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*Principal: [[Tracie Daniels]]
*Principal: [[Tracie Daniels]]
*Assistant Principal: [[Pat Cuomo]]
*Assistant Principal: [[Cynthia Morris]]
 
==School Population (June 2011)==
==School Population (June 2011)==
*Enrollment: 244
*Enrollment: 244

Revision as of 09:45, 10 August 2016

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

Jackson-Via Entry.jpg

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

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

Digital Scrapbook: Remembering Jackson-Via School[8]

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.

Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 Memories

Farewell to 2016 retirees Alonzo Williams and Sharon McCurdy. We will miss you!

Alonzo Williams
Sharon McCurdy


Congratulations to Jamonnie, 2016 recipient of the Nancy Brooks Lambert Award.

Jamonnie

At Jackson-Via birds of ALL feathers flock together.

ESL classroom door decorated for Dr. Seuss – Read Across America – March 2014

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.

2015 Hour of Code. Teacher Bonnie Yoder discussing coding for kids with CCS School Board member Juandiego R. Wade

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.

2015 Lunch at Shadwell's.

Many current and former Jackson-Via educators attended the funeral service for Frauline Brackett Johnson on Friday, June 5, 2015.

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Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 Memories

Congratulations to Maria, 2015 recipient of the Nancy Brooks Lambert Award.

Nancy and Maria

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.

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.

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!

ESL Door, Photo by Nancy Lambert.
Wall next to ESL door.

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

Fall 2011 - Spring 2012 Memories

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.
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.


Fall 2005 - Spring 2008 Memories

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

Fall, 2003. Boar's Head Hot Air Balloon. Staff went on tethered rides. ElizaBeth McCay, Principal: "The Sky's the Limit."
Fall, 2003. Staff is launching red ballons. ElizaBeth McCay, Principal: "The Sky's the Limit."
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.

1996-2000 Memories - Year-Round Education Program

Charlottesville Daily Progress, June 3, 1998
Collage of Kindergarten and first grade memories by Mrs. Jenny Holder and Mrs. Walter.
Collage of kindergarten memories by Mrs. Jenny Holder and Mrs. Walter.

1990-1996 Memories - Jackson-Via Book Factory

Jackson-Via Staff, 1993-94.

Collaboration: Jackson-Via/UVa School of Education

UVa/Jackson-Via Team Planning.

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; Jeanne Siler, Editor.
Bunny Bits, A Newsletter of the Jackson-Via PTO, Jeanne Siler Interviews Mrs. Nancy Lambert
Jackson-Via Staff, early 1990s.

Change, Challenge, Opportunity

Mozell Booker, Principal - 1988 Jackson-Via Annual Report, page 14.
Field Trip to Montpelier in 1988.
1988 Jackson-Via Annual Report, page 15.

1980-1987 Memories

1970-1976 Memories

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

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, Lee Enterprises, retrieved June 24, 2011.
  8. Memorabilia assembled and curated by Nancy Lambert, former Instructional Coordinator, Jackson-Via Elementary School, with the help of Jerry White, Joyce Murray, Valeta Paige, Eileen Butler, Jeanne Fournier, Steve Trumbull, and Ruth Kastenmayer.
  9. [http://issuu.com/ivypublications/docs/charlottesvillefamily_december_2015/56 Charlottesville Family, retrieved January 18, 2016.