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Sycamore Junior High Family Communication
October 27, 2023
Junior High Community,
Today we were able to celebrate all the hard work our students and staff have put in during the first quarter. While reflecting on the quarter, we think about the large amount of change we have experienced this year already. Between new grade levels, a new building, Canvas, making new friends, learning new expectations, and new traffic patterns......You all have done amazing things! As a learning community you've navigated this together, leaned on one another, helped, and gave grace. This makes us incredibly proud of our learning community and incredibly excited for all that is to come during the next three quarters.
We hope you have a wonderful 3 day weekend! Rest, Reflect, and Renew.
-- Mrs. Schunk, Mr. Cole, Mr. Meyer
Coming Up
October 31: Wear your School appropriate Halloween Costumes (see below)
November 1: Community Open House 6-7:30 pm
November 3: Report Card Posted
November 4: OGB's Coat Giveaway & Holiday Store
November 10: No School (K-8) - Family Conferences
November 20 & 21: No School; Teacher Professional Development
November 22-24: No School; Thanksgiving Break
Halloween at SJH
Costumes can be worn
No weapons or fake weapons
No masks
Must follow dress code
No politically affiliated costumes
Must be able to sit, learn, move throughout the school without disrupting others, and actively participate in class
Costume Competition
Lunch time
4 categories: Funnies, Scariest, Most Creative, Best Group
Winners at each lunch and for staff
Winner gets a large bag of candy
Lunchroom teaching staff are judges (done at lunch, walk to recess, and recess)
Flex Bells are welcome to decorate their door if agreed upon by the teacher and students supply materials
Treats for Troops
November 1st - 3rd students have been challenged to donate all (or a portion of) their Halloween candy for Treats for Troops! This organization sends candy to the Armed Forces stationed oversees! We will have collection bins located in the Attendance Office.
Family Teacher Conferences 11/10
On Friday, 11/10, the junior high will host Family Teacher Conferences. Teachers have reached out to some families for conferences as they felt needed. Using THIS LINK, you can schedule an in person or virtual conference with a teacher during the hours of 8 am-3 pm. If no more conference time slots fit your schedule or are available, you can reach out directly to the teacher.
Lost and Found
The lost and found is full! We remind students on daily announcements to check the lost and found. We will move the lost and found to the main entrance on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27 so that parents may look for missing items. Anything left unclaimed by 3pm Friday will be donated.
Fall Athletics Celebration
Sycamore Junior High had a memorable fall season winning 3 GMC Championships (girls’ gold tennis, 7th grade xc, and girl’s 8th gold volleyball) and almost winning two more! The girls’ golf team went undefeated, and the girls’ soccer team came within seconds of being undefeated. Boys’ soccer had 7 shutouts and only gave up 6 goals all season! As one of the smallest schools in the GMC, both football teams delivered on some surprising upsets. Our 7th grade XC is incredibly strong while at the same time we’ll be sending the high school some fantastic 8th grade runners. We are incredibly proud of our student athletes who remain competitive both in the classroom and on the field. Go Aves!
Last Chance to order your SJH Yearbook
The 2024 SJHS Yearbook is on sale NOW!
Purchase TODAY for the lowest price of the year!
The SJHS Yearbook Club is committed to documenting this school year for YOU! Order your yearbook today for your LOWEST price! The cost is $32/copy. This price will increase to $35 on October 31, 2023 .
Click HERE to order your 2024 Yearbook.
Interested in joining the Yearbook Club? Membership is still open! Click HERE and look for the “Join Yearbook” button!
Do you have photos you would like to submit to the Yearbook Club? Click HERE and find the “Submit Photos Here” button ! We want to represent ALL students in this year's historic yearbook.
*Please note, the confirmation email comes from: Milestone Yearbooks Last year we had some duplicate orders because it was difficult for people to locate their confirmation.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Melissa Speelman
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OGB Coat Giveaway and Holiday Store
Sycamore Arts and Crafts Show
Aves Hanger
Aves Athletics🏆
Child Nutrition Updates
PTO News
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.
Sycamore Junior High School
Email: SchunkJ@sycamoreschools.org
Website: www.sycamoreschools.org
Location: 5757 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Phone: 5136861760