SPARTAN SHIELD

• 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
• December 2: Minimum Day, Release at 11:10 A.M.
• December 2: PTO Meeting, via TEAMS, 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
• December 9: Winter Band Concert
• December 11: Winter Dance @ Arcade
• December 15: Band & Stud Gov Field Trip to Apple Ridge
• December 16: Band Field Trip to Dyer Kelly
• December 18: Minimum Day, Release at 11:10 A.M.
• December 21-31: Winter Break- No School
• January 1-4: Winter Break- No School

Planning for the 2027-28 school year? Mark your calendar! San Juan Unified is moving up its enrollment timeline, and families can begin enrolling new students for the 2027-28 school year starting Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, instead of the traditional February opening.

This earlier enrollment period gives families more time to plan for the upcoming school year.

What's the difference between Enrollment and Open Enrollment?

• Enrollment: For students who are new to San Juan Unified, including children entering transitional kindergarten (TK) or kindergarten, who plan to attend their neighborhood school. Enrollment opens Nov. 2, 2026.

• Open Enrollment: For families who would like their child to attend a San Juan Unified school other than their assigned neighborhood school. Open Enrollment is a separate application process with its own timeline and requirements. Open Enrollment begins Dec. 7, 2026.

Not sure which school is your neighborhood school? Use our School Site Locator tool to identify your assigned school based on your home address.

We encourage families to explore their school options and prepare for the upcoming school year.

Learn more about enrollment and how to get started at www.sanjuan.edu/enrollment.

As we kick off a new school year, we invite you to get involved with the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). The PTO plays a vital role in supporting our students, teachers, and school community—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Another meeting was added! The next PTO meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 2 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. We will be meeting virtually via Teams! Whether you're a returning member or new to the school, your voice and ideas are welcome!

Let’s make this school year amazing—together!

Visit the Arcade website for more info!

Hello Families,

Families of current and future students are invited to join us for Rio Americano's Parent Information Night on Wednesday, November 4, from 6:00-8:00 PM.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the many academic, athletic, leadership, arts, and career pathway opportunities available to students at Rio Americano High School. Throughout the evening, families will hear from student leaders, program coordinators, and school staff while exploring showcases from many of our programs and departments.

Featured Program Speakers

• Cliff Kelly, Principal

• RAHS ASB

• Media and Publications

• Medical Careers

• Sports Program

• RAHS Cheer Performance

• Theater Program

• Engineering and Robotics Pathway

• AVID

• Link Crew

• CIVITAS

Meet Department Chairs and Program Leaders

Families will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from:

• Athletics
• AVID
• Band
• CIVITAS
• Counseling
• Career Technical Education (CTE)
• Drama, Readers Theatre, and Technical Theatre
• English
• Mathematics
• Physical Education
• Science
• Special Education
• Social Science
• Student Government
• Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
• World Languages

During the evening, families can ask questions about academic programs, graduation and college preparation pathways, extracurricular opportunities, athletics, arts programs, student leadership, career pathways, and support services available to students.

We encourage all families considering Rio Americano or wanting to learn more about Rio Americano High School, and sharing what makes our school community so special!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Hello San Juan Unified 8th Grade Students and families,

We cordially invite you to our annual Open Enrollment Information Night on Tuesday, November 3, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Come and get a glimpse of what El Camino has to offer in academics, specialized programs, athletics, clubs, and activities.

Come feel the spirit and pride that is unique to El Camino and see why EC is the high school for you! Please mark your calendars and we look forward to meeting you in our Large Gym on Tuesday, November 3.

You are also invited to visit campus and receive a tour on the following days:

Nov. 5, 2026 at 8:30 am – 11:00 am and/or 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dec. 8, 2026 at 8:30 am – 11:30 am and/or 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Jan. 6, 2027 at 8:30 am – 11:30 am and/or 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Visitation days are drop in and no appointment is necessary. Please sign in at the Principal’s Office.

Future Cougar Parent Info Night on Tuesday, November 3, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM!

Learn about the school, DC sports, and career tech ed! There will be department tables and a Q & A!

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!

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!

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!

SHOP HERE!

This October, BrightLife Kids is celebrating both ADHD Awareness Month and World Mental Health Day. This free, state-funded behavioral health coaching program for California families with kids ages 0–12 is helping families care for their kids’ brains just like they would any other part of the body.

To help their child learn self-awareness and empathy, they’ve introduced their Brain Buddy — a concept that helps kids not only separate who they are from how they feel, but to celebrate the superpowers that can come with neurodiversity.

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