Gifted Education, Advocacy and Resources

Sycamore GEAR is a parent-led group that serves families in Sycamore Community Schools, located in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Our Next Reading/ Adventure Club Events for Grades K-6:

The Sycamore Society Gets
Toga-ther!

In December 2013, The Sycamore Society, GEAR's Reading/Adventure Club for grades 3-6, will enjoy an all-you-can-devour pizza party at Pizza Tower as we discuss D'Aulaires' Book of
Greek Myths by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. Yes, we know that we're mixing Greek and Roman cultures, but who can resist a chance to wear a toga and eat pizza?
Io, Saturnalia!

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Credit Flex
At A Glance

More information:
> Sycamore Community Schools credit flex page
> ODE credit flex page

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GEAR Sponsors Reading and Adventure Clubs for Sycamore K-6 Students
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Sycamore GEAR sponsors two reading/adventure clubs: Book Worms, for Sycamore K-2 students; and The Sycamore Society, for 3rd-6th grade students.
Club members meet to socialize, discuss, and enjoy an activity related to the current book selection. Visit our "Past Events 2011-2013" page for a glimpse at just some of our fun activities.
Preregistration is required for participation. Club membership is free; occasionally, a fee may be charged for events or materials to help defray costs.
To learn more or to register, email Stephanie Bruner at brunerderm@gmail.com.
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Coming Soon!
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SAVE THE DATE:
February 5, 2014
at 7:00pm
"Annual High School Forum"
at Sycamore Jr. High
A panel of Sycamore High School seniors will talk candidly about their experiences and take questions about high school life and course planning

A Wonderful Experience for Students in Grades 7-10

More details coming soon...

Did You Know?
Sycamore Community Schools has revised its Gifted Identification and Services requirements? Gifted Identification and Services are now based primarily on Cogat Scores and MAP testing.

To view the new guidelines and protocols for Gifted Identification and Services, please visit The Sycamore Community Schools website under Departments and Student Services or just click here:

http://www.sycamoreschools.org/district/departments/giftededucation.html

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