September 2024

Escalon

Unified

We will serve and connect with all students.

IN THIS

ISSUE

Welcome to the 2024-2025
School Year!

90/10 model; and seven rigorous career and technical education pathways at Escalon High School
(EHS) encompassing two industry sectors. We are confident that our comprehensive educational
opportunities will continue to meet the goals and needs of our students and families.

For the 2024-2025 school year, we will continue our focus on what is best for our students. Our work
within Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will remain student centered. Our staff will continue
to implement the established academic guaranteed standards and we will continue to provide access
to both intervention and enrichment opportunities consistent with student needs. Our TK through
8th grade teachers will continue with our second year of implementing our recently adopted science
and social science curriculum; and TK teachers will be delivering our newly adopted TK curriculum,
Frog Street. District-wide we will continue our partnerships with the San Joaquin County Office of
Education. The partnership will allow us to expand our math professional development opportunities
for our staff, which will support our teachers with the implementation of evidence based
instructional practices. We will continue our work on updating our school facilities consistent with
our fiscal means. I trust that these efforts will allow us the ability to continue offering safe and
supportive educational environments.

EUSD has a long and proud tradition of excellence in education. I am proud and honored to continue
working alongside EUSD employees who work diligently to ensure student safety while making
learning a priority. Our Board of Trustees is committed to high quality instruction. They remain
committed to providing our students with broad educational programs that will ensure our students
are truly college and career ready upon graduation from Escalon Unified.

We remain committed to our mission of serving and connecting with all students. We will do
everything in our power to provide current students with the essential services they need to safely
learn and graduate while maintaining fiscal solvency for our future students.

Thank you for your continued support of EUSD. The entire staff of the Escalon Unified School District
looks forward to partnering with you in the upcoming school year to prepare your children to be our
future leaders.

Sincerely,

Ricardo “Ricky” Chavez

Dear Escalon Community,

It is with great joy that I welcome you back for the start of the 2024-
2025 school year. We are looking forward to another successful year
and to a continued partnership in the support of your children's
education. Escalon Unified School District (EUSD) will maintain our
various educational programmatic offerings for our students
including: Gateway Charter Academy, our celebrated home school
program; EUSD’s Dual Language Immersion Program, which follows a

Ms. Corona-Ceja shares a story in
Spanish with her 3rd graders.

New Enthusiastic Teachers at Farmington Elementary!

Bienvenido a
Collegeville,
Maestra
Pelayo y
Maestra
Corona Ceja!

By Dr. George Megenney, Principal

We're excited to announce three new additions to our Farmington
Elementary School teaching team. These dedicated educators bring a
wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our school community.

• Ms. Jamie Krawchuk will be joining us as our TK/Kindergarten
  teacher. With experience as both a classroom instructional aide and
  an 8th grade teacher, Ms. Krawchuk is eager to nurture our youngest
  learners.

• Mrs. Sarah Pantoja will be teaching 4th grade. She brings three years
  of teaching experience from Manteca Unified and a passion for
  education developed through her previous work as a courtroom
  clerk.

• Mr. Emanuel Areias will be teaching 5th grade. As a former
  Farmington Elementary student, Mr. Areias is deeply connected to
  our community. With his bilingual skills and seven years of teaching
  experience, he is excited to share his knowledge with our students.

We are confident that these new teachers will make a positive impact on
our school and contribute to the continued success of our students.
Please join us in welcoming them to the Farmington family.

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Ms. Krawchuk works with her
TK/Kinder students at Farmington

Mrs. Pantoja oversees
Farmington's 4th graders
complete a written assignment.

Mr. Areias engages his 5th grade class
with a timed task.