Greetings Falcon Community,
Welcome to the 24/25 School Year! We have been busy at the Ranch getting ready for you! Although we still have construction occurring across campus, we are open and excited to begin the school year. You will notice some school improvements upon your return. Our new core fencing will provide a higher level of safety, and the new updated blacktop play area will be a welcome sight for our active kiddos. Be sure to check out our NEW School Handbook (linked below). Please review the information provided below to ensure a smooth start to the school year, and reach out with any questions. We look forward to Soaring with you this year!
To Prepare for the beginning of the year:
Log into the Parent Portal - Access HERE
- Update Emergency Contact Information
- Complete the School Funding Form (Confidential and important for school funding)
- Get the 2024-2025 District Family Handbook
Class Assignments:
On Friday, August 9, 2024, you can view your child's class assignment for the 24-25 school year through the Parent Portal. If you do not see a teacher listed, please contact the school office for assistance or stop by in person. We are here to help!
Meet the Teacher and Back to School Night:
We will host our annual Meet and Greet, along with Back to School Night this year. Join us on Wednesday, August 14th at 5:00pm. The teachers can't wait to meet you and the students!
First Day of School:
Our first day of school is August 15th. Supervision and breakfast begins at 8:20 (not before).
Students in grades TK and K will begin the day in their classroom. The hallway to the classrooms will open at 8:40. Students in grades 1-5 will begin their day on the lower playground with the morning Walk Club. Our ILS students will begin the day near the large tree at the front of campus. If you need assistance on the first day of school, please contact our office.
Dismissal on the first day is at 2:15pm for grades K-5. TK dismisses at the regular time of 12:15 and ILS Kindergarten dismisses at the regular time of 12:55.
Please note:
On the first day of school, staff will be busy getting ready to start the new year, so please know that teachers are available to meet families before or after school hours by appointment. Families are invited to be near the blue tables outside the MP Room, the front of campus and in the courtyard for the safety of our students. Thank you for understanding.
We are Committed to our Students and Families:
Cameron Ranch Elementary is comprised of students and families from over 20 countries across 5 continents, speaking nearly 20 languages, making up the rich, cultural tapestry that is our unique learning environment. Valuing the contributions of each individual in our shared community, we are committed to cultivating a safe, healthy, and inspiring learning environment that allows students to grow into informed critical thinkers, effective communicators, and curious students of the world around them. We embrace and promote positive learning spaces to help students develop empathy and understanding within our diverse learning community. If you are new to us, welcome to our Falcon Family! We look forward to soaring with you this year!
Dates to Know:
8/9 Check the Parent Portal for your child's class assignment
8/14 Meet the Teacher and Back to School Night @ 5pm
8/15 First Day of School
8/30 Minimum Day 12:20 Dismissal
9/2 No School - Labor Day
9/6 Families First Friday - Meet Principal Sloss and other parents @ 9:00
9/6 School Site Council Interest Forms DUE
9/12 School Site Council Ballots DUE by 4PM
9/13 School Site Council Election Results Announced
9/24 Dairy Council Assembly
The school office is open daily between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm.
Transitional Kindergarten: Monday-Friday 8:55-12:15
ILS Kindergarten: Monday-Friday 8:55-12:55
Kindergarten - Grade 5: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:55-3:30
Kindergarten - Grade 5: Thursday 8:55-2:15
Minimum Days: 8:55-12:20
Breakfast and lunch are served daily, free of charge. Breakfast service and supervision begins at 8:20. Students may not be dropped off prior to 8:20am
Safety Gates will be closed and locked at 9:15 each day and opened at the end of the school day for dismissal. The only point of entry into campus will be through the front office during the school day.
Follow us on Social Media!
Facebook @CameronRanchElementary
Instagram @CameronRanchFalcons
Warmly,
Principal Aliceon Sloss
School Office: 916-575-2302 - Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Principal, Aliceon Sloss: asloss@sanjuan.edu
School Secretary, Sheelah Eulberg: sheelah.eulberg@sanjuan.edu
School Attendance Clerk, Cheryl Stunz: cheryl.stunz@sanjuan.edu
Family Liaison, Kristen Sroay: kristen.sroay@sanjuan.edu
School Community Intervention Assistant, Brian Mitchell: brian.mitchell@sanjuan.edu
Campus Safety Monitor, Shannon Reneau: shannon.reneau@sanjuan.edu
We look forward to seeing you around campus! Keep scrolling! Additional information and resources further down in this newsletter. (click on images below for more details)
Parent Portal on a mobile device
sis.sanjuan.edu/parentportal to log in to Parent Portal.
Tap the menu bar and select "Re-Enrollment"
"Re-enrollment" is the annual information update process required for all students at the start of each school year.
