This is a reminder that Friday, December 17th is an Early Dismissal for students. All schools will dismiss at 11:30. Jones County Public Schools are closed for students for winter break from December 20-January 5th. We hope all families have a wonderful holiday season!
HOSA Sock Drive!
Happy Sunday.....
Please remember to join us for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Maysville, today at 5:00. If your child plans to sing, they must be checked in by an adult at 4:30. See you soon!
Our beginning teachers from across the county discuss lesson plan and classroom strategies.
Soccer Skills clinic at Maysville Elem. School Gym,
Tues, Nov. 16, 6pm-7pm,
Ages 5-12.
$5 per child, register upon arrival
Exciting News....
We are excited to announce that we will soon have a 2nd bus driver for Bus 131. JCPS is one of the only districts in the southeast region, to have a bus driver SURPLUS!! Notification will be given to all parents prior to adding the second route. This is just an opportunity to let you know ahead of time.
A free online literacy resource for parents to use at home.
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/parents-corner/literacy-home-digital-childrens-reading-initiative
Ms. Williams and her Computer Science students present their gaming projects to the Trenton Elementary students, showing the younger students the planning process, the coding techniques, and final products.
A few of many former Jones County students that are now amazing employees for Jones County Public Schools.
Don't forget ... Make Up pictures will be taken tomorrow (11/3) for those students who were absent on fall picture day in September.
Just a reminder....Parent Night at the MES Book Fair, Thursday (10/28) from 4:30-7:00 in the media center. See you there!
Wear your ORANGE tomorrow in a show of solidarity against bullying!
REMINDER:
Thursday, October 14th, is an Early Release Day. School will dismiss at 11:30 for students.
Friday, October 15th, is a Required Teacher Workday, which means no school for students.
Three awesome principals
Happy National Principals Month to our elementary admins!
The Filling Station presents: Jones County - A Perfect 10!
Ms. Grimmett tasked the AIG Mustangs with creating a chair that would support George and Bruno.
Jones County Parks and Recreation, Friends of the Brock Mill, Sheriff Wineman and the Sheriff's Office, and the Neuse Regional Libraries will be hosting a family-friendly Movie Night on September 24, 2021, at 7:00 pm.
On Thursday, September 9, our THIRD GRADE students will take the Beginning of Grade (BOG) Reading assessment. The test serves several purposes:
1. It establishes a baseline for 3rd grade reading skills.
2. Students who score a level 3 on the BOG demonstrate reading proficiency which satisfies the Read to Achieve legislation.
3. This data is used to measure against the End of Grade (EOG) data to show student growth .
Please remember to do your best - but don't stress. Take your time and try! Get a good night's sleep on Wednesday night and eat breakfast Thursday morning. Make sure you arrive at school on time Thursday morning!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Gillis for more information!
Happy Labor Day, Mustangs!
Remember, no school on Monday. See you on Tuesday!
