Eagle Family Update

Monday, October 26 - Movie Night - in the cafeteria @ 6 pm

Tuesday, October 27 - Information meeting for the June 2027 trip to Spain & France - Room 45

Thursday, October 29 - 31 - Musical Production performances begin 7 pm "Little Women"

Friday, October 30 - Haunted House

Friday, October 30 - Costume contest at lunch in the quad, sign up in Room 60

Monday, November 2 - Canned food drive begins - until November 19th

Tuesday, November 3 - Open Enrollment Information Night - 6 pm for Incoming Students

Thursday, November 5 - Visitation Day - Incoming students

Friday, November 6 - End of grading period - Progress report

Monday, November 9 - Winter sports parent meeting - 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Tuesday, November 10 - Skate Night - 6 pm

Wednesday, November 11 - November 13 - No school - Veteran's Holiday

Mr. Hasdovic is selecting Sean Tolward for his Student Spotlight this week! Sean is a student in his Personal Finance class, first period. Despite being called out of class frequently for taking care of Journalism assignments, Sean manages to do the learning he needs to in class and his grade is looking great! He actively participates and when he does so, wisdom always comes forth. But, truly, the REAL reason he is my spotlight is because of his endearing personality. Since the start of the school year Sean would greet me out in front of my class and wish me well - this was before I even had him as a student! I didn't (yet) even know his name! We quickly developed a "fist-bump-combo" that is all our own, and he makes ME feel really welcome at El Camino and happy to have my job!🙂

Incoming freshman and new students are invited to our upcoming Open Enrollment Information Night and Visitation Days.

Information Night - November 3, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the large gym

Visitation Day Tours -

1. November 5, 2026 8:30-11:00 or 12:00-2:00 pm - Principal's Office
2. December 8, 2026 8:30-11:30 or 12:30-3:00 pm - Principal's Office
3. January 6, 2027 8:30-11:30 or 12:30-3:00 pm - Principal's Office

California Scholarship Federation (CSF) applications are available now in the Counseling Office. They are due no later than October 30th. Please see attachment for more information on CSF and if you have any questions, come to the Counseling office during lunch or after school. Go Eagles!

Your school senior portraits are due for the yearbook by November 2nd. Please reach out to Bill Smith Photography to schedule your senior portrait photography session no later than October 30th. You may call or text 916-749-1026 to schedule your sitting now. Emailing them is another option at services@billsmithphoto.com

The deadline to purchase a yearbook senior ad is November 21st. Please go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with school code 6224 for pricing and options. If you have any questions please contact Yearbook Advisor Liz Sansone: elizabeth.sansone@sanjuan.edu

AP Exam Registration for Block 1 NOW OPEN!

Students taking AP classes may now register for their corresponding exams by going to https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/052710 and signing up. Students have until November 6th to complete their exam orders. Any student who chooses to register after this date will be charged $45 for each exam. Fee waivers and financial assistance do not include late fees of any kind. For more information, including steps on how to register, please refer to attached AP Exam Signup Steps. Any students choosing to not take an AP exam MUST email Mr. Beedy, the AP Coordinator, at john.beedy@sanjuan.edu.

Registration Window: September 11th-November 6th

Counselors are here to support students with:

• Academic planning
• College and career planning
• Social-emotional needs that arise at school
• Therapy referrals, when appropriate

To meet with a counselor, please schedule an appointment using their Calendly link below. Counselors are available to meet with students and families by appointment. Students may also drop in during lunch.

Counselor Caseloads

• Colleen Honegger: A–C & AVID — Book an Appointment with Ms. Honegger
• Beth Hein Sanchez: D–G & EPI — Book an Appointment with Ms. Hein-Sanchez
• Emily Greene: H–Ma & English Learners Book Appointment with Mrs. Greene
• John Beedy: Mc–Z & AP Coordinator — Book an Appointment with Mr. Beedy

Graduation & College Admission Requirements

Seniors: CSU and UC applications are due November 30, 2026. For letters of reference please see our website here Counseling Website
As a reminder, Senior parent forum slides our Course Catalog and A–G requirements for admission to four-year colleges and universities can be found here: Course Catalog

2026–27 Grading Periods

• Term 1: August 13–October 11
• Term 2: October 12–January 4
• Term 3: January 5–March 21
• Term 4: March 22–June 9

Mental Health Resources

Students and families can find additional mental health support and resources through San Juan Unified School District: Mental Health Support Resources

Counseling Website

Custom El Camino blankets just dropped, and they are ONLY available for a limited time. Premium woven, made-to-order, and straight-up gorgeous. Blankets will be received in mid-December!

Get yours before they are gone! Last day to order is October 27th.

https://spectatorsport.com/c/el-camino-fundamental-eagles-mr44tq4r2s-1

El Camino Website

Front Office Staff Contact Information

Calendar of Events

2026-27 Family Handbook