This week ended with an exciting assembly from Big BMX Air! These bikers spread a positive message through an amazing set of tricks, even jumping a row of teachers and staff! Check out the video below to see this!

Other fun from the week includes a fifth grade Read-In and a third outdoor Art lesson - making leprechaun faces.

* Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend. Remember to SPRING FORWARD on Saturday night/Sunday morning as we lose one hour of sleep.

* Monday is a regular school day, 8:00-2:30pm. Parent-Teacher Conferences begin TUESDAY and run through Friday. Minimum Day scheduling includes DISMISSAL at 11:00 for TK/K and 11:20 for 1st-8th Grades. Students will have a short amount of time for an early lunch break served by the cafeteria on these days.

* The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will take over the Library this week! Please come by to visit and shop Monday-Wednesday 7:45am-2:00pm and Thursday-Friday 7:45am-1:00pm. This is the perfect way to celebrate the second trimester growth you're learning about during your conferences! If you would like to set up an eWallet for your student to shop before school, after school, or during Library time, set up at scholastic.com/bookfair Are you interested in volunteering at the Book Fair? Please reach out to our amazing Rita Holverstott (rita.holverstott@sanjuan.edu).

MARCH

• Sun. Mar. 9 - Daylight Savings Time set clocks forward 1 hour!
• Mon. Mar. 10 - Scholastic Book Fair in the Library 7:45am-2:00pm
• Tues. Mar.11 - Parent/Teacher Conferences for Trimester 2, Minimum Day: Dismissal TK/K at 11:00, 1st-8th at 11:20am, Book Fair in the Library 7:45am-2:00pm
• Wed. Mar. 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences for Trimester 2, Minimum Day: Dismissal TK/K at 11:00, 1st-8th at 11:20am, Book Fair in the Library 7:45am-2:00pm, Hearing Screening for 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 8th
• Thurs. Mar. 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences for Trimester 2, Minimum Day: Dismissal TK/K at 11:00, 1st-8th at 11:20am, Book Fair in the Library 7:45am-1:00pm
• Fri. Mar. 14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences for Trimester 2, Minimum Day: Dismissal TK/K at 11:00, 1st-8th at 11:20am, Book Fair in the Library 7:45am-1:00pm
• Mon. Mar. 17 - Middle School Trimester Awards 1:45pm, School Site Council Meeting 3:30pm, 8th Grade High School Course Selections with Counselor
• Tues. Mar. 18 - PTO Meeting, 4:30pm in Art Room/Design Lab or Zoom LINK HERE
• Wed. Mar. 19 - Woodside Alumni Panel to talk to 8th Grade about High School
• Fri. Mar. 21 - NO SCHOOL
• Mon. Mar. 24 - NO SCHOOL

APRIL

• Fri. April 4 - Integrity Assemblies, 8:30am 3rd-5th grade, 9:00am TK-2nd grade
• April 7-11 - CAST (California Assessment of Science Test) administered in Grades 5 and 8
• Thurs. April 10 - Spring Picture Day
• April 14-18 - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
• Tues. April 22 -PTO Meeting, 4:30pm in Art Room/Design Lab or Zoom LINK HERE
• Fri. April 25 - Jog-a-thon
• April 28-May 2 - CAASPP - ELA administered in Grades 3-8

MAY

• May 8 - Woodside Cultural Festival 5:30-7:00pm We need your help! Read the ELD Update to see how to get involved.

We congratulate 4th and 6th grade classes for Attendance in February at 93%. These grade levels were followed by 3rd and 5th at 90%. Our school wide total dropped to 89%. We are saddened and concerned that our attendance numbers continued to drop for the month of February. We understand that there were many illnesses circulating last month. Please keep in mind when students miss school, they miss out!

As the weather begins to warm up and spring begins to come around, it's a prime time to review the dress code!

San Juan's Dress Code Purpose is to maintain a safe learning environment where students can choose their clothing, except in classes where special clothes or shoes are needed or required, such as science (eye or body protection) or PE (athletic attire/shoes) and ensure students can participate in all activities with minimal dress code interruptions. The Final Dress Code is downloadable below and check out Riley for a reminder.

Spring time is a perfect time to reflect on how we are treating each other. Our campus has seen an increase in disruptive behaviors including inappropriate language and cell phone usage during the school day. Please partner with us by talking to your student about how to have positive communication to peers and staff members and reflect on the cell phone policy.

Our TK-5th Social Emotional Learning focus is Thoughtful Decision Making. This refers to the concept of making considered choices based on careful analysis and evaluation of potential consequences. This includes thinking of safety concerns and the impact on oneself and others in various situations.

Key aspects of Thoughtful Decision Making:

• Analyzing information: Gathering relevant facts and data to understand a situation before making a decision.

• Considering consequences: Evaluating the potential positive and negative outcomes of different choices.

• Ethical reasoning: Applying ethical principles to guide decision-making.

• Perspective-taking: Considering the viewpoints of others when making a decision

• Risk assessment: Recognizing potential risks and taking appropriate precautions

• Reflection: Examining one's decision-making process and learning from past experiences

How to promote Thoughtful Decision Making:

• Role-playing scenarios: Practice different situations where students can consider various choices and their consequences.

• Open discussion: Facilitate conversations where students can share perspectives and rationale behind their decisions.

• Decision-making frameworks: Provide structured approaches to decision-making, like weighing pros and cons or using a decision-making matrix.

• Moral dilemmas: Present ethical scenarios to encourage critical thinking and reflection on values.

• Real-life application: Connect classroom discussions to real-world situations where thoughtful decision-making is important.

  
  

Yearbooks for the 24/25 school year can be purchased by going to ybpay.com and entering code 14780125. Purchases may be made until May 2nd. Yearbooks are $30 and will be delivered to students after publication in late May.

Families can order 8th Grade promotion pictures by going to: mylifetouch.com and entering code: EVT9SG4FC. This ordering can occur now, as the proofs were returned. The preorder option has closed.

If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Pelley at nancy.pelley@sanjuan.edu.

With Parent-Teacher Conference Minimum Days next week, there will not be time for Lunch Clubs. Nature Watch and Lego/Robotics Clubs will also be cancelled next week. Project Optimism on Thursday WILL be meeting in the PE Room, D1 from 11:25am-1:55pm. Our regular schedule will return March 17th.

We are finishing up our English Language Proficiency Assessment of California (ELPAC) training and practice tests next week. Students will demonstrate their English Language skills in 4 areas: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. We will begin testing on March 17th and will finish by April 11th. If possible, please avoid taking students out of school early as they will fall behind in the testing activities.

Our after-school EL Tutoring will be in session next Monday after school, but not on T/W/Th due to the minimum day schedule.

We continue to plan for our upcoming Woodside Cultural Festival on May 8th, from 5:30-7 p.m. We would like all families to complete a survey for us to gather information on the community's interest and participation in the event.

Link to the Woodside Cultural Festival Survey for Families

https://forms.gle/eNnkqjg5f4h3y2Ng7

LatinX Club Update:

Our club attendance has been growing! Participants have brainstormed ideas for our Cultural Festival and are excited to help create booths, decorations, and activities. This week, we enjoyed a game day together, playing "Would You Rather?" Jenga and Uno.

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.

Did you know that the actual celebration of Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978? Presentations were given at local schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest, and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa. A few years later, the idea eventually caught on within even more communities, school districts and organizations across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. The next year, U.S. Congress passed a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.

Women's History Month provides us with an important and necessary opportunity to amplify the voices, perspectives, experiences, and contributions of women. The resources below help to shine an important spotlight on women, including how we can continue to incorporate women and their important history beyond just the month of March and into our everyday teaching and learning.

https://womenshistorymonth.gov/

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/womens-history-month

What a busy past couple of weeks we have had! Lunch with a Loved One, Dine-and-Donate at California Fish Grill, See's Candy fundraiser and National Oreo Day.

Thank you to all families and friends who came to the Dine-and-Donate at California Fish Grill Thursday March 6th. We can't wait to see what we profited. March 6th was National Oreo Day! PTO gave all students Oreos to celebrate the day.

We have a See's Candy fundraiser going on! It ends March 27th. This is a great way to purchase See's candy for yourself, family members or friends. Delivery of items begins April 8th...just in time for Spring Break! Please collect Cash or Checks made out to Woodside PTO. If you lost the flyer there are some in the front office.

Nominations for the Woodside PTO Board are open for one more week! This is a great way to get involved in the school and help make memorable events for the students. Please send NOMINATION NAMES and POSITION (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) to rita.holverstott@sanjuan.edu by Friday, March 14th. Our next PTO meeting is March 18th at 4:30 in the Design Lab/Art Room. The Nomination Committee will be presenting the final list of nominees at this meeting, but we will be doing much more! Any parents or community members interested in getting more involved, please attend and see how you can get involved!

We’re lucky to have engaged students, families and community members who stay involved with their school and district! Students, parents, staff and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend the following Board of Education meetings:

• Board of Education - Tuesday, March 11, at the District Office Board Room at 6:30 p.m.

• Curriculum, Standards, Instructional & Student Services Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 19, at the District Office Board Room at 6:30 p.m.

• LCAP Parent Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, March 20, at the District Office Board Room at 6 p.m.

• Board of Education - Tuesday, March 25, at the District Office Board Room at 6:30 p.m.

To keep up to date on all the committee meetings or to learn more about each committee, visitsanjuan.edu/committees.

Enrollment Dates:

Kindergarten Enrollment began February 3! Families with incoming kindergartners can visit www.sanjuan.edu/enrollment to complete their registration.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Lottery began February 10 and the priority window closes March 14. Enrollment is due by April 7. Families with incoming TK students can visit www.sanjuan.edu/TK for information.

Visit our Regional Community Care Hubs for free resources! www.sanjuan.edu/communityresources

• Thursday, March. 13, 3:00-4:30 pm - San Juan High (7551 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights)

• Thursday, March 27, 3:00-4:30 pm - Encina High (1400 Bell Street, Sacramento)

FREE March FACE Family Workshops! www.sanjuan.edu/familyed

• Signs of Suicide: Awareness and Prevention- Wednesday, March 12, 6:00 - 7:30 pm via Zoom. This workshop will focus on helping parents and guardians learn tips for talking to young people about suicide awareness, resources for support and key prevention strategies.
• Navigating the CAASPP Journey: Strategies for Student Success- Thursday, March 13, 5:30 - 7:00 pm via Zoom. This workshop is designed to help parents and guardians discover valuable tips and effective strategies to help their child prepare and succeed in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).
• Understanding Special Education and Your IEP- Thursday, March 20, 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Arden Middle School, 1640 Watt Avenue, Sacramento. Join us for this informational workshop focused on learning about Special Education and the IEP process, along with tips for preparing and participating in your child’s special education meetings.
• Level up Your Leadership- Starts on Monday, March 31 and meets weekly for four sessions, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, District Office Board Room, 3738 Walnut Ave, Carmichael. This leadership series is focused on learning about the school system, strategies for effective home-school partnerships, and how parents and guardians can use their voices as educational partners in decision-making.
• Understanding Bullying, Cyberbullying and Cyber Safety- pre-recorded video in our NEW Family Engagement Video Library at www.sanjuan.edu/familyed under the "Family Engagement Video Library" tab

Find resources, including monthly parent newsletters, family workshops and volunteer information, as well as staff resources, such as our Lending Library of Fun, Outreach Requests, and Digital Resource Library, on our website at www.sanjuan.edu/familyed.

Inclusive Sports o Rama event for all secondary students coming up on April 11! https://bit.ly/UnifiedSports-O-Rama

Playmakers inclusive basketball for all abilities and school-age students at Mesa Verde High School, Saturdays, March - April: https://theplaymakers.org

IEP Trainings & Support Groups. FREE Year Round!

https://warmlinefrc.org

https://health.ucdavis.edu/mind-institute/resources/family-resource-centers

Scramble along the roads of Old Fair Oaks to support the San Juan Education Foundation at the 44th annual Fair Oaks Chicken Run.

Choose your challenge: the five-mile run, the non-competitive two-mile run/walk or the kids race for children 12 and under – there’s a race for all!

Learn more information or register at www.fairoakschickenrun.com.

It’s time to make mountain memories at Camp Winthers! San Juan Unified students aged 9-13 can make early reservations for this unforgettable retreat. Registration will open to the general public on March 10.

This year, Camp Winthers will be hosting its activities during the following weeks:

• July 7-11

• July 14-18

• July 21-25

• July 28-Aug. 1

Students have a variety of enrichment programs to choose from, including outdoor skills, recreational sports, STEAM, yoga & mindfulness and art in nature. Exclusive early registration is available at www.sanjuan.edu/register.

Elementary Girls Basketball League season has started and runs Feb. 25-May 10. No practices or games during Spring Break, 4/14-4/19. Our team will practice Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:15-8:00pm. Register online to guarantee your child a spot on the team! Our team Visit sunriseparks.com and use the Team Code 8820.185. For more information regarding the league, please email rbozzalla@sunriseparks.com or call 916-725-8843.

We wish our Middle School Boys Basketball team good luck in their first game tomorrow, March 8th. The team practices Mondays & Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm. Contact Sunrise Parks if you would like to join.

You are invited to join the REACH (Residents Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights) annual dinner on Monday, March 10, 6:30 PM. This year, it will not be a pot-luck. REACH will provide the dinner. To join, you must register using the QR code or link in the attached flier, so they know how much food to purchase. See the flyer below for more details.

If you would like to learn more about CHASEN or get involved in their organization, attend their monthly meetings. They happen the third Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm at Foundations Christian Church, 7800 Wonder Street in Citrus Heights.

Each spring, students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).

Depending on your child’s grade, they will take the following tests:

• Students in Grades 3 – 8 will take English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics tests
• Students in Grades 5, 8, and 11 will take a science test

The computer-based tests measure what your child knows and can do.

To learn more about the CAASPP system, go to the California Department of Education Parent

Guides to Understanding webpage at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp

You can become familiar with the testing format and the different types of test questions by looking at the practice or training tests at:

http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html

Take a practice test with your child.

Woodside's CAASPP Schedule:

CAST (Science Test for 5th and 8th)

8:10-10AM, April 7-April 10

make-ups or if needed April 11

CAASPP (ELA 3rd-8th)

8:10-10AM, April 28-30 ELA Computer-Adapted Test (CAT)

8:10-10AM, April 30-May 2 ELA Performance Test (PT)

CAASPP (Math 3rd-8th)

8:10-10AM, May 5-7 Math Computer-Adapted Test (CAT)

8:10-10AM, May 8-9 Math Performance Test (PT)

Make-Ups for CAST and CAASPP 8:10-10AM

May 12-May 16

Please note that testing is scheduled for mornings. Try to refrain from scheduling appointments these mornings, and help to get your student to school on time for best performance.

Office phone - (916) 971-5216

Mrs. Taylor Gonzales-Moore, Secretary - taylor.gonzalesmoore@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Ana Johnson, Clerk - ana.johnson@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Deb Johnston, Vice Principal - debra.johnston@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Beth Wahl, Principal - ewahl@sanjuan.edu

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SJUSD NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, please contact Equity Compliance Officer: Linda C. T. Simlick, General Counsel, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971- 7110, LegalServices@sanjuan.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Katie Fabel, Legal Analyst/Title IX Coordinator, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971-7110, TitleIX@sanjuan.edu; Section 504 Coordinator: Dominic Covello, Director, Student Support Services, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971-7220, DCovello@sanjuan.edu.