Hello Mustang Family!

As we approach the end of the school year, I want to express my gratitude for your dedication and hard work throughout this academic term. It’s been an incredible journey of learning and growth, and as we enter this last stretch, I want to ensure we finish strong together.

Here are a few important reminders and expectations for the remaining weeks:

1. Attendance: Consistent attendance is crucial, especially during these last few weeks when we’re wrapping up final assignments and assessments. Please make every effort to have your student attend all classes unless there are extenuating circumstances.

2. Communication: Maintain open communication with your student's teachers, counselors, and support staff. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns or need clarification. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

3. End-of-Year Events: Look for any planned end-of-year events, celebrations, or ceremonies. Let’s maximize these opportunities to unite as a community and celebrate our students' successes.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and commitment to excellence for your students!

Vanessa Adolphson

Interim Principal

Will Rogers Middle School

Check out some ways you can celebrate our amazing teachers this week and every week!

https://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/1407-teacher-appreciation-week-2023-resources

https://www.skiptomylou.org/teacher-appreciation-week/

Join us at Will Rogers Middle School for a demonstration of the amazing work your child as put into this school year! We'll have taco food trucks, activities, and passport activity where you can win prizes for collecting all the passport stamps around campus!

Date: May 9th

Time: 5:30-7PM

Location: Will Rogers Middle School

Who: Family and friends are welcome!

The middle school district track meet is Thursday, May 9th at 3:30 PM at Bella Vista High School. Cheer on our wonderful athletes as they compete against the entire district!

All students will be dismissed at 11:21 AM Friday, May 10th. Please arrange for transportation!

What happens when a high school drama class attempts to perform Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, Hamlet, and everything goes wrong?

Come find out when Will Rogers Theater presents “Horatio Will Be Late!”

Performances are May 16, 17, and 18 at 6:30pm in the Will Rogers multi-purpose room. There is also an afternoon performance on Saturday, May 18 at 2:00pm.

Tickets are $5 each and everyone is invited!

See you there!

Students on the inclusion list will be invited to our final Field Day of the year Friday, May 17th. See below for eligibility requirements for school events.

8th Grade Students on the inclusion list are invited to attend the 8th grade ONLY, tri-school dance at Barrett Middle School May 24th from 6-8PM. Students will need a signed permission slip to attend. The dance will have multiple food trucks and students from Will Rogers, Barrett, and Sylvan.

To celebrate all the hardwork students have done this year, we'll have our final rally May 31st. Students on the inclusion list will get to cheer on their classmates in different clubs, sports, and activities. We'll also have a parade for 8th graders through the school for their final send off before going to high school!

The last day of school is June 4th. Dismissal will be at 11:21. Thanks for being an important part of Will Rogers!

6th Grades on the inclusion list will get to participate in a 6th grade ONLY field day full of fun activities, games, and treats. This exciting activity is on JUNE 3RD in the afternoon. If you can donate food or drinks, students would greatly appreciate it!

7th Graders on the inclusion list are invited to attend the 7th grade ONLY trip to Glen Oaks. Permission slips will be passed out in science classes and collected May 6th-16th, no exceptions! Cost is $15 for the day, including a pizza lunch! Event occurs Monday, June 3rd.

8th Grade students on the inclusion list are invited to Sunsplash Tuesday, May 28th. Permission slips will be sent out later this month. Please be on the lookout for them!

Share your thoughts on the district proposed dress code by clicking https://www.sanjuan.edu/our-district/policies-required-notices/dress-code

All survey responses are due May 17th!

The district will be offering a wide variety of summer school programs. Please check the district website for more information. Title 1 summer school will be held at Will Rogers July 22nd-August 9th. Enrichment programs are held at a variety of middle schools.

FREE May Family Workshops!

Register at: www.sanjuan.edu/familyed

• Resources for Summer Learning- Monday, May 13 on Zoom 6 - 7:30 p.m.

• Signs of Suicide- Thursday, May 16 at San Juan High School and on Zoom 6 - 7:30 p.m.

• Mind Body Wellness- Monday, May 30 on Zoom 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Resource for Summer Learning- Monday, May 13, 6-7:30 pm on Zoom

The school year may be coming to an end, but the fun in learning continues! Join us for information about academic and recreational summer enrichment programs available in the district and community. We’ll also share helpful resources and information to support learning at home in the summer and strategies to plan for a successful start of the year.

Signs of Suicide- Thursday, May 16, 6-7:30 pm at San Juan High School (7551 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights) and on Zoom

Presented in partnership with White House Counseling Center and Students Support Services, participants will learn about suicide prevention and awareness from mental health professionals. Topics covered include how to recognize signs of suicide, ways to talk with children and youth about suicide awareness, and resources for help and prevention. This workshop is presented in English and interpretation assistance, childcare, and refreshments will be provided for the in-person session.

Mind-Body Wellness- Monday, May 20, 5:30-6:30 pm on Zoom

Medical science has made amazing discoveries about how emotions, thoughts and behaviors can impact physical symptoms and affect our health. Understanding this "mind-body connection" can be the first step to managing your daily stress and feeling better mentally and physically. In this series participants will learn to recognize the sources of stress in your life and how to manage stress-related symptoms and illnesses. You'll learn ways to relax and develop healthy lifestyle habits to enhance pleasure and improve self-care.