
The Carriage Connection
April 2024
Carriage, Where Everyone Belongs & Creativity Grows!
Important Dates
April 9
- Coffee At Carriage 7:30 - 8:15am
April 12
- Spring Carnival 5 - 6:30pm
April 15
- School Site Council Meeting, 2:30-3:30, Zoom
- Scholastic Book Fair
April 19
- Student of The Month Assembly
- 3rd,4th, and 5th grade at 8:30am
- Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade at 9:25am
April 20
- Fundraiser breakfast at Applebee's
- Band Concert
- NO SCHOOL ON THIS FRIDAY
Special Student Activities
CARRIAGE CARNIVAL FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH!
We are excited to announce our annual carnival is back! We will have games, prizes, and food, and treats!
We need fingetprinted parent volunteers & cupcakes donated for the cupcake walk.
Fliers will be sent home with students regarding details and how to get your tickets!
Please ask office if you have any questions!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR April 15 - 19
Visit our school's homepage to get the latest Book Fair news, shop our Online Fair, and more!
APPLEBEE'S BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS!
Family Reminders
For the safety of our students, please remember:
- Sign out your child when you pick him/her up early.
- Remain behind the signs at dismissal time.
- Drive attentively and safely through the car line.
Parent Support, Classes, and Meetings
FACE Department
FACE Department https://www.sanjuan.edu/resources/family-education-engagementLoving
Solutions: A Parent Project Series
10 Classes, Beginning Jan. 31
5:45 - 7:45 p.m. at
Carriage Elementary
7519 Carriage Dr, Citrus Heights
This family education series is designed by parents, for parents raising strong-willed children ages four to twelve years old. In this weekly course, participants do group learning activities to gain strategies to help your child maximize learning, address behavior challenges, and help create an environment that encourages positive choices. This series meets weekly on Wednesdays for ten sessions. Dinner is provided and child care assistance is available during the class.
Free Online Tutoring for Students
In partnership with the Sacramento Public Library, all San Juan Unified School District students have free access to all of the library’s digital resources, online tutoring, resources for school assignments and test prep and more.
Find out more here. The student code for the e-cards is SJ followed by their student id number. For example: SJ123456. The student’s four-digit PIN is the four-digit birth year listed in their academic records.
If families would like to opt out of this resource for their students, they can complete this form.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Nicole Naditz, program specialist, instructional technology and world languages. You can also contact the Sacramento Public Library directly with questions by using the “Contact Us” link on the information page linked above
ELPAC Testing
English Language Learners will begin taking the E.L.P.A.C. beginning February 26-April 12th. Student will show their English Language proficiency by taking the state computer test with Mrs. Greene. Students will be taking tests in Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening. More information and practice tests are available at https://www.elpac.org/resources/practicetests/#practice-training-tests
ELPAC Practice and Training Tests
The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is comprised of the Initial, Summative, and Alternate ELPAC.
FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship classes for adults!
Click on link below to register or for more information.
Coffee At Carriage - Family Input Opportunity
7:30 am -8:15 am, the second Tuesday of the month.
We look forward to getting to know our families better and hearing your input.
- April 9, 2024
- May 14, 2024
Social Media Parental Controls
While there are so many great internet resources, please consider checking and restricting your child's access to social media. We have had an increased number of incidents at school that relate back to postings on social media. We really appreciate your continued support in ensuring our students' safety and wellbeing.
Here are some websites that explain how to set parental controls:
Common Sense Media is another wonderful resource for parents: https://www.commonsense.org/
Other Information
Previously in the Carriage Connection
Health Regulation Updates
When should a sick student stay home? San Juan Unified releases updated health guidance for staff and guardians
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11K6zXYHlGnYBDLFPycQAgTjKSQyYG2Zk?usp=drive_link
In late 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released new guidelines for what actions to take if a student is showing symptoms of an illness while at school. San Juan Unified has also updated its guidance to align more closely with that of CDPH. These updates include how to assess the severity of a student’s symptoms and what steps to take after deciding to send a student home. Click here to learn more.
Parent Portal
Important information can be found on the Parent Portal*.
- Update Emergency information if there are changes from last year.
- Fill out new form for authorization for medications with doctor's approval.
- Complete the Income Verification Form for school funding.
- Read and sign the 2023-2024 Family Handbook.
- View your child's previous year's state test results, progress reports, and report cards as available.
*Here is the link to get on the Parent Portal: https://sis.sanjuan.edu/parentportal
Breakfast is served every day from 7:15-7:45! It's a great way to start the day, fortified with good food and connected with friends!
Menus and other school meal information is available at https://www.sanjuan.edu/resources/school-meals
Stay Informed!
Our teachers regularly send home newsletters either electronically or in print. Not only do they inform you about classroom events and activities, they are a great source of information to speak with your child about which helps avoid the "What did you do today at school?" "Nothing." conversation!
Our office staff will send out our newsletter, "The Carriage Connection," at least once a month on the last Friday of the month.
Of course, if you need any assistance or have any questions, please give us a call or stop in the office. We are here to help!
Connections
Email: beth.holcomb@sanjuan.edu
Website: https://www.sanjuan.edu/Carriage
Location: 7519 Carriage Drive, Citrus Heights, CA, USA
Phone: (916) 971-5241