#NoPlaceLikeJones
Family Updates for the Week of March 24, 2024
Friday, March 29, is an Early Release Day!
Principal Corner
Dear Jones Elementary Families,
I hope this message finds you well and filled with anticipation for the upcoming break. As we embark on the last week before Spring Break, I want to update you on what's in store for our students and how we plan to make this week productive.
- Focused Learning: While we want our students to enjoy themselves, we also recognize the importance of maintaining focus on academics. Our teachers have planned engaging lessons and review sessions to ensure that learning continues right up until the last day.
- Safety Measures: As always, the safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority. We will continue to adhere to all behavioral expectations and safety protocols to ensure a safe learning environment for everyone.
- Gratitude: Lastly, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our families for their continued support throughout this school year. Your partnership is invaluable, and we look forward to continuing our journey together in the next few months.
Friday is an early release day for students, and they will be dismissed from school at noon. March 29th also marks the end of the 3rd quarter, and when we return to school after spring break, we will only have nine weeks of school left!
If you haven't already heard about our recent career fair, I encourage you to speak to your students and find out all about it. Ms. Booth did a great job planning a very interactive, engaging, and accessible fair. We had many volunteers who joined us and contributed to making it a huge success, including the team from Mountain Area Medical Airlift (MAMA). They kicked off the event by landing one of their helicopters on our baseball field, which was a fantastic sight!
I invite you to visit our school's website and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/irabjones/ and follow us on Twitter @Principal_IBJ and Instagram @IraB.JonesElementary. These will serve as a resource tool for all upcoming events, the student/family handbook, and important reminders, and you can catch up with all the wonderful things our students and teachers are doing. I also send out a weekly family newsletter. Please ensure we have updated contact information so you can stay informed of all our school happenings.
As a school leader and a parent, I understand the necessity of healthy communication between families and the school. I welcome your questions, celebrations, or concerns at any time. You can call the school at 828.350.6700 or email me at ruafika.cobb@acsgmail.net.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Ruafika Cobb
Principal
Ira B. Jones Elementary School
#noplacelikejones
IBJ Afterschool Clubs
Attention Jones Families! The FTO is excited to announce the second session of Afterschool Clubs, starting the week of April 15th! Clubs will be offered this time on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays, after school until 5pm. Students may sign up for one day, or both! Registration will open later this week, so please stay tuned! Clubs for this session feature another exciting and diverse mix like:
- Yoga
- Mosaic-Making
- Camp Bangin' & Sangin' with Local Musician Billy Jonas
- Soccer
- Build-Your-Own Lego
- Coding with Ms. Sorensen
- School of Rock Rock n' Roll musicians club
- Ukulele & Music Games with Ms. Park
...and MORE great choices for ages K-5. Session 2 will last for 6 weeks, and scholarship spots will again be available for those with demonstrated financial need. Get ready to sign up later this week! Questions? Email the FTO at jonesafterschool@gmail.com.
FTO Meeting: March 27 @ 5:15 pm
Upcoming Events
- Friday, March 29: End of Q3
- Friday, March 29: Early Release Day for Students
- Week of April 1 - 5: Spring Break
- Wednnesday, April 17: FTO Meeting
- Thursday, April 18: IBJ Read Together Day
- Thursday, April 25: Moving Up Night
- Friday, April 26: FTO Dance-a-thon
- Friday, May 10: Spring Fling
- Wednesday, May 15: An Evening of Black Excellence Event
Email: ruafika.cobb@acsgmail.net
Phone: 828.350.6700