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!

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.

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.

Every 3rd Friday, join Ms Antram & Mr Hu discuss upcoming events and socialize with other parents. Coffee provided by the PTA.

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!

An annual evening celebration for Lunar New Year, which includes dinner, performances, games, and more!

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!

JOES has a committee that represents the school and participates in the parade by wearing costumes and performing a dance along the parade route.

Eco-Adventures is an environmental education program that offers service-learning, and outdoor recreation for youth.

Every 3rd Friday, join Ms Antram & Mr Hu discuss upcoming events and socialize with other parents. Coffee provided by the PTA.

Every second Wednesday of the month, JOES parents gather at a local restaurant, and a portion of the proceeds supports the school.

Students will participate in a learning walk to learn more about the holiday through posters created by each class.

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!

Vote on how PTA’s Budget will be used in the 2026-2027 school year.

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We’re excited to share that the PTA has approved funding for a powerful anti-bullying and anti-racism assembly coming to our school! 

Every 3rd Friday, join Ms Antram & Mr Hu discuss upcoming events and socialize with other parents. Coffee provided by the PTA.

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!

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.

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.

Around the Holidays we do a virtual zoom meeting for maximum attendance. Zoom Link will be sent via ParentSquare newsletter.

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!

Shop in-store or online at www.5littlemonkeys.com, use promo code JOSEORTEGA2025 and 15% of the proceeds go to our school.

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.

Every second Wednesday of the month, Joe parents gather at a local restaurant, and a portion of the proceeds supports the school.

Remember to mention “Support Jose Ortega” at checkout!

Join us for our annual Halloween Parade, where students will march in costume to celebrate the season! Families are welcome to watch as classrooms parade around the schoolyard, showing off creative, spooky, and fun outfits.

The annual adventure in brushed hair, missing teeth, and last-minute reminders not to spill on your shirt. A single moment frozen in time, destined for fridge doors, family albums, and a future round of “remember when.”