SPARTAN SHIELD
Arcade Middle School - Week of January 24, 2021
Dear Arcade Community,
I hope you are enjoying the start to this new year. We look forward to 2021 as a year of new beginnings. We hope to see an end to COVID-19. We look forward to reopening schools and being able to spend time with friends and family again without fear of contagion. But, as we look forward we want to be sure that we don't miss the wonderful things that are still happening daily around us. We want to be sure that each day we work at being the best we can be. Don't miss the joy in the journey as we look towards it's end. I like the following quote:
- "Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment." — Oprah Winfrey
Here at Arcade we get to see students putting forth excellent work and attitudes each and every day. They know that putting in effort and keeping a positive attitude will mean that they come through this rough time ready for anything. Thanks to all of you for supporting your students in their distance learning.
2nd Quarter Honor Roll Awards
Spartan Award 4.0
6th grade: 18
7th grade: 31
8th grade : 40
Total Spartan: 89
Gold Award 3.5-3.9
6th grade: 21
7th grade: 36
8th grade: 36
Total Gold: 93
Silver Award 3.0-3.4
6th grade: 7
7th grade: 15
8th grade: 11
Total Silver: 33
6th Grade: 46
7th Grade: 82
8th Grade: 87
Total Honor Roll Awards: 215
ELAC Meeting
Please use this link: https://sanjuan.zoom.us/s/89554727960
3rd Quarter Books and Materials Pick-Up
This will be a Drive Through Pick-Up Event!
On February 8th, 9th, and 10th Arcade will be distributing materials that students will need for Semester 2.
Materials to distribute:
- All students must pick up STEM Kits.
- IM1 students will pick up Textbook 2.
- Mr. Alvarez's 6th grade English classes will pick up Wonder
- Teachers will let their classes know if they need to pick up class reading books or materials. Check with your student about this.
Pick up Times:
- Monday, February 8th: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
- Tuesday, February 9th: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Wednesday, February 10th: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Procedure:
- Please follow the signs around to the back of the school.
- Stay in your car as you move through the different stations to check out materials.
- Wear a mask.
- Maintain Social Distancing.
Easy Way to get Updates on Student Progress!
Hey Parents/Guardians, are you interested in getting your student's report card emailed to you regularly? Would you like missing assignments, attendance info, or school news emailed automatically? It is easy to sign up for.
- Go to the Q Parent Portal.
- Sign into your account. You will need your Pin and Password.
- Click on the Email Signup toward the top on the right.
- Check the box for each of item you are interested in.
- You can sign up your choices for each student that you have in the SJUSD
- They will automatically be sent to you.
It’s that easy. You can still check the portal at any time but this way you get notified any time there is news.
If you need help, please contact the office at 916-971-7300. We are here to help.
PARENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BEGINS FEBRUARY 3RD
The Family and Community Engagement Department will be hosting a virtual session of Parent Leadership Academy starting February 3rd, 2021. Parent Leadership Academy is a 6-week parent education series that empowers families to gain a greater understanding of our educational system, current district initiatives, and parent leadership opportunities. Classes will be hosted every Wednesday from 6-7:30pm via Zoom in multiple languages. The Zoom log-in information will be posted on www.sanjuan.edu/familyed 30 minutes prior to the start of the meetings. Use the links below to see the flyer in your preferred language. Flyers contain information on registration for the Academy.
ENGLISH: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yarNU2ZmtZs6Tz3XW88yocZHZxUogkW3/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1URaB0L9xhJsYvtMPkR3lrk6fHs4Qx9Yt/view?usp=sharing
Ukrainian: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RNWoVHheUwFyD2zT72KxgbFPLw3HU1ES/view?usp=sharing.
Arabic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nES0gcsFQjb2GIhu34nm5pQ-kyVvbrI9/view?usp=sharing
Farsi: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L_rfQMJ8LbEa8F-5jPjvZlRGWVX3deng/view?usp=sharing
PE Update
Chromebook Problems?
If you have exchanged a Chromebook in the past, and have an extra charger at home, we ask that you please bring in that previous charger so that it can be used by other students. This is very important. We have Chromebooks with a variety of different chargers and they are not interchangeable. Your help in this is greatly appreciated.
Did Your Student Complete the I-Ready Testing?
- Please ask your student about their testing. Ask how it is going. Ask if they have completed it. Ask how they think they did on the testing.
- Your interest in this test will help to stress the need for them to take this assessment seriously and try their best.
- Thank you for your support.
CALENDAR ITEMS - Looking Ahead
- January 27 - School Site Council Meeting 4:00pm
- February 4 - ELAC Meeting 6:00 pm
- February 8, 9, 10 - Books and Materials Pick-Up for Quarter 3
- February 15 - 19 - Presidents' Week Break - No School
- February 22 - School Resumes
- March 8 - No School
- March 29 - April 2 - Spring Break - No School
- April 5 - School Resumes
In Case you Missed Something
Arcade Information
Arcade Office Hours
- Monday - Wednesday from 8:30 to 3:00. and Thursdays 8:30 - 1:30
- Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
- If you are not feeling well please do not come to the office. We are happy to help you by phone or set a zoom meeting.
- Office phone number: 916-971-7300
- Attendance Phone Number: 916-971-7300 ext. 1
Zoom Meeting are Very Important to Attend!
- There is a Live Session with the teacher at the beginning of each class period.
- Students need to log on correctly and use their correct names in order for attendance to be counted as present for that class.
- Students should have their cameras on and be ready to un-mute themselves to answer questions and participate as needed.
- We strongly encourage all students to use the video feature. This allows teachers to get to know the students and support the learning.
- Students will find all assignments in the google classroom
- Links to Zoom meeting are posted in each teacher's google classroom. You will find it on the banner. A link will also be in the Classwork.
- Be sure to answer any questions posted in the google classroom as they count towards participation and completed assignments.
Arcade School Library
Our school library is undergoing a beautification process. However, you can still choose something to read. Contact our librarian lisa.payne@sanjuan.edu
She can leave a book in the office for you to pick up. Just because we have to social distance does not mean you can't still get a good book to read.
California Healthy Youth Act
Each year, in alignment with the California Healthy Youth Act, the San Juan Unified School District provides the opportunity for 7th or 8th grade students to receive instruction on comprehensive sexual health. Our district uses Teen Talk for Middle School as the curriculum for this unit. The instruction includes 12 lessons and will take place April 26 - May 21, 2021.Look for a message from the district with more information about the curriculum, including how to preview the materials and options you have for your child. You can also visit www.sanjuan.edu/csh for more information.
Do You Need To Access the Textbook Online?
Please use the link below to get directions to access textbooks on line.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gI7uzbI0zM0BImUKW48A9YUOrzbl9gbDpYWqjMrcxvo/edit?usp=sharing
UPDATE! USDA extends free meals for children 18 and under
USDA has issued updated guidance that meals can be provided at no cost to all children 0-18 years old. Beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2020, one breakfast and one lunch per child, packaged together, will be handed out curbside to all children 0-18 years from 44 school sites. Non-meat options will be available to families upon request.
Days- Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and non-instruction days
Pick Up times: all sites between 7:00 - 8:30am
If you cannot pickup in the morning, the following options will be available:
- Elementary schools: 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
- Middle Schools and Meraki High School: 12:15 – 1:00pm
- Bella Vista, El Camino, Mira Loma, Rio Americano: 12:15 - 1:15pm
- Encina and San Juan: 12:30 - 1:30pm
- Casa Roble: 11:20 am – 12:20 pm
Locations: Visit www.sanjuan.edu for a full list of Elementary and Middle school serving sites.
Update! Validation
Beginning September 8, bring your students’ current Validation letter, along with any additional children who will be picking up meals. The NS staff will take the current Validation letter, add any additional children who are present with you, and give you a new green Validation Form with the number of meals allowed in the future. The new Validation form must be shown every time you come to receive meals. Nutrition Services will only provide meals to a pre-validated number of children. If lost or if the number changes, a new Validation form will be required and the children will have to be present.
Meal Applications for 2020-2021
Households with school-aged children enrolled in SJUSD are strongly encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meals for the 2020/2021 school year. Apply online at https://mealapps.sanjuan.edu or pick up a meal application at one of the school sites that are serving meals curbside. If qualified, additional benefits are available.
Questions? Call San Juan Nutrition Services at 916-971-7026 or email SJUSDNutritionServices@sanjuan.edu.
Middle School Bell Schedule for Distance Learning
- Per 1: 9:00 - 10:30
- Per 2: 10:45 - 12:15
- Lunch: 12:15 - 1:15
- Per 3: 1:15 - 2:45
- Per 4: 9:00 - 10:30
- Per 5: 10:45 - 12:15
- Lunch: 12:15 - 1:15
- Per 6: 1:15 - 2:45
Wednesday
- Per 1: 9:00 - 9:15
- Per 2: 9:20 - 9:35
- Per 3: 9:40 - 9:55
- Per 4: 10:00 - 10:15
- Per 5: 10:20 -10:35
- Per 6: 10:40 - 10:55