Jonesboro is a small community of 500 people, built along the banks of the Chandler River and nestled in the mid-coast area of Washington County. It was settled in the mid 1700s and incorporated in 1809 originally known as Chandlers River, the village thrived on forestry, sawmills and shipbuilding for many years. The inhabitants of Jonesboro pride themselves in maintaining their own k-8 elementary school, an excellent volunteer fire department and is the home of many independent and successful businesses. A motel and golf course are just a few of the businesses that attract locals, tourist and many folks from surrounding areas. The Jonesboro Elementary School students have consistently scored in the upper percent of the state. The student to teacher ratio is 1 to 12. The curriculum offers computer, art, instrumental band and chorus. In addition to a fine academic program, Jonesboro Elementary also offers an excellent athletic program. Kindergarten through eighth grade have the opportunity to participate in cross-country. Third through eighth grade may join basketball, and the upper grades may play soccer, baseball, softball and football.
Monday, May 21st, all students
will be visiting the GreenThumb
Greenhouse to learn about gardening
Thursday, May 24th
CURRICULUM FAIR
6:00
Some highlights:
DEI Lobster Project
Gardening Project
Thursday, May 31st
SPRING CONCERT
7th and 8th Grade
Class Trip
PK Graduation
8th Grade Graduation
SCHOOL PHOTOS TO SHARE
Go to "http://jonesboro.shutterfly.com"
for older photos of sports and school events.
Go to "http://jonesboroschool2011.shutterfly.com"
for newer photos of the students at JES.
You may also access these sites by going to the
sports tab and clicking sports photos.
They are password protected -
email boglake@hotmail.com for the passcode
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NO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
Jonesboro School will not be having an afterschool program this year due to the lack of funding from local, state and federal funds. We are very sorry for this, as we know the children have benefited from the program for the last 11 years. We hate to loose such a worthwhile opportunity for the children of Jonesboro. If by chance some funding should come our way, we will notify the community. Some of the opportunities the children have benefited from over the years: homework assistance and reinforcement, swimming, bowling, snowshoeing, skating, hiking, GPS training, map and compass training, babysitting classes, hunter safety, ATV safety, nutrition education and cooking classes, gymnastics, soccer , volleyball and basketball instruction from local high schools and UMM students to name a few!
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