May 15, 2022
Dear Families,
Parents reached out to let us know of a scheduling conflict for our 8th Grade Celebration on June 1. After looking into it, we realized that we have 27 families who have an 8th grader and a 5th grader this year. For this reason we will be making adjustments to our schedule so that parents can participate in both 5th grade and 8th grade fun. We expect to communicate those changes on Monday.
If your student is taking Algebra next year, please consider taking advantage of the summer opportunities detailed below. They are not required to take the class, but we feel strongly that students will be more confident and successful at the start of the year if they do participate. Please reach out to your student’s math teacher with any questions.
We are encouraging students to keep their academic momentum going as we end the year. Teachers are supporting students in completing outstanding assignments and reworking some for improved outcomes. Students who have not submitted work by the end of the day on May 27, will be asked to do so prior to participating in PAW Day festivities. As soon as loose ends are tied up, they will join their peers for the remainder of the fun.
Many thanks to the PTO and parent volunteers who made the 7th grade party a huge success this week! It is so fun to watch the students having so much fun!
We hope you are having a great weekend!
Warm Regards,
Aimee C. White
Heather Markward
MAY & JUNE 2022
May 17 - 20 - 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
May 19 - 6th Grade Spring Party @ JMS, 3:30 - 5:30pm
May 23 - Spring Season Athletic Individual Team Celebrations
May 24 - 7th/8th Grade Choir Concert, 7pm
May 25 - Orchestra Concert, Grades 6 - 8, 7pm
May 26 - Athletic Meeting at UAHS for Parents & Athletes, 6pm (see below)
May 29 - UAHS Commencement Exercises
May 30 - No School, Memorial Day
May 31 - PAW Day
June 1 - 8th Grade Celebration, Last Day of School, End Semester 2
June 1 - Early Dismissal, 1:30pm
ALGEBRA READINESS - Students entering Algebra in 8th grade may benefit from the following two options to feel more confident in Algebra. The Algebra teachers will teach and assess these skills; however, the pace of the lessons may seem fast to students who have not previewed the concepts.
Khan Academy
- Online videos, practice, and assessments.
- Recommended lessons, no teacher support.
- Free and self-paced.
Step 1: Register for the course using this LINK (select top link if redirected)
You’re joining: 22-23 Getting Ready for Algebra
Login with your existing account
Continue with google (use your uaschools email address and password)
Add Birthday (if needed)
Wait for approval (may take up to 5 school days)
Step 2: Take the course challenge
The course challenge is designed as a pre-assessment. Students are not expected to
understand all of the questions asked on the initial course challenge assessment.
Step 3: Once you have completed the course challenge, work through the Units in order.
- Watch the videos, complete the practice problems, and complete the quizzes and tests.
Summer Academy
- Aleks - Online practice and assessments.
- Teacher support through in-person meetings.
- Free and teacher-supported
UAHS ATHLETICS YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS - Upper Arlington High School coaches and players are offering several camps this summer for elementary and middle school students! Please see this flier for a list of these opportunities.
UA MOBLIE LEARNING RESOURCE SITE UPDATES - CHECK OUT WHAT’S NEW FOR FAMILIES - Take a look at the new Use of Personal Devices in School page in the UAMobile Learning Resource center. This page can help families set up management of personal devices during the school day so as not to create distractions during school hours.
END OF YEAR AND 2022-23 STUDENT DEVICE INFORMATION - All students, except graduating seniors and students withdrawing from UACS, will retain their iPads over the summer of 2022. If a family would prefer that we hold a student’s iPad over the summer months, please have them reach out directly to [email protected].
- Students that are withdrawing from UACS at the end of the school year need to turn in their iPad, case, and charger to the main office of their school or The Technology Department at The Graf Center. When buildings receive information about a withdrawal, it is the building's responsibility to collect all outstanding books and technology devices from the family.
- The following information pertains to the start of the 2022-23 school year.
- Grades 1-8 - Students retain their devices from the 21-22 school year for continued use.
- Grade 9 - Students will swap the iPad 6 from their 8th-grade year (21-22) for an iPad 8 during the Freshman First Day in August 2022.
LIBRARY BOOKS DUE - All Jones library books are due back to the LC by May 23rd. Please email Ms. Lombardi at [email protected] if you have questions about your student's library account.
PAW DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - May 31 is PAW Day at Jones and we need about 20 parent volunteers in the morning and about 20 parent volunteers in the afternoon. There are 2 time slots needed to be filled: 9:10 until about 11:45 and 12:20 until about 2:45. If someone wants to do both sessions that is okay, too. There are 12 outside spots and 8 inside spots where we need help. Once we have the names, the expectations of the day will be sent. Here is the link to volunteer. Thank you!
LUNCH CHANGES MAY 17 - 20 - Our 7th grade students will eat during 5th period while the 8th graders are in Washington, DC.
YEARBOOK ORDER - Don't forget to place your orders online for a 2021-22 Jones Yearbook at Yearbook ordering link. Yearbooks can be purchased anytime between now and May 2022. Also, if you have any pictures of JMS Spring concerts (choir, band, orchestra) or Spring sports (boys volleyball, track, LAX, boys tennis, softball, baseball, etc.) please email them to Janie Greiner at [email protected]. Yearbooks will be mailed to your home and should start arriving at the BEGINNING OF AUGUST!
8TH GRADE CLASS PORTRAIT: If you would like to purchase the 8th grade class portrait, you can click here to purchase the portrait through the USA FOTO website.
2022-23 ALL SPORT MEETING - Please plan to attend this Mandatory ALL-SPORT Introduction to Interscholastic Athletics meeting on May 26, 2022 at 6:00pm in the UAHS Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 5:45pm. Athlete and one parent/guardian attendance at this May 26 meeting is mandatory. This meeting is for rising 7th and 8th graders.
Jones Sports Offered
2022 FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION - If your child wishes to participate in 2022-23 Fall Athletics, please follow the Registration link below. Mandatory attendance for ALL Fall Sports is August 1, 2022 through the completion of the season. Please plan accordingly.
Questions?
Reach out to a coach below:
Jones Coaches
Jones Fall Registration Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xqbBfnKfqrBNDPogQrFH6c2JSnVJ8sqd/view?usp=sharing
JONES PTO
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Upcoming Dates and Volunteer Opportunities!
JMart is OPEN and we need volunteers! Check out the sign up link below to help out...
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Become a PARENT/FAMILY Mentor and join Family Connect!
The Jones PTO is looking for families to join our family connect program! Please review the information below and reach out if you have interest! We are also looking for an individual who would like to join the PTO board as a member who would help connect families and continue building this program with the district. Preferably someone who will be involved with Jones for a few years!
Family Connect Program: We are here to help connect new families who could use help navigating all things related to school and community (such as academics, sports, clubs, PTO, extracurriculars, community traditions and celebrations, etc.) to those families who have more experience. Our end goal with this program is to promote hospitality and friendship.
If you are interested in learning more about being a Host Family, please click here:
https://forms.gle/3dmjxLLLM683cuoE9
If you have any questions at all please contact Elaine Alicea ([email protected])
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