In this issue:
Campus Calendar
- March 21 - STEAMfest at Jay High School (10 AM - 1 PM)
- March 24 - Women in STEM Expo (5:30 - 7 PM)
- March 26 - 6th Grade Field Trip - Jay HS
- April 14 - STAAR Reading (6, 7, 8 Grade)
- April 15 - 8th Grade Magnet Night at A/R Entertainment (6 - 8 PM)
- April 20 - STAAR Science (8 Grade)
- April 21 - STAAR Social Studies (8 Grade)
- April 28 - STAAR Math/Algebra EOC (6, 7, 8 Grade)
- April 29 - STEM & GT Showcase (5:30 - 7 PM)
Jones STEM Events
Jay Science & Engineering Academy STEAMfest - March 21
Jay Science & Engineering Academy is hosting their annual STEAMfest on Saturday, March 21. This free, family friendly event is at the Jay HS campus from 10:00 - 1:00. There are always lots of exciting activities. Come look for the Jones STEM table!
Jones STEM Women in STEM Expo
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!
8th Grade Events
8th Grade Magnet School Night at A/R Entertainment
- Join 8th grade magnet students and families from Jones STEM, Zachry, and Hobby for an evening of fun at AR Entertainment (4522 Fredericksburg Rd) on Wednesday, April 15, from 6-8PM. AR Entertainment is offering special pricing that evening for Mini-Golf, Laser Tag, Skating, and more. Families are welcome. Any unaccompanied students must be picked up by 8 PM. AR will be open to the public that evening. This RSVP form is to help us get an approximate count of participants.
Dandelion Ceremony
- 8th Grade families - please save the date for this special event where we honor our magnet 8th graders one last time before they leave Jones STEM Magnet School and transition to high school! The event will be Monday, May 11, at 6:30, at the Northside Activity Center (at 410 and Culebra).
Community Events
Community Summer Camps
Here is information about local community summer camps. These are not operated by Northside ISD, and you can reach out directly to the camp for information.
- St. Philip's College - June Math & Science Summer Academy (SAMSA)
- Ages: 11-15
- Dates: June 8-25, Monday-Thursday, 9:00-4:00 (free breakfast at 8AM)
- Cost: FREE
- Information: https://www.alamo.edu/spc/experience-spc/campus-life/youth-programs/samsa/
- St. Philip's College - July Motivating & Engaging in STEM Activities (MESA)
- Grades: 6-12
- Dates: July 6-23, Monday-Thursday, 9:00-4:00 (free breakfast at 8AM)
- Cost: FREE
- Information: https://www.alamo.edu/spc/experience-spc/campus-life/youth-programs/samsa/
Quick Reminders
Important Links
- Principal Lazo's Newsletter - Information on PTA, technology, and more
- Counseling Department Newsletters
- This year's yearbooks can be ordered through LifeTouch by ordering online. Our yearbook code is 15509726. Yearbooks will be delivered to campus later this year.
- Jones/Jones Magnet PTA invites community involvement to support our school. You can learn more through their online LinkTree.
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