Eagle Family Update
September 10, 2024
Feel the Spirit! Feel the Pride! Be an Eagle!
Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 12 - HBCU Historically Black College & University Fair - Lg Gym, afterschool
Wednesday, September 18 - Senior Parent Forum - 7 pm in the Performing Arts Center
Friday, September 20 - Homecoming Rally and Football Game
Saturday, September 21 - Homecoming Dance - Tickets on Sale beginning September 3rd
Thursday, September 26 - College Night 2024 - 5:30 - 7:00 pm at 4540 American River Drive, Sac
Friday, October 4 - No School - San Juan day off
Wednesday, October 9 - Fall Choir Concert - 7 pm in the Performing Arts Center
Saturday, October 12 - El Camino Rummage Sale - 7 am - more information to follow
San Juan Adult Education - Multi-level Beginner English as Second Language class
San Juan Adult Education is pleased to announce that a Multi-level Beginner English as a Second Language (ESL) class will be offered evenings at El Camino High School this year, taught by the EC’s very own teacher, Luz Perry.
Students may register in-person on Monday, September 16, OR Wednesday, September 18, at El Camino at 5pm in Room 38.
Classes will begin on September 23. Details for the course are below.
COURSE: ESL Multi-level Beginning
COST: FREE
REGISTRATION*: 5:00PM on either Monday, September 16, OR Wednesday, September 18, at El Camino HS, Room 38
DAYS: Mondays & Wednesdays
TIMES: 5:00PM-7:00PM
TEACHER: Luz Perry
ROOM: El Camino HS, Room 38
START DATE: Monday, September 23rd
* PLEASE NOTE: To enroll in an adult education class, the student must be 18 years of age or older AND NOT ENROLLED in a high school program.
If you have questions, call San Juan Adult Education at 916-979-8311.
El Camino Choir Program Fundraiser
Our El Camino Choir Program is mainly self-funded, and we are reaching out for donations to help us offer a highest quality high school experience for all our students. No donation is too small! Your support is vital to the success of our program. It will help offer the highest quality experience for all of our students. YOUR GENEROSITY IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED! (Please SHARE with Family & Friends on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and Email) Click the link to find out more information. https://livtown.net/fundraiser-59.html#!/Fundraiser/59
PSAT TEST
Registration for the PSAT Test closes on October 3rd at 4:00 pm use the QR code to sign up now.
Test date: Saturday, October 26th
Test time: 7:30 am
Location: El Camino High School
Who: 10th & 11th Grade Students Only
Cost: Free
We Need You for Site Council!
Would you like to learn more about El Camino? Would you like to help develop and monitor El Camino's annual School Plan for Student Achievement? If so, we would love to have you join our School Site Council! We are looking for three parent and/or community members who are interested in attending monthly Site Council meetings for a one-year term. To learn more about ehe EC Site Council, click this link. All meetings are at 3:35 in the EC Library, and the meeting dates for this year are:
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December 10
- January 14
- February 11
- March 11
- April 8
- May 13
If you are interested, email Principal Evelyn Welborn at evelyn.welborn@sanjuan.edu.
Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Fair
On Thursday, September 12, 2024 ECHS will host the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Fair; the event will take place after school, in the Large Gym. 11th and 12th graders are invited to attend and will automatically be signed up. EC students will receive their barcode ticket and transcripts in 3rd period on the day of the fair. College acceptances and scholarships are awarded on the spot for senior students! https://sites.google.com/sanjuan.edu/sjusdcollegeweek2021/home
College Night 2024
Save the Date: Thursday, September 26 - 5:30-7:00 pm at Rio Americano High School, 4540 American River Drive, Sacramento
All San Juan high school students are invited to attend this college fair.
Meet with representatives from State, UC, Private, Community Colleges and more!
School Funding Forms Due by Oct. 31
When families complete a School Funding Form, it helps us help our students get the support they need. This information allows us to access state and federal funding to provide classroom materials, enrichment, field trips, intervention and extra staff to support our students and families. Only one form is needed per family. This information is confidential and is not shared with agencies unrelated to the school district. The funding form can be completed through the School Funding Jot Form or by completing a hard copy in English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, or Pashto and returing to the school office. Thank you!
You are INVITED!
Thursday, September 12 from 4-6 pm
Arden Middle School, 1640 Watt Avenue, Sacramento
Families and staff from all Special Education programs across San Juan Unified schools are invited to enjoy a casual and fun evening together. Meet the new Special Education Department directors and members of the Community Advisory Committee. Explore district and community resources and connect with other parents, guardians and caregivers!
- Free BBQ dinner
- Disability resources
- Community partners
- Family networking
- Music & Games
- Sensory/break room
- Interpreters
FREE! Please register online at www.sanjuan.edu/SpecialEd
Questions? Please contact us at (916) 971-7525
SAT Test - October 8th
The following opportunity is available for students to take the SAT during the school day at Del Campo. Tuesday, October 8 and the time is to be determined. Sign up: https://forms.gle/czv26yFD2bdLCyQp9 Pay for the Test: https://gofan.co/event/1691401?schoolId=CA22531 More information to follow.
San Juan Unified Family Handbook
The new San Juan Unified Family Handbook is available at https://www.sanjuan.edu/resources/family-handbook and can be downloaded in multiple languages.
Senior Information
Senior Portraits - Deadline to have your senior portrait taken with Bill Smith Photography for the yearbook is the end of September. To set up an appointment please contact the studio at https://billsmithphoto.com/elcamino
Yearbook Ads - Don't miss the opportunity to congratulate your graduating senior and express your love. Create a Yearbook Ad - deadline is November 21, 2004 - go to yearbookordercenter.com to create an ad honoring your child. El Camino School Code 6224 Email questions to Elizabeth Sansone @ elizabeth.sansone@sanjuan.edu Tech support while placing the ad: 1-877-362-7750
Parent Forum - You are invited to attend this forum to learn information regarding graduation, All Night Grad, FAFSA forms and college applications. Wednesday, September 18th, 7 pm in the Performing Arts Center.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT NEWS
- SPIRIT WEEK - September 16 - September 20
- 9/16 - Bikers vs Surfers
- 9/17 - Music Concert or Festival
- 9/18 - Wear PINK!
- 9/19 - Grunge vs Prep
- 9/20 - Class Colors
- Freshman - wear Purple
- Sophomores - wear Green
- Juniors - wear Blue
- Seniors - wear Red & Black
- HOCO - Homecoming Rally, Game and Dance
- Friday, September 20 - HOCO Rally and Football game
- Saturday, September 21 - HOCO Dance
- HOCO Dance Ticket Sales -
- 9/9/24 - 9/13/24 $20
- 9/16/24 - 9/20/24 $30 - Sales end at lunch on 9/20/24; guest passes are due to be approved in the Vice Principal's Office before purchasing tickets and the deadline to get them approved is Thursday 9/19/24. No Exceptions.
- Rally Participation Sign Up Form - If interested in participating in the Rally please fill out the form on the link attached. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRQLoK9tYYTOSDBbda4PZZj3s2qNdACRJCz9pprGopiGds7w/viewform
2024 - 2025 Student School Year Calendar