Family Update - February 2, 2025

Dear families,

Just like that, it's February!

Students who participate in any Jones clubs will have their group picture taken Monday during Flex. Also on Monday, we will have Packing for the Streets. If your student needs service hours, please find additional information below.

Dr. Hunt will be visiting us on Wednesday. We are always happy to have him in the building!

Warm regards,

Aimee White, Principal

Keona Walker, Assistant Principal

Here is the link to Jones Weekend Update:

https://youtu.be/JewiybC8DpA

8th-grade Spanish students will be collecting canned goods for the "SOUPER BOWL"

Cans will be collected next week, February 3rd -7th for Heart to Heart Food Pantry.

Boxes will be located outside the main office and in the cafeteria.

Together, we can tackle hunger!

Contact: Señora Gomez jagomez@uaschools.org or Profe Mendoza pmendoza@uaschools.org

with questions

JMS will be holding their next Packing for the Streets on Monday, February 3, for students to earn 30 minutes of service hours. During this event we pack bagged meals for nearby homeless shelters and Heart to Heart Food Pantry. There is a QR code posted in the hallways for students to sign up if they are interested. Your student can also use this link, but he/she needs to be signed in with their school email address so we can take accurate attendance. Each student is asked to complete 5 service hours during the school year and are due by mid-April.

This semester, we are thrilled to introduce the Career Explorations Speaker Series. This optional program will take place during Flex in the JMS cafeteria, providing students with the chance to learn from professionals in a variety of fields and gain insights into potential career paths. Students can sign up for sessions with speakers that interest them by visiting this link: Career Explorations Speaker Series Sign Up. Here's the dynamic list of our JMS speaker series open to all grade levels:

• February 5, Bob Davidek (Computer Software Executive)

• February 6, Joshua Wright (Writer, Marketing & Communications for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)

• February 10, Max Morlocke (Software Engineer/Startup Cofounder)

• February 11, Jon Williams (Video Game Design)

• February 18, Ryan DeMay (Sports Fields: Design, Build, and Maintenance as a STEM Career)

• February 19, Erin Hoge (elh&co, 3D Modeling, Space Planning, Renderings)

• February 24, Angie Theaker (Director, Strategic Project Management Advancement Information Technology, The Ohio State University)

• March 4, Dr. Corey Stiver (Pediatric Cardiology)

• March 5, Kari Mazzaferro (Product Developer Manager/Horticulturalist)

• March 26, Meghan Moledor, PMP (Pharmaceutical Scientist)

• April 1, Dr. Kelly Tyler (Dermatologist/Physician)

• April 2, Angela Morelli (LISW-S; Clinical Social Worker)

• April 14, Dr. Elizabeth Griffith (Professor of Earth Sciences at The Ohio State University)

On Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, all students at Jones will take the second segment of the writing checkpoint assessment. The initial data point was collected from students in October. Staff will use the new results to assist students in refining their writing goals to enhance their skills. Furthermore, the results from this assessment will help students and staff prepare for the upcoming state assessments scheduled for April.

Please make sure your student gets sufficient rest and has their ipad fully charged for the assessment. We will run an adjusted schedule, so make sure students are at school on time to take the assessment.

Volunteer at Jmart during student lunch period. After eating students can stop by Jmart. This is a really simple and fun to see the students in their natural school environment while interacting with them.

Responsibilities include opening the lockers and setting out sale items, interacting with students, collecting cash and closing procedures for deposit. Cash box and key is kept with Melissa Thien in the office and opening / closing process are outlined in Cash Box.

Grab a friend or meet a new friend while you experience Jones Middle School and students in their own environment. If you have any questions or have a problem once you arrive please contact Annette Cullman 614.425.1605.

Thank you from Jones PTO!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FABA62F4-47108672-jmart#/

Jones Talent Show Auditions will take place after school on February 18, 19, and 20th. Rehearsals are after school on February 26th and 27th, with the Talent Show performance at 7 p.m. on February 28th.

Link to sign up for auditions

If you have any questions, please email either Julia Gomez at jagomez@uaschools.org or Alice Speegle at aspeegle@uaschools.org.

If your baby is graduating 8th grade this year, send in a photo and some words of encouragement for the Jones yearbook! The cost is $20, and the funds raised go towards scholarships for camps and school trips for Jones students.

The deadline to submit is March 15th, but we do have limited space in the yearbook pages, so don't delay!

*Please send in only one tribute per student to allow for as many students as possible to get a spot.

Link to our page on Local Level Events

If you have any questions, email Alice Speegle at aspeegle@uaschools.org

iPad Parent Control Information

The UACS Technology department provides 2 ways for caregivers to manage screen time, review web history, manage apps and internet access after school hours. The typical built-in Apple ScreenTime and Parental controls do not work because the district manages iPads for school use at a district level - the typical consumer level settings are not available. Caregivers can review web activity and disable internet access through the Lightspeed Relay Parent Portal. Additionally, caregivers can control app access and set rules through the JAMF Parent app. Questions may be directed to FamilyTechHelp@uaschools.org.

JAMF Parental Controls Manual

JAMF Parental Setup and Guide Videos

Lightspeed Parent Portal

Transportation Questions: schoolbusquestions@uaschools.org or call 614-487-6477

Upper Arlington Schools Lunch Information link: https://www.uaschools.org/NutritionalServices.aspx

PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://ps-uar.metasolutions.net/public/home.html

If you need assistance logging into PowerSchool, you may reach out to: Building Secretary Melissa Thien at mthien@uaschools.org or familytechhelp@uaschools.org

Student Fees/SPS EZpay: https://www.spsezpay.com/upperarlington/login.aspx

FEBRUARY

February 3 PTO Meeting 8:30am

February 3 Packing for the Streets, Rm. 104, 3:30pm

February 3 Yearbook Club Picture Day, 2:15pm

February 7 Ski Club, Week #4

February 11 Winter Athletic Recognition Night, 5 - 8pm

February 12 6th Grade Class Mtg., Flex

February 13 7th Grade Class Mtg., Flex

February 13 Middle School Band Festival @ UAHS, 7:30pm

February 14 8th Grade Class Mtg., Flex

February 14 Ski Club, Week #5

February 17 No School – Presidents’ Day

February 20 Talent Show Auditions, 3:30 - 5pm

February 21 Hour of Code, Advisory

February 21 Rotation 4 Ends (Global Language)

February 21 Ski Club Makeup, if needed

February 26 Talent Show Tech Crew Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5pm

February 27 DC Bus Meeting, FLEX

February 27 8th Grade Orchestra @ UAHS Orchestra Concert

February 28 Talent Show, 7pm