WEEKLY AVIATOR UPDATE

Volunteers, get ready for takeoff! SHS After Prom: Aviator European Vacation is gearing up to be one of the most unforgettable nights of the year! We need your help from decorating, donations, to volunteering during the event. Be part of making this incredible night happen!

After-Prom Volunteers

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8AA23A2FF2-56453655-sycamore#/

After-Prom Student Volunteers

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8AA23A2FF2-56430433-sycamore#/

Candy

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8AA23A2FF2-56516024-sycamore#/

Raffle Donations

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IMO8C74HNZAL/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

Questions contact: hsptoafterprom@sycamoreschools.org

Please use this link to submit your photos:

Slide Show Submission Form

You can also email photos to hsptoseniorparent@sycamoreschools.org but the preference is for you to use form so we can capture event info and student names in an effort to include everyone in the slide show.

It is time for the Senior Picnic. This event is for the students only the only parents at the picnic can be those on this sign up to volunteer to help.

We need help, especially with the following items: Cut Watermelon Slices, Large Boxes of Individually Wrapped Chips and People to Help Grill.

If you are contributing a non-perishable item you can drop it off at the school the day before or morning of. If you are contributing something perishable, please drop off at the field the morning of the picnic.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA8AD2DA20-56532964-sycamore

END OF SCHOOL YEAR-STUDENT MEDICATION PICK UP NOTICE

Please make arrangements to pick up student medication from the school nurse no later than Friday, May 23, 2025. Medication will be discarded after this date. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at 513-686-1773 or by email (ferrisj@sycamoreschools.org) .

MEDICATION FORM for the 2025-26 School Year

Please see the attached form if your teen will require medication (including over-the-counter medication) during the 2025-26 school year. Remember, students may not carry medication (emergency medication or otherwise) or medical treatment supplies unless a medication form is on file and permission has been obtained from the school nurse. Please have this form completed over the summer. You may bring the completed medication form and medication to the "schedule pick up" days in August!

Sincerely,

Jenny Ferris, RN

School Nurse

Registration for Sycamore Summer School 2025 will begin on April 1. We will be offering enrichment and credit recovery for students. Click on the grade level to view the associated Summer School Course Catalog:

• Grades K-4: June 2 - 27 at Maple Dale Elementary

• Grades 5-6: June 2-27 at Sycamore Junior High

• Grades 7-8: June 2-27 at Sycamore Junior High

• Grades 9-12: June 2 - July 11 at Sycamore Junior High

Registration can be done via Google Forms specific to each grade level beginning April 1. Registration for transportation must be completed by May 16.

• K-4 Summer School Registration

• Greene 101

• 5-8 Summer School Registration

• 9-12 Summer School Registration

• Transportation Form

Saturday, May 17 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
FREE Community Event – All Are Welcome!

Take a Sneak Peek at the Magic of After Prom!
Step into a night of European charm at the SHS After Prom Community Preview: Aviator European Vacation. Get a first look at the whimsical decorations, decadent treats, and fun-filled activities that await our Juniors and Seniors at this unforgettable celebration.

This preview event offers a taste of the joy, laughter, and late-night adventure that make After Prom one of Sycamore High School’s most beloved traditions. Whether you're a parent, student, or community member, come and experience the joie de vivre that sets the tone for a safe and spectacular prom night!

Don’t miss it—your passport to fun awaits!

Get ready for takeoff—SHS After Prom: Aviator European Vacation is set to be one of the most unforgettable nights of the year!

Saturday, May 17 | 11 PM – 3 AM | $20

Tickets on sale April 28 here: https://sycamore.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/861

This epic night includes:
UNLIMITED: Food, Drinks, and Candy • Karaoke • Money Machine • Coffee Shop • Ping Pong • Photo Booths & Photo Ops • Giant Inflatables • Games & Activities

PLUS: Hypnotist shows • Tarot readings • DJ & Dancing • Caricature Artists • Silent Disco • Strolling Entertainers • Casino tables • Raffle prizes (must be present to win)

After Prom is one of the most talked-about events at SHS—don’t miss it!

Follow us on Instagram at SHSPTOAviatorAfterProm

What is After Prom?

After Prom is a huge party that takes place at the SHS following prom and is open to all Sycamore Junior and Seniors and their dates (Juniors and Seniors don’t have to attend Prom to attend After Prom). The doors open at 10:30 pm on Saturday, May 17, and the party finishes at 2:30 am on Sunday, May 18th.

This memorable night includes:

• Unlimited food from favorite restaurants

• Fun performers including a hypnotist

• Adult-sized inflatables

• Activities and games

• Tables of casino games

• End of the night raffle prize drawings

We need your help to make this a memorable night for our students in a fun and safe environment. Please consider a donation. Any donation accepted…. $10, $20, $50, $100….

How to Donate?

You can make payment in two ways:

1. Send a check payable to Sycamore HS PTO with “after prom” in the memo line. Mail check to Sycamore HS PTO, Attn: After Prom Donations, 7400 Cornell Road, Cincinnati OH 45242. Please indicate how you want your name listed.

2. Pay online with a credit card using the QR code or this link. https://out.smore.com/e/jw651/1hsrmg?__$u__

We will recognize our parent donations in the Sycamore HS Weekly Aviator Update electronic newsletter.

Business Sponsorship?
Do you own a business that would be interested in a sponsorship? We have sponsor levels starting at $250 that include your name on event signage. Please reach out to Angie Miller at angiebryant@yahoo.com if interested in business sponsorship or visit the PTO After Prom Business Sponsorship web page. https://shs.sycamoreschools.org/pto/events-programs/after-prom/2024-business-sponsors

Questions? Contact After Prom Sponsorship Chair Angie Miller or angiebryant@yahoo.com or 513-227-7562

Students in the past have said After Prom is one of their favorite and most memorable high school experiences!

Come out and support JH and High School Athletes while have a great time at our Jim Walter Memorial Golf Outing. Register via https://sycamoreboosterevents.com/"

Dear Class of 2026 and Families:

Are you aware of the immunization requirements for the 2025-2026 school year?

-12 grade students (Class of 2026) must submit documentation that they have received at least 1 dose of a MCV4 vaccine

(Meningococcal vaccine such as Menquadfi or Menactra) administered on or after their 16th birthday.

It is strongly encouraged that you contact your physician/healthcare provider to verify that the vaccination record is up-to-date

and that the vaccine was administered. Please note: A meningococcal B vaccine does not meet this requirement. Please forward all updated vaccination records to: HSnurses@sycamoreschools.org, by mail, or by fax (513-689-7425). Vaccination records are

accepted anytime.

Please do not delay! It it important to complete this requirement before notices are sent home. For more information about Ohio’s required school vaccinations and waiver options, please refer the following links:

-Vaccines required for school entry

-Ohio Vaccination Law

For all questions, please contact the school nurse office at 513-686-1773 or by email at hsnurses@sycamoreschools.org.

Local Vaccine Resources:

Cincinnati Vaccine Resources

Butler County Public Health Department

Warren County Public Health Department

Sincerely,

Jennifer Ferris, RN

Sycamore High School Nurse

Important Attendance Information:

Regular school attendance is vital to support student learning and achievement in school. The state requires that attendance be reported in hours of missed instruction. The state defines absences as:

What is an excused absence?

Excused absences are those considered to be excused per board policy. A parent or guardian must notify the school of each absence. This can be done via phone, email, or written note to the school. Excused absences accumulate towards the excessive absence threshold.

What is a medically excused absence?

If a student misses school for a medical reason or appointment, a medical note from the provider substantiates that absence as medically excused. This medical note prevents those missed hours from accumulating towards excessive absences or habitual truancy. If your student misses school for a medical appointment or an illness under the supervision of a medical provider, please request medical documentation from the provider excusing school attendance. This medical note must include specific dates of service and indicate the anticipated or actual time missed from school.

Physician notes should be submitted immediately upon return to school.

What is an unexcused absence?

Unexcused absences are considered unexcused per board policy, including absences in excess of 65 excused hours (without a medical note).

Unexcused absences accumulate towards the habitual truancy threshold. Students who are habitually truant are required by law to have an attendance intervention plan. This plan, created collaboratively with the school, the family, and the student, identifies barriers to attendance and solutions to increase school attendance.

What is an unverified absence?

Unverified absences indicate that the school has not received communication from a parent or caregiver regarding an absence.

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