Cougar Chronicle
Coyle Ave. Elementary News - October 26th
Coyle Elementary Office Information
Coyle Information:
Phone: (916) 979-8012 Fax: (916) 979-8013
Coyle Website: www.sanjuan.edu/coyle
Office is Open: 7:30am - 2:30pm
Roxanne Mitchell - roxanne.mitchell@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
Remember to scroll to the bottom of the newsletter so you do not miss out!
Coyle Calendar
October
10/26 - 30 - Red Ribbon Spirit Week
10/30 - Jog A Thon
https://coyle.sanjuan.edu/our-school/calendar?cal_date=2026-09-17 -
November
11/3 - McTeacher Night
11/11 - No School Veterans Day
11/12 - No School District Holiday
11/13 - No School Teacher Work Day
11/16 - 20 - 11:00am Dismissal 1st - 5th Grades
11/16 - 20 - Parent and Teacher Conferences
11/23 - 27 - No School Thanksgiving Break
**Please note, there is no Coyle Cafe for November, December or January**
Red Ribbon Week
We are celebrating being healthy here at Coyle this week!
Red Ribbon Spirit Week
Next Week October 26th - 30th
Our first Spirit Week is for Red Ribbon Week!
October 26th - 30th
Monday - PJ Day - No Slippers
Tuesday - College and or Career Day
Wednesday - Wear Red
Thursday - Anything but a Backpack
Friday - Favorite Character Day - No props or masks. Tennis shoes must be worn for the jog a thon!
Jog A thon - This Friday!
Donations
We have fantastic prizes for our Jog A Thon!
You can donate online or with cash or check in the office.
Online Donation Form:
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/coyleavenue26
Individual fundraising incentives:
$25: Student earns a Coyle Ave water bottle!
$100: Student earns a deluxe Coyle Ave drawstring bag
$150: Student earns a raffle ticket for a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card. Along with the Coyle water bottle and drawstring bag.
Additional school fundraising incentives:
$1000 goal attained: The whole school earns popsicles!
$1500 goal attained: Music at lunch for a week.
$2000 Gaga ball earned for a week in PE
$2500 goal attained: Extra Recess with popcorn
If we beat last year's earnings of $7,625 then Ms. Curtis will be duct-taped to a wall during a house rally!
The highest-earning TK-2nd and 3rd-5th class will EARN an Ice Cream Party!
The House with the MOST laps will win a donut party during their House Meeting!
The top male and female runner in each class will receive a pumpkin!
Jog A Thon Information and Schedule
Mark your calendars! Our Jog A Thon is Friday, October 30th here at Coyle Elementary.
We have raised $3,110 of our $8,000 goal! This money will go towards updated PE and Art equipment, House supplies and more!
During the Jog-A-Thon, students will walk, jog, or run as many laps as they can within a 40-minute period. This year’s theme is a Fall Fun Run during Spirit Week, so students are welcome to dress up! Please do not wear masks or carry props. Students must wear shoes and clothing appropriate for walking and running.
We invite and encourage parents and guardians to join their child’s class by volunteering or walking, jogging, or running alongside their child! Families are also welcome to stay and have lunch with their children. All family members and visitors must sign in before coming on campus.
Students are encouraged to ask family members, friends, and relatives to make a pledge or donation. Please see the next page for more information. Thank you for helping make this year’s Jog-A-Thon a success!
Jog-A-Thon Schedule - Oct 30th -Friday
9:50-10:30 Siebuhr, Scalise, Thomas, Hedrick, Moran, Jackson, Nordahl, Adams, TK/K
10:45-11:25 Downie, Phillips, Espinoza, Lyons, Ingles, Santora, Dutcher, Hopkins
Important dates to remember
Thursday, Oct 1st Start collecting pledges/donations
Friday, Oct 30th Jog-Walk-Run-a-Thon will be held
Friday, Nov 6th Lap count and class list with totals sent to Ms. Curtis
Friday, Nov 13th Last day to turn in pledge money.
Please be sure to have your child turn in all pledge money by Nov 13th. We thank you in advance for your support, and we look forward to running with you on Oct 30th !
Go Coyle Cougars!
Online Donation Form
Jog A Thon Shirts
Pick Up
1. You can pick it up once Logo It says it is ready.
2. We will pick them up from Logo It on Thursday, and have them ready for your student to wear on Friday for the Jog A Thon.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Taryn in the office or reply to this email.
School Site Council
Voting
We need to redo our School Site Council vote for this school year. There was an error in collecting votes and we received more than we had families.
Please only vote once, you can vote up to three to be on the School Site Council.
We will reach out the everyone on the ballot to update them on meetings etc. next week.
Thank you,
Support our 4th and 5th Graders
See's Candy Fundraiser
See’s Candy Fundraiser
Help our 4th and 5th graders go on their overnight Field Trips!
Want to help make a difference? Here are two ways to help. We can receive up to 50% profit!
Option 1 - Paper Order form (Cash or Check only)
Find a 4th or 5th grader to support or you can order in the front office!
You will receive your items at the school before Winter Break.
Option 2 - Online shopping site (Credit Card only)
https://www.yumraising.com/store/winter-2026-coyle-avenue-elementary-4218/Tartar99458
Online orders close December 4th
The purchaser will pay for shipping.
Online orders will begin to ship to the purchasers address starting November 11th.
Thank you for supporting our 4th and 5th grade students!
McTeacher Night
Tuesday, November 3rd
Join us on Tuesday, November 3rd @ 4-8pm for dinner with Coyle Elementary Teachers and Staff!
7411 Madison Avenue Citrus Heights (Madison and San Juan)
Coyle will earn 25% of all sales if you order inside at the kiosk, delivery partners or the mcdonalds app.
Drive through and other sales we will earn 10%.
This is our biggest food fundraiser of the year!
Last year, we earned @1,001.62! Plus $95.00 for cookies! Let's see if we can beat that goal.
This money goes directly back the Teachers to purchase supplies and materials for their classrooms!
Coyle Spirit Gear is Here!
Coyle Gear and House Gear
Coyle Spirit Gear is here!
We are only doing online orders at the link below.
We have two different designs plus our House designs. If you need to know your students House, please reach out to your Teacher or reply to this email.
We have shirts, sweatshirts, polo's windbreakers and tote bags!
https://www.logoit.org/coyle-avenue-elementary
Orders will be delivered to the school and will take 2-3 weeks to come in.
The link will be open throughout the school year to order.
Student Store
Donations Needed!
Student store will be starting next week! We need your support to keep our store fun and fabulous for our students!
Here is our wish list. However, you can purchase whatever snacks and items you think your student and other students will enjoy. Thank you for your donation!
Volunteer Update
After hours Fingerprinting Clinic
San Juan Unified School District will host a free, walk-in volunteer fingerprinting clinic on Thursday, November 5, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.
No appointment is needed. A valid photo ID is required. Fingerprinting will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Volunteers are strongly encouraged to submit their Volunteer Verification Form before attending the clinic.
For more information, or support please contact the Volunteer Help Desk.
Call 916-971-7935 or email volunteer@sanjuan.edu
New Student Enrollment - Next School Year
Enrollment for the 2027-2028 School Year
New this year! Enrollment for the 2027-28 school year will open Nov. 2, instead of the traditional February timeline. This earlier start gives families more time to plan for the upcoming school year.
As a reminder, enrollment is for new students attending their assigned neighborhood school, including incoming transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten students. This is separate from Open Enrollment, which is for families interested in attending a school outside their assigned neighborhood school.
Learn more at sanjuan.edu/enrollment.
October Menu's
San Juan Unified School District Events & Supports
October Events
FACE Mobile visits, Regional Community Care Hubs & Community Resource Information! www.sanjuan.edu/communityresources
FREE Family Workshops! www.sanjuan.edu/face
Learn American Sign Language (ASL) Family Education Series
Our October sessions are on Monday, October 12 & 26 and meets every other Monday until November 9
5:30 - 7:30 pm, Harry Dewey Elementary, 7025 Falcon Rd, Fair Oaks
Parent Project Series
Wednesdays, October 7-November 18
5:45-7:45 pm, Kingswood K-8 School - 5700 Primrose Dr., Citrus Heights
Supports for Students with Disabilities
IEP Trainings & Support Groups. FREE Year Round!
https://health.ucdavis.edu/mind-institute/resources/family-resource-centers
On Demand Family Engagement Video Library!
Pre-recorded presentations on a variety of family engagement topics.
This month’s highlight: Multilingual Learners: The Path to Reclassification
Viewable on our www.sanjuan.edu/face website under the Video Library tab.
Community Events
Fall Events (not sponsored by San Juan Unified School District or Coyle Elementary)
https://sacramento4kids.com/events/free-events
Community Festivals & Trunk-or-Treats
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 PM
St. Michaels Episcopal Church
Trunk or treat festival
Date & Time: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Location: St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 2140 Mission Ave, Carmichael, CA
Details: A casual outdoor gathering with decorated trunks, costumes, games, and a possible fire truck visit. Free admission with no RSVP required.
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00 PM
Carmichael Presbyterian Church
Family community festival
Date & Time: October 28th
Location: 5645 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA
Details: Features a costume parade, cake walk, bounce houses, tricycle rodeo, games, and a classroom-door trick-or-treating experience. Free admission; hot dog meals are available for purchase ($8 for adults, $6 for children under 12).
Fall Fest at Fair Oaks First Baptist
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM
Fair Oaks First Baptist
Community autumn festival
Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Location: Fair Oaks First Baptist, 4401 San Juan Ave, Carmichael, CA
Details: Free family-friendly festival with games, candy, trunk-or-treating, and raffle prizes.
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Rooted in Nature Workshops - Creepy Crawlers Rooted in Nature Workshops - Creepy Crawlers
Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM
Location: Carmichael Recreation & Park, 5330 Gibbons Dr, Carmichael, CA
Details: An educational family workshop exploring beneficial garden insects and local wildlife.
Fall Fun Day at the Koobs Nature Area Fall Fun Day at the Koobs Nature Area
Date & Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Location: Earl J. Koobs Nature Area, 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CA
Details: Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael, this free outdoor day offers themed science and art activities across a 4.7-acre nature area (note: dogs are not permitted).
Music of Nature with Grow Resilient Families Music of Nature with Grow Resilient Families
Date & Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Location: Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA
Details: Interactive outdoor music and movement program designed for families with young children.
Creatures of the Night Creatures of the Night
Location: Ancil Hoffman County Park / Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA
Details: Nighttime family nature presentation on nocturnal animals (bats, spiders, scorpions) followed by a guided night hike and a themed treat.
Family Newsletter - October
Food Resources
Food Resources
Food Distributions & Resources
We know how challenging times are for many of our families and community. 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 one dedicated specifically to Food/EBT/CalFresh.
FACE RESOURCE LIBRARY - “Food/EBT/CalFresh” folder updated
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
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.
Coyle Information
For student absences please call (916) 979-8012 option 2 to leave a message or you can email at mailto:coyleabsence@sanjuan.edu.
Coyle Ave. Elementary School
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