Eagle Family Update

Tuesday, February 11 - School Site Council Meeting 3:30 pm in the library

February 17 - February 21 - February Break - No School

February 25 - Blood Drive

February 28 - Due date for Fall Block CSF applications to be submitted - see more info below

Saturday, March 1 - Deadline to order graduation gowns to guarantee sizing.

Saturday, March 8 - El Camino Boosters Crab Feed - Scottish Rite Masonic Center 5:30 pm

Friday, March 14 - Spring Flingin' - Spring Dance - See below info for ticket sale dates

Saturday, March 29 - Car Show - Gates open at 8 am - Details below

Guest passes and activity participation forms for the Spring Fling Dance are available in the VP Hallway or on the EC website under Activities - Dance Forms. https://elcamino.sanjuan.edu/activities/activitiesresources

Students, please look for an email from Ms. Smith with more details.

The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) recognizes students for academic excellence and citizenship. Having CSF membership looks great on your college and job applications. The opportunity for Lifetime membership is also possible if you have enough qualifying CSF membership terms senior year.

In order to apply for membership, applications can be found in the Counseling Office and they are due Friday, February 28, 2025 by 3:30 pm. The application will ask for your grades from last Block/Fall 2024. Once you turn in your application, we will let you know if you qualify and if so, you would owe a $5 membership fee to the finance office. Interested students should re-apply each Block.

Connect with Mr. Cox in Counseling with any questions! stephen.cox@sanjuan.edu

Go Eagles!!!

Tickets for the spring dance will go on sale in the finance office this week.

• February 10-14 - Price is $20
• February 24-28 - Price is $25
• March 3-7 - Price is $30
• March 10-13 - Price is $35

The California Department of Education (CDE) is pleased to announce applications are open for the 2025 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) for high-achieving, science-oriented students.

Hosted by the National Youth Science Academy, the NYSC is an annual residential science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) program for high school students. Typically, two delegates are selected to attend camp from each state and the District of Columbia. The NYSC is offered to the selected participants at NO COST so talented students may attend regardless of their financial ability.

The 2025 NYSC will be held in person in West Virginia and Washington, DC from July 10 to August 2, 2025. The NYSC is open to graduating seniors and also juniors. Selected delegates must commit to attending the full camp.

Application deadline is 8:59 pm PST on February 28, 2025. https://www.nysacademy.org/programs/nyscamp/2024-national-youth-science-camp-application/

For more information about the NYSC program, please visit the NYSC web page at https://www.nysacademy.org/programs/nyscamp/ or if you have questions, you may contact Dina Fong, Manager, at dfong@cde.ca.gov

Go back, way back, to ancient times on this Greek excursion.

Get ready to explore the ancient wonders of Athens, where history and mythology come to life among stunning ruins like the Acropolis. On Naxos, bask in pristine beaches and charming villages, while tasting some of the finest Greek Cuisine. Finally, Santorini's dramatic cliffs and unforgettable sunsets will leave you in awe, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable adventure!

Get up close and personal with the ancient artworks you've always dreamed of seeing.

Please visit Mr. Bill in Room S-8 for more information or use the link or QR code provided to register: https://intomotiontravel.com/greece

Hurry, you must act fast on this opportunity because it is coming up in April.

• The countdown is on! Don't miss the El Camino Boosters Crab Feed - A night of delicious food and great fun! Tickets are selling fast, so secure your spot today!
• Event Date: March 8, 2025
• Time: 5:30 PM
• Location: Scottish Rite Masonic Center
• Enjoy all-you-can-eat crab, pasta, salad, and more! Plus, raffles and amazing community vibes. Proceeds benefit all El Camino High School sports programs - so your support helps our student-athletes shine! Grab your tickets now! Don't wait until it's too late! Purchase Crab feed Tickets here Let's come together for a great cause and make it a night to remember.
• Students! Need volunteer hours? Here is your chance to knock a few out! Want to earn money for your club? Grab four of your club friends and pitch in!
• Scan the QR code or click the link to fill out the short form. Spaghetti dinner and t-shirt provided for student servers. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/6cb7ea81d68c4f4b8c11ce66925720c6
• If you have any questions please contact Katherine Garrett at 916-671-4114

• The Lyceum program recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Students who apply for Lyceum and meet the Lyceum graduation requirements become Lyceum graduates.
• Interested students may get applications in the Counseling Office and return them to the Counseling office by Friday, February 28th.
• Check or email for a flyer with more information or contact Stephen Cox at stephen.cox@sanjuan.edu

• Cap & Gown orders - Order deadline to guarantee the correct sizing is March 1st. Gowns will be distributed to students on senior checkout day. June 6th.
• Announcements - If you ordered announcements, those will be delivered to the school about a month before Graduation.
• Any questions about ordering these items, please contact Herff Jones Customer Service at 866-238-5336 M-F 8 am to 5 pm Eastern Standard Time or visit highschoolcs@herffjones.com to order.

If you missed the informational meeting held last week about June 2026's trip to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia, you can still learn a bit about it and even sign up if you or your student is interested through this link: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website2712902ZX

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Hasdovic (Room 45) at jhasdovic@sanjuan.edu

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a junior or senior student next year.
• Have completed PE 1 and PE2

Buy your yearbook now to take advantage of the discounted price of $85! The price goes up to $90 on February 1st. Pay with cash or check in the finance office or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code 6224. Contact the yearbook advisor with any questions: elizabeth.sansone@sanjuan.edu

Eligible to students in grades 9, 10, 11 to participate in a paid mentor internship program during summer school. June 23, 2025 - July 18, 2025. Click the link to find out more information. Applications due by February 14, 2025

If you want to play in the Power Puff game this year sign up now in Room 40. You would need to pay $25 in the Finance Office before going to Room 40 to sign up. Deadline to sign up is March 12th.

Practices will be April 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10 from 6-8 pm and the Game is April 11th, 2025.

If you are interested in interviewing for he upcoming ALA California Girls State or the American Legion California Boys and Girls State programs, please email Mr. Beedy at john.beedy@sanjuan.edu and he will submit your name to the review panel. Prospective candidates should meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Be a Junior boy or girl; and,
2. Academically be in the top third of the Junior class.

No more than seven (7) candidates will be selected and notified for the interviews. One will be chosen as the Girls State representative and the Boys State representative from EC and one alternate for each program. If selected, a member of the review panel will invite you to an interview here at EC. Girls currently can apply for Boys/Girls State or Girls State, but not both programs. Interview dates will be scheduled towards the end of February. Please, click the links above for more information. Best of luck!

The Capital Airshow needs many volunteers for a successful show. The PTSA is getting a group of volunteers to work either Saturday or Sunday at the Airshow. This will help raise money for the PTSA and also count toward community service hours. Lunch will be provided.

When: Airshow weekend March 22-23 plus training on Thursday, March 20th

Commitment: One or two Airshow days:

• Saturday, March 22 from 6 am - 5 pm * (maximum timeframe)
• Sunday, March 23 from 6 am - 5 pm * (maximum timeframe)
• Plus attend a training meeting on March 20th at 6 pm, at least 1/3 of the group MUST plan to attend this training
• Where: MATHER AIRPORT located at Highway 50 and Mather Field Road

Everyone needs to sign the attached registration form and anyone under 18 needs to have their parent sign it. Or it is posted on our website: https://sites.google.com/sanjuan.edu/echsptsa/volunteers

Please have all signed forms in by February 20, 2025. Any questions please text (916) 206-6306 or email at: jslagala@yahoo.com

Applications are now open from the California Department of Education and the Youth Advisory Council. The deadline for submission is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025. You may also view the letter on the CDE 2025 letters web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr25ltr.asp

Calling all 11th and 12th grade Activists and Chagemakers! Scan the QR code or use this link to join: bit.ly/civicseal25

Please take a look at the flyer for the AP Exam payment schedule for Block 2

When: January 7, 2025 to March 7, 2025

Cost: $105 ($150 for AP Research and Seminar)

Questions: Ask your AP teacher or contact Mr. Beedy at john.beedy@sanjuan.edu

Senior Sweatshirts - Sweatshirts have been ordered and will be distributed to students who placed an order within the next 2-3 weeks. Any leftover sweatshirts will be sold for $50. There is limited supply of sweatshirts for purchase!

• Car Show - March 29th Gates open at 8 am - $15 cash or Venmo only - Contact Madilyn Dalizu at mdalizu@icloud.com or 916-202-0089 for further information
• The Student Store is now open for business. It will be open every Thursday after school for 30 minutes in front of A-4. We will be selling snacks and EC gear! Snacks will range from $1 - $10 and EC gear prices will vary. Stop by to support future EC events and activities. Cash only!

Check out the athletics website for game date and time and come out and cheer on our Eagle athletic teams! https://www.elcaminoathletics.com

Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference and Celebration

Saturday, May 10, 2025

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

University Credit Union Center

California State Summer School for the Arts will take place this year from July 5 - August 1 at the Calarts Campus in Valencia, CA The camp will include Animation; Dance; Film; Music; Theater; Writing; Visual Arts. Deadline to submit the application is February 28, 2025 at 6 pm PST csssa.ca.gov There is financial aid available.

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