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.

Don't Forget! Flight Fest is Saturday!

Remaining This Week:

• October 15: No School - Staff Professional Development Day
• October 16: Flight Fest (2K, 5K, 10K and fundraiser)

NEXT WEEK:

• October 21, 22, 23: JH Play 7:00pm @ SHS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

• October 28: End of Quarter 1
• October 29: No School - Teacher Records Day
• November 11: 4:30-7:30pm - Parent Teacher Conferences (virtual)
• November 12: No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences (virtual)

Enjoy sleeping in as our teachers engage in Professional Development. See you Monday!

THURSDAY:

4:30-8:00PM - Packet pickup at Fleet Feet (9525 Kenwood Rd)

And grab dinner at Blue Ash Chili or Currito. Show one of the below flyers (or at least mention SJH Flight Fest) ... a portion of your purchase supports the Sycamore Jr. High PTO!!!

FRIDAY:

Race registration still open! https://runsignup.com/flightfest

* * * You can also register at the race!

Silent auction still open! https://www.32auctions.com/flightfest2021

SATURDAY:

Flight Fest race starts at 8:00AM See Flight Plan for all the details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19l_C7EKuh_Er1yQ4CyjfJZDCJUkHxl-53MAIQG666mY/edit?usp=sharing

Silent auction open until 3:00PM! https://www.32auctions.com/flightfest2021

Thank you to all who have signed up to volunteer for FlightFest. You should have received an

email from Megan Lee, PTO FlightFest Co-Chair, regarding your volunteer role and expectations. If you did not receive an email, please contact our FlightFest team at jhptoflightfest@sycamoreschools.org. All student volunteers were also invited to participate in a student volunteer meeting during their Flex21 bell on Thursday, 10/14.

When you report to Sycamore Junior High on Saturday, please find the volunteer hub under the Fleet Feet tent near the flagpole in front of the building.

The FlightFest course is below. All are welcome to cheer on the runners and walkers!

Please arrive early in order to ensure parking. Parking is available at E.H. Greene School and overflow parking will be in public lots of Blue Ash, depicted here:

**Flight Fest will follow the Sycamore Community Schools Healthy Aves Plan. Our event will be held entirely outside. At this time guidelines state that outside activities do not require a mask, but you may wear one if you so choose. Restrooms will be accessible inside the building (mask required when inside). Masks & hand washing/sanitizing stations available, all volunteers who will be handing out medals or food/water will be wearing gloves. We ask that all participants and volunteers adhere to these guidelines. You can find the Healthy Aves Guide here goav.es/healthyaves *****

Picture Retake Day was Wednesday. All ordering from Strawbridge Studios is done entirely online at https://www.strawbridge.net/ . Click on "Order Pictures and Yearbooks". Enter our picture code: FM375884 to begin the ordering process.

To make the distribution process easier, picture packages will be shipped directly to your home. When ordering, please use the name your student uses in school records.

The SJHS Yearbook Club is committed to documenting this school year for YOU! Order your yearbook today for your LOWEST price! The cost is $30/copy. This price will increase to $35 on October 24, 2021.

Click HERE to order your 2022 Yearbook.

Do you have photos you would like to submit to the Yearbook Club? Click HERE and find the “Submit Photos Here” button ! We want to represent ALL students in this year's historic yearbook.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Melissa Speelman

speelmanm@sycamoreschools.org

Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Golf Teams for winning back-to-back GMC Championships. Both teams played excellent golf and Coaches Wolkoff (Boys) and Alexander (Girls) are very proud of the program's accomplishments.

A special shout-out goes to Eva Becerril who shot a GMC record round of 57 and won by 9 strokes over the second-place competitor.

Any student interested in joining the junior high ski & board club, the window for joining opens October 25. Whether you have never been on skis or a snowboard in your life, to a gnarly expert skier or boarder….Ski club invites you to 4 afternoon/evening trips to Perfect North Slopes. Enjoy the great outdoors with your friends as you glide down the slopes…. Ski & Board Club….Winter Fun for Everyone!

Everything you need to know about SJH Ski & Board Club is found in google classroom: Code# Sei54fm

Get a jump on what you should know!

College, Careers, & Coffee with Great Oaks Career Campuses & At The Core

• "Super-electives" at Great Oaks give your student an advantage when planning for college.
• Discover educational & career options available to YOUR student.
• Engage now to be prepared later.
• These programs enhance a college prep plan and help students graduate with confidence and clarity.
• Unique and powerful experiences your student could otherwise miss.

Join representatives from Great Oaks Career Campuses & At The Core for an interactive discussion for parents about the unique opportunities available to your student. All sessions are 90 minutes.

Four coffee chats are available this fall. Click the link below to RSVP.

1. Tuesday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m. (Anderson Branch Library)
2. Wednesday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. (Deerfield Township)
3. Tuesday, October 26 at 9:30 a.m. (virtual)
4. Wednesday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. (virtual)

For In-person chats, seating is limited. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. For virtual chats, a recording will be sent to all who register.

In an ongoing effort to provide a safe learning environment, Sycamore is requesting parents, students, and staff to inform administration (or whoever) of any perceived incidences of harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Please review THIS DOCUMENT for more information.

The Sycamore Community School District is currently looking for registered nurses who would like to be employed as substitute nurses. Applicants must have current nursing experience, preferably with children, special needs, diabetes and an active nursing license.

If you qualify and are interested, please call Julie Ferron, R.N. at 686-1743 or email at ferronj@sycamoreschools.org.

Parents/Guardians please check with your children each morning to make sure they feel well.

You will find the Covid-19 Daily Parent/Guardian Checklist linked here and on our website. Translations of this document may be found HERE.

Please visit the District's Healthy Aves page for more detailed information.

Attendance Reporting Email

My EBackpack instructions

Regular Bell Schedule

2-Hour Delay Bell Schedule (inclement weather, etc)

Testing Bell Schedule

SJH Clubs & Activities Booklet

Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying

Email: jhadmin@sycamoreschools.org
Website: www.sycamoreschools.org/sycamorejh
Location: 5757 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Phone: 5136861760
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