The FACE Forum

It’s hard to believe that May is already here! We know this is a busy month as you get ready to wrap up the school year, host various end of year staff, family and community events, and still try to keep it all together for the final six weeks! We also know it hasn't been an easy school year and our FACE team is so thankful for all you and your teams have been doing all year long to support students, families and school communities! As you take time this month to appreciate your school and department teams, please know how much we appreciate YOU!

Inside this month's FACE Forum newsletter, you'll find information on May workshops for families and staff, upcoming events, food distributions, community resources for families, morale boosters, partnership highlights, and more! While our FACE Forum monthly newsletter is an internal newsletter intended to only be shared with district staff, you are welcome to take any applicable parts of the newsletter that may support families and add to your own site/classroom newsletters and family messaging.

Thank you for ALL you do! We are grateful for each of you and wish you a wonderful May ahead!

~Your FACE Friends

Educator & Staff Appreciation Week is coming up! We know this year has been a busy one, filled with challenges and successes. Thank you for all that you've done to persevere, overcome and celebrate all that you've accomplished! Every single one of you has played such an important role in supporting our students, families, and colleagues... THANK YOU for all you've done and all you continue to do! We appreciate you!

Looking for some awesome ways to show some appreciation to all your teachers and staff members? Check out these fantastic resources, including popular ideas, printables, clip art, and planning tools to help you celebrate your staff in May (and all throughout the year)!

https://www.ptotoday.com/teacher-appreciation

https://www.skiptomylou.org/teacher-appreciation-week/

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12ItCufbLNL4TbTe0WoZxFE-sFu0SjJ7gjKLiDbHLP_0/edit?usp=sharing

Check out these lists of awesome freebies and deals that educators can take advantage of to celebrate Educator Appreciation Week!

https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/national-teacher-appreciation-day-freebies-and-deals.html

https://www.weareteachers.com/teacher-appreciation-deals/

To show appreciation for all that our San Juan Unified community does to help our students grow, check out this month's Morale Booster! Print out the image above and attach it to seed packets, flower bouquets, or a wall of appreciation as shown below! This makes a great thank you gift for coworkers, families, volunteers, and community partners!

Included in your monthly site mailer last month, we placed a rubber Lucky Duck for you that has a number on the bottom. For the remainder of the year in our FACE Forum newsletter, we'll be including a Lucky Duck section where we'll list five Lucky Duck numbers who will win a special prize from our team! Be sure to check the newsletter each month and if your duck's number is listed, send us an email to tell us you're a Lucky Duck winner! Below are the May Lucky Duck Numbers! Let us know if your duck's number matches! Please email FACE@sanjuan.edu.

May Lucky Duck Numbers

79, 94, 109, 124, 130

Congrats to our April Lucky Duck winners below!

Check out their version of the April morale booster... which they said is going swimmingly!

Mental Health Awareness Month: This campaign aims to educate the public about various mental health disorders and promote the importance of mental health care and support. It encourages open conversations, reduces stigma, and advocates for accessible mental health services for all. Check out resources here: https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/

National Foster Care Month: This campaign recognizes the thousands of American children and youth in foster care and their families as well as foster parents, volunteers, mentors, child welfare professionals, and policymakers who help them find their forever homes. Check out resources here: https://www.childwelfare.gov/fostercaremonth/

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: In May, take time to recognize and celebrate the profound impact that Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures have had on the social fabric of America. This month highlights their contributions, achievements, and the rich cultural diversity they bring to our communities. Check out resources here:

https://www.learningforjustice.org/asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-resources

Learn about the experiences and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States with this teacher's guide from EDSITEment and this list of kids' books with positive AAPI representation from Imagination Soup!

Jewish Heritage Month: This month, immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Jewish Americans and Canadians. Learn about their significant contributions to the cultural and social development of both countries and appreciate the diverse heritage that has shaped our societies. Check out resources here: https://jewishamericanheritage.org/

Haitian Heritage Month: Enjoy the vibrant art, cuisine, and music of the Haitian community while acknowledging the historical challenges they have faced. This month provides an opportunity to celebrate Haitian culture, recognize their resilience, and appreciate their contributions to our shared heritage. https://nationaltoday.com/haitian-heritage-month/

Other May Diversity & Inclusion Dates:

Cinco de Mayo – May 5

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, symbolizing resilience and pride. In the U.S., it has become a celebration of Mexican heritage, marked with cultural festivities and events.

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia – May 17

This day promotes equality and fights against discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community globally. It’s an opportunity to stand up for inclusivity, raise awareness, and foster a culture of acceptance.

Memorial Day – May 26

Observed in the U.S., Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. It’s a day of remembrance, marked by ceremonies and tributes to recognize their sacrifices.

Direct to Teacher Grants San Juan Education Foundation

Parent/Family Hub www.sanjuan.edu/parents

Student Hub www.sanjuan.edu/students

FACE Outreach requests (Face Mobile, mini clinics and more!) https://bit.ly/FACEoutreach

FACE Lending Library of Fun https://bit.ly/FACElendingfun

Staff Digital Resource Library (community/district flyers) https://bit.ly/FACEresource

San Juan Unified Volunteer information www.sanjuan.edu/volunteer

FACE department Intranet! (Field trip forms, volunteer flyers and more!) intranet.sanjuan.edu/face

Community Resources www.sanjuan.edu/communityresources

• Food

• Clothing

• Diapers

• Utilities & Housing

• Social & Recreational

• Academic

• Disability & Special Education

• Employment

• Mental Health

• Refugee, Immigrant & Newcomer Supports

• LGBTQIA+

• Domestic Violence

• and more!

Having a family engagement event? FACE offers items for checkout at no cost to support family engagement efforts! Staff and volunteer leaders (PTO/PTA, etc) are welcome to request items on behalf of school family engagement events. We will follow up and confirm in 2-3 business days. Pickup and return of items is at the San Juan Unified District Office during pre-scheduled hours.

For more information, visit our Lending Library of Fun Catalog!

Enrollment Information:

Kindergarten Enrollment: Families with incoming kindergartners can visit www.sanjuan.edu/enrollment to complete their registration.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK): Families with incoming TK students can visit www.sanjuan.edu/TK for information.

Visit our Regional Community Care Hubs for free resources! www.sanjuan.edu/communityresources

• Thursday, May 15 - San Juan High (7551 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights)

• Thursday, May 22 - Encina High (1400 Bell Street, Sacramento)

Spring 2025 FACE FamFest Event

Friday, May 9, 5:30 -7:30 pm

Arden MS - 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento

Free health, wellness & family engagement event for all ages! This community celebration connects families with resources, promotes student well-being, and showcases the ways families can have fun together. Featuring Sami’s Circuit, mini sports clinics, dance, ReCreate Art Cart, adaptive pickleball and more! There will also be a community partner village of resources and free snacks! Translation support will be available and a chance to win fun raffle prizes! Free registration at sanjuan.edu/face!

FREE May FACE Family Workshops! www.sanjuan.edu/familyed

• Parent Project - Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior

Meets weekly on Wednesday from 5:45 - 7:45 pm

Casa Roble High School - 9151 Oak Ave, Orangevale

• Families Matter: Summer Learning Resources Workshop

Tuesday, May 13, 6:00 - 7:30 pm via Zoom

• Understanding Special Education and Your IEP

San Juan High School, 7551 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights

• What Parents Should Know: A Crash Course on Substance Prevention

April Staff Professional Development Opportunities

On Zoom - Register through the Staff Portal portal.sanjuan.edu

• Supporting Learning & Engagement All Summer Long

Wednesday, May 14, 3:30 - 4:30 pm via Zoom

Mini-Clinics at sites by request (10-15 minutes at staff meetings) https://bit.ly/FACEoutreach

• Field Trip Process
• Volunteer Process & Recruitment
• Conflict Resolution Process
• FACE Resources

Find resources, including monthly parent newsletters, family workshops and volunteer information, as well as staff resources, such as our Lending Library of Fun, Outreach Requests, and Digital Resource Library, on our website at www.sanjuan.edu/familyed.

Find additional internal staff resources & forms on our Intranet at https://intranet.sanjuan.edu/familycommunityengagement

IEP Trainings & Support Groups. FREE Year Round!

https://warmlinefrc.org

https://health.ucdavis.edu/mind-institute/resources/family-resource-centers

Copy and paste Family Workshop info direct from www.sanjuan.edu/familyed for Smore, Social Media, Class Dojo, Talking Points and email messaging! Digital content is translatable and accessible for families.

FACE launched a brand new Family Engagement Video Learning Library on our website where families, staff and community to access pre-recorded learning videos on a variety of topics! These videos are perfect for families who may not be able to attend our regular workshops, but would like to access the learning at a later time, or for colleagues and parent-teacher organizations who want to share the learning with families at their own site meeting or event.

May's video is "What Parents Should Know: A Crash Course on Substance Prevention"

★ Explore communication tips for talking with youth about drugs

★ Identify prevention strategies that parents and guardians can use at home

★ Gain awareness about district and community resources focused on substance use prevention

You can view and share the video with your families by visiting our playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHYpvQ2D1fOA5K15Gu7kaTDJjnK6dV5Na

We'll release a new video each month on www.sanjuan.edu/familyed.

Whether you have a 7-year-old or a 17-year-old, research shows that students perform better academically and behaviorally if the student knows their parents are involved and have high expectations.

To support this effort, each month we will feature a new "Helping Children Learn" newsletter that is full of ideas to support learning at home. You can share this free newsletter with families directly from our website!

To access the newsletters in English and Spanish for Elementary, Middle School, and High School, visit www.sanjuan.edu/familyed and click on the "Parent Newsletter" tab.

Our FACE Spring/End of Year Staff Professional Development has been released! Check out the flyer above for more details!

May's Staff Professional Development workshop is:

Supporting Learning & Engagement All Summer Long- Wednesday, May 14, 3:30-4:30 pm, Zoom

In this workshop, participants will learn fun and innovative ways to assist families with supporting their children’s learning and engagement into the summer months. Hear about local community educational resources and programs, enriching summer field trip opportunities, summer community partnerships, and ways to continue the fun in learning all summer long!

The FACE staff workshops take place on Zoom and are open to all certificated and classified staff members in our district. You can register directly on our FACE course page in the PL Tile (click “FACE” in the "Subjects" section on the Home page).

Join us for our 8-week FACE summer book study on Google Classroom worth up to 30 professional learning hours! Participants will read Whitaker’s and Fiore’s book, "Dealing with Difficult Parents"-- a practical resource for educators that provides insights into transferable ways to effectively communicate and best collaborate with all parents, helping build important trust and partnership.

Communicating with parents is one of the most challenging and potentially stressful tasks that teachers face on a daily basis, but also one of the most important tasks. Whether trying to resolve a heated argument or delivering bad news, it is essential to know how to handle difficult situations and establish positive relationships with your students’ parents. In this updated second edition of the bestselling Dealing with Difficult Parents, award-winning educators Todd Whitaker and Douglas J. Fiore help you develop a repertoire of tools and skills for comfortable and effective interaction with parents.

The book’s features include:

• Tools to help you understand parents’ motivations and how to work with them rather than against them;

• Detailed scripts for dealing with even the most stubborn and volatile parents;

• New strategies for increasing parent involvement to foster student success;

• An all-new chapter on the role that social media can play in interacting with parents; and

• A new chapter on initiating contact with parents to build positive credibility.

This must-read book will equip you with the skills you need to expertly navigate even the most challenging encounters with parents, and walk away feeling that you have made a positive and meaningful impact.

Check out the flier for more information and register in PL while spots are still available!

We are excited to host the very first FACE FamFest, which will take place on Friday, May 9 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Arden Middle School! This health, wellness & family engagement event will be a community celebration that connects families and educators with resources, promotes student well-being, and showcases the ways families can have fun together. The event is FREE and FUN for the whole family, with exciting health and wellness activities for all ages and abilities, including sports, dance, art, music, Sami’s Circuit, a community partner village, prizes and more! You can find more information about this exciting family event and register for free on our website. English and translated fliers in Spanish, Persian, Pashto, Russian, Ukrainian, and Arabic are included in the PDF file below. Thank you for helping spread the word with your families, colleagues, friends and school communities! The school with the highest number of attendees will win a free family night or family engagement mini-grant for use this year or next year!

Grab your paddles and join your colleagues for an exciting day of pickleball and community spirit at the San Juan Unified inaugural Pickleball Tournament on May 10 at Arden Middle School!

This tournament isn’t just about fun—it’s about supporting the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council and making a difference for our students. Join us to get active, connect with colleagues, and show your San Juan Unified pride.

Spots are filling fast—register your team today at https://app.scoreholio.com/v2/pickleball/organizer

Don’t miss out on the fun—we’ll see you on the courts!

Sites can now begin submitting requests for the FACE Mobile, FACE information tabling, and FACE Mini-Clinics for the 2025-2026 school year! We would love to attend and support your back to school events, however our schedule fills fast! We encourage sites to submit your request as soon as possible using our FACE Outreach Request form. We look forward to working with you! If you have any questions, please contact Luis Cruz Solache at luis.cruzsolache@sanjuan.edu or call 916-979-8990.

Our FACE outreach team can come out to help support you with the following:

• FACE Mobile visits

• 15 minute staff trainings on various processes:

(Problem Resolution, Volunteers, Field Trips, Partnerships, Community Resources, Family Ed, Staff Ed, general FACE overview, etc.)

• 15 minute family clinics (parent portal, preparing for parent-teacher conferences, effective school-to-home communication, exploring district and community resources, etc.)

• Volunteer recruitment (fingerprinting available evenings/weekend events only)

• Family resource center/space/bulletin board consultation

To request a FACE Mobile visit for one of your events or outreach item listed about, please click the link below:

https://bit.ly/FACEoutreach

Check Out the upcoming regional Community Care Hubs!

May Community Care Hubs:

Thursday, May 15

3:00 - 4:30 pm

San Juan High (7551 Greenback Ln., Citrus Heights)

Thursday, May 22

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Encina High School (1400 Bell St., Sacramento)

Join us at the upcoming Community Care Hubs!

Community Care Hubs are free regional pop-up community resource fairs, hosted across the district to bring together district departments and local community partners to offer valuable information, resources, and services to families and students. It’s a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share essential tools to support student success.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

• Distribute/post the flyers above for families

• Share the Community Care Hub information with your staff and families via Talking Points, school newsletters, social media, etc. Below is a pre-made blurb to help you quickly share the info!

Talking Points Blurb: Receive support and resources at our regional Community Care Hubs! These pop-up events bring together district departments and local community partners to offer valuable resources and services to families and students. It’s a great opportunity to connect and access essential tools to support student success.

Mark your calendar for May Care Hubs on the Thursdays below from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

• May 15 @ San Juan High

• May 22 @ Encina High School

More information can be found at sanjuan.edu/communityresources

Help us spread the word about these family events focused on summer fun, learning, and community resources for families in the district! Pre-registration is not required and interpretation assistance will be available for these events!

Community Care Hub

Friday, June 13 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

San Juan High School (7551 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights)

Families are invited to come explore robotics learning activities with Superior Sports, or explore free learning materials and books for summer reading! There will also be free food boxes available and a diaper distribution for families that attend. Additionally, connect with district and community partners to learn more about programs and services available for families.

Family Fun Friday

Friday, June 27 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

William B. Pond Park - 5700 Arden Way, Carmichael

Join us at this interactive event held in partnership with Sierra Nevada Journeys! Families can participate in nature learning activities, nature walks, outdoor games, team building activities, a community resource fair, and more! The first 100 families in attendance will receive a free family swag bag. Snacks will be provided and interpretation support will be available. There will also be emergency food boxes and diapers available for families.

Back to School Fair

Friday, July 25 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fair Oaks Park - 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks

This free event is open to all families in the district and is a community celebration as we get ready for back to school! Students can receive a free backpack and essential school supplies at this event, as well as enjoy art activities with the ReCreate Genius Mobile cart! There will also be emergency food boxes, diapers, free books, and more! The first 150 families in attendance will receive a free swag bag and hot dog lunch!

More details about these events can be found on www.sanjuan.edu/familyed or by contacting our FACE office at 916-971-7929. Thank you for helping us share these exciting opportunities for families!

Free Community Food Distributions & Resources

San Juan Central Food Closet

The San Juan Unified food closet is located at the Central Enrollment Center (3700 Garfield Ave. in Carmichael) and serves families, staff and community who are in need of non-perishable food items.

Hours:

Open year round, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Closed on non-school days and holidays.

Need more information on food resources? Visit www.sanjuan.edu/resources/community-resources for more information about our district food closet and community food banks.

Hot off the press! Translated fliers coming soon!

FACE Digital Resource Library

We know how challenging and time-consuming it is to search for resources for families, so our team has been building a Digital Resource Library for all sites and departments to have access to. In this library, you'll find flyers and links for district and community resources to assist with housing, clothing, food, health, special education, college and career, community service partners, and more. We'll be adding to this library regularly, so keep checking to see what's new! The link allows anyone in San Juan to view the resources, so please feel free to share the link with your site/ department team members!

The city of Sacramento has one of the highest rates of human trafficking in the country. A 2022 report estimated more than 13,000 potential victims of human trafficking between 2015 and 2020. The numbers are exponentially growing since then, especially within our local district region. Human trafficking occurs every day on a national and global level. This crime impacts not only women and girls, but also men and boys. Many refer to human trafficking as “the crime that hides in plain sight.” Why? The signs are right in front of us, but many have not been trained to recognize them.

3Strands Global Foundation offers resources, education, and support, empowering communities to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable individuals. Thanks to a generous grant 3Strands Global Foundation received from our incredible community partners at the Rotary Club of Point West-Sacramento, our San Juan Unified students, families, staff and community now have free resources available to learn about human trafficking and important ways to help prevent it.

The flyer below can be shared with families (translated fliers will be uploaded on the FACE intranet page as we receive them back).

Stay tuned for an optional virtual, self-paced staff education course that will be available soon and professional learning hours will be awarded for completion. More information will be communicated in Behind the Scenes and Leadership Reflections.

For more information, please contact Amy Rovai Gregory (arovai@sanjuan.edu).

The new California Community Resource Guide has been added to the FACE intranet page. It's a terrific resource to share with families who may be in need of employment, healthcare, housing, transportation, food access, mental health support, or financial assistance.

The César Chávez Youth Leadership Conference and Celebration is a free college and career motivational event for junior high, high school and community college students, as well as parents and community members. Taking place on May 10 from 8:00 am-3:00 pm, the goal of this annual conference is to introduce the value of attending college - particularly to individuals who may not be considering higher education due to lack of information or financial resources.

Each year, the conference delivers an engaging program that:

• Nurtures the concept that all individuals are leaders;
• Provides information on the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admission requirements;
• Provides information on the California Community College (CCC) matriculation and enrollment process; and
• Introduces college success resources and career workforce opportunities in STEM in the public and the private sector.

This free conference averages over 1800 attendees each year, from predominantly low-income and underrepresented backgrounds. Attendees leave empowered, believing they can achieve their goals and knowing the resources available to them to do so.

To learn more and register for free, visit https://diversity.ucdavis.edu/ccylc

Did you know that EVERY student in San Juan Unified can use their student ID number as a Student Success Card to access Sacramento Public Library's digital collection of resources for free?! This not only includes digital books, comics, and manga, but also homework help, tutoring, language learning, science projects, practice tests, and hobbies!

Check out the flyer below and please share with your families and staff!

Our new online field trip request portal is live! Request trips for the 25-26 school year in the new system starting Thursday, May 1st!

Several in-person and zoom training sessions will take place the following week May 7th-11th.

District Office Board Room (3738 Walnut Ave, Carmichael)
Wednesday April 23; 3pm-5pm
Tuesday May 6; 9-11am
Wednesday May 7; 1-3pm
Tuesday June 3; 10-12pm

Digital Edge (also at District Office)
Monday May 5; 3:30pm
Tuesday May 6; 3:30pm

Zoom (link available on FACE intranet)
Wednesday May 7; 3:30pm
Thursday May 8; 3:30pm
Wednesday June 4; 3:30pm

The Field Trips to Consider page is continuing to expand!

Find information on new popular & local experiences, including vendors who will visit your campus! This is a great resource as you plan your 2025-26 field trips!

Del Dayo Elementary School students explored new heights and discovered that there are different ways to learn about STEM outside of the classroom during their field trip to iFly, an indoor skydiving center. At iFly, students learned about wind tunnels by developing predictions, making observations and experiencing science through the thrill of indoor skydiving!

This field trip was funded by the San Juan Education Foundation! Thank you, SJEF!

On March 28, students from Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School and John Barrett Middle School participated in the KidWind Challenge Junior hosted by Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). As part of the challenge, students had to build and test a one-of-a-kind wind turbine.

The STEM-filled day turned into a great achievement for the students at Barrett as they won first and second place for the highest performing wind turbine, as well as an award for best presentation.

Shout-out to this awesome group of students for representing San Juan Unified School District at this local competition!

To learn more about SMUD and the incredible resources available to educators, please visit: https://www.smud.org/In-Our-Community/Workshops-and-education-resources/Teachers-and-students

Check out all the terrific summer learning fun and supports that our wonderful partners from the Sacramento Public Library have in store for our students, families, staff and community!

Learn more about the resources below at saclibrary.org!

Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration (Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Join us as we begin Summer Reading with fun activities for kids and families at Howe Park (2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825) on May 31! Stop by between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to experience play and building activities with the Sacramento Children’s Museum, see live music and an instrument petting zoo with the Bigger Than Us Arts Collective, and check out the library Bookmobile.

Join the library's Summer Reading Challenge, June 1 - August 15.
Read freely this summer! Join our Summer Reading Challenge and read anything you want – books, ebooks, graphic novels, magazines, audiobooks – it all counts. Log your reading and complete activities to earn badges and prizes.

Specialty Checkouts

Did you know that the library has something called "Specialty Checkouts" that include a TON of super-cool items that you and your family can borrow to add some fun to your summer? Specialty checkouts help you start your own garden, power wash the walkway to it, and then celebrate your hard work by playing your favorite game or visiting a local museum. Library card holders can checkout up to 5 board games, 5 video games, 1 book club in a box, 2 Library of Things items, and 1 museum pass-- absolutely FREE! Visit https://www.saclibrary.org/Books-Media/Specialty-Checkouts for more details!

A Wide Variety of Supports

The library is much more than just books! Did you know that they have an entire Educational Resource section where you can find job coaching, career development, GED support, Citizenship services, adult education, health literacy, geneology assistance, makerspaces, writer's corners, early learning, and more! Check it out at https://www.saclibrary.org/education

The San Juan Education Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2025 STARS Hall of Fame Awards! At the San Juan Education Foundation's annual gala, An Evening with the Stars on Friday, October 10, alumni, educators, and community champions who embody innovation, leadership, and excellence will be honored.

Do you know a distinguished San Juan graduate blazing a trail in their field? A former educator whose legacy continues to inspire? Or a community member who has gone above and beyond to support our schools?

Help us shine a light on their incredible impact!
Submit your nomination today for:
STARS Hall of Fame – Honoring distinguished alumni
Legacy STAR Award – Celebrating extraordinary former educators
Shining STAR Award – Recognizing outstanding supporters of our district

Nominations are open through June 6

Submit your nomination here! https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/89034-San-Juan-Education-Foundation

The 43rd annual Fair Oaks Chicken Run is on Sunday, May 5. Runners will be taken down the scenic streets and pathways of Old Fair Oaks knowing that their hard work will benefit the community, as a portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting the San Juan Education Foundation.

Whether you want to participate in their competitive five-mile race, run or walk in their non-competitive two-mile course or enroll your child in the Chicken Chase Kids Race, this event has something for everyone. For more information about the event and how to register, please visit the Fair Oaks Chicken Run website.

There are so many wonderful student, family and community engagement highlights happening around the district! We'd love to spotlight any of those efforts that your site or department is doing! Send us an email at face@sanjuan.edu and we'll highlight your shoutout in the next FACE Forum newsletter!

Kingswood K-8 celebrated diversity by plannig their first Family Multicultural Night! Each grade level offered cultural activities linked to home learning, delicious multicultural food, community partner booths, and festive music provided by Kingswood's band and San Juan High School's band! It was an incredible night of learning and celebrating across cultures. Way to go, Kingswood!

A week of celebration and appreciation of cultural diversity kicked off on Bella Vista's campus on April 21. Students filled the quad during lunch to participate in various activities for their annual World Culture Week! From traditional food samples to dancing to wearing cultural clothing, students found a way to embrace their cultures and celebrate each other's unique and important cultures. Fantastic job, Bella Vista!

San Juan Unified School District’s Special Education Department and Community Advisory Committee honored outstanding students, staff and community members at the 36th annual You Light The Way Awards (YLTW)! Congratulations to students Parker Levine Scheidegger and Samrita Naidu from Rio Americano High School, teachers Jody Presto from Orangevale Open K-8, Shane Molaison from Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School and Baily Bowden from Will Rogers Middle School, and Ralph Richardson Center PTA members James and Monique Moraga and Sarah Medal! Thank you to all who help light the way to meet the needs of all students! You can learn more about these honorees at sanjuan.edu/yltw2025

The annual Kid's Art Festival was a fantastic way celebrate the creativity of San Juan Unified School District’s students! The free event showcased student talent and included live music and dance, art made by students, hands-on art stations and food trucks. It was a great day for families to come together, explore student work and let kids get creative! Thank you to Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District for their partnership and support showcasing the talents of our young artists.

Click the link below to access Aprilh's newsletter and see all the resources, information and supports for you and your school community!

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