In order to support additional programs that enable our children to have the highest educational experience possible, we ask that families make a tax-deductible contribution (Tax ID# 33-00080727). All donations will be acknowledged on a plaque in the office. Donor levels:

This fund was opened in May 2002 under the auspices of the San Diego Foundation. We envision this endowment fund as a long-term solution to support our school’s library program. A comprehensive library media program includes a diverse collection of quality books, classes in research skills, curriculum links and literacy events, all managed by an expert professional staff. We’ve made significant progress establishing our library but still have a long way to go. This library fund is essential to provide long-term financial support. All donations to the funds are 100% tax deductible. Donor levels for the fund include:

• Under $100 A new library book with nameplate will acknowledge the donor.
• Bronze ($100 +)
• Silver ($1,000 +)
• Gold ($5,000 +)
• Platinum ($10,000 +)

Donors contributing $100 or more will be acknowledged on a plaque in the library.

You may also sign up other credit cards (e.g., Visa, MasterCard, Discover) and when you use them at registered vendors, a percentage of the sale will be donated to our school. eScrip is one of our easiest and most productive fund raising efforts. Sign up today in the main office or visit

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Wednesday afternoons, the PTO offers amazing enrichment programs, such as, Chess, KidsKreations, Yoga, Gymventures and the gymbus, and fine arts. Parents may choose to have their children participate in one or two classes each Wednesday for fees paid directly to our vendors. Look for our fliers throughout the year.

We offer Spanish lessons for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Classes are 45-minutes, one morning each week in cycles throughout the school year. Parents may choose to have their children learn Spanish before starting their school day for a fee paid directly to the vendor.

The student directory supports "community building" at LJES. Many of our children’s classmates and friends, new and old, are listed, along with their home and email addresses, phone numbers and parents’ names. The directory is helpful in arranging play dates, parent get-togethers and the other "outside of school" activities so important to building a strong LJES Community. The directory is researched and published by the LJES PTO, and distributed to all PTO families.

This LJES Handbook & Calendar details our educational programs, including special education and support services, as well as general policies and procedures. It includes a letter from Principal, Donna Tripi, a staff roster, recess and lunch schedules, health office information, LJES history and details on parent involvement opportunities such as PTO and Friends of LJES, Inc. The book’s calendar includes dates of parent conferences, days off and special events.

Each year, the PTO hosts a Kindergarten barbecue as an informal time to acquaint new Kindergartners and parents to our school. The PTO provides hot dogs and hamburgers and incoming parents bring side dishes and desserts. Students and parents meet the teachers, administrator and our parent group representatives. It really eases the anxiety of incoming Kindergartners who will have played in their playground and met the teachers before the first big day!

Each year we have a Back to School Picnic for our families. It is a wonderful way to catch up with old friends and meet the new families at our school. Families can bring a picnic dinner or can purchase dinner at school.

We will have outdoor (in case of rain it will be moved to the auditorium) movie nights for our families. Families can bring a picnic dinner. The movie is provided by the PTO. There will be popcorn, baked goods and glow in the dark necklaces for sale. We will not be selling dinners at these events.

We turn our campus into a science lab! Students and parents walk from station to station conducting scientific experiments with a common theme. There will be dinners for sale at this event.

Put on your dancing shoes and come dance in our auditorium to a live band! Cookies and punch are provided. For a small fee you can purchase a professional portrait from an on site photographer. For more information contact Melinda Gaffney at melindagaffney@hotmail.com

The PTO puts on a talent show to give our students a venue for showing off their talents. For more information contact Pilar Gimber at pilargimber@yahoo.com

If you apply for a Target guest card, 1% of all your guest card purchases will go towards our school. Applications are available in the office and at all Target stores.