Annually the CJUSD School Board takes the opportunity to recognize the wonderful talents and accomplishments of their students. At this meeting, the Board of Trustees honors students that have excelled in academics, athletics, extra curricular accomplishments, and even perfect attendance. This event also celebrates our staff members that will be retiring from the district. The event is always well attended and a fun event for all.

Although the Senior Walk is a fairly new CHS event it will continue to be a celebrated district tradition. Elementary students get to cheer on the older students and see what lies ahead for them as they continue down the educational path through CJUSD. Teachers get to congratulate their former students and the graduating seniors get to circle back to where they came from and thank the teachers who impacted their lives. It's a full circle experience for everyone.

CONGRATULATIONS to the new PVL Champions, Center High Track. Competition didn't stop there with several runners moving into section competition.

The school year may be ending, but we still have a lot of events and assemblies to finish our year! We look forward to hosting our Open House on May 16 starting at 5:00 PM. Not only will students and parents visit classrooms to see the year’s hard work, there is a Silent Auction held in the cafeteria that’s always a big hit. This year we have some very exciting donations to auction off including Disneyland tickets, Quick Quack Car Washes, Black Bear Diner Meals, Sacramento Kings swag, and Winco gift cards to name a few. Much, much more is available!

The third and fourth grades enjoyed a field trip with Sierra Nevada Journeys to River Bend for outdoor science exploration. Having our students get out and experience nature with the hands on activities helps them understand the world around them as well as enrich the material presented in their classrooms.

The sixth graders visited Wilson C. Riles Middle School for a tour and to speak to the current students about life in middle school. They came back excited about the class offerings and activities available to them. We will miss them, but it’s wonderful to see them grow. All of us here at Spinelli Elementary wish them well! The sixth grade promotion ceremony will be May 30 at 9:30 AM.

Our last Tiger Day is May 29 at 9:25 AM with the Kindergarten promotion ceremony at 11:00 AM. So much to celebrate!

As we wrap up another year of discovery and learning, Spinelli Elementary staff would like to thank all those who helped make our school year enjoyable and successful. From parents, volunteers and community partners, everyone deserves kudos for a job well done! We appreciate your commitment and drive to make this school the best it can be. Thank you!

Center Joint Unified will offer free summer meals Monday-Friday at the following locations:

• Dudley Elementary (8000 Aztec Way) June 3rd- Juy 12th, 11:30am-12:30pm
  
• Spinelli Elementary (3401 Scotland Drive) June 3rd-July 30th, 11:30am-12:30pm
  
• Center High School (3111 Center Court Lane) June 3rd-July 30th, 11:30am-12:30pm

No meals will be served on July 4th & 5th.

Meals are Free for all children 18 years and younger. No I.D. or registration required.

For more information, call (916)338-6416.

The Center Joint Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. School and district programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on actual or perceived sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, physical or mental disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The district shall promote programs, which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all school and district activities.