SPARTAN SHIELD

Arcade Middle School is committed to celebrating and honoring our diverse community of students and staff. Arcade is home to students of many religions, and one of the most common faiths on our campus is Islam. Many of our Muslim students and their families observe Ramadan as part of their faith.

Every year, Muslims observe a holy month of worship called Ramadan. Many fast each day of Ramadan from dawn until dusk and engage in prayer several times throughout the day. The Islamic calendar follows a lunar cycle; therefore the dates can differ from place to place based on moon sightings or lack thereof. The day after the end of Ramadan is a religious holiday called Eid-al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting period. This is a celebration in which families come together to enjoy a meal, exchange gifts, and attend prayer at their mosques.

This year, Ramadan began the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and is observed until the evening of Thursday, March 19, 2026. Day subject to change as the date is based on the lunar cycle.

We are offering grab-and-go sack lunches and breakfasts to students who wish to take a meal home to eat when they break their fasts. Students who are fasting during the day can pick up a meal of lunch and breakfast during the last 10 mins of each lunch period.

In addition, we will be accommodating those students who wish to pray in a private space.

1st Lunch: Students may participate in prayer beginning at 1:20 PM. Students must have secured a special prayer pass from Mr. Ali or Ms. Wahida.

Prayer pass students should be back to class no later than 1:40 PM. First lunch students MUST show their teacher the pass to go to prayer.

2nd Lunch: Students may participate in prayer during second lunch. Prayer will be held in the private area on the stage.

Arcade staff is dedicated to supporting our students and their needs. Please contact the front office at 916-971-7300 if other accommodations are needed for your students.

We value all our students and strive to make Arcade a welcoming environment for all.

Our first team meeting will be on Tuesday, March 3rd, after school in the MP room. This meeting is for students to learn about what to expect when joining the track team. It will not be a practice day. Students will receive packets during the meeting to take home for parents/guardians to sign.

We look forward to seeing everyone there. Thank you!

The Arcade Wrestling team had a successful season, with many Spartans placing in their respective weight classes. Two of our Spartans, Sam and Mars, even qualified for state!

A big congrats to our westlers!

San Juan District Championship Placements by weight class:

Mars placed #1 and qualified for the state

Sam H. placed # 2 in his class and qualified for state

Mohammad A placed #1

Zain F. placed # 3

Cameron E.W- # 3

Kayhan U. placed #4

Ozair placed #4

Reshad S. placed #4

Jesus R. placed #3

Yousef N. placed #4

Way to go, Spartans!

Want to make school events sparkle? ✨ The Arcade PTO needs YOU! From the Color Run to Teacher Appreciation Week, the promotion ceremony, and more — we’re looking for members and volunteers to help plan and run fun, meaningful events for our community. Let’s make memories together!

If you are interested in learning more, donations or volunteer opportunities, please email PTOArcade@gmail.com!

The next PTO Meeting is on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Mark your calendars!

There will be many opportunities to bring the fun to Arcade!

If you would like to volunteer, please complete the following:

1. Complete the volunteer form
2. Get fingerprinted (make an appointment here)
3. Fill out this interest form

In addition, SJUSD is offering free walk-in clinics, no appointment needed!

Fingerprinting is done at the District Office Board Room, 3738 Walnut Ave, Carmichael, from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM. Check out the flyer below! A valid photo ID is required.

Future Clinic Dates:

• Thursday, March 12, 2026
• Wednesday, April 8, 2026

For questions, contact Family and Community Engagement at (916) 971-7935.

This is a fast way to get fingerprinted in time for future events!

Arcade band is partnering with the PTO to sell banner sponsorships on our fence facing Watt Ave! If you know any business owners who might be interested in advertising their company while supporting our program, please fill out the form below!

We hope to promote your business and help our band students! This money will also help our band program. Support us in keeping music alive and thriving at Arcade. Money goes directly back to our students!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH8EXabSGijohyacxbJNjKNvKKCrmXzMo2qfoeFU8FsTOl0g/viewform

Support Arcade Band with delicious See's Chocolate for the Spring Holidays! Click the link or scan the QR for fundraising so delicious, it's YUM-Raising! Family, Friends, Teachers, Coworkers--everyone loves the gift of chocolate!

Order now through March 20th. Everything ships directly to YOUR address!

Order Here!

https://www.yumraising.com/store/spring-2026-arcade-middle-school-band-a871/RebSte2240

Arcade Middle School Band Boosters is hosting a Spring Concert Fundraiser! Money is being raised for instrument repair, educational field trips, band t-shirts, music for students, and end-of-the-year awards. Your contribution makes all the difference for our students!

DONATE HERE!

Current 8th Graders going to Mira Loma next year, please read this message:

Welcome, incoming Matadors!!! We are excited to have you join us at Mira Loma as the Class

of 2030. The next four years at Mira Loma will be exciting for you. In addition to our excellent

education, you will have the opportunity to participate in a vast array of clubs, multiple athletic

teams, the performing arts, and many well-known academic teams.

Registration Night on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

It is very important that you attend this registration event. Students who do not select classes

will be assigned classes (including electives) and may not have the opportunity to change their

schedule in the fall.

Last name A-K:

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Last Name L-Z:

6:30 PM - 7:40 PM

The International Studies (IS) Program is a non-honors, interdisciplinary, humanities-based program of specialized, rigorous coursework meeting a-g college/university admission requirements.

Visit Mira Loma's dedicated webpage for more information and applications.

https://miraloma.sanjuan.edu/academics/programs/international-studies-program

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!

In addition, every Friday, we run a student store that exchanges Spartan Tickets for snacks! This is another opportunity for students to use their tickets they've earned for being kind, safe, and responsible.

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

Immediate care available. Services are available by appointment or walk-ins.

For more information, please call (916) 454-2345 or visit the website.

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

• March 4: WEB Camp In
• March 10: 6th Grade Field Trip
• March 10: Hearing Screening- 8th Grade Only
• March 13: 7th Grade Field Trip
• March 19: Skate Night
• March 20: Quarter 3 Ends
• March 27: Rally 3
• March 30-April 3: Spring Break, No School
• April 6-17: CAST Testing
• April 20-24: ELA CAASPP Testing Week
• April 24: Color Run
• April 27-30: Math CAASPP Testing Week
• April 29: Minimum Day, Dismissal 11:10 AM
• April 30: Progress 4 Ends
• May 1: No school
• May 4: No School

• 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