San Juan Scene - Nov. 4, 2025

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The San Juan Unified community is invited to provide input on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which includes supports for academics, college and career readiness, positive school climate and community engagement. Considering these areas, tell us what is working well and/or what areas could be improved.

Feedback collected will inform the district’s 2026-27 LCAP. Please share your thoughts now through Nov. 10 by participating in a ThoughtExchange at www.sanjuan.edu/LCAPinput.

Explore the Mira Loma High School aviation Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway and the newly renovated classroom at the showcase on Friday, Nov. 7, from 8:45-9:45 a.m. Students will lead live demonstrations of the new equipment and showcase how their hands-on learning is preparing them for real-world aviation careers. To attend, RSVP at www.sanjuan.edu/MiraLomaShowcase.

Seventh grader Ziba Gul Samimi from Arcade Middle School proudly reclassified from English Language Development to Fluent English Proficient after years of dedication.

Her achievement opens new opportunities, like joining her sister’s art class and inspires classmates to reach their goals.

On Oct. 15, Black Student Unions across San Juan Unified joined Black Students of California United (BSCU) for the Community of Belonging Kick Off and Leadership Summit. Students had the opportunity to learn about the resources offered by BSCU, creating welcoming and culturally responsive environments and much more.

After a day of enrichment and connection, students were eager to return to their school’s BSUs and practice what they learned.

Rio Americano High School’s Playaton returned for the 44th year on Oct. 24. By tradition, the event involves 16 hours of live music and fundraising in support of the band program. The community gathered to experience a variety of bands and performances, including a public concert and a play-along with elementary and middle school students.

For 27 years, Maureen Elliott has inspired students in all levels of math, with patience, positivity and dedication. Her impact extends far beyond the classroom, helping students build problem-solving skills that prepare them for college, careers and life.

ABC10 and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union visited Encina High School to present Elliott with the honor.

More than 100 families and students came together for San Juan Unified’s Fall 2025 Family Conference on Oct. 18 at Arcade Middle School. From workshops on mental health and college readiness to learning how the U.S. school system works, families engaged in meaningful conversations in multiple languages.

Did you know that students can access instructional resources online? If students need to access their digital textbooks or other instructional resources associated with our core curriculum, many of our publishers have robust digital platforms that students can access anytime.

For information and instructions related to accessing our digital instructional resources, please visit the curriculum website.

San Juan Unified School District is joining the effort to support local families facing food insecurity this month. From Nov. 3–14, we invite you to donate non-perishable food, grocery gift cards, or make an online contribution to support families experiencing barriers to accessing food this month.

Donation Drop Off Times: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Drop Off Locations:

• Encina High School

• El Camino Fundamental High School

• San Juan High School

• San Juan Central (Room 14)

• District Office (open until 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6).

Most needed items include: Canned or whole beans, rice, lentils, pasta, ramen, cereal, oatmeal, shelf-stable milk, peanut butter, Nutella, spaghetti sauce, canned soup, canned or dry fruit, crackers, snack bars, cake mix and $25 grocery gift cards.

We are also accepting online donations.

Are you or another family in need of food or other emergency resources? In addition to our own San Juan Unified food closet located at the Central Enrollment Center (3700 Garfield Ave. in Carmichael), we also have a district webpage filled with community resources. Visit sanjuan.edu/communityresources to learn about other district and community supports available to help assist you and others within our community.

• Develop school skills, such as following directions and timeliness.

• Feel invested in work and take pride in successful effort.

• Learn basic life skills, such as caring for clothes and keeping things clean.