Cameron Ranch Falcon Connection

Greetings Falcon Community,

By April, there’s a noticeable shift on campus—in the best way. Classrooms continue to maximize learning through the spring months, students know what’s expected of them, and you can see how much they’ve grown since the start of the year. Lately, I’ve been especially impressed by how focused and confident students are during lessons, and how willing they are to take on challenges and support one another. This month brings opportunities to keep that momentum going while also looking ahead to the final stretch of the year. Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support—it truly makes a difference in the experience we create for our students every day.

As we head into California State Testing the week of April 13th for students in grades 3-5, you can support your child by keeping routines consistent—making sure they get a good night’s sleep, arrive on time, and have a healthy breakfast. Encouragement goes a long way, too; reminding them to simply do their best helps build confidence.

Camp Invention Summer School

The Summer School 2026 Application is now open! The Office of Student Learning Assistance is offering the Camp Invention intervention program from June 22 through July 17, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (No school on July 3). This engaging program is open to incoming 1st–8th grade students for Fall 2026. Through hands-on, real-world, project-based learning, Camp Invention helps students strengthen their creative problem-solving, literacy, and math skills. Breakfast will be available before school, and students will receive a snack and lunch during the program day. Use this LINK to register.

Our Shared Community

During the months of April and May, students will focus on the character trait of showing empathy and explore how our unique features connect us. As students learn about what makes each person special—such as their experiences, cultures, abilities, and perspectives—they will also practice understanding how others feel, listening with care, and showing kindness in their words and actions. Through classroom discussions, activities, and real-life examples, we hope to help students build stronger relationships and a deeper sense of respect for one another. For more information about this month’s book titles, please see the bookshelf graphic below.

Dates to Know:

4/10: No Families First Friday this month - see you in May!

4/13: California State Testing Begins (Grades 3-5)

4/16: ELAC Meeting @ 9:00 in School Library

4/17: Spring Picture Day

5/1 and 5/4: No School - District Break

5/8: Families First Friday (Last gathering of the school year)

Beginning April 13, we will enter the academic state testing window for students in grades 3-5. Please reach out to your child’s teacher for details.

Arrival and Dismissal Reminders

Thank you, parents, for your patience and cooperation in the parking lots during arrival and dismissal. It's been a smooth start! A quick reminder: if you wish to get out of your car with your student, please use a parking stall or street parking rather than the drive-through lane, as stopping there can block traffic flow and cause delays. Also, the upper parking lot is reserved for school buses and families who have students with disabilities.

Download Talking Points - Learn more HERE

Download the Talking Points app from the App Store or Google Play
Open the app and follow the prompts to set up your account using your phone number
Use Talking Points to receive messages from Cameron Ranch and easily communicate in your preferred language

The school office is open daily between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm.

Transitional Kindergarten: Monday-Friday 8:55-12:15

ILS Kindergarten: Monday-Friday 8:55-12:55

Kindergarten - Grade 5: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:55-3:30

Kindergarten - Grade 5: Thursday 8:55-2:15

Minimum Days: 8:55-12:20

Breakfast and lunch are served daily, free of charge. Breakfast service and supervision begins at 8:20. Students may not be dropped off prior to 8:20am

Safety Gates will be closed and locked at 9:15 each day and opened at the end of the school day for dismissal. The only point of entry into campus will be through the front office during the school day.

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Warmly,

Principal Aliceon Sloss

School Office: 916-575-2302 - Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Principal, Aliceon Sloss: asloss@sanjuan.edu

School Secretary - Office Manager, Sheelah Eulberg: sheelah.eulberg@sanjuan.edu

School Attendance Clerk, Cheryl Stunz: cheryl.stunz@sanjuan.edu

Family Liaison, Kristen Sroay: kristen.sroay@sanjuan.edu

School Community Intervention Assistant, Brian Mitchell: brian.mitchell@sanjuan.edu

Campus Safety Monitor, Shannon Reneau: shannon.reneau@sanjuan.edu

We look forward to seeing you around campus! Keep scrolling! Additional information and resources further down in this newsletter. (click on images below for more details)