Secretary--Anasia Hill Attendance Clerk--Yvonne Torres-Jordan Principal--Christina Allison

Dear Whitney families,

Thank you all for all your support as we know there have been many changes this school year and we appreciate your cooperation and flexibility!!

Drop off and pick up has drastically improved and thank you for continuing to be patient, kind and respectful to all families, students, and staff! Please remember to park, if you would like to go to the classroom door for pick up, in the back parking lot located off Whitney Ave. If you are just picking up, you can pull up in the two lanes and we will bring your student to you. Also, remember Highway Patrol has been out, so please do not park on Eastern Ave. to pick up your students, it is not safe and we want to avoid you getting a ticket! Thank you for your support!

With the season changing to fall, our mornings are starting to cool down. Please have your children wear layers with their names written on the tag or somewhere visible, so we can return lost items to students.

Progress notices will be available to families this Thursday, 10/7/21. Please make sure you a viewing these notices to ensure you know where your child may be struggling and how to support. It is still early to catch them up before report cards. Teachers will be scheduling conferences in November, but you can always reach out if you have concerns.

As always we are here to support you with whatever the need! I know we all have many questions and concerns about COVID, symptoms when sick, and testing. Please see below information regarding testing---Whitney Avenue will be a testing site one day a week very soon!! Please reach out to Whitney Avenue staff, social workers, teachers, or myself if you have any questions. We are here to assist your student and family and will persist until we find the resources you need. We can't hide that Whitney Pride! Go wildcats!

Christina Allison, Principal

Please see below daily guidelines for the return to school:

Stay tuned for a once a week testing location at Whitney Avenue beginning the week of October 18th, more details to follow once we know more!!!

San Juan Unified COVID-19 Testing Sites

• Preventing the spread of COVID-19 requires a multi-layered approach. That’s why San Juan Unified is making consistent and free asymptomatic COVID-19 screening available to all students and staff in alignment with state health recommendations.

  Asymptomatic students and staff, especially those who are unvaccinated are encouraged to test once every two weeks. Testing is provided at no cost to those being tested. At this time, only staff and students are provided testing.

• District testing locations

  
  

  
  

  The district is providing both PCR and antigen (rapid) COVID-19 testing on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 5
    • Andrew Carnegie Middle School (5820 Illinois Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662)
    • 2 to 5 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 8
    • District Office board room
    • 2 to 5 p.m.

  
  

  Students and staff should pre-register with the district's Primary Health account prior to arrival. Registration is only required once, not every visit.

  
  

  
  

Visitors are allowed on campus for official business in the office only. Now more than ever we ask that you call school prior to coming to set an appointment. We are hoping most questions, or support can be done over the phone, but if not we will set up a time for you to come to the site. We are here to support you Monday-Friday from 8:00am-3:00pm.

Phone Number: 916.971.7407

Attendance 24 Hour Line: 916.979.8589

Attendance email: WhitneyAbsence@sanjuan.edu

Principal, Christina Allison (christina.allison@sanjuan.edu)

Secretary, Anasia Hill (anasia.hill@sanjuan.edu)

Attendance Clerk, Yvonne Torres-Jordan (yvonne.torresjordan@sanjuan.edu)

You can learn more about these virtual family events to share with families by visiting https://www.saclibrary.org/latinoheritage

With the goal of supporting children’s physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being, California State Parks,the First Partner and the Natural Resources Agency are providing 4th graders and their families free access to 19 state park units.

Learn more at www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

Mutual Assistance Network (MAN) is a community organization that works to strengthen the existing social and economic infrastructure of Del Paso Heights, Arden Arcade and the surrounding Northern Sacramento neighborhoods. They are committed to advancing social and economic opportunities so families can thrive. They provide free resources and family services around pregnancy and parenting, youth services, economic development, and the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Please see their most current fliers below, and visit their website at www.mutualassistancenetwork.org for more information on all they offer our communities!

Who are SPAC members?

Each school principal selects a member of their parent community to represent the school at SPAC meetings. The only requirement is that you are a current parent at the school you represent. Selections are made in the first few weeks of school. If you have an interest in serving on the SPAC, please speak with your school principal as soon as possible.

What do SPAC members commit to?

Members of SPAC should attend each scheduled meeting. Depending on the members' preferences, meetings may be held three to four times a year. Members are also responsible for taking the information shared at SPAC meetings back to their school site to share with staff and other parents.

Where can I access meeting agendas, minutes, and handouts?

SPAC meeting agendas, minutes, and other shared information can be accessed by clicking the links below:

2021-2022

SPAC Meeting Dates