Check out this Video to Promote Flight Fest THIS SATURDAY 10-3!

So proud of our #SycamoreJrHigh news crew and music department. A fantastic new #aviatorflightfest video! @avesflightfest on Twitter!

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Don't forget to register for Flight Fest! Click Here for the Registration Form
or visit the website at aviatorflightfest.com

SPIRIT WEEK: 9/28 – 10/3

Mandatory Ski Club Meeting!

The junior high ski club will hold an organizational MANDATORY meeting for all NEW members on Wednesday, October 21 from 3:15-4:00 pm in the choir room.This club is for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels.  Students interested in joining the club need to make plans to attend and get picked up at 4:00 pm.  Any 8th grader that was in the club last year may pick up their info packet starting October 26th from Ms. Meyer in the health room during Aviator Bell.  All passes and equipment rental will be purchased online through the SJH club site within the Perfect North site.  The ski club travels to Perfect North on four consecutive Thursdays starting January 7, 2016.  If you have any questions, see Ms. Meyer or Mr. Kinsinger.

Student of the Week!

This week's Students of the Week are:

Lydia Massett

Nominated by: Mr. Harris
It is with great pleasure that I nominate Lydia Massett as this week’s Student of the Week. The list of accolades that teachers responded with when I asked them about Lydia read like a recipe for a great junior high student. She is kind and respectful to kids as well as adults. She is a hard worker who participates in class, but is always there to help her fellow students. She is kind and serves as a role model to other students. One teacher simply stated she is awesome and I couldn’t agree more. I know in my social studies classroom Lydia is a student that makes teaching extremely rewarding. She is inquisitive and always tries her best. She is actively involved in the theater program both here at the JH and also in the community. I also know from personal experience that she is a a terrific and loyal friend who is respected by her peers and adults. I feel tremendously honored to name Lydia Massett as this week’s 8th grade Student of the Week.

Clytie Fausett

Nominated by: Mrs. Hurley
Clytie is a student that stood out right away in my 4th bell Science class. She is someone who is responsible, kind and sweet. She diligently does her homework every day, and although she is quiet in class, She always has the right answer when I call on her. To me, she Seems like she would be happy just going along doing an excellent every day without recognition--but I want to acknowledge this sweet young lady for the wonderful person she is on a daily basis! Thank you and Congratulations, Clytie, for Standing out in such a positive way at SJHS!!

Student Athlete of the Week!

This week's Student Athletes of the Week are:

Isaiah James

This week’s 8th grade football athlete of the week is Isaiah James.  Isaiah is a high character and respectful young man.  He is the ultimate team player by being our number one cheerleader.  Isaiah has not gotten as much playing time as he would of liked so far this season but when he is in the game he makes the most of his opportunity.  During practice his goal is always to improve as a player and to make sure the starters are ready for the next game.  Off the field Isaiah is a kind and generous person who is a friend to everyone he meets.  The coaches are very proud of Isaiah as he is deserving of this award!

Lauren Pratt

Lauren is a Middle Hitter for the 8th grade Gold volleyball team.  Lauren has been a big reason the team has been so successful this year. She leads by example and works very hard to improve her game each week.  Lauren has led the Gold team in kills this season and is a very talented all-round player. Congratulations Lauren!! 

Jayla Lewis

It is with great pleasure that I submit Jayla Lewis as the
Student Athlete of the Week.  Jayla is a member of the 7th Grade Gold Volleyball team.  From day one Jayla has worked hard in practice and that effort has been carried over into each match that the team has played.  She has worked hard to develop all of her skills, and she has come a long way in the course of a few months.  Jayla is quiet but leads by example in the way that she works hard in practice and plays hard during  games.  She is always dependable, supportive of her teammates, and maintains a positive outlook.  For these reasons Jayla is very deserving to be Sycamore Junior High School’s Athlete of the Week.  Congratulations Jayla and best of luck to you in all that you do.
-Coach Villani

Announcements September 28- October 2

• Students, 
• We need your empty cleaned out gallon milk jugs for flight fest.  Please bring those in starting tomorrow and take them to Mr. Kinsinger's room.  His room is located in the gym hallway all the way down on the right.  
• There will be a STAAND Meeting this Friday (10/2) during Aviator Bell, immediately following the announcements in room 221.
• Attention all GIRLS and BOYS interested in playing BASKETBALL this year.  We will have a mandatory Players AND Parents meeting on Thursday, October 8th.  The Girls Meeting will be at 6:00 and the Boys at 7:00.  Both meetings will take place in the Media Center.  We will discuss the expectations of the Basketball Program, the tryout process, and the tryout and practice schedule.  Please make sure that if you are serious about playing basketball this season, that you have everything signed on Final Forms, and that you attend this meeting with an adult family member. 
• Attention Yearbook Club Members!
• If you are interested in ordering a Yearbook club t shirt,  order forms are due to Mrs. Speelman by Thursday, Oct 1st.  Also, make sure you are bringing your camera or checking one out this week.  We needs LOTS of photos of Spirit Week, the pep rally and Flight Fest!
• There will be a short informational meeting for all students interested in trying out for the Jr. High Swimming and Diving Team on Tuesday, October 13th at 3:15p in the cafeteria. The meeting will last approximately one half hour."
• ALL FlightFest Student Committee Members - our FINAL meeting will be Thursday 10/1 after school until 4 pm in the Media Center.  Please note the time change.  Anyone is welcome to come help out with final details...have a ride pick you up by 4 pm!  See you there!  If you can't come but still want to help with FlightFest, please see Mrs. Zelvy, Mrs. DiOrio, or Ms. Mott for details.  Also--remember to bring your signed Homecoming Parade permission slip to turn in! 
• Congratulations to the 7th grade football team for yet another great victory agains Lakota Ridge shutting them out 36-0. Keep up the great work!
• ZAP Location for October 1st
• Ely (Room129)
• Craver (Room 116)
• "Congratulations to our 7th grade GREEN volleyball team who defeated the Middletown middies in their first round of tournament play...the GREEN machine will play tonight vs the #3 seed Lakota Ridge @ Ridge...come out and support us!!"
• Attention Athletic Board Members-  Reminder that we will have our meeting on Friday at 7:30 am in the Health Room.  If you were assigned to food and drinks, make sure to bring something yummy!

This Week In Sports!

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE PTO!

 Join by October 9th and receive a student directory with your membership.  Our PTO membership is significantly down.  Last year, we had 323 families join and currently we have 255 families that have joined our PTO.  This is an easy opportunity for you to help out.  Please join today to help ensure the PTO can continue to fund programs for our students this year. 

Click here to print Membership Form

Character Word of the Week

Pride: 

  It's a personal commitment, an attitude, which separates excellence from mediocrity.

Challenge:

Take pride in your school by picking up after yourself in the cafeteria.

Flight Fest Reminders for Students

SJH Students, 

I hope you are excited for your 3 day weekend.  I wanted to share a few Flight Fest reminders with you for next week.

1.  Keep selling those reverse raffle tickets.  Last day to turn them in is on Friday October 2.  Extra tickets are available in the media center. 

2. If you haven't already registered for the race, get registered!  The early registration rate goes away on September 29.  The shirts are amazing spirit wear - you won't want to miss out. 

3.  Next week is the official last chance to purchase your festival tickets.  The games are AMAZING and the prizes are even more amazing.  Tickets are $5 for 15 tickets if you purchase them through pre-sale.  The day of the event they are $5 for 10 tickets.  Tickets will be on sale in the cafeteria next week at lunch starting Tuesday.  Don't forget to buy yours!

4.  Finally, please sign up to volunteer.  If you are in a club or sport, you need to sign up to fill that spot on the sign up genius for your club or sport.  If you are not currently in a club or sport, and can volunteer for us, please choose any spot on there to sign up for and fill it.  


Your teachers and administrators are so proud of you for the work you are doing to make this day a success.  Keep up the great work for 8 more days until it is here.  If you have any questions, please email me. 

Have a safe and happy weekend, 

Mrs. Zelvy
Assistant Principal 
Sycamore Junior High School 
(513) 686-1760

Stay up-to-date with Blackboard Calendar

Teachers are diligently adding assignments, assessments and events to their course Blackboard calendars.  This provides students, and parents, a comprehensive view of daily, weekly, and monthly class events.  For a more focused view of individual course events, the calendar can be filtered by using the simple checkboxes located next to the calendar labels.

First Fly By for Tardies!

Yesterday, we ran our first fly by for tardies. A big congratulations to the student body. Out of 855 students, we only had three who were not in class when the tardy bell rang. We want to encourage the importance of getting to class each and every bell on time. Great work Sycamore Junior High!


Traci L. Rea
Principal
Sycamore Junior High School

PTO City Barbeque Fundraiser

All District Fundraiser to benefit the PTO Scholarship Fund

October 2,3 & 4, 2015

Click here to print the flyer to take to City Barbeque (Blue Ash) and the restaurant will donate 25% of your purchase back to the PTO Scholarship Fund! Use anytime Friday, Saturday or Sunday - must have flyer for purchase to benefit fundraiser.

Fall Pep Rally With Sycamore HS Coming Soon!

In an effort to make the connection even stronger between Sycamore Junior High and Sycamore High School, some high school Aviators are coming to the junior high stadium on Thursday October 1st to run Sycamore's ever HS/JH Pep Rally!  That's right - some student leaders from Sycamore High School, along with the Aviator mascot himself, plan to join Sycamore Junior High on Thursday October 1st for the first JH Pep Rally of the year and the first ever JH Pep Rally led by the HS.  There will be lots of cheering, rallying, games, contests, music, and even one lucky SJH Administrator will have tons of condiments showered on them - all in the name of Sycamore spirit!  This pep rally leads up to a big weekend for the Sycamore community: the HS Pep Rally on Friday afternoon 10/2, followed by the Homecoming Parade and then game later that evening.  Capping off the weekend will be Aviator Flight Fest 5K Walk/Run & 10K Run and Festival Saturday morning 10/3 and then Sycamore High School's Homecoming dance that night.  Go Aves!  

Student of the Week!

This week's Students of the Week are:

Shaan Hershey

Nominated by: Mr. Blankenship
 Shaan is not only an excellent musician, but he has been a great leader in the trumpet section this year. He is receptive to new information and implements those instructions almost immediately. His attentiveness in class combined with his hard work and talent makes him the best candidate for student of the week.

Liam Skinner

Nominated by: Mrs. Allen
Liam Skinner, who is in my fourth bell 7th grade LA class, is my nominee for student of the week. He is not only a great student, he is a good citizen. He goes above and beyond when it comes to helping others, He is the first to volunteer to help return what others have left behind. This week, I saw him get a towel from a custodian to wipe off a table in the lunchroom. He is always on time, prepared and on task. He is a joy to have in class. I am proud to nominate such a fine young man.

Student Athlete of the Week!

This week's Student Athlete of the Week are:

Ruben Schraffenberger

This weeks Athlete of the Week for 7th grade Football is Ruben Schraffenberger. By looking at his size, Ruben may not appear to be a large threat on the football feild, but he runs over peopel twice his size week in and week out. Every game we have witnessed Ruben continue to shed tacklers as if they were not even there; in order, to find the end zone.The defense continuously tweak their game plan to eye him up. His great attitude is admireable and contagous. He practices just as hard as he plays in the games and is very coachable. This is all carried over into the classroom as well where he is striving to reach all A's. With his great attitude, Ruben will continue to be a major threat on the football field. We are very proud of Ruben and encourage him to keep up the good work.

Morgan Ringer

Morgan Ringer is a terrific young lady. She embodies everything that we want our student athletes to be; she is hardworking, dedicated, coachable, responsible and always positive. You can always find her with a smile on her face. She is a great example of a STUDENT-athlete; as a student of Mrs. Darbyshire’s ID Language art/History class, she works just as hard in class as she does on the court. She is definitely an asset to the GREEN volleyball team’s success this 2015-2016 season.

Karli Wierwille

Athlete of the week- 8th grade green- Karli Wierwille- Karli shows up to practice with a smile and a sense of determination to work hard and get better at volleyball.  She hits the floor, without concern and is a quiet leader for the Green team.  Karli works well with the 7th graders and in games is one of our best servers and passers.  Great job, Karli!

Announcements Sept. 21-25, 2015

• Students, 
• We need your empty cleaned out gallon milk jugs for flight fest.  Please bring those in starting tomorrow and take them to Mr. Kinsinger's room.  His room is located in the gym hallway all the way down on the right.  
• All Students:  The FLYER is the student written newspaper that has been absent from the JH since 2008!!.  WE want YOUR help to bring it back to life!  It will be fun, interesting and a great learning experience.  WE will meet weekly on Tuesdays in the media center. Join us for our next meeting from 3:15-4 next Tuesday!!
• Attention all Mathletes!  The first math club meeting of the year will be held Wednesday, September 23rd AFTER school from 3:15-4:00 in Mrs. Abbas-Lee's room.  Anybody who has a passion for math is welcome to join!  If you cannot attend please see Mrs. Abbas-Lee in room 237 for information.
• For sale on www.queencityspirit.com!!.  They are wonderful shirts to wear on holidays where we wear our Red, White and Blue!  Hundreds sold last year, so if you want to be in on the patriotic action, please order.  You only have until the end of September to order!  They are on the main page ofwww.queencityspirit.com
• Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent SJH on student council...
• Zoe Brown
• Sandy Chan
• Brooke Clark
• Athena Eborall
• Maddie Humphrey
• Cynthia Kudatsi
• Brendan Lewis
• Nicole Lim
• Lindsey Marnocha
• Honomi Monda
• Rohan Palanikumar
• Ally Porterfield
• Attention writers!!!  Any student interested in joining POWER OF THE PEN should come to our first meeting next Monday, September 28 in the Media Center from 3:15 to 4:15.  Please make sure you have a ride at 4:15!  If you cannot attend, please see Mrs. Ely in room 129 for more information.
• Emma Brown captured medalist honors once again and led our girl golfers to victory Monday vs. Oak Hills.  Shruthi Chidambaram, Audrey Simons, and Dahlia Wang were also key contributors to the win.  The team will battle Kings today.
• All Flight Fest Student Committee Members - our next after-school meeting is THIS Thursday September 24th in the Media Center until 4:30 pm.  Please arrange a ride to pick you up by the courtyard gates at 4:30! If you have not yet come but would still like to be involved, it is not too late to join!  We will be talking about the upcoming Pep Rally, Homecoming Parade as well as putting some finishing touches on FlightFest...  See Mrs. Zelvy, Mrs. DiOrio or Ms. Mott if you have any questions or cannot make it but still want to be involved.  Hope to see you there! 
• Attention Yearbook Club members:  This Thursday during Aviator bell we will meet in Mrs. Speelman's room for a photography workshop.  If you have a camera feel free to bring it to the workshop, however it is not necessary to bring a camera. Yearbook club is still accepting new members. If you would like to join see Mrs. Speelman or just come toThursday's meeting.  Hope to see you there!

This Week In Sports

Team/Date	Practice	Time/Site	Opponent	Departure Time
Monday 9/21
Boys Golf		4:00	vs. Bridgetown @ Delhi Par 3	Van 3:15
Girls Golf		4:00	vs. Oak Hills @ Delhi Par 3	Van 3:15
Girls Soccer		6:00	HOME vs. CCD
Boys Soccer		4:30	HOME vs. CCD
Gold Tennis		4:00	AWAY @ Mason White	3:15
Green Tennis		4:00	HOME vs. Lakota West
7th Football	3:30-5:30
8th Football	3:30-5:30
Gold Volleyball		4:30/5:30	HOME vs. Hamilton Wilson
Green Volleyball		4:30/5:30	AWAY @ Mason Green	3:15
Cross Country		4:30	AWAY @ Plains Invite	3 Buses 3:15
Cheerleaders	3:15-5
Tuesday 9/22
Boys Golf		4:00	vs. Kings and Liberty @ Pleasant Hill	VAN 3:15
Girls Golf		4:00	vs. Kings @ Armco	VAN 3:15
Girls Soccer	3:15-5
Boys Soccer	3:15-5
Gold Tennis		4:00	AWAY @ Walnut Hills	3:15
Green Tennis		4:00	HOME vs. Kings
7th Football	3:30-5:30
8th Football	3:30-5:30
Gold Volleyball	315-5
Green Volleyball	315-5
Cross Country	3:15-5
Cheerleaders	3:15-5
Wednesday 9/23
Boys Golf
Girls Golf
Girls Soccer	330-5
Boys Soccer	330-5
Gold Tennis	3:15-5
Green Tennis	3:15-5
7th Football		4:30	HOME vs. Garfield
8th Football		6:00	HOME vs. Garfield
Gold Volleyball		4:30/5:30	AWAY @ Garfield	3:15
Green Volleyball	3:15-5
Cross Country	315-5
Cheerleaders		4:30/6:00	HOME vs. Garfield
Thursday 9/24
Boys Golf		4:00	vs. Ridge @ Armco	VAN 3:15
Girls Golf
Girls Soccer		5:45	AWAY @ Summit	4:30
Boys Soccer		4:30	AWAY @ Summit	3:15
Gold Tennis		4:00	HOME vs. Hamilton
Green Tennis		4:00	AWAY @ Oak Hills	3:15
7th Football	330-530
8th Football	330-530
Gold Volleyball		4:30/5:30	AWAY @ Mason White	3:15
Green Volleyball		4:30/5:30	HOME vs. White Oak
Cross Country	3:15-5
Cheerleaders	330-5
Friday 9/25	NO SCHOOL and NO ATHLETICS
Saturday 9/26
Boys Soccer		245	AWAY @ Walnut Hills	1:30
Girls Soccer		130	AWAY @ Walnut Hills	12:15
Cross Country		9:00	AWAY @ Bellbrook Invite	3 Buses 7:00 am