The FACE Forum

Happy end of the year, San Juan Unified colleagues! Phew! We made it! We know the 2024-25 school year wasn’t always the easiest, but we made it through thanks to each and every one of YOU! Thank you for all the dedication and heart you've put into making this year a successful one. You are an incredible difference maker for your students, staff, families and school community and we can't thank you enough for all you have done and continue to do to make San Juan Unified such a great place to be. Please take a moment this summer to catch your breath, relax, and recharge. You deserve every single moment of it!

Inside this final FACE Forum newsletter of the school year, you'll find summer resources and events for families and staff, summer community supports, partnership highlights, summer programs, 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 and your teams have done this year and continue to do to support our students, families, colleagues and community! Have a restful and relaxing summer ahead!

~Your FACE Friends

We're excited to announce that Vanessa Valenzuela has joined our team as our new Facilitator focusing on volunteer support and partnership vetting! Vanessa has been with the district since 2021 with her most recent role as a School Community Prevention Assistant. Vanessa brings knowledge in coordination of school-based programs, facilitation of prevention programs for students, community partner engagement, as well as family engagement experience. Vanessa was born and raised in Sacramento/Fair Oaks area and is a proud alumna of American River College and Sacramento State. She loves spending time outdoors, especially going on walks to the river.

Vanessa will be assisting schools and departments with increasing volunteerism, providing customer support to our volunteers, and vetting new site and district community partnerships. Feel free to reach out to Vanessa any time and if you see her around, say hello and welcome her to the team! Vanessa.valenzuela@sanjuan.edu

To show appreciation for all that our teams do to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, colleagues and communities, check out this month's Morale Booster! We've mailed these to each site and administrator as a special thank you for all you've done this year! Have others that you'd like to also recognize? We've included the editable doc and image so you can print out your own copy to share with others who are also making a difference every day!

Summer is filled with many important diversity and inclusion dates to learn more about! June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, celebrating the diversity, history, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. This month also includes events emphasizing love, acceptance, and the importance of countering hate speech. July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities. This month also includes significant cultural and national observances that promote equality and inclusion. Take a look below at some of the diversity highlights of each of the summer months to learn more!

June Diversity Calendar 2025 Highlights:

Loving Day – June 12
Loving Day commemorates the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia, which struck down laws banning interracial marriage. It’s a celebration of love, equality, and the right to marry regardless of race.

International Day of Countering Hate Speech – June 18
This day raises awareness about the harm caused by hate speech and promotes action to counter it through dialogue and education. It encourages unity and respect, aiming to create safer, more inclusive communities worldwide.

International Autistic Pride Day – June 18
Autistic Pride Day celebrates neurodiversity and the unique perspectives and talents of autistic individuals. It’s a day for acceptance and understanding, promoting respect for autism as a natural variation of human experience.

Juneteenth – June 19
Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S. and is celebrated as a day of freedom, resilience, and remembrance. It honors Black history and culture, with festivities, education, and reflection.

World Refugee Day – June 20
World Refugee Day recognizes the courage and contributions of refugees worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes. It’s a reminder of the need for compassion and support for displaced individuals, advocating for their rights and protection.

July Diversity Calendar 2025 Highlights:

Independence Day – July 4
Celebrated in the U.S., Independence Day marks the anniversary of the nation’s Declaration of Independence in 1776. It’s a day of festivities, honoring freedom with parades, fireworks, and gatherings.

International Non-Binary People’s Day – July 14
This day brings visibility to non-binary people, celebrating gender diversity and raising awareness about the unique challenges they face. It promotes acceptance and respect for non-binary identities worldwide.

International Day of Friendship – July 30
This day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2011. The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. The resolution places emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity.

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!

First Day of 2025-26 School Year: August 14

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

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Enrollment: 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

Friday, June 13, 10:00 am-12:00 pm- San Juan High (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.

Join us at our Summer Family Fun Friday!

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

Kick off the next school year at our Back to School Fair!

Friday, July 25 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at 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 Summer FACE Family Workshops! www.sanjuan.edu/familyed

• Building Blocks for Effective Co-Parenting

Meets weekly on Wednesday from 6:00-7:30 pm (June 25, July 5, July 9, and July 16)

Mesa Verde High School - 7501 Carriage Dr, Citrus Heights 95621

Family Engagement Video Library

Check out our new pre-recorded learning videos for parents/caregivers/school staff in our NEW Family Engagement Video Library at www.sanjuan.edu/familyed under the "Family Engagement Video Library" tab.

Staff Professional Development Opportunities

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

• "Dealing with Difficult Parents" FACE Virtual Summer Book Study (June 14-August 10)
• SCOE Parent Teacher Home Visit Training- June 24 (see flier in staff PD section further below)
• River Oaks/ Trevor Project Suicide Prevention Training (see flier in staff PD section further below)

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

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!

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

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 is launching a brand-new series called Building Blocks for Effective Co-Parenting, a curriculum-based family education class, which is starting in June at Mesa Verde High School (7501 Carriage Dr, Citrus Heights 95621). This four-week class series will be held on Wednesdays and is designed for families seeking practical, relatable tools for successful co-parenting. Topics covered in the class include navigating how to support children through separation, ways to help children manage their emotions, effective co-parenting and communication strategies, and tools to foster a supportive home environment. All participants will receive a free class curriculum guide designed for facilitated peer discussions, group activities, and personal reflections. This course offers valuable insights and skills to help birth parents, guardians, caregivers, foster parents, and parent figures and can be used for court-required parenting courses. The class will meet from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on June 25, July 5, July 9, and July 16. Dinner and childcare assistance will be provided. For more details and registration, please visit www.sanjuan.edu/familyed or contact our office at 916-971-7929.

Did you know that 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.

Check out all the videos on our playlist that we've released each month this past school by visiting www.sanjuan.edu/familyed.

As you reflect on this school year and plan for the next one, are you looking to help build capacity and knowledge with your families around ways they can support their students and improve home-to-school partnership? In the PDF below is a detailed list of engaging family education workshops offered by our FACE team. Workshops can be custom-built and tailored to suit your school’s needs, times, and are conducted in person or hybrid. For more information, contact Luis Cruz Solache (luis.cruzsolache@sanjuan.edu).

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.

As you reflect on this school year and plan for the next one, are you looking to increase your staff’s knowledge around strengthening partnerships with students, families and community, improving student outcomes, and deepening effective family engagement on and off campus? Our FACE team is available to facilitate professional development opportunities and workshops on a wide-range of family engagement topics and can even customize professional learning based on your site needs. Click on the PDF below for examples of professional learning FACE can provide for you and your team!

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!

Are you looking to build your partnership with families through one of the most effective family engagement strategies there is, while also earning professional learning hours? Hosted by the Sacramento County Office of Education Community Schools Team, this interactive session centers on building the capacity of educators to effectively build meaningful relationships with the families of their students, starting with a voluntary home visit. Learn about PTHV's distinct five non-negotiable core practices and how and why they lead to success. If you're interested in attending, spaces are limited so register at the link on the flier as soon as possible! Once you attend, please send Amy Rovai Gregory (arovai@sanjuan.edu) an email for attendance verification and then PL hours will be awarded. Thank you for your interest in Home Visits!

River Oaks Center for Children and The Trevor Project, in collaboration with Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services is offering a free suicide prevention training this June. See the flier below for more information and registration!

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!

Note: The PDF below includes translations of the Family Summer Fun and Summer Programs fliers in all district-translated languages.

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.

San Juan Unified School District is offering free summer meals! All children 18 years of age and younger can enjoy free meals at any of the locations listed on the flyer below. The PDF attachment includes translated fliers in all district translated languages.

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!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Roaab9q0nSbMBTZ6Ef3nzVJ8BRxtgPj?usp=sharing

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 are also included in the attached PDF below).

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.

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-- perfect for summer exploring! Check out the flyer below and please share with your families and staff!

Let’s take a moment to show our incredible volunteers how much they mean to our school community! Volunteers play a vital role in creating a positive, enriching environment for our students, and their time, energy, and dedication deserve to be recognized. Whether it’s through a small thank-you note, a special event, or simply acknowledging their efforts, showing appreciation can make a world of difference

The FACE department has some volunteer appreciation key chains! If you’d like some, please email volunteer@sanjuan.edu with the quantity and where they should be sent. These will be sent via district mail, so please also include who they should be addressed to.

It's never too early to stay informed—be on the lookout for our upcoming evening fingerprint clinics, resuming at the start of the new academic school year.

Our new online field trip request portal is live! Request trips for the 25-26 school year in the new system now!

Several in-person and zoom training sessions have been taking place and will continue to do so. For questions or training needs, please reach out to Emily Red (emily.red@sanjuan.edu) or Natalia Aguirre-Mazzi (natalia.aguirre@sanjuan.edu).

District Office Board Room (3738 Walnut Ave, Carmichael)
Tuesday June 3; 10-12pm

Zoom (link available on FACE intranet)
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!

Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm is now open for Fall 2025 field trip reservations!

https://www.bishopspumpkinfarm.com/FieldTrips

On May 21st, 87 of our San Juan Unified community partners were celebrated for their amazing contributions to our school communities at our Most Valued Partner (MVP) reception at the Aerospace Museum of California. Those receiving MVP honors this year were specifically nominated by district or site leadership for the work they've done this year to amplify partnership supports within the four directions of our new strategic plan. We also were thrilled to present a new Game Changer Award to four of our incredible partners-- one per strategic direction-- for the exemplary way they've provided supports within each of those direction areas. Students and colleagues who have been directly impacted by those partnerships were able to surprise the awardees with their Game Changer Awards and share how much those partnerships have changed their lives, and it was such a powerful, wonderful way to see what a difference our partners make! We are so thankful for all that our partners do to help our students, families, staff and community!

For families looking for resources for summer programming to support students with disabilities, check out these organizations below! The attached PDF has accessible links that will take you to the websites for more information.

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

Creating connections, inspiring collaboration, and cultivating community, the mission of the San Juan Education Foundation is to harness the combined power of philanthropy and partnership to propel student achievement and enrich the lives of educators. Founded in 1991, they provide support through the PROPEL Grant Program and a broad scholarship portfolio.

The San Juan Education Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2025 STARS Hall of Fame and Special Recognition Awards, honoring the people who make the San Juan Unified School District shine.

These annual awards celebrate the remarkable alumni, educators, and community partners who exemplify innovation, leadership, and excellence—and who represent the very best of San Juan Unified.

They invite our entire community to help recognize outstanding individuals in one of three categories:

• STARS Hall of Fame: Distinguished San Juan Unified alumni who have made a lasting impact in their professions and communities.

• Legacy STAR Award (new in 2025): Former San Juan Unified educators—classified or certificated—whose lifetime of service has shaped generations of students.

• Bryan McKrell Shining STAR Award: Individuals or organizations whose exceptional contributions have elevated the mission of the Foundation or District.

Honorees will be celebrated at the San Juan Education Foundation’s annual gala “An Evening with the STARS” on October 10, 2025.

Nominate someone who inspires you—help shine a spotlight on those who make our community exceptional.

Submit your nomination by June 22 and learn more at https://www.sanjuaneducationfoundation.org/

Effective problem resolution starts with a regulated mind and body. As we enter the summer months, it’s important to take time to recharge, through rest, movement, mindfulness, or simply doing what brings you joy. When we pour into ourselves, we return more grounded, patient, and equipped to navigate the conflicts and complexities that arise in our schools. Self-regulation is the foundation of conflict resolution. When we model calm, we create space for clarity, connection, and constructive solutions. This summer, make space to restore, you’ll thank yourself come fall.

Would you like a mini presentation tailored for your staff around the topic of customer service or working with difficult people? Keep the Problem Resolution Office in mind for any professional development needs around these or similar topics for the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. The goal of these trainings is to provide practical strategies to enhance communication, de-escalate tense situations, and create positive outcomes while maintaining high customer service. Presentation requests can be sent to the Elizabeth.Lopez@sanjuan.edu and will be created with a focus on topics most beneficial for your staff and tailored to best fit the needs of your school.

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!

Families and community partners joined us for our first FACE FamFest, a fun family celebration focused on health, wellness and family engagement! Families participated in sports, dance, art, music, social and emotional wellness, and a community partner village-- all of which helped them learn ways to have healthy fun together! Many thanks to Sami's Circuit, Superior Sports, and ReCreate for the fun family activities, along with all the rest of our amazing community partners who participated in our partner village! And congratulations to Arden Middle School who had the highest number of attendees! You win a family engagement grant to help support your family engagement initiatives next school year! Thank you to all who helped spread the word about FamFest! We're looking forward to our next districtwide family engagement event coming up in the fall-- our Families Matter Conference! Stay tuned!

Marvin Marshall hosted its second annual Grandfather, Uncle, Father, Friend and Families (G.U.F.F.) Field Day, where students participated in many fun activities alongside their male role models, including soccer, relay races, bean bag toss, community resource fair, and snack time! This annual event is always an awesome way to bring students and their male role models together in a fun, engaging, supportive way. Awesome job, Marvin Marshall and the ECE team!

Mira Loma hosted a student-led celebration that brought families and the greater community together to honor the many cultures that call Mira Loma home! The celebration was filled with Taiko drums, traditional dances from Vietnam, China and beyond, and included talent displays from many other countries all around the world. The event included a wide array of multicultural booths, delicious international food, and dozens of cultural student group performances. Fantastic job recognizing and celebrating diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences of students and families, Mira Loma!

This month, six incredible honorees were celebrated for exemplifying the spirit of San Juan-- exhibiting exceptional character, removing barriers, and providing inclusive environments for all. Congratulations to this year's amazing Spirit of San Juan Award winners-- Taya Baggett, Sonia Botello, Kristi Char, Sara Opeyany, Anna Stellmacher, and Baryalai Talash. To learn more about them, visit sanjuan.edu/spirit2025.

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

https://secure.smore.com/n/2wk3m

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Email: face@sanjuan.edu
Website: www.sanjuan.edu/face
Location: 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA, USA
Phone: (916) 971-7929
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