The PTA needs you! The executive board needs two committed parents to fill spots as a secretary and a treasurer! These are not incredibly difficult jobs and they won’t eat up a huge amount of your time. It just requires a commitment. We generally meet once a month for about two hours, and we have […]
Our Jaguar Jog goal is $10,000
We’ve officially kicked off our spring Jaguar Jog fundraiser; flyers should come home this week. The Jaguar Jog is our spring fundraiser. We challenge students to each raise $20 and run as many laps as possible during the schoolwide Jog day, Monday, April 15. Students will receive a special Jaguar Jog T-shirt and complete laps […]
Draw and Learn returns for 2 additional sessions
Draw and Learn will offer two class options this spring, after quickly filling its first session, which began in February. One class will meet on Wednesdays, starting March 27 and running through May 29. The other class will meet Thursdays from March 28 through May 30. (Please note NO classes on 4/4 or 4/10. The […]
Stagelights still open for spring
Stagelights is still accepting students in its afterschool drama program that meets Tuesdays this spring. Stagelights lessons are age-appropriate and explore all elements of the dramatic arts—characterization, improvisation, creative movement, puppetry, vocal technique, comedic timing, blocking, personal confidence, costume, scenery and much more, all while having FUN! All children will be cast in a “learning […]
A+ Kids Theatre Camp reopens in April
After being cut short by winter snow in December, A+ Kids Theatre Camp will return for a second two-week camp this spring. This afterschool program is open to first- through fifth-graders and it will be filled with singing, games, drama and more. Students will perform a musical on the final day of class. Theatre camp […]
Girls running club returning this spring
The Jones Girls Run Club gets back up and running on March 20. This afterschool program is a multifaceted wellness and running program designed just for girls in 3rd through 5th grade. It meets each Wednesday from 3 to 4 p.m. and wraps with the chance to run a 5K race on Friday, May 3. […]
Join us for Swarm Night: March 2
What: Jones PTA Spirit Night with the Greensboro Swarm basketball team. When: Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m. Who: The entire Jones community is welcome! Where: The Fieldhouse at Greensboro Coliseum Complex Why: It’ll be a fun way to connect with others and show our Jaguar Pride! If you can, wear your Jones spiritwear. Cost: […]
Share some love for teachers with a Valentine’s bite
We are trying something different this year. We’re expanding our usual Valentine’s Day Teacher Appreciation treat bar to include LUNCH! And since the awards ceremony is planned for Feb. 14, we’re moving our luncheon to Feb. 13. We are asking families to make or purchase subs, sandwiches or wraps (enough to feed 10-12 people). We […]
Black History Month events planned
Jones has some exciting events planned in February to mark Black History Month. Here’s what’s on tap: Feb 1-28: Black History Trivia Black History Trivia questions will be asked each day during morning announcements. The class that submits the most correct answers each week will receive a popcorn/movie party the following week. Therefore, each class […]
Show your ‘Glow’ at Feb. 8 dance
What: Schoolwide “Glow Dance,” a fundraiser for the fifth grade. When: Friday, Feb. 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Details: DJ ACE will be playing the hottest tunes. Students are encouraged to wear black and neon colors. Cost: Attending the dance is free; Pizza, treats and Polaroid photo booth photos will be sold to raise money for the […]