Hello Juniper Ridge Jaguars,

This is an important reminder message for ordering ArtCards. Students have created ArtCards which teachers have shared with families. Once you have had a chance to look at your child's artwork, you are welcome to visit www.createdbykids.ca click on "Order From Fall 2026 Fundraisers" and use the code: JREL2026 if you wish to order anything with their artwork on it. You can order cards, bags, mugs, water bottles, towels and more. ORDER DEADLINE : November 4, 2026

Have a wonderful weekend.

In today’s message, you will find the following information:

Upcoming Dates
 PAC Message (Updated)
 Remembrance Day : Student Uniforms
 Walking to School In the Dark (NEW)
 Parent Together for Caregivers of Neurodiverse Teens (NEW)
 

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Upcoming Dates

 Nov 2 – PAC Meeting @ 6:15pm
 Nov 3 – PAC Concession @ 2:34pm
 Nov 4 – ArtCard Order Deadline for Parents (www.createdbykids.ca Code is: JREL2026)
 Nov 9 – Lock Down Drill
 Nov 11 – Remembrance Day (NO SCHOOL)
 Nov 17 – Grade 7 Parent Meeting re Celebration @ 6:30pm
 Nov 19-20 – PAC Book Fair Sales (more information to come)
 Nov 20 – Spirit Day: Jersey Day
 Nov 30 – Inservice Day (NO SCHOOL)
 Dec 1 – Poinsettias Delivered (more information to come)

Use this link to see the calendar of in-service and holiday dates for the entire school year: SD73 School Calendar At A Glance
 
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PAC Message

Spirit Wear is OPEN for ordering!

Show your school spirit and order your Jag Swag now until October 30.

Lots of items & colour options to choose from!

https://whiterabbitcreative.commonsku.com/shop/7efc33d1-35cc-4413-96f8-b6328012f06a

All items will be sent home with students unless otherwise specified.

Any questions? Email MrsSMasek@gmail.com

Extra Pizza Lunches

There are 2 more extra fundraiser pizza lunches (Nov/Dec) available for ordering.

These lunches will support the grade 6/7 students attending Sunnybrae camp in the spring. Watch for these extra pizza lunches once per month throughout the school year!

Upcoming Dates

Our next PAC meeting will be Monday November 2 at 6:15pm in the school library.

Our next PAC Snack Shack will be Tuesday November 3 after school at the PAC room doors. This will likely be the last one until warmer weather, so bring your loonies & toonies and get your fill on snacks & drinks!

Upcoming Fundraisers

Lots of options coming your way for the holidays - there's something for everyone! Keep your eyes on the PAC Facebook page and the newsletters for dates & deadlines!

Christmas plants

Wildlights Tickets

Golf & Restaurant discount cards

Purdy's (grade 7 fundraiser)

Book sale

Remembrance Day : Student Uniforms
 The Juniper Ridge Remembrance Day Assembly will be held on November 10 at 11:00am. On this day, we will recognize both Indigenous Veterans Day which is Nov 8 and Remembrance Day which is Nov 11. Unfortunately, we are not able to invite parents this year as our gym capacity is too close to its Fire Safety limit. 

As we prepare for our assembly, we would like to invite any student who is a participant in the Canadian Armed Forces' Indigenous Summer Programs. Junior Canadian Rangers, Cadets, Girl Guides or Scouts to wear their uniform to school on November 10 to help honour all our veterans and these important days. Mr Buemann and Mrs Moore will be coordinating the Remembrance Day Assembly at Juniper. Please email us if your child will be wearing their uniform so that we can prepare to have them in the assembly. 

Walking to School In the Dark

The following message was share with students at our October 30 school assembly:

Walking Safely to School in the Dark

Parent Together for Caregivers of Neurodiverse Teens

Sent on behalf of BGC Kamloops

Parent together is a free two part, support and education workshop for parents of Neurodiverse kiddos. In this workshop, through education and reflection parents will learn how to support their teens in transition from childhood to adulthood through education and reflection.

We will be meeting from 9am to 1pm at John Tod Centre, 150 Wood St. Part 1 on November 21, 2026 and Part 2 on November 28, 2026. These are stand alone sessions.

Part 1 topics include: Communication with teen, setting boundaries and exploring autonomy, brain development in neurodiverse teenagers, and identity formation.

Part 2 topics include: Strategies to help teens navigate mental health, substance use, and technology.

Note: Diagnosis or an assessment is not required to attend this workshop. This workshop is for any and all caregivers that would find it useful! This program is for caregivers to attend by themselves, childcare not provided.

To register, fill out a form at: https://tally.so/r/aQ8V0W

For more information or questions, contact Kelsey at k.mcarthur@bgckwl.com or call (250) 554-5437

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BLAKE BUEMANN (Principal)

ASHLEY MOORE (Vice-Principal)

Juniper Ridge Elementary

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)