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December 15th - December 19th, 2025

Cougar NewsDecember 15th - December 19th, 2025
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1 WEEK LEFT IN THE 2ND QUARTER, AND 1 WEEK UNTIL WINTER BREAK! 1 WEEK LEFT IN THE 2ND QUARTER, AND 1 WEEK UNTIL WINTER BREAK!

WINTER BREAK IS 12/22/2025-1/05/2026 WINTER BREAK IS 12/22/2025-1/05/2026

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WE RETURN ON TUESDAY 1/6/2026 WE RETURN ON TUESDAY 1/6/2026

MINIMUM DAY ON FRIDAY 12/19/25 SCHOOL STARTS 8:00AM & DISMISSED 11:14AM MINIMUM DAY ON FRIDAY 12/19/25 SCHOOL STARTS 8:00AM & DISMISSED 11:14AM

LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AFTER SCHOOL, AS USUAL, ON A MINIMUM DAY LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AFTER SCHOOL, AS USUAL, ON A MINIMUM DAY

SYLVAN BAND AND CHOIR CONCERT 12/11/2025 SYLVAN BAND AND CHOIR CONCERT 12/11/2025

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Choir

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Beginning Band

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Advanced Band

SKATE NITE SKATE NITE

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NEXT SKATE NITE IS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2025

Our next Skate Night is next Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Roller King. The cost is $10 and that includes skates. Students cannot have more than 100 red demerits or have a suspension in the last 30 days. Parents are welcome to stay. Students must arrive by 6:20pm and be picked up at 8:05pm. Food and drinks can be purchased at the Roller King snack bar.

Monday 12/15/25 is the last day for students to get a student ID for Wednesday's skate night. STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN ID TO BE ADMITTED.

Thank you.

Roller King Skating Center

889 Riverside Avenue, Roseville, CA 95678.

(916) 783-0918

rollerkingsvl@gmail.com

SPIRIT WEEK CONTINUES SPIRIT WEEK CONTINUES

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MONDAY 12/15/25 IS DRESS LIKE OLD PEOPLE OR DRESS LIKE A TEACHER DAY MONDAY 12/15/25 IS DRESS LIKE OLD PEOPLE OR DRESS LIKE A TEACHER DAY

TUESDAY 12/16/25 IS DRESS LIKE A SUPERHERO DAY OR YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER TUESDAY 12/16/25 IS DRESS LIKE A SUPERHERO DAY OR YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER

WEDNESDAY 12/17/25 IS WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLORS DAY WEDNESDAY 12/17/25 IS WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLORS DAY

IT'S COOL TO BE KIND AT SYLVAN IT'S COOL TO BE KIND AT SYLVAN

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MS. TURNERS ART STUDENTS MADE THE POSTERS

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WE RECOGINIZED AND CELEBRATED STUDENT'S WHO WERE KIND

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STUDENTS WERE PUT IN A RAFFLE TO WIN PRIZES

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20 STUDENTS WON PRIZES THIS PAST FRIDAY

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20 MORE STUDENTS WILL BE RECOGNIZED ON WEDNESDAY

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THIS IS ONE OF SEVERAL VICE PRINCIPAL INITIATIVES THIS YEAR

DISTRICT OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS DISTRICT OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS

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DECEMBER 1, 2025 AT 8:00AM THRU JANUARY 23, 2026 AT 5:00PM

San Juan Unified School District has opened its annual open enrollment period for the 2026-27 school year. Families have until 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, to apply for their student to attend a school other than their neighborhood school.

Families can log in to the Parent Portal to view their child’s assigned school for the 2026-27 school year. Both the current school and the next year’s assignment will be listed.

  • Families satisfied with their child’s assignment do not need to take any further action.

  • Families wishing to request a different school may submit an open enrollment lottery application.

Open enrollment is not first-come, first-served. Applications are entered into a computer-generated lottery system and may be submitted anytime during the enrollment window.


Learn more at www.sanjuan.edu/openenrollment.

THE SCARY TRUTH ABOUT TEEN VAPING THE SCARY TRUTH ABOUT TEEN VAPING

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The Scary Truth About Teen Vaping

Teens often believe that vaping or using electronic cigarettes is healthier than smoking tobacco. Get the truth.

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HOW YOUTH MARIJUANA, ALCOHOL USE IMPACTS LIFE HOW YOUTH MARIJUANA, ALCOHOL USE IMPACTS LIFE

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Here is a link to an article on the use and effect of Marijuana and Alcohol use by teens.

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/how-teen-marijuana-use-impacts-brain-development

HOMEWORK CLUB RETURNS AFTER THE WINTER BREAK HOMEWORK CLUB RETURNS AFTER THE WINTER BREAK

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STARTING TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026. HOMEWORK CLUB: ONE HOUR AFTER SCHOOL EACH DAY STARTING TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026. HOMEWORK CLUB: ONE HOUR AFTER SCHOOL EACH DAY

THE SYLVAN REPORT THE SYLVAN REPORT

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MEDIA CLASS IS NOW LIVE!

Media class is now broadcasting live on Media YouTube Channel. Please stay informed and check out the incredible work our student and Ms. Taylor do everyday at Sylvan!

Here is the link:

https://youtube.com/live/NroOJJ9HcGs

LIVE SCHOOL LIVE SCHOOL

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LIVE SCHOOL UPDATES!

Live School information goes out every Thursday. This information includes weekly updates, merits/demerits, teacher comments, classroom information, including tardies, bathroom passes, and more, when provided by teachers.

MATH CLUB MATH CLUB

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MATH CLUB EVERY MORNING AT 7:00AM

Math Club is open to students that want support with 6th-8th grade math. The front gate will open at 7:00am just for those students. Students will still be served breakfast starting at 7:25am and the campus will continue to fully open at 7:40am.

Thanks.

Front Gates Open at 7:25 am Every Morning for Breakfast Front Gates Open at 7:25 am Every Morning for Breakfast

Due to a loss of critical Title 1 funding this past year, the front gate will not open until 7:25 am. Please DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR STUDENT(S) BEFORE 7:25 am. There will be no adult supervision for your child/children. This is new this year, due to a loss of funding that previously paid for supervision during early student drop-off. Students will be permitted on campus for breakfast service beginning at 7:25 am.

SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

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KEEP OUR STUDENT'S SAFE. WEAR A HELMET.

Helmets must be worn for bikes and scooters of all kinds.

E-Scooters are not allowed, and riders must have a driver's license regardless of speed.

ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE

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ATTENDANCE MATTERS

Parents, you can report absences by calling 916-971-7875, or you can email at sylvanabsence@sanjuan.edu, or in the parent portal.

NOTE:NOTE: If you are withdrawing your student from Sylvan, please contact the school directly.


Thank you.

M.E.Ch.A. CLUB M.E.Ch.A. CLUB

Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán Club

Next MEChA club meeting is Monday, December 15, 2025, in the library from 2:45–3:45 pm. We’ll be talking about Christmas traditions, including posadas, making ornaments, and we’ll even get to break a piñata. Hope to see you there!


Thank you!

Cell Phone Policy Cell Phone Policy

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Parents, please review the district cell phone policy with your student. It is in the Sylvan Middle School student planner and will also be reviewed in class by teachers and administrators during the beginning of the school year. Cell phones use is not permitted during instructional time and specified events. Thank you.

As a general rule, cell phones may only be used:


  • Before and After School
  • During Passing Periods
  • During Lunch

Dress Code Policy Dress Code Policy

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Parents, please review the district dress code policy with your student. It is in the Sylvan Middle School student planner and will also be reviewed in class by teachers and administrators during the beginning of the school year. Please click on the PDF link above to see the district poster of the dress code policy. Thank you.

Bridges After School Program Bridges After School Program

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Bridges is still accepting applications for the after-school program at Sylvan Middle School. Please go to the front office for applications and additional information.

Sylvan's Website Sylvan's Website

Sylvan Middle School Website
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Parent Portal Parent Portal

Parent Portal
Click here to login to the Parent Portal to check grades, email teachers, clear absences and more!

A LOOK AHEAD A LOOK AHEAD

EVENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

  • SKATE NITE #2 DECEMBER 17, 2025 6:00-8:00PM
  • LAST DAY OF 2ND QUARTER IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025.
  • MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025. 8:00AM-11:14AM
  • NO SCHOOL FOR WINTER BREAK, MONDAY 12/22/25 THROUGH MONDAY 1/5/26
  • 2ND QUARTER GRADES WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE ON THURSDAY, 1/8/2026

COUGAR NEWS COUGAR NEWS

DELIVERED NOW ON FRIDAYS DELIVERED NOW ON FRIDAYS

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Every Friday Evening at 5:00pm you will receive the Cougar News. It will keep you in the know about what is happening at Sylvan.

Gary Coartney
Vice Principal
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