(ROCKWALL, TX — February 1, 2018) The Jones Elementary Library just held their first ever Kid Inventor Challenge! January 17 was Kid Inventor Day and Jones wanted to get the students’ to think in a different way. The competition was run by Mrs. Loya, the librarian, and students were challenged with creating either a new […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) This year, Jones Elementary School incorporated a cowboy theme for its Family Math Night. The purpose of Family Math Night is to provide engaging math activities to students and their families, ones which they can enjoy together that night as well as at home with common materials—cards, dice, beans, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 28, 2017) Rowdy, the Dallas Cowboys mascot, visited Jones to promote good behavior and respect. The Jones PTA sponsored the pep rally and every grade was able to participate. Throughout the pep rally, Rowdy and his pal discussed how students can respect each other. There was an anti-bullying message that talked […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 28, 2017) The Chick-Fil-A cow stopped by with some yummy breakfast for special students at Jones Elementary! Every year, Jones participates in Chick-Fil-A’s Core Essential’s program. This program encourages students to be better citizens and friends by treating others right, making smart decisions, and maximizing their potential. Teachers each chose one […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 5, 2016) The Jones Elementary Robotics team overcame an unfortunate setback and won first place at the 2016 Rockwall ISD Robotics Competition.The team is in its second year of competition and consists of eight 5th and 6th graders: Hallie Curry, Joey Duran, Cate Hargrave, Brooklyn Harmon, Connor Hatley, Gabriel Riker, Zain […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) Gloria Mendez, a custodian at Dorris Jones Elementary was selected as SSC’s Employee of the Year! In order to be chosen, a custodian must first be selected as employee of the month. These employees are picked based on customer service, attendance, and a number of other characteristics. When speaking […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 23, 2016) Several students from Jones Elementary School saw their hard work pay off in a big way during this year’s Rockwall ISD Elementary UIL Academic Competitions held at Utley Middle School earlier this month. Students competed in the following categories: Oral Reading, Music Memory, Spelling, Chess, Number Sense, Storytelling, Ready […]