Current Happenings
March of Dimes Reading Champions
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
J. Will Jones participated in the March of Dimes Reading Champions program, which is a reading motivation program for Houston-area elementary students that also encourages community activism
Texas Bluebonnet Award Voting
Thursday, January 31, 2008
On January 31st, J. Will Jones had 110 students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades who cast votes for their favorite Texas Bluebonnet Book nominee. Votes were counted by Ms. Putney and the school favorite
Kim Brown to Visit J. Will Jones
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Kim Brown, sister of Marc Brown who writes the Arthur series, will visit J. Will Jones on March 11, 2008. Kim Brown was the inspiration for the character D.W., who is Arthur's sister. Her visit is
Texas Bluebonnet Award
Monday, December 3, 2007
For the 2nd time in 3 years, students in 3rd thru 5th grade will be participating in the Texas Bluebonnet Award voting at the end of January, 2008. Established in 1979, this award encourages Texas
Name That Book Contest
Monday, December 3, 2007
J. Will Jones will be represented by a team of 6 fourth and fifth graders at the HISD Library Services Name-that-Book Contest in April for the first time in five years. So far, 39 interested fourth
November was American Heritage Month in HISD. American Heritage Month is the time during which HISD celebrates all that unites the people of our great country. Special emphasis is placed on the U.S. Constitution and other founding documents that establish the fundamental rights and liberties guaranteed to all Americans.
The theme of this year’s observance is “E Pluribus Unum – Out of Many, One.” E Pluribus Unum, the first motto of the United States, was created for use on the Great Seal of the United States. The designers of the Great Seal intended the motto to represent the unity of the original thirteen states. Today it has come to symbolize the unity of all Americans.
The HISD Social Studies Curriculum for all grades includes objectives and instructional considerations that support American Heritage Month. Additionally, online resources for teachers are posted on the Social Studies Curriculum web site at www.hisdsocialstudies.org.
J. WILL JONES ELEMENTARY
