Principal’s Message
I welcome our families to the 2024-2025 school year! As another summer vacation comes to a close, we hope it has been a pleasant and restful time for you and your family. I am thrilled about the new school year and the opportunity to work together. Our commitment remains steadfast in providing our students with a high-quality education that emphasizes academic excellence and social-emotional support within a nurturing environment. This year promises to be truly exceptional!
Back to School Night
Join us for Back to School Night on August 29th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Parent Corner
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming parent events and are excited to announce the formation of several parent committees this year. We invite you to join our School Site Council, PTA Board, and ELAC. We are eager to collaborate with our wonderful families here at Juniper. More information will be sent out soon. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mercedes Aguilar, our Family Liaison.
PTA News
The PTA is excited to welcome back our wonderful families! Our annual membership drive will begin on back to school night, Aug. 29
Arrival and Dismissal
For the safety of all our students and parents driving on Juniper Street, please do not drop off or pick up students on the street outside the school. Thank you for your cooperation with this important safety protocol.
Nutrition Services
We are delighted to offer free breakfast to all our students on campus. In the morning, starting at 7:35 AM, students who wish to have breakfast should go directly to the cafeteria before lining up. Preschool and TK students will enjoy breakfast with their class each morning. Additionally, every student will receive a free lunch daily, which includes milk or juice, a piece of fruit, a vegetable, and a main entrée.
School Hours
School hours are as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
The school gates will open at 7:35 AM each day. Please do not drop off your child before this time as supervision will not be available. Thank you for your cooperation.
State Preschool
Parents must accompany their students to the classroom and may park in the lot before and after school. More details will follow from the State preschool program.
Week of Welcome
During the first week of school, we will be celebrating Spirit Days! Join in the fun and show your school spirit with the following themed days:
8/20: Dress for Success
8/21: Hawaiian “Aloha” Day; Wear Hawaiian
8/22: Color Day; Dress in the color assigned to your grade level
8/23: Juniper Day; Wear your Jaguar Shirt or School colors; Blue & Yellow
Jaguar Spirit Assembly
Join us for our first Jaguar Spirit Assembly on August 23rd at 8:00 AM as we start the school year with energy and unity!
Fire Drill
We will have a fire drill on August 30th at 8:20 AM. These drills help ensure that everyone is prepared to respond calmly and quickly in case of a real emergency, fostering a safe school environment.