| | Dear Families,
As we approach the winter months, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. December is a time of reflection and celebration, and here at school, we are proud of the growth and accomplishments our students have made so far this year. From academic progress to acts of kindness, it’s been a joy to see our school community thrive.
Looking ahead to January, we are excited to continue building on this momentum. The new year brings fresh opportunities for learning, goal-setting, and strengthening the connections that make our school a special place. I wish all of our families a safe, restful winter break and a happy, healthy start to the new year!
Warm regards,
Stephanie King
Principal | | What's Happening at Our School:Tue 12/2: Fire Drill Thu 12/4: Site Council Meeting 2:30pm in room D5 Thu 12/4: PTO Meeting 3:30pm in room D5 Mon 12/15- Fri 12/19: Spirit Week Mon 12/22- Mon 1/5: Winter Break (no school) Tue 1/6: Fire Drill Mon 1/12: PTO Meeting 3:00pm in room D5 Tue 1/13: Lockdown Drill Mon 1/19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school) Tue 1/27: Mugs & Muffins 7:30-8:00am Wed 1/27: STEM Night 3:30-5:00pm | | | Be sure to mark your calendar for upcoming school closures. There will be no school on the following days:
Monday 11/17 - Friday 11/21 (all grades dismissed at 10:55am) Monday 11/24 - Friday 11/28 (Fall Break) Monday 12/15 - Monday 1/5 (Winter Break) Monday 1/19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
We invite students to return to school on Monday 12/1, Tuesday 1/6 & Tuesday 1/20 in their comfy clothes! | | |  | | | | | | Bridges After School is accepting applications for this current school year. If you're struggling to pick up your students on time after school, or looking for a safe environment, pick up an application today and turn it in to the office. We offer homework support, art and science activities, recreational time, and social connection for students. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Amber, the Site Facilitator at (916) 496-2045. | | | Please help us keep our students safe! Below are a few reminders that will help with student safety during student drop off and pick up: - School starts at 7:45am and ends at 2:15pm for grades 1st-5th with the exception of early dismissal Thursdays at 1:00pm. TK/Kindergarten are out daily at 11:45am, and students will be taken to the back gate for dismissal.
- TK/Kindergarten families are to park in the back parking lot for drop off and pick up.
- Do not drop off students before 7:25. We do not have supervision until 7:25. If you arrive early, please wait in your car with your child.
- Drive slowly and cautiously in both parking lots.
- The yellow curb is for loading and unloading of passengers only - drivers may not park/get out of their cars in a yellow zone or leave cards unattended in the pick up lanes. If you would like to pick up from the classroom, you must park in the back parking lot.
- We ask that you are only on campus no more than 5 minutes prior to pick up. Gates will be open in the back at 11:45am for TK/Kindergarten and 2:15pm for 1st-5th. Similarly, gates will be closed and locked by 7:50am in the morning. If you arrive late, please come around to the front.
- Please pick students up promptly at dismissal time, 11:45am for TK/Kindergarten, and for all other grades 2:15pm M/Tue/W/F and 1pm on Thursdays.
- Please do not use the bus lane.
Thank you for your support in keeping our students and campus safe. | | | Please help us keep our students safe! Below are a few reminders that will help with student safety during student drop off and pick up: - School starts at 7:45 and ends at 2:15 for grades 1st-5th with the exception of early dismissal Thursdays at 1:00. TK/Kindergarten are out daily at 11:45, and students will be taken to the back gate for dismissal.
- TK/Kindergarten families are to park in the back parking lot for drop off and pick up.
- Do not drop off students before 7:25. We do not have supervision until 7:25. If you arrive early, please wait in your car with your child.
- Drive slowly and cautiously in both parking lots.
- The yellow curb is for loading and unloading of passengers only - drivers may not park/get out of their cars in a yellow zone or leave cards unattended in the pick up lanes. If you would like to pick up from the classroom, you must park in the back parking lot.
- We ask that you are only on campus no more than 5 minutes prior to pick up. Gates will be open in the back at 11:45 for TK/Kindergarten and 2:15 for 1st-5th. Similarly, gates will be closed and locked by 7:50 in the morning. If you arrive late, please come around to the front.
- Please pick students up promptly at dismissal time, 11:45 for TK/Kindergarten, and for all other grades 2:15 M/Tue/W/F and 1:00 on Thursdays.
- Please do not use or block the bus lane.
Thank you for your support in keeping our students and campus safe. | | |  | Whitney Avenue Parent Handbook 25.26.pdf |
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| | | Why Volunteering Matters at Our School
Volunteers can be the heart of a school community! Whether you’re helping in the classroom, supporting events, or lending a hand behind the scenes, your time and energy make a big difference! Volunteering not only strengthens our school but also shows our students the value of teamwork, service, and connection. Every minute you give helps create a more vibrant and supportive learning environment. That’s why we are asking you to sign up today to be a Whitney Avenue Wildcat volunteer by visiting www.sanjuan.edu/volunteer. Step by step instructions are provided on the website, and we’ve also outlined them below:
Step 1: Complete Volunteer Verification form by visiting www.sanjuan.edu/volunteer
Step 2: (3-5 business days) Application reviewed/prescreened by analyst for current background review (fingerprinting) on file. If found on file, or if the application declines a background review, process skips to step 6.
Step 3: (2-3 business days) If a background review is not found on file, instructions on how to complete the process, and the required form for LiveScan are sent via email: “Authorized for Background Review.”
Step 4: If background review is needed, schedule a fingerprinting appointment with the district’s Human Resource Department at www.sanjuan.edu/fingerprint. Volunteer fingerprinting is offered at no cost through this process. Appointments are during business hours. A valid photo ID is required. Evening hour walk-ins are also available during the school year, no appointment needed. Evening dates available on the calendar on the sanjuan.edu/volunteer website.
Step 5: (5 - 30 business days after fingerprinting, some instances may take longer) Upon receiving results from the DOJ and/or FBI, an analyst provides the appropriate clearance level.
Step 6: (2-3 business days) Review for final approval. Volunteer and primary school site will receive notification via email upon completion. School staff and families may confirm volunteer status with the school office, or with the Volunteer Help Desk at (916) 971-7935.
Final Step: Volunteer! Connect with your school site for volunteer opportunities throughout the school year.
Thank you for being part of our Whitney Wildcat team! | | | Office Hours: 7:25am-2:45pm Monday-Friday
Phone Number: (916) 971-7407 Attendance 24 Hour Line: (916) 979-8589 Attendance Email: WhitneyAbsence@sanjuan.edu Website: https://whitney.sanjuan.edu/ Instagram: @whitneyavewildcats
Principal, Stephanie King, stephanie.king@sanjuan.edu School Secretary, Marquesa Kajar, marquesa.kajar@sanjuan.edu Attendance Clerk, Shelby Godfrey, shelby.godfrey@sanjuan.edu School Community Specialist, Whitney Belton, whitney.belton@sanjuan.edu School Community Intervention Specialist, Semaj Verner, semaj.verner@sanjuan.edu School Social Worker, Taylor Munion, taylor.munion@sanjuan.edu Scool Psychologist, Julia McDaniel, jmcdaniel@sanjuan.edu | | | Free digital behavioral health platforms for children and families available through the state The California Department of Health Care Services has launched two free behavioral health services applications for all families with children. The services provide free, safe and confidential mental health support for young people and families:
- BrightLife Kids is for parents or caregivers and children 0-12 years old.
- Soluna is for teens and young adults ages 13-25.
Each app offers coaching services in English and Spanish, as well as telephone-based coaching in all Medi-Cal threshold languages. | | |  | | |  | | |  | | |  | | |  | | | | | | The San Juan Unified food closet is located at the Central Enrollment Center (3700 Garfield Ave. in Carmichael) Room 14 and serves families who are in need of non-perishable food items.
Hours: Monday through Friday (8:30 am - 2:00 pm)
Closed on non-school days and holidays. Questions? Call (916) 979-8878. | | | | | |  | | |  | | | | Basic Needs Assistance in Sacramento.pdf |
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| | | Tue 12/2: Fire Drill Thu 12/4: Site Council Meeting Thu 12/4: PTO Meeting Mon 12/15- Fri 12/19: Spirit Week Mon 12/22- Mon 1/5: Winter Break Tue 1/6: Fire Drill Mon 1/12: PTO Meeting Tue 1/13: Lockdown Drill Mon 1/19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school) Tue 1/27: Mugs & Muffins Mon 2/2- Fri 2/6: School Counselor Appreciation Week Tue 2/3: Fire Drill Fri 2/6: ELAC Meeting Mon 2/9 - Fri 2/13: Friendship Week Thu 2/12: Site Council Meeting Thu 2/12: PTO Meeting Mon 3/2- Fri 3/6: School Social Worker Week Mon 3/2: Read Across America Day Tue 3/3: Fire Drill Tue 6/9: Last Day of School (11:55 dismissal) |  | Smore Beautiful class updates in a snap |
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