SPARTAN SHIELD

The San Juan Unified School District has renamed its annual district climate survey to the School Experience Survey. This new name better reflects what the survey is about: your experience at your school.

San Juan Unified would like to invite parents, students and staff to take the school experience survey. Your feedback is vital and informs school leaders of the changes needed in their communities. The deadline for the survey is Feb. 6.

Below are the electronic survey links to distribute to your students, staff, and families:

Family Survey: Link - https://edu.sogolytics.com/r/gAYjLI or www.sanjuan.edu/parentsurvey

Student Survey: Link - https://edu.sogolytics.com/r/VUhlZL or www.sanjuan.edu/studentsurvey

Staff Survey: Link - https://edu.sogolytics.com/r/nUNscA or www.sanjuan.edu/staffsurvey

ELA iReady testing will take place from January 12 to January 16. We will have a regular day bell schedule. Testing will take place during English classes.

The iReady diagnostic is a very useful tool for teachers and students. First, the diagnostic provides critical information to teachers about what skills students have learned or have yet to learn this school year. Teachers then determine what skills need to be addressed in the second part of this year to ensure that students are best prepared for next year. iReady also takes students' current skill levels and then provides targeted lessons to students, so if students take the diagnostic seriously, they will have a bank of lessons available to them in iReady to help them progress further.

Here are some ways that you can help your student do their best on this assessment:

1. Talk to them about giving their best effort

2. Encourage them to get a good night's sleep before the test (especially limiting electronic use before bed)

3. Help them get to school in time to eat breakfast (the MP Room opens at 7:30 A.M. each day for breakfast)

4. Minimizing absences and early releases/late drop-offs on these testing days

Thank you for supporting your student and our teachers during iReady testing!

Quarter 2 ended on Monday, January 5, 2026. Grades are final at the end of a quarter, and they become a part of students' official transcripts.

Report Cards for Quarter 2 were mailed home on Friday, January 5. Quarter 2 Grades are also available on the San Juan Parent Portal* as well as on the Student Portal.

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.

Movie Night is on Wednesday, January 14, 2025, from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the MP room. $5 at the door. Students must have their permission slip turned in by the end of the day on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, to attend.

Students on social probation or who received a suspension during this quarter will not be eligible to attend.

Permission slips will NOT be accepted at the door.

No school on Monday, January 19, 2026, to honor MLK Jr. Day. We will resume on Tuesday, January 2026.

Join in on this workshop held in collaboration with Kaiser Permanente mental health professionals. This is an overview virtual workshop focused on learning about the mind-body connection.

Learn about:

• The mind-body connection and how stress impacts both physical and emotional health
• Common causes and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression
• Practical strategies one can do to manage stress
• Easy relaxation methods for mind/body wellness
• Ways to encourage healthy coping skills and self-care practices
• And more!

📅When: Thursday, January 15, 2025 @ 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://sanjuan.zoom.us/j/83849817796

The Arcade 6th Grade field trip will be to the Sac State University Campus.

Sack lunches will be provided to all students, but there is a food court on site, should you want to send your student with spending money.

Each student will arrive at school at the regular time. Each student will go to 1st period on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Students will report to their 1st period teacher and wait for further instructions.

The buses will depart Arcade Middle School at 9:00 AM and return at 1:30 PM.

📅When:

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026, 08:00 AM

📍Where:

Sac State Planetarium

6000 Jed Smith Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819

Permission slips are due by February 27, 2026! Permission slips can be picked up in the office or printed and signed here.

You can find more details on the field trip by clicking the link below.

If you would like to be considered for a chaperone role, please complete the following:

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

If you are selected to be a chaperone for the 3/10/2026 field trip, a member of the 6th Grade Team will notify you using the email you've provided in the interest form.

Volunteers must:

• Register online: www.sanjuan.edu/volunteer
• Be fingerprinted: appointments available at www.sanjuan.edu/fingerprint
• Bring a fingerprint authorization form & govt issued photo ID to fingerprinting appointment

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!

District Championships will be held at Arcade on February 12, 2026!

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!

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!

Free events to support San Juan Unified families across our school communities with accessing essential tools and resources to help support student success:

• Learning materials
• District and community resources
• Food boxes
• Diaper distribution
• and more!

(while supplies last)

These are targeted district and community supports each month!

Thursdays 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. See the dates and locations below.

January 22, 2026

El Camino High School
4300 El Camino Ave, Sacramento

• School Experience & Problem Resolution
• Flu and COVID vaccines

February 26, 2026

San Juan High School

7551 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights

• Academic Supports
• College Readiness

March 26, 2026

El Camino High School

4300 El Camino Ave, Sacramento

• Health & Job Fair

April 23, 2026

San Juan High School

7551 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights

• Transitions & Kinder Readiness

This 10 week series will help you to grow from idea, to practice, to changes in the home. Loving Solutions is a great resource for parents and guardians struggling to meet the needs of strong-willed Elementary age children. This free parenting series include a workbook to support practice and follow through at home.

Dinner, interpretation and child care available. Registration required.

📅 When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 @ 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM

📍Where: Grand Oaks Elementary School, 7901 Rosswood Dr, Citrus Heights

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.

Future Clinic Dates:

• Wednesday, February 11, 2026
• Thursday, March 12, 2026
• Wednesday, April 8, 2026

A valid photo ID is required. The verification form must be completed prior to fingerprinting. Forms can be found here. Appointments are also available during business hours at the District Office.

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

Currently, the district is experiencing delays with processing times. If you would like to chaperone a trip, allow extra time for fingerprints to process.

An annual opportunity for families living within San Juan Unified boundaries to request a transfer to a school of their choice, as long as there is available space at the desired school.

• Available space is based on the school's physical and program capacity, after resident students are placed.

• Participation in the lottery does not guarantee placement at the requested school.

• Not all Special Education programs are available at all school sites. Students with IEPs are reviewed by a Special Education for placement. Please contact your Program Specialist for details and support.

Opens: Monday, December 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM

Closes: Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM

For more information: https://www.sanjuan.edu/enrollment/open-enrollment

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

• January 12-16: ELA i-Ready Testing
• January 14: Movie Night
• January 19: No School
• January 20-23: Math i-Ready Testing
• January 29: Beginning Band Concert
• February 3: PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
• February 4: Minimum Day, Release Time @ 11:10 AM
• February 6: Progress 3 Ends
• February 12: Skate Night
• February 16-20: No School
• February 27: Elementary Schools Band Tour Field Trip
• March 4: WEB Camp In
• March 10: Hearing Screening- 8th Grade Only

• 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