PTA meeting
Join us for our upcoming PTA meeting, where parents and staff come together to support our school community and plan future events. Food and childcare will be provided, so families can relax and connect!
Coffee Chat
Every 3rd Friday, join Ms Antram & Mr Hu discuss upcoming events and socialize with other parents. Coffee provided by the PTA.
Yearbook Order Date Deadline!
Remember to order your yearbook! Look inside for details for all the options available to you.
Spring Camping Trip
Don’t miss this chance for your kiddos to play outdoors with their friends. There are bathrooms and hot showers at this campsite, so it is great for first-time campers and those that appreciate their creature comforts while camping.
Olema Campground (about an hour north of SF near Point Reyes)
Holi Color Run
Holi Celebration @ JOES
Holi is a major Hindu festival of colors, love, and spring. It celebrates the love between the deities Radha and Krishna. Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu.
We are excited to bring Holi celebration to school this year again!
When: April 24, 2026 after lunch recess
What to expect: Washable and hypoallergenic will be thrown below the neck or upwards in the sky outside in the yard. We recommend not wearing your best clothes to school or bring an old t-shirt to put on regular clothes.
A permission slip will be provided if you would like your student to opt out of this activity.
Volunteers Needed: We need 8 volunteers to help distribute color packets to students, yard supervision, and help students clean off before they head back in (12pm - 2pm on 4/24)
Questions or concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact rangoli.sharan@gmail.com
JOES Talent Show
We’re excited to announce the 2nd annual Jose Ortega TALENT SHOW! This is your student’s chance to shine and share their amazing talent with friends, family and the school community. Whether your student loves to sing, dance, perform magic tricks, play an instrument, tell jokes, read poetry, demonstrate martial arts/gymnastics, or show off a special skill—we want to see it all!
Spring Swap
Imagine a School-Wide free market/garage sale. What you no longer need, you can pass on to another family, and vice versa.
Blue House Cafe & Sweet Cupz Boba Fundraiser
We’re having a double headliner fundraiser for May!
Wednesday, 5/13 — 20% of proceeds goes to JOES!
Sweet Cupz Boba (on Ocean Ave) 12PM-9PM
We will total up 20% of all receipts for any purchases with a mention that they are there for the school fundraising. The promotion can work for delivery orders as well through Snackpass, Uber Eats, Grubhub or Doordash as long as we see in the notes that it is for the fundraising event.
Blue House Cafe 7:30AM-5:30PM
PRE-ORDERS only for snowy mochi bites, mochi muffins, and beef jerky! MUST pre-order - do not walk in and purchase on the day of. Pick-up anytime during their open hours on 5/13.
Pre-order Form (pre-order closes on 5/12 at 12 PM).
PTA meeting
Join us for our upcoming PTA meeting, where parents and staff come together to support our school community and plan future events. Food and childcare will be provided, so families can relax and connect!
Umoja Day
A day celebrating diversity ending with a potluck of representing our different cultures.
STEM Night
An engaging and fun evening promoting interest in STEM fields for students and their families.
Yearbook Art Contest Submissions Due!
A chance to have your art featured in the yearbook!
Shake Shack Fundraiser Night
Every second Wednesday of the month, JOES parents gather at a local restaurant, and a portion of the proceeds supports the school.
Author Visit: Kathryn Otoshi
Kathryn Otoshi has written a new book called "White Raven." It's centered around fostering critical thinking. The book is coming out in May, but she is doing a soft release in April.
JOES Talent Show Sign Up Deadline!
We’re excited to announce the 2nd annual Jose Ortega TALENT SHOW! This is your student’s chance to shine and share their amazing talent with friends, family and the school community. Whether your student loves to sing, dance, perform magic tricks, play an instrument, tell jokes, read poetry, demonstrate martial arts/gymnastics, or show off a special skill—we want to see it all!
African American Family Breakfast
To honor and celebrate our African American students, Ortega warmly invites our African American families to join us for a special Breakfast with Your Child. This will be a joyful morning of community, student voices, and celebration! RSVP here.
Spring Auction Event
The in-person auction event features food, drinks, live bidding on high value items (with an auctioneer and all!) and silent bidding on special baskets to bring excitement and hype to the event.
Coffee Chat
Every 3rd Friday, join Ms Antram & Mr Hu discuss upcoming events and socialize with other parents. Coffee provided by the PTA.
Greening Day
A weekend activity for the community to help maintain and beautify our gardens.
We will have pies 🥧(pi day) and Easter egg hunt 🐣🥚for the kids!
Lunar New Year Banquet
An annual evening celebration for Lunar New Year, which includes dinner, performances, games, and more!
PTA meeting
Join us for our upcoming PTA meeting, where parents and staff come together to support our school community and plan future events. Food and childcare will be provided, so families can relax and connect!
🍗 March West Portal Proposition Chicken x Easy Breezy Restaurant Fundraiser Night
We’ll be partnering again with Proposition Chicken and Easy Breezy Froyo in West Portal for our March Fundraising Night - yum!
Lunar New Year Parade
JOES has a committee that represents the school and participates in the parade by wearing costumes and performing a dance along the parade route.
LEJ Kayak
Eco-Adventures is an environmental education program that offers service-learning, and outdoor recreation for youth.
Coffee Chat
Every 3rd Friday, join Ms Antram & Mr Hu discuss upcoming events and socialize with other parents. Coffee provided by the PTA.
Monthly Restaurant Night: Stonestown (Chipotle and Rooster & Rice)
Every second Wednesday of the month, JOES parents gather at a local restaurant, and a portion of the proceeds supports the school.
Lunar New Year Educational Fair
Students will participate in a learning walk to learn more about the holiday through posters created by each class.
Greening Day
A weekend activity for the community to help maintain and beautify our gardens. Lights snacks, coffee, and a craft for the kids are always available!
PTA meeting - VOTE on 26-27 Budget
Vote on how PTA’s Budget will be used in the 2026-2027 school year.
Anti-Bullying/Racism Assembly
We’re excited to share that the PTA has approved funding for a powerful anti-bullying and anti-racism assembly coming to our school!
Coffee Chat
Every 3rd Friday, join Ms Antram & Mr Hu discuss upcoming events and socialize with other parents. Coffee provided by the PTA.
PTA meeting
Join us for our upcoming PTA meeting, where parents and staff come together to support our school community and plan future events. Food and childcare will be provided, so families can relax and connect!
Monthly Restaurant Night: Panda Express (Stonestown)
Every second Wednesday of the month, Joe parents gather at a local restaurant, and a portion of the proceeds supports the school.
For Online/App orders, use the code 3850719, for in person orders show them the flyer.
Winter Performance
Celebrate the season with our annual Winter Sing-Along! Students, staff, and families will gather to share favorite holiday and winter songs in a joyful community event.
Coffee Chat
Every 3rd Friday, join Ms Antram & Mr Hu discuss upcoming events and socialize with other parents. Coffee provided by the PTA.
PTA meeting (zoom)
Around the Holidays we do a virtual zoom meeting for maximum attendance. Zoom Link will be sent via ParentSquare newsletter.
Monthly Restaurant Night: Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Every second Wednesday of the month, Joe parents gather at a local restaurant, and a portion of the proceeds supports the school.
Remember to use code RCFUND96 to online or at checkout!
Coffee Chat
Every 3rd Friday, join Ms Antram & Mr Hu discuss upcoming events and socialize with other parents. Coffee provided by the PTA.
Shopping Fundraiser: 5 Little Monkeys Toy Deals
Shop in-store or online at www.5littlemonkeys.com, use promo code JOSEORTEGA2025 and 15% of the proceeds go to our school.
Fall Carnival
Come join the fun at our school carnival on the Upper Joes Playground! Families can enjoy classic carnival games, win prizes, and share in the excitement of this special community event.