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INFORMACION

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JC School Information

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m

Mascot:  Bulldog

Colors:  Navy, White

Joshua Circle Elementary
10140 8th Avenue
Hesperia, CA 92345

Phone: (760) 244.6133

Fax: (760) 244.3564

Email:

carol.flodter@hesperiausd.org

twitter:

JoshuaCircle

New Student Registration

We are accepting applications for all grades, Kindergarten through Sixth!

Please visit our office to pick up an enrollment packet.  You can apply anytime during open business hours.

We look forward to serving your student's educational needs.

School Lunch Applications

Our Nutrition Services Department will be accepting on-line applications for the National School Lunch program in English and Spanish.  You can visit the following website to apply.

https://lunch.hesperiausd.org/fma/

Once submitted, please allow ten (10) working days for processing. Paper applications are available in the office as well.

This site is for Free and Reduced Lunch Applications ONLY.

Student Calendar

PAY FOR YOUR CHILD'S LUNCHES HERE

You can pay for your child's hot lunches or verify how much money is left in their account by visiting http://www.myschoolbucks.com/

Follow the onscreen instructions when clicking the link above to access your account.  If you have not created your account, you can do so now.  DEBIT/ATM, Visa or Mastercard is accepted.  Even the principal used it when his child was in Elementary School!

District Information

Hesperia Unified School District
15576 Main Street
Hesperia, CA 92345
www.hesperia.org

State Testing Is Over!

Joshua Circle Students have been testing for the last two weeks.  Thank you to our families who had their kids at school every day, on time!  Every child makes a difference for our school on this test. 

All students who try their best on the test and are here every day of testing will be invited to the SLIME PARTY where they can slime Principal Sheffield and Assistant Principal Elgan!  We want to see them get slimed.

Thank you for your continued support.

Kindergarten Registration for Next School Year

Greetings Families from the Office:

At Joshua Circle we have open registration for your convenience.  Please feel free to enroll your soon to be kindergarten student anytime during office hours. 

Make sure to bring with you to our office the following:

1. A completed, up to date immunization (shot) record to include:

  • 4 polio
  • 5 DPT
  • 2 MMR
  • 3 Hepatitis B1
  • Varicella

2. Birth Certificate

3. Physical and dental forms completed by the doctor dated February 9, 2012 or sooner.

4. Proof of Residency - such as a utility bill or rental/lease agreement.

Kindergarten Registration dates as outlined by state law (SB 1381) have been changed so children this year must be five prior to November 1, 2012.  As the years progress, so will the date students will need to be five by.  Those dates are listed below.

  • School year 2012-2013 Students will need to be 5 by November 1, 2012
  • School year 2013-2014 Students will need to be 5 by October 1, 2013
  • School year 2014-2015 Students will need to be 5 by September 1, 2014

Library Remodel is Complete

Our library remodel is now complete.  Please feel free to drop by and check out our newly renovated library.  All of our district's maintenance staff did a truly amazing job.  When the students have arrived to check it out, many of the words heard were; wow, pretty, amazing, cool, and sweet.  We are very proud to be able to offer this facility to our students.  We have purchased new books and computers for students as well as filling in our new shelves with books donated from Target.

Remember to stop by and check it out.

JC Night at Carl's Junior

We had a great turn out at Carl's Junior on Main St in Hesperia  for JC Night two weeks ago and had another successful day last week.

Watch our website for our next Carl's Night.

Thanks for all of your support!

Bulldog Pride #5, May 22nd

Bulldog Pride #5 will be held on May 22nd.  We had over 340 students earn their Bulldog Pride tag which they got at the event and we hope to see even more at this upcoming event.  In February we had Anthony the Magic come and perform for our students and it was a BIG HIT!  In March we had a luau BBQ.

Keep up the good work!

Below are the requirements to earn a trip to Bulldog Pride.  (The events are held the Friday after every benchmark assessment.)

-Good Behavior

Students are expected to be safe, respectful and responsible and to follow the 6th Pillars of Character. 

--Good Attendance

No more than two absences or tardies. Illness and health issues that extend past the two days will be looked at on a case by case basis.  

---Good Effort

All classwork completed, good participation, and following JC's Six pillars of Character.

----Organized Binder/Work Folder

Binder in upper grades completed and organized.  In the primary grades, organized work folder.

JC Recieves Library Donation from Target

We here at Joshua Circle would like to thank the great folks at Target by purchasing a large amount of books for our library.  This means a great deal to our staff and students. 

Our Bulldog Students will enjoy reading every book that comes in!

JC Receives $1750 Donation!

On October 4th, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Association and the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools presented Joshua Circle teachers with $1750.  This money can be used for classroom supplies and books as each grade level sees fit.  We are tremendously thankful for this opportunity provided by James and Rowena Ramos and the San Manuel Indian Tribe.  Thank you!  Our students will certainly benefit from this.

Student Bulldog Shirts

Greetings Families,

Our pre-ordering of Bulldog shirts has closed for the first half of the year.  We do have a few remaining items in stock in varying sizes.  The prices are found below.  Please visit the Parent Center in Room 5 to see what we have.

Thank you!

Short Sleeve T-Shirt: $10.00

Long Sleeve T-Shirt:  $12.00

Zip-Up Hooded Sweatshirt:  $24.00

Pull-Over Sweatshirt (No Hood):  $16.00

All District Teacher of the Year

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Please join our school site in recognizing Mr. Andy Hammons as the district's Teacher of the Year.  His dedication to his students and his school are just two reasons why he won this honor.  We are excited at Joshua Circle to have him on staff.

JC Staff Members of the Year

Recognized by her fellow teaching professionals, Anita Goodrich was chosen as our Certificated Team Member of the Year. Mrs. Goodrich, a first grade teacher, has been part of our dedicated Joshua Circle team for two years. 

Our Classified Employee of the Year is Mr. Herb Dennis, our crossing proctor. Mr. Dennis works rain or shine to ensure our students cross 8th Ave. and Willow Street safely.  Mr. Dennis, selected by his fellow Joshua Circle team members, is also one of our valued campus volunteers.   

Congratulations! 

JC Scores Big with School Cents and the Mall of Victor Valley

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Click on the logo above for more information

For the school year 2010 - 2011, we received $1500.00 from The Mall Of Victor Valley! Thank you parents and friends of Joshua Circle for your continued support of our school through this program.  A special thank you to The Mall Of Victor Valley.

Let's do it again in 2011 - 2012.

Go Bulldogs!

SCHOOL HOURS FOR 2011/2012

  • Kindergarten:
    • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays:
      • 8:20 a.m. to 12:01 p.m.
    • Wednesdays:
      • 8:20 a.m. to 10:56 a.m.

 

  • 1st through 6th Grades:
    • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays:
      • 8:20 a.m. to 2:37 p.m.
    • Wednesdays:
      • 8:20 a.m. to 1:41 p.m.

Important Dates and Information 11/12

Trimester Dates:

1st Trimester:  August 8 through November 4 

2nd Trimester:  November 7 through February   

3rd Trimester:  February  through May 23 

Christmas Vacation:

            December 16 through January 6

Spring Break:

March 19 through 23

State Testing:

April 16 through April 27


Last Day of School for the 2011-2012 School Year:

 Wednesday, May 23, 2012


Inclement Weather Info:

In the event of a school closure due to inclement weather or bus delays because of adverse weather or road conditions local radio stations KATJ (100.7 FM), KIX 106 (106.5 FM), KZWY Y102 (102.3 FM), KWRN (Radio Mexico-1550 AM), or AM TALK 960 (960 AM) will announce any school closures beginning at 6:00AM.


Bike Safety:

If your child rides a bicycle to school, we have provided a bicycle safety booklet brought to you by the California Highway Patrol that you can read with your child.  This is not required, but offered as a tool to help you and your child know about bike rules, safety practices and dangers.  Click here to download the bicycle safety booklet.

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

 

Click here to print the flyer!

Support Joshua Circle With Cicero's Pizzeria!


 

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Click on the logo above for great deals and program information from General Mills, a partner in Education.

 


School Cents

Please Support Joshua Circle Elementary by shopping at the Mall of Victor Valley.  You can find more information by visiting the link above.


Target Fundraiser

You can support Joshua Circle Elementary while shopping at Target!

Click the image above for more information.

2011 Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Immunization Requirements for Students.

For the 2011 - 2012 school year, all students entering grades 7 - 12 will need proof of a Tdap booster shot BEFORE starting school.  This requirement begins in September.
 
Shots are also available at San Bernardino County Public Health for $10.  Please call 760-956-4400 to schedule an appointment.