SJH 2016-17 Building Goals!

SJH 2016-17 Building Goals!

Goal #1: Teachers will collaborate in PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES to inform classroom instructional practices.
Goal #2: Teachers will increase FORMATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES in daily practice.
Goal #3: Teachers will improve in the DIFFERENTIATION of instruction in classrooms.

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Monday, February 15, 2016

Announcements

  • Tickets are now on sale for the SEE 1 (Sycamore Electric Ensemble) concert on February 19th at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium. Returning for a 2nd year is Joe Deninzon, lead singer and electric violinist of the New York based progressive rock group, Stratospheerius. Joe was a hit at last year's concert and he is excited about returning this year! Come hear current hits by The Weeknd, One Republic, classic rock tunes by Rush, Led Zeppelin, Muse and others along with original works by Joe Deninzon. All tickets are reserved seating and cost $10 and may be purchased at www.SBOB through the online store or you may pick up a ticket form in the office. Come rock out with SEE 1 complete with a professional light show! You won't want to miss it!
  • Attention any 8th grade boy interested in playing high school soccer next year:  we will have a mandatory meeting with the Varsity Coach (coach Williams) on Tuesday, February 23rd, during Aviator bell in Mr. Tanaka's class (room 240).  Please talk to Mr. Tanaka if you can't make it.  Thanks!
  • Attention all 7th graders!
    • We want YOU to be in choir next year!!  Any 7th grader who would like to try choir next year is encouraged to see Mrs. Stein or Mr. Callahan in Room 105 during Aviator bell this week.  It's never too late to start singing.  If you want to join a winning team- join choir!  
  • Permission slips and t-shirt money for we the people  are due today.  Please turn these into either Mrs Morrow or Mr Hammer.   Our first meeting will begin next week in room 200.  Our first meeting will be on Monday, 2/22 at 7:15 in Room 200. 
  • If you missed the meeting for HS football players please see Coach Harris in room 213 and pick up the schedule for the summer.
  • "Feeling stressed and scattered? Looking to create meaning and increase happiness? Join our 10 session course on learning how to be mindful and increase a sense of balance in your life. Sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday during Aviator bell in the lower media center. Please come to the counseling office to register for this course. There are limited spaces available. Sessions will begin on March 1st. Please see Mrs. Laudeman with any questions."
  • This is your very last chance to buy a 2016  SJHS yearbook.  The final deadline is Friday, February 26th .
    • In order to guarantee you receive a copy of the 2016 yearbook you must place your order through Jostens.  You should have received an order form through the mail at home to purchase your 2016  Sycamore Jr. High yearbook.  If you did not receive this form you can order a yearbook online or by phone.  The web address and phone number can be found on the Navigator blog and in the hallways.  
    •  Please do not send money to school!  See Mrs. Speelman is you have any questions. Order today!
  • Come join Mademoiselle Hunt and other students celebrate ¨Crepe¨ month in French Club after school this Tuesday, February 23rd. Learn about the tradition of eating crepes, try your hand at flipping a crepe, and of course enjoy stuffing and eating one! Sign-up in Madame Toerpe’s room is required as there will only be enough crepes for those who sign-up. You will need to arrange for a ride home. Bon appétit!
  • Lunch Challenge
    • At the end of this week Lunch "B" is in the lead...
    • Lunch A = 15
    • Lunch B = 16
    • Lunch C = 14
    •  Remind students to remain in seats, throw away everything, and keep improving!