February 13 - Jones STEM Magnet News & Notes

UTSA is inviting families to participate in the UT San Antonio Day of Discovery, an engaging career exploration event designed for middle school students and their families. This event will allow students to explore various career paths, discover their interests, and learn about the wide array of opportunities available to them in the future.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, March 28th 2026
• Time: 9:30am-2:30pm
• Location: UT San Antonio Main Campus - One UTSA Circle, San Antonio TX 78249 (Student Union)

At the Day of Discovery, they are offering sessions specifically catered to the five high school endorsement pathways outlined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Additional Information:

• Select sessions will be available in Spanish
• Free shuttle service will be available from the UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
• Lunch will be provided to event participants
• The event will include a resource fair and prize drawings
• Registration is open now and seating is limited (click here)!

Families are invited to join us Tuesday, March 3, at Skateland West for our Second Annual Magnet Skate Night. The event will be from 6-8PM. Skaters pay $6 at the door. This event is open to current and incoming magnet students and their families. The optional RSVP form is used to plan staffing.

Everyone is invited to our Women in STEM Expo at Jones Middle School in recognition of Women's Month.

We will have activities and presenters focused on ALL students from grades 3-8. The event will be on the Jones campus from 5:30-7 PM on March 24. We will have a variety of activities and make-and-takes. Family and community members are welcome!

We’re reaching out to the greater STEM community to volunteer for our annual Women in STEM event! Don’t let the title fool you—we welcome volunteers of all genders. Our focus is on celebrating women during March—Women’s History Month—while inspiring all students to explore STEM careers.

This is your chance to show students the incredible diversity of opportunities in STEM. It’s not just about engineers or scientists—there are civil, structural, environmental, and construction engineers, mathematicians, zoologists, and so much more! By sharing your experiences, you can help spark curiosity and passion in both girls and boys, showing them what’s possible in these exciting fields.

Come be a part of shaping the future of STEM! Your time and expertise can make a lasting impact and help students envision themselves in careers they may never have considered.

Join us in inspiring, empowering, and creating the next generation of STEM leaders!