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Carriage Drive Elementary School
"Where creativity belongs at school."
Welcome to Carriage Drive Elementary School
"We at Carriage have designed an environment that engages all students in academic and social-emotional learning and promotes creativity, communication, and collaboration, creating a strong sense of belonging and connection to each other and the community."
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Latest News
![Traffic Changes as of Dec 1st]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762379815/sanjuanedu/p4ci5fmcoq0luqwfrkic/NewSchooltrafficMap.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762379815/sanjuanedu/p4ci5fmcoq0luqwfrkic/NewSchooltrafficMap.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762379815/sanjuanedu/p4ci5fmcoq0luqwfrkic/NewSchooltrafficMap.jpg","width":541}])
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about Traffic Changes as of Dec 1st
![Parent Teacher Conferences]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1761081264/sanjuanedu/vhg9tiv3cxfrpdrnqnnr/FallConferences2025Post.svg","width":1080}])
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences November 17-21 Early dismissal at 11:05 for all students
![Board Briefs: Oct. 28, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Oct. 28.
![Creating spaces: San Juan Unified’s Black Student Unions build a ‘Community of Belonging’]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761000056/sanjuanedu/paykwqnzeifa2bfh9x3i/BSUKickOffandLeadershipSummitthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761000056/sanjuanedu/paykwqnzeifa2bfh9x3i/BSUKickOffandLeadershipSummitthumbnail.png","width":512}])
Students across the district’s K-8, middle and high schools were invited to attend the event organized in partnership with Black Students of California United (BSCU).
![Superintendent leadership update - Oct. 15, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726073489/sanjuanedu/zy9ofd0ymeagpawfthuj/Updategraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726073489/sanjuanedu/zy9ofd0ymeagpawfthuj/Updategraphic.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified School District Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli recently received a medical diagnosis that requires her to take a medical leave of absence. During her absence, Chief of Staff Trent Allen will serve as the primary point of contact.
Check here for updates from the latest board meeting on Oct. 14.
![Magic Student: San Juan Unified launches student-facing generative AI tool]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":1080}])
During the 2024-25 school year, select San Juan Unified School District teachers and students participated in a program to evaluate two generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for students. As a result of the evaluation of these tools, San Juan Unified has purchased a license for Magic Student for grades 2 and above.
![Share your voice on instructional materials]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696961772/sanjuanedu/q7bmejpdl4bzqgi2g9hg/CurriculumAdoptioninput.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696961772/sanjuanedu/q7bmejpdl4bzqgi2g9hg/CurriculumAdoptioninput.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified is seeking student, family and staff input on proposed instructional materials now through Dec. 17.
Upcoming Events
We continue to see a need to reduce traffic on Carriage Drive during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. After three months of conversations and feedback we will be implementing a new traffic flow starting Dec 1st.
![San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":800}])
Access San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan.
![Commitment to Equity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
![Find a Career at San Juan Unified]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":512}])
If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
![Your Facilities Bond Tax Dollars at Work]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":2200}])
San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
![Support Our Schools Through the San Juan Education Foundation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":2200}])
The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.