Dyslexia Awareness Month

Dyslexia Awareness Month

The month of October is not only National Bullying Prevention and ADHD Month; it’s also Dyslexia Awareness Month! This week in homeroom and advisory periods, students are focusing on demystifying dyslexia. Most of you know that dyslexia is a language-based...
Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos

Ms. Jen’s high school Spanish classes have been preparing for El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead). This week, they’re presenting a “mini-lesson” to lower and middle school students about this Mexican celebratory tradition, including...
OCT: a month of Prevention & Awareness

OCT: a month of Prevention & Awareness

Did you know? The month of October is National Bullying Prevention Month as well as Dyslexia and ADHD Awareness Month. Although at JGS we continually address each of these areas through various programming, we are currently placing a special emphasis on Bullying...
Q2 Clubs Now Enrolling

Q2 Clubs Now Enrolling

        Second Quarter Clubs begin right after Fall Break!   Henna Club Grades 5-12; Instructor: Ms. Jenn Tuesdays, Now THURSDAYS, 3:45-4:45 PM Cost: $180 Enroll today!   Candy-Making Club All Grades; Instructor: Ms. Lorraine Mondays,...
Leaders in Science/ STEM Showcase

Leaders in Science/ STEM Showcase

Thurs, Oct 3, from 9:30-10:30a is Lower School’s Leaders in Science/STEM Showcase! The JGS Foundations class (1st & 2nd grades) has prepared an Astronaut Training Center, where students will demonstrate space and light experiments for visitors. Get ready for...
JGS Gives Back

JGS Gives Back

Our “change war” for the Global Giving Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund continues through this Friday, Oct 4, The School (LS, MS, or HS) that raises the most money wins a party. What’s more, if we all raise at least $1000, (about $8/family if everyone...
Books & Bunnies Launch Party

Books & Bunnies Launch Party

Did you know that reading to bunnies promotes socialization, literacy, (and lots of fun)?! Stop by the Books & Bunnies Launch Party THIS Saturday, Sept 14 from noon-2p to learn more about this fun, innovative program (and to visit with some adorable bunnies), that...
Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Join us Fri, Sept 20, 5-6:30p, when our Student Union becomes an Italian Restaurant for the 3rd Annual JGS Spaghetti Dinner. This year, JGS teachers are cookin’ up the delicious sauces! Tickets are on sale in the front office & must be purchased in advance...
St. Jude Walk/Run: Sept 28!

St. Jude Walk/Run: Sept 28!

Help JGS support the kids of St. Jude! Sat, Sept 28, 2019 6–10am (JGS teammates will meet at 6:45am; walk/race begins at 7am) Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale   Download a JGS St. Jude Walk/Run 2019 flyer! Register and/or donate on behalf of the Jones-Gordon...