Dear 21st Century Parents and Guardians,
Effective immediately, 21st Century Program dismissal at 4:45 PM will use the two-doorway exit on the east side of campus, with pick-up in the front office parking lot. The playground area will not be used for dismissal.
This procedure applies only to 21st Century Program students. Please follow traffic and safety procedures to ensure a smooth dismissal. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
Effective immediately, 21st Century Program dismissal at 4:45 PM will use the two-doorway exit on the east side of campus, with pick-up in the front office parking lot. The playground area will not be used for dismissal.
This procedure applies only to 21st Century Program students. Please follow traffic and safety procedures to ensure a smooth dismissal. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
Dear 21st Century Parents and Guardians,
Effective immediately, 21st Century Program dismissal at 4:45 PM will use the two-doorway exit on the east side of campus, with pick-up in the front office parking lot. The playground area will not be used for dismissal.
This procedure applies only to 21st Century Program students. Please follow traffic and safety procedures to ensure a smooth dismissal. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
Friendly reminder and updated flyer with suggested outfits.... JC Families, come and join us for a delightful Magical Winter Presentation! Our talented students are excited to share their talents and provide you with an evening full of seasonal magic that will warm your hearts and brighten your spirits! Please see the flyer for more information!
Recordatorio amistoso y folleto actualizado con sugerencias de trajes....Familias de JC, ¡los invitamos a disfrutar de una maravillosa presentación mágica de invierno! Nuestros talentosos estudiantes están emocionados de compartir su talento y brindarles una velada llena de magia navideña que les llenará de alegría y les contagiará el espíritu festivo. ¡Consulten el folleto para obtener más información!
Recordatorio amistoso y folleto actualizado con sugerencias de trajes....Familias de JC, ¡los invitamos a disfrutar de una maravillosa presentación mágica de invierno! Nuestros talentosos estudiantes están emocionados de compartir su talento y brindarles una velada llena de magia navideña que les llenará de alegría y les contagiará el espíritu festivo. ¡Consulten el folleto para obtener más información!
JC Families, come and join us for a delightful Magical Winter Presentation! Our talented students are excited to share their talents and provide you with an evening full of seasonal magic that will warm your hearts and brighten your spirits! Please see the flyer for more information!
Familias de JC, ¡los invitamos a disfrutar de una maravillosa presentación mágica de invierno! Nuestros talentosos estudiantes están emocionados de compartir su talento y brindarles una velada llena de magia navideña que les llenará de alegría y les contagiará el espíritu festivo. ¡Consulten el folleto para obtener más información!
Familias de JC, ¡los invitamos a disfrutar de una maravillosa presentación mágica de invierno! Nuestros talentosos estudiantes están emocionados de compartir su talento y brindarles una velada llena de magia navideña que les llenará de alegría y les contagiará el espíritu festivo. ¡Consulten el folleto para obtener más información!
Reminder! Santa Claus will visit Joe Carlson Elementary School TOMORROW, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, to take pictures. Order forms from Diane's Photography were provided to students. If interested, please fill out and return the form with payment (cash or check), or, if you paid via QR Code or Zelle, the order form must still be submitted and include the confirmation number. Students who will take a picture can come dressed up. Those not participating must wear their school uniform. We appreciate your support!
¡Recordatorio! Santa Claus visitará la escuela primaria Joe Carlson MAÑANA, martes 9 de diciembre de 2025, para tomarse fotos con los alumnos. Se entregaron a los estudiantes los formularios de pedido de Diane's Photography. Si están interesados, por favor completen y devuelvan el formulario junto con el pago (en efectivo o por cheque). Si pagaron mediante código QR o Zelle, igualmente deben entregar el formulario de pedido e incluir el número de confirmación. Los estudiantes que se tomarán la foto pueden venir disfrazados. Quienes no participen deberán usar el uniforme escolar. ¡Agradecemos su colaboración!
¡Recordatorio! Santa Claus visitará la escuela primaria Joe Carlson MAÑANA, martes 9 de diciembre de 2025, para tomarse fotos con los alumnos. Se entregaron a los estudiantes los formularios de pedido de Diane's Photography. Si están interesados, por favor completen y devuelvan el formulario junto con el pago (en efectivo o por cheque). Si pagaron mediante código QR o Zelle, igualmente deben entregar el formulario de pedido e incluir el número de confirmación. Los estudiantes que se tomarán la foto pueden venir disfrazados. Quienes no participen deberán usar el uniforme escolar. ¡Agradecemos su colaboración!
Good Morning Joe Carlson Community, Join us this morning at our annual Winter Festival Bazaar! We will be here from 9-2 o’clock. Come join us in our Cafeteria and visit our community vendors and get ready for the Holiday Season!
Dear Joe Carlson Community, Join us at our Winter Festival and Bazaar, Saturday, December 6. Stop by and support our vendors and school from 9 am to 2 pm in our cafeteria. We will have to special guest make their way to Joe Carlson. Our special guest is making a trip from the North Pole and accompanied by our visitor from Whoville! Joe Carlson, building community!
Dear Joe Carlson Community, Be our Guest! Be our Guest! Today is our Winter Festival and Bazaar, Saturday, December 6. Stop by and support our vendors and school from 9 am to 2 pm in our cafeteria. We will have to special guest make their way to Joe Carlson’s. Our special guest is making a trip from the North Pole and accompanied by our visitor from Whoville! Be our Guest! Be our guest!
Dear Joe Carlson Community, We are excited to remind your of tomorrow’s Winter Festival and Bazaar at our school, Saturday, December 6. All of the Douglas Community is welcome to visit our local vendors from 9 am to 2 pm in our cafeteria. We will also have a special guest from the North Pole making a special visit. See you then!
Good Afternoon JC Community, Joe Carlson PTSO will be hosting our Winter Festival Bazaar this Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We kindly asking families to support us in donations. Items are listed in the attached flyer and by grade level. Thank you for supporting our school and making our Winter Festival Bazaar a success!
Joe Carlson Families, We are thrilled to announce our Holiday Spirit Week, which will occur from December 15th-19th, 2025. This will be a fun-filled opportunity for students and staff to come together, spread holiday cheer, and show their school spirit. Each day of Spirit Week will feature a different theme, and everyone is encouraged to participate in dress-up days. If the student is not participating, please make sure they come to school in uniform. Please see the flyer for more information! Happy Holidays!
Familias de Joe Carlson: Nos complace anunciar nuestra Semana del Espíritu Navideño, que se llevará a cabo del 15 al 19 de diciembre de 2025. Será una oportunidad llena de diversión para que estudiantes y personal se reúnan, compartan la alegría navideña y demuestren su espíritu escolar. Cada día de la Semana del Espíritu Navideño tendrá un tema diferente y animamos a todos a participar en los días de disfraces. Si el estudiante no participa, por favor, asegúrense de que venga a la escuela con el uniforme. ¡Consulten el folleto para obtener más información! ¡Felices Fiestas!
Familias de Joe Carlson: Nos complace anunciar nuestra Semana del Espíritu Navideño, que se llevará a cabo del 15 al 19 de diciembre de 2025. Será una oportunidad llena de diversión para que estudiantes y personal se reúnan, compartan la alegría navideña y demuestren su espíritu escolar. Cada día de la Semana del Espíritu Navideño tendrá un tema diferente y animamos a todos a participar en los días de disfraces. Si el estudiante no participa, por favor, asegúrense de que venga a la escuela con el uniforme. ¡Consulten el folleto para obtener más información! ¡Felices Fiestas!
Santa Claus will visit Joe Carlson Elementary School on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, to take pictures. Order forms from Diane's Photography were provided to students. If interested, please fill out and return the form with payment (cash or check), or, if you paid via QR Code or Zelle, the order form must still be submitted and include the confirmation number. Students who will take a picture can come dressed up. Those not participating must wear their school uniform. We appreciate your support!
Santa Claus visitará la escuela primaria Joe Carlson el martes 9 de diciembre de 2025 para tomarse fotos con los alumnos. Se entregaron a los estudiantes los formularios de pedido de Diane's Photography. Si están interesados, por favor completen y devuelvan el formulario con el pago (en efectivo o por cheque). Si pagaron mediante código QR o Zelle, igualmente deben entregar el formulario de pedido e incluir el número de confirmación. Los estudiantes que se tomarán la foto pueden venir disfrazados. Quienes no participen deberán usar el uniforme escolar. ¡Agradecemos su colaboración!
Santa Claus visitará la escuela primaria Joe Carlson el martes 9 de diciembre de 2025 para tomarse fotos con los alumnos. Se entregaron a los estudiantes los formularios de pedido de Diane's Photography. Si están interesados, por favor completen y devuelvan el formulario con el pago (en efectivo o por cheque). Si pagaron mediante código QR o Zelle, igualmente deben entregar el formulario de pedido e incluir el número de confirmación. Los estudiantes que se tomarán la foto pueden venir disfrazados. Quienes no participen deberán usar el uniforme escolar. ¡Agradecemos su colaboración!
Dear DUSD Families,
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to you. Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and trust. Working together, we create a strong and caring community for our students, and we are truly grateful for all you do.
I hope this Thanksgiving gives you the opportunity to enjoy quality time with family and loved ones, to rest, and to celebrate the moments that matter most. May your holiday be filled with warmth, gratitude, and joy.
Wishing you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️🦃
Warm regards,
Ana C. Samaniego, Superintendent
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to you. Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and trust. Working together, we create a strong and caring community for our students, and we are truly grateful for all you do.
I hope this Thanksgiving gives you the opportunity to enjoy quality time with family and loved ones, to rest, and to celebrate the moments that matter most. May your holiday be filled with warmth, gratitude, and joy.
Wishing you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️🦃
Warm regards,
Ana C. Samaniego, Superintendent
🌟 Friendly Reminder Joe Carlson Community! 🌟
Join us for the PTSO Meeting today, Thursday, November 20 at 5:00 PM in the library. Your voice and ideas make a difference—see you there!
Join us for the PTSO Meeting today, Thursday, November 20 at 5:00 PM in the library. Your voice and ideas make a difference—see you there!
Good Morning Joe Carlson Community, Join us for our PTSO Meeting today, Thursday, November 20 at 5:00 PM in our library. We will be discussing upcoming events . Your voice and ideas make a difference—see you there!
All District Offices will be closing at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26 and will remain closed through Friday, November 28. Offices will reopen on Monday, December 1.
Thank you for your understanding and we wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🧡🦃
Thank you for your understanding and we wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🧡🦃
Dear Joe Carlson, Parents and Guardians, we will have rainy day dismissal and pick-up on the south side of the library and cafeteria.
Please follow the pick-up route
****5th to 2nd grade**** will be dismissed at the Cafeteria (MPR) door and Kinder ans 1st grade will be dismissed by the usual exit door (last door) by the teacher's lounge.
Please stay in a one-car lane and be vigilant with the bus route. Thank you for your patience and understanding. The safety and well-being of your child is our number one priority.
Estimados padres y tutores de Joe Carlson: debido a la lluvia, la salida y recogida de los alumnos se realizará en el lado sur de la biblioteca y la cafetería.
Por favor, sigan la ruta de recogida. Los alumnos de ****5.º a 2.º grado**** saldrán por la puerta de la cafetería (sala de usos múltiples), mientras que los de kínder y 1.º grado saldrán por la puerta de salida habitual (la última puerta) junto a la sala de profesores.
Les rogamos que se mantengan en un solo carril y estén atentos a la ruta del autobús. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión. La seguridad y el bienestar de sus hijos son nuestra máxima prioridad.
Please follow the pick-up route
****5th to 2nd grade**** will be dismissed at the Cafeteria (MPR) door and Kinder ans 1st grade will be dismissed by the usual exit door (last door) by the teacher's lounge.
Please stay in a one-car lane and be vigilant with the bus route. Thank you for your patience and understanding. The safety and well-being of your child is our number one priority.
Estimados padres y tutores de Joe Carlson: debido a la lluvia, la salida y recogida de los alumnos se realizará en el lado sur de la biblioteca y la cafetería.
Por favor, sigan la ruta de recogida. Los alumnos de ****5.º a 2.º grado**** saldrán por la puerta de la cafetería (sala de usos múltiples), mientras que los de kínder y 1.º grado saldrán por la puerta de salida habitual (la última puerta) junto a la sala de profesores.
Les rogamos que se mantengan en un solo carril y estén atentos a la ruta del autobús. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión. La seguridad y el bienestar de sus hijos son nuestra máxima prioridad.
DHS Drama Club presents "THE ELF ON THE SHELF MUST DIE!" on December 4th thru December 6th at the James A. Brenden Auditorium! There is a $3.00 admission fee (unless you have prepurchased a ticket) & concessions will also be sold! Please see flyer for more information. See you there!
THANKSGIVING BREAK! There will be NO school and all school offices will be closed from Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th. School will resume on Monday, December 1st.
For District Offices: All offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
For District Offices: All offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
In observance of Veterans Day, there will be NO School and all District Offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th. Thank you!
