Eagle Family Update
May 4, 2025
Feel the Spirit! Feel the Pride! Be an Eagle!
CONGRATULATIONS!
*Parker Holzgang was selected as a winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in the 6th Congressional District. Parker's art will be displayed in Washington D.C. and he will be given a trip to attend a ceremony in Washington as well. Way to go Parker.
*Jayda Gross won 2nd place in the Congressional Art Competition. Her artwork will be displayed in Ami Bera's Office for one year! Congrats Jayda.
*Ilaina Yavrom won 4th place for her painting at the Kingsley Inspiration Art Show! Nice job.
Congratulations to all of these talented artists!
Upcoming Events
Monday, May 5th - Friday, May 16 - AP Testing - see testing schedule below
Saturday, May 17 - Senior Ball - Details below
Monday, May 19 - Friday, May 23 - "Spring Art Show 2025" in the Library
Wednesday, May 21 - Senior Awards Night - Performing Arts Center 6:00 pm
Monday, May 26 - No School - Memorial Day Holiday
Thursday, May 29 - Senior Honors Breakfast - Invitation Only - Small Gym
Friday, May 30 - Senior Rally and Senior Sunset
Thursday, June 5 - Graduation Practice - Mandatory - 2:15 pm after school - large gym
Friday, June 6 - Senior Checkout and Breakfast - Small Gym
Friday, June 6 - Graduation - Large Gym - Students arrive at 6:30 pm Ceremony starts 7:30 pm
Friday, June 6 - All Nigh Grad - Country Club Lanes - 10:00 pm (after graduation)
1st Annual El Camino Commitment Ceremony
It was an honor to celebrate our 2025 Seniors at the first annual El Camino Commitment Ceremony where students were recognized for their future plans.
Student Government News
- Freshman class fundraiser - May 6 at Mark and Monica's, 4751 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael
- Senior Ball - will be held May 17th from 7-10 pm at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria. Tickets are on sale for $50 starting this week in the finance office. The price will not change and the last day to buy tickets is May 16th. The theme will be The Diamond Ball: The Bridgerton Inspired dance.
- Attention Seniors: Overdue books, chromebooks and textbooks need to be returned before purchasing senior ball tickets. You additionally will not be able to walk at graduation if you have outstanding fines. Look under your bed and get those fines cleared now!
- The student store is now open for business! It will be open every Thursday after school in from of A4. Selling snacks and EC gear! Snacks will range from $1-$10 and EC gear prices vary. Stop by to support future EC events and activities. Cash only.
- Senior sweatshirts on sale with limited quantities available. $50 cash or check in Room 40. Additionally, if you purchase a sweatshirt online and have not received it, come to Room 40 with your receipt to pick it up.
Theater Fest
El Camino Theatre Company attended the 2025 San Juan Theatre Festival, and our student actors did El Camino proud! Ten students competed in various categories, and we had multiple winners! Levi Aguilar won a bronze medal in Monologues; Mick Schrodetzki won two silver medals, for Monologues and Musical Theatre; Quinn Reynolds won a gold medal in Monologues; Diamond Barbee won first place in the Senior Scholarship Auditions. Congrats to all!
El Camino Theatre Company - Spring Play
El Camino Theatre Company will present the spring play, SHE KILLS MONSTERS next week, May 8-10th. Performances are every night at 7pm, with a matinee on May 10th at 1pm. SHE KILLS MONSTERS tells the story of Agnes Evans, an average girl who loses little sister Tilly in a car accident. Having been very distant from her sister while she was alive, Agnes embarks on an adventure to get to know her sister better by playing a Dungeons & Dragons module that Tilly had written, and discovers things she'd never imagined. The plot takes place in reality and in the imaginary game world. Warning: there will be dragons... Get your tickets here:
https://dashboard.onthestage.tickets/productions/67c9f217b8e945423b936e5f"
Senior Ball season
As we enter into Senior Ball season, there is that added cost of so many necessary items the students need or want. We are here to help ease that cost. The "Thrift The Runway" student store will be open in the front quad, every day at lunch, (except Tuesdays) after school and by appointment. We have formal and semi-formal wear, slacks, blouses, suits, tuxedoes, button up shirts and ties, shoes and jewelry plus so much more. These items are FREE of charge to the students and families. If guardians would like to shop with their student, contact Ms. Lesley Leatherwood, Parent Family Support Ambassador, FACE Department here at El Camino in Room #9 across from the attendance office or call (916) 971-7454. Donations are gladly accepted!
Senior Information
- Senior Ball - May 17 from 7-10pm at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
- Senior Rally - Friday, May 30th
- Senior Sunset - Friday, May 30th
- Overdue books, chromebooks and textbooks need to be returned before purchasing ball tickets and before graduation. If they are cleared up, you will not be able to walk at graduation.
- Cap and Gown orders are now closed - Herff Jones will have a limited supply on hand at the senior breakfast available to purchase, limited to stock on hand. Cash, Apple Pay or debit/credit cards will be accepted. They will also have an inventory of the following at reduced pricing: As supply's last.
- ICE Tassels - $20.00
- Memory Tassels - $15.00
- Hoodies - small - $10.00
- Joggers - small - $10.00
- Jerseys - small - $15.00
Counseling Updates
Term 3 grades are now available for students and families to see in Q Portal. Students and families are encouraged to do the following:
- Log in as soon as possible to review final grades.
- Direct any questions or concerns regarding reported grades to their teachers for clarification.
- Seniors who have failed a class or have questions regarding graduation should meet with their assigned school counselors immediately.
PTSA News
- Senior Grad Night information forms are available in the Principal's Office or you can order online at: ECHS PTSA - Grad Night
- If you are interested in a lawn sign for your senior, the order deadline if April 30th. Sign cost is $15
- Graduation t-shirt and lawn sign is $25
- Senior Grad Night ticket, lawn sign and t-shirt is $125
- Nominations for the 2025-2026 El Camino PTSA Board and now being accepted: https://secure.smore.com/n/udcf5
- Updated PTSA website: https://sites.google.com/sanjuan.edu/echsptsa/home
- PTSA Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/5bvnj
- Parent volunteers needed to help proctor AP tests. Please email Mr. Beedy at John.beedy@sanjuan.edu
AP Testing Schedule
AP exams are scheduled to take begin on Monday, May 5, and will conclude on Friday, May 16.
Monday, May 5
Biology: 8:00 am - 11:30 am in Room 24
Tuesday, May 6
Chemistry: 8:00 am - 11:30 am in the Small Gym
US Government & Politics: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm in the Small Gym
Wednesday, May 7
English Literature & Composition: 8:00 am - 11:30 am in the Small Gym
Thursday, May 8
Statistics: 8:00 am - 11:30 am in the Small Gym
Friday, May 9
US History: 8:00 am - 11:30 am in the Small Gym
Monday, May 12
Calculus AB: 8:00 am - 11:30 am in the Small Gym
Calculus BC: 8:00 am - 11:30 am in the Small Gym
AP Seminar: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm in the Small Gym
Tuesday, May 13
Precalculus: 8:00 am - 11:30 am in the Small Gym
Environmental Science: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm in the Small Gym
Wednesday, May 14
English Language & Composition: 8:00 am - 11:30 am in the Small Gym
Thursday, May 15
Spanish Language & Culture: 8:00 am - 11:30 am in the Small Gym
Computer Science Principles: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm in the Small Gym
Friday, May 16
Psychology: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm in the Small Gym
*Art and Design: Friday, May 9, 2025 (5:00 pm PST) is the deadline for AP Art and Design students to submit their three portfolio components as final in the AP Digital Portfolio.
Artist of the Week
Teacher Sean Bill is proud to announce that Ariana Gonzalez, a senior advanced ceramics student, has earned the title of ECFHS Artist of the Week. If you encounter Ariana, please take a moment to congratulate her on this achievement. Ariana is currently taking ceramics for the second time at EC, where she is pushing her boundaries by tackling more complex and larger-scale projects. Her dedication to her craft and the exceptional quality of her creations have truly impressed me as her instructor.
Summer School Sign Ups NOW Available
- For the remainder of the school year, students may voluntarily sign-up for summer school using the QR code included on the attached flyer. If students and families have questions regarding EC's summer school program options, they are encouraged to visit www.sanjuan.edu/summer or contact their student's counselor.
- Next week, counselors will be reviewing transcripts and voluntary student submissions and signing up students for summer school classes. If students have questions, they are encouraged to visit their counselor during drop-in hours.