Supt's Scoop

SJHS Puente students hosted special guest, Telemundo News Anchor Enrique Chiabra on December 6 and heard his story of going from an undocumented immigrant to a successful newscaster.

Dignitaries, staff, family members and friends gathered for the Rose Salgado Elementary School groundbreaking on December 11. The new elementary school on Vernon Ave. will open in 2025. Rose, who had a passion for education and a desire for each and every student to have a positive and strong academic and personal/social foundation, served as an SJUSD Board of Trustee for ten years and on the Soboba Indians Tribal Council for twenty-eight years.

November 2023 Winners

🏆 Megan Cope Elementary

🏆 Monte Vista Middle

🏆 San Jacinto Leadership Academy

The elementary trophy battle is heating up and Sammy Seahawk flew over to SJE to "show them what a champion looks like!" The SJE tigers roared "BEAT COPE" in response!!

Each month the winning school receives bragging rights, the coveted attendance trophy AND a lunchtime BBQ for all students and staff!

MONICA HERRERA (School, Family & Community Liaison, Edward Hyatt World Language Academy) Ms. Monica is an AMAZING School, Family & Community Liaison who we greatly appreciate for her quick and friendly service to our students, staff and parents! She is always a sweet helper with bright ideas to make things run smoothly.

DR. EMILY PRICE (Principal, Megan Cope Elementary) Dr. Price has been an amazing leader for our school. She supports teachers and encourages a positive PLC program. I have valued the time having teachers observe other teachers to improve their instruction.

MARIA OROPEZA (Special Education Instructional Aide, Mtn. View High) Maria is so kind, helpful and generous! She is a team player who is always willing to go above and beyond. She comes into work every day with a smile on her face! We are so appreciative of her efforts and support and we are happy she is a part of our Warrior family!

JEANIE STANFIELD (Teacher, Monte Vista Middle) Ms. Stanfield is always willing to help. She is patient and understanding and has gone out of her way to make sure that others are successful. She is very kind and she truly loves her job!

CLARA ZAVALA (Administrative Secretary, Special Education) Clara is an amazing asset to our team! She pours herself into making our department run smoothly. Whatever task I ask her to complete, she carries it out with excellence. She has made my transition to the District easy! She is the glue that holds our department together by her ability to “step up to the plate” whenever needed and in her strength to go “above and beyond” for the students and staff that we serve.

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KASSANDRA MARTINEZ (Office Clerk, Estudillo Elementary) As our office clerk, Kassandra builds strong relationships and her connection with students and families is remarkable. She is caring, kind and internalizes our Leader in Me 7 Habits! Her passion for our Eagles is incredible and she sets an example for all staff and students. Thank you Ms. Kass!

JOHN DAVIS (Teacher, San Jacinto High) Mr. Davis did an amazing job with the SJHS fall theater production, A Night of One Acts. The students were fantastic–so well prepared and entertaining. Mr. Davis and the students clearly put in a lot of time and the result was fantastic. Thank you Mr. Davis for giving our students the opportunity to really shine!

PRISCILLA GRIJALVA (Counselor, San Jacinto Leadership Academy) Ms. Grijalva was recently recognized for her work with McKinney Vento/Foster students by the Give Something Back California non-profit organization. She is a counselor who truly gives back each and every day. She takes the time to listen and provide guidance for all of the cadets at SJLA. She works tirelessly to make sure that SJLA is the greatest school, with the greatest cadets in the world!

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