Juniper Elementary

Tonight (July 30, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Special Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 6 p.m. open session (no closed session). Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

6 days ago, Mark Berning

Tonight (July 23, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Special Closed Session: superintendent's goals at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 6 p.m. closed session only. This meeting will not be streamed. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

13 days ago, Escondido Union School District

Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting

Tonight (July 16, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

20 days ago, Escondido Union School District

Tonight (June 25, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

about 1 month ago, Escondido Union School District

Tonight (June 18, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

about 2 months ago, Escondido Union School District

Tonight (May 21, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

3 months ago, Escondido Union School District

Congratulations to our Girls on the Run participants for completing their 5K! Through dedication, perseverance, and teamwork, these students worked hard to reach this exciting milestone. We are so proud of their accomplishment and the confidence they built along the way. Great job, girls!

3 months ago, Juniper Elementary

Girls on the run with staff and the student's families

Mrs. Roberts’ kindergarten class enjoyed an engaging outdoor writing lesson focused on butterflies! Students observed, discussed, and wrote thoughtful pieces about these amazing insects while taking advantage of the beautiful weather and learning in nature.

3 months ago, Juniper Elementary

On May 2, Juniper proudly participated in the smArt Festival, showcasing students’ creativity, talent, and hard work through a variety of student artwork displays. Families and community members had the opportunity to celebrate the incredible artistic achievements of our students and the dedication they put into their creations. The event also featured a districtwide musical performance, where students from across EUSD came together to share their musical talents and entertain the community. Thank you to our students, staff, families, and supporters who helped make the smArt Festival such a memorable event!

3 months ago, Juniper Elementary

Congratulations to Mrs. Zeighami, our Teacher of the Visually Impaired, for being recognized by Helpful Honda during Teacher Appreciation Week 2026! Mrs. Zeighami was selected for her dedication and commitment to supporting visually impaired students across EUSD, including our students at Juniper Elementary. She received adaptive tools for visually impaired students, including braille materials and talking calculators to further support student learning and accessibility. We are so proud of the incredible impact she makes every day through her compassion, advocacy, and support for students and families. Thank you, Mrs. Zeighami, for all that you do!

3 months ago, Juniper Elementary

Staff and Honda Helpers recognizing a staff member

Last week, families joined us for Coffee with Cottingham, a fun morning of connection, conversation, and creativity! Parents had the opportunity to enjoy coffee together while decorating their own cookies and spending time with fellow Juniper families and staff. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a sweet success. We appreciate the continued partnership and support from our amazing school community!

3 months ago, Juniper Elementary

Parents posing with cookies they decorated.

Tonight (May 7, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

3 months ago, Escondido Union School District

Congratulations to 6 of our Juniper Jaguars who have met the qualifications for reclassification! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of your achievement. Keep up the amazing work!

3 months ago, Juniper Elementary

Reclassified students and their teachers posing.

We are excited to share that last week marked the grand opening of our Jaguar Retreat! This thoughtfully designed space provides students with a supportive environment where they can take a moment to pause, reflect, and recharge during the school day. The Jaguar Retreat is a calm and welcoming area that promotes self-regulation, mindfulness, and emotional well-being helping our students return to class ready to learn and succeed.

We were honored to welcome guests from the district, as well as representatives from the Escondido Education Foundation and other community members, who joined us to see this special space in action. Their visit helped highlight the importance of creating environments that support the whole child.

3 months ago, Juniper Elementary

Students and community members viewing the retreat room

Staff, students, and community members outside the jaguar retreat room

Community members outside the jaguar retreat

Waving Jaguar with think bubbles that say, Grit, Possibilities, Responsible, and Excellence

Tonight (April 23, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

3 months ago, Escondido Union School District

Today (Saturday, March 21, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Governance Workshop at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 8:30 a.m. open session only. Note: this meeting will not be streamed. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

5 months ago, Escondido Union School District

Congratulations to EUSD’s Classified Employee of the Year, Tracy Meneses!
This well deserved recognition highlights the incredible impact you make each and every day as our school’s office manager. Your dedication, reliability, and genuine care for students and staff do not go unnoticed. You consistently go above and beyond, helping create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Your hard work behind the scenes is essential to the success of our school, and we are grateful for the difference you make across the entire EUSD community. Thank you for all that you do, this honor is truly deserved. Congratulations, Tracy!

5 months ago, Juniper Elementary

Three people posing in front of a leaf-themed mural, with one holding a bouquet of flowers.

A group of eight people stands in front of a mural with greenery and the words "Character Counts," one person holding a bouquet.

Tonight (March 19, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

5 months ago, Escondido Union School District

Juniper hosted its first-ever Lego Family Night in partnership with the Assistance League of Inland North County and LEGO Education. Families enjoyed an evening of creativity and teamwork as they worked together to complete fun Lego building challenges. It was wonderful to see so much teamwork, creativity, and family fun all in one place!

5 months ago, Juniper Elementary

Safe School Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Park only in the designated Drop-Off Zone
No parking or stopping along the red curb
Use crosswalks supervised by crossing guards
Do not jaywalk or park in nearby residential areas
Designated Drop-Off Zone
No Parking or Stopping Along Red Curbs
Use the Crosswalk with the Crossing Guard
Do not jaywalk or park in nearby residential areas
Additionally, please do not leave your vehicle parked in the RED ZONE to walk up & pick up your student

5 months ago, Juniper Elementary

Illustration of a cheerful jaguar school mascot wearing a reflective safety vest and holding a stop sign while standing at a school crosswalk. The image promotes safe student pick-up and drop-off procedures, including using the designated drop-off zone, avoiding red curb parking, using crosswalks supervised by crossing guards, and not jaywalking or parking in nearby residential areas.