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We hope this message finds you well! As we move into a new week, we’re excited to share important updates, reminders, and upcoming events happening at Juniper. Thank you for staying connected and partnering with us to support our students’ success.

School Site Council

Our first School Site Council meeting of the year will take place on September 22 at 2:45 PM. This council is made up of parents, staff, and community members who work together to review school programs, budgets, and goals to support student success. All are welcome to attend!

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Crazy Hair Day

Get ready to show off your wildest and most creative hairstyles! Crazy Hair Day will be on September 26. Students are encouraged to come to school with fun, silly, or unique hair designs to celebrate school spirit.

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Every Jaguar Counts Assembly

Get ready for our Every Jaguar Counts Assembly on September 26 at 8:00 AM! This month, students will be dancing to the Hokey Pokey and showing off their school spirit. We will also be celebrating our Students of the Month. Parents are invited to attend, cheer on the students, and join in the fun. It’s always a joyful way to celebrate our Jaguar community.

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Coffee with Cottingham

Join us for Coffee with Cottingham on September 26 at 8:30 AM, immediately following our Every Jaguar Counts Assembly. This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and share ideas with our school leadership. 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.
School Menus

All EUSD students have access to no-cost breakfast and lunch. Families can view our new online menus.  Select your school and menu to see what is being served every day.

Apple-shaped logo with colorful words related to food and bold text NUTRITION SERVICES.
Lost Items

Please remember to write your child’s name on items such as water bottles, lunch boxes, backpacks, and jackets. Labeled belongings make it easy for us to return lost items to students. A quick label helps ensure your child’s things make their way back home!

A green backpack and brown jacket with the name John
ELAC Meeting

We will be holding an ELAC (English Language Learners Advisory Committee) Meeting on September 24th, at 5:30 PM via Zoom. ELAC is a school-level committee made up of parents and staff, working together to advise school officials on English learner programs and services. We encourage all families of English learners to join us for this important meeting, where we will discuss ways to support and enhance the learning experience for our students. Your voice and input are invaluable!

ELAC Meeting Zoom link

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Upcoming Event

Earthquake Drill: 9/29, at 8:15am