September 7, 2025 - Picture day 9/9 JVE Color Run kick off 9/15, Volunteer Sign-Ups, sign up for PTA and more!

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Sep 6
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JVE COLOR RUN IS HERE!!!

Sign up kicks off on September 8!!!

Key Information to help you during the fundraiser:

💵 Goal: $40,000

🎁 For: PE Needs and an Interactive Board

🎉 Kickoff Date (in school): 09/15/2025

👟 Event Date: 09/26/2025

Donations for our Jones Valley Color Run will be collected through our fundraising platform: MyBooster.com

How to Start on MyBooster.com:

Choose “Sign Up”
Enter your School
Enter your Personal Information
Once you sign up, it’s time to share via Facebook, email and text!

Tips for Success:

Set a goal for how much to raise and make a plan with your student on how to reach it.
Share, share, share using our easy online tools!
Make sure to thank everyone who supported you after you reach your goal.

Thank you for helping make our fundraiser a success!

CONGRATULATIONS Ms. Alexander!

JVE love's you!

The Alabama Association for Elementary School Principals (AAESP) District 10—which encompasses Huntsville City, Madison City, Madison County, Scottsboro City, and Jackson County Schools—is proud to announce the nomination of Ms. Crystal Alexander, Principal of Jones Valley Elementary School, as District 10’s Principal of the Year. Ms. Alexander will also represent District 10 as a candidate for statewide recognition and consideration for the esteemed National Distinguished Principal Award, presented by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).

Ms. Alexander began her career with Huntsville City Schools in 2009 following the completion of her undergraduate program in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development from Alabama A&M University. She launched her teaching career at Ed White Middle School, where she taught sixth grade.

She subsequently joined Westlawn Middle School, serving in multiple leadership capacities as Instructional Partner, Curriculum Specialist, and Turnaround Specialist. In these roles, she oversaw the successful implementation of a School Improvement Grant awarded by the Alabama State Department of Education.

Upon the closure of Westlawn, Ms. Alexander transitioned to Highlands Elementary School, where she served as Curriculum Specialist for one year. During this time, she pursued a Master’s degree and Educational Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership from Jacksonville State University. Following the completion of her graduate studies, she was appointed Assistant Principal of Jones Valley Elementary School, a position she held for two years.

In 2020, Ms. Alexander was named Principal of Jones Valley Elementary School, where she continues to lead with a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success. Since serving JVE, the students ,faculty, and staff have increased their overall state and national report card grade from an 88 to a 93. Ms. Alexander credits the success of her school to all stakeholders, parents, staff, and students. Fostering a culture of acceptance, understanding, patience, and love are some of her core values for creating a positive learning environment for her students and a positive work environment for her faculty and staff. She ends every announcement to students and sometimes even staff and parents with “Remember that we love you”!

PTA is for everyone! Curious about PTA? Check out our website to learn more about what we do and how you can join us!

PTA’s mission is “to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.”

Jones Valley Elementary's Parent Teacher Association (JVE PTA) is dedicated to bringing the PTA Mission to life at our school and in our community.

The events, fundraisers, and teacher/staff support we provide are only made possible through your membership! Joining PTA gives you a voice in important voting decisions, helps cover operating expenses, and overall benefits our school at large. Your membership does NOT come with a time commitment or requirements!

Online Store: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/jve-pta-online-store-2024-25-copy-29798/items

We’d love for you to join us in supporting and encouraging our teachers on Friday mornings! Visit our volunteer page- jvepta.org/volunteer -and see what opportunities are available!

Do you have photos from JVE school events that would be good for the yearbook? Please email them to yearbook.jve@gmail.com .

Photo Tips:

Include lunchtime, field trips, class parties, school events, etc.
Groups of students.
Photos can not include parents or siblings who do not attend JVE.

Help us show some love to our teachers and staff! Use the link below to find a list of staff members and all their favorite things.

https://www.jvepta.org/teachers-staff

There is a lot more information on our website: https://www.jvepta.org/sponsors/become-a-sponsor

Want to be a sponsor? https://my.cheddarup.com/c/sponsorships2025-26/items

Want to sponsor JVE? Please email our sponsor chair for more information:

sponsorships@jvepta.org

Support our school daily with the 'Everyday Fundraising' options below!

☀️ Morning: (Front Door Only)

✔️Drive 5mph

✔️Have kids exit on passenger side

✔️Use Zipper Merge

❌ Don't speed

❌ Don't get out of the car with your child

❌ Avoid using your phone

🚗 Afternoon Front Door:

✔️Do make sure your child knows their number (even aftercare and walkers)

✔️Display your car rider number on your passenger side visor

✔️Follow cone directions

❌ Stay off your phone

❌ Don't turn right at the front door

❌ Don't hit Ms Jackson or Ms. Alexander

🚌 🚗 Afternoon South Door:

❌ Don't pass the buses

✔️Wait patiently in the center lane on Garth

✔️Display your car rider number on your passenger side visor

✔️Turn right out of the south door in the afternoon

❌ Stay off your phone

❌ Don't turn left out of the south door in the afternoon

Our character word for the month of September is PUNCTUALITY.

Punctuality is being prompt and being on time. It can also mean completing a task in a timely manner. Being punctual demonstrates respect for the person’s time

who is waiting for you. It shows your level of commitment and motivation to be wherever it is you need to be. When you are punctual, you are viewed as dependable, reliable and trustworthy. Punctuality is a time management skill. One

of the best tricks to be on time is to leave early and give yourself a cushion in case your encounter any delays. Keep a calendar or planner of when tasks need to be completed. Use a timer. Being punctual is a skill and will lead to success

in school/work and relationships if you can master it.