November 12th, 2025

Join us for our next EmpowerED Pickerington series, a resource series dedicated to special education support.

Date: November 20, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM

Format: Virtual - please use this link to log on to the session

Focus: Supporting Every Learner, Supporting Every Family

This Month's Topic: The "Why" of Testing: Understanding the State and Districtwide Assessments for students with disabilities - This session will explain how federal law (IDEA) requires all students with disabilities to be included in state and district assessments to measure academic progress including ensuring participation with appropriate accommodations and alternative assessments when necessary.

This event is a great opportunity for families and educators to gain valuable insights and resources to support students with special needs. We look forward to seeing you there!

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

Congratulations to our Veteran's Day Button Design Winners:

Thank you to all of the Veteran's, friends, and family members that were able to join us for our Veteran's Day Celebration on November 11th.

Check out the pictures from our Veteran's Day Celebration!

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)

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 online Winter Flower Sale has been extended! You now have until Tuesday, November 25th to place your orders. Pick-up will still be on Thursday, December 4th.

Friends of the Library has also been extended! You now have until this Friday, November 14 to sign up! This optional program is a great way to circulate new books in our media center. See the flyer for more details! Want to sign up online?

Click the link below-

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/donation-copy-86567/items

Save the date!! It’s that time of the year again, and our Winter Family Fun night is coming up! More information coming soon!

Spirit wear sale is happening now! Show your school pride and order your spirit wear online today through November 23rd!

Flyers will be coming home today/tomorrow. You can place your order using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below. Sales end November 23rd, with delivery before Christmas break!
https://peprallyapparel.com/collections/sycamore-creek-elementary-thru-nov-23

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.

The focus for the Month of November is "Empathy". Below are some book recommendations.

Holiday Assistance:

Pickerington Schools are once again teaming up with the Violet Township Fire Department to help provide some holiday assistance for families in need during this holiday season. Request an online form for holiday assistance by contacting me at Courtney_Rizek@plsd.us or at 614- 834-6200.The request link will then be provided to you, only one per household, please. This form is handled in a confidential manner with more details from your school counselor. Please remember that we will only be able to supplement your holiday. The online form must be completed by Tuesday, November 25th.

No new information this week. Be sure to read next week's newsletter.

BRRR! The weather has definitely changed this week. It is hard to believe that we have seen snow already. Please ensure that your child has the appropriate attire.

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 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