Sycamore Community Schools
November 2019
Sycamore Families,
Through our three-year Master Facility Plan process we identified the need for replacement and renovation of the district’s aged and obsolete buildings to support the educational and instructional needs of current and future generations of students. In addition to the need, other factors make this a cost-effective time to implement the plan.
Financial market data show that the cost to issue bonds is the lowest in nearly 40 years and construction industry data show that the cost of the plan will continue to increase. Delaying implementation of the plan will not only impact learning but will significantly increase the cost as construction costs continue to escalate and interest rates inevitably rise.
Our vision for the future includes learning environments that are agile and adaptive, and that easily support a broad spectrum of learning styles and innovative instructional practices so that Sycamore remains a destination district for families.
WATCH: Board of Education President On Need Now
Why Does The County Auditor's Website and The Ballot Say 4.0 Mills?
The district works with the county auditor annually to calculate the tax rate needed for current bond issues. For example, the district currently collects 1.4 mills on the 1998 issue that was originally approved for 2.39 mills.
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WATCH: Board of Education Candidates Forum
Election Day is November 5
Don't let life keep you from casting your ballot! If you think you may be too busy on Election Day, you have options now to make your vote count:
1. Request an absentee ballot. If you return your ballot by mail, it must be received by the Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
2. Early in-person voting. You can cast your ballot by visiting the Hamilton County Board of Elections at 4700 Smith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45212. Click here for early voting hours.
Ohio Speech and Debate Contest Winner
Fashion For the Cure Wins Impact Award
Sycamore Shines at BLINK Cincinnati
Longtime Sycamore Volunteer Honored
Mary Overman was honored at the Southwest Ohio Art Education Association awards ceremony at Mount St. Joseph University on October 16. Learn more about the woman behind Sycamore Schools' monthly Art Exhibits.
Rotary Teacher of the Year
Aviation Station On Display At State Conference
What is PBL?
Sycamore Schools has embraced the innovative educational philosophy across all grade levels and subject areas. Project-based learning (PBL) encourages a return to “learning by doing” rather than focusing on book-learning.
Check out this article about PBL happening at Blue Ash Elementary. Then learn more about why innovative teaching and learning is important by watching the TEDTalk below with renowned Innovation Educator Tony Wagner:
Spotlight On Safety: Sycamore's Reunification Plan
Pizza with the Principal
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2019, 06:00 PM
Sycamore High School, Cornell Road, Montgomery, OH, USA
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Aves Theatre presents "Tuck Everlasting"
Aves Theater presents "Tuck Everlasting" November 8-9 and November 15-16 at 7:30 p.m.
Join us for the production based on the poignant children's book! The young heroine must decide if eternal life is a blessing or a curse when she discovers a spring on her family's property whose waters grant immortality.
Tickets available at www.avestheatre.org
Strike Up the Band For Hunger
Admission to the performance will be two nonperishable food items. After our performance, donations will be delivered to Operation Give Back's food pantry.
Friday, Nov 8, 2019, 06:30 PM
Sycamore High School, Cornell Road, Montgomery, OH, USA
Happy Thanksgiving
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