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Parents,

Due to the complexities and limitations of the S'More software, the inclusive nature of most of our information, and in an attempt to provide the most accurate communication to our families, the organization of the weekly Junior High newsletter will be altered to include three sections, beginning with the next edition. They are:

• Information pertinent to ALL families
• Information specific ONLY to Virtual Classroom
• Information specific ONLY to F2F Classroom

We appreciate your understanding as we work to provide the best communication possible to all our families.

F2F Parents: Remember to scroll down to see F2F content

This Week:

• January 18: Martin Luther King Federal Holiday, No school

Mark your calendar

• January 28: End of First Semester

• January 29: Teacher Records Day, No school for students

Future Testing Dates

• Winter MAP for Virtual Students - February 1st and 2nd (info to follow soon)
• Spring MAP - Virtual Dates are TBD

There is no school on Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

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.

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

Please note the registration deadline is January 21, 2021 at 11:55 p.m.

Virtual learners will be taking the Reading and Math assessments in the virtual classroom setting on February 1st and 2nd. If you would like the testing scores to be considered for gifted testing for the 2021-2022 school year, your child will need to take the assessments in person on February 9th and 10th at Sycamore Junior High School.

Students do NOT need to take this test in person to remain in gifted programming.

IN-PERSON TESTING INFORMATION:

This year, we are offering in-person testing for students in the virtual classroom on Tuesday, February 9th (ELA), and Wednesday, February 10th (MATH) at Sycamore Junior High School from 8:00 - 10:00 each day. These days coincide with our Face 2 Face students who will also be taking MAP testing during that time.

If you would like for your child to participate in this testing, please submit THIS FORM by January 21, 2021 before 11:55pm.

ON TESTING DAY:

We will adhere to the district's safety protocols and also require that any student who signs up for testing wear a mask. Students will need to be dropped off at the front door. They will have their temperature taken upon entering the building and will then enter the building, where testing will occur. Your child will need to bring their fully charged Chromebook, a pencil, and a book to read in the event they finish the testing early.

Please note that transportation to and from Sycamore Junior High will NOT be provided. Please drop off students for testing by 8:00 and pick up promptly at 10:00.

The email address you use to sign your child up will be the email address used for any communication regarding this optional gifted testing opportunity.

If you have questions please contact Clay Lavercombe, lavercombec@sycamoreschools.org.

Thank you!

When: January 29th (Teacher Records Day)

Time: 8:00am-3:00pm

Where: "Pig" Lobby at SJH

For: Students who are currently learning in the virtual instructional model and will remain in the virtual instructional model for 2nd semester. Students need ONLY to pick up items if they are taking any of the following classes for 2nd semester:

• Art 7
• Design, Modeling & Architecture
• Food, Fashion, & Family

Your child may need to pick up a math book for the below classes IF they do not have it yet. Please check if your child has the below book before attempting to pick up a book.

• Math 7 (Abbas-Lee)- Envision Workbook 7th grade Volume 2
• Math 7 Accelerated (Harper)- Envision Workbook- 8th grade Volume 2
• Math 7 Honors (Abbas-Lee)- Envision Workbooks (2)- 8th grade Volume 1 and 2
• Math 8 (Farkas, Harper)- Envision Workbook- 8th grade Volume 2

HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR
Scheduling for the 2021-2022 school year is upon us! There are many activities that take place from January - March to help students plan and prepare for next year. As an initial start to this process, a general outline of these upcoming events has been mailed to families and is provided below.

Academic Fair: On January 14 all families should have received this link to the high school's virtual Academic Fair. The purpose of this annual event is to provide information to help answer questions and share expectations of the various courses. All students and families are invited to explore courses through this format.

Course Discussions with Teachers: There will be a window of time for teachers to discuss and recommend courses for next school year. For students currently at the high school that will happen in January prior to exams and for current 8th graders that will happen in early February.

Counselor Videos: Students will receive a virtual orientation to the online scheduling process. These will be pre-recorded videos and emailed to students and families in early February.

Next Mailing: Families will receive an additional mailing in February with step-by-step instructions for online scheduling. Students are encouraged to discuss recommendations, interests, and electives with their families to help make informed decisions.

Online Scheduling: Students will have one week to enter the courses they would like to take next year into the online scheduling portal. Scheduling-specific username and passwords will be sent to student emails.

Individual Counselor Meetings: Counselors will meet with each student individually to finalize course requests. This will be done both in-person and virtually so that all students can meet with their counselor to discuss and review their classes. For current 8th graders this will

We look forward to working with you and your student(s) as they plan for next year!

Class of 2025 Team:

• Mrs. Adrienne Sanders will be the grade-level administrator.
• Mrs. Rose Mitchell will be the counselor for students with last names A-K.
• Mr. Mark Millett will be the counselor for students with last names L-Z.

Additional information will continue to be shared in upcoming Newsletters.

Look for information in the coming weeks about the course scheduling process for our current 7th graders!

Hello Sycamore Parents:
We are excited to announce the partnership of

SYCAMORE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS with JUNIOR HIGH FLIGHT FEST for a combined Spring 2021 Fundraising Event-
AVES Day at the Races on Saturday, May 1, 2021!

In an effort to bring ALL of our Sycamore Schools Community “together”, here is a sneak peek at what is in the works:

• Ongoing Online Silent Auction featuring Junior High and High School Team Baskets plus local businesses

• An All Aves Virtual Derby Dash Run/Walk on Event Day

• Party Packs highlighting ‘The Best of Cincinnati’ from Local Restaurants and Businesses for Hosting Individual Gatherings on Evening of Derby

Yes! We all need something to look forward to, so save the date & stay tuned for more details!

Please present the certificate prior to ordering.

Location: City Bird

11039 Montgomery Rd, Suite D

SJHS News Crew Video Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vrBl5kKJXhJL9nL5xl5Ag

SJHS TV Communications: http://display.sycamoreschools.org/display/18

Please refer to the Student/Parent Handbook (always linked in the "Quick Links" section) or below on pages 8-13 for information regarding documenting your child's excused absence.

Order your 2021 Yearbook 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 $35/copy.

Click HERE to order your 2021 Yearbook

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

Questions? Contact Melissa Speelman

speelmanm@sycamoreschools.org

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 .

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!

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.

• General Supply List
  
• Teacher-Specific Supply List
• Bell Schedule
  
• 2-Hour Delay Bell Schedule
• Healthy Back to School Family FAQ
  
• Special Education, Gifted, ESOL FAQ
  
• Final Forms
• Parent Portal
• 2020-2021 SJH Student-Parent Handbook

This Week

• January 18: Martin Luther King Federal Holiday, No School

Mark your calendar

• January 28: End of First Semester

• January 29: Teacher Records Day, No school for students

Future Testing Dates:

• Winter MAP for F2F - February 9th & 10th
• Spring MAP for F2F - May 12 & 13

There is no school on Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

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.

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.

SJHS News Crew Video Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vrBl5kKJXhJL9nL5xl5Ag

SJHS TV Communications: http://display.sycamoreschools.org/display/18

HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR
Scheduling for the 2021-2022 school year is upon us! There are many activities that take place from January - March to help students plan and prepare for next year. As an initial start to this process, a general outline of these upcoming events has been mailed to families and is provided below.

Academic Fair: On January 14 all families should have received this link to the high school's virtual Academic Fair. The purpose of this annual event is to provide information to help answer questions and share expectations of the various courses. All students and families are invited to explore courses through this format.

Course Discussions with Teachers: There will be a window of time for teachers to discuss and recommend courses for next school year. For students currently at the high school that will happen in January prior to exams and for current 8th graders that will happen in early February.

Counselor Videos: Students will receive a virtual orientation to the online scheduling process. These will be pre-recorded videos and emailed to students and families in early February.

Next Mailing: Families will receive an additional mailing in February with step-by-step instructions for online scheduling. Students are encouraged to discuss recommendations, interests, and electives with their families to help make informed decisions.

Online Scheduling: Students will have one week to enter the courses they would like to take next year into the online scheduling portal. Scheduling-specific username and passwords will be sent to student emails.

Individual Counselor Meetings: Counselors will meet with each student individually to finalize course requests. This will be done both in-person and virtually so that all students can meet with their counselor to discuss and review their classes. For current 8th graders this will

We look forward to working with you and your student(s) as they plan for next year!

Class of 2025 Team:

• Mrs. Adrienne Sanders will be the grade-level administrator.
• Mrs. Rose Mitchell will be the counselor for students with last names A-K.
• Mr. Mark Millett will be the counselor for students with last names L-Z.

Additional information will continue to be shared in upcoming Newsletters.

Look for information in the coming weeks about the course scheduling process for our current 7th graders!

Hello Sycamore Parents:
We are excited to announce the partnership of

SYCAMORE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS with JUNIOR HIGH FLIGHT FEST for a combined Spring 2021 Fundraising Event-
AVES Day at the Races on Saturday, May 1, 2021!

In an effort to bring ALL of our Sycamore Schools Community “together”, here is a sneak peek at what is in the works:

• Ongoing Online Silent Auction featuring Junior High and High School Team Baskets plus local businesses

• An All Aves Virtual Derby Dash Run/Walk on Event Day

• Party Packs highlighting ‘The Best of Cincinnati’ from Local Restaurants and Businesses for Hosting Individual Gatherings on Evening of Derby

Yes! We all need something to look forward to, so save the date & stay tuned for more details!

Please present the certificate prior to ordering.

Location: City Bird

11039 Montgomery Rd, Suite D

Please refer to the Student/Parent Handbook (always linked in the "Quick Links" section) or below on pages 8-13 for information regarding documenting your child's excused absence.

Order your 2021 Yearbook 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 $35/copy.

Click HERE to order your 2021 Yearbook

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

Questions? Contact Melissa Speelman

speelmanm@sycamoreschools.org

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 .

Please turn in your required immunization paperwork to nurse Amy Bonham ASAP at jhimmunization@sycamoreschools.org.

If you have questions, please email Amy at bonhama@sycamoreschools.org or call 686-1763.

• General Supply List
  
• Teacher-Specific Supply List
• Bell Schedule
  
• 2-Hour Delay Bell Schedule
• Healthy Back to School Family FAQ
  
• Special Education, Gifted, ESOL FAQ
  
• Final Forms
• Parent Portal
• 2020-2021 SJH Student-Parent Handbook

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