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'''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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Map of Charlottesville City School Attendance Zones|url=http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/schools/zones.html|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville City Schools|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=January 22, 2012}}</ref> The community is comprised largely of single-family homes and apartments. Most students ride a bus to school. The mascot is the jackrabbit. <ref>{{cite web|title=About Jackson-Via Elementary|url=http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/schools/jacksonvia/about.html|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=January 23, 2012}}</ref>
'''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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Map of Charlottesville City School Attendance Zones|url=http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/schools/zones.html|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville City Schools|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=January 22, 2012}}</ref> The community is comprised largely of single-family homes and apartments. Most students ride a bus to school. The mascot is the jackrabbit. <ref>{{cite web|title=About Jackson-Via Elementary|url=http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/schools/jacksonvia/about.html|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=January 23, 2012}}</ref>
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==Administration==
==Administration==
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*Principal: [[Justin Malone]]
*Principal: [[Justin Malone]]
*Assistant Principal: [[Dina Fricke]]
*Assistant Principal: [[Dina Fricke]]


==School Population (June 2011)==
==School Population (June 2011)==
*Enrollment: 244
*Enrollment: 244
**Asian/Pacific Islander: 2.9%
**Asian/Pacific Islander: 2.9%
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**Special Education students: 18.9%
**Special Education students: 18.9%
*Pupil/teacher ratio: 17:1
*Pupil/teacher ratio: 17:1
==Excellence. Every Day.==
==Excellence. Every Day.==
Jackson-Via is known for its welcoming atmosphere and
Jackson-Via is known for its welcoming atmosphere and
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===Principals of Jackson-Via School===
===Principals of Jackson-Via School===
*[[Scott Hamrick]], 1969-76
*[[Scott Hamrick]], 1969-76
*[[Toby Frescolm]], 1976 (Acting)
*[[Toby Frescolm]], 1976 (Acting)
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*[[Tracie Daniels]], 2011-2017  
*[[Tracie Daniels]], 2011-2017  
*[[Justin Malone]], 2017- <ref>{{cite web|title=About Jackson-Via Elementary|url=http://charlottesvilleschools.org/jackson-via/us/|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville City Schools|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=19 March 2018}}</ref>
*[[Justin Malone]], 2017- <ref>{{cite web|title=About Jackson-Via Elementary|url=http://charlottesvilleschools.org/jackson-via/us/|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville City Schools|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=19 March 2018}}</ref>
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==Digital Scrapbook: Remembering Jackson-Via School<ref>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]].</ref>==
==Digital Scrapbook: Remembering Jackson-Via School<ref>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]].</ref>==
===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
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File:PaigeRetirementParty1.JPG|[[Valeta Paige]], Caroline Payne, [[Lisa Utz]]
File:PaigeRetirementParty2.JPG|Betty Harding, Pat Pitts, Karyl Reynolds
File:PaigeRetirementParty3.JPG|Harri Wasch, Ann Brightman
File:PaigeRetirementParty4.JPG|[[Valeta Paige]], Valerie Gregory
File:PaigeRetirementParty5.JPG|Harriet (Holly) Phelps, Eileen Akers
File:PaigeRetirementParty6.JPG|Linda, Mrs. Brightman's friend from Lynchburg
File:PaigeRetirementParty7.JPG|[[Lisa Utz]], Mary Wynne, Paula Johnson
File:PaigeRetirementParty8.JPG|Mary Wynne, Paula Johnson, [[Nancy Lambert]]
File:PaigeRetirementParty9.JPG|Paula Dunsmore
File:PaigeRetirementParty10.JPG|Portland Smith
File:PaigeRetirementParty11.JPG|[[Mozell Booker]]
File:PaigeRetirementParty12.JPG|Derek Hartline, Debra (Debby) Hartline
File:PaigeRetirementParty13.JPG|Jodie Stevens, Betty Harding
File:PaigeRetirementParty14.JPG|Pat Pitts, [[Nancy Lambert]]
File:PaigeRetirementParty15.JPG|Kathleen Brightman Gragg
File:PaigeRetirementParty16.JPG|Caroline Payne, Paula Garrett
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Congratulations to Caris, recipient of the 2019 [[Nancy Lambert]] Award,
[[File:Lambert2019YearEnd1.jpg|500px|thumb|none|2019 Nancy Lambert Award Recipient Caris and Mrs. Nancy Lambert]]
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and to Leyly and Angelica for being very cooperative fourth grade graduates!
[[File:Lambert2019YearEnd2.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Leyly, Angelica, and Mrs. Nancy Lambert]]
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===Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Memories===
===Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Memories===
Friends of Jackson-Via School enjoyed another lunch at [[Shadwell's Restaurant]] on Thursday, July 19, 2018.
Friends of Jackson-Via School enjoyed another lunch at [[Shadwells Restaurant]] on Thursday, July 19, 2018.
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File:Nancy8620.png|Loretta Kidd, Lisa Utz
File:Nancy8620.png|[[Loretta Kidd]], [[Lisa Utz]]
File:Nancy8621.png|Gail Coleman, Cindy Bryant
File:Nancy8621.png|Gail Coleman, Cindy Bryant
File:Nancy8622.png|Brenda Trevillian
File:Nancy8622.png|Brenda Trevillian
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[[File:Jvcc.jpg|600px|thumb|left|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.]]
[[File:Jvcc.jpg|600px|thumb|left|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.]]


 
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/schools/jacksonvia/ Official Website]
*[http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/schools/jacksonvia/ Official Website]
*[http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/schools/jacksonvia/classroom-sites.html Classroom Web Portals]
*[http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/schools/jacksonvia/classroom-sites.html Classroom Web Portals]
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==Notes==
==Notes==
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[[Category: 1970 establishments]]
[[Category: 1970 establishments]]
[[Category:Charlottesville public schools]]
[[Category:Charlottesville public schools]]
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Revision as of 16:20, 27 September 2019

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 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]

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]

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

Congratulations to Caris, recipient of the 2019 Nancy Lambert Award,

2019 Nancy Lambert Award Recipient Caris and Mrs. Nancy Lambert

and to Leyly and Angelica for being very cooperative fourth grade graduates!

Leyly, Angelica, and Mrs. Nancy Lambert

Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Memories

Friends of Jackson-Via School enjoyed another lunch at Shadwells Restaurant on Thursday, July 19, 2018.

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.

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Congratulations to Nyomi, 2018 recipient of the Nancy Brooks Lambert Award and Fatima, recipient of special recognition by Mrs. Lambert.

Nyomi
Fatima

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!

Eileen Akers


Congratulations to Margaret (Maggie), 2017 recipient of the Nancy Brooks Lambert Award.

Maggie

Retired and current educators met on April 6, 2017, at the Timberwood Taphouse at Fifth Street Station.

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. About Jackson-Via Elementary, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved 19 March 2018.
  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.