Principal Cummings Weekly News
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Dates to remember
Picture Make-Up Day - Oct 22nd
Cross Country Practice Starts - Tuesday Sept 8th
Cross Country 1st meet - Thurs Sept 24th
School Site Council
Congratulations to our two new SSC members-Tabitha Huddleston and Nora Shetty! We appreciate You volunteering and helping make Arden a great place to learn.
Cross Country
Sign up packets are available in the office. Practice starts Tuesday Sept 8th right after school on the black top/ field and lasts for about an hour. Our first meet is away at Churchill on Thursday Sept 24 at 3:30pm. Please see Ms. Cook in room A118 for questions.
News from Student Leadership
Students at Arden Middle school can form their own clubs with a teacher advisor.
Clubs must have a minimum of 5 members and meet once a week.
Club forms can be picked up in C212 and returned there.
Staring this week the leadership crew will offer a lunch time sports equipment check out station. During both lunches students can visit the outdoor stage (next to the Roar Bank) and use their new school IDs to check out a basketball, football, soccer ball etc and use it during lunch. Be sure to return the ball early enough to get to your classes on time!
The Roar Bank (student store) is open most days of the week on the outdoor stage. Students can use their Roar Bucks to buy treats and other prizes. Roar Bucks are given out by staff for doing a good job around campus!
Attendance
Clearing your students absences
Bring your student to school every day. Students are expected to be in class on time daily in order to receive maximum benefits from the instructional program.
Students absent from school for any length of time (one period, one day, or many days) must verify the absence by a phone call or a note from a parent/ guardian within 5 days.
Call (916)971-7306 option #1
Parents Can Build the Habit of Good Attendance
Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students access learning opportunities and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and on the job.
Help your teen stay engaged
• Find out if your children feel engaged by their classes and feel safe from bullies and other threats.
• Monitor your teen’s academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors when necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you.
• Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
• Encourage your teen to join meaningful after-school activities, including sports and clubs.
• Notice and support your students if they are showing signs of anxiety.
If your child is going to be absent, please be sure to email the school within 5 days at ArdenAbsence@sanjuan.edu and include your child's first and last name, your relationship to the child, date of the absence, and reason for the absence.
Friday Night Live-See flier below
Before school academic tutoring
Before school tutoring is available Mon.-Fri. 7:00-8:00 am. Math support is in D207 and Eng. support is in C212
Income Verification Collection-families please complete
✔ Complete your income form by September 30.
Doing so ensures Arden receives the maximum funding available.
✔ Your information is confidential.
Income information is used only to determine eligibility for funding and student support programs.
✔ If your family may qualify, complete the Universal Benefits Application (UBA).
The UBA supports school funding and allows eligible families to apply for Sun Bucks.
