Cougar Chronicle
Coyle Ave. Elementary News - September 8, 2025
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
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
Coyle Fall Picture Day
This Thursday, September 11th
Coyle Fall Picture Day is Thursday, September 11th for all Coyle Students.
Order forms went home last week or you can also pay online using the information below:
mylifetouch.com
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Make up picture day is October 17, 2025.
Vision Screening TK,K,2,5 Grades
September 11th
Students in TK, Kinder, 2nd grade and 5th grade will have their vision screening on Thursday, September 11th.
Students that wear glasses will need to bring their glasses to the screening.
If you would like to opt out your student - You will need to do so in writing before September 11th.
Emergency Card and School Funding Form Due
Update Your Information & Complete the School Funding Form
If we have not received updated information from you this school year, we will be sending out paper forms this week.
The Annual Student Information Update asks families to update emergency contact information, complete the school funding form, get the 2025-26 family handbook and review demographic information to help schools prepare for the new school year.
Visit sanjuan.edu/parentportal to complete the Annual Student Information. Watch a video tutorial available in multiple languages at sanjuan.edu/tutorial.
School Site Council
Parents/Guardians Wanted
California law requires that each public school will convene a school site council which is charged with development and approval of the school's improvement plan. The Site Council includes the Principal, Classroom Teachers, and Parents/Guardians.
Coyle's School Site Council meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month 2:30 - 3:30pm.
If you are interested in being on Coyle's School Site Council, please contact the office or Principal Butler.
Join a District Committee
Share your voice by joining a district committee
San Juan Unified is a large school district serving a diverse community and individual learner needs. Various committees are convened each year to review and advise both staff and the Board of Education on critical issues.
We are actively recruiting interested community members, students and parents/guardians for several committees, including:
Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC)
Curriculum, Standards, Instructional and Student Services Committee (C&S)
Facilities Committee
Local Control and Accountability Plan Parent Advisory Committee (LCAP PAC)
Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
For more information on all of San Juan Unified’s committees and applications, visit sanjuan.edu/committees.
Comparta su voz uniéndose a un comité del distrito escolar
El San Juan Unificado es un distrito escolar grande que atiende a una comunidad diversa y a las necesidades individuales de los estudiantes. Cada año se convocan varios comités para revisar y asesorar tanto al personal como al Consejo de Educación sobre temas críticos.
Estamos reclutando activamente miembros de la comunidad, estudiantes y padres/tutores interesados para varios comités, que incluyen:
Comité Ciudadano de Supervisión de Bonos (COC)
Comité de Currículo, Estándares, Instrucción y Servicios Estudiantiles (C&S)
Comité de Instalaciones
Comité Asesor de Padres del Plan de Rendición de Cuentas con Control Local (LCAP PAC)
Comité Asesor Comunitario de Educación Especial (CAC)
Para obtener más información sobre todos los comités y las solicitudes del Distrito Unificado de San Juan, visite sanjuan.edu/committees.
با عضویت در یکی از کمیتههای حوزه تعلیمی، نظریات خود را با ما شریک سازید
سن هوان یک حوزه تعلیمی بزرگ است که با ارایه خدمات به جمعیت متنوعی از شاگردان، به نیازهای فردی آنان رسیدگی میکند. همهساله کمیتههای متعددی در حوزه تعلیمی سن هوان تشکیل میشود تا مسائل عمده و حیاتی را مرور و بررسی کرده و در خصوص آن به کارکنان و بورد تعلیمی مشورت دهد.
ما همین اکنون فعالانه مشغول استخدام عضو از میان باشندگان محل، شاگردان و والدین/سرپرستان برای کمیتههای ذیل هستیم:
کمیته نظارت شهروندان بر قرضهها (Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee)
کمیته نصاب، معیارها، آموزش و خدمات حمایوی شاگردان (C&S)
کمیته تسهیلات
کمیته مشورتی والدین برای پلان کنترول و پاسخگویی محلی (LCAP PAC)
کمیته مشورتی جامعه برای تعلیمات خاص (CAC)
برای کسب اطلاعات بیشتر در مورد تمام کمیتههای حوزه تعلیمی سن هوان و طرز درخواست عضویت به آنها، به صفحه انترنتی sanjuan.edu/committees مراجعه کنید.
Coyle Counseling Corner
Coyle Counseling Website
https://sites.google.com/sanjuan.edu/coyleavenueschoolcounseling/home
Coyle Counseling Newsletter
Welcome to our School Counseling Newsletter! Each issue is packed with ideas, tips, and resources to help families support their children’s social-emotional learning (SEL) at home and in the classroom. We’re here to partner with you in nurturing skills like resilience, empathy, and self-awareness, making the journey easier and more rewarding for everyone. Stay connected and empowered as we grow together!
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Free Books For Children 5 and Younger
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library just became available in Sacramento County. They provide a free book each month to all county residents aged 0-5 years old. Kids are only eligible up until their 5th birthday. Families can register their child(s) using link below.
New Volunteer
Would you like to Volunteer? Here is your first step!
Go to www.sanjuan.edu/volunteer
Click on the Volunteer Verification Button
Fill out the information and submit
The District will reach out with the additional steps that you may need to do such as Fingerprinting.
Please remember that the process takes 2-6 weeks after fingerprinting. You cannot volunteer until you have been fingerprinted and cleared so the sooner the better!
If you have been fingerprinted with San Juan Unified School District, you do not have to do it again. It is valid as long as you have students in a San Juan Unified School. If we are notified of any changes to your status, we will reach out to you.
All Volunteers Must Sign in At the Office!
Drop off and Pick Up Procedures
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures 1st - 5th Grades
This year we have new late drop off and pick up procedures. Please see below and let us know if you have any questions.
Late Drop Off
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.
Late Pick Up
M,T,W,F - Pick up by 2:30pm
Th - Pick up by 1:15pm
Medications at School
Medications at School
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
Join PTA Today
Join the PTA Today
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!
September Menus
Important Upcoming Dates for Families & Staff
College Week 2025
A variety of opportunities to help K-12 students explore educational options and prepare for post-secondary success! Explore in person events, virtual college visits and more at www.sanjuan.edu/collegeweek.
- Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Recruitment Fair
Thursday, September 18
1:30 - 3:30 pm, El Camino High School (4300 El Camino Ave, Sacramento)
- College Night 2025
Thursday, September 25
5:30 - 7:30 pm, Rio Americano High School (4540 American River Dr, Sacramento)
September Community Care Hub
- Thursday, September 18 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Ralph Richardson Center (4848 Cottage Way, Carmichael) This monthly event is open to all families across our school communities seeking support with essential tools and resources to help their student’s success. Families can access tangible resources such as food boxes, diapers, learning tools, and explore a resource fair to learn about community and district resources! This month’s Care Hub highlight: College/Career Readiness, Special Education. For details and other resources, visit the sanjuan.edu/communityresources webpage.
Family Engagement Video Library
Check out our new pre-recorded learning videos for parents/caregivers/school staff in our NEW Family Engagement Video Library at www.sanjuan.edu/familyed under the "Family Engagement Video Library" tab.
Supports for Students with Disabilities
IEP Trainings & Support Groups. FREE Year Round!
https://health.ucdavis.edu/mind-institute/resources/family-resource-centers
Calendar
Calendar
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.
September
11Fall Picture Day
11Vision Screening - TK, K, 2nd, 5th
October
2McTeacher Night
3Coyle Cafe and Lunchtime Link Up
6No School - District Holiday
17Picture Make Up Day
27 - 31Red Ribbon Spirit Week
31Jog A Thon
November
10No School - Teacher Work Day
11No School - Veterans Day
17 - 21Parent & Teacher Conferences Minimum Day 11am Dismissal 1st - 5th Grades
24-28No School - Thanksgiving Break
December
22 - 5No School - Winter Break
January
61st day back from Winter Break
9Hearing Screening - 1st, 2nd, 5th
19No School - MLK Jr. Day
February
2-6 Scholastic Book Fair - Help Wanted
16 - 20No School - Presidents Break
March
55th Grade Promotion Pictures
10 - 13 Parent & Teacher Conferences Minimum Day 11am Dismissal 1st - 5th Grades
19Spring Picture Day
April
3/30 - 4/3No School - Spring Break
May
1No 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
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