Starr King Scoop
Family Newsletter, September/October 2024
Principal's Message
Welcome to Starr King TK-8 for the 2024-25 school year. We have a great start to the school year. My name is James Reinhard I am the new principal at Starr King. This is my 6th year as an administrator in San Juan, and my 1st year as Principal at Starr King. I have spent the last four years as principal at Coyle Elementary School. I have been in education for 16 years. I truly value family engagement and am looking forward to partnering with our families to ensure student success.
Starr King serves students in grades TK-8th. At Starr King we work to meet the needs of all our students. The mission of Starr King TK-8 school is to educate and empower every student to become inquisitive, resilient, and collaborative individuals through evidence-based academic and social-emotional curriculum, provided in a respectful, safe and responsible community.
Together, we will partner with you this upcoming school year to best meet the needs of all our students and create a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. We look forward to working together with you to make the 2024-25 school year successful.
School Site Council Members Needed
Starr King Elementary is in the process of accepting nominations for our School Site Council (SSC). The SSC is an elected body composed of the principal, teachers, other school personnel, parents/community, The SSC team meets 5-8 times per year depending upon action items needing discussion/approval. Nominations due by: October 4th, 2024. You may either nominate yourself or another parent/community member. Our First SSC meeting will be in October.
Middle School Girls Basketball Registration 6-8th Grade
Middle School girls basketball registration is now open for Starr King through Mission Oaks. If interested click on the link below, then click on youth sports, click on intermediate girls basketball, then sign up for Starr King. If you have question or need help please let us know.
Intermediate Girls Basketball: https://morpd.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=5945
Important Dates
Thursday, October 3--FACE Mobile at Starr King, 3:00-5:30 PM
Friday, October 4--No School
Tuesday, October 8--School Picture Day
Wednesday, October 9--Dental Screenings at Starr King
Monday, October 14--Progress Reports issued
Thursday, Nov. 7--Fall Fest celebration, 4 PM-6 PM
Monday, November 11--No school, Veteran's Day
Friday, November 15--No school for students
Monday-Friday, November 18-22--Fall conferences, early dismissal 11:05/11:10 am
Monday-Friday, November 25-29--No school, Thanksgiving Break
Start and End Times
School starts at 8:00 am for all grade levels.
End Times
TK/K------------12:00 end time every day
1/2/3 -----------1:15 Thursday --------2:15 M/T/W/F
4/5/6/7/8 ------1:20 Thursday --------2:20 M/T/W/F
School Office Hours
The school office opens at 7:30 AM and closes at 3:30 PM.
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
Persian
Pashto
Income Verification Forms
San Juan Unified School District encourages families to complete the Annual Student Information Update as soon as possible.
The Annual Student Information Update asks families to update emergency contact information, complete the school funding form, get the 2024-25 family handbook and review demographic information to help schools prepare for the new school year.
Visit sanjuan.edu/parentportal to complete the Annual Student Information Update. Watch a video tutorial available in multiple languages at sanjuan.edu/tutorial.
Complete la Actualización Anual de la Información del Estudiante antes del 31 de agosto
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Juan anima a las familias a completar la Actualización Anual de la Información del Estudiante lo antes posible.
La Actualización Anual de la Información del Estudiante pide a las familias que actualicen la información de contacto de emergencia, completen el formulario de financiamiento escolar, obtengan el manual familiar 2024-25 y revisen la información demográfica para ayudar a las escuelas a prepararse para el nuevo año escolar.
Visite sanjuan.edu/parentportal para completar la Actualización Anual de la Información del Estudiante. Vea un video tutorial disponible en varios idiomas en sanjuan.edu/tutorial.
آپدیت معلومات سالانه شاگرد خود را تا تاریخ ۳۱ آگوست تکمیل نماید
همانطور که ما برای روز اول مکتب در ماه آگوست آماده می شویم، حوزه تعلیمی سن هوان خانوادهها را تشویق مینماید تا هرچه زودتر، معلومات سالانه شاگرد خود را به روز رسانی و یا اپدیت کنند.
در به روز رسانی معلومات سالانه، از خانواده ها خواسته میشود تا معلومات تماس اضطراری و فرم بودجه مکتب را آپدیت بکنند، کتاب رهنمود خانواده سال ۲۰۲۴-۲۵ را دریافت کرده، و اطلاعات دموگرافیک شاگرد خود را تجدید نمایند تا مکتب را برای آمادگی به سال تعلیمی جدید کمک نمایند
برای تکمیل به روزرسانی معلومات سالانه شاگرد، به صفحه sanjuan.edu/parentportal بروید و تا تاریخ ۳۱ آگوست معلومات شاگرد خود را تجدید نماید. رهنمود ویدیویی که به چندین زبان موجود است را می توانید درsanjuan.edu/tutorial تماشا کنید.
San Juan Central Food Closet
The San Juan Unified food closet is located at the Central Enrollment Center (3700 Garfield Ave. in Carmichael) Room 14 and serves families who are in need of non-perishable food items.
Hours:
Open: Monday through Friday (8:30 am - 2:00 pm)
Closed on non-school days and holidays. Questions? Call (916) 979-8878.
Family and Community Resources
Community Resources www.sanjuan.edu/communityresources
Food
Clothing
Diapers
Utilities & Housing
Social & Recreational
Academic
Disability & Special Education
Employment
Mental Health
Refugee, Immigrant & Newcomer Supports
LGBTQIA+
Domestic Violence
and more!
Lunch Menus--September and October
One lunch is available to all students at no cost. All meals are served with a fruit and vegetable variety and choice of 1% low-fat white or non-fat chocolate milk offered. (Soy milk available upon request). Students must choose at least 3 of the 5 components offered with a minimum of a half-cup fruit and/or vegetable. All grains offered are whole grain rich. Menu subject to change based on product availability.
Menus can be viewed at : https://www.sanjuan.edu/resources/school-meals
Volunteer at Starr King!
The district values and encourages the assistance of parents/guardians and other members of the community in sharing their special knowledge and abilities with our students in roles as classroom assistants, art docents, reading tutors and in other areas. The district also welcomes volunteer improvement projects (self-help projects) that enhance the classroom or school, such as beautification projects, painting and gardening. Use of volunteers in services to the school district must comply with laws, regulations and policies.
To ensure a positive experience and protect the safety of our students, staff and others the district implements a volunteer verification process.
All volunteers must complete the one time volunteer verification process BEFORE they can be allowed to volunteer on a school campus or at a school-related activity. Duplicate applications will not be processed.
To begin the volunteer verification process, please visit: https://www.sanjuan.edu/connect/volunteer
Attendance Matters!
We ask that families support efforts to increase attendance by making a conscientious effort to:
- Ensure students arrive at school and class on time.
- Plan family vacations during non-school days and summer break.
- Try to schedule doctor appointments for your child after school hours.
- Bring your child to school before and after appointments that are scheduled during the school day.
- Only allow your child to stay home when he/she has a contagious illness or is too sick to attend school.
To report absences, please contact our Attendance Line (call or email if your child will not be at school) - 916-979-8153 or starrkingabsence@sanjuan.edu
Carmichael Library News
Carmichael Library, Read to a Dog Thursdays
Reading aloud to a certified therapy dog is a fun and positive
way for beginning readers to develop skills and build confidence.
• Open to school-age children that can read
• Bring your favorite book or choose one from the library
• Reading sessions last 5-10 minutes
• Earn a free book to keep after 10 reading sessions
• Dogs and Handlers are registered therapy animal teams
Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 PM
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Contact the Office
Office Phone Number - 916-971-7320
Attendance Line (call or email if your child will not be at school) - 916-979-8153 or starrkingabsence@sanjuan.edu
James Reinhard, Principal - james.reinhard@sanjuan.edu
Jessica Graber, Vice Principal - jessica.graber@sanjuan.edu
Stephanie Floyd-Smith, Vice Principal - sfloyd@sanjuan.edu
Website: https://starrking.sanjuan.edu/
Staff Directory: https://starrking.sanjuan.edu/connect/staff-directory