The Navigator Newsletter

Sycamore Junior High's Parent Communication

January 20-24

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Building Goals

* Provide rigorous learning opportunities

* Respect diversity

* Personalize learning

SJH Reunification Site: Blue Ash Rec Center

COMING UP at the JH!

This Week:

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School

Mark Your Calendars:

February 12: Aviator Bash 3:15pm - 5:00pm (details to follow)

February 19: Variety Show 7pm

Cultural Arts Presentations Yesterday

Thanks to a generous donation by The Montgomery Women's Club, our 7th graders were treated to two performances through the Cincinnati Arts Association "Artists on Tour" program yesterday.

The first, "Rhythms...Common Bonds" captured the lessons of respect by blending music, percussion, singing, poetry, and storytelling into a highly interactive performance led by Kathy Wade.

The second, "Dance of India", led by Padma Chebrolu of the Cultural Center of India, expanded on lessons in multiculturalism, history, and geography through beautiful Indian dance. The students were encouraged to dance, following along with Ms. Chebrolu.

Ask your child about these performances!

Now Hiring!!

Interested in being part of an amazing school district as a substitute Educational Assistant? This is a great opportunity to help support the needs of our students and buildings. The hourly rate of pay is $12/hr. Applicants must have a satisfactory FBI/BCI background check. Physical ability and appropriate interaction with students, school staff, and administrators are required for this position. Please click here to complete an online application to begin the process.

P.T.O. Corner

PTO MEMBERSHIP

Join the PTO! Being a member of the PTO doesn’t mean you have to volunteer and attend meetings, although everyone is welcome to do either/both! Joining the PTO shows your financial support for our programs that recognize students and teachers in our building. PTO membership is $10 ($11 online) and can be done online. Visit http://tinyurl.com/sycamorejhpto for more information!

Reminder:

All information about the PTO can be found by clicking on this link:

http://tinyurl.com/sycamorejhpto

Questions? Please email jhpto@sycamoreschools.org

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PTO Hassle Free Fundraising

You have raised over $1400 with Hassle Free Fundraising!

Whether you clipped, scanned, downloaded or chowed down, our Sycamore Junior High Community raised over $1400 in the first semester with Kroger Community Rewards, Box Tops, Pipkins and our City BBQ Fundraiser. A huge THANK YOU from the PTO.

Haven’t participated yet? It isn’t too late, read on for ways to support your PTO with ‘hassle-free’ fundraising:

Kroger donates a percentage of your purchase to our school if you designate “Sycamore Junior High” as your recipient in the Kroger Community Rewards program. Logon to kroger.com, sign into your Kroger account and choose Sycamore Junior High as your community rewards organization.
Box Tops for Education (BTFE) – Collect Box Tops on all eligible products and turn your clipped box tops into collection box outside of the School Office. NEW this year, BTFE will phase in electronic box tops. With the electronic box tops, just download the app, shop, then scan your receipt into the app– it’s that simple!
Pipkin’s Fruit and Vegetable Market donates a percentage of every purchase back to the school! Just return your receipts to the box marked “Pipkins” outside of the School Office

2nd Quarter Honor Roll

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In Case You Missed It

Safer Schools Ohio

1-844-SAFEROH

Safer Schools Ohio is a multi-agency effort created to assist schools in continuously improving the safety of our students. By calling or texting the statewide anonymous hotline parents, students or community members can report anything that is suspicious or endangering you, your friends or your school.

Lost & Found

Lost & Found is in the cafeteria and is cleared out periodically. Click here to see the current items.

Order Your Yearbook

Please visit this link to order your 2020 SJHS yearbook . . . https://sycamorejhs.store.creatorstudiopro.com/ . Check this off of your to-do list today!

*Yearbooks will be delivered to students May 20, 2020- make a note on your calendar if you purchase early so you don't accidentally purchase twice.

Questions? Contact Melissa Speelman

speelmanm@sycamoreschools.org

AIR Testing at the JH

When will students take the AIR assessments?

Sycamore Junior High will administer the AIR assessments on April 15, 16, 22, 23 and 29.

How can you help?

Please mark these dates on your calendars and make every effort not to schedule your child for appointments or vacation days. Thank you for your cooperation!!

Immunizations for 7th graders

Thank you to all 7th grade families who have turned in immunization records. As we work to process those records received, please continue to be patient before you follow up. If there is a problem, you will be contacted via email by Amy Bonham. If you have not turned in your child's proof of immunizations from a doctor's office, please do so ASAP.

Around Sycamore

Fashion for the Cure

Come support one of the biggest fundraisers for The Dragonfly Foundation. This event is put on by a talented team at Sycamore High School and features fashion designed and modeled by SHS students.