August 2026 Scorpion Scoop
Chino August Edition 2026
Happy August! ☀️
Whether you're returning to Sycamore Academy or joining our community for the first time, we're so glad you're here.
A new school year brings a fresh start with new friendships, new opportunities, and new goals. This year is especially exciting as we open the doors to our new campus, where students will learn, grow, and create lasting memories.
At Sycamore Academy, we believe every child has the ability to succeed. Through engaging, hands-on learning experiences, we inspire curiosity, encourage creativity, and help students reach their full potential. We are committed to creating a school community where every student feels welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We also know that the best outcomes happen when schools and families work together. Thank you for trusting us with your children and for partnering with us throughout the year. Your support and involvement make a meaningful difference.
We are looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and celebration, and we cannot wait to welcome our students back.
We will see you soon at our Posting Party on August 13th as we kick off another amazing year together!!!
Stephanie Butler 💚🦂
Chief Academic Officer / Principal
🌞Just hanging around !
🧑🔬Working hard !
😎Getting some sun !
💖We'll miss you Ms. Blanco💖
🪳Yikes - Dissecting Day
😁Having FUN or working Hard ?? BOTH
👋Welcome to our New Front Office
🎒1st Day of School August 17th
🏫Our New Modulars
🥪Lunch Area
📍5500 Francis Avenue
🛝Peaceful Playtime Area
🍭Snack Shack
⭐Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
🍩Donuts with Grown - Ups
When you fill out the mealtimeapps application button below:
Click on state: California Choose district: Temecula/Sycamore/Santa Rosa Collaborative
At Sycamore, we are proud to offer a FREE public education to all students — and that includes all the school supplies your child will need! There's no need to shop for pencils, crayons, notebooks, or any classroom essentials — we’ve taken care of it all.
While we provide everything students need for learning, we do suggest sending your child with:
A backpack (labeled with their name)
A reusable water bottle (also labeled)
When it comes to meals, we've got that covered too:
FREE breakfast is served to all students every morning
Students can choose to bring their own lunch or enjoy a FREE school lunch
Each teacher also has a generous classroom budget, but they are always looking for ways to stretch those funds and enrich your child’s experience. Our amazing teachers will share classroom Wish Lists throughout the year. These lists include optional items that go above and beyond the basics — and while they are not required, we welcome and appreciate any support from families who are able and wish to contribute.
We’re excited for a fantastic year ahead!
🎉We’re excited to share that we’ve adopted a new communication platform called ParentSquare to help us keep you better informed and more connected with your school community.
🔜With ParentSquare, you’ll receive all school and classroom messages in one place and translated into your preferred language—whether by email, text, app, or web. You’ll also be able to:
Stay up to date on news and events
Pay for activities/events
Send and receive messages with teachers and staff
📱All school, grade-level, and classroom communications will now automatically come through ParentSquare in a test message. Regular emails will continue to be sent through School Messenger.
🚩To get the most out of ParentSquare, we encourage you to download the free mobile app, available for iOS and Android. You can also access ParentSquare from your web browser at www.parentsquare.com.
😃Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your student’s success.
If you feel your student is in need of interventions, please talk to your child’s teacher first. Your child’s teacher will need to implement an Action Service Plan (ASP) and put interventions into place based on data.
If after you and your child’s teacher work together on an ASP, your child does not demonstrate improvement, your teacher will refer your child to our MTSS Coordinators, Brittany Clark and Beth Wilson. This will initiate an Student Success Team (SST). The SST will meet and identify areas of concerns and additional interventions or supports within a general education setting.
If we cannot meet your child’s needs in a general education setting, your child can be referred to Special Education.The Special Ed team will determine the assessments needed in any areas of concern. Once assessments are completed, they will be reviewed with you and the team will determine eligibility, goals, and services. Dr. Barbara Hale oversees the Special Education department and Beth Wilson is our Assistant Special Education Director.
Calling all 6th-grade families! Don’t miss our mandatory, upcoming "PIE" Night, where you’ll get the full "411" on our highly anticipated trip to Rawhide Ranch—a legendary, Wild West-themed camp where students become active ranch hands. Far more than just a fun getaway, this immersive experience teaches students horseback riding, livestock care, and essential life values like teamwork, respect, and hard work. Join us for the zoom meeting to get all the key details, schedules, and packing info you need to prepare your student for this unforgettable adventure!
