Cougar News

It’s time to begin putting together our 8th grade slideshow. We want all 8th grade students to have representation in the slideshow. We are now collecting photos! These photos will be used during the Promotion Ceremony in June.

Each student may submit one childhood picture and one middle school picture with friends.

Photos are due by Friday, May 1 2026.

Please use your child’s name as the subject line for your photos and send them to:

Schuermannmichelle3@gmail.com

Don't let your student get left out!

The AVID application form is available below for students who are interested in joining the program for the 26-27 school year. Click on the link below. If you have additional questions please email Ms. Goode. riley.goode@sanjuan.edu

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-xIe7yG5wITMtmEipQLM4jUdaKfFHmKu_VbvYbPWbHFU4yw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Best,

This is a friendly reminder when dropping-off or picking-up your students to please:

1. Do not drop-off or pick-up students along the side of the road on Auburn. Also we have been asked by the businesses in the Starbucks parking lot to please do not drop-off or pick-up your students there as well.

Thank you.

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.

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.

Media class is now broadcasting live on Media YouTube Channel. Please stay informed and check out the incredible work our student and Ms. Taylor do everyday at Sylvan!

Here is the link:

https://youtube.com/live/NroOJJ9HcGs

Live School information goes out every Thursday. This information includes weekly updates, merits/demerits, teacher comments, classroom information, including tardies, bathroom passes, and more, when provided by teachers.

Helmets must be worn for bikes and scooters of all kinds.

E-Scooters are not allowed, and riders must have a driver's license regardless of speed.

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.

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.

• ELPAC Testing for our English begins March 2nd-March 20th, 2026.
• SKATE NIGHT, MARCH 25, 2026 FROM 6-8PM
• SPRING BREAK, MARCH 30-APRIL 3, 2026
• CAASPP Testing April 13 - May 15, 2026.

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