Weekly Update June 19, 2026
Hello Jaguar Families,
As we head into our final week together, please remember that Thursday June 25 is an early dismissal day. School ends at 12:34pm.
Please also remember to ensure you can access MyEducation BC before Learning Updates are published on Thursday June 25. The link is: https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do
I hope you all have a safe and happy weekend.
In this week's communication you will find;
Upcoming dates
Pac Updates (Updated)
Medical Planning Forms (NEW)
Are You Moving?
Summer Office Hours (NEW)
Lost & Found (NEW)
Lacrosse – Girls With Goals Female Only Camp
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Upcoming dates
JJune 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 23 – Grade 7 Moving On Ceremony
June 25 – Learning Updates Posted in MyEducation BC
June 25 – Early Dismissal for Summer Break @ 12:34pm
Sept 8 – First Day of School (10:30 – 12:34)
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PAC Updates
Final PAC Snack Shack
There will be one last chance to grab some snacks, drinks & freezies at our last PAC Snack Shack of the school year!
Thursday June 25 | 12:30-1:30 | PAC Room Doors
Bring your loonies & toonies!!
First PAC Meeting of 2026-2027
We will get going on the 2026-2027 school year on Monday September 14 @ 6:15pm in the school library!
Free childcare available!
Bring all of your questions & ideas to make next school year the best one yet!
"Engineering for Kids" STEM Summer Camps
Looking for a fun, educational, and engaging summer activity for your child this summer?
Engineering For Kids is offering hands-on STEM Summer Camps where children explore science, technology, engineering, and innovation through exciting projects, challenges, and experiments. Campers will also enjoy a variety of activities throughout the week, including math enrichment, team games, swimming, hiking, and outdoor sports.
No prior STEM experience is required—the camps are designed for children of all skill levels, whether they are already passionate about STEM or simply curious and eager to learn.
Summer camps begin soon and spaces are limited.
As part of this fundraising partnership, Engineering For Kids will donate $25 back to our school for every student who registers and selects our school from the registration dropdown menu. There is no additional cost to families—the donation is made directly by Engineering For Kids.
Registration is available at:
https://engineering-for-kids-registration.replit.app
When registering, simply select our school from the dropdown menu to ensure the donation is credited back to our school.
"RoboThink" Pro-D Day & Summer Camps
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming schedule of RoboThink camps in Kamloops! Whether you're looking for a fun and educational way to spend the upcoming June 26 Pro-D Day, a special Canada Day activity, or engaging summer camps to keep your child learning and creating all summer long, we have something for everyone.
Spaces are filling up quickly, so be sure to secure your child's spot today!
To register and view more details, please visit our events page: RoboThink Kamloops Events
Medical Planning Forms
If you have notified the school that your child requires medical planning at school, forms for medication, anaphylaxis and medical planning were sent home this week.
For the school to administer medication to your child, these forms must be completed and signed by a doctor prior to administration of medication. If you did not receive the forms, please complete the forms below.
The forms are in a brown envelope in your child's bag and must be returned before September 30th 20206.
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.
Summer Office Hours
The school office will be open June 29-July 3 (closed on July 1) from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. The office will then be closed for the summer, reopening on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM.
Lost and Found
Once again, our Lost and Found is overflowing. Next week, we will be setting out items on tables in the hallway near the main doors. Please check for missing belongings. All unclaimed items will be bagged up on Friday June 26 at 8:30am and donated to charity.
Lacrosse - Girls With Goals Female Only Camp
This August, we are hosting a one-day Girls With Goals Female Only Camp featuring Erica Evans. Open to girls of all skill levels, the camp is a fun opportunity to try lacrosse and build confidence through sport. Please share this opportunity with principals throughout the Kamloops school district for distribution to interested students and families. Participants will need a helmet with a face cage, hockey or lacrosse gloves, a lacrosse stick, and running shoes. Thank you for your support.
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BLAKE BUEMANN (Principal)
ASHLEY MOORE (Vice-Principal)
Juniper Ridge Elementary
School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson
