Bronco Newsletter

Phone: (916) 971-7842

Fax: (916) 971-7839

Website: barrett.sanjuan.edu

Office Hours:

M-W & F 7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Th 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Principal - Amy Alexander-Carter

aalexander-carter@sanjuan.edu

Vice Principal - Sabrina Young

sabrina.young@sanjuan.edu

Secretary - Amelia Rolf

amelia.rolf@sanjuan.edu

Attendance barrettabsence@sanjuan.edu or

call (916) 971-7842 and selection Option 1

Parent Portal: sis.sanjuan.edu/parentportal

Parent Resources: sanjuan.edu/parents

February 2nd - 6th Grade IMAX Field Trip

February 5th - 6th &9th - 12th - Valentine Grams Fundraiser

Sold during lunches in the quad <3

February 10th - Spring Picture Day

February 11th - MINIMUM DAY - DISMISSAL AT 11:15am

February 11th - iReady English Rewards after schoool

February 11th - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES 12:30pm - 2:30pm in the GYM

February 13th - MINIMUM DAY - DISMISSAL AT 11:15am

February 13th - iReady Math Rewards after school

February 15th - Spring Sees Candy Fundraiser Starts

February 16th- 20th - PRESIDENTS BREAK - NO SCHOOL

SAVE THE DATE

CAASPP State Testing Week

April 20–24, 2026

State testing will take place Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, 2026. All students will be released at 1:30 p.m. each day during testing week.

This is an exciting time for Barrett! We have seen significant growth in our iReady diagnostic results and CAASPP scores from last year, and we are extremely excited to see how our Barrett students perform on this year's state assessments.

This year, the entire week will be dedicated solely to state testing. Each day will include four testing sessions, two 10-minute stretch breaks, and normal FLEX and lunch break. To support student wellness and focus, no homework will be assigned during testing week.

To build excitement, we will host a schoolwide rally on April 17 to motivate and encourage our students. We will wrap up testing with a Field Day celebration on April 30 for students who meet expectations.

📅 Testing Week Details

• State testing Monday–Friday

• Early release at 1:30 p.m. daily

• Four testing sessions each day

• Two 10-minute stretch breaks

• Lunch and FLEX built in

• No homework all week-just testing for CAASPP

📣 Schoolwide Rally: April 17, 2026- 6th period

🎉 Field Day Requirements

Students may participate if they:

1. Are on time all 5 days

(seated in their chair by 8:00 a.m.-no tardies)

2. Have no absences during testing

3. Have no behavior issues

4. Give maximum effort on all tests

5. Have no early dismissals all week

🏆 Field Day: April 30, 2026- 6th period

Your support is critical in helping our Barrett students do their very best. Thank you for partnering with us to encourage our students to have positive behavior, put forth their best effort, and to take pride in their learning.

Go Broncos!!!

Warm regards,

Sabrina Young

Vice Principal, Barrett Middle School

Here are a few important reminders and FYIs:

• Please DO NOT use Talking Points to report absences.

• Single period absences:
  If your student was on campus, please have them ask their teacher for an attendance correction.

• All absences must be cleared within 5 days.

• Early dismissals:
  Please call the Front Desk to speak with someone directly — do not email your request.

• The most efficient way to clear absences is by emailing 📧 barrettabsence@sanjuan.edu or by using the Parent Portal.

• Questions about attendance?
  Please email barrettabsence@sanjuan.edu or call 📞 (916) 971-7844.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping us support strong attendance!

⏰ Early Dismissals During Lunch

Please note: early dismissals during lunch may take 20+ minutes, depending on if your student has lunch or Flex.

🍽️ Lunch Time: 11:40am - 12:55pm
If your student is at lunch:
✍️ Parent/guardian must sign in at the office
🪪 You’ll receive a visitor badge
🏫 You’ll go to the cafeteria or quad to locate your student
🎒 You will need to find a teacher or campus monitor to retrieve your student’s backpack from their classroom

Please note that there are NO early dismissals 20 minutes before the end of the day bell. That means that Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays after 2:25pm and Thursdays after 1:10pm - the front office will not process early dismissals.

Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation!

Ice cream sandwiches will be handed out for students that have improved on their iReady English and Math scores. These will be passed out after school on our minimum days on Wednesday February 11th and Friday February 13th.

Criteria to earn ice cream:

• You needed to have improved on at least one test (unless they started at grade level and only slipped a little).

• If a student went up by one, but went way down in another, though, they would not be invited.

• If they didn’t take the fall test, but they scored close to grade level on the Spring test.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in the gym from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM on

Wednesday February 11th.

This is a drop-in event, no appointments are needed!

Come connect with your student’s teachers to review mid-year progress, ask questions, and discuss ways we can continue working together to support your child’s success for the remainder of the school year.

We look forward to seeing you there! 👋📚✨

Please take a look at the registration days and time.

Please take a look at the registration days and time.

Bella Vista High School is hosting Incoming Freshman Registration Nights ✨
If your are planning for your student to attend Bella Vista High School please take a look at these dates.

Here are the dates and times for our incoming 9th grade course registration:
Thursday, March 19
2:30 pm: Last names A-E
3:30 pm: Last names F-L

Thursday, March 26
2:30 pm: Last names A-E
3:30 pm: Last names F-L
2:30 pm: Last names M-R
5:00 pm: Make-up session for all parents

If you have any questions please call Bella Vista front office (916) 971-5052!

Attention English Language Learners:

ELPAC testing is beginning soon! Please click on the link to see the schedule!

We know that life happens! PE clothes, lunches, and sometimes even shirts or shoes can get forgotten. We also understand that kids are kids - spills happen, and a change of clothes may be needed.

We are more than happy to help students get the items they need. When dropping off items with the ladies in the office, please be sure they are secured in a bag and labeled with your students name - they will greatly appreciate it!

Thank you for your continued understanding and support! 😊

Please make sure that when there's an early dismissal, the person picking up is on the pick up list. If they are not, you can add them through the parent portal.

https://sis.sanjuan.edu/ParentPortal/

Parent Portal – Adding/Updating Emergency Contact

1. Sign into Parent Portal using your PIN and Password and click Login

2. Click on Information Update in the top right corner.

3. Select the student you want to add an emergency contact.

4. Click on Emergency Contacts on the left-hand side panel.

5. Click on Add Emergency Contact on the bottom left.

*** If you have multiple students, check the box next to "Copy and replace emergency contacts for other available students upon submit" to have them copied to your other students ***

6. Fill in the First Name, Last Name, Relationship, Phone Number and type of phone.

7. If you have multiple students, you will need to add/update an emergency contact to every student.

8. Done!

Policy Overview
Unless explicitly permitted by a school employee, students may NOT USE smartphones, mobile communication devices, or headphones (airpods) while on campus during school hours 7:30AM – 2:45 PM (From the time the student walks through Barrett’s Black Gates until they leave Barrett’s Black Gates). All such devices must be powered off and kept in students’ backpacks throughout the school day.

Unauthorized Use
If a student uses a smartphone or mobile device in violation of this policy while on campus or under school supervision, school staff may confiscate the device and issue disciplinary action.

Confiscation & Storage
Any confiscated device will be turned into the main office, where it will be stored securely. Devices will be returned to the student, parent/guardian, or school administrator, as appropriate.

Repeated Violations
Students may be prohibited from bringing devices to campus after multiple infractions. The escalation process is as follows:

# of Infraction - Consequence

1st - Verbal warning and put your phone away

2nd -Detention and students can pick up phone after school

3rd - Parent contact by teacher/office and parent pick up

4th - After-School detention and parent pick up

5th - Parent/student/administrator meeting

Liability
John Barrett Middle School is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones. Students are strongly encouraged to secure personal devices at all times.

** A log will be kept for all student’s cell infractions

Parents and Guardians please remember that the San Juan Unified School District Policies require students to have a Medication Authorization Form on file with the school in order to have ANY prescription or over-the-counter medications at school. They are available online here and in the school office.

Has any of your contact information changed since August? Update your information in the Parent Portal as soon as possible so you don't miss any important information!

We’re excited to offer after school homework support for students who want a quiet place to work, extra guidance, or enrichment opportunities . Sessions are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:50–3:50 PM in Room F-1 (Ms. Trotti) and Room D-3 (Mr. Latimer). All are welcome! Come join us and stay on track for success!

Our Health Office is in need of a few supplies to help our students throughout the day. If you’re able to donate items such as snacks and/or bottled water it would be greatly appreciated!

Donations can be dropped off at the Front Office anytime during school hours.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us care for our school community! 💙

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to those who have donated to the health office. Our nurse Destinee really appreciates it so much!!

🔎 Our Lost and Found continues to fill up with jackets, water bottles, and lunchboxes! Please remind your student to check for any missing items before the end of the month.

⚠️ Important: The lost and found is cleared out at the end of every month. Any unclaimed items will be donated or discarded.

Thank you for helping us keep our school organized and make sure belongings find their way home!

Order your student spring pictures today and get exclusive discounts online. Bonus items are only available in select packages when pre-ordered. Create an account or login with the Picture Day ID: EVT3NZDWD. Please use your students FLEX teacher when you order.

See's candies are always a treat for family, friends, coworkers, and ourselves.

Our See's Candy Yumraising storefront is open for business! Ships directly and quickly to you.

Our fundraiser will run from February 15th - March 20th. Click on the link starting February 15th to treat your family and friends and most importantly to support your students' school!!

Free walk-in clinics are available in the District Office Board Room on February 11th from 5pm-6:30pm. No appointment is needed.

The California School Nurse Organization (CSNO), in partnership with Lions Clubs International, is supporting a statewide eyeglass donation effort at the upcoming CSNO Conference.

Your ECE nurses will be attending the conference in February and will personally deliver all collected glasses on behalf of our program.

How You Can Help

Please give any used eyeglasses to the front office or nurse by: February 10th 2026

Your Donation = Someone's Clearer Future

Help us deliver hope-and sight-to those who need it most.

Track & Field will be starting March 16th. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 3:00pm-4:30pm. There will be an informational meeting on March 9th after school in the gym. Students will get the registration forms in their PE class so be on the lookout.

The RoboThink Team teaches the following in their STEM/Robotics classes:

• Basics of robot design and engineering
• Coding and programming
• S.T.E.M. hands on learning experiences that make learning engaging and memorable.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, analytical skills essential for success
• Creativity and innovation, thinking outside the box and developing groundbreaking solutions to real-world problems.

Barrett Middle School

• Day: Thursdays
• Dates: 3/5/26 - 4/30/26 (no program on 4/2/26)
• Times: 1:45pm - 3:15pm
• Location: Barrett Middle School - Room R1
• Fee: $10
• Register Online
• Registration Form - In-Person at La Sierra Community Center (5325 Engle Rd. Suite 100)

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month

2:50p.m. - 3:30p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays

3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

Thursdays

2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays

2:50p.m. - 3:45p.m.

Mondays and Wednesday

2:45p.m. - 3:45p.m.

* Must have permission slip turned in to Mrs. Irvine *

Please note: A maximum of 20 students is allowed during every meeting!

Mondays and Tuesdays

3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m

Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month)

3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m

Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month)

2:50p.m. - 3:30p.m.

Fridays

3p.m. - 4p.m.

Mondays

3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursdays

2:00pm - 4:00pm

The San Juan Unified School District offers a variety of family education and engagement opportunities including workshops, conferences, newsletters, volunteering and more! Explore the tabs, calendar and content on their website for more details. Visit sanjuan.edu/familyed for more information and to register for events!