Eagle Family Update
January 11, 2026
Feel the Spirit! Feel the Pride! Be an Eagle!
Upcoming Events
December 1 - January 23, 2026 - Open enrollment for incoming 9th grade & new students
Monday, January 12, 2026 - PTSA Meeting - 6 pm in the library
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - Skip's Kitchen Fundraiser 4-9 pm
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - Panda Express Fundraiser
Friday, January 23, 2026 - Sadie Hawkins Dance - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Monday, January 19, 2026 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 10th grade students hearing test
Thursday, January 22, 2026 - ELAC Meeting 3:30 pm in the Library
Do You Need a Locker?
If you are interested in having a locker this Block, please see Tre or Damaree in the Campus Monitor's Office. The deadline to get a locker is January 23rd.
Skip's Kitchen Fundraiser
Please help support the junior class at their fundraiser on January 13, 2026 from 4 - 9 pm at Skip's Kitchen. Located at 4747 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento. Show them this flyer and have dinner and help out the Junior class.
El Camino Pep Band Fundraiser
Please help support the El Camino Pep Band by ordering a meal from Panda Express. See the attached flyer for online order instructions. 28% of sales will be donated to EC Pep Band.
Rally Opt Out - Reservation for Quiet Room
The next school rally is Friday, January 23rd. If a student does not want to attend the rally, they may instead go to the rally quiet room. Please complete the form on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13Bt-Q45_zmk3h7DpgPogW4AhSp2OzrpEyrt-YvTeoE8/edit
Students who want to go to the quiet room instead of the rally need to RVSP by 3pm on January 22nd. Those students who RSVP by the deadline may take their backpacks, but cell phones need to stay put away. Students will receive a pass to their 2nd period class which will be their ticket to bring their belongings to the cafeteria. Please show this to your teacher so he/she will allow you to take your things with you to the cafeteria. Students who do not complete the RSVP may still go to the cafeteria, but they may NOT take their belongings with them.
Sadie Hawkins Dance
Sadie Hawkins Dance (previously called TWIRP) Friday, January 23, 2026 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Tickets on sale now. Cost: Flat fee of $15 per person in the Finance office with cash or check only. You may also pay on GoFan $15 plus a small fee. NO GUEST PASSES for this dance.
Yearbook Purchases
If you want to by a yearbook, come by the Finance Office. The price right now is $85.00 and goes up on February 1st.
School Experience Survey
The San Juan Unified School District has renamed its annual district climate survey to the School Experience Survey. This new name better reflects what the survey is about: your experience at your school! Parents, staff and students are invited to participate in the School Experience Survey. Your feedback is important and helps school and district leaders identify and make changes needed in their communities. The deadline for the survey is Feb. 6. Surveys are available online in multiple languages at: We greatly value your feedback and thank you in advance for your participation.
Grad Night Tickets
Grad night tickets on sale - Flyer is attached and here's the link to the website: https://sites.google.com/sanjuan.edu/echsptsa/home/grad-night
They are also looking for sponsors for Grad Night? Support the EC Seniors to keep this tradition alive and make their night special. We need: cash, raffle prizes, and food donations. Bring your payment or permission slips/waiver to the Principal's Office.
Information Travel Meeting
Come fly with the Eagles in June of 2027! Mr. Hasdovic is offering a fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime experience, as I tour Eagles for 13 days through Spain and France! This tour will focus explicitly on "art" - so you will see some of the most amazing painting, sculpture, architecture, stained glass the world has to offer! We will also watch live flamenco performed by some of the world's best dancers (with live music accompaniment!) Students and their family members are welcome to go!
Mr. H will be hosting an informational meeting about his trip that will cover the itinerary, costs, safety, etc. on Thursday, January 22nd, from 6-7 pm in his classroom, Room #45. Reach out to jhasdovic@sanjuan.edu if you have any questions!
Lyceum Program
The El Camino Lyceum Honors Program recognizes students (at the end of senior year) who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Students who meet the Lyceum Honors requirements as seniors become Lyceum graduates (either Honors or High Honors). They receive special recognition at graduation.
If you are interested in earning this honor as a senior...you can grab an application and start tracking your progress now! Interested students may get applications in the Counseling office, or it is attached in this link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pho8m4w4YDZAYIThliw78h2la0ahLsm-/view?usp=sharing
The final Lyceum deadline for current seniors is: March 27th, 2026.
Please see the application for a list of all requirements for this program. If you have questions please contact school counselor Beth Hein Sanchez at beth.hein@sanjuan.edu
Steps To College & Scholarship Opportunity
California Department of Education (CDE) and the Consulate General of Mexico encourage you to visit their web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr25ltr0918.asp and https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr25ltr0918sp.asp regarding Steps to College 2026 Event and Scholarship Opportunities.
Artist of the Week
This week's artist of the week is chosen by Ms. McDonald. Ms. McDonald would like to recognize Aariah Brown for all her hard work these past 2 years! Along with her role as the Art Club President, Aariah has taken visual arts classes at EC all 4 years and is a current member of student government. Her art has been all around the school and even at special events, especially at Chalk-it-up every year in Sacramento. She has been doing art since she was little and illustrated her own picture book when she was 7 years old. Aariah is inspired by impressionism and often uses light hues in artwork to create a dreamy feel. She LOVES using pink in almost every one of her artworks since it's her favorite color.