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As a creative & innovative community, Sylvan Middle School’s mission is to inspire & prepare each student to be an independent critical thinker and responsible citizen by providing challenging academic instruction and integrating 21st Century Skills within a collaborative, supportive and nurturing environment.
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![Photo of students speaking with representatives from colleges and universities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695424129/sanjuanedu/gkkloxrn02cqtto5ojxb/CollegeNight.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695424129/sanjuanedu/gkkloxrn02cqtto5ojxb/CollegeNight.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified continued its celebration of College Week on Sept. 21 with a College Night event hosted by Rio Americano High School.
![Photo of a San Juan Unified staff member driving a school bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694647758/sanjuanedu/n1fwqnpcel4kknkjqgrv/SchoolBusAcademy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694647758/sanjuanedu/n1fwqnpcel4kknkjqgrv/SchoolBusAcademy.png","width":512}])
Bus drivers are an integral part of many of our students' day...
![Board Briefs with icon of document, check mark and gavel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 12.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli Aug 8, 2023 with photo of superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":1080}])
A note from Superintendent Bassanelli: San Juan Unified’s commitment to college and career readiness
Check here for a note from Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli on the work being done to ensure our students graduate from our schools both college and career-ready.
![A workshop session being led by a community partner.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694129578/sanjuanedu/rtmamryw9th2tnunit9h/FamiliesMatterConference.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694129578/sanjuanedu/rtmamryw9th2tnunit9h/FamiliesMatterConference.jpg","width":512}])
San Juan Unified School District families and educators are invited to kick off the school year successfully with this Fall’s “Families Matter: Setting the State for Success” conference on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Arden Middle School.
![Upcoming Family Workshops with graphic of family and heart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693585627/sanjuanedu/e7ocqflt0ye68hpfxt0t/Upcomingfamilyworkshopsnewsimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693585627/sanjuanedu/e7ocqflt0ye68hpfxt0t/Upcomingfamilyworkshopsnewsimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for upcoming workshops and events for families in September.
![First page of the PDF file: digitalidpdf_1]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693414735/sanjuanedu/ziira7zieus9lytthzo9/digitalidpdf_1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693414735/sanjuanedu/ziira7zieus9lytthzo9/digitalidpdf_1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1693414735/sanjuanedu/ziira7zieus9lytthzo9/digitalidpdf_1.pdf","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693414735/sanjuanedu/ziira7zieus9lytthzo9/digitalidpdf_1.pdf","width":810}])
View instructions on creating Digital ID Cards.
![Graphic with text: Join a District Committee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692400793/sanjuanedu/ol3m2ub4ciss9uk4e3a5/Joinacommittee.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692400793/sanjuanedu/ol3m2ub4ciss9uk4e3a5/Joinacommittee.png","width":512}])
A variety of committees are convened each year to help review and advise both staff and the Board of Education on critical issues.
Upcoming Events
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![Teacher working with young student at table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
![Bus driver]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":512}])
If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
![Arden Middle School new campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":2200}])
San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
![Kindergarten students raising hands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":2200}])
The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.
![Stack of books at a library]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":1080}])
Learn about curriculum and instructional materials adoption throughout the district.
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We are committed to improving campus safety in support of an environment and culture where students can learn, explore and succeed academically.