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: 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!
PTA meeting (zoom)
Around the Holidays we do a virtual zoom meeting for maximum attendance. Zoom Link will be sent via ParentSquare newsletter.
Coffee Chat
Every 3rd Friday, join Ms Antram & Mr Hu discuss upcoming events and socialize with other parents. Coffee provided by the PTA.
Lunar 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. Tickets will be available for purchase on-site — each ticket lets you play a game, and all proceeds go directly to supporting our school programs. Bring your school spirit and get ready for an afternoon of laughter, games, and community fun!
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.
Remember to show the flyer for the in person orders or use MODEGIVES25 online.
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.
PTA meeting (zoom)
Join us for our upcoming PTA meeting, where parents and staff come together to support our school community and plan future events. Zoom Link will be sent/available via ParentSquare newsletter.
Lunar New Year Banquet
An annual evening celebration for Lunar New Year, which includes dinner, performances, games, and more!
LEJ Kayak
Eco-Adventures is an environmental education program that offers service-learning, and outdoor recreation for youth.
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.
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!
STEM Night
An engaging and fun evening promoting interest in STEM fields for students and their families.
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!
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.
Umoja Day
A day celebrating diversity ending with a potluck of representing our different cultures.
Talent Show
A magical evening where parents settle in for 🤞 an of heartfelt performances, brave attempts at magic tricks, and at least one unforgettable rendition of “Let It Go.”
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!
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.
Monthly Restaurant Night: Goat Hill Pizza
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!
Halloween Parade
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.
Picture Day
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.”
Greening Day
Let’s come together as a school community to help maintain and beautify our gardens.
🎃 Kids’ Activity: Pumpkin decorating — a fun, festive way for the kiddos to spend time together!
5th Grade Camping Trip
Fifth graders will spend an unforgettable week immersed in the wonders of nature at Exploring New Horizons Outdoor School in Loma Mar.
Halloween Costume Swap
Parents and kids are all welcome to join the fun! Bring along any old costumes to share or wear! No costume, no problem, any way to get a costume a 2nd life!
PTA meeting
Our October PTA meeting is next Thursday, in the Cafeteria. As always, dinner and childcare will be provided. 🙂
SF Board of Education Commissioner, Supriya Ray! will be joining us.
Monthly Restaurant Night: Proposition Chicken & Easy Breezy Froyo
Every second Wednesday of the month, Joe parents gather at a local restaurant, and a portion of the proceeds supports the school.