The Navigator Newsletter

Sycamore Junior High's Parent Communication

October 30, 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

THIS WEEK:

  • November 6: End of Quarter 1


Mark your calendar

  • November 9: No School (Teacher Records Day)
  • 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

SPEAK UP/SAVE LIVES

By calling or testing the statewide hotline

- 844-SAFEROH -

- 844-723-3764 -

you can report anything that is suspicious or endangering you, your friends or school.

Questions? Here are your Building Contacts

Remember: If you have questions, our team is here! Please reach out to our Administrator or Counselor for Virtual Classroom Students.


Assistant Principal Molly Bernosky bernoskym@sycamoreschools.org


Counselor Rachel Morris morrisra@sycamoreschools.org

Clubs & Activities are BACK!

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SKI/SNOWBOARD CLUB:

We regret to tell you we are not allowed to run this club this year. On a bright note, Perfect North is open and they are implementing safety rules this season. If you want to go on your own, please purchase your pass and enjoy the outdoors. We hope to be back up and running next year. If you have any questions, email Ms. Meyer at meyerl@sycamoreschools.org.

PTO NEWS

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Fundraiser: THANK YOU

Thank you for participating in our restaurant fundraiser this past weekend. You raised $150 for the PTO, just by eating!


Didn’t have a chance to participate? Don’t worry.

Our next restaurant fundraiser will be Tuesday, November 17 th with City

BBQ. Mark your calendars and watch the S’More for more information.

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Flight Fest

Although our annual Aviator Flight Fest fundraiser was cancelled this October, the committee is being creative with ways to generate income. Remember the money raised goes to support the extra-curricular clubs & activities (including sports) offered at SJH.


Flight Fest is grounded but we are collaborating with the Sycamore Athletic Boosters for a combined event in Spring including a Silent Auction. Thank you to all SJH Fall sports teams that have donated baskets already!

7th grade Girls Gold Volleyball

Girls Soccer

Boys Soccer

Girls Golf

Girls Tennis

Cross Country


Stay tuned for details about Spring event!!!

Student Announcements

10-30-2020 (6:55) Episode 5_2020-21

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

The 2021 SJHS Yearbook is on sale NOW!

2020-21 will be a year like no other, the SJHS Yearbook Club is committed to documenting it for YOU! Order your yearbook today for your best price! The cost is $30/copy. This price will increase to $35 on November 25th.


Click HERE to order your 2021 Yearbook


Interested in joining Yearbook Club? Click HERE!


Are you a F2F or virtual student who has photos of JH students you would like to submit? Click HERE! We want to represent ALL students in this year's historic yearbook.


Questions? Contact Melissa Speelman

speelmanm@sycamoreschools.org


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 .

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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!

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

THIS WEEK:

  • November 6: End of Quarter 1


Mark your calendar

  • November 9: No School (Teacher Records Day)
  • 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

Speak Up/Save Lives

By calling or testing the statewide hotline

- 844-SAFEROH -

- 844-723-3764 -

you can report anything that is suspicious or endangering you, your friends or school.

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.

Clubs & Activities are BACK!

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SKI/SNOWBOARD CLUB:

We regret to tell you we are not allowed to run this club this year. On a bright note, Perfect North is open and they are implementing safety rules this season. If you want to go on your own, please purchase your pass and enjoy the outdoors. We hope to be back up and running next year. If you have any questions, email Ms. Meyer at meyerl@sycamoreschools.org.

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.

Student Announcements

10-30-2020 (6:55) Episode 5_2020-21

PTO NEWS

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Flight Fest

Although our annual Aviator Flight Fest fundraiser was cancelled this October, the committee is being creative with ways to generate income. Remember the money raised goes to support extra-curricular clubs & activities (including sports) offered at SJH.


Flight Fest is grounded but we are collaborating with the Sycamore Athletic Boosters for a combined event in Spring including a Silent Auction. Thank you to all SJH Fall sports teams that have donated baskets already!

7th grade Girls Gold Volleyball

Girls Soccer

Boys Soccer

Girls Golf

Girls Tennis

Cross Country


Stay tuned for details about Spring event!!!

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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 .

The 2021 SJHS Yearbook is on sale NOW!

2020-21 will be a year like no other, the SJHS Yearbook Club is committed to documenting it for YOU! Order your yearbook today for your best price! The cost is $30/copy. This price will increase to $35 on November 25th.


Click HERE to order your 2021 Yearbook


Interested in joining Yearbook Club? Click HERE!


Are you a F2F or virtual student who has photos of JH students you would like to submit? Click HERE! We want to represent ALL students in this year's historic yearbook.


Questions? Contact Melissa Speelman

speelmanm@sycamoreschools.org


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

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