Symmes Elementary School Newsletter
February 25, 2022
Mark Your Calendar
- March 4: Symmes Ambassadors Gathering at Symmes Township Library, 10:00 am -11:30am.
- March 14 - March 18: No school, Spring Break
- March 21: School resumes
February 28 - March 4
Monday, 2/28 - E Day
Tuesday, 3/1 - A Day
Wednesday, 3/2 - B Day
Thursday, 3/3 - C Day
Friday, 3/4 - D Day
Dear Families,
We have had many parents stopping by during the day to drop off student materials. While we understand that mornings can be rushed and sometimes things are forgotten, we ask that you only drop off items that are absolutely necessary. We want to try our best to avoid interrupting classrooms during the learning day. Thank you for understanding.
Face masks are still required on buses.
Symmes Families-
Are you looking for a part-time job during the school day that would allow you to have summers and holiday breaks off? Symmes is looking for a part-time Playground Assistant to monitor students at recess. You would come to Symmes from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm and help to make sure our students are being safe and following the rules on the playground. If you are interested or know someone who is, please email our Assistant Principal, India Chambers-Richardson, at richardsoni@sycamoreschools.org.
Optional CogAT testing
Thank You!
Thanks to all who donated to the Sycamore Who-Dey Challenge! The District was
thrilled to announce over $23,000 in total was raised. Your gift supported both
Operation Give Back (OGB) and Sycamore Bridges in their efforts of assisting local
families in need.
OGB has proudly served the Sycamore community for 20 years by providing after
school tutoring services for elementary students, food and personal care items through
our Community Food Pantry, as well as the OGB School Supply Giveaway and Holiday
Store events. None of these programs would be possible without the generous support
of donors and volunteers.
If you would like to learn more about OGB, please visit www.ogiveback.org; or follow
OGB on Facebook, Instagram @ogiveback and Twitter @ogiveback
Sycamore Bridges launched in May 2019, advocating for children and families
experiencing temporary crisis. To date, we have provided over $250,000 in goods and
services to our neighbors. Needs are identified through an advocacy program to protect
the identity of our recipients. They are then posted to our website and social media,
where community members can respond to help fill the needs.
To learn more about Sycamore Bridges, please visit
www.neighborhoodbridges.org/community/sycamore; or follow us on Facebook and
Instagram @SycamoreBridges, and Twitter @BridgesSycamore.
It’s that time of year again…time to order your 2021-2022 yearbook!
https://tinyurl.com/symmesyearbook2122
school ID: 14501222
$16 for a standard cover
order deadline: March 9th
Contact Brittany at bhaines618@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you!
A Message to our Fourth Grade Families
LOST AND FOUND
We accumulate many lost and found items. As a reminder, please clearly label all belongings with your child’s last name. Here is our process for reuniting lost items with their owner:
Pictures of current lost and found items are posted in our building newsletter.
If you see an item that belongs to your child, please remind them to claim that item from our lost and found rack, located just outside our cafeteria, during their lunch. They can notify any staff member in the cafeteria that they need to claim their item.
If your child forgets, you can email their teacher to ask for help reminding the student.
Your child will have 1 week to claim the item.
Here are this weeks' lost and found items:
Seeking New Members
Are you interested in having an impact on the future of your local school district? The Sycamore Community Schools Advisory Commission is seeking at-large members. Any resident of the school district is welcome to apply.
An application to become a member-at-large can also be obtained by visiting the Sycamore Board of Education Office at 5959 Hagewa Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, or by calling the school district at 513-686-1700. Completed applications should be returned to this address or any current SAC member.
Individuals interested in joining the Sycamore Advisory Commission should complete and return a Sycamore Advisory Commission application. The deadline for submitting an application for candidates wanting to start with the Fall semester of 2022 is Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Applications received after that date may be considered for the following semester. New at-large members are appointed and approved by the Board of Education. SAC officers are elected and approved annually each spring.
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Click here to be connected with Symmes Ambassadors: https://www.sycamoreschools.org/Page/3366
Click here if you want to help other families: https://forms.gle/azpu6FPUKLC3ntNy8