Dear Egan Families,

There are some wonderful opportunities coming up for our students to share their creativity, explore their interests, and help others. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to talk with your student about getting involved!

It’s that time of year for one of our favorite Egan traditions, the Holiday Faire! Our Multi will become a marketplace filled with student-created crafts, gifts, art, jewelry, treats, and more.

This is a chance for our students to take the lead. From coming up with an idea and making their products to setting prices and running their booth, students get to experience what it takes to bring a project to life. Along the way, they practice planning ahead, managing money, talking with customers, and working through challenges.

Parents, your encouragement and support make a difference. You can help your student think through an idea, gather supplies, or practice their sales pitch while giving them room to do the creating, organizing, and decision-making. We want them to feel proud of what they accomplish!

Students interested in participating can meet with administration on Wednesday, November 18, to learn about registration and next steps. Information flyers are available in the office. Students pay a small booth rental fee and keep their profits.

A quick reminder that registration for Illuminate LASD closes November 18! I’d love to see our Vikings get involved and share something they’re excited about learning or creating.

Egan will host students from TK through eighth grade on Friday, February 26, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to share their projects and talk about how their ideas developed, what they tried, and what they learned along the way.

If your student is still considering participating, encourage them to give it a try! This is a wonderful opportunity to take an interest beyond the classroom and share it with our community.

Seasonal Giving at Egan

We also have two opportunities to support local families this holiday season. If your family is able, we’d love for you to participate.

Starting Monday, November 9, our AVID class is collecting canned goods and dry foods. Students can drop off donations in the front office. Thank you to our AVID students for organizing this effort and to our families for helping!

Pick up a wish tag from the tree in the Egan office, purchase the requested gift, and return it to the marked box in the office by November 20. Our PTA volunteers will deliver the gifts to the Family Giving Tree Community Hub for holiday distribution.

Questions about the gift drive? Please contact Ali Granbery at ali@granbery.org.

Thank you for encouraging your students to try something new and for the many ways you care for our community. 

Warmly,

Lisa Taormina

Principal, Egan Junior High

Wondering what to expect as your child transitions from junior high to high school? All 8th grade parents are invited to join us TONIGHT, Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM in the Egan Library 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 an opportunity to ask questions at the end. 

Any questions? Please contact Yang Liu (daisy_ly99@hotmail.com).

The annual Egan Turkey Trot is coming up on November 18 at 2:00 PM on the Egan blacktop and parent volunteers are needed to help with special donut distribution after the event. 

Sign Up Here!  (must be logged into ClassroomParent to sign up). 

View the schedules for the remainder of the year:

Please contact Egan’s Athletic Directors:

Can Huynh — chuynh@lasdschools.org

Bryan Troyer — btroyer@lasdschools.org