Be sure to checkout the PTSO page under "our school"

Be sure to check out the district transportation page for bus rules and bus route information. Bus Information

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year from 15,000 feet.  I look forward to seeing you soon.  Mrs. Whisenhant 

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To view the Joy 2019-2020 School Supply List click here

Congratulations Oliver Opgenorth. As part of his Digital Media Class, his teacher Mrs. Curry, helped him enter the NPR Student Podcast Challenge and he was a National Middle School Finalist. Oliver was featured on NPR Morning Edition on May 14th. If you would like to listen please click this podcast link

Welcome New Joy Families!

Please enroll online at the district homepage. here

You may bring necessary documents to the school prior to school starting in August if you are unable to upload them.

Help speed up enrollment by bringing along these important forms:

(**students will not be enrolled in school without these forms)

**Birth Certificate A birth certificate is required for students entering kindergarten or first grade who haven't been enrolled in the district before.

**Proof of Immunization

**Proof of Current Physical Address Utility bills such as phone, water or electric-proof of one of these services at the home resident is required

Reminder: Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1st to enroll in Kindergarten.

OAA REQUESTS: If you do not live in the Joy attendance area and wish to have your child attend Joy K-8 you will need to enroll in your home school and submit an online application in the Lottery here. This is the FNSBSD new online lottery system. Out of Attendance Area requests will not be considered until after the first 10 days of school. Students must be enrolled in their home school for the first 10 days of school. Families will be contacted on day 11th day, if there is an opening in the requested grade level.

FNSBSD LIP SYNC CHALLENGE-JOY

Joy is a recipient of the USDA Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program! Every Wednesday, fresh fruits or vegetables are delivered to all of our students to try. Ask your child what was delivered this week! Read the following letter to find out more about this special grant-funded program:

Joy FFVP Letter

Local Artist Beautifies Joy

Positive changes to Joy Elementary!

You can find the complete district budget at k12northstar.org/budget.

We appreciate volunteers and look forward to having you help at school.

Please be sure to fill out the district Volunteer Packet and submit it to Human Resources downtown.

Volunteer Packet