The Navigator Newsletter
Sycamore Junior High's Parent Communication
January 22, 2021
School Goals
Ensure safety of self and students
Provide engaging, standards-based digitized curriculum both F2F and Virtually
Remain prepared to adapt
Format Change
Welcome to the new format of the Navigator Newsletter!! The newsletter will be now have three sections:
- 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.
Coming Up
This Week:
January 28: End of First Semester
January 29: Teacher Records Day, No school for students
Mark Your Calendar:
- February 21: President's Day, No school
Speak Up/Save Lives
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.
Counseling Corner
Second Semester Schedules
Your counselors are:
- Ben Brenner F2F Last Names A - K brennerb@sycamoreschools.org
- Kristen Suter: F2F Last Names L-Z suterk@sycamoreschools.org
- Rachel Morris: All Virtual Students morrisra@sycamoreschools.org
FROM SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL: For 8th Grade Families
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. This may be viewed at any time. 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.
Scheduling for 7th Graders (Rising 8th Graders)
PTO NEWS
Flight Fest
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!
Student Announcements
News Crew Links
SJHS News Crew Video Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vrBl5kKJXhJL9nL5xl5Ag
SJHS TV Communications: http://display.sycamoreschools.org/display/18
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Yearbook
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
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 .
2020/2021 Immunization Requirements
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.
In Our Sycamore Community
HANDY LINKS
THIS SECTION APPLIES TO VIRTUAL CLASSROOM STUDENTS ONLY
COMING UP
This Week:
January 28: End of First Semester
January 29: Teacher Records Day, No school for students
Mark Your Calendar:
- February 1 and 2: Winter MAP for Virtual Students - Instructions will be emailed the week of January 25
- February 21: President's Day, No school
Future Testing Dates
- Winter MAP for Virtual Students - February 1st and 2nd
- Spring MAP - Virtual Dates are TBD
Questions? Here are your Building Contacts
Assistant Principal Molly Bernosky bernoskym@sycamoreschools.org
Counselor Rachel Morris morrisra@sycamoreschools.org
Virtual Student Item Pick Up for 2nd Semester
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
- Treble Tones- NEW! This class was not included in last week's newsletter.
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
MAP Testing for Virtual Classroom Students
Virtual learners will be taking the Reading and Math assessments in the virtual classroom setting on February 1st and 2nd.
Instructions will be emailed to students and parents next week.
If you have questions please contact Clay Lavercombe, lavercombec@sycamoreschools.org.
Thank you!
Tech Help
THIS SECTION PERTAINS TO FACE 2 FACE CLASSROOM STUDENTS
Coming Up
This Week
January 28: End of First Semester
January 29: Teacher Records Day, No school for students
Mark Your Calendar:
- February 9 & 10: Winter MAP for F2F students
- February 21: President's Day, No school
Future Testing Dates:
- Winter MAP for F2F - February 9th & 10th
- Spring MAP for F2F - May 12 & 13
Reunification
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.
Sycamore Junior High School
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