Cameron Ranch Falcon Connection

Greetings Falcon Community,

Welcome to an exciting new school year at Cameron Ranch! We’re delighted to have you join our vibrant community, where each day brings new opportunities for growth and success. To help you get off to a smooth start, please review our School Handbook and explore the variety of resources in our monthly Falcon Connection Newsletter. Both contain essential information about school policies, resources, and routines. We warmly invite you to get involved by signing up to volunteer! Join us in making a difference, just click the school link found HERE to get started. We welcome your support!

We are excited to partner with you throughout the year to support your child’s learning and growth. Together, we can make this a fantastic year for every student! If you have questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to soaring with you and making this year a truly wonderful journey!

Prepare for the Beginning of the Year:

Log into the Parent Portal - Access HERE

Update Emergency Contact Information
Complete the School Funding Form (Confidential and important for our school's resources)
Get the 2025-2026 District Family Handbook

Download Talking Points - Learn more HERE

Download the Talking Points app from the App Store or Google Play
Open the app and follow the prompts to set up your account using your phone number
Use Talking Points to receive messages from Cameron Ranch and easily communicate in your preferred language

Class Assignments:

Tentative class assignments will be shared on 8/8/25 through the Parent Portal. As enrollment and teacher assignments continue to evolve daily, there may be changes as we approach the start of the year. Please rest assured we are making every effort to minimize any adjustments.

Meet the Teacher and Back to School Night:

We are excited to host our annual Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 13th at 5:00 p.m. The evening will begin with a warm welcome presentation, followed by an opportunity for families to visit classrooms and meet the teachers. They can’t wait to connect with you and your students!

First Day of School:

Our first day of school is August 14th. Supervision and breakfast begins at 8:20 (not before).

Students in grades TK and K will begin the day in their classrooms. The hallway to the classrooms will open at 8:40. Students in grades 1-5 will begin their day on the lower playground with the morning Walk Club. Our ILS students will begin the day near the large tree at the front of campus. If you need assistance on the first day of school, please contact our office.

Dismissal on the first day is at 2:15pm for grades K-5. TK dismisses at the regular time of 12:15 and ILS Kindergarten dismisses at the regular time of 12:55.

Please note:

On the first day of school, staff will be focused on preparing for a great year ahead. Please know that teachers are available to meet with families before or after school by appointment. For the safety of our students, families are kindly asked to remain near the blue tables outside the MP Room, at the front of campus, or in the courtyard. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We are Committed to our Students and Families:

At Cameron Ranch Elementary, we celebrate our vibrant, culturally diverse community, embracing many languages and traditions. We are committed to creating a safe, inspiring environment where every student and family is valued. Here, students become confident communicators, critical thinkers, and curious learners, while we foster empathy, inclusion, and respect to honor the strength of our community. If you are new to us, welcome to our Falcon Family! We look forward to soaring with you this year!

Dates to Know:

8/8 Tentative Teacher Assignment via Parent Portal

8/13 Meet the Teacher - Back to School Night @ 5:00

8/14 First Day of School, 2:15 Dismissal K-5

8/29 Minimum Day 12:20 Dismissal

9/1 No School - Labor Day

9/5 Families First Friday - Meet Principal Sloss @ 9:00

9/5 School Site Council Interest Forms DUE

9/11 School Site Council Ballots DUE by 4PM

9/12 School Site Council Election Results Announced

The school office is open daily between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm.

Transitional Kindergarten: Monday-Friday 8:55-12:15

ILS Kindergarten: Monday-Friday 8:55-12:55

Kindergarten - Grade 5: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:55-3:30

Kindergarten - Grade 5: Thursday 8:55-2:15

Minimum Days: 8:55-12:20

Breakfast and lunch are served daily, free of charge. Breakfast service and supervision begins at 8:20. Students may not be dropped off prior to 8:20am

Safety Gates will be closed and locked at 9:15 each day and opened at the end of the school day for dismissal. The only point of entry into campus will be through the front office during the school day.

Follow us on Social Media!

Facebook @CameronRanchElementary

Instagram @CameronRanchFalcons

Warmly,

Principal Aliceon Sloss

School Office: 916-575-2302 - Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Principal, Aliceon Sloss: asloss@sanjuan.edu

School Secretary - Office Manager, Sheelah Eulberg: sheelah.eulberg@sanjuan.edu

School Attendance Clerk, Cheryl Stunz: cheryl.stunz@sanjuan.edu

Family Liaison, Kristen Sroay: kristen.sroay@sanjuan.edu

School Community Intervention Assistant, Brian Mitchell: brian.mitchell@sanjuan.edu

Campus Safety Monitor, Shannon Reneau: shannon.reneau@sanjuan.edu

We look forward to seeing you around campus! Keep scrolling! Additional information and resources further down in this newsletter. (click on images below for more details)