Juniata Park Academy

09/23/2026

Jaguars Families, mark your calendars! 📢
I am thrilled to announce Juniata Park Academy's upcoming 8th Grade High School Info Fair. This is a pivotal event for all our 8th-grade students and their families as you begin exploring the incredible options for high schools across Philadelphia.

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of this day:
📅 Date: THIS FRIDAY, September 25
🕐 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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To ensure a productive event for everyone, we have a staggered schedule based on your child's homeroom. We invite families of:
• Parents of 801 & 802: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Parents of 803 & 804: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Don’t miss this chance to:
* Meet directly with high school representatives from across the city.
* Watch live program demonstrations.
* Ask important questions and clarify your next steps in the high school process.

I am incredibly excited to welcome our 8th-grade students and their families to this fair. It’s an essential part of finding the perfect match for the next chapter of their academic journey.

Let's explore your future, Jaguars! 🐾 See you all there!

09/16/2026

📣📣📣Don't forget to bring your permission slips!!

🌟 Celebrate Diversity with Us at Juniata Park Academy!🌟

We are thrilled to announce our Multicultural Walk-a-Thon happening tomorrow ,Thursday, September 17, 2026**! This special event is a beautiful celebration of the unique cultures that make our school community so vibrant.

Here’s what you need to know:
👕 Dress Down: Students may pay $1 to dress in colors or attire representing their cultural heritage.
🚩 Flags: Bring a small flag to carry during the walk (no larger than a standard 8.5" x 11" piece of paper).
🤝 Our Goal: Showcasing our rich cultures while promoting unity and understanding!

📍 Departure Schedule:
*8:50 AM* ⏰ 1st & 3rd Grades
*9:00 AM*⏰ 5th & 6th Grades
*9:10 AM* ⏰ 2nd Grade
*9:20 AM*⏰ 7th & 8th Grades
*9:25 AM*⏰ Kindergarten & 4th Grade

📣 Parents & Guardians: We warmly invite you to attend and cheer on our students! Check out the parade route here to find your viewing spot.

We can't wait to see the colors, pride, and unity of JPA on full display! ❤️🌎

09/16/2026

🌟 DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT TODAY! 🌟

Good evening, Juniata Park Academy families!
Today only, the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation is generously doubling every donation made to DonorsChoose projects for Historically Underfunded Schools, while funds last.

This means any contribution to our Kindergarten through 8th-grade classrooms will go twice as far in bringing essential supplies, books, and enriching experiences to our students. Whether it's $5 or $50, your support makes a massive difference for our kids!

If you are able to give, please check out the links to our teachers' DonorsChoose projects below. Even if you can't donate right now, sharing those links with friends and family helps tremendously! 💙🏫

Check out our schools projects using this link: https://www.donorschoose.org/donors/search.html?sortBy=4&keywords=juniata%20park%20academy

Thank you for always supporting our students and staff!

09/10/2026

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09/04/2026

🐾 Juniata Park Academy: Back to School Night! 🐾

Mark your calendars! Join us this Thursday, September 10, 2026, for our annual Back to School Night. Meet your child’s teachers, explore their learning spaces, and connect with our JPA community!

Event Schedule
* Session 1
* 4:30 PM – 5:10 PM: Visit Classroom Teachers
* 5:10 PM – 5:25 PM: Visit ELL/LS Teachers, Specialist Teachers, and Counselors (in their classrooms/teaching spaces)
* 5:10 PM – 6:00 PM: High School Q&A Parent Drop-in Session (in the Library)

* Session 2
* 5:25 PM – 6:05 PM: Visit Classroom Teachers
* 6:05 PM – 6:20 PM: Visit ELL/LS Teachers, Specialist Teachers, Counselors, and Resource Fair (in their classrooms/teaching spaces)

🎁 Raffle & PBIS Rewards
* Parent Raffle: Attend for a chance to win gift cards and exciting prizes! Bring and donate gently used uniforms for additional chances to win a prize!
* PBIS Class Reward: The classroom with the highest parent attendance wins a choice PBIS Reward!

We can’t wait to see all of our Jaguar families there! 💙🐾

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

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08/25/2026

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08/21/2026

READY OR NOT, HERE WE COME! 📣✨

Our halls have been way too quiet, but the wait is officially over. Your teachers have the pom-poms out, the moves ready, and the energy turned all the way up because the first day of school is this Monday, August 24th! 🎒🎉

We can’t wait to see your smiling faces, hear about your summer, and kick off an incredible school year.
Drop a 🙋‍♀️/🙋‍♂️ in the comments if your backpack is packed and you’re ready to roll!

Quick Reminders for Monday, August 24th:
* Arrival Time: Doors open at 8:12 AM ⏰
* Grades 1–4 Drop-Off: Courtyard 🌳
* Grades 5–8 Drop-Off: Main Entrance 🚪
* Don't forget your fully charged devices and a water bottle! 💧

See you bright and early Monday morning! 💙💛


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08/20/2026

🐾 Welcome to Kindergarten, Future Jaguars! 🐾
We are so excited to kick off an amazing school year at Juniata Park Academy! Please review the important schedule details below for our newest students:

1️⃣ Kindergarten Interview Days
* Dates: August 24–26, 2026
* Your child’s teacher will reach out directly with your assigned interview date and time.
* Please plan to attend the interview together with your child!
2️⃣ Official First Day of Kindergarten
* Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
* Kindergarten will be a full day of school starting on this date.

Please keep an eye out for messages from your child's teacher here on ClassDojo. We can’t wait to meet our newest Jaguars! 💙✨