Happy Spring! We hope everyone had a relaxing and fun Spring Break with their families. As we enter the final stretch of the school year, it’s crucial to emphasize the importance of students maintaining their focus and dedication during the fourth quarter. This period presents valuable opportunities for them to solidify their understanding of key concepts of learning and demonstrate their academic growth. Encouraging them to continue to work hard and persevere not only ensures their continued academic success but also prepares them for next year’s grade level. Thank you for working with us to instill the culture of academic excellence and our commitment to learning in our children.

Students and teachers have already hit the ground running and for 3rd-5th grade have begun final preparations for State Testing. Beginning next week through the end of April, the window opens for Sycamore students in grades 3rd-5th to take the Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Although it may bring  anxiousness, our teachers are amazing at focusing our students and motivating them to do their very best!  Not to mention, our students are prepared and ready!

Please review the testing schedule your child’s teacher has shared with you. Attendance is critical, so please schedule appointments keeping testing dates in mind. Your support is greatly appreciated. The Arizona Department of Education has posted information about AASA on their website. I encourage you to explore the Parent/Student tab and take one of the grade level sample assessments. It provides a clear perspective of the computer-based assessment students will see when they take AASA in the coming weeks.

Mark your calendars with these exciting dates:

• Family Movie Night: Thursday, March 29th

• Mother Son Dance  : Friday, April 19th

• Spring Band, Choir, and Orchestra Concert: Thursday, April 25th at VTOTA

• Community Fair: Friday, May 10th

• Field Day: Monday, May 20th

• Kindergarten Promotion: Thurs, May 24th:  AM Kinder: 9:00 in the MPR

• 5th Grade Promotion: Friday, May 26th @ 8:30 am in the MPR

  
  

It’s also that time of year to be thinking about next year. Please look in the May edition of the Stinger for the teacher request process. Teacher requests will be accepted beginning Monday, April 29th. Staffing assignments for the 2024-2025 school year will be completed by that time and teacher bios will be placed on Sycamore’s website.

We look forward to a strong finish to our school year! As always, thank you for your continued support.

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