South Jones Elementary School
Beat the Bell December!
Students will have the opportunity to win prizes during the month of December by simply being present and in class on time. One name or a group of siblings will be drawn at 7:45 each morning and the winner(s) will be announced immediately. Prizes will range from pencil & bracelets up to bicycles.
Teachers and Staff of the Month
August - Krystal Husser and Merileigh DuBose
September- Katie Welch, Ginny Shaw and Brittany Culbertson
October- Marianna Evans and Kayla Chancellor
November- Karen Purvis, Stephanie McLemore and Cindy Wilson
Don't know where to go?
Car Line Tutorials with Coach Welch!
Upper Car Line
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ALL parents/guardians MUST report to campus on one of the respective dates below to provide a minimum of 2 approved proofs of residency even if the online registration forms have been completed online.
Tuesday, July 27 from 8:00 to 6:00
Wednesday, July 28 from 8:00 to 2:00
Thursday, July 29th from 8:00 to 6:00
***Complete online registration prior to July registration dates (use the link and snap code that was emailed to you). Computers will be available on campus for parents/guardians with no computer or internet access.
***Must bring 2 proofs of residency (must be up to date, not expired, and utility bills should be dated July).
***New students must bring birth certificate and 121 immunization form.
GET A HEAD START!
Are you an early school shopper?
Get a jump start on collecting your child's school supplies for the 2021/2022 school year.
NEW Student Registration
The NEW Student Registration Form is for a student who did NOT complete this year in Jones County. The student will be new to our district.
It is also for incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students who are new to the district.
Click button below to register.
SJE librarian, Mrs. Rigby, has uploaded stories for your viewing. We hope you enjoy. Click the library link.
Mrs. Purvis invites you to sing and dance.
Coach Welch and Coach Rob invite you to "Move to Learn"
CLICK HERE!
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
2020/2021
Meagan Fretwell
Mrs. Meagan Fretwell
Meagan Fretwell teaches Kindergarten at South Jones Elementary. She has taught 11 years in the Pre-K and Kindergarten grades. She is a 2010 Highest Honors graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi. Her Master's degree in Elementary Education is also from The University of Southern Mississippi. Mrs. Fretwell desires to instill a love of learning and school in her students. She and her husband, Derek, attend Salem Heights Baptist Church, where he serves as Youth Pastor. Their boys, Deakon and Judah, also attend South Jones Elementary.
Congratulations Mrs. Fretwell!
SCHOOL MOTTO
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History of South Jones Elementary
In 1892, a two storied school was established at the Deason Street location. This school was organized, owned, and operated by the city of Ellisville. In 1932, during the Great Depression, the city of Ellisville sold their franchise of a street car that ran from Ellisville to Laurel. With the proceeds of this sale, the city replaced the two-storied structure with what has been known as Ellisville Elementary, and continued to operate the school. Then, in 1954, Ellisville joined the Consolidation Program and many surrounding rural school students began attending Ellisville Elementary. In 1999, through state MAEP funding, the first phase of South Jones Elementary was completed on Warrior Road and housed grades 4-6. In 2008, the building was completed and grades K-3 joined South Jones Elementary.
Mission Statement
The Jones County School District is committed to the belief that students should be afforded a safe and orderly learning environment. This learning environment includes traveling to and from school, within all school facilities, on the school grounds, and while participating in or attending academic competitions, athletic events, extracurricular activities, and field trips sponsored by the school.
Philosophy
South Jones Elementary is dedicated to the mission of equal educational opportunity and excellence in the classroom. The staff is committed to quality instruction and pupil achievement. Our commitment incorporates the characteristics of the effective school. Our school embraces the concept that all children can learn. It is our desire that our students develop skills necessary to succeed in society.
Are you wanting to help your child become a strong reader, but don’t always know where to start. The Mississippi Department of Education has provided the necessary resources, activities and information, so you can help your children become strong readers and strong leaders. Get started today by clicking the provided link.
We would like to say a big "thank you" to Major Christopher Brian Rigby, Air Force for coming to share his experiences with our Star Reach classes.
Virtual Learning
Lots of fun celebrating "Read Across America" Week in Kindergarten