The Sycamore Scoop
April 6, 2021
Ohio State Testing Begins Next Week
Monday, April 12: 3+4 grade Reading Part 1 (in-person students)
Tuesday, April 13: 3+4 grade Reading Part 2 (In-person students)
Wednesday, April 14: 3+4 grade Reading Part 1+2 (VLA students)
Monday, April 19: 3+4 grade Math Part 1 (in-person students)
Tuesday, April 20: 3+4 grade Math Part 2 (in-person students)
Wednesday, April 21: 3+4 grade Math Part 1+2 (VLA students)
Important Information for Library Times Next Week
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You asked - we answered! Our team responds to your questions about the upcoming May 4 ballot issue in our ongoing Ask PLSD video series. You can watch the latest videos on PLSD's Facebook page, on our website, or on the PLSD Communications YouTube channel.
Pickerington residents will decide the future of Pickerington Schools with the May 4 ballot issue. A rapidly growing community is leading to a rapidly growing student body and many of our schools are already at capacity. The ballot issue represents our Plan for Progress and will fund solutions to the District’s facilities needs including:
- the construction of a new junior high school, which would allow for the subsequent redistribution of the student population to alleviate overcrowding.
- reconfiguration of the current Ridgeview Junior High to house elementary school, middle school, and Gateway Academy (gifted) students.
- reconfiguration of Heritage Elementary to house a special needs preschool and the Welcome Center.
- 18-24 classrooms built at both high schools and additional cafeteria space at Pickerington High School Central.
- All buildings would receive some updates to accommodate flexible learning environments.
- Additions or upgrades to current junior high and high school extracurricular spaces.
- New secure entryways would be constructed at both high schools.
If you have a question we haven’t answered yet, please send us an email to ask@plsd.us, and you may see your answer on a future video!
Information about voting is available at: www.VoteOhio.gov. The voter registration deadline is April 5 and early voting begins April 6.
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PTO Updates
Yearbook: Ordering is closed for delivery to school at this time but you can still order from Tree Ring’s website (www.treering.com) and use the follow access code: 101522695183173.101522695183171015226951831 Spring Fundraiser: Foertmeyer and Sons flower fundraiser runs Monday April 5th-Friday April 23rd. Online orders are open until Thursday April 29th. If ordering through the school please pay via one check for the total order. Pickup is scheduled for Tuesday May 11th from 1PM-7PM location to be determined. If your flowers are not picked up during the window they will be donated. Interested in helping the PTO next year we have several positions available for committee chairs and we will need someone to follow several board members to take over their roles in the 2022-2023 school year. Please email Krista Langdon @ kristalangdon413@gmail.com if you are interested. Board Roles that will need to be observed during the 2021-2022 school year are: AR Treasurer, AP Treasurer, VP of Fundraising (preferable 2 people for this role). Committee chairs include: Daughter and Someone Special Night Out, Son’s Day with Someone Special, Birthday Book Club, Halloween (Scarecrow and Halloween event), 4th Grade Graduation Chair (this is new), Family Fun Nights. Upcoming events: April PTO Meeting Thursday April 8 2nd Thursday of the month due to Spring Break. Meeting Code: meet.google.com/euu-iwdz-yaz Dr. Briggs and Ryan Jenkins will be joining us to discuss the upcoming levy on the May ballot Berwick Food Truck-Tuesday April 13th 5PM-6:30PM. Family style Italian dinners delivered to school either hot or cold. The PTO will receive 10% back in sales. Order your family dinner on their website: www.the-berwick.com/taste-of-italy-tour-menu or call 614-235-7100 to place your order. Pick up will be in the school parking lot between 5PM-6:30PM on Tuesday April 13th.