San Juan Scene - June 2, 2026
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News for San Juan Unified - June 2, 2026
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Students and staff recognized at the 2026 Spirit of San Juan Awards
It was a night of celebration and honor at El Camino Fundamental High School’s Center for the Arts on May 14 for the 13th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards. During the ceremony, four honorees were recognized for exhibiting exceptional character, removing barriers and providing an inclusive environment for all.
Along with our 2026 Spirit of San Juan honorees, we also recognized our 2026 Classified Employees of the Year and 2027 Teachers of the Year.
A note from Superintendent Bassanelli: Celebrating student achievement
Student success can take many forms, from building confidence as a young reader to making a voice heard within the community or reclassifying from English learner to proficient in English.
Throughout the 2025–26 school year, we’ve seen encouraging progress across our district in early literacy outcomes, gains in math achievement, and reductions in chronic absenteeism.
These accomplishments reflect the valuable work happening across San Juan Unified.
Leading students to success: BSUs celebrate the end of the school year
On May 13, Black Student Unions from K-8, middle and high schools across San Juan Unified School District attended the end-of-year reflection and celebration event led by Black Students of California United.
With a focus on celebrating accomplishments, the day began with a rite-of-passage and cording ceremony for 12th graders. Students then networked with peers and advisors while learning about each school’s efforts at the BSU Excellence Expo. After a day filled with learning and leadership, students returned to their school with a clear vision of their goals for the next school year and words of affirmation to share.
A great milestone: San Juan Unified honors over 100 retirees
San Juan Unified School District hosted the annual retirement reception on May 19, recognizing over 100 retirees. Through their years of service, these dedicated individuals have contributed to our district and school communities in remarkable ways that have left an impact on staff, students and community members.
Summer meals available to students at three San Juan Unified schools
San Juan Unified will offer free summer meals for children 18 years of age and younger at select school sites.
All meals must be consumed on site. There are no income requirements, enrollment requirements or paperwork needed to participate.
Please note that meals will not be served on June 19 or July 3 due to holidays.
Del Dayo ELD teacher uses AI tool to support student reclassification
Del Dayo Elementary School teacher Kathleen Records is one of several teachers across San Juan Unified School District exploring how district-approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as MagicSchool AI and MagicStudent, can help personalize instruction and support diverse learners.
Records, an English Language Development (ELD) teacher, said she has used MagicStudent to provide additional guided feedback for sixth-grade student Asra, who is preparing for reclassification, a milestone where English learner students meet language proficiency and academic criteria to transition out of English language services.
What's happening this month
Students, parents, staff and community members are encouraged to attend the following Board of Education and committee meetings:
Facilities Committee Meeting - Tuesday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m.
Curriculum, Standards, Instructional & Student Services Committee Meeting - Wednesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting - Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m.
Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Meeting - Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting - Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m.
Board of Education, Curriculum and Citizens’ Bond Committee meetings will be held at the San Juan Unified School District Office (Board Room), 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael.
The Facilities Committee meeting will be held at the San Juan Unified Digital Edge, 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael.
To stay up to date on all committee meetings or learn more about each committee, visit www.sanjuan.edu/committees.
Upcoming events for families in June and July
Families are invited to these upcoming events in June and July:
The next Community Care Hub is on June 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at Whitney Avenue Elementary School. Join us to learn about essential tools and resources to help support student success all summer long.
Family Fun Friday will take place on June 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sacramento Bar Park in Fair Oaks. Join us for a fun event that brings families together through nature, teamwork and learning.
In celebration of the World Cup and a summer focus on family literacy, we’re hosting United For Learning - A World Cup Family Event on July 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ralph Richardson Center.
The FACE Back to School Fair is taking place on July 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at El Camino Fundamental High School.
Learn more about these events at sanjuan.edu/familyed.
Family tip of the month: Plan a summer of learning
Summer offers countless opportunities for children to learn in ways that don’t feel like school. To promote learning all season:
Grow a garden together. Choosing, planting and caring for plants is a hands-on way to practice science, math and reasoning skills.
Have a weekly game night. Choose board games that involve reading, math and strategic thinking.
Sign up for a reading program at the library. These often include read-alouds, contests, book clubs and crafts.
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