October
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October 12-16: 8th Graders go to Yosemite
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October 29: Picture Make-Up Day (8:30-10:30am)
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October 30: HallowEgan
November
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November 5: PTA General Meeting 8:45am in the library.
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November 5: Highway to High School 7-9pm in the library.
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November 11: Holiday - No School
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November 18: Turkey Trot
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November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break
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Dear Egan Families,
What a week we've had here in Yosemite! I'm happy to report that our 8th graders are doing well and having a great time!
We've had some chilly mornings, a day of rain, and thankfully some beautiful sunshine. Our students have been busy hiking, exploring, and learning about the environment. Some have taken on challenging hikes, including Nevada Falls, and it's been fun watching them encourage each other along the way.
Our days start early with a 6:30 a.m. wake-up call, followed by breakfast before heading out on the trails around 9:00 a.m. Students spend much of the day hiking and learning from their outdoor educators before returning to camp for dinner and evening activities. By the time lights go out, everyone is ready for bed, including the adults!
I've really enjoyed seeing our students outside of the classroom, spending time with friends, making new connections, and enjoying everything Yosemite has to offer.
We're looking forward to bringing our campers home on Friday! I'm sure they'll have plenty of stories to share, some tired legs, and laundry for you!
A special thank you to our teachers, staff, and chaperones who have spent the week away from their own families to make this trip possible. I truly appreciate all they've done for our students.
See you Friday!
Lisa Taormina
Principal, Egan Junior High
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Please join me in giving a warm Viking welcome to Trina Johnson, our new Library Assistant! Trina will be supporting our library on Mondays and Tuesdays, and we're excited to have her join the Egan team!
Trina is currently working toward her Master's in Library Science at San José State University, with plans to graduate in December 2027. She brings previous experience working with students ages 6–12 and is looking forward to making the jump to junior high!
Outside of work, Trina enjoys roller skating, lifting weights, and, of course, reading whenever she gets the chance! She and her husband share many of these hobbies.
We're happy to have Trina at Egan and look forward to having her join the Viking community.
Welcome Trina.
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What is Unity Day?
Started by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, Unity Day is a signature event during National Bullying Prevention Month. It's a day for school communities to come together and send a visible message that bullying is not acceptable and that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and included.
Why orange? Orange represents warmth, safety, and inclusion. Wearing orange is a simple way to show that we stand together in creating a school where everyone feels valued.
At Egan, our motto says it best: Be Here. Be You. Belong. Unity Day is another opportunity to remind our students that kindness matters and everyone has a place in our Viking community.
Help your student get ready by finding their favorite orange shirt or accessory to wear on Wednesday!
Thank you for helping us make Egan a safe, kind, and welcoming place for all.
Let's fill Egan with orange on Wednesday!
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Can you help make some calls or send some texts to encourage other LASD parents to donate to LAEF this school year? Find out more, sign up, and ask your friends to join you for this good cause! Please make your own donation beforehand. |
📸 PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
8:30–10:30 AM
Make-up pictures will be available ONLY for:
- Newly registered students
- Students who missed the original Picture Day
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Students who plan to purchase photos (retakes are for purchased photos only)
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE
ID cards will NOT be reprinted.
New students and students who missed the original Picture Day will receive a special call slip from the office when it is time to have their picture taken.
📧 NEED A RETAKE?
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LASD is excited to celebrate the creativity of students across the district at the 2026 LASD Student Art Showcase on Wednesday, November 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Covington Elementary.
Students are invited to submit any piece of artwork they are proud of. There is no theme, and participation is completely voluntary.
- Registration opens: Thursday, October 8
- Registration closes: Wednesday, November 11
- Art Showcase: Wednesday, November 18, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Families will register their student individually using a Google form. All artwork must be turned in to the Egan front office by November 11 for inclusion in the showcase.
We would love to see our Egan artists represented and celebrated alongside students from across LASD!
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Parents (or community members) are needed to help volunteer with the set up and clean, please consider helping out. Sign up to volunteer HERE!
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Looking for more ways to get involved at Egan? We still need a parent volunteer (or two) to help chair our Valentine’s Hot Chocolate event in February. This is an on campus student activity on February 10, 2027 serving hot chocolate to students to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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Our November PTA general meeting is coming up on Thursday, November 5 at 8:45 AM in the Library. Agenda will be sent out as we get closer but set your reminders and hope to see you all there. |
Wondering what to expect as your child transitions from middle school to high school? We invite all 8th grade parents to join us for Highway to High School, an informative evening designed to help parents navigate the journey ahead!
We'll cover high school graduation and college admission requirements, course planning, extracurricular opportunities, and resources available to students at LAHS at the beginning. Then you will hear firsthand experiences and practical advice from a panel of 7-9 parents who have been through it. There will also be opportunity to ask questions at the end.
Whether you're excited, overwhelmed, or simply curious, come get your questions answered and feel more prepared for the road ahead!
Date/Time: 7:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, Nov 5, 2026
Location: Egan Library
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What is AMC 8? The AMC 8 is a 40 minute, 25 question math contest that covers middle school math and is held annually.
Who can participate? To participate in the AMC 8, a student must be in grade 8 or below and also under 14.5 years of age on the day of the competition.
Why should I participate? You will develop your creative problem solving skills and engage with interesting and challenging problems. Students who excel may qualify for prestigious invitational competitions.
How do I register? Your parent or guardian must register in two places. First, they must fill out an Egan Google Form at https://tinyurl.com/EganAMC8Reg2027. After submitting this form, your parent or guardian will be prompted in the Google Form to use a link to register directly with the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) for the AMC 8.
By when do I need to register? The deadline to register for AMC 8 is January 15, 2027. For students with 504s or IEPs, the deadline to ask for student accommodations via the Egan Google Form is also January 15, 2027.
Still have Questions? First view the Egan information slides at https://tinyurl.com/EganAMC8 and visit the AMC website https://maa.org/amcreg/. If you still have questions, you can contact Mr. Pasturel at ppasturel@lasdschools.org.
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Happy October! As autumn arrives (hopefully bringing some cooler weather) and our students settle into their routines, this month brings us National Bullying Prevention Month.
Middle school represents a key developmental period where social dynamics and online interactions rapidly shift. National Bullying Prevention Month gives us a focused opportunity to teach empathy, empower students to stand up for one another, and ensure every child feels safe, included, and supported at school.
Our Wellness Center is open and we love seeing students come in and engage in our activities. If your child feels like they don’t know quite where to go or who to sit with at lunch, we’d love to see them in the Wellness Center.
We warmly invite parents to reach out anytime with questions or if you feel your child could benefit from a check-in. We are here to partner with you!
-Egan Counseling Team
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View the schedules for the remainder of the year:
Questions?
Please contact Egan’s Athletic Directors:
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Please let the office know by 9am each day your student will be out by one of the following methods:
- Email eganattendance@lasdschools.org
- Complete the Absence/Appointment Reporting Form
- Call the attendance line at 650-917-2255
- Notifications will be sent out via ParentSquare at 10:15am instead of School Messenger beginning September 14, 2026. You will receive a notification if your student was marked absent and we have not heard from parents regarding the reason.
- For last minute appointments, call the office at 650-917-2200 so we can send a dismissal pass to their class. (A parent or someone on your student's emergency contacts list must pick up your student.)
- Please review this document for additional information
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- Each student may utilize a maximum of 15 ISP days per school year.
- Please notify the office of the dates of absence 2 weeks prior to leaving. We request advance notice so teachers can prepare materials.
- All Independent Study Plans are subject to principal approval.
- Work must be completed during the absence and turned in to school on the student's first day back to class.
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