Jackson-Via Elementary School
Jackson-Via Elementary School is a fully accredited child-centered school serving approximately 250 students in preschool through grade four. The school was named for two Charlottesville educators, Nannie Cox Jackson, who taught for 46 years, and Betty Davis Via, who was a teacher and principal for 40 years.
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]
Administration
- Principal: Justin Malone
- Assistant Principal: Dina Fricke
Chronic Absenteeism
8.57% of the students in this school were chronically absent in the 2018 - 2019 school year.
- According to the VDOE, students who attend school consistently are more likely to succeed. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10 percent or more of the school year, regardless of reason.
Enrollment
Fall Membership by Grade
| Grade | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-kindergarten | 40 | 37 | 33 |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 59 | 60 |
| Grade 1 | 78 | 62 | 49 |
| Grade 2 | 62 | 67 | 64 |
| Grade 3 | 65 | 54 | 65 |
| Grade 4 | 56 | 64 | 60 |
| Total Students | 364 | 343 | 331 |
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
Per-pupil expenditure
The Department of Education’s annual School Quality Profiles report, which had provided per-student spending at district, state and the federal levels for decades, now publishes data at the individual school level for the first time. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires that states publish annual school-level per-pupil expenditures on their online school report cards, beginning with data for the 2018-2019 school year. At Charlottesville’s six elementary schools, expenditures ranged from $15,687 at Jackson-VA to $16,857 at Clark during the 2018-19 school year; district-wide, the per-pupil expenditure was $15,497 compared to $11,560 statewide.
Charlottesville City Schools spent $17,305 per-pupil at the division level in 2018-2019. The statewide average spending for the same time-frame was $11,560. For the upcoming 2020-2021 year, the division has budgeted spending $18,548 per student.
Excellence. Every Day.
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: "Excellence. Every Day."
Technology
Students regularly use SMART boards, computers, and more 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 coding and 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, 2011-2017
- Justin Malone, 2017- [7]
Digital Scrapbook: Remembering Jackson-Via School[8]
Summer 2022 Updates
Photos and narrative provided by Nancy Lambert and Derek Hartline.
Four framed pictures of students and staff
Ann Brightman, assistant in kindergarten, and colleagues made collages of their students’ school pictures in 1977-78, 1978-79, 1980-81, and 1984-85. When the school first opened, the kindergarten pod was named “Jupiter.” and all the other pods in the school were also named for planets as America had just put the first astronauts on the moon. The pictures hung on the brick wall outside of room 8 nearest to the east courtyard for many years, and the sun faded many of the names. Derek and Debra Hartline were part of the school's beautification committee and restored the collages in February of 2020 out of their love for the school’s history. The integrity of the pictures was preserved and the names of the students were rewritten. The small pictures were placed in new frames with plexiglass to minimize weight and ensure safety. These framed photos are now housed on the stacks in the Jackson-Via library/media center. Many parents and guests who attend functions at the school pause and look back at the history of Jackson-Via through its students and staff. “Once a Jackrabbit, always a Jackrabbit!”
- Framed pictures of students and staff
1977-78 Jupiter
1978-79 Jupiter
1980-81 Jupiter
1984-85 Kindergarten Class
Photos of Staff and Students
Group photos were taken periodically over the school years. The collection of eight photos gives a glimpse of the many amazing staff members over the decades who were integral in educating so many students on the South side of Charlottesville. Derek Hartline and Nancy Lambert framed the photos as one collection to showcase the amazing legacy these staff left for years to come. The collection of staff photos is also housed in the Jackson-Via library/media center with the class pictures. "Credits for the photos are Lifetouch, Michael Bailey (bottom center), and Tracie Daniels (bottom right)."
Collage of photos taken in 1994-95
Pictured are: Valeta Paige, Principal; Nancy Lambert, Instructional Coordinator; Lelia Brown, Guidance Counselor; Pat Bernard, Speech Pathologist; Betty Harding, Fourth Grade Teacher; Pat Pitts, Physical Education Teacher; Chris Redd, Music Teacher.
The collage shows educators who have many years of experience teaching in the city schools, especially at Jackson-Via The music teacher was a Johnson, Buford, and CHS graduate before working at Jackson-Via
Four play areas are in back of the school
The pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and LEAP (Life Skills Education and Adapted Curriculum Program) students play in a fenced area with a padded foundation. This allows for a safe cushion when falls occur and provides adaptive equipment so that students with disabilities can participate with their peers in a least restrictive environment This playground is closest to the large evergreen trees that line the school’s boundary as it backs up to the Foodlion Shopping Center that opened in the mid-80's.
Play area nearest the Jackson-Via Nature Trail
The playground closest to the Jackson-Via Nature Trail consists of six swings and one large play unit that has many entrances and slides to promote physical growth. This playground is suitable for students in pre-kindergarten through first grade. Within its concrete rectangular base it has wood chips to help cushion the falls that occur. This play area has been replaced twice in the last twenty years and has the most up to date safety equipment.
Play area outside the third grade pod
Outside the third grade pod are the play structures for the second, third, and fourth grade students. Within its wooden beam square base it has wood chips to help cushion the falls that occur. This play area has been replaced on three different occasions in the last twenty years and has up-to-date safety equipment.
Painted map
Derek Hartline repainted the map of the United States on the blacktop in 2019. The map sits right outside the newly designed fourth grade pod downstairs. Most days one can find the pre-kindergarten students riding their tricycles and older students organizing themselves into kickball teams or tossing balls into basketball hoops.
City Schoolyard Garden
The city schoolyard garden is planted, tended and maintained by students and staff. Each of the nine schools in the city has a garden that provides fresh produce that the students help to grow. They get to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Vegetables and flowers are grown in a fenced and gated area. Outdoor learning lessons are taught to students in grades prekindergarten through fourth grade.
The garden shed stores garden equipment and has mosaic tile murals that Ms. Eileen Butler, former art teacher, created with her students prior to her retirement. Mr. Hartline, supports Ms. Sarah, the garden coordinator for Jackson-Via, by weed eating and cutting the grass during the summer months.
- Jackson-Via City Schoolyard Garden
City schoolyard garden gate
Peppers
Beans
Sunflowers
Lone bloom
Tool shed
Beds
Renovations downstairs
Jackson-Via was targeted for a million dollar renovation in 2019. The majority of that sum was used for upgrading technology and remodeling the downstairs classrooms and commons area. Each of the grade levels got new furniture, a coat of white paint on the existing brick walls and gray trim on the classroom doors.
New tile flooring adorns the four classrooms in the fourth grade area downstairs.
Wooden student storage lockers were installed in the classrooms because adequate
storage had not been available for the last 50 years.
New deeper sinks and metallic flecked countertops were installed in the commons areas and a different shade of the pod color offsets the main pod color to contrast the color scheme in each area.
The auditorium’s sunken seating configuration was filled in with concrete to bring it level so the auditorium can now accommodate all students. The space is now a traditional one level floor that provides more opportunities for rearranging the chairs. The staff meetings are now held in this space as it accommodates more staff than the library can.
- Renovations Downstairs
Classroom
Classroom storage
Commons area
Commons area
Auditorium
Color scheme for identifying the pods
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten - Purple, 1st grade - blue, 2nd grade - orange, 3rd grade - yellow, 4th grade - mint green, Office area - maroon.
Pods are now identified by different colored tangrams. The interactive feature of the magnetic shapes allows for classes to make designs. They allow for creative ideas to be completed outside the classrooms. The tangrams match the color scheme in each pod so locating areas in the building is easily recognizable with warm or soft colors.
- Color scheme for identifying the pods
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten - purple
1st Grade - blue
2nd Grade - orange
3rd Grade - yellow
4th Grade - mint green
Office area - maroon. Mrs. Kristin Link Ullrich, Guidance Counselor
Library/Media Center
The library/media center has new furniture and serves as a meeting place for classes of students. The library also has many new books and has been set up for different activities, read alouds, quiet time, and small group interaction.
Serving line
For many years, school meals were prepared at Charlottesville High School and brought in storage containers to Jackson-Via. Pre-packed lunches were taken to the classrooms where students were served. The original teachers' lounge was converted into a serving line. Students now pass through the serving line and pick up their breakfasts and lunches. Some food is prepared on site while some is still prepared at the high school. This serving area is centrally located between the office and open library.
School safety during COVID
In an attempt to stay safe and be well, students are reminded to socially distance themselves, cover their mouths and noses, and wash their hands! Each school was provided signage in the fall of 2020 that highlighted the mascot in each building. At Jackson-Via, we are Jackrabbits!
Spring 2022 Memories
Nancy Lambert received the President's Volunteer Service Award at the June 2022 JABA volunteer award ceremony held at The Center at Belvedere.
Retirees from Jackson-Via celebrated Mrs. Mona Spinner's retirement June 2022 at Ann Brightman's house.
- Mona Spinner's Retirement Party
Debby Hartline
Moss Dix
Derek Hartline
Jackie Weaver and Bonnie Yoder
Harri Wasch
Ann Brightman and Valeta Paige
Holly Phelps
Mona Spinner with her cake
Others in attendance were Betty Harding, Paula Dunsmore, Eileen Akers, Elaine Farrington, Jodie Stevens, Portland Smith, and Mozell Booker.
Spring 2021 Memories
Many retired friends recognized and celebrated Mrs. Utz, Mrs. Smith, and Ms. Dix's friendship and retirement at Mrs. Ann Brightman's home on June 15, 2021.
- At Mrs. Ann Brightman's Home on June 15, 2021
Mrs. Lisa Utz, Mr. Pat Pitts
Mrs. Cindy Bryant, Mrs. Lisa Utz
Mrs. Portland Smith, Mrs. Lisa Utz
Mrs. Lisa Utz, Mrs. Portland Johnson Smith, and Ms. Martha (Moss) Dix retired in June 2021. They were honored for their dedicated service by the staff at Jackson-Via School at Firefly on June 3, 2021.
- At Firefly on June3, 2021
Mrs. Nancy Lambert, Mrs. Lisa Utz
Ms. Martha Dix, Mrs. Shannon Gillikin
Mrs. Nancy Lambert, Mrs.Portland Smith
Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 Memories
Jackson-Via Luncheon Honoring Mrs. Valeta C. Paige upon her Retirement, at Mrs. Ann Brightman's home, June 27, 2019
- Jackson-Via Luncheon Honoring Mrs. Lisa Utz
Valeta Paige, Caroline Payne, Lisa Utz
Betty Harding, Pat Pitts, Karyl Reynolds
Harri Wasch, Ann Brightman
Valeta Paige, Valerie Gregory
Harriet (Holly) Phelps, Eileen Akers
Linda, Mrs. Brightman's friend from Lynchburg
Lisa Utz, Mary Wynne, Paula Johnson
Mary Wynne, Paula Johnson, Nancy Lambert
Paula Dunsmore
Portland Smith
Derek Hartline, Debra (Debby) Hartline
Jodie Stevens, Betty Harding
Pat Pitts, Nancy Lambert
Kathleen Brightman Gragg
Caroline Payne, Paula Garrett
Congratulations to Caris, recipient of the 2019 Nancy Lambert Award,
and to Leyly and Angelica for being very cooperative fourth grade graduates!
Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Memories
Friends of Jackson-Via School enjoyed another lunch at Shadwells Restaurant on Thursday, July 19, 2018.
- Lunch at Shadwells
Gail Coleman, Cindy Bryant
Brenda Trevillian
Karyl Reynolds, Pat Pitts
Elaine Farrington, Paula Dunsmore
Michelle Devine-Rosser, Holly Phelps
Paula Johnson, Harri Wasch
Jackie Weaver
Our best wishes to Mrs. Harriet (Holly) Phelps who retired in 2018. Her children attended Jackson-Via School where she began volunteering in 1988. She joined the staff in 1992. That is a lot of fond memories for Mrs. Phelps and her longtime friends and colleagues. Pictured here are Mrs. Karyl Reynolds, Mrs. Holly Phelps and Mrs. Amanda Sherriff.
Congratulations to Nyomi, 2018 recipient of the Nancy Brooks Lambert Award and Fatima, recipient of special recognition by Mrs. Lambert.
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 Memories
Farewell to 2017 retiree Eileen Akers. Eileen taught the primary grades at Jackson-Via School from 1979 until she retired in 2017. We will miss you!
Congratulations to Margaret (Maggie), 2017 recipient of the Nancy Brooks Lambert Award.
Retired and current educators met on April 6, 2017, at the Timberwood Taphouse at Fifth Street Station.
- Lunch at Timberwood Taphouse
Portland Smith
Cindy Bryant, Nancy Lambert
Ann Hill Williams, Jackie Weaver, Karyl Reynolds
Sharon McCurdy
Laura Hall
Pat Pitts, Paula Dunsmore, Eileen Butler
Pat and Baxter Pitts
Loretta Kidd, Lisa Utz, Ruth Kastenmayer
Holly Phelps, Paula Johnson
Mary Wynne, Ann Brightman
Summer 2016 Memories
Retired and current educators met on June 10, 2016, at Shadwell's Restaurant to enjoy lunch, exchange updates, and reminisce.Those attending were Nancy Lambert, Holly Phelps, Karyl Reynolds, Molly Dunsmore, Paula Dunsmore, Harri Wasch, Ruth Kastenmayer, Lisa Utz, Lelia Brown, Loretta Kidd, Gail Coleman, Laura Barnett, and Jackie Weaver.
- Lunch at Shadwell's
Lelia Brown.
Harri Wasch, Ruth Kastenmayer, Lisa Utz.
Gail Coleman, Laura Barnett.
Laura Barnett, Jackie Weaver.
Nancy Lambert, Holly Phelps.
Molly Dunsmore, Paula Dunsmore.
Nancy Lambert, Holly Phelps, Karyl Reynolds.
Karyl Reynolds.
Loretta Kidd, Gail Coleman.
Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 Memories
Farewell to 2016 retirees Alonzo Williams and Sharon McCurdy. We will miss you!
Congratulations to Jamonnie, 2016 recipient of the Nancy Brooks Lambert Award.
At Jackson-Via birds of ALL feathers flock together.
Students, teachers, parents, volunteers, and friends enjoyed an Hour of Code for the closing meeting of the Fall 2015 JV Computer Club on November 30, 2015.
The Jackson-Via Computer Club was featured in the December 2015 issue of Charlottesville Family.[9]
Summer 2015 Memories
Retired and current educators met on June 12, 2015, at Shadwell's Restaurant to enjoy lunch, exchange updates, and reminisce.Those attending were Paula Johnson, Holly Phelps, Jackie Weaver, Nancy Lambert, Brenda Trevillian, Mary Wynne, Michelle Rosser, Ruth Kastenmayer, Paula Garrett, Betty Harding, Ann Brightman, Gail Coleman, Lisa Utz, Loretta Kidd, Cindy Bryant, Karyl Reynolds, Paula Dunsmore, and Harri Wasch.
Many current and former Jackson-Via educators attended the funeral service for Frauline Brackett Johnson on Friday, June 5, 2015.
Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 Memories
Congratulations to Maria, 2015 recipient of the Nancy Brooks Lambert Award.
The JV Computer Club met for eight sessions in Fall 2014 and explored programming with Scratch. A highlight was participation in the 2014 Hour of Code.
- Jackson-Via Computer Club
Bonnie Yoder, Sponsor.
Nancy Lambert, helper.
Ruth Kastenmayer. helper.
Summer 2014 Memories
Retired and current educators met on July 10, 2014, at Sam's Kitchen to have lunch, exchange updates, and assemble more materials for this "Remembering Jackson-Via School" digital scrapbook.
- Lunch at Sam's Kitchen
- Knitting Together Volunteers at Jackson-Via
Older kids' hats.
Knitting Together volunteers sorting hats.
Preschool kids' hats.
Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 Memories
Dr. Seuss – Read Across America – March 2014
Read Across America week has proven to be very exciting for our ESL students. We created our colorful door based on the story of Big Al. We included the motto,
"We may all be different fish, but in this school we swim together."
How appropriate for students representing many countries!
From there we read books (both fiction and nonfiction) about fish, had guided reading lessons based on fish, sang songs, learned new vocabulary, looked at many pictures, held a porcupine fish, and even created reports from graphic organizers about our favorite fish. Some words the children used to describe the activities throughout the week were enjoyable, awesome, and creative!!!!
- Lisa Utz, Jackson-Via Elementary School ESL Teacher
View slideshow of other classroom doors decorated for Read Across America.
Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 Memories
Young students use laptop computers to learn letters and sounds in the library at Jackson-Via Elementary School. Photo by Nancy Lambert, October 23, 2012.
This bench on Jackson-Via Elementary School's front lawn was placed in 2010 in memory of Patricia Wilthew, an instructional assistant with 10 years of dedicated service to teachers and students. Photo by Nancy Lambert, October 23, 2012.
Bulletin Board in Kindergarten area. Photo by Nancy Lambert, October 23, 2012.
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012 Memories
2012 Nancy Lambert Award winner with Nancy, June 6, 2012.
Volunteer Reception. Photo by Amanda Sherriff, May 23, 2012.
Volunteer Reception. Photo by Amanda Sherriff, May 23, 2012.
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, 2011.
Fall 2008 - Spring 2011 Memories
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.
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.
2001-2003 Memories
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.
Read Across America/Celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday, 2003.
Read Across America/Celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday, 2003.
1996-2000 Memories - Year-Round Education Program
Mrs. Dixon's Class, 1997-98.
Trip to Richmond, 1996.
Parade of SOL Personalities, Spring 2000.
- Karyl Reynolds Collection
Study of SOL Personalities, May 2000. Mrs. Walker, a reader, and Abraham Lincoln.
Literacy Night - Families reading together in the antique tub, March 2000.
Literacy Night - Families reading together in their pajamas.
Literacy Night - Families reading together in their pajamas.
Molly Dunsmore and Jonathan Perdue, Literacy Night.
Nancy Lambert and Jonathan Perdue. Literacy Night.
Mr. Kevin Jayes, third grade teacher, 1996.
Patriotic singers at a School Board Presentation, 1999.
3rd and 4th Grade Field Trip to National Book Festival in Washington, DC.
- Sharon McCurdy Collection
Field Trip to State Capitol, 1996.
Mitch Van Yahres, Field Trip to State Capitol.
Field Trip to State Capitol.
Fourth-grade newsletter, page 1.
Fourth-grade newsletter, page 2.
Fourth-grade newsletter, page 3.
Charles impersonating Sherlock Holmes and Ms. Reynolds, librarian, as Heidi on Book Character Day.
1990-1996 Memories - Jackson-Via Book Factory
- Valeta Paige Collection
Mrs. Valeta Paige, principal.
Domino's Pizza publication, August 1991.
NBC29 meteorologist Robert VanWinkle.
Boar's Head Hot Air Balloon.
Raising the Flags.
Veterans Day Celebration.
Community, students, staff at Veterans day Celebration.
Colonel James Price, guest speaker.
Mrs. Eileen Akers and students on front lawn.
Mrs. Patsy Halbert and students.
Natalie Siler, student in colonial attire.
Student with math worksheet.
Studying Nigerian culture.
African drums.
Map of Africa and African masks.
More African artifacts.
Mrs. Eleanor Gorczyca, a faithful volunteer.
Thank-you celebration with volunteers.
Mrs. Loretta Kidd and Mr. Peter Fitch, art teacher.
The Wackado Zoo, play directed by Mrs. Lisa Llewellyn, enrichment teacher. Costumes were made by Mrs. Cindy Stratton, mother of twins, Thomas and Charlsie
Mr. Malcolm Jarrell assembling take-home Foss science kits, funded by a grant written by Malcolm Jarrell and Nancy Lambert.
Dr. Jean Gillet gardening with Title I students.
The Wild Thing, a paper version of a character in Maurice Sendak's book.
Brittany Barnett, winner of the fire safety poster contest and Jasper Bell, firefighter.
Mrs. Valeta Paige at a Step-Up Ceremony.
UVa student helping a Jackson-Va student.
Daily Progress article.
Daily Progress article, cont.
Winner, Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest.
Three moms on the Jackson-Via staff: Joan Catlett, Lea Billingsley, Ida Cummings.
Letter dated January 15, 1993 from Bill Clinton, President Elect of the United States.
Wesley Ball, second grade student, portrays Louis Armstrong during "Avenue of Stars" assembly, culmination of a study of famous African Americans.
Environmental proposal for community service by fourth grade student, Anna Russell
Progress Junior, supplement to the Daily Progress, August 29, 1996. Students on a field trip to Guadalajara restaurant as part of their study of Mexican culture.
1991. Mrs. Brenda Trevillian, school secretary.
Mrs. Valeta Paige, principal, with after-school enrichment club, making an egg tree.
Enrichment club students with egg tree.
Study of native American culture, Mrs. Stephanie Carter and Mrs. Weaver, teachers.
Students in Year Round Program - Summer Science campers visited the Virginia Museum of Natural History at UVa.
Summer Science campers.
Summer Science campers on field trip.
Summer Science campers on field trip.
Summer Science campers on field trip.
Jackson-Via School Leadership Team, sponsored by the Charlottesville PTO Council.
UVa student and Elaine Ribando work together.
UVa student working with Jackson-Via students.
Mrs. Yvette Turner, Guidance Counselor.
Delante James protrays Booker T. Washington during the Parade of Prominent SOL Personalities.
Emily Couric is a guest speaker for the second-grade students.
Ramona Spinner with Emily Couric.
Kindergarten staff and students.
Mrs. Stephanie Carter, Mrs. Eileen Akers, Mrs. Tracy Snead Weaver, teachers with students
Mrs. Valeta Paige, principal, wearing a Jackson-Via sweatshirt
Bobbi Joe Kidd, student, and Valeta Paige, principal.
Staff: Nancy Lambert, Lisa Llewellyn, Ramona Spinner, Dianne Cassidy, and Cindy Bryant.
Collaboration: Jackson-Via/UVa School of Education
Dr. Waters.
Field Experiences.
Jackson-Via Students.
Jackson-Via Students.
Multicultural Education.
Multicultural Education.
Reading/Singing Connection.
Reading/Singing Connection.
Work Parties with Parents.
Work Parties with Parents.
Working with Parents.
Working with Parents.
Students using "Writing To Read" program on donated IBM computers.
Professional Development School. UVa staff collaborates with Jackson-Via staff. Dr. Estes, Dr. Gerry Moore, Dr. Connie Juel, Mrs. Nancy Lambert, Mrs. Valeta Paige.
- 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
- 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.
Change, Challenge, Opportunity
1980-1987 Memories
- 1984-1985 Class Pictures
Lisa Utz, Kindergarten.
Jackie Weaver, Kindergarten.
Eileen Akers, Grade 1.
Mrs. Hitt, Grade 1.
Mrs. Miles, Grade 1.
Loretta Saltor, Grade 1.
Stella Ericksen, Grade 2.
Emma Knight, Grade 2.
Odessie Williams, Grade 2. Mr.Freddie Murray, Principal.
Valerie Gregory, Grade 3.
Miss Deacon, Grade 4. Mr.Freddie Murray, Principal.
Malcolm Jarrell, Grade 4.
Geraldine White, Grade 4.
Stephanie Baird, Grade 5. Mr.Freddie Murray, Principal.
Lelia Brown, Grade 5.
Ms. Wells, Grade 5.
- 1983-1984 Class Pictures
Portland Johnson, Kindergarten.
Carol Heinz, Grade 1.
Stella Ericksen, Grade 2.
Virginia Newberry, Grade 2.
- 1981-1982 Class Pictures
Emma Knight, Kindergarten.
Lisa Utz, Kindergarten.
Marilyn Washington, Kindergarten.
Eileen Akers, First Grade.
Carol Heinz, First Grade.
Barbara Laughinghouse, First Grade.
Stella Ericksen, Second Grade.
Portland Johnson, Second Grade.
Virginia Newberry, Second Grade.
Sharon Leech, Third Grade.
Roberta Teague, Third Grade.
Valerie Gregory, Third and Fourth Grades.
Betty Harding, Fourth Grade.
Malcolm Jarrell, Fourth Grade.
Odessie Williams, Fourth Grade.
Geraldine White, Fourth and Fifth Grades.
Stephanie Baird, Fifth Grade.
James Henderson, Fifth Grade.
Verne Huddleston, Fifth Grade
- Joyce Murray Collection
Judy Barnes, resource teacher at Jackson-Via Elementary School, and Freddie Murray.
Song written for Freddie Murray when he left Jackson-Via Elementary school.
Freddie Murray on Principal's Day, October 16, 1986.
Note from Karyl Reynolds, librarian at Jackson-Via Elementary School, to Joyce Murray.
Joyce Murray at a tree planting at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
A student with Mr. Murray.
Freddie Murray.
Freddie Murray dismisses students from Jackson-Via Elementary School and sends them home on buses.
Freddie Murray greets students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray and students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Edward "Pat" Pitts and Freddie Murray in the auditorium at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Butch Sprouse, custodian at Jackson-Via Elementary School, and Freddie Murray.
A school picture of Freddie Murray.
Freddie Murray with Honor Roll students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray with Honor Roll students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray with Honor Roll students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray with Honor Roll students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray with Honor Roll students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
1970-1976 Memories
- Jerry White Album
1957 Aerial View of Site
Original Home on Site
External Links
Notes
- ↑ Web. Map of Charlottesville City School Attendance Zones, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved January 22, 2012.
- ↑ Web. About Jackson-Via Elementary, retrieved January 23, 2012.
- ↑ Web. Local School Profile 2011:Jackson-Via Elementary School, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved January 14, 2012.
- ↑ Web. Classroom Web Portals, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved 9 JAN 2012.
- ↑ Web. Local School Profile 2011:Jackson-Via Elementary School, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved January 22, 2012.
- ↑ Web. About Jackson-Via Elementary, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved 20 Aug 2009.
- ↑ Web. About Jackson-Via Elementary, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ Memorabilia assembled and curated by Nancy Lambert, former Instructional Coordinator, Jackson-Via Elementary School, with the help ofDerek Hartline Jerry White, Joyce Murray, Valeta Paige, Eileen Butler, Jeanne Fournier, Steve Trumbull, and Ruth Kastenmayer.
- ↑ [http://issuu.com/ivypublications/docs/charlottesvillefamily_december_2015/56 Charlottesville Family, retrieved January 18, 2016.