Logo of Juniper Elementary School featuring a cheerful cartoon Jaguar resting on an open book, with bold yellow text reading 'Juniper' and white text below reading 'Elementary School,' set against a blue background.

Hope you had a wonderful weekend with family and friends! A huge thank you to everyone who donated to our Jog-a-Thon—it was a great success! We truly appreciate your support. Here’s what’s happening this week.

PTA Meeting - Join us for our next PTA meeting on 2/24/25 at 6:15pm in the VPA! This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share ideas, and get involved in upcoming school events. Your voice and participation make a difference, and we’d love to see you there!

Chalk board with the words PTA Meeting your voice counts! with a pencil next to it a pencil
Kids Heart Challenge - Our school is proud to partner with the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge service-learning program which kicks off on Wednesday 2/26! Students will learn how to have happy and healthy hearts while raising lifesaving donations to help others with special hearts. Plus, your family can learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR through Finn’s Mission! Join the team TODAY at www.heart.org/schools or by clicking on the app already uploaded on your child's ipad at school (grades 2-5).  Join the team early and be recognized at our assembly! Students that complete Finn’s Mission will get their own Heart Hero Cape, certificate, and special bonus gift.  Meet heart survivor Finn and hear how completing Finn’s Mission gives hope to everyone, everywhere.  Let’s save lives together! Thank you for being a Heart Hero!

Promo ft. a boy in a blue shirt forming a heart w/his hands. "Join Our Community of Lifesavers." Step 1 Register the AHA Schools app or QR code. Step 2 "Complete Finn's Mission" by learning Hands-Only CPR to support lifesaving efforts across the US.
School Site Council Meeting - Our upcoming School Site Council meeting is on February 24th at 2:45pm. It’s a chance to get involved in school decision-making, hear updates, and share your input. Your participation is important, and we look forward to having you join us!

A diverse group of cartoon adults siting around a table, attentively listening to a smiling teacher with orange hair.
Fire Drill - On February 26th, we will be conducting a fire drill at 10:40 AM. This is an important part of our safety procedures, ensuring that students and staff are prepared in the event of an emergency. Please remind your child to stay calm and follow instructions from teachers and staff. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and prepared school environment.

Fire Drill with hydrant and hose
Family Day at Lunch - We’re excited to announce that Family Day at Lunch for our Kindergarten students and students in Mr. Green’s and Mrs. Aere's classes will be on February 26th! A flyer with parent guidelines and the exact time will be sent home this week. Please make sure to check your child’s backpack for the flyer with important information about the event. We look forward to enjoying a wonderful lunch with you!

A cheerful banner reading 'Family Day at Lunch' against a light blue background. Below text, is a variety of smiling cartoon vegetables, including cabbage, broccoli, carrots, beets, a pumpkin, and an avocado, are illustrated with friendly faces
PTA Fundraiser at Menchie’s - Join us for a fun and tasty PTA fundraiser at Menchie’s on February 27th! A portion of the proceeds will go toward supporting school programs and events. It's a great way to treat your family to some delicious frozen yogurt while supporting our school. We hope to see you there!

A logo Menchie's ice cream
Every Jaguar Counts Rally - The Every Jaguar Counts Rally will take place on February 28th at 8:00 AM. We will announce the Best Attendance and Best Spirit classes, and our Student of the Month will also be celebrated. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Jaguar in a jacket pointing its finger up
Coffee with Cottingham - Join us for Coffee with Cottingham on February 28th at 8:30 AM, right after the Every Jaguar Counts Rally. This is a great opportunity to meet with our principal, ask questions, and discuss any topics on your mind in a relaxed setting. We hope to see you there!

A black silhouette of a steaming coffee cup on a saucer, with a small illustrated chocolate chip cookie resting against the cup’s side. The cookie has a bite taken out of it.
ASB Spirit Day - Get ready to double (or triple!) the fun on February 28th for Spirit Day! It's all about matching vibes with your friends, so team up as twins, triplets, or quadruplets. Show off your school spirit and let’s see how creative you can get with your matching outfits. We can’t wait to see all the fun pairings! 

3 children, likely triplets, stand close together, smiling with their eyes closed. Wearing brightly colored, striped sweaters with unique patterns. Their cheeks are rosy, and they appear happy.
March Attendance Challenge - We have an exciting challenge coming up in March! Every Thursday, students who are present will receive a limited edition JJ Jaguar sticker. But that’s not all—students who have perfect attendance on all four Thursdays in March will earn a BIG exclusive JJ Jaguar sticker! Let’s make every day count and show up for success!

Animated baby jaguar with an excited expression surrounded by colorful confetti.

Upcoming Events

Read Across America: March 3-7

5th Grade Field Trip to San Elijo Lagoon

Ms. Sanvictores & Mrs. Seever, March 4th

Mrs. Catalanotto & Mrs. Winkler, March 5th