Cougar News

Mark your calendars! Sylvan Middle School's Sports-A-Rama is back and better than ever. Join us on Thursday, September 25th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at the Mesa Verde High School gym for an evening of high-energy fun, school spirit, and friendly competition between our four school houses: The Owls, Bears, Lions, and Dragons!

Admission is:

$1 per person, or

$5 for the whole family.

Snacks will be available for purchase so you can fuel up while you root for your favorite team/houses.

Sports-A-Rama is more than just a competition - it's a tradition and a celebration of Sylvan's amazing student and school spirit. Don't miss out on what many call "the best event of the school year."

We'll see you there. let's pack the gym and make this the most memorable Sports-A-Rama yet!

The Sylvan School Site Council is an elected body with the important role of overseeing the School Plan, ensuring it supports the goals of the school and district, and assessing periodically the effectiveness of the program. Each year we elect parent members to our school councils. We are currently electing new members to serve on our School Site Council. There are three (3) parent openings on the School Site Council. Please utilize the attached google form to nominate yourself if you are interested in supporting our school by participating in School Site Council (SSC). You may also nominate someone else you feel is a good fit for the position. Thank you for supporting our school.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKMFHLRJR-UoaBoWpEf6iJ3C7a_YkkXwDOOtpVohzOIg2y7w/viewform?usp=header

Respectfully,

Nicole Latimer

Fall Makeup Picture Day Details is October 1st, 1st-3rd periods, in the library. If you missed the 1st picture day or you need a retake your students picture, please use the link below to sign up before October 1st. Thank you.

https://form.jotform.com/252095592472160

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.

20 Advanced Band members joined the Mesa Bands for Friday's homecoming game where they got to play, hang out, and experience what high school band is like while cheering on the Mustang varsity football team. Fun was had by all!

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.

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.

All students should now have PE clothes and athletic shoes for class. Please remember that Crocs, slides, and Birkenstocks are not permitted.

Students who brought a lock have been assigned a locker. We encourage all students to lock up their belongings, as the school cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items that were not secured.

If your student is injured and needs to be excused from PE, please email their PE teacher prior to the start of the school day. We kindly ask that any injuries or illnesses be communicated ahead of time, rather than once class begins or after the day’s activity is announced. This allows us to best support your student.

Cross Country practice is on Monday and Tuesday from 2:45-3:30. Students should report to room C3. Students can still join as long as they have filled out the participation forms.

Practice is M-T from 4-5:30 at Rusch park

Games are:

9/17 @ 7:30 Woodside

9/24 @ 6:30 Kingswood 1

10/1 @ 4:30 Lichen 1

10/8 @ 7:30 Kingswood 2

10/17 @ 5:30 Lichin 2

10/22 @ 7:30 Sunrise

All the games are at Rusch

And this is for coach, Chris girls.

Here is Coach Jessica's schedule.

8/17 @ bye Week

8/24 @ 7:30 Woodside

10/1 @ 7:30 Sunrise

10/8 @ 6:30 Kingswood 1

10/15 @ 7:30 Lichen 2

10/17 @ 6:30 ACMS

10/22 @ 6:30 Lichen 2

Friendly reminder regarding rules for attendance at Mesa Verde Football Games.

1. No backpacks are permitted inside the stadium.
2. No outside food or drinks.
3. Minors and non-high school students will not be permitted without an adult escort. This includes Middle school students.
4. No alcohol, vaping, or tobacco products allowed.

Game times for tomorrow are JV @ 6pm and Varsity @ 7:30pm

All tickets for events are through Mesa Verde GoFan. To purchase tickets in advance please use the link Mesa Verde GoFan

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

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

• Make Up Picture Day: 10/1/25 1st thru 3rd period in the Library
• No School: Monday 10/6/25. School resumes on Tuesday 10/7/25.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Event: 10/8/25.
• End of 1st Quarter: 10/10/25.

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