SPARTAN SHIELD

• October 12-16: College Week
• October 14: 8th Grade Vision Screening
• October 16: UPDATE: Picture Day Moved to OCT. 19
• October 19: NEW: Picture Day
• October 20: Restaurant Night at Panda Express @ 4245 Marconi Ave, 4:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
• October 27: Movie Night in MP Room
• October 28: Advanced Band and Choir perform at MLHS @ 6:30 P.M.
• October 28: PTO Meeting via Teams, 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• November 4: VAPA field trip to ECHS to see Little Women
• November 6: Progress 2 Ends
• November 11-13: No School
• November 19: Skate Night, Foothill Skate Inn
• November 20: Minimum Day Release @ 11:10 A.M.
• November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break, No School

Picture day is on Monday, October 19, 2026! Pictures will take place during PE class periods.

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College Week is October 12–16, and we've got something fun happening every day at Arcade! This year's theme is "Future Me Has Options!"—because your future is full of possibilities. Check the schedule and don't miss out. Let's explore together!

MONDAY: College Spirit Day

Show your spirit by wearing college, military or trade school gear to school

TUESDAY: Two-Minute Tuesday

Ask your teachers to tell you a short story about their college experience

WEDNESDAY: Decorate Pennants

Color a pennant representing your favorite college

THURSDAY: College Logo Scavenger Hunt

See how many college logos you can find hidden on campus!

Also on Thursday… SJUSD College Fair Night at Rio Americano High School from 5:00-7:30pm

FRIDAY: ‘Future Me’ Photo Booth

Pose for a picture at lunch and share your future career

A vision screening has been scheduled at Arcade MS on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. All 8th grade students who are present will be automatically screened. If you wish to opt out your student, please notify the front office in writing.

Please remind your student if they wear glasses to have them with them for their vision screening. Also, students with contacts need to tell the screener they are wearing them.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Fall registration for girls' & boys' basketball and co-ed volleyball is open! Mission Oaks Recreation and Parks District partners with SJUSD to bring these sports to Arcade. Please visit the MORPD for additional details.

Who: Separate 6th/7th and 8th grade teams

When:

Girls' Basketball- November 11th, 2026 - March 6th, 2027

Boys' Basketball- January 25th, 2027 - March 20th , 2027

**We do not practice or play over SJUSD holidays**

Where: Practices are held at the school you attend.

Cost: $130 per participant. Fees include jerseys, coaches, gym time, referees, and scorekeepers.

Practices: Practices are held at the school you attend.

*Practice times may vary depending on gym space and coach availability.

Games: Generally, games will be held on Saturdays between 9 am and 5 pm. Coaches will hand out information on the location, dates, and times of these games after the second week of the program.

Girls' Basketball Registration: Registration opens August 12, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis and closes October 24, 2026, or until teams are full. For more information, please contact us at sports@morpd.com or 916-570-2806.

Girls' BB REGISTER HERE!

Boys' Basketball Registration: Registration opens August 12, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis and closes January 7th, 2027, or until teams are full. For more information, please contact us at mmangu@morpd.com or 916-570-2806.

Boys' BB REGISTER HERE!

Fall 2026 Families Matter Conference: United for Student Success

Join us at our annual family conference filled with inspiring learning and connection, including engaging workshops, fun family activities, raffle prizes, and a community resource fair. Families in attendance can enjoy free lunch, childcare for children ages 3+, translation support and more—all designed to create a welcoming and enriching experience for everyone! Details and registration can be found on www.sanjuan.edu/face or by contacting our Family and Community Engagement office at 916-971-7929.

Workshop Topics:

• Literacy & Math

• Mental Health

• Special Education

• Resolving Conflict

• Family Leadership

• College and Career Readiness

• Positive Behavior Support at Home

• And more!

When: Saturday, October 17, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Where: Will Rogers Middle School - 4924 Dewey Dr, Fair Oaks

REGISTER HERE!

This parenting support program created by parents, for parents, supports households struggling with difficult teen behavior. Participants will learn strategies to help nurture positive home communication and reduce family conflict. Class handbook, dinner, childcare and translation services provided with registration.

When: October 7 - November 18, meets weekly on Wednesdays, 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.
Where: Kingswood Elementary School, 5700 Primrose Dr, Citrus Heights

REGISTER HERE!

A night for every student in the district! Visit booths to meet with college representatives from CSUs, UCs, Private Schools, Community Colleges, and many more!

College Night 2026- Thursday, October 15 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Rio Americano High School (4540 American River Dr, Sacramento)

Calling all students with intellectual disabilities, families, teachers, and administrators!

Join us on October 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at UC Davis to explore inclusive programs from around the country and learn about options to support students with disabilities and post-secondary opportunities. This local conference/college fair is FREE for all students, district administrators, teachers, and families! Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more and register, or visit taishoffcenter.syr.edu/sota/college-fair

Mark your calendars for the fundraiser to support our music program! 20% of event sales will be donated, so this is a great opportunity to grab dinner for the family and support our amazing musicians!

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Where: Panda Express, 4245 Marconi Ave, Sacramento

Mira Loma will be hosting a Parent Information Night for incoming 9th-grade (current 8th graders) students and families on Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 P.M.

The evening will give families an opportunity to learn more about Mira Loma, meet the staff and explore all the academic programs and pathways! In addition, it is a time to learn and connect with the sports, clubs, cheer, band, and other student activities offered.

Check out all that Mira Loma High School has to offer!

Order Online!

All orders will be delivered directly to you or your special someone. Scan the QR code with your smart phone or copy the link into your browser to go to the Sees Fundraiser Arcade WEB storefront.

ORDER HERE: https://bit.ly/4h5fiBg

Thank you for supporting Arcade Middle School!

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!

Thank you, Spartans, for being kind, safe, and responsible!

SHOP HERE!

This October, BrightLife Kids is celebrating both ADHD Awareness Month and World Mental Health Day. This free, state-funded behavioral health coaching program for California families with kids ages 0–12 is helping families care for their kids’ brains just like they would any other part of the body.

To help their child learn self-awareness and empathy, they’ve introduced their Brain Buddy — a concept that helps kids not only separate who they are from how they feel, but to celebrate the superpowers that can come with neurodiversity.

The school gates will open at 7:30 A.M. each morning. Once the school gates open, students will enter into the MP room. In the MP room, students will receive breakfast. Breakfast service begins at 7:30 A.M. daily. Students can eat in the MP room and then can move about the rest of campus, starting at 7:45 A.M.

ONLY students are allowed through the school gates. If a parent or guardian needs to speak with a school staff member, that person must enter through the Front Office entrance and sign in.

• 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