The Seahawk Scoop

Dear SJH Families,

As we settle into another great week at Syracuse Junior High, I want to take a moment to share something that happens behind the scenes every week that has a significant impact on student learning: our Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

At SJH, our teachers don't work in isolation. They regularly come together in collaborative teams to discuss student learning, share strategies, analyze data, and support one another. This teamwork helps ensure that every student receives the best possible instruction and support.

Our PLCs center around four essential questions:

1. What do we want students to learn?
2. How will we know if they have learned it?
3. What will we do when they haven't learned it?
4. What will we do when they already know it?

These questions guide important conversations as teachers plan lessons, review assessments, and identify ways to help students grow. Whether it's providing additional support, offering enrichment opportunities, or sharing successful instructional practices, our teachers are constantly working together to meet students where they are and help them succeed.

I am incredibly proud of the dedication our faculty brings to this work. Their commitment to collaboration is one of the many reasons SJH is such a special place for students to learn and grow.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are building a school community where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Pat Limas
Principal, Syracuse Junior High School

• No School - enjoy the break!

• Spirit Week! - Barbie & Ken Day (wear as much pink as possible)
• Boys Basketball Open Gym from 6-7:45 AM

• Spirit Week! - Beach Day...wear beach attire (keep it school appropriate...no swimsuits).
• REMINDER: "Advisory House Time" is the first class of the day.

• Girls Volleyball away game @ Centerville Jr High. Game starts at 3:15 PM

• Spirit Week! - Adam Sandler Day (wear baggy clothes, hockey jersey, basketball shorts, etc.)
• Boys Basketball Open Gym 6-7:45 AM
• Girls Volleyball HOME game vs Mueller Park Jr @3:15PM - Theme is: Adam Sandler

• Spirit Week! - Pajama Day (wear your comfy (school appropriate) PJ'S.

We will be starting our after-school math help on Wednesday, September 9th. It will be held every Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:00-3:45 in room 160. Except for Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17 because of Parent Teacher Conferences.

Syracuse Jr High is looking for a caring, dependable individual to join our front office team as a 504 Teacher Assistant!

This is an important role that provides support to students who may require medical assistance and additional care during the school day. The 504 Teacher Assistant will work closely with students and school staff to help ensure that students have the support they need to feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, patient, responsible, and comfortable working with students. This position is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in the life of a student and be an important part of our school community.

If you or someone you know would be a great fit for this position, we encourage you to consider applying! For more information about this position and the link to apply, please click HERE!

Come join the Syracuse Jr High family—we’d love to have you on our team! 🦅

We are partnering with Community Nursing Services this year for the "Say Boo to the Flu" program. They will be providing vaccines for Flu, as well as Gardasil, Meningococcal and Tdap vaccines. They will be here on Wednesday, September 16th from 3:30 - 5:30 PM. They will bill insurance for all immunizations. For those without insurance, the cost will be $14 per child vaccination and $35 per adult flu vaccination (other vaccine prices will vary). This is happening on the first night of Parent Teacher Conferences, so stop by after talking with your student's teachers!

Looking for an easy dinner option while supporting Syracuse Jr High? Join us at Raising Cane’s in Layton on Thursday, September 24, from 5:00–9:00 PM for a special school fundraising night!

Raising Cane’s will donate 15% of their net sales during the event back to Syracuse Jr High. It’s a simple and delicious way to support our students and school while giving yourself a night off from cooking!

Bring your family, invite your friends, grab some Cane’s, and help make a difference for our school. We hope to see you there!

Hello Parents/Guardians,

Our regular schedule change window has now closed. Any schedule change requests for the remainder of the semester will follow the process outlined below:

• Parents/guardians must submit a Schedule Change Request Form using the QR code below.
• Requests will be reviewed by our LCMT Committee each Monday.
• The LCMT Committee will determine whether the request meets the criteria for a schedule change. A counselor will contact you regarding the committee’s decision.
• If the request is approved, a $10 schedule change fee will be added to your student's fees in myDSD.

If you have any questions, please contact your student's counselor.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

All students are divided by last name so refer to the name breakdown below to find out who your student's counselor is.

Dana Howard: A - Hi

Kaeli Macbeth: Ho - Mi

Stephenie Teague: Mo - Z

-SJH Counselors

Reminder: As students are being dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon, it's important to remember that the lane closest to the curb is for BUSES ONLY! Cars coming in to the front parking lot need to stay in the left lane. Please only let you student(s) exit the vehicles at the crosswalks and not cross between cars in the parking lot. Your students' safety is our top concern, so we want them to get in the building safely. If students are being dropped off along the front road, please remind them to stay on the sidewalk until they get to the crosswalks. Refer to the picture below for example.

Also, drivers - please be courteous of personal property around the school and DO NOT block driveways or park in turning lanes! Let's work together to keep our neighborhood a safe place to drive around.

Pictures were taken this week, but if your student missed them, our makeup picture day is October 9th. Students will receive a student ID card when they get their picture taken. We have order forms in the office with purchase instructions. Parents are welcome to come in and grab a flyer or have your student bring one home. You can order pictures online by going to Bell Photography's website (bellphoto.com) and use our school's purchase code "SyracuseJRFall26".

• The theme for Thursday's home game (September 10th) is "Adam Sandler". Dress like the actor Adam Sandler (ex. baggy athletic shorts, baggy shirt, hockey jersey, etc.)

Click HERE to view the weekly menu for school lunch!

If you need to apply for Free/Reduced lunch, please click HERE to be taken to the Nutrition Services page for Davis School District to apply online.

Effective May 2025, Utah law requires schools to obtain written parent/guardian permission before providing students with foods, snacks, or drinks during school hours that contain certain food dyes, preservatives, or additives identified in state law (see Utah Code 53G-9-205.2). If you would like to give permission for your child to receive and consume foods, snacks, and drinks provided by the school during school hours, including items that do not meet the nutrition specifications established in Utah Code 53G-9-205, please sign the permission form found in your MyDSD account under "sign documents".

We are seeking candidates to serve on the Syracuse Junior High School Community Council (SCC) for the upcoming term.

The School Community Council plays an important role in supporting student achievement. Council members help review academic goals and determine how School LAND Trust funds are used to support learning and academic success at SJH. This year, our school received $147,312.97 in School LAND Trust funding.

We encourage interested parents, guardians, and eligible employees to consider serving on the council. Membership is a great way to be involved in the school community and contribute to decisions that impact students.

Important Dates

• Candidate Declaration Deadline: September 9, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

• Election Window: September 14-18, 2026

Who May Apply?

• Parent/Guardian Representatives: Must have a student attending Syracuse Junior High during at least one year of the term.
• Employee Representatives: Must be employed at Syracuse Junior High by the Davis School District.

Candidates will be asked to provide basic contact information and a brief biography to be shared with voters during the election.

For more information about School Community Councils and the School LAND Trust Program, please visit the Utah School LAND Trust website.

Thank you for your willingness to support Syracuse Junior High and help make a difference for our students.

Click on the following link to access the application form.

2027 Syracuse Junior High School Community Council Application – Fill out form

WE NEED YOU! We need volunteers to serve on the PTSA board for the '26-'27 school year. If you are willing to help out, please contact Amanda Keener (our PTSA President) at amandaandsolo@yahoo.com or (801) 309-7320.