Falcon Weekly Newsletter 9.25.26

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25 سبتمبر 2026

Message from Our JMMS Administration

Dear Muir Community,

All our students and staff had a fantastic time participating in Spirit Week! From Pink Wednesdays, to Club Rush, to finding Twin Outfits, ending the week with a Spirit Rally was the best way to kick off the weekend!

A list of lunchtime clubs will be posted on Parent Square soon. At school, we have posters and announcements and a club calendar to advertise the lunch activities for the day.

Even though we are nearing the end of September, it's not too late for your student to get their grades up. Every Wednesday and Thursday from 2-3, we have teacher office hours and library office hours, B Hall tutoring with paraeducators, and C Hall tutoring for EL students. Even just staying after school for 30 minutes is enough time to complete a missing assignment or retake a test.

You may always reach out to us if you have any questions. We are here to support you and your students!

Take care,

Elisa Alvarez, Dylan Charrin & Mycel Jacob

School Information

Say Cheese, AGAIN!

Friday, October 2nd

Get ready to bring your best smile! 😊

MAKE-UP Picture Day is coming to John Muir Middle School!

Attendance is important! The photo taken on Picture Day will be used for your school ID for the 2026–2027 school year, so please make sure you are on time and at school on October 2nd

📅 Date: October 2nd

📸 Smile: Bring your best one!

🪪 Photo: Will be used for your school ID

CLICK HERE TO ORDER PHOTOS

**If you took a photo during Orientation or on September 21st you do not need to take another photo unless you want a retake.**

7th Grade Field Trip to Tilden Park

Students are assigned a field trip date based on their 1st period teachers.

Tuesday, September 29

*Steinecke

*J. Carrillo

*Austin

*Lopez

*E. Gonzales

*Rogers

*Ledesma

*Blackshore

If you are interested in chaperoning, please contact Maria Ochoa at [email protected] or ext. 3799. Chaperones must complete a Level 2 Clearance. Read more information here.

Order Your Yearbook Now! Save $$$

Order your yearbook for $36.10 (+ tax) and save big by acting early:

10% OFF if you order by Sept 30th!
2 FREE custom pages added to your book if made by April 9th!
Please select your student's 4th Period teacher for "Teacher" in TreeRing.

Grab yours before time runs out: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015374535652265

Hearing Screening Oct 5

The annual state-mandated hearing screening for all 8th grade students will be done by an audiometrist from the 4R Hearing Center on Monday 10/5/26.

If your child does not pass the initial hearing screening, they will be re-screened in 2-6 weeks. Students who do not pass the second screening will then be notified by mail.

⚽🏀⛳Sports Center 🥎🏐🏈

Boys Volleyball Open Gym - Tues 9/29

Coach Castro will be holding an open gym for Boys Volleyball on Tuesday, September 29 from 3:30p - 5p. You can use this time to develop your skills and learn more about the upcoming volleyball season. This is NOT A TRYOUT.

In order to participate, you must have clearance on HomeCampus.net. If you are unsure about your status check HomeCampus.com or reach out to Mr. Mike in A7. If you have any questions regarding the open gym please email coach Castro at [email protected].

Upcoming Games

Please remember that students will not be allowed to attend Home games if they have any tardies on the 2 days leading up to the game...DON'T BE LATE TO CLASS!

Softball 🥎

9/28 3:45p - 5:15p AWAY at IVCMS
10/1 3:45p - 5:15p HOME vs CCMS

Boys Varsity Basketball 🏀

9/29 3:45p - 5:15p AWAY at IVCMS
10/1 3:45p - 5:15p HOME vs CCMS

Boys JV Basketball 🏀

9/29 3:45p - 5:15p AWAY at IVCMS
10/1 3:45p - 5:15p HOME vs CCMS

Girl's Soccer ⚽

9/29 3:45p - 5:15p HOME vs Manor
10/1 3:45p - 5:15p HOME vs IVCMS

Athletic Requirements

In order to try out for any athletics program you MUST complete the following steps:

Create & Register an account on HomeCampus.com/login
Upload a copy of physical dated after 5/1/26
Fill out all Waiver forms
Receive email stating you are cleared

If you do NOT have your physical uploaded before tryouts, then you will not be allowed to try out for the team.

Bancroft Middle School will have a physician on site conducting physical exams on September 30th at 2 pm. Cost will be $25 Cash Only.

You can also schedule a Physical at The Barbara Lee Center. For information about scheduling a physical click here.

If you need help or more step-by-step instructions please visit our JMMS Athletics Website: https://sites.google.com/slusd.us/johnmuirathletics/home

If you have any questions regarding registration and sports, please email [email protected] or visit room A7 for support.

Parent Center Information

Parent Center Appointments

The Parent Center is here to support you with a wide range of services, including:

Aeries Parent Portal Assistance
ParentSquare Help
Athletic Clearance Support
Boys and Girls Club Sign-Ups
Data Confirmation Assistance
Chromebook Support
Access to Various Resources

We offer 30-minute appointment slots between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Feel free to reach out and schedule an appointment to get the help you need. We’re here to assist you!

Click HERE to Schedule Your Appointment!

Prior to your Appointment, we ask you to fill out this FORM, to have things ready.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Parent Center Website

Don't forget to visit our Parent Center website, where you'll find information about:

Our Parent Facilitators
Getting Connected
الحضور والغياب
Parent Resources
School Smarts
Schedules & Calendars

And if you need help, we’re just a click away!

Parent Center Contact Info:

(510) 618-4400 Ext 3799

Office Location: A7- Parent Center

Parent Facilitators:

Maria Ochoa [email protected]

Mike Angelo [email protected]

Parent Center Website

Meet Your Parent Facilitators

Get Involved

Parent Meetings Schedule

Become a Volunteer

Family Resources

CENG Free Online Fall Coding Classes for 3rd–10th Grade Students Register Today!

CENG Free Online Fall Coding Classes for 3rd–10th Grade Students Register Today!

Registration is open for CENG’s Fall Session 3 & 4 FREE online coding classes for students in grades 3–10.

Fall 2026 Course Schedule:

Wednesdays, October 14 - November 18: Scratch, JavaScript, Python

Saturdays, October 17 - November 21: Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and Robotics

Class Time: Wed & Sat, 4:15-5:45 PM (Pacific Time)

Some courses may have prerequisites.

All classes are taught by trained high school volunteers who provide hands-on instruction in coding fundamentals and help students build a final game or app project!

Register now at cengclass.org

Registration closes on October 7 or when classes are full.

Questions? Contact Alice Lee at [email protected]

Founded in 2016, Computer Engineers of the Next Generation (CENG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring underrepresented students to pursue and develop an interest in computer science.

IEP Educational Conference 10/24

On October 24th, 2026 at 9am - 3pm, there will be an IEP Educational Conference at San Leandro Senior Community Center - 13909 E 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578.

This is a free Educational Conference for families of children and young adults who have IEPs, 504 plans. Self-advocating teens and young adults are welcome. No childcare will be provided.

Boys & Girls Club

2026-2027 After-School Program

Applications are open for SLUSD/SLZUSD students for the 2026–2027 school year.

Visit the Boy & Girls Website for more information or to enroll: https://bgcsanleandro.my.site.com/account/

District / Community Events

Family Landing Pad Series 2026–2027

Join us for Blaze Consulting’s Family Landing Pad Series throughout the 2026–2027 school year! This series offers families a welcoming space to connect, learn, share, and access helpful resources that support students and families.

Families are welcome to attend any session throughout the year. Come when you can, bring your questions, and connect with other members of our school community.