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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.

Monday, September 2--No School--Labor Day holiday

• Labor Day is on the first Monday of September every year and is a national holiday in the United States. It has its origins in the labor movement and is a day to celebrate American workers.
  

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

The school office opens at 7:30 AM and closes at 3:30 PM.

As we begin to prepare for the first day of school in August, 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 by Aug. 31. 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

A medida que comenzamos a prepararnos para el primer día de clases en 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 antes del 31 de agosto. 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.

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.

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!

This notice is to inform you of our middle school cell phone policy at Starr King TK-8. The policy is aimed towards eliminating cell phone related issues that occur throughout the day and towards protecting the classroom environment as a place of learning.

• Cell phone use will not be permitted in any way during class time.
• Cell phones may only be used during morning break , provided that they are used appropriately, respectfully, responsibly, and safely.
• Music may be listened to during morning break, so long as earbuds or headphones are used and their volume is kept at a respectful level (no one else should be able to hear it).
• Cell phones are not allowed to be used during lunch.
• Taking videos or pictures of other students without their consent is a violation of this policy.

Furthermore, Starr King continues to not be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property, so if you are concerned for the safety of your student’s cell phone, please have them leave it at home.

The consequence for failing to adhere to this policy will go as follows:

● Teacher asks student to hand over phone

• ○ Teacher holds the phone for the rest of the day
• ● If student refuses to hand over phone to the teacher
• ■ Administration comes and takes phone
• ■ A call home is made to parent
• ■ Parent must pick up phone
• ■ Upon pickup administration reviews the cell phone contract
• ■ Phone must then be checked in and out daily for a length of time determined during meeting with parents

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

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

Student success starts with good attendance and is the responsibility of the student, family, and school. The U.S. Department of Education reports that for every missed day of school, it takes a student two days to catch up since he/she must make up missed learning and catch up with new learning at the same time.

Parents can help their children be successful by encouraging regular attendance. Regular attendance has been linked to higher achievement, stronger bonds to the school and community, lower rates of delinquent and high-risk behavior, and increased participation in higher education.

Parents have a vital role in ensuring and promoting regular attendance at school. Regular attendance is necessary for success in school, and as a parent, you are the key person who can make a difference. The earlier a student sets a pattern of going to school, the better they will do throughout their school career. Students who attend regularly are the least likely to drop out of school.

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

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

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