A cartoon jaguar beside the text "Juniper Elementary School."

Juniper School News – December 9, 2024

Juniper Elementary

December 8, 2024

Hope you had a relaxing weekend with your family! Here’s a look at what’s happening this week.

Canned Food Drive - We’re down to the final week of our Canned Food Drive! Let’s make these last days count–our final collection day is Dec. 16! This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to our community and support families in need during the holiday season. Please consider donating new, sealed, and non-expired canned goods or non-perishable items. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference! Let’s come together to make this a season of giving and kindness. Thank you for your support!

A box marked 'Food Drive' containing various canned foods, such as kidney beans, corned beef, and tomato soup, ready for donation.

Christmas Musical - Get ready to feel the holiday magic! Our Christmas Musical, featuring our talented students from the after-school ELOP program, is just around the corner. The kids have been diligently preparing, and we can’t wait to see them shine! Join us on December 11 at 6 PM for an evening filled with festive cheer, music, and joy. Let’s celebrate the season together!

Three animated children joyfully singing with colorful musical notes above them.

PTA Holiday Reading Night - Grab your favorite cozy blanket and join us for a night of stories and holiday cheer! The PTA Holiday Reading Night is happening on December 12 at 6 PM. It's the perfect way to get into the festive spirit with family and friends. We can’t wait to see you there!

Santa Claus reading a glowing book to three children, with a decorated Christmas tree and a cartoon Jaguar nearby.PTA Penguin Patch Holiday Shop

 - The holidays are coming up soon and we have an exciting program coming to our school! PTA will be hosting a Penguin Patch Holiday Shop so that students can buy special gifts for their friends and family members. Students will be able to shop at school and keep it a surprise for their friends and family! Look for information and Money Envelopes coming home Monday, 12/9/24!

A smiling penguin in winter attire, featuring a striped scarf and mittens, framed by a pink circular border

School of Choice 25/26 - The School of Choice application window is now open! If you wish to apply for your child to attend a school other than their school of residence for the 2025-2026 school year, you must complete a School of Choice application. A separate application is required for each student, and a random, unbiased lottery will determine placements. Applications will NOT be accepted after the January 31, 2025 deadline. For questions about the School of Choice process, please contact Integrated Student Supports at 760-432-2247.

Upcoming Events

Holiday Sing-a-Long: Dec. 18, 8:30am

Holiday Cookies with Cottingham: Dec. 18, 9:30am

A Christmas tree-shaped cookie decorated with bright green frosting, red circular candies, and white icing swirls. The cookie base is light brown with a baked texture.

Red & Green Day: Dec. 18

Two festive snowflakes, one in green and the other in red, with intricate designs symbolizing a holiday theme.

Earthquake Drill: Dec. 19, 8:45am

Cartoon of a child under a table with falling rocks, captioned "EARTHQUAKE DRILL: DROP, COVER, AND HOLD!"

5th Grade Panoramic Picture: Dec. 19

A diverse group of happy children smiling and waving, illustrated in a colorful and vibrant style.

Holiday Sweater Day: Dec. 20

A festive Christmas sweater featuring a cheerful Santa Claus design. The sweater is predominantly green, adorned with decorative lights and a holiday theme.

Every Jaguar Counts: Dec. 20

Jaguar in a jacket pointing its finger up

Minimum Day: Dec. 20

MINIMUM DAY text with illustration of a child walking away from school

Kindergarten Gingerbread Workshop

  • Mrs. Aere, Mrs. Bryant & Mrs. Roberts: Dec. 18, 1:30pm

  • Mrs. Melendez & Mrs. Teixeira: Dec. 19, 10am

A gingerbread house-shaped cookie with light brown frosting details. It features a white outline of a door, a round window with a cross design, and scalloped icing on the roof. Small red and green candy dots are scattered across the surface for decoration

Winter Break: Dec. 23 - Jan. 6

A smiling reindeer wearing a red and white striped scarf, raising its arms in excitement. The text reads "Enjoy your winter break!" with "winter" in large, bold letters, each in a different color.