Cougar Chronicle

Coyle Information:

Phone: (916) 979-8012 Fax: (916) 979-8013
Coyle Website: www.sanjuan.edu/coyle

Office is Open: 7:30am - 2:30pm

Principal Butler - Principal cabutler@sanjuan.edu

Ms. Taryn - Secretary Email Taryn with any questions you have or to update your phone, email, address. taryn.dyke@sanjuan.edu

Ms. Victoria - Attendance - coyleabsence@sanjuan.edu or you can call the attendance line at (916) 979-8012 and select the attendance option.

Parent Portal: https://sis.sanjuan.edu/parentportal

March

2nd - 6th - Read Across America Spirit Week

4th - Crumbl Fundraiser

6th - Coyle Cafe

10th -13th - 11am Dismissal 1st - 5th Grades

10th - 13th - Parent and Teacher Conferences

11th - FACE Mobile Visit

19th - Spring Pictures

19th - 5th Grade Promotion Pictures

27th - Cookie and Popsicle Sales at 2:15

30th - 3rd - Spring Break

Grades 1st - 5th have minimum days next Tuesday - Friday for Parent and Teacher Conferences.

If you would like to meet with your Teacher next week and have not already signed up for a time please reach out to your Teacher via Talking Points or Email.

Support Coyle Elementary Classrooms this Wednesday, March 4th!

Coyle earns 20% of all sales when Coyle is mentioned or show the flyer that was sent home!

This money will go back to the Teachers to get specialty supplies for their students and classrooms!

Every student that goes to Crumbl during 3pm - 9pm will receive a free Chocolate Chip Cookie!

The class with the most participation will win a cookie party! So invite family and friends to attend and say your Teachers name!

Thank you for your support!

The first week in March is Read Across America! We are celebrating with a spirit week and fun activities during the school day.

Monday - Ocean of Stories - Wear Blue

Tuesday - Travel Stories! - Wear Travel gear, sunglasses, sun hats, bright colors

Wednesday - Every Book is Different - Mismatch Day

Thursday - Shine Bright Readers - Wear sparkles, gold, yellow

Friday - Flying with House Spirit - Wear your House Colors

Today we handed out the water bottles and blankets to those that earned them from the Jog A Thon!

Please make sure you check your child's backpack!

Join your student(s) for lunch this Friday, March 6th at our Coyle Cafe!

Bring Blankets, Chairs and lunch to enjoy.

School lunch is provided for students only.

Friends and Family are invited! Everyone needs to sign in at the gate.

If you are taking you student home early, you must sign them out in the office.

11:00am - 11:40am - 1st and 2nd Grade Lunch

11:40 - 12:20pm - 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Lunch

Preschool - Please reach out to your Teacher for lunch times.

AM Kindergarten - You may eat with your student afterschool if you wish.

On Thursday, March 19th we will have our Spring and 5th Grade Promotion Pictures.

Order forms will go home next week or you can order pictures online at:

mylifetouch.com

Picture Day ID: EVTFVV88P (this code is for Spring Pictures and 5th Grade Promotion Pictures)

At Coyle, we prioritize creating a safe and welcoming campus environment. As we receive funds to update our campus signs, we would appreciate your feedback on what improvements would be beneficial. Please take a moment to answer three short questions. Your input is valuable in making Coyle a fun, caring, and safe place for everyone. Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPbunPddk629CMSc0dQtCS0ixbkgABIFHxhvujOmv5vzD6DA/viewform

We have updated our Student Store donation requests!

If you are able, we would really appreciate a donation to our store. Students earn Cougar Cash daily and at the end of the week, they can turn their cash into prizes. We would like to keep the store new and exciting for students.

You can donate any items that your student think will be a hit at the student store. The amazon wish list is just suggestions!

https://a.co/cv6IJiN

Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten enrollment is now open

It’s time to enroll your child in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year.

San Juan Unified offers a welcoming, nurturing environment where young learners can explore, grow and build a strong foundation for lifelong success. Families may choose from a variety of part-day and full-day options for both transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten.

• Transitional Kindergarten: Children who turn 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2026, are eligible for TK.

• Kindergarten: Children who turn 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2026, may register for kindergarten.

Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year began on Feb. 2. Families may complete the process online by uploading required documents, including proof of age, immunization records and proof of address.

For details and a full list of enrollment requirements, visit sanjuan.edu/enrollment. For questions, contact the Enrollment Office at enrollment@sanjuan.edu or call (916) SAN-JUAN (726-5826).

Ya está abierta la inscripción para el kínder de transición y el kínder

Es hora de inscribir a su hijo/a en el kínder de transición (TK) o en el kínder para el año escolar 2026-27.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Juan ofrece un ambiente acogedor y enriquecedor donde los pequeños estudiantes pueden explorar, crecer y construir una base sólida para el éxito a lo largo de toda la vida. Las familias pueden elegir entre varias opciones de medio día y día completo tanto para el kínder de transición (TK) como para el kínder.

• Kindergarten de transición (TK): Los niños que cumplan 4 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2026 pueden ser inscritos en el TK.

• Kindergarten: Los niños que cumplan 5 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2026 pueden ser inscritos en el kindergarten.

La inscripción para el año escolar 2026-27 comenzó el 2 de febrero. Las familias pueden completar el proceso en línea y entregar los documentos requeridos, incluyendo comprobante de edad, registros de vacunación y comprobante de domicilio, de manera virtual.

Para obtener más detalles y una lista completa de los requisitos de inscripción, visite sanjuan.edu/enrollment. Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Inscripción en enrollment@sanjuan.edu o llame al (916) SAN-JUAN (726-5826).

ثبت‌نام صنف‌های کودکستان انتقالی (TK) و کودکستان اکنون آغاز شده است

وقت آن رسیده است که فرزندتان را برای سال تعلیمی ۲۰۲۶-۲۷ در صنف کودکستان انتقالی (Transitional Kindergarten) و یا کودکستان (Kindergarten) ثبت‌نام کنید.

حوزه تعلیمی سن هوان محیطی صمیمی و آموزشی را فراهم می‌کند که در آن آموزندگان خردسال می‌توانند به جستجو، رشد و ساختن یک بنیاد قوی بپردازند. خانواده‌ها می‌توانند از میان گزینه‌های مختلف نیم‌روزه و تمام‌روزه برای هر دو دوره کودکستان انتقالی (TK) و کودکستان، یکی را انتخاب کنند.

• صنف کودکستان انتقالی (TK): کودکانی که تا تاریخ ۱ سپتامبر ۲۰۲۶ یا قبل از آن ۴ ساله می‌شوند، واجد شرایط برای کودکستان انتقالی هستند.

• کودکستان: کودکانی که تا تاریخ ۱ سپتامبر ۲۰۲۶ یا قبل از آن ۵ ساله می‌شوند، می‌توانند برای کودکستان ثبت‌نام کنند.

ثبت‌نام برای سال تعلیمی ۲۰۲۶-۲۷ از تاریخ ۲ فبروری آغاز شده است. خانواده‌ها می‌توانند این مراحل را به صورت آنلاین و با آپلود کردن اسناد مورد نیاز، از جمله کارت هویت کودک، کارت واکسین و سند محل سکونت، تکمیل کنند.

برای جزئیات بیشتر و فهرست کامل شرایط ثبت‌نام، به وبسایت sanjuan.edu/enrollment مراجعه کنید. در صورت داشتن هرگونه سوال، با دفتر ثبت‌نام از طریق ایمیل enrollment@sanjuan.edu یا شماره تلیفون ذیل 9167265826 به تماس شوید.

Here are some food resources in our school district and community:

Free Community Food Distributions & Resources

We know how challenging times are for many of our families and community, especially right now with the added barrier to accessing food benefits during the government shutdown. Below you will find information on local supports to assist. Additionally, be sure to access our Digital Resource Library, where we have organized folders of community support flyers by topic, including a new one dedicated specifically to Food/EBT/CalFresh.

FACE RESOURCE LIBRARY - “Food/EBT/CalFresh” folder updated

https://bit.ly/FACEresource

San Juan Unified Community Resources - food, utility, housing, academic, social/recreation, family supports https://www.sanjuan.edu/communityresources

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services-

Food Banks, Diaper Banks, clothing closets and more!

www.sacramentofoodbank.org/find-food

www.sacramentofoodbank.org/diapers

211 Sacramento-

Food Services, holiday supports and more! - Updated weekly

www.211sacramento.org

San Juan Central Food Closet-

The San Juan Unified food closet is located at the Central Enrollment Center (3700 Garfield Ave. in Carmichael) and serves families, staff and community who are in need of non-perishable food items.

Hours:

Open year round, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Closed on non-school days and holidays.

https://www.sanjuan.edu/resources/school-meals

Community Care Hubs are monthly events to support families across our school communities with essential tools and resources to help support student success. At this free event, families can access supports such as emergency food boxes, diaper distribution, tools to support learning at home, community and district resources and more! Check out our upcoming Community Care Hub, as well as the newly-released spring Care Hub dates, too!

March Community Care Hub

Thursday, March 26

3:00 - 4:30 pm

El Camino High School - 4300 El Camino Ave, Sacramento

Community Care Hubs are monthly events to support families across our school communities with essential tools and resources to help support student success. At this free event, families can access supports such as emergency food boxes, diaper distribution, tools to support learning at home, community and district resources and more! Pre-registration is not required, but resources are distributed on a first come first serve basis.

This month’s highlight: Health and wellness, along with a Job Fair!

For details and other resources, visit the sanjuan.edu/communityresources webpage.

Registration can be found on www.sanjuan.edu/familyed

Loving Solutions

Meets Every Wednesday, ends in April- 5:45 - 7:45 pm

Grand Oaks Elementary - 7901 Rosswood Dr, Citrus Heights

This family education class series is designed to help parents and guardians grow their parenting skills from idea, to practice, to changes in the home. Loving Solutions is a great resource for parents and guardians struggling to meet the needs of strong-willed Elementary age children. This free parenting support program meets weekly for ten sessions and covers a wide range of topics to explore strategies to improve communication, maximize student learning, address behavior challenges and create an environment that encourages positive choices. Dinner, childcare and translation services available with registration.

Navigating the CAASPP Journey: Strategies for Student Success

Thursday, March 5

6:00 - 7:30 pm via Zoom

Presented by Scholastic Education and our district Assessment, Evaluation, and Planning (AEP) team. In this virtual workshop, parents and guardians will discover valuable tips and effective strategies to help their child succeed in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and other assessments. Participants will gain valuable insights to help optimize their child’s learning experience and practical strategies to foster a positive environment to prepare for a smooth path through the CAASPP and other assessments.

Understanding Special Education and Your IEP

Tuesday, March 17

6:00 - 7:30 pm - District Office (3738 Walnut Ave, Carmichael)

Presented in partnership with Warmline Family Resource Center, the Special Education Department, and the Special Education Community Advisory Committee, this workshop is designed for parents and caregivers with a child on an IEP (Individualized Educational Program) in Special Education. Participants will learn about the IEP process, components of the IEP document, and information regarding parent rights and responsibilities in Special Education. Attendees will receive an IEP binder and hands on guidance to organize IEP paperwork and supplemental documents. Families are encouraged to bring their child’s IEP to follow along! Dinner, child care and interpretation provided.

Talleres Familiares: Keys to High School Success

Thursday, March 19

6:00 - 7:30 pm via Zoom

Join us at this virtual workshop designed for middle and high school families to learn important information to help their student have a smooth transition and start into high school. Participants will learn about different high school options in our district, Career/Technical Education (CTE) pathways, high school graduation requirements, college and career readiness, and more! This workshop is presented in Spanish.

On Demand Family Engagement Video Library!

Pre-recorded presentations on a variety of family engagement topics.

This month’s highlight: Fostering Conflict Resolution Skills

Check out this month’s featured family engagement video library workshop to 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. This workshop is presented by Elizabeth Lopez, Coordinator of Family/Problem Resolution. To view this video, visit our Family Engagement Video Library at www.sanjuan.edu/face

Have you visited our digital on-demand Family Engagement Video Learning Library, featuring pre-recorded presentations on a variety of topics for families and educators? This month’s featured video is "Fostering Conflict Resolution Skills".

Check out this month’s featured family engagement video library workshop to 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. This workshop is presented by Elizabeth Lopez, Coordinator of Family/Problem Resolution. To view this video, visit our Family Engagement Video Library at www.sanjuan.edu/face

Visit our www.sanjuan.edu/familyed webpage to view this featured workshop and other workshops in our Family Engagement Video Library!

Interested in volunteering? You can start the two-part process now!

• Complete your volunteer verification form: San Juan Unified Volunteer Website
  
  

• Schedule your fingerprinting appointment: Book Here
  
  

Start planning your 2026 volunteer opportunities! Check out our Volunteer Opportunities Template, which can be customized for your site to highlight upcoming opportunities and help families plan around their availability. Access the template here (also on the intranet): Canva Template

Spring after-hours clinics have been added to the volunteer calendar for those who are unable to attend during regular business hours. Our first after-hours fingerprint clinic will take place on Wednesday, February 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Translated versions of the after-hours clinic flyer are available on the intranet to share with families and can be found here: Volunteer Clinics

We would like to remind families about our absence policy's. You can always find this information in our Family Handbook on our website: https://coyle.sanjuan.edu/our-school/school-family-handbook

If you have any questions, please reach out to the front office by replying to this email, calling 916-979-8012 or send a message via Talking Points. We are happy to help!

IN CASE OF AN ABSENCE (Less than 5 days)

Please notify the school office if your child is going to be absent as soon as possible. To do so, call the attendance phone number,916-979-8012 option 2 OR email coyleabsence@sanjuan.edu OR send a message via Talking Points to report the absence. State the student's name, teacher, date, and reason for the absence. We truly appreciate your call or email by the morning of the absence.

INDEPENDENT STUDY-HOME INSTRUCTION (Short Term)

In the event that your child will not attend school for an extended period of time, please contact the school attendance clerk ten (10) school days before your child's absences to schedule his/her independent study/home instruction program. An independent study may only be approved for a period of more than 5 days and up to 15 days. (Students that miss school for any length of time for reasons other than illness will be marked as “unexcused” absences without the independent study contract.)

Absent more than 16 days

If a student is going to be out more than 16 days without a medical note, the student will be dropped from our enrollment. Once you return, you will need to re-enroll with San Juan Central before you can return to School.

This year we have new late drop off and pick up procedures. Please see below and let us know if you have any questions.

If your student arrives after 7:45am, they will need to come to the office for a tardy clock, the gates will be locked. Students will then enter the school through the door in the nurses room.

If students are on campus but are not in their classrooms at 7:45, they will be marked absent and will need to come to the office to get their attendance changed to a tardy.

Students are to be picked up within 15 minutes of the bell ringing. After 15 minutes, students will be brought into the office to call for their ride. Whoever is picking the student up will need to come to the office to sign the student out.

M,T,W,F - Pick up by 2:30pm

Th - Pick up by 1:15pm

In our ongoing mission to make dismissal smoother, safer, and just a little less like a scene from a traffic jam movie, we’re implementing a small change with a big impact:

Effective immediately, left turns out of the school parking lot will not be permitted during dismissal time.

(Yes, your GPS might be upset, but your fellow drivers will thank you!)

You’re still welcome to make a left turn during other parts of the school day—just not during that high-traffic window when we're all racing the clock.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep the flow moving and the horns honking to a minimum. Think of it as turning right… in the right direction!

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and (mostly) sane.

Friendly reminder: Please don’t double-park and abandon your vehicle during pick-up. When you do, traffic gets stuck, kids can’t get through safely, and the rest of us wonder if your car has been left behind as modern art. If you need to walk up, please use a designated parking spot—your fellow parents (and our traffic flow) will thank you!

It is important to make sure your contacts and list of people okay to pick up your student early or in case of an emergency is up to date. You can update this in Parent Portal or by contacting the Coyle Office.

The office does check ID's when the person picking up a student in not known to the office. If they are not listed as one of your contacts or emergency contacts we will need permission from the Parent/Guardian before we allow the student to leave campus with that person.

If you have any concerns or any court paperwork, make sure you give it to the the office to keep on file.

If you have moved, we need you to update your address.

To update your address click on the link below and provide the information requested.

https://www.sanjuan.edu/enrollment/address-change

A designated school employee may administer medication during the school hours only upon written request of both the physician and parent(s) or guardian, detailing the method, amount, and time the medication is to be taken.

Medication will be administered only to students whose parent and physician deem it necessary for potentially life-threatening medical conditions or for those who need medication administered during the school day in order to interact appropriately at school.

Authorization forms for medication are available to download below, or at each school office. A new form must be completed before the start of each school year. Medications must be brought to the school office in their original container.

Medication Forms

Coyle Fax 916-979-8013

Email taryn.dyke@sanjuan.edu

https://www.sanjuan.edu/resources/health-services/medication-at-school

Our Coyle PTA supports our Teachers, Classrooms, and Students throughout the school year.

Your membership and support helps fund items like Sami Circuit, Starstruck, Classroom Materials, Family Nights, Field Trip Supports and more!

Each membership is $10.00. Coyle receives $2.00 from each online membership and the PTA National Organization receives the remainder. .

https://jointotem.com/ca/carmichael/coyle-avenue-school-pta

Thank you for your support!

www.sanjuan.edu/communityresources

• Food

• Clothing

• Diapers

• Utilities & Housing

• Social & Recreational

• Academic

• Disability & Special Education

• Employment

• Mental Health

• Refugee, Immigrant & Newcomer Supports

• LGBTQIA+

• Domestic Violence

• and more!

San Juan Central Food Closet:

The San Juan Unified food closet is located at the Central Enrollment Center (3700 Garfield Ave. in Carmichael) and serves families, staff and community who are in need of non-perishable food items.

Hours:

Open year round, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Closed on non-school days and holidays.

Need more information on food resources? Visit www.sanjuan.edu/resources/community-resources for more information about our district food closet and community food banks.

Did you know that San Juan Unified has its own Immunization Clinic to help assist uninsured and underinsured families? The clinic is located at 3700 Garfield Avenue (Room 4) in Carmichael. The Vaccines available at the clinic are provided by the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. The vaccines are available for children 3 years to 18 years of age who have Medi-Cal or are uninsured.

The clinic provides the vaccines required for Pre-Kindergarten which are: Hib, DTaP, Polio, Hep B, MMR and Varicella.

The vaccines required for TK/K – 12 which are: DTaP or Tdap, Polio, Hep B, MMR and Varicella. Optional recommended vaccines that are available: Hep A, MCV4 (meningitis), COVID-19 and HPV.

Students are seen by appointment only. Schedule an appointment. One appointment per child is needed. Please provide copies of immunization records when requested. Clinic days and hours are limited and do fill very quickly. A donation of $10/child will be accepted at the time of the appointment (cash only).

If you need assistance or have questions about immunizations, please contact us at (916) 971-7018.

Here is our Calendar for the school year. It will also be updated weekly in the Monday newsletters.

Please share with day care and other people that may be picking up your students.

Coyle Calendar 2025/2026

Please check our weekly newsletter and website for any new dates & information.

February

2-6 Scholastic Book Fair - Help Wanted

6 - Coyle Cafe

16 - 20No School - Presidents Break

25-School Site Council - Cancelled

March

2nd - 6th - Read Across America Spirit Week

6th - Coyle Cafe

10th -13th - 11am Dismissal 1st - 5th Grades

10th - 13th - Parent and Teacher Conferences

11th - FACE Mobile Visit

19th - Spring Pictures

19th - 5th Grade Promotion Pictures

24th - School Site Council

27th - Cookie and Popsicle Sales at 2:15

April

3/30 - 4/3No School - Spring Break

May

1No School - District Holiday

4No School - District Holiday

13Starstruck Show Day

22Minimum Day 12:00 Dismissal 1st - 5th Grades

25No School - Memorial day

June

9Last Day of School 12pm Dismissal 1st - 5th Grades

95th Grade Promotion 8am

Office Hours: 7:30am - 2:30pm

For student absences please call (916) 979-8012 option 2 to leave a message or you can email at mailto:coyleabsence@sanjuan.edu.

Email: taryn.dyke@sanjuan.edu
Website: www.sanjuan.edu/coyle
Location: 6555 Coyle Avenue, Carmichael, CA, USA
Phone: (916) 979-8012
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoyleAvenueK5