We’re looking forward to a busy week ahead at Juniper filled with learning and special activities for our students. Please take a moment to read through the updates and reminders below so you can stay informed and connected with everything happening at our school.
Shamrock Grams
Juniper ASB is selling Shamrock Grams for $1.25 each (limit 3 per student) starting March 2nd to March 12th! All Shamrock Grams will be delivered on March 17th! Don't miss out on this fun way to spread some luck and cheer!
American Heart Challenge
Our school is proud to partner with the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge service-learning program which kicks off on March 3rd! 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! Sign up TODAY at http://www2.heart.org/goto/JuniperEscondido or download the AHA Schools app.
Spring Pictures
Spring Pictures are coming up on March 4th! Be sure to dress your best and bring your brightest smiles.
1st Grade Field Trip
Mrs. Reynolds & Ms. Pilz class will be going to the Museum of Making Music on March 6th. First grade students will enjoy a hands-on learning experience exploring instruments, music history, and the joy of making music. Please make sure your child arrives at school on time and wears comfortable shoes so they are ready for a fun and active day of learning.
Read Across America
Juniper School is celebrating its 27th Annual Read Across America Celebration from March 2nd - 6th! This special tradition honors beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss and encourages all adults to read to a child. Throughout the week, we’ll welcome guest readers from the community, including a local author, City Council Members, EPD Officers, EUSD Board Members, Administration, and Juniper Staff, who will visit classrooms to share their love of reading. We’re also adding some fun spirit days to the celebration. March is National Reading Month, so we encourage families to read with their children every night, even just 5 minutes a day can make a difference! Let’s make this a month full of stories, imagination, and a love for reading! We’re also adding some fun spirit days to the celebration.
March 2nd: Wear Red, Black, and White
March 6th: Dress as your favorite book character!
Clothing Donation
Our school nurse is in need of extra clothing for students who may need a change of clothes during the day. We are especially looking for new underwear, shorts, and other bottoms for boys and girls in sizes appropriate for ages 3–7. If you are able to donate, please bring items to the nurse’s office. These donations will be used for students who have accidents or unexpected spills.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is overflowing! If your child is missing something, please take a moment to check the table during drop-off or pick-up. As a reminder, labeling your child’s belongings with their name helps us return items quickly if they’re brought to the lost and found. We’ll soon be donating any unclaimed items, so please stop by to pick up your child’s things before they’re gone. Let’s work together to make sure everything makes its way back home!
Phone Policy
To help maintain a focused learning environment, smartphones, smart watches, and other mobile communication devices may not be used while students are on campus. If students bring a device, it must be turned off and kept in their backpack during the school day. If a device is used or visible:
• 1st offense: The device will be taken to the office and returned at the end of the day.
• 2nd offense: The device will be returned to a parent or guardian and a contract will be signed.
• 3rd offense: The student will be required to check their device in at the office each morning and pick it up after school for a period of time.
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please contact the school office and we will make sure your child receives the message. Thank you for your support in keeping our classrooms focused and distraction free. For questions, please call 760-432-2462.
Report Cards
Trimester 2 Report Cards will be sent home on March 6th, please make sure to check your child’s backpack.
Daylight Saving
Just a reminder that Sunday, March 8 Daylight Saving Begins. Don’t forget to change your clocks.
