Good evening Mira Loma Families,

Our sixth full week of school was highlighted by a Girls in STEAM event that took place on Wednesday of this week. A group of female students from Mira Loma High School were able to attend an annual event called, “We Can Do It - Together.” In partnership with the Aerospace Museum of California, the event is designed to inspire students who identify as girls to pursue STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). By providing engaging, hands-on STEAM experiences, students are encouraged by, and have opportunities to connect with, role models and career opportunities. Thank you to our students who attended, Counselors Michelle Parker and Janis Walters for accompanying the students, and our entire Counseling team for their work to recruit students for this event!

On Wednesday evening, we held our first English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting of the 2024-25 school year in the Flex Space. The event was well attended and I am thankful for our parent community and your involvement and dedication in ensuring that students have the best educational experience possible. If you are interested in attending future ELAC Meetings, please contact Vice Principal, Steve Roman, for additional information and meeting dates. Thank you to our parents and translators for your service!

School safety has been a significant concern amongst students, families, and staff over the span of the first 6-weeks. We appreciate all constituents who have contacted us. We value your communication and feedback. We encourage families to have discussions with your children about school safety and how to report if they have knowledge of a concern. 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.

Athletics are in full swing this week, with Cross Country, Girls Tennis, Girls Flag Football, Girls Volleyball, Football, Boys and Girls Water Polo, and Girls Golf all competing. Thank you to our student-athletes, coaches, and parents for your continued dedication and positive representation of Mira Loma High school.

As our Fall Sports Season continues, our Winter Sports season is quickly approaching. Please be sure to begin scheduling your sports physicals now to ensure that athletes are cleared in time for participation.

New this week, please reference the addition of our Mira Loma Student Government Newsletter below for important information and upcoming events. In addition, our Lunchtime Intramurals are officially underway. If students are interested, please have them see Mr. Ashwell or Mr. Posner for more information about upcoming lunchtime activities.

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

Sincerely,

Kaden Bahner

Principal

Mira Loma High School

Go Matadors!

September 30-Girls Flag Football @ Colfax, 6pm

October 1-Girls Golf @ Haggin Oaks

October 1-Girls Water Polo @ Del Campo, 5pm

October 1-Boys Water Polo @ Del Campo, 6pm

October 1-Girls Volleyball @ Mira Loma, 5:30pm (JV) 6:30pm (V)

October 1-Girls Tennis @ Mira Loma, 4pm

October 2-Cross Country, 3pm

October 3-Girls Golf @ Lake of the Pines

October 3-Girls Water Polo @ Nevada Union, 6pm

October 3-Boys Water Polo @ Nevada Union, 5pm

October 3-Girls Volleyball @ Mira Loma, 5:30pm (JV) 6:30pm (V)

October 3-Girls Tennis @ Twelve Bridges, 4pm

October 3-Football @ El Camino, 6:30pm

Hello Mira Loma Community,

The 8th Annual Flat SAC Invitational is the largest cross country meet in our region and a favorite race for teams as far away as Fresno and Reno. With over 4,000 athletes, coaches, spectators, and volunteers like you, it is the largest event hosted by Mira Loma. In 2023, a record 124 teams with over 2,200 runners raced at Gibson Ranch. The numbers are trending higher this year.

Your help is needed to construct the start and finish area, set the course, act as course monitors, direct vehicles for parking, and set up registration and volunteer tents. We need cyclists to lead and trail races and volunteers are needed to stuff race packets.

Enough volunteers are assigned so everyone can take breaks throughout the race day. Volunteers are not expected to work continuously. Most positions have natural breaks. Lunch will be provided for volunteers.

Please sign up to help. Your participation means so much to me, and the runners and coaches who attend.

Thank you for your support!

Coach Paul

Flat SAC Volunteer Sign-up

This is a picture of the Mira Loma lunch line in the 1960's compared with the lunch line of today

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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.

Completing this form will help Mira Loma reach the goal of getting funds to support our students' academic achievement and provide free school meals. All families in San Juan Unified are asked to complete one School Funding Form per household by August 31.

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.