The Seahawk Scoop

Dear SJH Families,

As we move further into the school year, one of the most important ways parents can support student success is by making sure their child arrives at school on time each day. Consistent attendance and punctuality help students stay connected to learning, build positive habits, and avoid missing valuable instruction at the start of class.

If your child is struggling academically, parent-teacher conferences are an important opportunity to work together. These conversations help us identify challenges, celebrate strengths, and create a plan to support your child's success. We encourage you to attend conferences and stay connected with your child's teachers throughout the year.

Pat Limas
Principal, Syracuse Junior High School

• Girls Volleyball HOME game VS Horizon Jr. Theme: CAMO

• Boys Basketball Open Gym from 6-7:45 AM

• REMINDER: "Advisory House Time" is the first class of the day.

• Girls Volleyball away game @ West Point Jr High. Game starts at 3:15 PM
• Parent-Teacher Conference for Term 1! "Open House" style from 3:30 - 5:30 PM.

• Boys Basketball Open Gym 6-7:45 AM
• Parent-Teacher Conference for Term 1! "Open House" style from 3:30 - 5:30 PM.

• Happy Friday!!!

On Wednesday, Sept. 30th SJH will be presenting a career fair for the 7th grade College and Career Awareness (CCA) classes. We are inviting parents, relatives, or neighbors of our 7th grade students to participate in our Career Fair as guest speakers. Speakers would share approx. 8 min of information about their career field to small groups of students. Presentations would repeat 4-5 times during 1st and 3rd class periods. Each class period has a total of approx. 125 students. 1st period class is 10:50 -11:40 AM, and 3rd period class is 1:15 - 2:05 PM.

If you would like to volunteer, there are sign up sheets in the office (or one can be emailed to you). If you have questions, please email Ms. Natalee Warrick at nflynn@dsdmail.net.

This group has started, and will be held every Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:00-3:45 in room 160. No Group meeting this Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17 because of Parent Teacher Conferences.

There is a big need for Bus Drivers this year all over the Davis County School District. If you (or someone you know) is interested, please click HERE to apply.

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!

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 (2000 W), 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.

School Pictures have been taken, 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 Monday's home game (September 14th) is "Camo". Wear as much camo attire as you can!
• The theme for Monday's home game (September 21st) is "Neon". Wear your brightest clothing!
• The theme of Wednesday's home game (September 23rd) is "School Colors". Wear Orange, White, or Navy Blue!

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!

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