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F2F Parents: Remember to scroll down to see F2F content

This Week:

December 18: Last day of school before Winter Break

Mark your calendar

• December 21-January 1: Winter Break - No School

• January 29: End of First Semester

Future Testing Dates

• Winter MAP - Virtual Dates are TBD
• Spring MAP - Virtual Dates are TBD

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

December 11 marks the mid-point of the 2nd quarter.

Parents can check student grades in Parent Portal at https://bb.sycamoreschools.org/

In prior newsletters, we shared our thoughts on increased student engagement and achievement when cameras are on in the virtual classroom.

Effective Monday, January 4th, all teachers will be using Google Meet for virtual instruction, and students in Google Meet virtual classrooms will be expected to turn their cameras on during class in order to promote student engagement and achievement. (Exceptions were granted in special circumstances.)

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

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

The Sycamore Child Nutrition Department is offering all Sycamore families the opportunity to pick up FREE “Winter Break Bundle Bags” for all children between the ages of 1-18. We are offering a Saturday pick-up date in the hopes that most families that need access to food over the break have the opportunity to pick up outside of the normal school day.

When: Saturday, December 19th from 10:00 - 11:30 am

Where: Sycamore High School - Athletic Entrance

What: These “Winter Break Food Bundle Bags” will contain a variety of breakfast and lunch items, a variety of fruit and bulk frozen and fresh veggies, as well as 1 gallon of milk per student (if the family wants it).

Who can order: ANY Sycamore family (face-to-face AND virtual) can order for ANY of their children in their household between the ages of 1-18 years of age. These will be FREE to all families.

ORDER YOUR BUNDLE BAGS HERE: Please understand that if you sign up for bundle bag(s) we expect that either you or someone in place of you will come to pick up the food. Any leftover will be wasted due to the Winter Break so it is imperative that you pick up any bundle bags ordered.

The deadline to order is this Sunday, December 13th.

Please contact the Child Nutrition Department with any questions. (513) 686-1796 or warrenk@sycamoreschools.org.

Kelsey Warren RD, LD

Child Nutrition & Wellness Director

Sycamore Community Schools

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.

See the attached document for more information about this fun way for students to stay active and meet friends!

Who

• Coach Dworkin along with several guest appearances from other coaches and teachers!

• Anyone is welcome (We’ll be running at a conversational pace!)

When

• January 4 - February 17 (Mondays and Wednesdays)

• 3:15 PM- 4:15 PM (pickup by black gate at 4:15)

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

• December 18: Last day before Winter Break

Mark your calendar

• December 21-January 1: Winter Break - No School

• January 29: End of First Semester

Future Testing Dates:

• Winter MAP for F2F - January 12 & 13
• Spring MAP for F2F - May 12 & 13

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.

December 11 marks the mid-point of the 2nd quarter.

Parents can check student grades in Parent Portal at https://bb.sycamoreschools.org/

Winter Break Food Bundle Bags - FREE for all families

The Sycamore Child Nutrition Department is offering all Sycamore families the opportunity to pick up FREE “Winter Break Bundle Bags” for all children between the ages of 1-18. We are offering a Saturday pick-up date in the hopes that most families that need access to food over the break have the opportunity to pick up outside of the normal school day.

When: Saturday, December 19th from 10:00 - 11:30 am

Where: Sycamore High School - Athletic Entrance

What: These “Winter Break Food Bundle Bags” will contain a variety of breakfast and lunch items, a variety of fruit and bulk frozen and fresh veggies, as well as 1 gallon of milk per student (if the family wants it).

Who can order: ANY Sycamore family (face-to-face AND virtual) can order for ANY of their children in their household between the ages of 1-18 years of age. These will be FREE to all families.

ORDER YOUR BUNDLE BAGS HERE: Please understand that if you sign up for bundle bag(s) we expect that either you or someone in place of you will come to pick up the food. Any leftover will be wasted due to the Winter Break so it is imperative that you pick up any bundle bags ordered.

The deadline to order is this Sunday, December 13th.

Please contact the Child Nutrition Department with any questions. (513) 686-1796 or warrenk@sycamoreschools.org.

Kelsey Warren RD, LD

Child Nutrition & Wellness Director

Sycamore Community Schools

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

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

See the attached document for more information about this fun way for students to stay active and meet friends!

Who

• Coach Dworkin along with several guest appearances from other coaches and teachers!

• Anyone is welcome (We’ll be running at a conversational pace!)

When

• January 4 - February 17 (Mondays and Wednesdays)

• 3:15 PM- 4:15 PM (pickup by black gate at 4:15)

Please note the following schedule and procedure

• After School Detention (3:15 - 5 PM)
• Friday School (3:10 - 5:45 PM)

When detention is over, students will be escorted to the entrance of the main lobby to be released.

A parent picking up a student should arrive promptly at the front entrance and remain in their car until the student exits the building.

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
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Twitter: @sycamorejrhigh