ABOUT
Friends of Jones is the parent and guardian-run, non-profit organization, that supports Jones as an institution of academic excellence. The Friends of Jones Board of Directors is responsible for building community, raising funds, coordinating volunteers and so much more. All to help ensure our students, families, faculty and staff are able to engage in and fully experience the many outstanding opportunities at Jones.
Have questions about Friends of Jones? Feel free to contact us at info@friendsofjones.org.
EVERYONE'S WELCOME!
All parents and guardians of Jones students are Friends of Jones! There are no membership fees or volunteer requirements, but we do encourage all student families to get involved in a way that works for your student and family to help build a strong and vibrant community at Jones.
For questions about Friends of Jones, please contact our current Board Chair at
PLEASE JOIN US AT AN UPCOMING
FOJ 2024-25 COMMUNITY MEETING!
September 16, 2024
October 21, 2024
November 18, 2024
December 16, 2024
January 27, 2025*
February 24, 2025
March 17, 2025
April 21, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 9, 2025**
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held in person at Jones College Prep from 6-7:30pm. We will have guest speakers at select meetings throughout the year to join us for meet and greets and information sessions. Please follow Friends of Jones Insta and Friends of Jones FB for details closer to meeting dates.
* Virtual Session
** Off-site
OUR IMPACT
Friends of Jones raises funds to provide grants to support all aspects of our students’ experience at Jones College Prep. On average, FOJ grants more than $150,000 each year to our community -- students, faculty, clubs, and community.
- ACES - Phys. Ed. & Art
- ALAS
- Arts
- Asian American Club
- Asian American Literature
- Asian Pacific American Heritage
- AP Research/Capstone
- Athletic Department
- Band/Orchestra
- Best Buddies
- Black Coalition
- Black Leaders & Mentors
- Black Student Union
- Chemistry Department
- Chess Club
- Chinese Club
- Chinese Honor Society
- Choir
- Computer Science Program
- Counseling Department
- Dance Department
- Dance Team
- Debate Club
- Digital Imaging
- Diverse Learners/IES
- Drama Club
- Engineering Department
- English Department
- French Department
- French Honor Society
- Freshman Connection
- JCP Staff
- Jewelry Club
- Journalism Class
- Language Department
- Library
- Math Department
- Mental Health Initiative
- Music Department
- Phys. Ed. Department
- Physics Department
- Photography
- Pre-Law Program
- Robotics Team
- Scholastic Bowl
- Science Department
- Social Science Department
- Spanish Department
- Spanish Honor Society
- Student Radio
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation
- Test Prep
- Theatre
- World Language Department
- World Studies
- Yearbook
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Friends of Jones Board of Directors hold one-year terms, July 1 – June 30 of each year. Meetings occur at least once each month and all members of the Jones College Prep Community are welcome to attend.
Nominations for the Board are solicited between January and May of each year. If you are interested in serving in a board role, please contact the Executive Committee at Officers@FriendsOfJones.org
CHAIR
IVONNE LOZA
VICE CHAIR
CHRISTINE SHIMKUS
VICE CHAIR
CARLA ROBINSON
TREASURER
RENEE SALOMON
SECRETARY
ANGELA WELLS O'CONNOR
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
LAINEY WEINSTEIN
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
CO-CHAIR
JENNIFER BERNARDI
COMMUNITY BUILDING CO-CHAIR
SANDRA CRUZ
OVERSIGHT & OPERATIONS CO-CHAIRS
KIM SHAW & DIMPLE PATEL
GRANTS
CO-CHAIR
HAZEL MANZANO & RACHAEL TOFT
FUNDRAISING
CO-CHAIRS
BRANDY KEMP &
SIEGLINDE LIM-SEIWERT