November 5th, 2025

If you' would like to watch the SCE Friday News recordings, check out Mr. B's Youtube Page!!

Link to Hero Headlines!!

We also have a Facebook page that allows parents can see all the exciting events happening in the media center. The link is below.

Sycamore Creek Elementary Library Facebook Page

The Scholastic Fall Book Fair is Coming to SCE!! Students will shop during their library time 11/17-11/21. Online ordering starts 11/14. Preview the fair and set up your eWallet at the link below! Watch for additional info to come home with your student soon!

Sycamore Creek Elementary Scholastic Fall Book Fair

Would you like to volunteer during the book fair? Sign up at the link below! You will need to be a Level 1 volunteer - link to sign up is also below!

Volunteer Sign up for SCE Book Fair

Level 1 Volunteer Form

Our focus for the month of October was "Responsibility". Congratulations to all of the Hero of the Month Winners.

Birthdays:

As a staff, we recognize that birthdays are very special days for children and we want to help your child celebrate this special occassion. We ask that you follow the following guidelines to protect students with health concerns including allergies and to comply with board policy:

*limit treats to non-food items such as stickers, pencils, etc.

*refrain from sending flowers, balloons, or other special gifts to children during school hours

Party invitations will not be distributed at school and we are not permitted to share address or phone numbers for students per board policy.

Change of Address:

Any change of address must be reported to the District's Welcome Center at 614-920-6180. If there are any changes with phone numbers, you can log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Closing and Delays:

As the weather begins to change, Pickerington Schools may close or delay school start times or, on rare occasions, close early or move to virtual learning based on inclement weather. These decisions are made for the safety of our students. The district strives to make these decisions by 5:30 a.m. However, there are times when this is not possible.

If the district closes or delays for any reason, communication from the district will be shared in the following manner:

*Infinite Campus

*District Website

*Social Media

*Local TV Stations (WCMH; channel 4/WBNS; channel 10/WSYX; channel 6/Fox; channel 28)

It’s playoff time in Pickerington! Both of our high schools will host exciting first-round OHSAA football playoff games this Friday.

Please review the key details below to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable evening at both stadiums.

General Playoff Information (for both schools)

Tickets: Purchase online at ohsaa.org/tickets
$12 adults | $5 students (no senior pricing)
No season passes or staff/coach IDs accepted
No re-entry

Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
All students must present a valid school ID to attend
No reserved parking
(No football or cheer lower level can go through the pass gate)

EVERYONE must purchase a ticket, unless they are actively playing or cheering in the game.

PHSC (vs. Groveport Madison)

• Only PHSC students with school IDs may enter on the home side

• Students without a PHSC ID will be directed to the visitor side

• The interior gate between home and visitor sections will be closed to the public; only staff and credentialed individuals may pass through.

PHSN (vs. Upper Arlington)

• Student IDs required for entry

Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and helping make this playoff season safe, spirited, and successful!

The celebration will take place on November 11th. Please see the attachment for additional information

Let's stay focused on ROCKING our improved attendance at Sycamore Creek Elementary.

Stay in the Game! Quarter 2 Incentive will run from October 20–December 19. Students who miss 5% or less of school during this period (equivalent to 760 minutes or 2 days) will qualify for an incentive.

Why is attending school important?

It is crucial for academic success, develops important life skills as well as improves social and emotional growth. A consistent presence helps students grasp concepts, build relationships, and prepare for future careers.

Positively Impacts Sucess in all areas:

Regular attendance means students don't miss out on critical lessons, discussions, and activities, which leads to better understanding and performance.

Consistent attendance in elementary school is a key predictor of high school graduation.

Attending school regularly helps students develop important life skills like punctuality, discipline, and reliability, which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace.

The habit of showing up and being engaged is a crucial skill for long-term success beyond the classroom.

Consistent attendance allows for daily interaction with peers and teachers, fostering positive relationships and a sense of belonging.

Regular school attendance is where students build crucial social skills, learn teamwork, and develop emotional intelligence.

Have Unpaid Current Year School Fees? Let’s See If You Qualify for Help!

Do you have unpaid school fees for the current school year? Have you filled out the Educational Benefit Form to see if you qualify for financial assistance?

If not, click the link below and complete the Educational Benefit form today. This information helps us determine if your family qualifies for a fee waiver or reduction under Board Policy 6152.01.

When completing the form, you’ll need to provide:

• Information about any state assistance (including your seven-digit SNAP or TANF case number), or

• Your household size and yearly income.

Don’t miss out on this financial support—complete your Education Benefit Form

today!

It is our goal to ensure that all of our families are supported and understand that we are dedicated to provide language assistance to anyone who may need this service.

Please see the link provide below for additional information.

Check out this link that contains valuable information on how to access your child's achievement records through Infinite Campus.

GOOD NEWS: Our Holiday Sale Has Been Extended!

You have more time to bring home festive holiday favorites from Foertmeyer & Sons Greenhouse!

From classic red and snowy white poinsettias to fragrant wreaths, mini-trees, lavender trees, scented candles, and even stunning amaryllis bulbs — each plant is greenhouse-grown with expert care for lasting beauty and holiday cheer.

Best of all.... Every purchase supports us and makes a big impact.

But don’t wait too long! Order today and celebrate the season in style while supporting a great cause!
Just connect with any participating student or parent to shop this beautiful holiday sale today!

Friends of the Library is back!!

Forms came home with your student last week and are due back this Friday, November 7! This optional program is a great way to circulate new books in our media center.

See the flyer for more details. To sign up online click the link below-https://my.cheddarup.com/c/donation-copy-86567/items

Religious Expression Days

As a reminder, parents should be aware that Ohio Law and Board Policy 5200-Atttendance allows students to miss up to 3 days each year for the purpose of religious observance or expression.

Parents must notify their students school about the specific dates their child(ren) will be absent for religious leave. Notification must be submitted at least one day prior to the absence.

For additional information about Religious Expression Days, please visit the district website and view information in the Student Handbooks.

Gifted Testing:

Our 2nd and 3rd graders will be participating in gifted testing. 2nd grade will be testing the week of November 10th- 14th. 3rd grade testing will be the week of November 17th-21st. Please make sure to read this document with additional information. Your child's teacher will share with you the specific date that they will be taking this test.

This Quarter for Classroom Lessons with the School Counselor! Students will be focusing on emotions identification and coping skills. Ms. Rizek will be coming into each classroom and facilitating a lesson to support with their emotions and supporting in regulation tools to utilize within the classroom environment.

Hello Families,

For the next few weeks, I will share the math standards that are being taught for each grade level. Last week, I shared Kindergarten learning standards. Here are the learning standards that our first grade students will be learning about in math during the 2nd quarter.

OA.1 Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

OA.2 Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. Drawings need not show details, but should show the mathematics in the problem.

OA.3 Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract. For example, if 8 + 3 = 11 is known, then 3 + 8 = 11 is also known (Commutative Property of Addition); to add 2 + 6 + 4, the second two numbers can be added to make a ten, so 2 + 6 + 4 = 2 + 10 = 12 (Associative Property of Addition). Students need not use formal terms for these properties.

OA.4 Understand subtraction as an unknown-addend problem. For example, subtract 10 − 8 by finding the number that makes 10 when added to 8.

OA.6 Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluencyG with various strategies for addition and subtraction within 10. Strategies may include counting on; making ten, e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14; decomposing a number leading to a ten, e.g., 13 − 4 = 13 − 3 − 1 = 10 − 1 = 9; using the relationship between addition and subtraction, e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 − 8 = 4; and creating equivalent but easier or known sums, e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13.

NBT.2 Understand that the two digits of a two-digit number represent amounts of tens and ones. Understand the following as special cases: 10 can be thought of as a bundle of ten ones — called a “ten;” the numbers from 11 to 19 are composed of a ten and one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine ones; and the numbers 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 refer to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine tens (and 0 ones)

MD.1 Order three objects by length; compare the lengths of two objects indirectly by using a third object.

MD.2 Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps. Limit to contexts where the object being measured is spanned by a whole number of length units with no gaps or overlaps.

MD.4 Organize, represent, and interpret data with up to three categories; ask and answer questions about the total number of data points, how many in each category, and how many more or less are in one category than in another.

BRRR!

The weather is definitely changing and getting cooler. Please ensure that your child has the appropriate clothing, coat, hat, scarf, gloves and etc. The students only remain indoors for recess when the "feels like temperature" (includes wind chill) falls below 25 degrees.

• PLSD 2025-2026 District Calendar - click here

• Districtwide Activities Calendar

  Upcoming events and important dates are listed in the Districtwide Google Events Calendar, which is synced with individual building, program and athletic team calendars. Once inside the district wide calendar, to display the events of a particular building, team, program or activity, you will need to check the specific corresponding color-coded box(es) from the list on the left-hand side.

  Pickerington Schools partners with the City of Pickerington and Yodel to bring you the Pickerington Community Calendar!
  

  Visit this link to view all Pickerington Schools activities included on the calendar and don’t forget to “favorite” our Pickerington Schools schedule! Once favorited, Pickerington Schools' events will be front and center on your calendar, enabling you to see what’s coming up.

Please call the Sycamore Creek Elementary Attendance line at 614-834-6201 to leave a voice-mail message to report an absence for your child. Our secretaries check messages throughout the day.

If you have a doctor's note that you need to share with the school to document an absence, please email it to:

sceattendance@plsd.us

November 11th

*Veteran's Day (Veteran's Day Celebration)

November 13th

*World Kindness Day

November 18th

*PLSD Quarterly Town Hall Meeting from 6:00-7:00 at Fairfield Elementary

November 24 and 25th

*No school (Professional Development Days)

November 26th-28th

*Thanksgiving Break