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This week we launched the Leader in Me with students across all classrooms. The Leader in Me experience began with our staff through Professional Development focused on learning and modeling the 7 Habits and 5 paradigms in education. Here is an overview...
7 HABITS:
- Habit 1: Be Proactive - You’re in Charge
- I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my actions. I make good, responsible choices without being asked, even when no one is looking.
- Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind - Have a Plan
- I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen.
- Habit 3: Put First Things First - Work First, Then Play
- I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.
- Habit 4: Think Win-Win - Everyone Can Win
- I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.
- Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood - Listen Before You Talk
- I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas.
- Habit 6: Synergize - Together Is Better
- I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone. I am humble.
- Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw - Balance Feels Best
- I take care of my body by eating right, exercising and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I find meaningful ways to help others.
5 PARADIGMS:
- PARADIGM OF LEADERSHIP: Everyone Can Be a Leader - We all have the ability to lead, serve, influence, and make a differences.
- PARADIGM OF POTENTIAL: Everyone Has Genius - Recognize and celebrate the unique gifts and talents of each student, teacher, parent, and community member.
- PARADIGM OF CHANGE: Change Starts with Me - Don’t sit back and wait for change. With this paradigm, individuals are proactive and empowered.
- PARADIGM OF MOTIVATION: Empower Students to Lead Their Own Learning - See the incredible synergy that develops throughout schools, districts, and classrooms when everyone has a voice.
- PARADIGM OF EDUCATION: Educators and Families Partner to Develop the Whole Person - Schools and districts work with families to guide each child to create their own best life.
Founded on the belief that everyone has the potential to lead, Leader in Me is a comprehensive framework that nurtures student leadership, fosters a culture of trust, and boosts academic success.
This week we celebrated Red Ribbon Week which inspires our community to be happy, healthy, and drug-free. Our focus as a school is on healthy choices. This is a great time to extend the conversation at home. Here is a link to Talking to Your Kids About Drugs.
This week we also participated in The Great California Shake -Out. We practiced what to do in case of an Earthquake while at school. Here is a link to resources so that you can prepare at home.
Looking Ahead...
October
24 - SSC/SGT Meeting
27 - Fall Festival (See Flyer Below)
31 - Costume Parade
November
6 - Visual & Performing Arts Rotation (VAPA): UTK, K, 2nd, & 3rd
9 - Extra Minimum Day (UTK-5th)
10 - No School: Veterans Day
13 - Julian Pie Pick-Up (Orders due on or before Nov. 1)
13-17 - Conferences: Minimum days: Dismissal at 11:40/11:50 all Week
13-17 - Scholastic Book Fair
16 - Turkey Trot
20-24 - No School: Thanksgiving Break
28 - SSC/SGT Meeting
30 - Visual & Performing Arts Rotation (VAPA): 1st, 4th, & 5th
December
7 - Visual & Performing Arts Rotation (VAPA): UTK, K, 2nd, & 3rd
18-January 2 - No School: Winter Break
January
3 - School Resumes
15 - No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
25 - Visual & Performing Arts Rotation (VAPA): 1st, 4th, & 5th
Xello
Xello for Elementary students helps spark curiosity about the future! San Diego Unified has emailed families access to the Xello Family Portal, so that you can help our youngest learners develop a solid foundation for future success. On the Xello platform, students can formulate the building blocks of meaningful life and career development, setting them up for smoother transitions in school and life.
Jones Elementary
Check out our school website for PeachJar Flyers, Counseling Resources, Family Handbook, Staff Contact Lists, After School Programs, Enrollment Information and so much more!
Email: contact@sandi.net
Website: https://jones.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 2751 Greyling Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 605-8800
Facebook: facebook.com/JonesElementary
Twitter: @JonesElemSDUSD
Jones Elementary PTA
Our Parent Teacher Association works with Jones Elementary to provide programs and support to benefit the students, their families, teachers, school administration and the community. Run entirely by volunteers, the PTA raises money to support enrichment programs, program instructors, educational assemblies and field trips, family events, and special classroom supplies.
As always, we need your membership, support and ability to volunteer. You can become a member using Totem, a respected membership management service. Please contact us with other thoughts on how we are doing, and your ideas on how you can become involved. We look forward to hearing from you.
Email: jonesdolphinspta@gmail.com
Website: https://jpjonespta.org/
Location: 2751 Greyling Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619)605-8800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonesPTA/