SPARTAN SHIELD

• May 11-15: Scholastic Book Fair
• May 14: Celebration of Student Learning Open House, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
• May 15: WEB Spring Play Day
• May 15: Minimum Day, Release at 11:10 AM
• May 21: Skate Night
• May 25: No School
• May 27: Band Concert
• June 5: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
• June 8: 6th & 7th Grade Awards Ceremony, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
• June 9: End of Quarter 4
• June 9: Last Day of School, Minimum Day @ 11:10 A.M.

We owe a thank you to PTO for making Teacher Appreciation Week a special time for our Arcade teachers! They made each day wonderful, filled with treats and gratitude!

Join us for a memorable evening at our Celebration of Student Learning Night (formerly Open House!)

There will be hands-on STEAM activities, an art showcase, music performances, and a view of your student's work!

The scholastic book fair will be in the library, Mission Oaks Parks & Rec, FACE, Sac State Math Department, Sac Public Library, and much more!

Bring the whole family on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 6-8 PM.

Minimum Day on Friday, May 15, 2026! Release time will be at 11:10 AM. Please make arrangements with your student accordingly.

The 8th-grade promotion ceremony will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

The event will be at Arcade Church, 3927 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA, 9582.

While we hold our Promotion Ceremony at the Arcade Church, there are no religious or spiritual aspects to our ceremony. The Arcade Church simply has an auditorium and parking lots that can accommodate all of our students and families for this event.

All 8th graders will be recognized during the ceremony, but will not walk across the stage, as they do at graduation. "Crossing the stage" is a special part of graduations, which we honor at the end of students' high school careers. Students who win an individual award will be called to the stage.

The Arcade staff is excited to celebrate all of our promoting 8th graders and their achievements at this event!

Get ready for a night to remember! 8th graders are invited to dance the evening away! Join Sylvan, Barrett, Will Rogers, and Arcade in a combined 8th-grade dance. The dance will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at John Barrett Middle School.

Important Information:

• Entry is 5 dollars per student. Advanced purchase is required!
• All students must be on the pre-approved student list to participate. Approval is based on individual school conduct requirements. Arcade students on social probation will NOT be able to attend. Students suspended in the 4th quarter will NOT be able to attend.
• Student ID is required for entry

Food trucks will be available, so bring extra cash. Dress to impress!

SJUSD in partnership with the California Immigration Project to learn important information about federal and state changes to Medi-Cal. Join in to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding Medi-Cal.

Translation services will be available in Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian. Dinner and child care will be provided.

Attend this informational meeting on Tuesday, May 12. 2026 from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM at Starr King School, 4848 Cottage Way, Carmichael.

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckybuuXIHHMvr0MoGEbDnouPPPuNMhnDcP-qi0goDbJL969g/viewform

For ages 11-14, open to incoming freshmen. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Guest speakers each day, and develop skills from ECHS coaches. Swag bags, camp awards, and much more!

When: Thursday, July 30 to Saturday, August 1. 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Where: El Camino High School, 4300 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento

Cost: $150 early bird price. After June 30, 2026, prices will rise to $250 per athlete

For more information, email coachisaiahmatthews@gmail.com or coachkimmatthews@gmail.com

Cheer on our Spartans at their track meets! Schedule below! Meets begin at 3:30 PM and typically run until 7:30 PM.

Track Season Schedule:

• May 12 (District Championships) @ Bella Vista

This registration is for kids born between August 1, 2007-July 31, 2018. For players born August 1, 2018, to July 31, 2022, please use the academy registration on the Capital Valley FC website!

Registration Fees for the 2026 Fall Rec season are as follows:

Players from the ages of 4 years old to 19 years old- Registration for individual players: $145 Early Bird (March 26th- April 25th). $155 Regular (April 25th-July 1st). After July 1st, we will accept registrations based on roster availability.

REGISTER HERE!

*This is not a program of the San Juan Unified School District. SJUSD holds not liability or responsibility.*

Arcade is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair May 11- 15!

Students may visit the library to purchase books before and after school, as well as the Celebrate Student Learning event (formerly Open House).

For more information, visit our Book Fair Webpage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/arcadefundamentalschool

Summer programming for elementary to high school. There are various options and school sites to choose from!

Visit the website below for more information!

https://www.sanjuan.edu/academics/summer-programs

The Office of Student Learning Assistance is offering the Camp Invention program this summer! Camp Invention enables students to enhance their creative problem-solving, literacy, and mathematics skills through real-life, project-based learning activities. For incoming 1st - 8th grades.

Summer Session: June 22, 2026, to July 17, 2026. No school on July 3, 2026.

If you have any questions, please call 916-971-7186.

The SJUSD Summer School admin will reach out to confirm your student's enrollment and site placement.

REGISTER HERE!

Camp Nefesh is a non-profit summer day camp for refugee and immigrant children in the Sacramento area. The camp is fully teen-led and ten-run. There is no cost! Lunch is included, and transportation may be available upon request! Ages 4+

Dates & Times: M-F June 15-26 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

If you have any questions, contact campNefesh@gmail.com or text (916) 885-6505 or visit the website https://www.campnefesh.com/

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKOBJ_4OPUE8rxyDvKJ2QxoaOY0ypDqibqme0JWAQ_wcCJLw/viewform

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!

Yearbooks are now on sale in the front office! $25 each. Use the QR code or link below to order. You can pay in the office with exact cash or a check. Checks made payable to Arcade Middle School.

ORDER HERE: https://yearbookordercenter.com/general/homepage?portal=true

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

• 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