is Kindness Week! Please see the attached flyer for daily themes and simple ways you can help your child spread positivity both at school and at home. A reminder that there will be no school either on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to another wonderful week ahead!
¡Qué semana tan fantástica! Gracias a todos los que asistieron a la reunión de la PTA y a la Galería de Héroes el martes por la noche, y a todos los que contribuyeron a que fuera todo un éxito. Fue una noche maravillosa que celebró la riqueza del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana, y que se hizo aún más especial gracias a la gran cantidad de estudiantes y familias que participaron. Nos encantó dar la bienvenida a los artistas invitados de Gunn Junior High Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy, así como a Q de la United Performing Arts Company, quien trajo energía y entusiasmo con clases de hip-hop. ⭐ ¡Y feliz Día de San Valentín! Esperamos que ustedes y sus estudiantes hayan disfrutado de las celebraciones de la amabilidad de ayer. Hablando de amabilidad, ¡la próxima semana es la Semana de la Amabilidad! Consulten el folleto adjunto para conocer los temas diarios y las maneras sencillas de ayudar a sus hijos a difundir positividad tanto en la escuela como en casa. Les recordamos que tampoco habrá clases el lunes por el Día de los Presidentes. Gracias por su continuo apoyo, ¡y esperamos con ansias otra semana maravillosa!
2026-2027 Calendar
The elementary and secondary student calendar for next school year, 2026-2027, has been approved and you can view it here to already plan ahead.
February 2026
Counselor Corner
Teaching Children Accountability From An Early Age
Having accountability is a concept that may be confusing for children, but understanding this idea is critical to the maturing process. For us adults, the concept of accountability is easy to understand. If you’re responsible for a project at work that doesn’t get completed on time, you can be held accountable. If you’re driving over the speed limit in your car, you can be held accountable. Oxford Dictionary defines accountability as “the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.” Unfortunately, when we talk about accountability, we are almost always using a negative connotation that is often associated with a repercussion or punishment of some sort. And that truly is unfortunate – being “held accountable” is often used interchangeably with “held liable.” As an interesting side note, “on account of” is often used in a positive way – “The project was completed ahead of schedule on account of Sally’s diligent efforts.” Still, for the purpose of this blog, accountability is defined as accepting both the responsibility (or fault) as well as the results of one’s actions. When it comes to kids, accountability can be harder to instill. Here are Tutor Doctor’s tips on teaching children accountability from an early age. 1. Don’t make excuses for them. If your child is in a situation that was totally avoidable and created by their own doing, don’t “bail them out.” Here’s a classic example: a student waits to start a big project until the night before it’s due – only to find that their laptop battery is dead and the computer won’t start. Although we understand the desire to protect our children from consequences, situations like the one described above should be used as a teaching experience. If the student hadn’t waited until the last minute to start, they would have discovered their computer problems earlier – in other words, there really is no excuse. Instead of writing an email to your student’s teacher on their behalf, take a step back and let your student accept the consequences (which will most likely be a reduction in points for turning in a late assignment). 2. Model appropriate behavior. If you find yourself in a situation where you have to take accountability for something, try your best to model positive behavior in front of your children. Even as adults, we make mistakes all the time – try to use these moments to explain accountability to your child. 3. Follow through. If you warn your child that there will be consequences to their actions, make sure to follow through. In the example used above, a parent might say a week before the assignment was due “I’m not going to write an email to your teacher if something goes wrong because you waited until the last minute.” Follow through! The bottom line is this: if you help your child avoid the direct repercussions to their actions, you are also taking away much of the accountability that they should be held responsible for. 4. Teach them to see failure in a positive light. We get it – no one likes to fail. It’s not a good feeling, and failure often comes paired with strong emotions that can be difficult to manage. Still, it’s important to remember that setbacks throughout life develop resilience. In addition, failure also teaches us ways to create new strategies in order to avoid the same mistakes.
February 24 Magic Show! 🪄🎩
Make plans to join us for a special Magic Show sponsored by PTA on Tuesday, February 24! 🎩✨ This event is free for PTA members and includes pizza and a drink. Please use this RSVP link so we can plan accordingly for food. Not a PTA member yet? No problem! For just a $10 entrance fee, you’ll receive admission to the event and become a PTA member. Join PTA here and don’t miss out on an evening of fun and magic! ✨ ¡Acompáñenos a un espectáculo de magia especial patrocinado por la PTA el martes 24 de febrero! 🎩✨ Este evento es gratuito para los miembros de la PTA e incluye pizza y una bebida. Use este enlace de confirmación para que podamos planificar la comida. ¿Aún no es miembro de la PTA? ¡No hay problema! Por solo $10 de entrada, recibirá acceso al evento y se convertirá en miembro de la PTA. ¡Únase a la PTA aquí y no se pierda una noche de diversión y magia! ✨
Supporting Language Learning at Home
You don’t need to speak Spanish to support your child’s Spanish learning! Encouragement, curiosity, and practice at home make a big difference. Please review the flyer for simple ideas you can try. Also, all students also have access to Imagine Español in their ClassLink LaunchPad account. This fun program helps build Spanish foundational literacy skills and confidence. Recommended Home Use: 20 minutes, 2 times per week. See the image so you know what to look for when your child logs in. Thank you for supporting bilingual learning at home! 💙
Yearbooks for Sale!
This school year is flying! 👉🏽Order here using code 26548. Don’t miss out! 📚✨ ¡Este año escolar se está pasando volando! 👉🏽Haz tu pedido aquí con el código 26548. ¡No te lo pierdas! 📚✨
Save the Date- April 2
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.
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! ¿Quieres conocer a otros papás, mantenerte involucrado y apoyar la escuela de tu hijo? ¡Únete al Club de Papás—un espacio para la conexión, la comunidad y la diversión entre todos los increíbles papás y figuras paternas de nuestra comunidad escolar!
Stay connected: Join our private WhatsApp group and Follow us on Facebook
Mantente conectado: Únete a nuestro grupo privado de WhatsApp y Síguenos en Facebook
Get involved, stay in the loop, and make a difference! ¡Involúcrate, mantente informado y marca la diferencia!
Upcoming Events
- February 13- Student Holiday/Professional Learning Day
- February 16- Student and Staff Holiday, KINDNESS WEEK!
- February 19- GT Showcase
- February 21- Piano Fanfare Festival @ CVPA- 2nd grade +
- February 24- Magic Show hosted by PTA, Doors Open 5:30 p.m.
- March 2-6- Read Across America & Book Fair Week
- March 5- Open House
- March 16-20- Spring Break
- April 2- BINGO Night
- April 3- Student & Staff Holiday
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Created with an image by Austin Pacheco