Eagle Family Update
November 10, 2024
Feel the Spirit! Feel the Pride! Be an Eagle!
1776 - The Musical
I hope you all enjoyed the performances by our very talented students this past week. They all worked hard and did a great job.
Upcoming Events
Monday, November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day holiday
Wednesday, November 13 - Leatherby's fundraiser 5-9 pm - details below
Friday, November 15 - No School
Monday, November 18 - Winter sports mandatory meeting - 6 pm Cafeteria
Wednesday, November 20 - Choir Open Mic Night - 7 pm
Monday, November 25-29 - Thanksgiving break - No School
Wednesday, December 4 - ELAC meeting #2 3:35 pm in the library
Thursday, December 5 - Senior Forum 2nd period - large gym including Panoramic Picture
Friday, December 6-7 - Audiothon
Friday, December 6 - Talent Show 6 pm - Performing Arts Center
Friday, December 20 - Cane's fundraiser 5-8 pm - details below
Canned Food Drive
El Camino is holding a canned food drive now through November 14th. Boxes for collection are placed in student's 2nd period classes or you may bring donations to the office. The class with the most donations will be rewarded with a hot cocoa party!
PSAT Scores
Students who took the PSAT can access their scores on www.collegeboard.org (PSAT/NMSQT). If you have issues accessing your score, please see Mrs. Wilson in the VP's office.
Summer Travel - Informational Meeting
Eagle families - there will be one final opportunity to learn about the fantastic trip to Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii for June of 2025...Join Mr. Hasdovic on Thursday, November 14th, from 6-7 pm in Room 45 to learn about this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunity! We will discuss our tour itinerary, travel logistics, and costs. Light refreshments will be provided. Click on the link to learn more - or email Mr. Hasdovic at jhasdovic@sanjuan.edu to learn more!
Leatherby's Fundraiser
ASB will be hosting a Leatherby's fundraiser on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 5-9 pm at 2333 Arden Way. Money from this fundraiser will go towards this year's upcoming senior ball!
Winter Sports Parent Meeting
There is a Winter Sports Parent meeting on Monday, November 18th at 6 pm in the cafeteria. This is a mandatory meeting for all coaches and parents. Once the meeting is over, we will have break-out rooms for each sport so that coaches can meet with their parents. Contact Stephanie Saylors if you have any questions. stephanie.saylors@sanjuan.edu
Student Travel 2025
Opportunities for student travel in 2025! If your child is interested in traveling next spring/summer please come to an information meeting Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm in the EC Performing Arts Center. There will be presentations on the trips to France, Spain, Costa Rica, Greece and London Theater tour. You can connect with Ms. Bernhoft at jbernhoft@sanjuan.edu for more information or Erica Oswald at info@intomotiontravel.com
EL Thought Exchange - Please complete
We would like you to please complete the ThoughtExchange at the following link. We will also be having a listening session for ELAC members.
Talent Show
This year's annual Talen Show will take place on December 6th at 6 pm in the Performing Arts Center. There will be tons of talent this year so come out and show your support! Admission to the Talent Show is free!
San Juan Unified Literary Magazine
San Juan Unified high school students are invited to share their voices and submit their work for the San Juan Unified Literary Magazine, a student-run publication. Submissions close on January 10, 2025. The theme for this year's magazine is "We are Dreamers." Learn more about the submission process Accepted submissions include:
- Short stories
- Poetry
- Comic strips
- Essays
- Scripts/Screenplays
- Excerpts from novels
- Artwork
Sports Scores and Highlights around El Camino
Water Polo:
- Girls and boys water polo teams both made it to playoffs. What a great season both teams have had. Congratulations for all your hard work. The boys playoff game is tonight, so I'll update you next week on that outcome.
- Winter Sports parent meeting - Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6 pm in the cafeteria. This is a mandatory meeting for coaches and parents.
Check out the athletics website for game date and time and come out and cheer on our Eagle athletic teams! https://www.elcaminoathletics.com
Cane's Fundraiser
A Cane's Fundraiser will be held December 20th to support Junior Prom. It will be held from 5-8 pm, at 3348 El Camino Avenue. Come out to support the Junior class and the upcoming dance.
AP Registration
Students may begin registering for their Block 1 AP Exams now through November 6, 2024 after they enroll into their AP classes in MyAP through the College Board. Students are encouraged to register for their exams early to avoid incurring late fees. After November 6, 2024 - November 14, 2024, students will accrue a $43.00 late fee for each exam that is unwaivable. November 14th is the last day for students to register for Block 1 exams. Flyer Block 2 registration will begin on January 7, 2025.
After-hours Volunteer Fingerprinting Clinics
If you are interested in volunteering here at El Camino, on a field trip or for your child's teacher please go to the following links to complete the volunteer forms and make an appointment to have your fingerprints completed.
In an effort to accommodate schedules for our working community, we are happy to host monthly after-hours volunteer fingerprint clinics at the district office board room (3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael) from 5 to 6:30 pm on the following dates:
- Thursday, November 14
- Thursday, December 5
A valid photo ID is required. Verification forms must be completed prior to fingerprinting. Forms can be found at www.sanjuan.edu/volunteer
Appointments are available during business hours at the district office. To schedule an appointment online, visit www.sanjuan.edu/fingerprint
Have questions? Contact the Family and Community Engagement office at (916) 971-7935.
All Night Grad Tickets
Graduation will be here before we know it for our seniors. Sign up now at the best price for All Night Grad. Click the link to the online payment and form or print the form and return to the Principal's Office. This event is held the evening after graduation and is a fun, safe way for your seniors to celebrate their final year of high school.
El Camino Booster Club
SAVE THE DATE: March 8, 2025
The El Camino Booster's Crab Feed is coming March 8, 2025! Interested in helping? Join our meeting in the library October 16 @ 7 pm. Bring all your ideas to help us have the most successful crab feed yet! Questions? Email eccrabfeed@gmail.com
Senior Information
Senior Portraits - Attention Seniors! The Roseville Studio will be open on Monday, November 11 for appointments. If that date doesn't work for you that's alright, we have other dates and times available as well! Schedule your appointments now! ONLINE BOOKING LINK: https://billsmithphoto.com/elcamino
Bill Smith Photography (Roseville Studio) 111 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678
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
Family Leadership Academy
Four session class series to: Develop, Improve, Navigate and Explore! See flyer for information: Tuesdays starting October 29 through November 19.
2024 - 2025 Student School Year Calendar