Umoja Day
A day celebrating diversity ending with a potluck of representing our different cultures.
JOES First Chess Tournament!
Jose Ortega is hosting our first-ever Chess Tournament, in partnership with the Mechanics' Institute! We’re also thrilled to have a special guest appearance from local Grandmaster-- Vinay Bhat!
JOES Literacy Night
JOES is happy to host our first literacy night on Wednesday, 6/03, 5:30-7:00 PM! FREE community event that will promote reading resources and strategies.
Siren Boutique Fundraiser: Mom's Night Out Sip & Shop
Sip bubbly (champagne or sparkling water) and shop/hang with fellow JOES moms: 20% of all sales will be donated to JOES! RSVP by May 29.
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!
Blue House Cafe & Sweet Cupz Boba Fundraiser
Wednesday, 5/13 — 20% of proceeds goes to JOES!
Sweet Cupz Boba (on Ocean Ave) 12PM-9PM
Blue House Cafe 7:30AM-5:30PM
Teacher Appreciation Week
We are making our staff feel ✨EXTRA✨ special every day of Teacher Appreciation Week! It’s an awesome way to show your appreciation and give your thanks IN PERSON!!
JOES Talent Show
We’re excited to announce the 2nd annual Jose Ortega TALENT SHOW! 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.
Holi Celebration
Holi is a major Hindu festival of colors, love, and spring. It celebrates the love between the deities Radha and Krishna.
Washable and hypoallergenic colors 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.
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)
Yearbook Order Date Deadline!
Remember to order your yearbook! Look inside for details for all the options available to you.
Greening Day
April Greening Day is Coming!
We are excited to invite all families to join us for Greening Day! Come help us plant, beautify, and grow our school garden together. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our children to connect with nature and take pride in our school community.
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)
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.
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.