Matador Weekly Update

Hello Matador Families,

It has been another exciting and busy week at Mira Loma!

This past week, we successfully completed our WASC Mid-Cycle Review, which provided an important opportunity to reflect on our school's progress and celebrate our accomplishments. We also recognized students at our MYP Awards Ceremony, celebrating their completion of the first two years of the IB Middle Years Programme and their Personal Projects. Additionally, students participated in PSAT testing this week.

We officially wrapped up our Homecoming festivities with Saturday night's dance, where students enjoyed an evening of fun, music, and memories!

We have several exciting events coming up at Mira Loma! On October 27, our Senior Forum will provide important graduation information, followed by our Fall Band Concert on October 28, showcasing our talented musicians. On October 29, we welcome incoming and prospective students and families for our Parent Night to explore all that Mira Loma has to offer. Finally, don't miss our Día de los Muertos Celebration on November 2, as we come together to celebrate culture, community, integrated learning, and tradition!

A huge congratulations to our Girls Golf Team for going UNDEFEATED and winning the LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP! What an incredible accomplishment! Best of luck at Sections next week. Go Matadors!

As always, I continue to enjoy visiting classrooms and seeing the incredible teaching and learning happening across our campus.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. There is so much to celebrate at Mira Loma!

Kind regards,

Dr. Carrie Jackson

Principal

Mira Loma High School

October 23-25-Frankenstein Performances (see Flyer below)

October 24-Flat SAC Invitational

October 27-Senior Forum (for students)

October 28-Fall Band Concert

October 29-Electives/College/Career Fair (during school day for students only)

October 29-8th Grade Parent Night

October 30-Noveber 1-Frankenstein Performances (see Flyer below)

November 2-Dia de los Muertos Celebration

November 6-Band to perform at King's Game

November 11-13-NO SCHOOL

November 23-27-NO SCHOOL

Please complete the School Funding Form to help Mira Loma receive as much funding as possible. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

On Saturday, October 24, over 2,200 runners from 130 teams will compete in the 10th Annual Flat SAC Invitational. Coaches, spectators and volunteers included, an estimated 4,000 people will descend upon Gibson Ranch Regional Park. Teams from as far away as Winnemucca, Neveda, will compete on the historic Gibson Ranch Regional Park course.

The Mira Loma Taiko Drum Corp will perform during the race that is sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports, New Balance, Epic Chevrolet, Gatorade, OS1st and other great companies.

Students can receive up to 6 hours of community service. Click to sign up: Flat SAC Student Volunteer Sign Up

Adult volunteers are also needed. Click to sign up: Flat SAC Adult Volunteer Sign Up

Come out to Gibson Ranch and watch the races unfold. There is a giant 10’ x 17’ digital display board that allows spectators to watch the race unfold as mile splits scroll on the screen. Athletes who post a personal record ring the PR Bell and write their achievement on a living art “PR Wall”. There is a giant 8’ x 20’ photo backdrop for teams to memorialize the event, custom medals to those who place in the top 15 in one the 17 separate races, beautiful custom trophies to the top varsity teams, Flat SAC event and other merchandise is sold by Fleet Feet. There is a county parking fee of $8 if you do not have an annual pass. The unique race features have made the Flat SAC Invitational a premier event that continues to attract teams year after year.

Find all the race details at www.flatsac.com. We hope to see you there!

Coach Paul

Students requesting Letters of Recommendation should ask teachers at least three weeks in advance and attend a lunchtime LOR meeting. Mira Loma uses Naviance E-docs for college application materials. Please reach out to Counseling if you need Naviance access or support.

There will be a Senior LOR Lunch Meeting on October 20. Check in with Lisa Lentz in the College and Career Center for more information.

Hello Matadors,

We are excited to share that our Honors Concert Band will have the wonderful opportunity to perform the National Anthem at the Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs game on Friday, November 6, 2026!

We would love to have as many of our families, friends, and supporters in attendance as possible to cheer on and support our talented Honors Concert Band.

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased here:

http://www.kingsgroups.com/MiraLomaHighSchool

Please purchase your tickets by next Friday so you can join us for this special evening!

Thank you for your continued support of our music department.

Host a Japanese Student in March 2027!

Are you interested in hosting a Japanese high school student from our sister school, Tanabe High School in Japan? Tanabe students will be visiting Mira Loma in March 2027, and we are currently looking for host families!

Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to build friendships, experience Japanese culture, and create lifelong memories. Student hosts may also earn service hours toward IS, MYP, and IBDP requirements.

Applications are now open! Please submit your application as soon as possible.

Questions? Please contact Mari White (D4) at mari.white@sanjuan.edu.

FAFSA is now open! If you need assistance please come to the College and Career Center on Thursdays or see Mrs. Lentz for an appointment.

Tutoring in the Library:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays - 7:20-8:20 AM

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays - 3:45-4:45 PM

Thank you to those of you who have already donated to the Mira Loma PO this year! Because of donations like yours, we were able to award a grant to the Community Resource team so they could purchase this freezer that stores food to help Mira Loma families. Our grants provide supplies and assistance to many Mira Loma clubs, sports, teams, programs, and classrooms.

Donate Now: https://miralomaibpo.square.site

The Mira Loma PO (Parent Organization) is trying to raise at least $5,000.00 this fall in donations so we can continue to provide these mini-grants. The PO also sponsors awards events and teacher/staff recognition.

We are still almost $2000 short of our goal. Please donate so we can continue to support our students and staff!

To clear absences, please call 916-971-7972 or email miralomaabsence@sanjuan.edu.

When reporting absences/tardies, it is important to include your child's six-digit student ID number along with their first and last name. This will help ensure accurate identification. Parents must clear absences within 5 school days. Absences not cleared within 5 school days will be recorded as a Cut.

You can clear full day absences through the parent portal.

Excused tardies such as verified medical appointments, late bus, SARB, DMV (must provide a receipt) or illness are excusable reasons for tardies. Please bring in a verification note if possible.

To request an early dismissal, please call 916-971-7459

Parent/Guardians must contact the Attendance Office at least 30 minutes prior to an early dismissal. Failure to do so may result in a long wait time. Dismissal slips are not sent to classrooms 30 minutes prior to the end of the school day. Early dismissals are not accepted via email or Parent Portal. Parent portal is for clearing full day absences.