Hello Jaguar Families, 

No new animal sightings to share today...phew!

I hope you all have a safe and happy weekend.  

In this week's communication you will find; 

Upcoming dates
Pac Updates (Updated)
Library (NEW)
RoboThink : Build, Code and Play with Robots
Interior Health: Health Promoting School Newsletters (NEW)
Pride Month 

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Upcoming dates

June 8 – 14 – Kamloops Pride Week 
June 9^th – Freezie sale
June 10 – Spirit Day – Everything But a Backpack
June 10 – United by the Beat Intermediate Concert (1:15pm – Doors open at 1:00pm)
June 11 – All Grade 5 Students at the Powwow
June 17 – Primary Fun Day
June 17-18 – PAC Book Fair
June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 23 – Grade 7 Moving On Ceremony
June 25 – Early Dismissal for Summer Break @ 12:34pm

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PAC Updates

PLAYGROUND GOAL ACHIEVED!

WE DID IT!!! We have reached our fundraising goal for the intermediate playground equipment! A HUGE thank you to each and every one of you who have participated and helped out in our fundraising efforts - we couldn't have done it without you. Now we wait for it to be our turn on the project list!!

PAC Book Sale - Stock Up For Summer Reading

PAC will be hosting another book sale June 17 & 18 so you can stock up for summer reading! Each class will have a buying block at some point in those 2 days and there will be after school hours as well. All books are $1 or $2! Bring those loonies & toonies!

PAC Snack Shacks

We will have 2 Snack Shacks to finish off the year. Bring your loonies & toonies to the PAC room door for drinks, snacks & freezies!

Tuesday June 16: 2:30-3:00

Thursday June 25: 12:30-1:00 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

First PAC Meeting of 2026/2027 School Year

Monday September 14 @ 6:15pm in the school library!

Library 

Please return ALL library books by Tuesday, June 9th. 

We would like to get everything shelved before we box up the books in anticipation of our new wooden shelves being installed. 

Thank you for your help with this.

RoboThink : Build, Code and Play with Robots

RoboThink is offering 3 after school sessions in June for $99.  For more information, or to register, please visit https://tinyurl.com/2w4xadus

Interior Health: Health Promoting School Newsletters

Every month, Interior Health writes a newsletter for families to share healthy information including tips and tricks on how to stay healthy.  To view any of the newsletters produced this year, please visit this link: 

https://www.interiorhealth.ca/information-for/school-staff#health-promoting-schools-newsletters 

Are You Moving?

We are already busy planning for the 2026-2027 school year, and would really appreciate it if families could let us know if your child(ren) will not be returning to Juniper for the coming school year.  Please phone the office as soon as possible to let us know. It really helps with our planning and class placements.

Upcoming Events with Canucks Autism Network (CAN) 

Families CAN – Sports Day

Sunday, June 7
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Albert McGowan Park

Families are invited to join us for a fun and inclusive morning of sports, games, and connection in a supportive community environment.

CAN Summer Camps

July 13–17 and July 20–24
Albert McGowan Park

Camp Times:

• AM Camps: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• PM Camps: 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Our camps provide fun, engaging, and adapted recreation opportunities for children and youth in a welcoming and supportive setting.

To learn more about these events or to register, please read through their program guide: CAN Program Guide

Pride Month 

In SD73, we’re committed to equity and inclusion by creating safe, welcoming spaces where all students and staff can be their authentic selves 

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BLAKE BUEMANN (Principal)
ASHLEY MOORE (Vice-Principal)
Juniper Ridge Elementary
School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)