Sycamore Creek Newsletter
October 18
Building Information
Dr. RacQuelle Major-Holland, Assistant Principal
Ms. Ann Williams, Guidance
Email: Nikki_Arnold@Plsd.us
Website: pickerington.k12.oh.us
Location: 500 Sycamore Creek Street, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-834-6200
Facebook: facebook.com/supersycamore
Twitter: @supersycamore
Important Dates:
October 18, Thursday - Parent/Teacher Conferences in the Evening
October 18, Thursday - Staff Appreciation Potluck sponsored by the PTO - https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090d4fadaa2ba0fb6-teacher1/30300293
October 18, Thursday - Yankee Candle Fundraiser Pick up, 5pm to 8pm in the SCE Cafeteria
October 19, Friday - 3rd Grade Field Trip
October 22, Monday - No School Grades K-8 only, Parent/Teacher Conference Day
October 23, Tuesday - No School KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ONLY - Parent/Teacher Conference Day
October 25, Thursday - Picture Re-Take Day
October 25, Thursday - Parent/Teacher Conferences in the Evening
October 27, Saturday - PTO Sponsored Trunk or Treat, 1 - 3pm at SCE parking lot (weather permitted) - https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0d4eacaf29abfe3-trunk2
October 29, Monday - PTO Sponsored Scholastic Book Fair in the SCE Media Center
Looking Ahead:
November 1 - SCE PTO Meeting 7p - 8p in the SCE Media Center. All are welcome, childcare provided
November 2 - Book Fair Family Night, 5pm - 7pm
November 2 - PTO sponsored Movie Night at SCE, 7pm. More information to follow
November 6 - No School Grades K - 12, Staff Professional Development Day/Election Day
November 13 - PTO Restaurant Night at Kingy's
November 21, 22, 23 - No School Grades K - 12, Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Free English Classes for Adults!
Beginner English Classes
When: Thursday Nights from 6 - 7:30pm
Where: Fairfield Elementary
Instructor: Cara Brill
Email: cara_brill@plsd.us
Intermediate English Classes
When: Thursday Nights from 6 - 7:30pm
Where: Fairfield Elementary
Instructor: Cara Brill
Email: cara_brill@plsd.us
Emergency Medical Authorization Forms
At this time, we have approximately 70 students who have not signed in to the OneView system to complete this year's Emergency Medical Authorization form, Student Handbook acknowledgement, Device Agreement and Field Trip Authorization. We no longer accept paper copies of the Emergency Medical Authorizations so it is extremely important that this information be submitted for each student in our school in case there is ever an emergency. You can follow this link to get to the OneView System: https://plsd.esvportal.com/ This program is user friendly and should only take 5-10 minutes to complete.
Please contact the school office if you have questions or need assistance in completing this process. We will continue to send out reminder emails to those who have not created an account and completed the information for their student(s).
Pickerington Food Pantry Holiday Meal Basket
We will begin taking requests from clients for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Meal Baskets on October 1, 2018.
We will need your commitment to: volunteer, provide completed meal baskets, and/or your financial donation by October 31, 2018.
Donated meal baskets must be delivered to the Pickerington Food Pantry between 9:00am and 12:00pm as they will be distributed to our clients between 1:00pm and 5:00pm on the following dates:
-Sunday, November 18, 2018 for the Thanksgiving Holiday
-Sunday, December 16, 2018 for the Christmas Holiday
The suggested items for each food basket are as follows:
-Turkey (12 to 16lbs)
-Potatoes (5lb bag)
-Stuffing Mix (1 bag or 2 boxes)
-Gravy (2 mix packs or 2 jars/cans)
-Cranberries (2 cans)
-Vegetables (4 cans)
-Pie (1 NOT needing refrigeration)
By working together, we can provide this special service to those in need in our community and avoid duplicating our efforts.
Thank you for your consideration in helping those in need during the holidays.
Please contact us at volunteer@pickeringtonfoodpantry.org with your commitment to service or questions.
Counselor's Corner
It's October and we have a lot going on!! That includes testing for some grade levels this month. . Due to this and other events in October classroom guidance will resume in November.
**Upcoming test dates are listed below for the following grade levels**
October 15th - October 19th: Testing week for gifted testing in 2nd and 3rd grades
2nd Grade: Stanford and Otis Lennon
3rd Grade: Terra Nova and InView
October 25th and 26th : 3rd Grade AIR ELA
3rd and 4th grade students will also have the opportunity to take the Panorama Survey this month. Look for more information to come if your student is in those grades.
Red Ribbon Safety Week : October 22 - October 26th
Students will get the chance to participate in fun activities throughout the week to support making healthy choices and learning safety tips!! Dress up theme days, door decorating contests and special visitor announcements are some of the things they can look forward to that week!!
For tips on Testing Anxiety and how to support your child click here: http://anxietyfreechild.com/test-anxiety/
Visit my webpage at http://www.guideandgrow.weebly.com/
As always I'm here to support you and your child so please feel free to reach out with any concerns. I want your child to have a happy and successful year !!
Ann Williams
School Counselor
834-6215
Conduct Reminders
Please do not bring any outside food or drinks
No backpacks or bags are permitted inside the stadium
No footballs or balls of any kind please
We discourage running and horseplay around the concession area and the hill will be closed to students
We strongly encourage all students to be seated in the stands with their parents enjoying the game and band. If a student is misbehaving, parents will be contacted and you will be asked to leave the event.
School Fees
Kindergarten = $19.00
First Grade = $17.00
Second Grade = $17.50
Third and Fourth Grade = $22.00
Fees can be paid in person at either your student's school office or at the District Office. They can also be paid through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. The district and school offices will accept exact cash, check or credit card.