Sycamore Scoop
January 24
GREAT KINDNESS WEEK CHALLENGE: Jan 22 - 26, 2024
Every student has received a checklist that they are keeping at school that has tasks they will complete. Click here to view Grades K&1 list. Click here to view Grades 2-4 list.
Please speak with your student to encourage them to work on these tasks while they are at school and to only complete them at appropriate times. This FRIDAY, please watch for the “Great Kindness Challenge-Family Edition” checklist that will be sent home with your student! These are things your student can work on at HOME for a week, a month, or a year!
The Sound of Kindness by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater (Suggested Grades PK-2) The Power of One by Trudy Ludwig (Suggested Grades K-4) One Drop of Kindness by Jeff Kubiak (Suggested Grades 3-5)
Read about it: Here are some books to help you learn more about KINDNESS:
School Spelling Bee
This week our 4th graders participated in their Schoolwide Spelling Bee. We had 25 students qualify for the bee, but only one claimed the title of "Spelling Bee Champion"
We are extremely proud of all who participated, and wish Muhammed luck in his next round.
Jump Rope for Heart
Hello Sycamore Creek Elementary Family,
Sycamore Creek Elementary will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart! The fundraising for Jump Rope for Heart will start January 31, 2024 and will run through March 1, 2024. All of the fundraising will occur online. Donation information will be sent home on Wednesday, January, 31, 2023. The educational health lessons regarding heart health will be provided in physical education classes and during morning announcements throughout the Jump Rope for Heart event. All students will be participating in the jumping event during their physical education classes during the week of February 26, 2024-March 1, 2024. The goals of the event are becoming better at jumping rope, learning concepts that improve heart health, and fundraising money for the American Heart Association.
Counselor Corner
Mrs. Conley
NEW: 5 WEEK ZOOM PARENTING COURSE: “Active Parenting for Stepfamilies”
Tuesday evenings ZOOM 6:30 - 8:30pm
5 class dates: Feb 6, Feb 20, March 5, March 19, & Mar 26
These FREE classes will cover:
Addressing the special needs and circumstances that emerge when stepfamilies form
Blending different cultures and histories
Establishing new relationships
How to start smiling with your kids again
And more
Registration deadline is Friday February 2, 2024
Questions: call 740-652-7287 or email Brandy.Heeter@fairfieldcountyohio.gov
NEW: PARENTING WORKSHOP - “Managing Fighting and Aggression”
This FREE workshop is held IN PERSON Wednesday Feb 7 from 12pm - 2pm
Workshop Location: 625 Garfield Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130
To register or for additional info: call 740-652-7287 or email Brandy.Heeter@fairfieldcountyohio.gov
NEW: ZOOM PARENT CLASS Mon 2/12: “De-escalating Cycles of Conflict”
Monday, February 12 from 7 - 8pm via ZOOM
Registration, attendance, and interactions are kept totally anonymous from other viewers.
Register online for FREE at http://cookcenter.info/Feb12Frfld
For questions about this class contact Christian O’Riordan at co’riordan@fairfieldesc.org
CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH - HONESTY
- Here at Sycamore Creek, students are busy learning about HONESTY this month - what it means, and why it is important!
PTO News
The date for the boys’ event is quickly approaching! If your student would like to attend the dance, but you have not turned in their RSVP yet, please do so immediately. Electronic payment with RSVP can be completed at the link below or return the paper RSVP back to school with cash or check payment. RSVPs are needed to help the dance committee plan accordingly and ensure there are enough items for all guests attending.
Boys’ Event - Friday, February 2, 2024: https://tinyurl.com/SCEBoysDance
The boys’ event needs many helping hands. If interested in volunteering before, during, or after the event, please sign up via the Sign Up Genius below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA5A822A7F58-47100960-sceboys
The PTO will be partnering with Chipotle (Pickerington 256 location) this month for Family Fun Night. Those who order in person and show the below flyer at checkout on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, between the hours of 4-8pm, will have 33% of their total bill donated to the PTO. This will also apply to online orders when using the unique code on the flyer at checkout.
The Nothing Bundt Cake Fundraiser will be starting next week. The dates for the fundraiser are January 30, 2024, through February 12, 2024. Additional information plus an ordering sheet will be sent home with your student early next week.
Mark your calendars, the next PTO meeting will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024. We hope to see you there!
Another fun event to mark on your calendar! February’s Family Fun Night will be at Get Air - Pickerington on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 5 - 9 pm. During those hours, if you mention SCE PTO, Get Air will donate 25% of your admission back to the PTO. A great way to support the PTO while your child burns off some energy with classmates!
🗓️Important Dates
Jan. 26 - Girls' PTO Dance
Feb. 2 - Boys' PTO Dance
Feb. 8th & 9th - No School, Staff Professional Development
Feb. 15th - Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:45 - 8:15pm
Feb. 19th - No School, Presidents Day
Feb. 20th - Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:45 - 8:15pm
Phone: (614) 834-6200