The Navigator Newsletter

Sycamore Junior High's Parent Communication

October 9, 2020

School Goals

Ensure safety of self and students

Provide engaging, standards-based digitized curriculum both F2F and Virtually

Remain prepared to adapt

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F2F Parents: Remember to Scroll down to see F2F content

This Section Applies to Virtual Classroom Learners

COMING UP

Mark your calendar

  • November 9: No School
  • November 11: PTO Meeting @ Noon (via Zoom)
  • November 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences 8am-3pm; No School for Students

  • November 23: Parent-Teacher Evening Conferences 4:30-7:30


Future Testing Dates

  • Winter MAP - Virtual Dates are TBD
  • Spring MAP - Virtual Dates are TBD

Interim Grades

The first quarter is at its mid-point.


Parents are encouraged to check their child's grades on Parent Portal. Following prior procedures, no interim reports are mailed home.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences conferences will be held virtually, for both Virtual Classroom and Face-to Face students. The Junior High will host conferences on Friday, November 20 during the day and on Monday evening, November 23. Parents will receive details regarding the conferences as they get closer.

Tech Tip: PRINTING

How to Print from Home with Your Chromebook - https://youtu.be/DEYcUE2CPSc

Tech Help

Remember - If your child has tech issues in the virtual classroom, please call 686-1793 or email helpdesk@sycamoreschools.org. Please leave a message if you do not get an answer and they will respond ASAP!

Important: Yearbook Information

Did your child miss the school picture days September 3/4 and Oct 6?

Does he/she want to be included in the YEARBOOK?


Please email a photo (headshot with neutral background preferred) to Melissa Speelman speelmanm@sycamoreschools.org right away! She would like to have the photos by October 31.


If you have any photos from athletic events or any other school-related event the Yearbook Club would love to include them in the 2021 yearbook. Please send photo submissions to Melissa Speelman at speelmanm@sycmoreschools.org .

PTO NEWS

MEMBERSHIP

The PTO has chosen to provide membership at NO cost this year. Your FREE PTO membership gives your family access to the Sycamore Junior High Student Directory, which is published through an app called Directory Spot. In order to have access to Directory Spot this year you MUST fill out the membership form.



HASSLE-FREE FUNDRAISING

This year, the PTO is faced with the challenge of fundraising during a global pandemic. Because our annual fundraising events are currently on hold, this could greatly impact our ability to give back to our students and staff throughout the year. The PTO Board has chosen to offer a "Hassle-Free" fundraising event in hopes that we will be able to maintain our level of financial support to the Junior High. Hassle-Free donations can be made on the website listed above. We appreciate your support!


Questions?? Email Kim Hueil at jhptowaysmeans@sycamoreschools.org.

JH PTO Fundraiser

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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2020/2021 Immunization Requirements

Please turn in your required immunization paperwork to nurse Amy Bonham ASAP at jhimmunization@sycamoreschools.org.


In Ohio, the following vaccines are required by law:


7th-grade students must show proof that they have received (1) dose of Tdap, and (1) dose of MCV4 . This requirement must be met NO LATER THAN THE 14th day of attendance at school for the 2020-21 school year.


If you have questions, please email Amy at bonhama@sycamoreschools.org or call 686-1763.

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This Section Pertains to Face to Face Classroom Students

COMING UP

Mark your calendar

  • November 9: No School
  • November 11: PTO Meeting @ Noon (via Zoom)
  • November 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences 8am-3pm; No School for Students

  • November 23: Parent-Teacher Evening Conferences 4:30-7:30


Future Testing Dates:


  • Winter MAP for F2F - January 12 & 13
  • Spring MAP for F2F - May 12 & 13

Reunification

In the event of an emergency where an evacuation of the school building is necessary, students will be transported to safety at Sycamore Community Schools’ reunification site:

Blue Ash Recreation Center 4433 Cooper Rd. Blue Ash, OH 45242

Detailed information can be found on the district website under Reunification Plans.

For more information on safety & security at Sycamore Schools, visit the district Safety & Security web page.

Cell Phones at School

Please remind your child(ren) that, while they may have their phones in their backpack or on their person, they are to remain OFF for the school day. They are to be turned on ONLY at dismissal time so that they may receive a text from a parent or guardian regarding pickup.


Students have been reminded of this policy and beginning next week, will have phones taken and held in the office until the end of the school day per the policy in the SJH Student-Parent Handbook.


Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Interim Grades

The first quarter is at its mid-point. Parents are encouraged to check their child's grades on Parent Portal. Following prior procedures, no interim reports are mailed home.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences conferences will be held virtually, for both Virtual Classroom and Face-to Face students. The Junior High will host conferences on Friday, November 20 during the day and on Monday evening, November 23. Parents will receive details regarding the conferences as they get closer.

Important: yearbook Information

Did your child miss the school picture days September 14 and Oct 6?

Does he/she want to be included in the YEARBOOK?


Please email a photo (headshot with neutral background preferred) to Melissa Speelman speelmanm@sycamoreschools.org right away! She would like to have the photos by October 31.



If you have any photos from athletic events or any other school-related event the Yearbook Club would love to include them in the 2021 yearbook. Please send photo submissions to Melissa Speelman at speelmanm@sycmoreschools.org .

PTO NEWS

MEMBERSHIP

The PTO has chosen to provide membership at NO cost this year. Your FREE PTO membership gives your family access to the Sycamore Junior High Student Directory, which is published through an app called Directory Spot. In order to have access to Directory Spot this year you MUST fill out the membership form.



This year, the PTO is faced with the challenge of fundraising during a global pandemic. Because our annual fundraising events are currently on hold, this could greatly impact our ability to give back to our students and staff throughout the year. The PTO Board has chosen to offer a "Hassle-Free" fundraising event in hopes that we will be able to maintain our level of financial support to the Junior High. Hassle-Free donations can be made on the website listed above. We appreciate your support!


Questions?? Email Kim Hueil at jhptowaysmeans@sycamoreschools.org.

JHPTO Fundraiser

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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2020/2021 IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Please turn in your required immunization paperwork to nurse Amy Bonham ASAP at jhimmunization@sycamoreschools.org.


In Ohio, the following vaccines are required by law:

7th-grade students must show proof that they have received (1) dose of Tdap, and (1) dose of MCV4 . This requirement must be met NO LATER THAN THE 14th day of attendance at school for the 2020-21 school year.


If you have questions, please email Amy at bonhama@sycamoreschools.org or call 686-1763.

Yearbook Club

Yearbook Club is going to look a little different this year, but the good news is that we will still be publishing a 2021 SJHS Yearbook! We would love to have all of our students help whether they are physically at school or learning from home. Meetings will be virtual and so will photo submission. Students will need to join Google Classroom and fill out the form posted there to participate. The Yearbook Club Google Classroom code is: bxgmafr All of this information will go out to students in our first installment of video announcements next week, but feel free to share this now. Please encourage your student to join Yearbook Club and help us document this unique year!


Parents, if you have any photos from athletic events or any other school-related event the Yearbook Club would love to include them in the 2021 yearbook. Please send photo submissions to Melissa Speelman at speelmanm@sycmoreschools.org .




2020 Yearbook and 2021 Yearbook Information


  • Ordering information for the upcoming 2021 yearbook will be coming soon!

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