SPARTAN SHIELD

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, your student will be making course requests for the 2026-2027 school year. These course requests will be completed at school during your student's History class.

Please check out our school website, if you would like to see which courses we are offering next year!

If you have any specific questions about course requests, please email Vice Principal Philip Tateishi at philip.tateishi@sanjuan.edu.

Skate Night is this Thursday, March 19, at Foothill Skate Inn! Join the fun from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm!

Entry cost is 10 dollars. Bring extra money for the snack bar!

Permission slips are due in the front office no later than WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH, by the end of the school day!

Students on social probation cannot attend Skate Night.

Quarter 3 ends on March 20, 2026. These grades will be final on your student's transcript. Grades will be available on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Report Cards for Quarter 3 will be mailed home on Friday, March 27, 2026. Quarter 3 Grades will be available and finalized on the San Juan Parent Portal* as well as on the Student Portal on Friday, March 27, 2026.

If you have any questions or concerns about your student's learning, academic progress, or grades, please contact your student's teachers directly.

*For Pin and Password information, please use the Forgot your Pin? and Reset Your Password options on the Login page of the Parent Portal.

Mira Loma High School is getting ready for next school year's cheer team! If you are interested in being part of the MLHS cheer team, attend the parent info night on Monday, March 23, 2026.

This meeting is for returning cheerleaders, current cheer families, incoming athletes and parents, and anyone interested in joining cheer!

You will learn about the tryout process, season timeline, program expectations, practice information, and eligibility requirements. There will also be a Q & A!

Important Save-the-Dates:

• Parent Information Night: Monday March 23rd at 6pm in room C7 (MLHS)
• Clinics and tryouts: April 6th – 10th (MLHS Cafeteria)

Spring Break is Monday, March 30, 2026, through Friday, April 3, 2026. Classes will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026!

The Office of Student Learning Assistance is offering the Camp Invention program this summer! Camp Invention enables students to enhance their creative problem-solving, literacy, and mathematics skills through real-life, project-based learning activities. For incoming 1st - 8th grades.

Summer Session: June 22, 2026, to July 17, 2026. No school on July 3, 2026.

If you have any questions, please call 916-971-7186.

The SJUSD Summer School admin will reach out to confirm your student's enrollment and site placement.

REGISTER HERE!

For families of children with an IEP (Individualized Educational Program) in Special Education. Attendees will also receive an IEP binder and hands on guidance to organize IEP paperwork and supplemental documents. Feel free to bring your IEP to follow along!

Families will learn about the IEP process, components of the IEP document, parent rights and responsibilities, as well as district and community resources.

Childcare, dinner and interpretation provided with registration.

Presented by WarmLine Family Resource Center. www.warmlinefrc.org

Hosted in partnership with the Special Education Department, Family & Community Engagement Department, and parents from the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education.

When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: San Juan Unified District Office, 3738 Walnut Ave, Carmichael

Register Here!

Minimum day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Release time will be at 11:10 AM. Please make the proper arrangements with your student.

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.

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.

Coach Brad kicked off Wrestling Club on March 17th! If you are interested in joining, check in with Coach B!

No experience needed to join in! Club meet-ups will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The wrestling club will meet through the end of the year and into the summer! This is a great time to condition before the next wrestling season.

For any questions, contact Coach Brad via Instagram @arcadespartanswrestling

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 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