SPARTAN SHIELD

CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) testing will be administered to all students in grades 3-8 and 11. All students will participate in statewide assessments in English Language Arts and Math.

When will testing take place?

The English Language Arts CAASPP assessment will be administered on the following dates (see special bell schedule below):

Monday, April 29

Tuesday, April 30

Wednesday, May 1

The Math CAASPP assessment will be administered on these dates (see special bell schedule below):

Monday, May 6

Tuesday, May 7

***We will be following an alternate bell schedule on these dates, so that all testing can take place in the morning (see below)***

What do I need to know about these tests?

The CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) tests are aligned to the California Common Core Standards and measure students against statewide learning expectations, using computer-adaptive test technology.

Where can I find more information?

The Common Core Standards for ELA and Mathematics can be viewed by clicking on this link: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp

For more information on the CAASPP system, please visit this page:

https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/#:~:text=California%20Assessment%20of%20Student%20Performance

We thank you for being valuable partners in the academic success of your child! We will be sharing more information as testing dates approach. Thank you!

Here are some ways that you can help your student do their best on their assessment:

1. Talk to them about giving their best effort

2. Encourage them to get a good night's sleep before the test (especially limiting electronic use before bed)

3. Help them get to school in time to eat breakfast

4. Minimize absences and early releases/late drop-offs on these testing days

In addition, healthy snacks will be provided for those testing.

Middle school summer enrichment programs are available!

• Serving all middle school students
• High-interest enrichment learning opportunities
• Certificated, experienced teachers
• Activities will include science, art, literature, games, VAPA, math and more

Please take a look at the course catalog with full descriptions of classes, along with dates and times.

To sign up, please fill out the form below.

The San Juan Unified Career Technical Education (CTE) Department is offering summer enrichment programs for current 6th-8th grade students! These programs will allow students to explore and learn about various career paths through hands-on activities and projects. This will be an excellent opportunity for students to have fun and gain valuable knowledge and skills during the summer months.

Interested families are encouraged to register their students as soon as possible to secure their spot. Please see the flyer for more information about the program, including dates, times, and registration instructions.

Students can register using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/ZWNNNJnMBV2RWvRK9

Come join us for a fun-filled 4-week summer program of a daily variety of different sports, games and skills challenges for youth ages 8 to 13! There are two different programs, ages 8-10 and ages 11-13.

When:

June 17 - July 11

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Where:

San Juan High School, 7551 Greenback Lane Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Cost:

$245 per student

For more information, please contact:

Virginia Jones-(916) 971-7140

Monica Flores-(916) 971-7160

virginia.jones@sanjuan.edu

To pick up packets in person:

Sports School Office- 3738 Walnut Avenue Carmichael, CA 95608

or visit the San Juan Sports website.

Due to very low registration, the summer program at Katherine Johnson Middle School has been canceled. We apologize to those families who signed up for this summer program.

Thank you for understanding.

Please save the date for our 8th grade Promotion Ceremony which will take place on Friday, May 31st. More details to follow!

The first-ever Battle of the Bands at Arcade is on April 29th!

When: April 29, 2024 from 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Where: MP Room

Everyone is welcome to support our Spartans!

When: May 2nd, 2024 from 3:30 - 5:30 P.M.

Where: Foothill Skate Inn, 4700 Auburn Blvd Sacramento

Cost: $10.00 *Skates are included. There is a cash-only snack bar.

Permission slips will be passed out or students may pick one up in the front office. You can also print the permission slip below.

Guidelines for attending Skate Night:

1. Students are NOT eligible to attend if they are on social probation or if they earned a school suspension during this quarter.

2. Students must attend the majority of the school day on Thursday, 5/02/24, to be able to attend this event.

Note: This is an event for Arcade Middle School students. Students may not be accompanied by older or younger siblings.

There will be no entry after 4:00 P.M. Students must be picked up immediately after the event at 5:30 PM!

Don't forget you will need your student ID card to enter!

Have fun and skate the night away!

Open House will be on Thursday, May 9th from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

We have an eventful evening that includes all of these activities:

• PTO's Art Auction
• Hands-on STEAM activities
• Book Fair
• Music performances
• Visit with teachers
• View student work
• Food trucks

In addition, we will be entering attendees into a raffle for Amazon gift cards! To participate, make sure to pick up a bingo card, visit the booths to get a stamp, and then turn in your bingo card. You and your family could win a $50 Amazon gift card!

We hope to see you there!

Our Book Fair will be located in the Arcade Multipurpose room and shopping is available at the following times:

• Tuesday- Friday: Before school
• Monday -Thursday: During lunch and after school
• During Open House on May 9th: 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM

For more information and a look at the books available, go to our Book Fair website.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/arcadefundamentalschool

How do you pay?

eWallet is a digital payment account that you create, allowing you to fund your child’s purchases in advance. Since anyone can contribute to an eWallet, it's perfect for grandparents, aunts, uncles, or friends to give the gift of reading. It’s as easy as sharing your eWallet link with friends and family.

To set up an account for your student, follow the link on our webpage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/arcadefundamentalschool

Free and Fun!

Having fun and winning free books are two goals for our Book Fair! Students may enter a raffle, create a spine

If you would like to help students with their purchases at the book fair, we'd love to have you join us! Duties include:

• helping students find a book that interests them
• using tax tables to find the price of an item
• help to find information and prices for those creating a wishlist
• complete a name tag for items to be placed on hold, etc.

*If you have already been fingerprinted to volunteer in the San Juan district, please email me when you’re available. Volunteers must have been fingerprinted by San Juan. *

We could use your help during both lunches (11:15 AM - 1:00 pm Monday - Wednesday and 10:20 AM - 12:00 PM on Thursday), 30 minutes after school (Monday - Thursday), or before school (7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Tuesday - Friday).

Any time you have to help would be greatly appreciated!

Dive into a week of tennis excitement at the Summer Tennis Camp! Perfect for beginners and intermediate players, they will meet five days a week, focusing on tailored training, skill development, and tons of fun. With small group sessions and experienced instructors, at Mira Loma High School, you're in for a week of tennis mastery and unforgettable moments. Sign up now for an ace summer experience!

• Session 1: 6/10-6/14
• Session 2: 6/17-6/21
• Time: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
• Ages 8-14
• Cost: $199
• Location: Mira Loma High School, 4000 Edison Ave. Sacramento

Tennis balls and other equipment will be provided by the instructor. Students should bring their tennis racquets.

Register online or call (916) 333-6464

* This is not a program of San Juan Unified School District and San Juan accepts no liability or responsibility for this program.*

Two of our district committees, the Curriculum and Standards Committee and the Facilities and Transportation Committee, are looking for representatives from Area 2 (Arcade's trustee area). We are looking for individuals who are team builders, great communicators, inquisitive, and problem solvers to step into the role of these two committee openings.

If you are interested in putting your name forward for either committee, please contact Arcade's principal, Lindsey McManigal, directly via email at lindsey.mcmanigal@sanjuan.edu

Students who attend school on a daily basis do much better than those with frequent absences. Even a few days can make a difference. We encourage your student to come to school daily, on time, and to schedule medical appointments after school when at all possible.

Early Dismissals:

If you know of an appointment in advance, you may send a note in the morning with your student. You may also call the office before picking up your student, or we can pull your student from class after you come to the office.

If it is necessary for your child to attend a medical appointment during school hours, please get a note from the doctor to clear your child's absence.

You must show some form of identification upon pick up. The person picking up the student must match the name/s we have on file. Thank you for your understanding.

Please avoid early dismissals during the lunch period or within 30 minutes before the end of school. If you must check out during these times, please allow EXTRA time when picking up your student.

• April 29-30: ELA CAASPP Testing
  
• May 1: ELA CAASPP Testing
• May 2: Skate Night, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
• May 6-10: Book Fair
• May 6-7: Math CAASPP Testing
• May 9: Open House, 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
• May 10: Minimum Day, Release Time at 11:10 A.M
• May 15: Band Concert at ECHS PAC, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, Students arrive at 5:30 PM
• May 16: Front Office will close at 2:00 P.M.
• May 16: PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM Arcade Staff Lounge
• May 20: School Site Council Meeting, RM 21 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• May 24: 8th Grade Six Flags Field Trip
• May 24: 6th and 7th Grade Award Ceremony
• May 27: No School, Memorial Day
• May 31: 8th Grade Promotion
• June 3: Minimum Day, Release at 11:10 AM
• June 4: Last Day of School, Release at 11:10 AM

• 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
Facebook: facebook.com/ArcadeFundamentalMiddle