Have a wonderful summer break!
We wish the 8th graders the best at the HS next fall!
And we can't wait for another wonderful year at SJH!
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Friday, May 27, 2016
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Thank you to our 2015-2016 PTO!
With the year coming to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to all those who volunteered at the Junior High. We especially would like to recognize those of you that stepped up to chair committees or events.
Communications/Website
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Sudah Ajay
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Book Fair
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Michelle Reece
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Eighth Grade Party
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Kelli Green
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PIE Breakfast
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Felicity Larrick
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Media Center Volunteers
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Jayne Close
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Picture Days
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Becky Dawson
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Jennifer Strecker
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Sister School
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Nermine Banke
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Staff Appreciation
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Maria Wright
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Box Tops/Pipkins/Area Fundraisers
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Becky Dawson
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Missy Reardon
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Flight Fest
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Ted Powers
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Mattress Sale
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Stephanie Janssen
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Spirit Wear
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McCristy Gould
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Erin Shuholm
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Lost & Found
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John Durham
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Wellness Committee Rep. (1)
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Amy Rile
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Planning Comission Rep
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Dorothy Stadelmann
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School Board Rep
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Melissa Kern
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GEAR Rep.
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Karen Eberall
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Golden Apples
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Rhonda Augustin
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Membership
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Michele Neat
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Student Directory
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Teresa Cracus
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Volunteer Coordinator
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Eileen Wilson
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We would also like to thank those that served on the executive board with us at the Junior High. Your hours of dedication to our kids and our school did not go unnoticed:
VP Student Programs
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Alyssa Schmeling
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VP Parent & Staff
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Ashley Ellis
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VP Ways & Means
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Missy Reardon
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Treasurer
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Victoria Parks
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Recording Secretary
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Cathy Laneve
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Corresponding Secretary
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Suzanne Breckenridge
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Have a relaxing and safe summer!
Your SJH PTO Presidents
Carrie Gause and Rhonda Augustin
Monday, May 23, 2016
Last Edition of the Student Newspaper this year!
Please enjoy the last issue of The Flyer by clicking here.
All our previous issues are linked below! Have a happy, fun and safe summer!
From the staff of:
THE FLYER
SYCAMORE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Student Written Newsletter
"We're the team that always makes the news!"
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Friday, May 20, 2016
Extra Yearbooks!
We have a few extra yearbooks left. If you forgot to order one, extras are available for $40 (cash or check written to Sycamore Jr. High). Please send money to Mrs. Melissa Speelman. Please include your name, student's name and phone number where you can be reached during the day.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Speelman at speelmanm@sycamoreschools.org
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Summer Reading Assignments!
It is summer reading time at the junior high. This year, summer reading was distributed digitally to all students. Your student joined a summer reading Google classroom in their language arts class during the week of May 9th. Student's joined the class that corresponds with the language arts class that they scheduled to take next year. A copy of the summer assignments is attached in the links below. Please refer to your child's course selector to make sure that your child completes the assignment for the course they are registered to next fall. More information on summer assignments, Google classrooms, and fall activities, can be found here on the blog. We will continue to post information throughout the summer.
We look forward to another great year at SJH!
CLICK THE CLASS BELOW TO SEE YOUR SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT:
PTO advice to parents of 8th graders: Keeping up at SHS
Are you wondering how to keep up next year with all that is happening at Sycamore High School?
First, make sure that in August, you join the High School PTO and sign up for their Constant Contact newsletter. It comes out about every two weeks, and is filled with information about all things SHS! In the meantime, you may email HSPTO@sycamoreschools.org with any questions!
Second, social media is a great way to keep abreast of the exciting activities, clubs, sports, and events at the high school. To help get you started, we have compiled a partial list of high school related social media accounts.
TWITTER
Principal Doug Mader: @TheRealMrMader
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SHS Counseling Dept: @AVESCounselors
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Sycamore High School Athletics: @AvesAthletics
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AVES Hangar Bookstore & Spiritshop: @shsbookstore
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Sycamore High School: @SycamoreSchools
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A list of Twitter accounts for student clubs, sports and activities can be found on the district website:
A list of teacher Twitter accounts:
A list of Twitter accounts for the high school administration:
FACEBOOK
"Like" the following...
Sycamore High School Bookstore (aka AVES Hangar)
Sycamore Community Schools
Sycamore High School Counselors (SHS Counselors)
Sycamore Odd Couples
SHS related websites:
High School Athletics website: www.AvesAthletics.com Information on high school athletic teams can be found on this website.
The Leaf (student newspaper): http://shsleaf.org/
Lastly, the following Booster Organizations have websites:
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Monday, May 16, 2016
Character Word of the Week!
Enthusiasm:
Having a great excitement for or interest in a subject or cause.
Challenge:
Always focus on the positive even in difficult situations!
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Pride in Excellence Awardees for May 11, 2016
Front row:
left to right: Savannah Clark, Jonah Snyder, Seung Yeon Ryu, Asalya Samieva, Shouq Alshammari,Maya Berry, Sophia Taylor, Jozy Allen,Arthur Barros,Bethany Brown, Stacy Lawrence
Back row:
left to right:Alejandro Garcia,Nathan Kissela,Steven Fryman,Olivia Rein,Nila Kennedy-Young, Jessica Schaad,Gabriel Bunton,Adam Kern, Allen Crimmel,Hunter Kurtz,Jacob Jervis, Pranathi Madala,Hayley Solomon
Important Dates for Fall 2016!
| Student School Pictures and Schedule Pick Up | Wed | 8/10/2016 | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Cafeteria |
| Student School Pictures and Schedule Pick Up | Wed | 8/10/2016 | 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Cafeteria |
| New Family Welcome | Wed | 8/10/2016 | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 7th Grade Orientation | Wed | 8/10/2016 | 7:00 PM | 8:15 PM | Auditorium |
| Student School Pictures and Schedule Pick Up | Thurs | 8/11/2016 | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Cafeteria |
| Meet the Coaches Night/Fall | Thurs | 8/11/2016 | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Parent Welcome Coffee | Fri | 8/19/2016 | 9:30 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| Open House | Tues | 8/23/2016 | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM | |
| Fall Picture Day | Tues | 8/30/2016 | 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | New Gym |
Lunch For Freshman Camp
Our 8th Grade students will be heading to the HS on Monday and Tuesday of next week to prepare for next year at Freshman Camp! A lunch of 2 slices of pizza and a beverage will be provided for each student as part of the camp. To offer more options, the JH cafeteria will have sack lunches available for purchase for Freshman Camp. These sack lunches will be delivered to the students at the HS during the lunch time. Students may have a sack lunch and pizza if they would like. Students who would prefer to bring a lunch from home are also permitted to do so.
Orders for sack lunches from the JH cafeteria are due on Friday 5/13. Order forms will be available to students during their lunch bell, and is attached below. Sack lunch orders will be purchased using the student's lunch account.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
LAST DAY AWARDS AT SJH
Dear Parents,
It has been a year of outstanding students and great accomplishments. On the last day of school we will hold our annual awards ceremony for students as well as our 8th grade promotion ceremony. Due to limited seating capacity in the auditorium, we are unable to accommodate parents attending. We look forward to celebrating a year of excellence with your children!
It has been a year of outstanding students and great accomplishments. On the last day of school we will hold our annual awards ceremony for students as well as our 8th grade promotion ceremony. Due to limited seating capacity in the auditorium, we are unable to accommodate parents attending. We look forward to celebrating a year of excellence with your children!
What is Freshman Camp?
We are so excited to host the first ever Sycamore Freshman Camp on May 16th and 17th at Sycamore High School. The purpose of the two day event is to build relationships, provide a sense of comfort in knowing where key places are in our building, and to foster a growth mindset through collaboration and team-building. Lunch will be provided both days for our incoming freshman class, but if you child would prefer to bring a lunch, or order one from the JH Cafeteria, they are more than welcome.
Lastly, if you need to contact your child Monday or Tuesday, please call the front office of our high school.
We look forward to 2 amazing days!!
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First Lego League 2016!
Interested in robotics and hands-on scientific research? Check out FIRST LEGO League. FLL teams are now forming for the 2016-2017 season for upcoming fourth graders at all four elementary buildings as well as any student who will be at Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School and Sycamore Junior High. Families must submit the application plus $75 registration fee, postmarked by Saturday, May 14. See document for more details and the application form.
8th GRADE DAY ELIGIBILITY
8th grade day is quickly approaching. As a reminder, any 8th grade student that has multiple class failures for 4th quarter will be required to remain at Sycamore Junior High School on this day. Students will have an opportunity to complete assignments in an effort to improve their grades. Students will be notified on Wednesday, May 18 if they are not eligible to attend based on the their grades.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Athletes of the Week!
This week's Student Athletes of the Week are:
Krishna Suresh
Krishna is a great student, person and athlete. Krishna has played doubles for the Green tennis team throughout the season and did so with pride. Krishna doesn’t give up during a match if he’s losing and demonstrates tremendous sportsmanship.
He is always one of the first players out of the locker room and ready to start warming up or to lend a helping hand. He is a hard-working young man on and off the court. Krishna takes initiative to pick up trash, put items away or help out his coach without even being asked. These attributes, in combination with continuously putting forth his best effort, is what makes him a great and well-rounded athlete.
Krishna maintains honor roll status in addition to his participation sports and other extracurricular activities. His great attitude, maturity, manners, integrity and sense of humor are other demonstrations of Krishna’s fabulous character. I am thankful to have the chance to have Krishna on my team.
Ethan Wallace
The Sycamore Junior High Gold tennis team’s athlete of the week is Ethan Wallace. As a doubles player, Ethan has been a great fighter at both the net and baseline and strives to be the very best that he can be at all times during matches. He never gives up on any point and goes for every shot. He has a strong, deep serve with good angle and placement, which has let his partner put the ball away after a weak return. During changeovers, Ethan does an awesome job of listening to positive feedback and suggestions from his coach and then responding well to them on the court afterwards. Ethan shows maturity and a positive team spirit towards his teammates, doubles partners, coaches, opponents, and parents. Both on and off the court, he is always in ready position with a positive attitude and a growth mindset. Stay awesome, Ethan. Congratulations!
Coach Stinson
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