Good evening Mira Loma Families,

Our sixteenth week of school was highlighted by our Winter Concert! On Wednesday evening of this week, our Mira Loma Band and Choir Programs, performed an amazing concert. It was a wonderful evening of music and it was a well-attended concert, filling nearly the entire small gym. With many students, staff, and parents dressed in holiday themed costumes, it was an enjoyable evening for all. Excellent job by our Band Directors, Mrs. Sonia Takanikos and Mr. John Cargile, and all of our Band and Choir Performers!

On Wednesday of this week after school, School Community Worker, Mrs. Clarissa Alva, organized a Food Distribution near the flagpole. Over 100 boxes of food were distributed to students. Thank you for Mrs. Alva for working with our local food bank to acquire food donations for students and families, and continuing to build strong relationships with our community partners. We appreciate you Mrs. Alva!

On Thursday of this week, our Students for Change group met in the Library during 3rd and 4th period. I would like to sincerely thank our students for sharing their thoughts and genuine passion for Mira Loma High School. I look forward to your partnership throughout the 2024-25 school year. Thank you to our Students For Change group for sharing your voices!

In addition, on Thursday of this week during 4th period, our Student Government students were able to complete there performances during a continuation of the Winter Rally from last Friday. Thank you to all teachers who signed up to bring your classes to the rally, and thank you to Mr. Posner for organizing the continuation of the rally for our performers. A special thank you to all of our student groups who performed!

On Friday of this week, Mira Loma Band, "The B Sharps," entertained students and staff at lunch time on the outdoors stage. Great job to "The B Sharps!"

We encourage families to continue to have discussions with your children about school safety and how to report if they have knowledge of a concern. Recently, our administration has seen an increase in communication from students and families when concerns are noticed, allowing us to intervene and resolve issues before they can escalate. This partnership is essential in keeping our campus safe. Please see the yellow “Safety First” icon below for additional information about how to report a concern. We look forward to continuing our conversations about school safety and growing our partnerships with students and families, in an effort to keep our campus safe.

Our Winter Sports season is upon us with Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer all participated in competitive action this week! Boys and Girls Soccer both won exciting matches on Thursday and Friday of this week. Both Boys and Girls Soccer are currently 2-0 in league play. Boys Basketball is off to a fast 7-2 start, with an exciting win over Trinity Christian on Thursday of this week, and Girls Basketball played tough in a narrow loss against Encina High School on Thursday of this week. Great job to all of our Winter Sports coaches and players!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank athletes, coaches, and parents for dedicating your time and energy to representing our school in a positive manner and we look forward to your partnership during the Winter Sports season. Your commitment and participation is much appreciated and valued!

Thank you for your partnership and dedication to Mira Loma High School and I wish you all a safe and wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Kaden Bahner

Principal

Mira Loma High School

Go Matadors!

December 17-School Site Council Meeting, 3:45pm

December 17-Snacks & Studying, 4-6pm

December 18-PTO Meeting, 6:30pm

December 18-Grad Night Planning Meeting, 7:30pm

December 18-20-1st Semester Final Exams, Dismissal at 1:15pm

December 23-January 6-No School

January 7-Start of Semester 2

Boys Basketball

December 13-14 @ Victory Christian, Varsity Tournament

December 13-14 @ Mesa Verde, JV Tournament

December 17 @ Highlands

Girls Basketball

December 13 @ El Camino, 4pm (F) 5:30pm (JV) 7pm (V)

December 16 @ Mira Loma, 5:30pm (JV) 7pm (V)

December 16 @ Vista Del Lago, 4:30pm (F)

December 18 @ Burbank, 5:30pm (JV) 7pm (V)

Boys Soccer

December 13 @ Mira Loma, 4pm (JV) 6pm (V)

Girls Soccer

December 17 @ Bear River, 4:30pm (JV) 6:15pm (V)

December 19 @ Center, 4:30pm (JV) 6:15pm (V)

Wrestling

December 17 @ Mira Loma, 6pm

December 19 @ Mira Loma, 6pm

We need parents of Juniors and Seniors to help with Grad Night. Please join us for a meeting on Wednesday, December 18th at 7:30pm in the Science Building Flex Space.

Congratulations to the following Honors Band students for representing Mira Loma and San Juan Unified in the upcoming CMEA-Capital Sections:

Amberlin Liu, Alto Sax

Adriel Nguyen, Clarinet

Charlottem Canter, French Horn

Calvin Lewis, Mallet Specialist

Cooper Pamani, Trumpet

The Salvation Army Angel Tree

The non-profit will provide free toys and Christmas gifts to children under the age of 12. There may be clothes, Legos, tablets, arts and crafts and more for kids. Food baskets are also available in Sacramento County, and those can be provided to both single households or families with children as well. Senior citizens can also get a meal or small gift.

• Location is 213 Orange Grove Avenue, North Highlands, CA 95660, 2550 Alhambra Boulevard, Sacramento, California 95817. Phone: (916) 678-4010

• Another social services is 3755 N Freeway Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95834. Call (916) 563-3700

• There are other assistance programs, both year round and during the holidays. More on Sacramento Salvation Army assistance programs.

• The Salvation Army also runs Angel Tree from 10370 Old Placerville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827. Call (916) 563-3700.

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Toy Project
This program is not for residents of the city, but only for the unincorporated areas of the county. Toys and Christmas gifts are available as the result of donations from non-profit agencies, peace officers, volunteers, and local businesses. Toys are given out first come and served to those that qualify. Dial 916-361-4571.

Sacramento USMC Marine Free Toys for Tots Foundation
New toys are given to children and teenagers under the age of 14. The Christmas gifts will be new and unwrapped. Dolls, games, shoes, books, and other presents may be given out. There may be electronics, tablets, sporting equipment and many other presents. Immigrants and single moms or dads can also register. Apply at http://sacramento-ca.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/Default.aspx

Union Gospel Mission Sacramento - UGM SAC
Main address - 400 Bannon St., Sacramento, California 95811. Phone: (916) 447-3268
The charity only has food and meals. There are Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas basket programs. The food is for seniors, the working poor, and homeless among others.

Loaves & Fishes
1351 N C St, Sacramento, CA 95811. Phone: (916) 446-0874
Meals are served at the holidays. There may be referrals to some gift-giving services. There may also be some small prizes/gifts given out.

Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish
3235 Arden Way, Sacramento, California, 95825. Call 916-482-9666
Holiday assistance includes Thanksgiving meals, food baskets, and more. Volunteers may be able to provide some minimal Christmas help too.

Now Faith Church of Deliverance
721 N B St., Sacramento, CA 95811. Dial (916) 444-1800
Various holiday assistance is offered as part of TfT. The charity has volunteers that help the low income, poor, and needy. Christmas gifts, school supplies, groceries, holiday food, turkey meals, and more.

Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center
Main address is 450 West El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95833
The only zip codes are 95833, 95834, 95815, 95835, as well as 95838. The charity helps seniors, low income families and individuals. There are free gifts for kids under the age of 15 as well as holiday food or groceries. Call 916-927-1303.

Holiday help from Catholic Charity churches
Free meals, food, Christmas gifts, Adopt a Family, meals on thanksgiving day and other holiday assistance is offered. Clothes, video games, and top Christmas toys may be offered based on donations. Various churches help infants, seniors, teenagers, and single moms or migrant workers among others. Continue with Catholic charities Sacramento County holiday programs.

This Is Pentecost (TIP) Fellowship Ministry
Location is 6489 47th St., Sacramento, CA 95823. Main Phone: (916) 422-4962
A faith based group that gives out free toys to teenagers and younger. They partner with the Toys for Tots. Free unwrapped Christmas gifts in Sacramento County are for the low income, working poor, and families in poverty. Books, toys, games, clothes and more.

Sacramento Food Bank
They are a regional non-profit. Various social services are offered, including free ingredients for a holiday meal, including at Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. Small gifts, clothes, and Christmas toys or gift certificates may be offered too. More information on Sacramento Food Bank assistance programs.

Love Action Int
Physical address - 5848 Santa Fe Way, North Highlands, CA 95660. Dial (916) 796-9846
Free Christmas or Thanksgiving toys, trucks or games for boys, dolls and games for girls, electronics, and other free Christmas toys. Parents may be given gift certificates too.

Additional Sacramento County area holiday programs (Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas)
Many other groups provide help, often in partnership with the United Way. There may be free gift cards or clothes. Or stocking stuffers or Christmas tree decorations. The unemployed, working poor, migrant workers and others can get free Xmas help. Call 916-498-1000 or a charity below.

• River City Food Bank has free holiday meal groceries and ingredients. The address is 1800 28th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. Call 916-446-2627

• Holy Cross Conference - SVdP, Sacramento Diocesan Council. Call 916-373-3318

• Gifts From The Heart (GFTH) Program - They only provide help to seniors or children who are part of the Divisions of Child Protective Services or Senior and Adult Services. A number of agencies, corporations and stores work on this service with the county government.

• Good Shepherd Conference - Saint Vincent is a free clothing closet (with seasonal items too) at 9539 Racquet Court, Elk Grove, CA, 9575. Phone - 916-572-7553

Twin Lakes Food Bank
The non-profit is at 327 Montrose Dr, Folsom, CA 95630.
Christmas baskets are only for residents of Granite Bay, Folsom, and El Dorado Hills. Dial 916-985-6232 for more information or intake.

Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center - Cordova Recreation & Park District
Address is 3480 Routier Rd, Sacramento, California 95827. Call (916) 366-3133
Senior citizens, no matter their income, can be given a free holiday meal with their peers.

This list was created by and can be found by visiting https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/sacramento_free_holiday_assistance.html.

You can also visit 211 Sacramento Holiday Programs search tool - Holiday Programs | 211 Sacramento for more holiday assistance!

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.

CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps), provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income.

The Sacramento Food Bank can help families with food, diapers, legal services and other community resources.

To clear absences, please call 916-971-7459 or email miralomaabsence@sanjuan.edu.

When reporting absences/tardies, it is important to include your child's first and last name as well as their six-digit student ID number. This will help ensure accurate identification. Parents must clear absences within 5 school days. Absences not cleared within 5 school days will be recorded as a Cut.

Excused Tardies-Verified medical appointments, late bus, SARB, DMV (must provide a receipt) or illness are excusable reasons for tardies.

To request an early dismissal, please call 916-971-7459

Parent/Guardians must contact the Attendance Office at least 30 minutes prior to an early dismissal. Failure to do so may result in a long wait time. Dismissal slips are not sent to classrooms 30 minutes prior to the end of the school day. Early dismissals are not accepted via email or Parent Portal. Parent portal is for clearing full day absences.

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