Dear Falcon Families,
We are so excited to welcome you and your students back for a fantastic new school year at Juniper Basin Elementary! As we gear up for the first day, here are a few quick and important announcements to help you prepare:
- Teacher Assignments: If you don't see an assigned teacher in Skyward just yet, don't worry! Our new teachers are currently finishing up processing in Skyward, and assignments will update as soon as that is complete. Your classroom number is assigned in Skyward.
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- Open House & PTA Meeting: Join us tonight (Mondayfor our Open House to Meet the Teachers from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM! Afterwards, please stay for our first PTA meeting at 6:00 PM in the library; we’d love to see you there.
- Pickup & Drop-off: Please review our pickup and drop-off procedures before the first day to ensure a smooth transition for everyone. They are attached. You can pick up a paper copy at the Open House on Monday night.
- First Day of School Details:
The first day of school is Wednesday for grades 1-6. Please arrive no earlier than 8:45 AM. We will have a red carpet on the South side of the school, with inflatables for your first day of school pictures!
Students will line up in the back of the school. Be sure to check in with your teacher at the Open House on Monday evening so your child knows exactly where to line up!
Warning bells will ring at 9:10 AM, and school will start at 9:15 am. School will end at 3:30 pm.
- Bus Information: Want to check if your child is eligible for busing or find your nearest stop? You can easily look it up on Infofinder i.
Thank you for your partnership and support as we kick off another great year. See you this week!
Warmly,
Juniper Basin Elementary Administration
ATTENTION JUNIPER BASIN KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES:
Welcome to the new school year! As we prepare for a wonderful year of learning and growth, we would like to schedule a brief assessment session for your kindergartener before school begins. Assessments will be given on Wednesday and Thursday, August 19th and 20th.
This individual testing session allows us to get to know your child, and provides valuable information that helps our teachers plan the best learning environment for your child from the very first day of school.
Please use the link below to select a date and time slot that works best for your family:
Juniper Basin Kindergarten Testing Sign Up
A Few Quick Notes:
Follow the instructions by providing all necessary information.
Please sign up as soon as possible to secure your preferred time slot.
Plan to arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
If you have multiple kindergarten students, please sign up for a separate time slot for each child.
Parents are expected to be at the school with their child during the testing.
*SELECT ONLY ONE TESTING SPOT FROM ONE SIGN UP GROUP. *Note: Sign-Up group numbers are for scheduling purposes only and do not reflect teacher or class placement.
If you have any questions or need assistance with scheduling, please call the school at 385-579-7385. We are so excited to meet you and your child!
Best regards,
The Juniper Basin Kindergarten Teacher Team
Ribbon Cutting Tomorrow August 12th from 5-6! We would love to see all of our Juniper Basin Falcons!
Originally it was announced that class assignments would be posted tomorrow, August 7th. We are still experiencing some shuffling of teachers and classrooms. Because of this our goal for class assignments to be posted on Q/Skyward is Wednesday afternoon before the ribbon cutting. Thanks for your patience as we get these classes updated!
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UPDATE
Mark your calendars!
We have several opportunities to connect, tour the school, and finalize registration details:
Open House & School Tour: Wednesday, July 29th (9:15 AM – 10:30 AM) @ Juniper Basin. Come walk the new school, make sure your student is in the system and enrolled, and get help if needed. (Note: A Bike Bus will meet in neighborhoods at 8:45 AM!)
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: August 12th at 5:00 PM. We will be available to answer any enrollment questions.
Meet the Teacher Open House: Monday, August 17th (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM), followed by a PTA Meeting in the Library at 6:00 PM.
Juniper Basin Elementary is beginning to post open aide positions for the upcoming school year. If you or someone you know would be a great fit for our team, please visit the official Alpine School District job board to view current openings and apply.
Come help us support our wonderful students!
Dear Families,
As we begin planning for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, we are excited to start building the Juniper Basin PTA board—and we need your help!
We are currently seeking volunteers to fill several key positions, including President, Treasurer, Secretary, as well as a variety of other board and committee roles. If you have ever considered getting involved, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our school community.
The PTA plays an important role in supporting our students, teachers, and staff. Its mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities. Research consistently shows that students achieve more when families are involved in their education, and PTA provides a direct way to be part of that success.
We like to think of PTA as the “sprinkle on top” of the many layers it takes to educate our children. While teachers and staff provide the foundation, PTA helps bring connection, support, and fun—creating memorable experiences and strengthening our school community.
Being part of PTA is truly an honor. Members serve as advocates for every child in the school, working closely with teachers and administration to support student success and build a positive, inclusive environment.
As a growing school, Juniper Basin especially benefits from strong family involvement. Whether you can volunteer your time, share your ideas, or support through donations, every contribution makes a difference. (And yes—we promise any funds raised go right back into creating fun and enriching experiences for our students!)
Call to Action:
The PTA board will be assembling on Monday, May 18th at 6:30 pm at the Desert Sky Library, and we would love to have all nominations submitted by Friday, May 15th. If you are interested in serving or would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please reach out before the deadline.
We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have about available roles.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This is the time of year we start thinking about class assignments for next year. Obviously, this is an important and complicated process.
First, please know it is our teachers that create the class lists under the guidance of the administration. Teachers from the same grade level create the class lists for their students moving up to the next grade. Second, there are a variety of factors that teams consider that contribute to the ultimate placement of each student: ratio of boys to girls, academics, behavior, learning styles and preferences, student combinations, special factors (IEPS, 504s, health concerns), etc.
We have found that specific teacher requests create difficult classroom dynamics. The information you share with the current teacher will be considered, but does not ensure placement with a particular teacher or specific students. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Also, please let us know as soon as possible if you are not planning on attending Juniper Basin next year.
We value your input as an essential part of our team at Juniper Basin. If you choose to reach out to your current teacher, please do not request a specific teacher. Instead, provide your current teacher with anything you would like us to consider and why, so we can make an effective decision. You can submit that information through an email.
Thank you for your willingness to work with us to get our next school year started off well!
