The Principal's Desk At Sycamore

Principal's Message

Dear Sycamore Families,

Happy New Year! I hope that you and your loved ones enjoyed a restful holiday break and are ready to embark on an exciting second half of the school year. It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you back to Sycamore as we continue to foster a positive, engaging, and enriching learning environment for all of our students.

We are looking forward to a number of exciting events and activities in the coming months. Our PTA will be hosting several events, and we encourage all families to participate. We will also offer parent workshops that are designed to provide valuable information and support for families to help students succeed. In addition, there will be school-wide celebrations to recognize the hard work and achievements of our students, staff, and community.

I am proud to share that our school was recently honored with the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Distinguished Award. We were recognized for our continued efforts to create a positive school culture that encourages students to demonstrate excellent behavior, academic success, and social responsibility. This honor was celebrated at the December Board meeting, and it reflects the hard work of our entire school community—students, staff, and families alike.

As we move forward into the second half of the school year, we remain focused on three key areas: delivering quality instruction, maintaining excellent attendance, and promoting positive behavior in every student. These areas are vital to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive at school.

We are so grateful for your continued support and partnership, and we look forward to all the wonderful things the rest of this year will bring.

Your proud principal,

Dr. Kelly Scarborough

4/2 5:00 Chick-fil-A Spirit Night PTA

4/6-4/10 Spring Break

4/17 All Pro Dad

4/28 4:30 PTA General Meeting (in the cafeteria)

5/4-5/8 National Teacher Appreciation Week

5/5 National Teacher Day

5/6 National School Nurse Day

5/8 Career Day

5/15 All Pro Dad

5/20 Last Day of School

Our last Fire Drill was successfully completed on December 2, 2025. During each drill, we block an exit path so that our students and staff have practice with finding alternative exits. The students and staff have done very well with thinking on their feet to exit the building quickly and safely. On December 11, 2025, our staff first responders completed the first Emergency Action Plan Drill of the school year. This requirement stems from House Bill 874 which states schools must conduct a minimum of 2 emergency action plan drills each year incorporating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The second drill is scheduled during the semester.

We look forward to seeing you at the GCPS Family Advisory Council (FAC) meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you did not register, you are still welcome to attend. If you are unable to attend, please note that the meeting resources will be shared on the GCPS website and via ParentSquare a few days after the meeting.

What to Expect on January 6

Welcome & Opening Remarks from Dr. Taylor
Three breakout sessions (you'll get to hear from GCPS Leaders and ask questions on all three topics):
AI in GCPS
Special Education Services
Family Engagement
Wrap-up & next steps
Open Q&A with Dr. Taylor

Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership in supporting our schools and students. We look forward to an engaging and productive meeting together.

As a reminder, the January 6 meeting is being held at:

Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church

395 West Crogan Street

Lawrenceville, GA 30046

ACCESS for ELLs Assessments

ACCESS for ELLs is given to all EL students during the annual testing window, which typically takes place from January through February.

1/7/26 - 2/27/26 Test Window

iReady

i-Ready helps teachers better understand each student’s individual learning needs in mathematics and reading. This information is essential for tailoring instruction and supporting growth throughout the year. You can support your child by talking with them about the importance of doing their best and approaching the assessment with focus and effort. Family engagement plays a powerful role in student success.

1/12/26 - 1/23/26 Test Window

STEAM Night

Save the Date!
Sycamore families are invited to our FREE STEAM Night on Tuesday, February 10th at 5:30 PM! Join us for an evening of hands-on fun for all ages, including the Star Lab, Gwinnett Fire Department’s Smoking House, an animal exhibit with Wildlife Wonders, and more. We’ll also celebrate with a ribbon cutting for our new school garden. We can’t wait to learn, explore, and celebrate together!

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Kylee Caldwell

Co-Vice President - Travis Merck

Co-Vice President - Vanya Injac

Secretary - Anastasia Davenport

Treasurer - Meredith Reeves

sycamoreptagwinnett@gmail.com

Activity/meeting

4/28 PTA General Meeting 4:30

Sycamore Parents, would you like to wish your child a Happy Birthday on our digital sign in front of the school? Log on to your MyPaymentsPlus account to complete your request and submit payment! CLICK HERE to view instructions.

Please submit your request at least three school days prior to the posting date.

Are you interested in partnering with our school as a business partner? Please let us know your interest so that we can support your business as you partner with our school. Call us at 678-714-5770. Thank you!