SPARTAN SHIELD
Week Of May 31
CALENDAR ITEMS - Looking Ahead
- June 5: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 10:00 A.M.
- June 8: 6th & 7th Grade Awards Ceremony, UPDATE: 7TH @ 12:42 PM & 6TH @ 1:42 PM
- June 9: End of Quarter 4
- June 9: Last Day of School, Minimum Day @ 11:10 A.M.
- June 12: Quarter 4 Grades Available on the Parent Portal
- August 13: First Day of School
The event will be at Arcade Church, 3927 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA, 9582.
While we hold our Promotion Ceremony at the Arcade Church, there are no religious or spiritual aspects to our ceremony. The Arcade Church simply has an auditorium and parking lots that can accommodate all of our students and families for this event.
All 8th graders will be recognized during the ceremony, but will not walk across the stage, as they do at graduation. "Crossing the stage" is a special part of graduations, which we honor at the end of students' high school careers. Students who win an individual award will be called to the stage.
The Arcade staff is excited to celebrate all of our promoting 8th graders and their achievements at this event!
Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers hoping to make the 8th-grade promotion special for our 8th graders! PTO is seeking many volunteer positions.
If you are a 6th and 7th-grade parent, think of this as “paying it forward” — next year, other parents will do the same for you!
Whether you can help with setup, handing out certificates, or cleanup, we’d love to have you join us in making this celebration memorable.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DACAD2BA0F9C16-64308562-8thgrade#/
Or email ptoarcade@gmail.com
Arcade follows the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework, which creates an environment that allows all students to thrive. As part of that framework, teachers acknowledge students who are exhibiting Spartan Strong behaviors, being kind, safe, and responsible, by giving them a Spartan Strong ticket.
Last week, our final Quarter 4 raffle was held with some amazing prizes! We raffled off bikes, Beats headphones, cameras, and more!! We love to see how many tickets students receive for being kind, safe, and responsible. You can watch the announcement of the winners in the video below!
Thank you, Spartans, for being kind, safe, and responsible all year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0rRYR52noA&list=PLjEAS__GkyLRgljyvzo3Qu_U0oA4I7jWC&index=1
Report Cards for Quarter 4 will be mailed home on Friday, June 12. Quarter 4 Grades will be available and finalized on the San Juan Parent Portal* as well as on the Student Portal on June 12, 2026.
Quarter 4 ends on June 9, 2026. Grades will be final and become a part of students' official transcripts.
*For Pin and Password information, please use the Forgot your Pin? and Reset Your Password options on the Login page of the Parent Portal.
Attention 8th-Grade Families!
Don't miss Mira Loma HS physical night! They will be hosting a FREE physical night on June 2, 2026, from 4:30-7:30 PM in the large gym. This is a great opportunity for athletes to get their physicals done early!
Students will receive an email from Mrs. Payne at their San Juan email address if they are missing Library books, Textbooks, or Chromebooks. Please help your student return all library books!
Not sure if your student is missing books? Ask your student to log into Follett Destiny (our Library management system) from the San Juan Portal. Directions are located on the Library pages of the Arcade Middle School website under Academics.
It is important to return all materials from previous years to avoid paying for lost books. If the books are lost or damaged, please email Mrs. Payne (lisa.payne@sanjuan.edu)for information on purchasing a replacement copy.
El Camino JR Eagles Basketball Camp
When: Thursday, July 30 to Saturday, August 1. 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Where: El Camino High School, 4300 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento
Cost: $150 early bird price. After June 30, 2026, prices will rise to $250 per athlete
For more information, email coachisaiahmatthews@gmail.com or coachkimmatthews@gmail.com
This registration is for kids born between August 1, 2007-July 31, 2018. For players born August 1, 2018, to July 31, 2022, please use the academy registration on the Capital Valley FC website!
Registration Fees for the 2026 Fall Rec season are as follows:
Players from the ages of 4 years old to 19 years old- Registration for individual players: $145 Early Bird (March 26th- April 25th). $155 Regular (April 25th-July 1st). After July 1st, we will accept registrations based on roster availability.
*This is not a program of the San Juan Unified School District. SJUSD holds not liability or responsibility.*
- Meals must be consumed on the site
- No income requirements
- No enrollment requirement
- No paperwork to complete
- No service June 19 and July 3
Locations:
Will Rogers Middle, 4924 Dewey Drive, Fair Oaks
- June 15 - July 17, M-F
- Breakfast 8:15-8:30 am and Lunch 11:15-11:45 am
Greer Elementary School, 1300 Bell St, Sacramento
- June 22-July 17, M-F
- Breakfast 8:00-8:15 am and Lunch 11:00-11:30 am
Grand Oaks Elementary, 7901 Rosswood Dr, Citrus Heights
- June 22-July 17, M-F
- Breakfast 8:00-8:15 am and Lunch 11:00-11:30 am
Free Opportunities for San Juan Unified Students!
Summer programming for elementary to high school. There are various options and school sites to choose from!
Visit the website below for more information!
Free Day Camp for Refugee Children
Camp Nefesh is a non-profit summer day camp for refugee and immigrant children in the Sacramento area. The camp is fully teen-led and ten-run. There is no cost! Lunch is included, and transportation may be available upon request! Ages 4+
Dates & Times: M-F June 15-26 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
If you have any questions, contact campNefesh@gmail.com or text (916) 885-6505 or visit the website https://www.campnefesh.com/
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKOBJ_4OPUE8rxyDvKJ2QxoaOY0ypDqibqme0JWAQ_wcCJLw/viewform
Elica Mobile Clinics
Immediate care available. Services are available by appointment or walk-ins.
For more information, please call (916) 454-2345 or visit the website.
Free Community Food Distributions & Resources
San Juan Central Food Closet:
The San Juan Unified food closet is located at the Central Enrollment Center (3700 Garfield Ave. in Carmichael) and serves families, staff and community who are in need of non-perishable food items.
Hours:
Open year round, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Closed on non-school days and holidays.
Need more information on food resources? Visit www.sanjuan.edu/resources/community-resources for more information about our district food closet and community food banks
ARCADE MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE
- Monday - Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
- Attendance Phone Number: 916-971-7300, ext. 1
Email: arcadems@sanjuan.edu
Website: sanjuan.edu/arcade
Location: 3500 Edison Avenue, Sacramento, CA, USA
Phone: 916-971-7300