K-4 Academic Fees were assigned last week. You can pay online by logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal and pay online via eCheck, Credit or Debit Card. You may also pay in the front office.
September is Attendance Awareness Month! – Stay in the Game to Get in the Game
We are excited to announce that Pickerington Local Schools is partnering with The Stay in the Game! Attendance Network, in collaboration with the Cleveland Browns and Columbus Crew, to launch an exciting new initiative – "Stay in the Game! Keep Learning Every Day!" Dedicated to improving student attendance.
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we know that consistent daily attendance is critical to our students' academic and social success. Missing a school day here and there may seem small, but absences add up quickly! For example:
Missing just two days a month adds up to 20 days a year.
That's 30 hours of math and 60 hours of reading and writing missed over the school year.
These absences can add up to more than one full year of missed school by graduation!
That's why we are committed to uncovering and addressing the barriers that may prevent your child from attending school every day. Together, we can build a school-going culture that ensures our students are prepared for success in every way.
To further encourage daily attendance, Pickerington Local Schools Athletics will award one free ticket to any fall sporting event (except the North vs. Central Football game) to each student with perfect attendance during September. Additionally, students will be recognized at a North or Central Football Game.
Parents, you'll also learn tips and strategies to make school attendance a priority at home.
Every day counts. Let's work together to ensure our students thrive in positive learning environments!
Panorama this year will be for all students K-4! Panorama is a survey that will provide us with social and emotional learning (SEL) information. SEL is the process through which children and adults apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. These are the skill sets that promote success in life. This survey is approximately 20-30 minutes long. If you wish for your child to NOT participate in the survey, please complete the opt out form and return to your child's School Counselor, Courtney Rizek (courtney_smoot@plsd.us) by September 20th, 2024.
Reading Tips
On October 23 and 24th, our 3rd grade students will be taking their Fall OST (Ohio State Test). Check out this link from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development (ODEW) to learn more about this state test.
Math Tips
How can playing board games help children with math? Check out this link to find out how board games can help with math skills.
Our Apex Fun Run is now open for pledging! It's time to show your support by donating on your student’s pledge page. Simply log in to myapexevent.com using their unique student access code found on the VIP Badge that was sent home. Check your email for daily updates from your child’s teacher. Together, let's rally behind our goal to raise funds for our school and make a meaningful impact!
Level one volunteers needed! Our Apex fun run is scheduled for Thursday, September 19th!! We are in need of several volunteers. Click the link below to sign up and help us make this event a success!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4EA8A62DA4F58-51084588-volunteers
It's time to show your school spirit, Sycamore Creek! Our Back-To-School Spirit Wear Sale is open, and it starts with 30% off the entire site! Check out our fresh new designs today!
*Orders placed through the website below will be shipped directly to your home*
Remember to make sure to follow us on our Facebook page “Sycamore Creek Elementary PTO” to stay up to date on what we are up to.
