December Principal Message

Good evening Mustangs Families!

On Friday, November 21st the students watched the following message from me on our Mustang Morning News (MMN) during homeroom.

Our school is a place where everyone should feel safe, respected, and valued. Hate speech and bullying will not be tolerated in any form that goes against these principles. Words have power—they can build people up or tear people down. Hate speech causes harm, creates division, and makes others feel unwelcome.

We are committed to fostering a community where kindness and understanding thrive. Let’s work together to choose respect, celebrate differences, and make our school a positive environment for all. Should behavior or acts continue it will result in disciplinary action up to suspension.

Remember, this is our Mustang Community; let’s care for ourselves and one another.

Please continue to share with your students this important message of respecting one another in our Mustang Community. This week our students are receiving our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) lesson in their homeroom classes.

Winter break is just around the corner and often a time for relaxation with family and friends. As a reminder during the next few weeks positive attendance is important for your student. Having them here on time and ready to learn is something we can work together on! Thank you, Vanessa

Vanessa Adolphson

Principal

Will Rogers Middle School

Our next School Site Council Meeting will be December 10, 2024 at 3pm in the Library. Agenda Here: School Site Council Agenda 12-10-24

6th Grade: Student sessions will be focused on exploring values, by reflecting on how they want to feel in different situations and discussing how this relates to and can help them understand their personal values. They will spend time thinking about what we value and how that helps them to think about who they want to be.

7th Grade: Focusing on defining the value of respect. They will be introduced to the concept of respect, create a shared understanding of its meaning, learn that it is an action, and explore the different ways we experience respect. Respect is a foundational aspect of creating anti-bullying environments.

8th Grade: Sessions explore values and habits. Students will focus on how their values, goals, and habits are all connected.

Our winter field day is Wednesday, December 20th. Students will need to be eligible to participate. Speak with your student about the inclusion list and see if they're eligible and why they may or may not be able to attend. All student are able to request merits back through Mustang Mecca on Google Classroom.

Open enrollment is an opportunity for families to chose a school that best fits the needs of the family and their student. This is not a guarantee of placement, but an opportunity you may try for. If you have questions, email oel@sanjuan.edu.

• Open Enrollment Lottery (resident students) starts on December 4, 2023, at 8:00AM and runs through January 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Results will be emailed in the first week of February 2024.
• Interdistrict (Out of district students wanting to come in) priority window is from January 29, 2024, at 8:00 AM through February 29,2024, at 5:00 PM. Results will be emailed in order of application received after all OE applications processed.
• Intradistrict (Residents who missed OE) window is from March 1, 2024, at 8:00 AM through April 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Results will be emailed in order of application received after all Inter applications are processed.
• All email results will come from a PowerSchool email account. Families may check with San Juan Central if they have not received and email about placement or waitlist. Please check SPAM folders if you have not received communication.
• Transfers are never a guarantee and waitlist are discarded on December 31, 2024. No transfer placements will be made after this date.
• Families will have 5 days to accept or decline their spot or they will be removed for the next student on the waitlist.

Do you have an incoming 6th or 7th grader for the 2024-2025 school year? Do you know someone looking for a middle school? Come check out Will Rogers during the day for a fantastic tour. Click below to sign up!

Early Smiles Sacramento will be Will Rogers on December 5, 2024 to offer a free dental screening. The purpose of the dental screening is to check for tooth decay which can cause pain, serious infections and interfere with students’ ability to learn. The dental check is free, and students will receive free dental supplies.

You are encouraged to fill out and return the Early Smiles Sacramento consent form that was sent home. If you check the box for fluoride treatment, your student will have a fluoride varnish painted on the teeth with a small brush. Fluoride is given to help prevent and slow down tooth decay. Written results of the dental screening will be sent home. Please return the dental consents on or before the day of dental screening.

For questions or help locating a dentist please call or email:

• Rachel Shafer, RDH, Early Smiles Sacramento (916) 245-1674 – rshafer@tc4oh.org

• Audrey Edwards, RN, SJUSD/Support Centers (916) 979-8514 – audrey.edwards@sanjuan.edu

Receive support and resources at our regional Community Care Hub! These pop-up events bring together district departments and local community partners to offer valuable resources and services to families and students. It’s a great opportunity to connect and access essential tools to support student success.

• Thursday, December 5 @ Cameron Ranch Elementary, 2 – 4:30 p.m.

More information at sanjuan.edu/communityresources

FACE's upcoming learning opportunities for families this month include our popular series workshops Parent Project and Family Leadership Academy, as well as the launch of our new digital “on demand” learning videos, which consist of pre-recorded learning workshops that families and staff can access and watch at any time. This month’s featured workshop video is Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences and can be found on our website, along with other learning videos, under our “Family Engagement Video Library” tab. More information about this and our other family learning opportunities can be found in the FACE Forum, this month’s site mailers, and on our website (www.sanjuan.edu/familyed)

There will be no school from December 20, 2024 to January 7, 2025. Students will return at 8 AM on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. See you then!