Jackson-Via Elementary School

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Jackson-Via - January, 2012

Jackson-Via Elementary School is a fully accredited child-centered school serving approximately 250 students in preschool through grade four. The school serves portions of Fry's Spring, Ridge Street, South First Street, and Prospect Avenue, as well as Belmont-Carlton, Willoughby, and Willoughby Townes.^[1] The community is comprised largely of single-family homes and apartments. Most students ride a bus to school. The mascot is the jackrabbit. ^[2]

Jackson-Via - January, 2012

Jackson-Via - January, 2012

Administration

• Principal: Tracie Daniels
• Assistant Principal: Pat Cuomo

School Population (June 2011)

• Enrollment: 244
  • Asian/Pacific Islander: 2.9%
  • Black: 54.9%
  • Hispanic: 15.6%
  • White: 26.2%
  • Unspecified: 0.4%
  • ESL students: 30.4%
  • Gifted students: 12.3%
  • Special Education students: 18.9%
• Pupil/teacher ratio: 17:1

Whatever it Takes…

Jackson-Via is known for its welcoming atmosphere and nurturing culture. Meeting the needs of each individual student and providing quality learning experiences are top priorities for the staff. We focus on the development and engagement of students, staff, parents, and our community. Relationships among adults and children support a loving atmosphere where students are challenged to learn and grow as individuals.

The instructional program addresses children’s early childhood development and learning while focusing on and supporting academic achievement in the upper grades. Specialists in Reading, Mathematics, Gifted Education, and English as a Second Language enhance both the overall instructional program and individual student learning.

Jackson-Via’s special education department is home to the city’s elementary programs for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The professionals and support staff specialize in the use of assistive technology, sensory processing challenges, total communication, as well as augmentative and alternative communication, and believe that every child can learn, no matter what challenges they face.

Jackson-Via strives daily to live by our school motto: "As lifelong learners, we do whatever it takes to do our best, to become our best, and to help others reach that goal."

Technology

Students regularly use SMART boards, computers, and Flip cameras to create and present information and research. The school utilizes WordPress websites and blogs to help students learn about and use the Read/Write Web. Students have explored blogging through an afterschool computer club and class projects.^[3]

Some staff and volunteers at Jackson-Via maintain their own blogs and web sites.^[4]

History

Jackson-Via Elementary School takes its name from two eminent Charlottesville educators: Nannie Cox Jackson and Betty Davis Via. The school opened in 1969, as the city’s first elementary school that was planned and built as a desegregated elementary school. In 2008, the students, staff, and the community created a mosaic symbolically representing the arms of the school reaching out to the community.^[5]

The idea for Jackson-Via was conceived in October, 1966. The Superintendent of Charlottesville Public Schools, Dr. Edward Rushton, charged a group of teachers and administrators with the responsibility of developing specifications for a school specifically adapted to Charlottesville students. Jackson-Via was originally scheduled to open September of 1969, but because of construction delays, it did not open to receive students until September 8, 1970. Jackson-Via existed as a school with its own staff and students during 1969-70, but they were housed in the Clark and Johnson Schools.^[6]

Principals of Jackson-Via School

• Scott Hamrick, 1969-76
• Toby Frescolm, 1976 (Acting)
• Dr. William Chapman, 1976-78
• Bonnie Wescott, 1978-79
• Ida Hathaway, 1979-80 (Acting)
• Freddie Murray, 1980-87
• James Henderson, 1987-88 (Acting)
• Mozell Booker, 1988-90
• Valeta Paige, 1990-2003
• ElizaBeth McCay, 2003-2011
• Tracie Daniels, 2011 - ^[7]
  
  

Remembering Jackson-Via School^[8]

Fall 2011 - Spring 2012 Memories

Lamb visits Jackson-Via. Photo by Nancy Lambert, February 2012.

ESL student art and writing. Photo by Nancy Lambert, September 2011.

ESL students from Iraq and Nepal. Photo by Lisa Utz, October 2011.

ESL student art and writing. Photo by Nancy Lambert, September 2011.

Thanksgiving 2011. Photo by Nancy Lambert, November, 2012.

Fall 2008 - Spring 2011 Memories

SMART Kidd Zone: Early Learning Exploratory Center created and managed by Loretta Kidd - March, 2010.

Smart Kidd Zone sign created by Eileen Butler.

Winner of the Nancy Lambert Award - May, 2011

Winner of Patricia Wilthew Award - May, 2010.

Winner of Nancy Lambert Award - May, 2010.

"Walkin' Jim" Stoltz at Jackson Via - Fall, 2009.

Jackson-Via Computer Club, Spring 2009. Nancy Lambert, Dave Norris, and Ruth Kastenmayer are pictured with students who posted illustrated reflective writing about poverty and homelessness.

Celebration of Earth Day at Jackson-Via - April 22, 2009.

2009 Spelling Bee Champions and proud parents.

Fall 2005 - Spring 2008 Memories

Lunch at Wild Greens, summer 2007. Nancy Gercke, Primary Quest Teacher; Sharon Walker, Quest Teacher; Nancy Lambert; Valeta Paige.

Child Assault Prevention Project certificate, 2007.

Valeta Paige and Sharon Walker at Wild Greens, summer 2007.

Mrs. Eileen Butler and Mrs. Adriane Butler worked with "Ambassadors" in fourth grade. They made flags and celebrated the opening of Field Day at Jackson-Via in 2006.

2001-2003 Memories

The date on the picture is spring, 2003. It was taken by Michael Bailey, a parent and professional photographer. The photograph was a gift for the school and Valeta Paige, the principal.

Picture on front of The Observer, August 15, 2001.

Trip to Washington, DC, 2001.	Washington Monument.	Helgi was an excellent tour guide.	Jackson-Via staff outing on West Main.	Fluffy at home at Jackson-Via.
Poem in honor of Fluffy.	April 19, 2003: Elaine Tucker, Nancy Lambert, Brenda Trevillian, Victoria Carpenter, Valeta Paige.	2003 Spelling Bee winners.

1996-2000 Memories

Mrs. Dixon's Class, 1997-98.

Trip to Richmond, 1996.

1991-1995 Memories - Jackson-Via Book Factory

Jackson-Via Staff, 1993-94.

Valeta Paige/Nancy Lambert Album

UVa Volunteers.	Grandparents Program.	WREN Club.
Parent Volunteers, 1.	Parent Volunteers, 2.	Nigerian Unit, 1.
Nigerian Unit, 2.	Preschool and Title I, 1.	Preschool and Title I, 2.
Four-year-olds, 1.	Four-year-olds, 2.	Four-year-olds, 3.
Four-year-olds, 4.	PTO & Book Fair, 1.	PTO & Book Fair, 2.
Dr. Waters Parent Workshop, 1.	Dr. Waters Parent Workshop, 2.	Teaching Associates in Gym, UVa in Preschool, 1.
Teaching Associates in Gym, UVa in Preschool, 2.	Teaching Associates in Gym, UVa in Preschool, 3.

1988-1990 Memories

Celebration of School Lunch Week. T-shirts say: "Students are Special."Front: Mozell Booker, Principal; Camille Falwell, Food Service Manager; Levinia Craddock, Instructional Assistant. Back: Nancy Lambert, Instructional Coordinator; Delores Rankins, Instructional Assistant; Alonzo Williams, Head Custodian; Jackie Gaines Martin, Secretary.

Bunny Bits, 1990; Jeanie Siler, Editor.

Nancy Lambert Album

Teachers Camp in Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, 1990.	Ella Ringers retired volunteer.	Mural in 4th grade commons area.	Library mural by Ella Ringers.	History of Jackson-Via School included in Staff Handbook for 1989-1990.
Lambert office mural by Ella Ringers.	Media Center mural by Ella Ringers.	Valeta Paige,Principal; Adriene Butler,Guidance Counselor; Nancy Lambert, Instructional Coordinator.	Drawing included in Staff Handbook for 1989-1990.	Office mural by Ella Ringers.
Clipping from The Educator, December 1990.	Elaine Tucker, Music; Nancy Lambert, Instructional Coordinator; Vicki Carpenter, Nurse.	Cover, Jackson-Via Elementary School Annual Report 1988-1989.	Message from Principal Mozell Booker in 1988-89 Annual Report.	CCS Administration and School Board from 1988-89 Annual Report.

Eileen Butler Collection

International fair, 1989.

1957 Aerial View of Site

Courtesy Steve Trumbull. Retrieved 2/24/12, from the University of Virginia, Geospatial and Statistical Data Center.

Original Home on Site

Jeanne Fournier's Home on site of present day Jackson-Via School, photo courtesy of Jeanne Fournier.

Jeanne Fournier's Home on site of present day Jackson-Via School, photo courtesy of Jeanne Fournier.

Home on site of present day Jackson-Via School. Photo (ca. 1900), photo courtesy of Jeanne Fournier.

External Links

• Official Website
• Classroom Web Portals
• JV HOME
• Jump for the Stars!

Notes

1. ↑ Web. Map of Charlottesville City School Attendance Zones, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved January 22, 2012.
2. ↑ Web. About Jackson-Via Elementary, retrieved January 23, 2012.
3. ↑ Web. Local School Profile 2011:Jackson-Via Elementary School, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved January 14, 2012.
4. ↑ Web. Classroom Web Portals, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved 9 JAN 2012.
5. ↑ Web. Local School Profile 2011:Jackson-Via Elementary School, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved January 22, 2012.
6. ↑ Web. About Jackson-Via Elementary, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved 20 Aug 2009.
7. ↑ Web. City announces 2 elementary school principals, Daily Progress, World Media Enterprises, retrieved June 24, 2011.
8. ↑ Memorabilia assembled and curated by Nancy Lambert, former Instructional Coordinator, Jackson-Via Elementary School, with the help of Eileen Butler, Jeanne Fournier, Steve Trumbull, and Ruth Kastenmayer.