iReady ELA and Math testing will be taking place over the next two weeks.

On Monday, January 13, 2025, students will begin the iReady diagnostic assessment. ELA iReady testing will be on January 13, 14, 15, and 17, while Math iReady testing will take place on January 21, 22, and 24.

In order for students to carefully complete the iReady diagnostic, we have created a testing block during the school day. All testing will take place during a special testing block in the morning. Most students will return to their 1st Period for the testing block (with the exception of some students who have PE). Please see the bell schedule below and avoid scheduling appointments or picking students up from school during the testing block. Notice also that the school day still ends at 2:38 P.M.

The iReady diagnostic is a very useful tool for teachers and students. First, the diagnostic provides critical information to teachers about what skills students have learned or have yet to learn this school year. Teachers then determine what skills need to be addressed in the second part of this year to ensure that students are best prepared for next year. iReady also takes students' current skill levels and then provides targeted lessons to students, so if students take the diagnostic seriously, they will have a bank of lessons available to them in iReady to help them progress further.

Here are some ways that you can help your student do their best on this assessment:

1. talk to them about giving their best effort

2. encourage them to get a good night's sleep before the test (especially limiting electronic use before bed)

3. help them get to school in time to eat breakfast (the MP Room opens at 7:30 A.M. each day for breakfast)

4. minimizing absences and early releases/late drop-offs on these testing days

Thank you for supporting your student and our teachers during iReady testing!

Movie Night is from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 15th! The feature film is Corpse Bride!

The movie begins promptly; the doors close at 3:15 P.M. and no late entries can be permitted.

Signed parent permission slips are required for entry. Students may pick up a permission slip in the front office. The cost of entry is $5!

This Movie Night is for Spartans of all grade levels. We hope to see you there!

*Students on social probation will not be allowed to attend. Students also must have attended at least half of the school day in order to attend this event.*

We are so thrilled that Arcade's PTO is back! We appreciate our community coming together to make this happen! Please read this message from Lisa Pegos, a parent at Arcade:

Hello Arcade Parents!

My name is Lisa Pegos, and my son Roman is a 7th grader here at Arcade. I’m excited to announce that we’re relaunching the Arcade PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) in January 2025, and we would love for you to be a part of it!

Our goal is to bring parents and teachers together to support and enhance the wonderful events and activities that make our school so special. Whether you’re looking to get involved in planning, volunteering, or just helping to make a difference, your time and ideas are welcome!

We’ll be holding monthly meetings to discuss upcoming events, brainstorm new ideas, and find the best ways to support our school community. If you’re interested in learning more or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at arcadepto@post.com.

Our first meeting is on Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 P.M., and we’d love for you to join us. Please come to the main office and we will direct you to the room. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other parents, share your ideas, and help make this year a fantastic one for our kids.

I hope to see you there and look forward to working together to make a positive impact on our school and our children!

San Juan Unified would like to invite parents to take the annual district climate survey. Your feedback is vital, as it is used to inform school and district leaders of the changes needed in our communities. The deadline for completing the survey is Feb. 7.

Surveys are available online in several languages, including Spanish, Farsi/Dari, Pasto, and Ukrainian.

Click the link below (the red button) to access the survey.

We greatly value your feedback and thank you in advance for your participation.

We are looking for chaperones! If you would like to volunteer, please fill out an interest form and sign up to be fingerprinted for FREE!

We need 15 additional parent chaperones by January 15th or we may need to cancel the trip!

Permission slips are due January 15th—no exceptions! The number of students determines the number of chaperones, so if we don’t get enough chaperones, we may still be able to go based on the true number of students attending the field trip.

Students who want to experience the Planetarium may need to sign up in advance of the field trip. Stay tuned for details!

Where: The 6th-grade field trip to the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity

When: February 12, 2025! Depart at 9:30 AM and return to campus at 1:30 PM

We hope you will join the 6th graders on this trip.

Please click this link to view all the important details about this trip!

Report Cards for Quarter 2 were mailed home on January 10th. Quarter 2 Grades are available on the San Juan Parent Portal* as well as on the Student Portal on January 10th.

Quarter 2 ended on December 20, 2024. Grades are final at the end of a quarter, and they become a part of students' official transcripts.

If you have any questions or concerns about your student's learning, academic progress, or grades, please contact your student's teachers directly.

*For Pin and Password information, please use the Forgot your Pin? and Reset Your Password options on the Login page of the Parent Portal.

Free events to support families across our school communities in a convenient and welcoming environment. An excellent opportunity to engage with local programs and receive tangible supplies such as learning tools, food boxes, diapers and more.

• Emergency Food Assistance
• Diaper Distribution
• Learning Materials
• District & Community Resources
• Enrollment & Parent Portal Help

The next Community Care Hub events will take place on:

1. Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

• San Juan Central- 3700 Garfield Ave, Carmichael

2. Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

• Northridge Elementary School- 5150 Cocoa Palm Way, Fair Oaks

Please visit the FACE department website for more information.

Free walk-in clinics, no appointments needed! A valid ID is required.

Dates:

Wednesday, February 19th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Tuesday, March 18, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Wednesday, April 16, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Location:

District Office Board, 3738 Walnut Ave. Carmichael

Please visit the SJUSD Volunteer website for more information here.

San Juan Unified is offering FREE preschool for income-eligible families. Now enrolling infants & toddlers, preschool-aged children, and pregnant mothers. San Juan is offering home based & center based program options!

You must complete an online eligibility form here.

You can also visit the Registration Office at Marvin Marshall Children's Center

Address: 5309 Kenneth Ave. Carmichael, CA 95608

The Open Enrollment Lottery is an annual process that allows families who live within the boundaries of San Juan Unified School District an opportunity to request a school of their choice, provided there is space available at the requested school and families are willing to provide transportation.

Available space is determined by the school's defined physical and program capacity after enrolled resident students are placed.

The Open Enrollment Lottery application is available starting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 8:00 A.M. through January 24, 2025, at 5:00 P.M.

Open Enrollment results will be emailed to families by February 3rd, 2025.

***Because Open Enrollment is a computer-generated lottery and not approved on a first-come, first-served basis; you can submit your application at any time during the Open Enrollment period.***

The San Juan Central Food Closet is open to the public!

Where:

District Office at 3700 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, Room 14.

When:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Allen at 916-979-8878.

• January 13-17: ELA iReady Testing (special bell schedule)
• January 15: Movie Night, MP Room, 3:00 PM - 5:00 P.M.
• January 20: No School
• January 21-24: Math iReady Testing (special bell schedule)
• January 29: Minimum Day, Release at 11:10 A.M.
• February 5: Minimum Day, Release at 11:10 A.M.
• February 6: 8th Grade Hearing Screening, during school day
• February 10: School Site Council, 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. in the library
• February 10: Beginning Band Concert, 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. in the MP Room
• February 12: 6th Grade Field Trip: MoSAC

• Monday - Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
• Attendance Phone Number: 916-971-7300, ext. 1

Email: arcadems@sanjuan.edu
Website: sanjuan.edu/arcade
Location: 3500 Edison Avenue, Sacramento, CA, USA
Phone: 916-971-7300