In this issue:
Campus Calendar
- September 12 - Online T-Shirt Store Opens
- September 16-18 - 7th Grade Toyota Field Trips
- September 18 - Panda Express Fundraiser
- October 1 - 8th Grade Field Trip - Science & Engineering Academy High School
- October 7 - Magnet Family Bowling Night @ Bandera Bowl
- October 13 - Student Holiday, No Classes
- October 22 - 8th Grade Field Trip (Partial Class) - Trinity University
- October 24 - Trunk or Treat
* Parents, keep an eye out for emails from Ms. Fehrenbacher before each field trip to verify lunch counts.
Other Updates and Information
- Principal Lazo's Newsletter - Information on immunizations, technology, PTA, and more
- Counseling Department Newsletter - Information on the guidance curriculum, available resources, and more
- On-campus clubs are beginning to meet. Students may not participate in any club until the permission form has been submitted. Ask your student or club sponsor for additional details.
Attendance Matters, Every Day
We want to emphasize the importance of daily school attendance. If your student is home sick, please send documentation to jones.attendance@nisd.net
Documentation from parents and doctors helps keep our staff informed so we can help students stay caught up with their coursework. This documentation does not impact the attendance requirements for high school credit courses. Students who miss more than 17 days in any high school credit course -- regardless of the reason -- must make up the attendance hours through after-school or weekend sessions.
Our students and teachers work hard every day, and time out of class is a challenge for everyone. We know people get sick, and we understand the need to stay home and get healthy. We still value daily attendance.
Panda Express Fundraiser
We are hosting a fundraiser through Panda Express restaurants around the country. The money we raise will be used to purchase t-shirts for these teams at Jones MS:
- Solar Car
- Lego Robotics
- Drone Aviators
To participate, purchase any food from Panda Express on September 18, through their online app. Enter the code 9006465 at checkout to credit our fundraiser.
This only applied to sales through the online app, but anyone around the country can participate at their local Panda Express location, so please share the fundraising code with family and friends wherever they are!
Trunk or Treat (and candy drive)
Jones Middle School is hosting our FOURTH ANNUAL Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24, from 5:30-7:00 PM. Families are welcome!
Beginning September 24, we will begin our annual candy drive to collect candy to distribute at Trunk or Treat. Bring bags of 33 oz or more candy to the front office to help your grade level win!
Jones Magnet Family Bowling Night
We are thrilled to invite you to our STEM Bowling Party! Bandera Bowling needs a preliminary headcount for lane reservations. Please RSVP by September 29th. This is a soft RSVP, so if an additional sibling would like to join us on the day of the party, they are more than welcome. You will pay Bandera Bowling based on the actual number of students and siblings attending. Parents can also bowl; however, there is no fee for those who choose not to participate.
Location: Bandera Bowling, 6700 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78238
Date: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Cost: $6.50 (includes 2 games and shoe rental)
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
You will pay on site when you arrive. Please RSVP with this form to give us an approximate count.
T-Shirts and Hoodies for Sale
Our online store is open, selling hoodies and house shirts. Orders will be delivered to campus before Christmas break. Please double-check sizes before you order. The online store does not offer returns or exchanges.
We continue to sell magnet shirts for $10 cash in the STEM office.