Scorpion Scoop
The August Edition
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. We are excited to begin another school year together and can't wait to see all that our students will accomplish.
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
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We have exciting news to share as we kick off the 2026-2027 school year! Want to volunteer on campus, chaperone field trips, and assist at special events? Now is the perfect time to get cleared—and save some cash!
🎁 The Early Bird Perks:
First 20 People: Complete your volunteer packet by August 10th and receive a FREE Live Scan ($75.00 value!).
📝 Your Volunteer Checklist
To qualify, you must submit all of the following items together in one single email by the strict deadline: Monday, August 10th by 4:00pm. (No Exceptions).
Check out our website HERE for all details.
📧 Where to Submit Your Packet:
Please email your complete packet to the volunteer coordinators for your campus:
📍 Chino Campus: Email Prisiclla at p.miller@sycamoreacademycharter.org
📍 Wildomar Campus: Email Amber at a.coria@sycamoreacademycharter.org
🗓️ What Happens Next?
Once we receive and verify your completed packet, we will email you a Live Scan form.
Fill it out and bring it to the Posting Party on August 13th. You will need to check in at the Volunteer Clearance station upon arrival to get a coupon for our live scan vendor available from 4:30-6:30pm.
⚠️ Don’t delay! These free and discounted slots will go fast. We absolutely cannot wait to see you helping out on campus this year!
🙋Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to your campus coordinator listed above. Let's make this an amazing school year together!
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Volunteers
Snack Shack
Transition from Remind to Parent Square
🎉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.
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)
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.
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
📚 Academic & Program Services
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.
⛺SAVE THE DATE! 🐴
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!
