San Juan Scene - March 3, 2026

What does it look like when classrooms are intentionally designed to make student thinking visible?

Building Thinking Classrooms is happening in schools across San Juan Unified, and John Barrett Middle School is one example of this work in action.

Watch to see how math classrooms across our district are strengthening problem-solving and student ownership.

Students, parents, staff and community members are encouraged to attend the following Board of Education and committee meetings:

• Facilities Committee Meeting – Tuesday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m.

• Curriculum, Standards, Instructional & Student Services Committee Meeting – Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m.

• District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting – Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m.

• Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m.

• LCAP Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – Thursday, March 19, at 6 p.m.

• Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m.

• Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting – Wednesday, March 25, at 6 p.m.
  
  

All meetings will be held at the San Juan Unified School District Office (Board Room), 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael.

Families are invited to these upcoming workshops and events in March:

• The next Community Care Hub is on March 26 at El Camino Fundamental High School from 3 to 4:30 p.m. This month’s Care Hub will feature additional health-focused resources, as well as a job fair.

• Join us for a virtual session on Navigating the CAASPP Journey: Strategies for Student Success on March 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. Discover valuable tips and effective strategies to help your child succeed in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).

• Attend a session on Understanding Special Education and Your IEP on March 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the San Juan Unified School District office. This session is for parents and caregivers with a child on an IEP (Individualized Educational Program) in Special Education.

• Join us for Talleres Familiares: Keys to High School Success (presented in Spanish) on March 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Learn important information to help your student have a smooth transition and start high school.

Learn more about these upcoming events at sanjuan.edu/familyed.

Families can also visit the video library to watch a video on “Fostering Conflict Resolution Skills.”

The way you talk about your child to others can provide a motivation boost—or discourage further effort. For a positive effect:

• Do assume your child is listening if within earshot. Kids pick up on tone and context as well as words.

• Do praise your child for demonstrating things that are important to you: learning, responsibility, persistence, etc.