Cougar Chronicle
Coyle Ave. Elementary - April 15th
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
Mr. Reinhard - Principal james.reinhard@sanjuan.edu
Ms. Taryn - Secretary Email Taryn with any questions you have or to update your phone, email, address. taryn.dyke@sanjuan.edu
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
Parent Resources: https://www.sanjuan.edu/parents
Online Fundraiser to raise funds for our classrooms
Coyle PTA Fundraiser - Great Job
We are one week into our fundraiser and we have raised $2,000 that have gone directly to classrooms for Teachers to use!
Thank you to everyone that has supported our Teachers so far!
This fundraiser is only online for families that wish to participate. There are three ways to help our school:
1. Donate money towards gift cards that go directly to the classroom you choose.
2. Shop through the link and our school will earn a percentage with no extra cost to you!
3.Shop the online shop and earn points for prizes and donate directly to your classroom.
Parents, please read over the information describing how you can participate in the envelope. Your students will earn a participation prize when they return the filled-out envelope to school, and they can earn more great prizes when your family and friends help our school raise money. So don't forget to send the filled-out envelope back to school, and thanks for your support.
To register online:
School ID: 431
CAASPP Testing
CAASPP Testing April 15th - 24th
We will be beginning CAASPP testing this week for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
We recommend that students get a good night sleep and a good breakfast. Remember that we have free breakfast for all students starting at 7:30am.
If you and your student would like to see what the test is like, you can visit the website below and click on the Student Interface button.
Popsicle & Cookie Sales
This Friday, April 19th
This Friday, April 19th we will have popsicle and cookies for sale for $1.00 each.
All profits will go towards student supports and needs such as field trip fees, team fees, classroom materials etc,
KidsArt Event
April 20, 2024
Join us at KidsArt, a free event at Fair Oaks park this Saturday April 20, from 11:00-3:00. This festival has free make and take art stations, dance and music performances, food trucks, and an Art Exhibition that includes the work of Coyle Avenue Elementary Students! Find the schedule of events here: https://forpd.org/257/Kids-Art-Festival
Yearbook - Last day to order is next Thursday 4/25
Order your yearbook today!
using school code 14459424.
Yearbooks are $21.00 and must be pre-ordered before April 25th. We will not have Yearbooks for sale after this date.
Paper order forms will go home this week with a way to pay with cash or check.
Yearbooks will be delivered first week of June.
Jog A Thon - May 1st
Jog-A-Thon
Our second annual Jog-A-Thon will be taking place on May 1st during regular school hours! The Jog-A-Thon will include walking, jogging, or running laps within a forty-minute time period.
With the money raised last year we purchased a new sound system, PE equipment, track team t- shirts, and field day items. Last year we raised over $2,800 and would like to beat that this year.
We are inviting families to join us during the Jog-A-Thon time and to come to family lunch to celebrate Coyle's 60th Birthday! Lunch times will be regular schedule.
Jog A Thon Schedule
8:40 - 9:20 - Hong & Lyons
9:25 -10:05 - Gallagher, Hedrick, Banahan, Wilson, Nordahl
10:45 - 11:25 - Moran & Downie
12:05 - 12:45 - Jones, Scalise, Nordahl
12:50 - 1:30 - Jonutz, Santora, Maxwell, Ingles
Starstruck Performance May 16th
Practice Begins!
Your student is currently participating in a dance program here at Coyle Elementary. Our students thoroughly enjoy this program and one of the biggest highlights will be the evening performance that families are invited to attend.
All students will be performing the show on Thursday, May 16th at 6pm.
· All students will need to wear jeans or jean shorts and tennis shoes. A shirt will be provided for the performance and will need to be returned.
· Gates will open at 4:30pm. The performance is out on the field, make sure to bring your blanket and chairs.
· Bring a picnic dinner or snack to enjoy. We will have a food truck (TBD) and Kona Ice to purchase.
· Students will need to be in their classrooms by 5:45pm.
· The show will start at 6pm and students will need to stay for the entire show.
· We are asking everyone to RSVP by May 15th so that we can have an accurate head count. Turn in the form that is going home this week or RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Ty3qaEgwLjTqrCHYA
· We are asking for a $2.00 per person optional donation (not including students) to help support the program and technology in the classrooms.
Summer School Programs
Summer School Applications Now Open
The office of Student Learning is offering two intervention programs this summer. The first program, Camp Invention, enables students to enhance their creative problem solving and innovative skills through real life project-based learning activities. The second program, K-1 Boost, is specifically for incoming 1st or 2nd grade students where students develop stronger reading, writing, and well-being skills that they'll carry back to school in the fall.
Applications are being sent home this week or you can pick on up in the office. Return completed applications to the office, space is limited.
Summer School is June 17th - July 12th 8:30am - 12:30pm
Locations: Kingswood, Charles Peck, Cowan, Grand Oaks, Ottoman (There is no summer programs at Coyle).
House Lesson This Week
Fair and Kind
For the month of April we will be working on the Fair and Kind Character Trait.
Everyone has what they need to have an equal opportunity to success.
Playing by the rules
Taking turns
Listening to other people talk
Accepting other people’s differences
Not blaming others.
Giving everyone a chance
Important Upcoming Dates for Families
Here are some upcoming dates from the District:
Enrollment Dates: You do not have to do anything if you plan to stay at Coyle and have not moved.
2024-2025 enrollment for grades K-12 is NOW OPEN.
Priority window for Intradistrict Transfer requests for the 2024-2025 school year began on March 1st and runs through April 26. An Intradistrict transfer is a request from a resident of the San Juan Unified School District to change schools within the San Juan Unified School District. An Intradistrict transfer is for those families who missed the Open Enrollment window.
To apply for an Intradistrict transfer please click the links below:
San Juan Unified Food Distribution: There is no drive-through April food distribution. However, the San Juan Central Food Closet is open year round, Monday through Friday (8:30 am - 2:00 pm; closed on non-school days and holidays). If you are unavailable at these times, please call (916) 979-8878 to schedule an appointment. Staff and families can also visit www.sanjuan.edu/communityresources for more information about our district food closet and community food banks.
FREE April Family Workshops! www.sanjuan.edu/familyed
Community Listening Session on the IEP Process (4/17, 5:00-6:30 pm, Kenneth Avenue)
Talleres Familiares (4/24, 5:30-7:30 pm, San Juan High School)
Mind-Body Wellness (4/29, 5:30-6:30 pm, Zoom)
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 6th - 10th
Teacher and Staff Appreciation week is May 6th - May 10th. Be on the look out for an email with information on how you can help and show your appreciation!
Summer Bridges
Summer Bridges Applications
If you are interested in Summer Bridges you print out an application here:
https://www.sanjuan.edu/resources/before-after-school-programs/bridges-after-school-assets
Bridges is not offered at Coyle this year. Here is a list of some of the schools that you can apply go to:
Carmichael Elementary
Charles Peck Elementary
Deterding Elementary
Pasadena Elementary
Grand Oaks Elementary
Kingswood K-8
Ottoman Elementary
Enrollment is limited and determined on a first come, first serve basis once priority has been applied.
See the application and flyer below for more information.
Bridges Applications for Next School Year Will Be Available May 1st !
Discovery Club
Discovery Club - Immediate Openings
Discovery Club here at Coyle Elementary has immediate openings for students.
See the flyer below for more information.
Scan the QR code below or email discoveryclubregdesk@sanjuan.edu
Discovery Club Hours
During School Times:
7:00am - 8:00am
11:00am - 6:00pm
During Non-School Times:
7:00am - 6:00pm
Student Store Donations Needed
Store Updates
Food items are the most popular items in our student store and they go before any other items. Here are some ideas our students have asked for in the store if you are willing and able to donate.
Individual bags of:
chips, pretzels, veggie straws, goldfish, cheese its, pirates' booty etc.
Nutri-grain Bars and Granola Bars
Fruit Snacks & Fruit Roll Up's
Capi Suns
Thank you to everyone that has donated to our Student Store. We appreciate your support!
Please see our updated Amazon link if you would like to donate. These items do not need to come from Amazon, it is just some ideas.
April Breakfast and Lunch
Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
Helping Children Learn Newsletter
District Workshops For April
Student and Community Information
Free Fun At the Library
The Sylvan Library has free family events every month.
Sacramento Library Student Success Card
A partnership between Sacramento Public Library and local school districts enables students to use their student ID number as a public library card to access Sacramento Public Library’s digital collection and resources for free.
https://www.saclibrary.org/Education/Students-Educators/Educators/Student-Success-Card
With a Student Success Card, a student can:
Borrow up to 60 ebooks, audiobooks, and more through Libby and Hoopla
Receive free live online tutoring
Log in:
How a student can log in and use their Student Success Card
Click on any online library tool or resource above. In the library card number or barcode field, enter the letter code for the school district followed by student ID number. For example, if a student’s SJUSD student ID number is 123456, they would log in using SJ123456.
- SJ + student ID # for San Juan Unified School District
SJUSD Health Services - District Immunization Clinic
The clinic is only open to individuals 18 years of age and younger who do not have health insurance, are underinsured, are Medicaid eligible or are American Indian or Alaskan Native. Clinic days and hours are limited. One appointment per child is required. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to begin completing required paperwork. (If no times are available on your requested date, please choose another open date in the future). A $10/child voluntary administrative fee is requested per appointment (cash only).
District Immunization Clinic Information https://www.sanjuan.edu/resources/health-services/immunizations
Schedule your appointment https://form.jotform.com/221526218391150
Food Distributions
San Juan Unified Monthly Food Drive
Monthly drive through and walk in distribution in partnership with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Resources includes canned and dry goods as well as fresh produce. If you have your Sacramento Food Bank Card, please bring it with you.
Location: San Juan Unified District Office, 3738 Walnut Ave, Carmichael, CA, 95610. Please enter the back parking lot off Gibbons Dr between Walnut and Garfield.
Upcoming Dates (2:00 - 4:00 pm while supplies last)
- May 29, 2024
- June 12, 2024
San Juan Central Food Closet - Monday through Friday
The San Juan Unified food closet is located at the Central Enrollment Center (3700 Garfield Ave. in Carmichael) and serves families who are in need of non-perishable food items.
Hours:
Open year round, Monday through Friday (8:30 am - 2:00 pm)
Closed on non-school days and holidays. If you are unavailable at these times, please call (916) 979-8878 to schedule an appointment.
Community Food Banks
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Resources
www.sacramentofoodbank.org/find-food
Find food banks by zip code, serving all of Sacramento County:
- Orangevale
- Citrus Heights
- Fair Oaks
- Carmichael
- Gold River
- Sacramento
River City Food Bank
www.rivercityfoodbank.org/emergency-food-distribution
CalFresh Application Assistance
CalFresh provides nutrition assistance to people with a low income. It can help buy nutritious foods for a better diet. For details, visit www.cdss.ca.gov/calfresh
Need more information on food resources? Visit www.sanjuan.edu/resources/community-resources for more information about our district food closet and community food banks.
Donate to the Food Closet
We need your help! The Food Closet runs entirely on donations and strives to provide food for evening and weekend meals to our families in need. Current donation levels do not meet the growing need and requests for help. Food, cash, grocery gift cards and checks payable to San Juan Unified School District are accepted.
Donate Online or donate non-perishable food items:
- Snacks – Fruit Cups, Crackers, Chips
- Granola Bars, Breakfast Bars, Pop Tarts
- Juice – Large & Mini Sizes, Bottled Water
- Boxed Dinners, Mashed Potatoes
- Pasta, Rice, Grain, Flour, Sugar
- Canned Fruit, Veggies, Soup, Meat, Fish, Stew, Chili, Pasta
- Cup of Soup, Mac & Cheese Cups, Ramen
- Dry Cereal, Oatmeal, Pancake Mix, Syrup
- Peanut Butter, Jam or Jelly, Spreads
- Canned/jar sauce
Items should be new, unopened, in original packaging and not expired.
Community Resources
https://www.sanjuan.edu/resources/community-resources
Includes resources for:
Food
Clothing
Diapers
Utilities & Housing
Social & Recreational
Academic
Disability & Special Education
Employment
Mental Health
Refugee, Immigrant & Newcomer Supports
LGBTQIA+
Domestic Violence
and more!
Volunteer Information
Do you want to volunteer? Check out how to get cleared...
We are recommending that you do it now as the process takes 2-6 weeks to be finalized. You will only need to do this process once while you are in the San Juan District.
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!
Address Update
Address Change
If you have moved, click on the ink below to update. You will also need to submit two proofs of address.
https://www.sanjuan.edu/Page/53146
Any family who has an address change within SJUSD or who moves out of the district and wants to stay within SJUSD schools.
If a family moves out of SJUSD and wishes to stay in SJUSD schools, they must submit and Interdistrict Transfer Permit (ITP) from the new resident district ( Go to the new resident district to be released ) and then fill out our online Interdistrict Transfer form and upload a copy of the release paperwork you filled out for the new resident district.
Coyle Calendar
Upcoming Calendar of Events
April 15th - 24th - CAASPP Testing 3rd - 5th Grades
April 19th - Popsicle and Cookie Sales
April 23rd - School Site Council Meeting
April 24th - Kona Ice 1:45pm - 3:00pm
April 25th - Last Day to Order Yearbooks
May 1st - Jog A Thon (More info to come)
May 6th - 10th - Teacher Appreciation Week (More info to come)
May 14th - Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser All Day (More info to come)
May 16th - Starstruck
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