SPARTAN SHIELD
Week Of May 24
CALENDAR ITEMS - Looking Ahead
- May 25: No School
- May 27: Band Concert, 5:30 P.M-7:30 P.M.
- May 29: 8th Grade Dance, 5:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M. @ John Barrett MS
- June 5: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 10:00 A.M.
- June 8: 6th & 7th Grade Awards Ceremony, 10:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M.
- June 9: End of Quarter 4
- June 9: Last Day of School, Minimum Day @ 11:10 A.M.
Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers hoping to make the 8th-grade promotion special for our 8th graders! PTO is seeking many volunteer positions.
If you are a 6th and 7th-grade parent, think of this as “paying it forward” — next year, other parents will do the same for you!
Whether you can help with setup, handing out certificates, or cleanup, we’d love to have you join us in making this celebration memorable.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG8O8cDG41m2Hk1LaFVnNzeVn9KVqZQWtRQc31LkSDz6f1fQ/viewform
Or email ptoarcade@gmail.com
Memorial Day
No school on Monday, 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. We will return on Tuesday, May 26, 2026!
Attention 8th-Grade Families!
Mira Loma High School is having a fall sports information night on Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 PM in the MLHS cafeteria.
They will be hosting a FREE physical night on June 2, 2026, from 4:30-7:30 PM in the large gym. This is a great opportunity for athletes to get their physicals done early!
The event will be at Arcade Church, 3927 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA, 9582.
While we hold our Promotion Ceremony at the Arcade Church, there are no religious or spiritual aspects to our ceremony. The Arcade Church simply has an auditorium and parking lots that can accommodate all of our students and families for this event.
All 8th graders will be recognized during the ceremony, but will not walk across the stage, as they do at graduation. "Crossing the stage" is a special part of graduations, which we honor at the end of students' high school careers. Students who win an individual award will be called to the stage.
The Arcade staff is excited to celebrate all of our promoting 8th graders and their achievements at this event!
8th Grade ONLY
Important Information:
- Entry is 5 dollars per student. Advanced purchase is required!
- For students who missed the sale last Thursday, tickets will be on sale during both lunches in the MP room on Tuesday, May 26!
- All students must be on the pre-approved student list to participate. Approval is based on individual school conduct requirements. Arcade students on social probation will NOT be able to attend. Students suspended in the 4th quarter will NOT be able to attend.
- Student ID is required for entry.
Food trucks will be available, so bring extra cash. Dress to impress!
Students will receive an email from Mrs. Payne at their San Juan email address if they are missing Library books, Textbooks, or Chromebooks. The overdue notices will be emailed on May 20, 26 & June 2.
Not sure if your student is missing books? Ask your student to log into Follett Destiny (our Library management system) from the San Juan Portal. Directions are located on the Library pages of the Arcade Middle School website under Academics.
It is important to return all materials from previous years to avoid paying for lost books. If the books are lost or damaged, please email Mrs. Payne (lisa.payne@sanjuan.edu)for information on purchasing a replacement copy.
El Camino JR Eagles Basketball Camp
When: Thursday, July 30 to Saturday, August 1. 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Where: El Camino High School, 4300 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento
Cost: $150 early bird price. After June 30, 2026, prices will rise to $250 per athlete
For more information, email coachisaiahmatthews@gmail.com or coachkimmatthews@gmail.com
This registration is for kids born between August 1, 2007-July 31, 2018. For players born August 1, 2018, to July 31, 2022, please use the academy registration on the Capital Valley FC website!
Registration Fees for the 2026 Fall Rec season are as follows:
Players from the ages of 4 years old to 19 years old- Registration for individual players: $145 Early Bird (March 26th- April 25th). $155 Regular (April 25th-July 1st). After July 1st, we will accept registrations based on roster availability.
*This is not a program of the San Juan Unified School District. SJUSD holds not liability or responsibility.*
- Meals must be consumed on the site
- No income requirements
- No enrollment requirement
- No paperwork to complete
- No service June 19 and July 3
Locations:
Will Rogers Middle, 4924 Dewey Drive, Fair Oaks
- June 15 - July 17, M-F
- Breakfast 8:15-8:30 am and Lunch 11:15-11:45 am
Greer Elementary School, 1300 Bell St, Sacramento
- June 22-July 17, M-F
- Breakfast 8:00-8:15 am and Lunch 11:00-11:30 am
Grand Oaks Elementary, 7901 Rosswood Dr, Citrus Heights
- June 22-July 17, M-F
- Breakfast 8:00-8:15 am and Lunch 11:00-11:30 am
Free Opportunities for San Juan Unified Students!
Summer programming for elementary to high school. There are various options and school sites to choose from!
Visit the website below for more information!
Free Day Camp for Refugee Children
Camp Nefesh is a non-profit summer day camp for refugee and immigrant children in the Sacramento area. The camp is fully teen-led and ten-run. There is no cost! Lunch is included, and transportation may be available upon request! Ages 4+
Dates & Times: M-F June 15-26 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
If you have any questions, contact campNefesh@gmail.com or text (916) 885-6505 or visit the website https://www.campnefesh.com/
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKOBJ_4OPUE8rxyDvKJ2QxoaOY0ypDqibqme0JWAQ_wcCJLw/viewform
Yearbooks are now on sale in the front office! $25 each. Use the QR code or link below to order. You can pay in the office with exact cash or a check. Checks made payable to Arcade Middle School.
ORDER HERE: https://yearbookordercenter.com/general/homepage?portal=true
Elica Mobile Clinics
Immediate care available. Services are available by appointment or walk-ins.
For more information, please call (916) 454-2345 or visit the website.
Free Community Food Distributions & Resources
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
ARCADE MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE
- 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