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Get Ready for 2026–27 - SCSD New Student Priority Registration Opens January 7!

Planning ahead for next school year? Priority Registration for all new TK–8 students begins January 7 and runs through January 30, 2026. Registering during this window helps ensure your child’s spot and allows us to plan for the year ahead.

Parents of 4-Year-Olds: Big News for UTK!
Universal Transitional Kindergarten continues to grow! Children born between September 2, 2021 and September 1, 2022 are eligible to begin UTK in August 2026. Register during Priority Registration so we can plan classrooms and staffing to best support our youngest learners.

Incoming UTK/K Families (2026–27): Save the Date!
Join us for your school’s Prospective UTK/K Parent Meeting on January 28.
More details will be available on your school’s website in January—stay tuned!
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Arroyo Eagle Eye - November 30, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE: Principal’s Message, contributing for the holidays, school attendance, report cards, 4th grade ROPES, 5th grade STEM fair, weekly menu
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Arroyo Eagle Eye - November 16, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE: Principal’s Message, Community gratitude, Let's Jump & Ruby Bridges, 5th grade Outdoor Ed, 2nd trimester, donating to our community, fall break, weekly menu
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Arroyo Eagle Eye - November 9, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE: Principal’s Message, gift card gratitude, rain weather preparedness, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, End of Trimester, 5th grade Outdoor ed reminders, 4th grade state parks pass & ROPES, no school Tuesday, weekly menu
Arroyo Eagle Eye - November 9, 2025 Featured Photo
Message from Our Principal, Mindy Shelton Image

Message from Our Principal, Mindy Shelton

Welcome to Arroyo Upper Elementary! Our Arroyo mascot is the Eagle and Together We Soar,  as we come together as a school community to support our students in connecting with their peers and growing socially and academically. 

The fourth and fifth grade years are such a special time of transition and growing independence. At Arroyo we strive to support each child’s developmental needs at this stage. This includes: 
- Helping students develop a sense of ownership for their learning and encouraging independence, goal setting, and a growth mindset
- Engaging students in project-based learning to deepen their collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills
- Supporting parents as partners in their child’s educational journey
 
These same student skills, mindsets and dispositions are also embedded in the Learner Profile in our newly updated SCSD Strategic Plan. The Learner Profile is our roadmap for bringing SCSD’s mission to life, and you’ll hear us talking more throughout the upcoming year about the ways in which we are leaning into this with our 4th and 5th graders.  The Learner Profile states:

“SCSD learners are curious problem solvers, self-aware learners, and kind citizens. They understand that learning is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about developing strong interpersonal skills, taking ownership of their learning, developing the ability to adapt and reflect, and being prepared to contribute to their community and the world at large.”  

Beyond our goals for students as learners, our broader aim is to make every student and family at Arroyo feel valued and connected. Without that sense of belonging, we cannot accomplish any of our larger academic goals for our students. Because of this, you’ll notice events for families throughout the year to help you build connections with our campus, our staff, and with other students and families.

We hope you’ll take the time to connect with our Arroyo community, because TOGETHER WE SOAR!

Warmly,
Mindy Shelton
Principal

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