The district offers a variety of family education and engagement opportunities including workshops, conferences, newsletters, volunteering and more! Explore the tabs, calendar and content below for details.
Family Festival
Thursday, May 7
4 - 6 p.m.
Dyer Kelly Elementary School
3101 Bell Street, Sacramento
Family friendly activities!
Sacramento Republic soccer activities, flag football, obstacle course, battle bots, STEM crafts, dance, basketball, healthy snacks and more!
Indoor resource fair:
Early Childhood Education/Preschool, Adult Education, Family Engagement, Preventions, Middle Tree Tutoring, Arab American Learning Center, Pacific Clinics, River City Food Bank, Free Books for Kids, Sheriff's Youth Services Unit, Birth & Beyond, California State Parks, Bright Life, Dignity Health, REDA, Sacramento Native American Health Center, First Communication Bridge, UCP, Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance, SMUD and more!
Emergency Food and Diaper Distribution
Partnership with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Resources.
Medi-Cal Updates and Information
Tuesday, May 12
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Starr King K-8 School, 4848 Cottage Way, Carmichael
Presented by the California Immigration Project to provide information about federal and state changes to Medi-Cal. Changes to the Medi-Cal program will be implemented between now and 2028. Join us for accurate and up-to-date information to keep the immigrant community informed. Translation assistance available in Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Russian and Ukrainian. Dinner and childcare provided.
Community Care Hub
Friday, June 12
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Whitney Elementary School
4248 Whitney Ave, Sacramento
Family friendly activities with Superior Sports
Details coming soon...
Free emergency food boxes and diaper distribution
Learning materials
Indoor resource fair:
CalRecycle, Preventions, CA State Parks, Special Education, Early Childhood Education/Preschool, Adult Education, First Communication Bridge, Free Books for Kids, Community Healthworks, River Oaks, Sacramento Native American Health Center and more!
Back to School Fair
Friday, July 31
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
El Camino High School
4300 El Camino Ave, Sacramento
2 free backpacks with school supplies per family
Free emergency food boxes and diaper distribution
Learning materials
Hot Dog lunch (veggie dogs available)
Indoor resource fair:
Special Education, Early Childhood Education/Preschool, Adult Education, First Communication Bridge, Middle Tree Tutoring, Free Books for Kids, Community Healthworks, River Oaks, Sacramento Native American Health Center and more!
Beating the Summer Slide - Supporting Learning at Home
Check out this month’s featured workshop, presented in partnership with Scholastic Education, to learn simple, fun ways to keep your child learning all summer! Discover what the “summer slide” is, explore easy at-home strategies for reading and math, and try hands-on learning activities your whole family can enjoy. Leave with practical ideas and resources to support learning every day!
Children develop a life-long love of reading when they have access to a variety of reading materials and consistently experience creative ways to read. Reading is a family affair! Check out this month’s featured workshop, presented by Scholastic Education’s family engagement specialist Cheryl Adler-Walls, to learn practical strategies that families can use to strengthen their student’s reading and writing skills, while encouraging a love of reading.
Learn about common causes of conflict and its impact on children and learning, strategies to support conflict resolution skills at home and school, and how to support your child by working collaboratively with your child's school if conflict occurs. Presented by Elizabeth Lopez, Coordinator of Family/Problem Resolution.
Parent-Teacher conferences are a great opportunity to strengthen the home-to-school partnership to support student success. Check out this month’s featured workshop designed to help families feel confident and prepared for the upcoming Spring parent-teacher conferences. In this workshop, families can explore ways to build a positive relationship with their child’s teacher, learn how to effectively monitor their child’s progress in the classroom, and discover strategies to support their academic, social, and emotional growth. Click on the title link or view the workshop below!
Check out this month’s featured workshop to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence(AI) in school and student learning. Tune in to view information about the MagicStudent platform for students in grades second through twelfth, how teachers utilize tools students can access, and how student–AI interactions are monitored by educators. Presented in collaboration with Nicole Naditz, Program Specialist of Instructional Technology and World Languages.
This informational workshop is focused on learning about suicide prevention and awareness from mental health professionals. Tune in to this workshop to learn about recognizing the signs of suicide, how to talk to youth about suicide awareness, resources for support, and key prevention strategies. Presented in collaboration with White House Counseling Center and Student Support services.
Discover helpful information to support your child’s school attendance in this recorded workshop. Learn about attendance policies and how to report absences, ways to monitor and track attendance, tips and strategies to encourage regular attendance, and district and community resources available to help families. Presented by Megan Robinson, McKinney-Vento/Attendance Improvement Supervisor.
Designed for parents, guardians, and caregivers, this informative session offers an overview of the Parent Portal and other valuable online tools to help you prepare for a successful school year. View this workshop to explore practical strategies to boost your child’s school readiness and confidence, discover tips for building strong communication with teachers and school staff, and learn about district and community resources available to support your family.
Presented by Jordin Lambert, School Community Prevention Specialist. For more information and prevention resources, visit the Prevention Programs website.
Gain practical tips to encourage responsible digital behavior and support your child's well-being! Presented by Vanessa Valenzuela, District Bullying Prevention Specialist.
Explore practical tools and strategies for enhancing internet safety, setting up parental controls, and protecting your child online. Presented by Nicole Naditz, Program Specialist of Instructional Technology and World Languages
Whether you have a 7-year-old or a 17-year-old, research shows that students perform better academically and behaviorally if the student knows their parents are involved and have high expectations. To support this effort, each month we will feature a new "Helping Children Learn" newsletter that is full of ideas to support learning at home.
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The district values and encourages the assistance of parents/guardians and other members of the community in sharing their special knowledge and abilities with our students in roles as classroom assistants, art docents, reading tutors and in other areas.
Volunteers must complete a one-time verification process. Get started here.
The FACE Mobile travels across our San Juan Unified district each week, visiting schools and local community spaces to provide families access to technology, free Wi-Fi, educational resources, free culturally relevant books, emergency food and diaper support, information about district and community supports, volunteer registration, employment opportunities, enrollment support, and so much more!
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
San Juan Unified School District’s Family and Community Engagement team is piloting a monthly FACE Mobile sponsorship opportunity for a select group of our community partners that support similar family initiatives found within our FACE Mobile. Currently, we are piloting this sponsorship opportunity with our San Juan Unified partners who focus on providing family and school support around STEAM initiatives and culturally responsive family engagement.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT
Supporting the district’s efforts to build strong partnerships between families, schools, and local communities, while helping to increase access and opportunity to our families, can greatly benefit your organization! Becoming a FACE Mobile Sponsor of the Month will provide your organization an opportunity to connect with families all across our district, inform them of the resources your organization provides, and receive exposure to a large number of district staff, families, students, organizations, and community members– all while highlighting your commitment and dedication to serving our San Juan Unified community!
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
The sponsorship package is $1000 and provides your organization with one calendar month of:
● Sponsorship Recognition sign inside and outside of the FACE Mobile
● Opportunity to table at each FACE Mobile stop, connecting with FACE Mobile visitors and providing your organization’s resources and literature. (If your organization is unable to table, FACE can provide resources from your organization on your behalf).
● Special recognition on San Juan’s FACE website and social media to thank you for your partnership with San Juan’s FACE Mobile.
If your organization is interested in becoming a FACE Mobile sponsor please email face@sanjuan.edu or call 916-971-7929
FREE for parents, family members and caregivers! This one day conference is designed to offer workshops and resources that promote child development, improve student achievement and strengthen family engagement.
Monthly presentations with District staff to share about district and community resources. This is also an opportunity to ask questions about general school-related topics in an open forum.
Volunteering in San Juan Unified
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Successful Home-School Communication
Enrollment Services & School Choice
Adult Education Programs
Early Childhood Education Programs
English Learner Resources
Families in Transition/Experiencing Homelessness Resources
Students with Disabilities & Special Education Resources
Presented entirely in Spanish, this workshop focuses on important topics to support student learning and ways that families can be involved. This workshop covers a range of topics such as high school graduation requirements, college and career readiness, school/community resources and more!
Designed to teach the importance of establishing a family reading routine with children at a young age, participants also learn about building English and Spanish vocabulary skills. This class is taught in Spanish.
Family Leadership Academy is a 6-week series that empowers families to gain a greater understanding of our educational system, current district initiatives, and parent leadership opportunities. This is designed for any caregiver or community member interested in taking an active role in being partners in education.
Level Up Leadership is a follow up series for graduates of the academy with a deeper focus on tools and strategies for effective leadership and joining district committees.
Experts share strategies to have meaningful conversations with families and youth regarding bullying, cyberbullying, social media use, internet safety, suicide, substance abuse and prevention.
Learn about the dangers of fentanyl and vaping.
Learn to address and prevent behavior problems, keep your family connected with positive communication and how to advocate for your child through Restorative Practices.
Learn about coping skills to support your student, resources for getting help and strategies to communicate with younger children struggling with mental health.
Learn effective communication strategies for resolving conflict and moving towards student-focused solutions.
Learn information about high school options and programs in San Juan Unified, as well as graduation requirements, enrollment and staff available to support.
Offered in collaboration with the Special Education Department, participants learn how to understand, navigate and advocate for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Resources from local organizations are also shared to support families that have students with disabilities.
This 10-week workshop is ideal for parents/guardians struggling with difficult teen behavior. Designed by parents, for parents to help raise healthy and happy teens.
Loving Solutions
A 10-week series for parents/guardians of strong-willed children between the ages of 5 to 10 years old. Combines group learning with at home tasks to maximize learning and interests.
Co parenting
A 6-week skill building program designed for families raising children in separate households. Provides parents/guardians useful strategies to minimize conflicts and improve communication.
