The Navigator Newsletter
Sycamore Junior High's Parent Communication
October 16, 2020
School Goals
Ensure safety of self and students
Provide engaging, standards-based digitized curriculum both F2F and Virtually
Remain prepared to adapt
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
Inclement Weather
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.
- On a desktop: Go to https://www.sycamoreschools.org/Page/3021 and click on Membership on the left column.
- On a mobile device: Go to https://www.sycamoreschools.org/Page/3021, scroll down to click on the + sign on the right of the word 'PTO.' Click on the heading that says 'Membership.’
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 October 24
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Tech Tip: PRINTING
Tech Help
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.
Important: Yearbook Information
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 .
In Our Sycamore Community
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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.
Inclement Weather
As the weather turns colder, please encourage your child to bring a jacket to school. Students will go out to recess if the temperature is 30 degrees or above. Jackets may be carried in backpacks and/or hung on their chairs in class. Due to the pandemic, there are no lockers or coat rooms. Thank you.
Important: yearbook Information
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.
- On a desktop: Go to https://www.sycamoreschools.org/Page/3021 and click on Membership on the left column.
- On a mobile device: Go to https://www.sycamoreschools.org/Page/3021, scroll down to click on the + sign on the right of the word 'PTO.' Click on the heading that says 'Membership.’
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 October 24
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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.
In Our Sycamore Community
Sycamore Junior High School
Email: jhadmin@sycamoreschools.org
Website: www.sycamoreschools.org/sycamorejh
Location: 5757 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Phone: 5136861760
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SycamoreJuniorHighPTO/
Twitter: @sycamorejrhigh