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Come out and join us TODAY at Sycamore's 21st Annual Susan Kinkade Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair! It's going to be a GREAT day jam packed full of fun stations that will help your child learn all about having fun safely! Can't wait to see you there!
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Thanks for a great first day, Sycamore!
![First Day of School Dismissal Reminders: Dismissal is at 2:20. Plan for extra time today, parent pickup will be busy. Form two lanes once you enter campus. Please drive slowly. Have your child’s name placard on your dash. (Kindergarten students will be inside the campus and will be escorted by a staff member.) Watch and listen for directions from staff. Please use sidewalks and crosswalks on Sycamore and Corona Foothills campuses. Exit campus through the preschool parking area. Thanks for an amazing first day of school!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/live_feed_image/image/9039353/large_First_Day_Dismissal_Reminders.png)
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Welcome Back Night
2024-2025
Thursday, July 11 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Walk-through visits to your child’s classrooms!
Meet our PTA Board & visit the Food Trucks!
Sycamore staff and teachers are excited for the 24/25 school year and look forward to seeing you at our Back to School Night.
Sycamore will hold walk-through classroom visits between 5:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, July 11th. It’s the perfect opportunity to show your child their classroom, meet their teacher, meet our Specialist teachers, and tour other areas of the campus including our library, MPR, and playground. Also, please join us for a Meet and Greet with Sycamore’s Principal, Ken Graff; Assistant to the Principal, Jennifer Jepson; and members of PTA at 5:00 p.m. in the MPR. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about Sycamore and our Site Council.
Sycamore’s AMAZING PTA will have a table where you can purchase Sycamore t-shirts, merchandise, and sign up to be a member of Sycamore’s PTA! Our PTA has also arranged for food and beverage trucks during our Welcome Back Night.
Are you interested in serving on the Site Council? Sycamore will have two open seats on the Site Council this year. The Sycamore Site Council serves in an advisory capacity to the principal. Any parent of Sycamore or community member who resides within the Sycamore’s attendance boundary is eligible to run for a seat. Please email me at graffk@vailschooldistrict.org if you are interested by Thursday, July 11th and send me a brief summary introducing yourself and why you are interested in serving as a member of the Site Council. Nominees will have an opportunity to introduce themselves at the Meet and Greet in the MPR at 5:00 pm on the 11th. During the week of July 15th, an electronic voting ballot will be sent out to parents with your bio information for parents to vote. The two successful candidates will be notified the following week.
Please know how much we value your support and look forward to the 24/25 school year! Have a relaxing and safe summer!
Respectfully,
Ken Graff
Principal
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We're getting ready! You won't want to miss Sycamore's Community Fair, tonight from 6:00 - 9:00 PM! There's fun entertainment, games, delicious food, the Scholastic Book Fair and PTA's awesome silent auction! Come and join us for a spectacular evening!
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Just a reminder that today is a half day for students! School will dismiss at 11:30 AM. We're looking forward to seeing our families on campus today and tomorrow for conferences!
![Parent-Teacher Conferences September 14-15. Half Day for Students - School will dismiss at 11:30 AM.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5240490/large_tKlFtfIt_DgghuK603MWkA.png)
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Sycamore Elementary Needs Reading Buddies!
We would love to have you get involved in our Reading Buddy Program!
A Reading Buddy is a volunteer reading coach who works with students. As a coach, you will make reading fun and encourage students to become independent, self-directed readers.
Our program will be starting October 16th, 2023.
If you are interested in reading with a student please email Sophia Holton at holtons@vailschooldistrict.org.
We will be hosting a Welcome Breakfast September 20th from 8am-9am.
Please RSVP by September 18th.
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Join us for an awesome morning!
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See you all tomorrow!
![The first day of school is July 17th and tomorrow is the BIG DAY! Please watch for our Sycamore students walking and riding to and from school, and allow for extra time if you're dropping off or picking up your child as our parking lot will be busier than usual. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at school tomorrow! Don't forget to set your alarms!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4795550/large_4R5jlhfa4wUB3rdV5AcxuQ.png)
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Join us for Vail Staff Appreciation Day at Arby's!
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You can find more information here: https://syc.vailschooldistrict.org/o/syc/article/1007811
See you there!
![Today's the day! Kindergarten Roundup starts at 5:30 today, March 1st in the Sycamore MPR!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3906810/large_wEVIwGFrKhx8quK-GYfzng.png)
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Just a reminder...
Half Day
Friday, February 17
All Students 7:45 - 11:30
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Join Us at Sycamore PTA's Arby's Dine Out! Support Sycamore PTA by dining out Wednesday, January 11th at the Arby's at 10115 E. Old Vail Road from 4 to 7 PM! See you there!!
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Join Us Wednesday (10/19) at 3:00 PM in the Sycamore Community Room or via Zoom for our October PTA Meeting. https://zoom.us/join (Meeting ID: 822 4734 3927 Passcode: 582284)
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We'd love to see you! Sign up for a volunteer post here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA8AD2DA6FB6-spooky
![Can you lend a hand at the Spooky Run? Sycamore PTA is looking for some amazing volunteers to help make our 15th Annual Spooky Run on Saturday, October 22nd, a frighteningly good time! If you're willing to lend a hand, follow the link!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3138710/large_Can_you_lend_a_hand__highlight_.png)
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Sycamore's PTA has TWO great events coming up! Don't miss out!
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Don't forget... Picture Day is right around the corner!
Head here for more information: https://syc.vailschooldistrict.org/o/syc/article/798460
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Looking for something fun to do today? Join us at Sycamore's 19th Annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair @ Sycamore Elementary from 8:00 - 10:30 AM! Can't wait to see everyone there!
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Happening now! Vail is hard at work collecting school supplies at CHS to be distributed across the district. Swing by and help any way you can!
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Banner | Aetna presents
Pima County Sheriff's Department
Badges and Backpacks
Saturday, July 30th @ Tucson Convention Center
8 am - 11 am
Approximately 3,000 FREE backpacks with supplies handed out to school-aged children.
First-come, First-served.
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Join us for our final PTA Meeting of the 2021-2022 School Year!
Zoom meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6278396328?pwd=VkdkbHlEMEVkdDhMY0tRQVBKUnhxQT09
Meeting ID: 627 839 6328
Passcode: 5R1wkj
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