This Week at Jones...
Celebrations, Priorities, Updates, and Tidbits
Ira B. Jones Mission Statement: The Ira B. Jones learning community is committed to empowering ALL students to become highly successful global citizens.
Measuring Student Learning
In a broader sense, here is last year's data shared by April Dockery, the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning. As educators we need to remain aware of our data - our classroom, school, and district data. This past week I learned that Jones is still classified as a FOCUS school in North Carolina because of the size of the gap between our highest and lowest performing subgroups. However, last year we started to narrow that gap and I do believe if we work TOGETHER we can continue our progress.
I referenced linked articles's focus on measuring student learning. Here is an example of teachers at Jones using padlets (digital bulletin board) to present what they have learned.
http://padlet.com/eva_page/ndkt19kldis4
http://padlet.com/eva_page/pyf7y9zu5nqy
http://padlet.com/eva_page/tjkskuu6iao1
What do you have to share? It is okay to share and brag about the cool things you are doing in YOUR class. Here is a digital wall for you share out on.
We've been waiting and waiting ....
Walk to School Day
Your help is needed!
Early Release Day Plans
The schedule for the day (given out in BOY materials):
Early Release Schedules for 2015-2016
Food will be delivered to each room by the cafeteria – so Ms. Lynn will need lunch counts on Early Release days.
We will NOT have recess on Early Release Days
Academic Focus – NO REWARD PARTIES/CELEBRATIONS ON ER DAYS
Prioritize Fundations (K-3), Literacy and Math instruction
Early Release Schedule
Grade Level Specials
5th Grade 8:10-8:45
1st Grade: 8:50 – 9:25
Kindergarten: 9:30-10:05
2nd Grade: 10:10-10:45
3rd Grade: 11:30-12:05
4th Grade: 10:50-11:25
Volunteers at First Baptist Church of Asheville - they serve 12 Jones students every Wednesday. Snacks, 1:1 tutoring, play time, dinner AND transportation.
Nancy Clayton
From the past two weeks! YEA Nancy and Claudia!
Claudia Yokum
Parent Discussion Group and Lunch - K-2
Friday, Oct 16, 2015, 11:00 AM
Media Center, Jones Elementary
Community Night
This event is part of our Racial Equity work.
Sunday, Oct 11, 2015, 05:00 PM
Lee Walker Heights, Youthful Hands Building
Salary and Bonus Information
Don't forget to make your United Way donation - every donation counts toward our school-wide participation!
Ira B. Jones Elementary School
Email: sarah.cain@acsgmail.net
Website: http://jones.ashevillecityschools.net/
Location: 544 Kimberly Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States
Phone: 828-350-6700
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Twitter: @irabjones