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

School Hours:

M-W & F 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Th 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Students must be picked up within 15 minutes or be on campus participating in an official school club or activity to remain on campus after school hours

SEPTEMBER 2026

September 7th - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY

September 11th - Progress Reports

September 17th - Welcome Back Dance 5pm - 6:30pm

September 23rd - Movie Afternoon 3pm - 5pm

September 24th - Sports-O-Rama

September 25th - Picture Day

OCTOBER 2026

October 5th - NO SCHOOL

October 6th - Make up picture day

October 9th - Fall Rally

October 9th - 1st Quarter Ends

New update for out parking lot flow coming into our parking lot. Last year there was a lot of back up coming from the Lincoln Ave side, the county has decided to enforce a NO LEFT TURN into the school parking lot. Please make sure you follow all traffic rules, otherwise you will be ticketed.

As electric bikes (e-bikes), scooters and other forms of e-transportation become increasingly popular among students, the San Juan Unified Board of Education approved updated guidelines designed to support student and staff safety on school campuses on June 23.

Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, only Class 1 e-bikes will be permitted at elementary, K-8 and middle school campuses. High school students may continue to ride Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes, e-scooters and e-skateboards, provided the student meets applicable age and licensing requirements for the device.

The decision follows conversations with school leaders, staff and community partners about the growing use of e-transportation devices and the importance of creating safe campus environments for students and staff.

Understanding the guidelines

Under the updated guidelines:

• Helmets are required for all riders.
• E-motos are not permitted on any San Juan Unified campus.
• Elementary, K-8 and middle school students may only ride Class 1 e-bikes.
• High school students may ride Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes, e-scooters and e-skateboards.
• Riders of Class 3 e-bikes and e-scooters must be at least 16 years old.
• E-scooter riders must have a valid permit or driver's license.

California law groups e-bikes into three classifications:

• Class 1: Pedal-assist only, up to 20 mph
• Class 2: Throttle-assisted, up to 20 mph
• Class 3: Pedal-assist only, up to 28 mph

Class 1 e-bikes are generally considered the safest option for younger riders because they provide motor assistance only while pedaling and operate at lower speeds than Class 3 devices.

A shared responsibility

San Juan Unified encourages families to discuss e-transportation safety with their students and review the rules that apply to the devices they ride.

Whether traveling by bicycle, e-bike, scooter or skateboard, students should:

• Wear a helmet every ride.
• Follow all traffic laws and signals.
• Ride in the direction of traffic.
• Yield to pedestrians.
• Stay alert and avoid distractions.
• Slow down and use caution near school campuses.

By working together, families, students and schools can help ensure students travel safely to and from school while making responsible choices on the road.

Learn more

Families can learn more about e-transportation safety, classifications and campus expectations by visiting the district's E-Transportation Safety webpage at sanjuan.edu/etransportation.

College night will be held Thursday October 15th at Rio Americano High School from 5pm - 7:30pm. Students, parents, guardians and their families are able to speak to university representatives from California and around the nation including: CSU, UC, private, community colleges and more!

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.

PLEASE NOTE: if your student is sent home with a fever of over 100.4 degrees, they will need to the stay home until they're fever free for 24 hours without any medications.

• Early dismissals:

~ Please DO NOT use Talking Points for early disimissals.

• 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

DO NOT USE TALKING POINTS, call the school directly to speak with a staff member!

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!

Pre-workout powders, energy drinks, and similar supplements are not permitted on campus and will be confiscated if brought to school. These products often contain high levels of caffeine and other stimulants that pose potential health and safety risks to students. Students may not mix, share, or consume these substances at school under any circumstances. Any supplement intended for use during the school day requires a completed Medication Authorization form signed by a licensed healthcare provider with specific directions for administration. Families are strongly advised to consult with their child’s pediatrician before starting any supplement. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in disciplinary action. Please click here for the Medication Authorization form to be filled out.

Thank you for understanding!

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 **

• Green Barrett PE Shirt
• Barrett PE shorts
• Socks
• Deodorant (non-aerosol)
• Athletic shoes (must have laces or straps that secure shoe to foot, no slip-on type shoes)

***All items labeled with Student name in permanent marker.

Locks are provided for students. We request a $5 donation to cover the cost. Donate here!

• Backpack
• Pencil pouch/box
• (5) Pencils
• Erasers
• (1 pack) Colored pencils
• Pencil sharpener
• (2) Highlighters
• Scissors
• (2) Glue sticks
• Two-Pocket folder with prongs
• (1 pack) College-ruled binder paper &
• (1 pack) Graph paper
• (2) 100 page spiral notebook
• 100 page composition book

• Backpack
• (5) Pencils
• Mechanical lead (if necessary)
• Pencil sharpener
• Erasers
• Ink pens
• (1 pack) Color pencils
• (1 pack) Color markers
• (2) Highlighters
• 1 inch Binder OR Expandable File Folder to organize papers (AVID requires a Binder)
• (1 pack) 5-tab binder dividers
• (I pack) College-ruled binder paper
• Small ruler (With inches and centimeters)
• Scientific calculator
• (2) Glue sticks
• (1) 100 page composition book

• (5) Pencils
• Mechanical lead (if necessary)
• Pencil sharpener
• Erasers
• Ink Pens
• (1 pack) Color pencils
• (1 pack) Color markers
• (2) Highlighters
• Binder (1 inch)
• (I pack) 5 tab binder dividers
• Binder paper
• (1) Vinyl two pocket folder with prongs
• Small post-its
• Small ruler
• Scientific calculator (optional)
• (2) Glue sticks
• (1) 100 page composition book
• 3-Ring Binder (AVID)

To provide a full year of hands-on labs and activities for your child, we request a lab donation of $25.00. Your donation allows us to purchase the materials to do exciting labs, demonstrations, and enhanced experiments that are not included with our District adopted curriculum. Any amount makes a difference!

The list of of the labs and activities your donation can help is linked here.

Donate here. Thank you for your support!

Our art room is gearing up for a wonderful year of creative projects! As our student artists explore drawing, painting, and mixed media, our basic classroom supplies run out fast.

We request a $10 donation per student for consumable materials. Donate here! Any amount helps.

⚾️ Barrett Middle School Giants Fundraiser – Save the Date! ⚾️

Kick off the new school year by supporting Barrett Middle School and enjoying a fun day at the ballpark! Enjoy Oracle Park for one of the San Francisco Giants fundraising games and help raise money for our school. For every ticket purchased using code BMS, $5 will be donated directly back to Barrett Middle School.

Gather your family and friends, cheer on the Giants, and help support student programs and activities throughout the year. Scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase your tickets and be part of this exciting community event. We look forward to seeing Barrett families at the ballpark!

Don’t miss out—secure your tickets today and help make a difference!

https://www.gofevo.com/group/GiantsschoolfundraisingIN

Fall dance is coming up! The theme is tailgating to gear up for the start of school. If you'd like to volunteer please use click on this https://www.band.us/n/a6aeb3i3J1mc2 and sign up using Band. It's a cool and organized way to sign up. If you'd like to just donate to the dance please use this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094CAAAF2EA7FF2-65475248-fall?utm_source=qrcode#/. Let's make the first dance of the year one to remember!!

PTA will be posting upcoming meetings, fundraisers and events.

First PTA meeting will be held MONDAY September 14th @ 6:00PM in the staff room located behind the office. All parents are welcome to brainstorm and learn about upcoming events.

Please note that future meetings will be held in the staff room the 2nd Monday of each month.

School Dances:

September 17th

December 10th

March 8th

8th GRADE DANCE - June 4th

September Fundraisers Support Needed!

September is here, and our PTA has some exciting fundraisers coming up to help support our students and school! We’d love your help in making these events a success. Whether you can spread the word or participate, every bit of support makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our school community!

Farm Fresh to You Fundraiser 🥕🍎

With each delivery, John Barrett Middle School PTA earns 10% back, and you’ll save 5% on all of your deliveries! It’s a great way to support our school while enjoying fresh, delicious produce delivered right to your door.

Current customers and or new customers be sure to use promo code BARRETT when you sign up or place your order.

Hump Day Needs Handel's! 🍦

Join us Wednesday, September, 30th from 11 am to 10 pm for an Ice Cream Dine-Out and help support the PTA. We make it easy—just stop by, enjoy your favorite treat, and let your cashier know that you’re there for the fundraiser benefiting John Barrett Middle School. —because every scoop helps our school!

📣 Math Intervention Update!

If your student wants to participate in Math Intervention, please reach out by email to the appropriate teacher and they will make accommodations to help your student. Remember asking for help is a strength! ➗⭐

Together, we can make math make sense!

More information is coming for:

~ Boys Basketball - November

~ Girls Basketball - January

~ Track & Field - March

~ Wrestling sign ups are currently happening in the office. Please have your student write their name on the clipboard in the office and Coach Trevino will get back to you with more information.

~ STEM & Robotics

We are so excited to announce another year of collaboration with Carmichael Park and Rec! Starting in September, Thursdays are all about STEM and Robotics. Registration is open now; spots are limited! Register online at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/carmichael-recreation-park-district-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0NjUxNzg=

expected to meet during lunches in September - TBD

STARTING SEPTEMBER 8th

Mondays & Tuesdays

2:50-3:50pm

STARTING AUGUST 31st

Mondays and Wednesdays

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

Wednesdays & Fridays

2:45p.m. - 4:45p.m.

EXPECTED TO MEET:

Mondays and Wednesday

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

* Must have permission slip turned in to Mr. Le*

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

Tuesdays

2:45pm - 4:30pm

STARTING SEPTEMBER 8th

Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month)

3:00p.m. - 3:45p.m

Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month)

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

STARTING SEPTEMBER 14th

Mondays

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

STARTING SEPTEMBER 8th

Tuesdays

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

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!

Families in our community have access to a wide range of important support services. This resource guide connects you to local organizations offering assistance with mental health, housing, domestic violence support, utilities, immigration services, childcare, and programs for teens.

Whether you need immediate help or are looking for ongoing support, these trusted resources are here for you. We encourage families to review the guide and reach out to the services that best meet their needs. You are not alone—support is available.