SPARTAN SHIELD

• October 5: No School
• October 9: Quarter 1 Ends- Grades will be final on transcripts
• October 16: UPDATE: Picture Day Moved to OCT. 19
• October 19: NEW: Picture Day
• October 20: Restaurant Night at Panda Express @ 4245 Marconi Ave, 4:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
• October 27: Movie Night in MP Room
• October 28: Advanced Band and Choir perform at MLHS @ 6:30 P.M.
• October 28: PTO Meeting via Teams, 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• November 4: VAPA field trip to ECHS to see Little Women
• November 6: Progress 2 Ends
• November 11-13: No School
• November 19: Skate Night, Foothill Skate Inn
• November 20: Minimum Day Release @ 11:10 A.M.
• November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break, No School

Have a restful 3-day weekend!

Picture day is on Monday, October 19, 2026! Pictures will take place during PE class periods.

To purchase pictures, order from mylifetouch.com. Create an account or enter as a "Guest" and type this code: EVT8GRMQW

Check out all the packages on mylifetouch.com!

Permission slips are due by Friday, October 16! Permission slips can be turned in to the office or Ms. Takimoto in C06. The field trip is on Tuesday, November 17. Departure will be at 8:15 AM, and return time will be around 3:15 PM.

This field trip is for 8th graders only.

Mark your calendars for the fundraiser to support our music program! 20% of event sales will be donated, so this is a great opportunity to grab dinner for the family and support our amazing musicians!

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Where: Panda Express, 4245 Marconi Ave, Sacramento

Mira Loma will be hosting a Parent Information Night for incoming 9th-grade (current 8th graders) students and families on Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 P.M.

The evening will give families an opportunity to learn more about Mira Loma, meet the staff and explore all the academic programs and pathways! In addition, it is a time to learn and connect with the sports, clubs, cheer, band, and other student activities offered.

Check out all that Mira Loma High School has to offer!

Support our WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) program, which is instrumental in helping our 6th grade and new students transition into Arcade feeling supported and seen! Order now through October 9! Orders are placed with WEB leaders!

The WEB mentors are positive role models who serve their community! Not only does WEB organize the orientation that occurs over the summer, but they also do academic follow-ups through presentations throughout the year. They put on social events ALL year long that increase student engagement and positive school climate.

The WEB peer mentors and the faculty facilitators, Ms. Kirby and Ms. Andrea, work had to make this program thrive! Help us support their efforts!

We appreciate your support in assisting WEB in making Arcade a welcoming environment!

Order Online!

All orders will be delivered directly to you or your special someone. Scan the QR code with your smart phone or copy the link into your browser to go to the Sees Fundraiser Arcade WEB storefront.

ORDER HERE: https://bit.ly/4h5fiBg

Thank you for supporting Arcade Middle School!

Drop off gift cards to Renae in the office! For more information, please reach out to 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.

Congratulations to our winners!

Thank you, Spartans, for being kind, safe, and responsible!

Fall registration for girls' & boys' basketball and co-ed volleyball is open! Mission Oaks Recreation and Parks District partners with SJUSD to bring these sports to Arcade. Please visit the MORPD for additional details.

Who: Separate 6th/7th and 8th grade teams

When:

Girls' Basketball- November 11th, 2026 - March 6th, 2027

Boys' Basketball- January 25th, 2027 - March 20th , 2027

**We do not practice or play over SJUSD holidays**

Where: Practices are held at the school you attend.

Cost: $130 per participant. Fees include jerseys, coaches, gym time, referees, and scorekeepers.

Practices: Practices are held at the school you attend.

*Practice times may vary depending on gym space and coach availability.

Games: Generally, games will be held on Saturdays between 9 am and 5 pm. Coaches will hand out information on the location, dates, and times of these games after the second week of the program.

Girls' Basketball Registration: Registration opens August 12, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis and closes October 24, 2026, or until teams are full. For more information, please contact us at sports@morpd.com or 916-570-2806.

Girls' BB REGISTER HERE!

Boys' Basketball Registration: Registration opens August 12, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis and closes January 7th, 2027, or until teams are full. For more information, please contact us at mmangu@morpd.com or 916-570-2806.

Boys' BB REGISTER HERE!

SHOP HERE!

As we prepare for the 2026–27 school year, a new state law (Senate Bill 848) requires that volunteers in California schools complete child abuse and mandated reporter training. Volunteers will also need to complete a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment or test.

If you are a current volunteer with San Juan Unified, you should have received communication regarding the need to indicate if you wish to remain active or not.

It is very important that all current volunteers complete the form, regardless of which option they choose.

Volunteers who indicate they wish to remain active will receive additional information regarding their next steps, including a link to self-register for required child abuse prevention/mandated reporter training. Only volunteers who opt to remain active will receive access to the training materials and instructions for a TB risk assessment/test.

Please note that if you choose to be removed from our volunteer system and later decide to volunteer again, you will be required to complete all applicable volunteer onboarding requirements in effect at that time, including the required annual training and TB risk assessment or test. You may also be asked to pay for the cost of your background check/fingerprinting required again for the application.

Thank you for your continued support and volunteerism. Should you have any questions, please reach out to the volunteer desk via email at volunteer@sanjuan.edu or call (916) 971-7935.

You will also find additional information at www.sanjuan.edu/volunteer.

The school gates will open at 7:30 A.M. each morning. Once the school gates open, students will enter into the MP room. In the MP room, students will receive breakfast. Breakfast service begins at 7:30 A.M. daily. Students can eat in the MP room and then can move about the rest of campus, starting at 7:45 A.M.

ONLY students are allowed through the school gates. If a parent or guardian needs to speak with a school staff member, that person must enter through the Front Office entrance and sign in.

• 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