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Eagle Family Update

September 7, 2026

Eagle FamilyUpdate September 7, 2026

Feel the Spirit! Feel the Pride! Be an Eagle! Feel the Spirit! Feel the Pride! Be an Eagle!

Seniors out in the Stadium for their Senior Sunrise!
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Upcoming Events

Monday, September 7 - Labor Day Holiday - No School

Tuesday, September 8 - Site Council Meeting - Library at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, September 8 - PTSA & Booster Meeting - Library at 6:00 pm

Friday, September 11 - End of Grading Period - Progress 1

Tuesday, September 15 - Staff vs. Students water polo game - 4:30 pm at the pool

Thursday, September 17 - HBCU College Fair - Large Gym - 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Wednesday, September 23 - Picture Make Ups and Retake Day

Thursday, September 24 - Senior Forum 2nd period

Tuesday, September 29 - Blood Drive - During school Age 16+; permission slips in A-8

Wednesday, September 30 - Club Rush at lunch in the quad

Wednesday, September 30 - Graduation - Herff Jones Senior Grad Fair - Cafeteria 5:30 pm

Student Spotlight
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Ms. Tyler would like to recognize the new AVID Club Officers! Ava Durfey is the AVID President. You can catch Ava giving speeches to underclassmen about Key Club, helping create the yearbook, and leading in Student Government. When asked how she juggles all her commitments, she said, “I’m great at delegating.” As AVID VP, Ashley Saavedra steps up to take on the Dental Program this school year. Ask Ashley how she got A’s in AP Chem, AP Calc BC, and AP Bio. AVID Secretary is Alan Medina Martinez who is also Key Club District Chair. Alan has taken 9 AP’s and is seeking to earn his AP Capstone. AVID Treasurer is Yojhan Gomez Santiago. Yojhan is on track to take every high-level math class at EC including AP Calc BC and AP Stats. He’s currently taking Calc 3 at ARC. AVID just started a fundraiser for college field trips. You can donate here.

Student Spotlight
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Mr. Grinager would like to recognize two students in 1st period: Jaren Mohle and Lucas Spinelli are both extremely hard working students. In addition to being hard working students, they are caring and make an effort to make sure all the students around them understand all the different things that are being thrown at them in APUSH. Every interaction that they have with kids around them in class and outside is positive, them and the people around them are always smiling.

E-Bike Safety
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E-Bike Safety

Please see the attached flyer and talk to your students about e-bike rules and safety information. We want all of our students to get to and from school safely.

E-Bike Safety
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Study Hall in Room 24 Every Day
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ELAC Meeting
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QR Code for School Funding Form
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School Funding Form

Our staff will be calling you soon if you have not completed the school funding form this year.

When families complete the School Funding Form, it helps our schools support students. The information on this form helps schools receive state and federal funding for: classroom materials, field trips and enrichment activities, academic support and intervention services, and additional staff to help students and families. Only one form is needed for each family. All information is confidential and is only used by the school district. It will not be shared with outside agencies. Forms that are incomplete or filled out incorrectly will be returned for correction.

Issue No. 2
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Breaking News

See the El Camino "Breaking News" issues posted around school for upcoming highlights and information for students.


How do you earn spirit points for your class?

- Wear class colors or EC Shirt

- Participate in school spirit weeks

-Win rally games

Current leader is the senior Class of 2027 with 311 points

Student Vehicle Parking

As a reminder, students who park on campus need to have a parking pass hanging on their rear view mirror. If you recently began driving to school, please stop by the Vice Principal's office to complete a vehicle registration card and pick up a parking pass. You'll need to know the make and model of your vehicle, as well as the license plate number. You'll also need to show a valid driver's license.

Counseling Corner

Welcome Eagles!

Welcome to the 2026–27 school year! We hope you had a restful summer and are settling in well. We are so happy to see our students back on campus!

Counselors are here to support students with:

  • Academic planning
  • College and career planning
  • Social-emotional needs that arise at school
  • Therapy referrals, when appropriate

To meet with a counselor, please schedule an appointment using their Calendly link below. Counselors are available to meet with students and families by appointment. Students may also drop in during lunch.

Counselor Caseloads

  • Colleen Honegger: A–C & AVID — Book an Appointment with Ms. Honegger
  • Beth Hein Sanchez: D–G & EPI — Book an Appointment with Ms. Hein-Sanchez
  • Emily Greene: H–Ma & English Learners Book Appointment with Mrs. Greene
  • John Beedy: Mc–Z — Book an Appointment with Mr. Beedy

Graduation and College Admission Requirements

Graduation & College Admission Requirements

As a reminder, our Course Catalog includes San Juan Unified School District graduation requirements as well as the A–G requirements for admission to four-year colleges and universities. Course Catalog

2026–27 Grading Periods

  • Term 1: August 13–October 11
  • Term 2: October 12–January 4
  • Term 3: January 5–March 21
  • Term 4: March 22–June 9

Mental Health Resources

Students and families can find additional mental health support and resources through San Juan Unified School District: Mental Health Support Resources

We wish all of our Eagles a successful, healthy, and rewarding school year! Counseling Website

Maleah Coleman
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Artist of the Week

Artist of the Week - Maleah is off to an amazingly strong start this year in Advanced Drawing and Painting! She has shown persistence and dedication with her very first artwork of the school year! Keep up the great work, Maleah!

2026-2027 School Year Calendar
Family & Community Engagement Events
San Juan Unified offers a variety of family education and engagement opportunities including workshops, conferences, newsletters, volunteering, and more! Events are updated throughout the year, so check back for up-to-date information.

For More Information:

El Camino Website

Front Office Staff Contact Information

Calendar of Events

2026-27 Family Handbook

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