Cougar Community News

Yes, we have now been in school for 100 days this year! This is a big day, especially for our primary students with making projects of 100 and even dressing up to be 100 years old. Look at the fun that was had in our Kinder classrooms.

The i-Ready Diagnostic continued this week, closing on Feb. 14th. We have been excited to celebrate the growth in the classrooms.The results of the Diagnostic help to prepare an Individualized Plan of lessons moving forward. i-Ready Personalized Instruction provides students with lessons based on their individual skill level and opportunities for improvement, so your student can learn at a pace that is just right for them. These lessons are fun and interactive to keep your student engaged as they learn.

FEBRUARY

• Feb. 1-April 30 - PFT (Physical Fitness Test) grades 5 & 7
• Mon. Feb. 3 - School Site Council Meeting, 3:30 in Design Lab/Art Room
• Fri. Feb. 7 - Sports Spirit Day, Annual Survey closes, 8th Grade Promotion Pictures, Middle School Field Trip 9:00am-12:00pm
• Tues. Feb. 11 -PTO Meeting, 4:30pm in Art Room/Design Lab or Zoom LINK HERE
• Fri. Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day: Lunch with a Loved One, iReady Winter Assessment closes
• Feb. 17-21 - Presidents' Week - NO SCHOOL
• Wed. Feb. 26 - 3rd-5th Grade Assembly from Kaiser, 8:30am
• Thurs. Feb. 27 - Middle School Movie Afternoon, 3:00-5:00pm
• Fri. Feb. 28 - Cooperation Assemblies, 8:30am 3rd-5th Grade, 9:00am TK-2nd

MARCH

• Fri. Mar. 7 - End of Trimester 2, Big Air BMX Assembly 9:00am
• Mar. 10-14 - Scholastic Book Fair in the Library, times TBD
• Mar.11-Mar. 14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences for Trimester 2, Minimum Days, Dismissal TK/K at 11:00, 1st-8th at 11:20am
• Wed. Mar. 12 - Hearing Screening for 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 8th
• Mon. Mar. 17 - Middle School Trimester Awards 1:45pm, School Site Council Meeting 3:30pm
• Tues. Mar. 18 - PTO Meeting, 4:30pm in Art Room/Design Lab or Zoom LINK HERE
• Fri. Mar. 21 - NO SCHOOL
• Mon. Mar. 24 - NO SCHOOL

Yearbooks for the 24/25 school year can be purchased by going to ybpay.com and entering code 14780125. Yearbooks are $30 and will be delivered to students after publication in late May.

If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Pelley at nancy.pelley@sanjuan.edu. Thank you.

Lunch clubs include Student Senate, Design Club, Glee Club, LatinX Club, and Celebrating Diversity. Click the photo to download your own copy of the schedule.

This week our second session of 3rd Grade Lego/Robotics Club begins! This will join our Nature Watch Clubs for a Tuesday line-up of opportunities. Our 5th-7th grade continue to have Project Optimism (POMS) each Thursday from 1:15-3:45pm.

ELPAC testing at Woodside will occur between March 17th and April 11th. 3-8th will complete their testing first, with 5th and 8th-grade students finishing ELPAC in time for their CAST test the week of April 7th. Parker will be sharing the ELPAC testing schedule next week. Please remind your ELs how important their iReady reading diagnostic score is to their reclassification pathway.

Our SSC will be meeting this Monday at 3:30pm in the Design Lab/Art Room. These meetings are always open to the public.

We have some fun stuff coming up for the rest of the school year which includes a See's candy fundraiser, Skate night and more. We are excited to provide a special treat to students at our first Lunch with Loved Ones event on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14th. See below for more details, new and improved flyer will be coming home soon!

Head over to the PTO Facebook page for information on events, and fundraisers.

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Are you interested in joining the PTO? Come join a meeting or join on Zoom.

Do you need spirit wear to start off the school year? You can purchase spirit wear online from our store.

https://woodsidek8.futurefund.com/store/store_categories/2869-spiritwear

If you have any questions or ideas feel free to send an email or message on Facebook.

Email- woodsidekto8pto@gmail.com

Thank you

Nicole PTO president

Loving Solutions: A Parent Project Series
Wednesdays, January 22 - March 26
5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
Thomas Kelly Elementary
6301 Moraga Dr, Carmichael

Designed by parents, for parents raising strong-willed children ages 4 - 12 years old. Participate in learning activities to gain strategies to help your child maximize learning, address behavior challenges and help create an environment that encourages positive choices.

This series meets weekly on Wednesdays for ten sessions. Dinner and child care provided.

Community Care Hub
Thursday, February 13
3 - 4:30 p.m.
San Juan High School
7551 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights

Free resource fair to access essential tools for student success. Food, diapers, learning tools and community resources. Support for enrollment, Parent Portal, school communication, navigating district programs and services. Winter coats will also be offered at this event.

Talleres Familiares
Tuesday, February 25
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Presented in Spanish. Explore tips and tools to support your student's learning. Learn strategies for positive communication with school, college and career readiness, supporting student mental health, district and community resources, and more!

Community Care Hub
Thursday, February 27
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Encina High School
1400 Bell Street, Sacramento

Free resource fair to access essential tools for student success. Food, diapers, learning tools and community resources. Support for enrollment, Parent Portal, school communication, navigating district programs and services. Winter coats will also be offered at this event.

For more information and to register, please visit https://www.sanjuan.edu/resources/family-education-engagement

Did you know San Juan Unified’s annual climate survey is available in multiple languages? We want to ensure ALL voices are heard! Parents, students and staff are encouraged to take the annual district climate survey. Your feedback is vital and informs school and district leaders of the changes needed in their communities.

Surveys are available online in several languages at:

• Parent Survey - www.sanjuan.edu/parentsurvey
• Student Survey - www.sanjuan.edu/studentsurvey

Kindergarten Enrollment begins February 3! Families with incoming kindergartners can visit www.sanjuan.edu/enrollment to complete their registration.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Lottery begins February 10 and the priority window closes March 14. Enrollment is due by April 7. Families with incoming TK students can visit www.sanjuan.edu/TK for information.

Visit our Regional Community Care Hubs for free resources! www.sanjuan.edu/communityresources

• Thursday, Feb. 13, 3:00-4:30 pm - San Juan High (7551 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights)

• Thursday, Feb. 27, 3:00-4:30 pm - Encina High (1400 Bell Street, Sacramento)

FREE February FACE Family Workshops! www.sanjuan.edu/familyed

• Loving Solutions: A Parent Project Series, Wednesdays beginning Jan. 22, 5:45-7:45 pm at Thomas Kelly Elementary (6301 Moraga Dr., Carmichael)
• Feb. 25- Talleres Familiares (workshop for Spanish-speaking families), 6:00-7:30 pm on Zoom
• Fostering Conflict Resolution Skills- pre-recorded video in our NEW Family Engagement Video Library at www.sanjuan.edu/familyed under the "Family Engagement Video Library" tab

February's FREE IEP/504/Disability Support for families:

San Juan Unified Special Education Parent Information Nights

www.sanjuan.edu/SpecialEd

UC Davis MIND Institute:

https://health.ucdavis.edu/mind-institute/resources/family-resource-centers

Feb. 4 - Padres para Padres: sirviendo a la comunidad hispana

Feb. 7 - Family Navigator Virtual Parent Support Group

Feb. 21 - Family Navigator Support Group: Parents of Adult Children & Teens (PACT)

Feb. 26 - Sankofa Support for Black children with disabilities

WarmLine Family Resource Center:

https://warmlinefrc.org/news-events/

Feb. 3 - Life Balance & Self Care for Parents

Feb. 6 - Family Support Group

Feb. 12 - Understanding Services for People with Special Needs (IN RUSSIAN)

Feb. 18 - Grupo De Apoyo en Espanol (IN SPANISH)

Feb. 19 - Understanding Special Education & Your IEP

Feb. 26 - Comprendiendo La Educación Especial Y Su IEP (IN SPANISH)

Feb. 27 - Support Group for Dads

See the flyer below for more dates and details.

In light of heightened interest regarding the rights of our students and school communities in the face of potential federal immigration enforcement, we have taken proactive steps to provide resources and support.

• For Families: We’ve launched an external webpage featuring helpful resources, support tools and answers to frequently asked questions. This page can be shared directly with families to help them understand their rights and access assistance. The page can be accessed directly at www.sanjuan.edu/immigration.

Second & Third Grade Girls Basketball League registration is open! Season dates are Feb. 25-May 10. No practices or games during Spring Break, 4/14-4/19. During the first week, coaches will begin organizing team at your child's school. Specific practice times vary by location and are determined based on coach and facility availability. Practice schedule will be distributed at the end of the first week of practice. Register online to guarantee your child a spot on the team! Visit sunriseparks.com and use the Team Code 8820.185. For more information regarding the league, please email rbozzalla@sunriseparks.com or call 916-725-8843. Coaches Needed! If you have experience in the game of basketball and have the desire to share your knowledge by coaching, please contact Renzo at 725-8843. Flyers coming home soon!

Our two Elementary Boys Basketball teams practice on Tuesdays/Fridays for one team and Thursdays for the other. If you have any questions, please email Renzo at rbozzalla@sunriseparks.com or call 916-725-8843. Email is the preferred method of contact. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response to all voicemails and emails. Game Locations: Rusch Park. Season Dates 12/3 - 3/1.

Hello Woodside Community ✨

I am reaching out to inform you all on an event happening this Sunday. Project Optimism partners with Impound Comics every year for a comic convention. The event is free for all students and staff who are a part of your campus.

I highly encourage you all to come out and spend a great time with your family, friends, and community partners.

Jamisha Jackson (she/her/hers/sis)

Program Coordinator,

Project Optimism, Inc.

Google Voice: (916) 572-7903

The time is here for our annual Firefighters “Fill the Boot for Burns” Boot Drive. This is the Firefighters Burn Institute’s largest annual fundraiser and we cannot do it without you!

The Boot Drive Safety Fair is to be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00am - 1:00pm (weather permitting) at the Sunrise Mall, 6041 Sunrise Blvd.

Free Family Fun: fire engines, safety displays, helicopter landing, fire trucks, jaws-of-life demos, games & giveaways, interactive booths, ambulances, and Sparky the fire dog.

If your organization would like to participate in the Boot Drive Safety Fair please contact rebecca@ffburn.org no later than January 24th, 2025. Flyers coming home soon!

Office phone - (916) 971-5216

Mrs. Taylor Gonzales-Moore, Secretary - taylor.gonzalesmoore@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Ana Johnson, Clerk - ana.johnson@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Deb Johnston, Vice Principal - debra.johnston@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Beth Wahl, Principal - ewahl@sanjuan.edu

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SJUSD NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, please contact Equity Compliance Officer: Linda C. T. Simlick, General Counsel, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971- 7110, LegalServices@sanjuan.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Katie Fabel, Legal Analyst/Title IX Coordinator, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971-7110, TitleIX@sanjuan.edu; Section 504 Coordinator: Dominic Covello, Director, Student Support Services, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971-7220, DCovello@sanjuan.edu.