Due to school being canceled, the 20th Annual Student-to-Student Forum for today, Jan. 25th is also canceled. As shared previously, the planned backup date is tomorrow, Thursday Jan. 26th, 2023. It will be at the same planned location (Choir room at Sycamore Junior High) and same time (7pm). We will continue to update as we …
Sycamore GEAR is aware that there may be inclement weather on Wed., Jan. 25, 2023, the scheduled day for the High School Student-to-Student Forum. We will be keeping a close watch on the weather as well as communicating with the district on potential closures. We plan to make a decision by Wednesday at 12:00p and …
The GEAR board will be meeting on Monday, Jan 23, 2023 from 11:30a – 12:00p. Please contact the GEAR Co-President, Maggie Gunnerson at info@SycamoreGEAR.org if you have any topics the board needs to be informed of or if you would like to address the board directly.
Calling all 6th-9th grade Students & Families!Course registration at the high school can be a daunting task. Are you ready for it? Here is your chance to ask a select panel of high school aviators directly! YOUR questions on courses, clubs, sports, activities, and any other question you may have on ‘How to High School!’ …
The much-awaited Coffee and Conversation with guest speakers Lori Klima and Michael Henry is this Wednesday, Dec. 7th, 2022 at the Deer Park Branch Library. If you ever wondered what Sycamore’s K-2 Gifted Enrichment entails as well as suggestions on resources for your younger children, you don’t want to miss this event!
Do you have questions about: Required and optional CogAT testing What does “gifted” mean What Sycamore gifted services are The difference between advanced and accelerated curriculum Options if school isn’t working for your bright child Come ask your questions and get answers so you can advocate for your child. There will be 2 sessions offered in …
This was the first district wide event of the new school year with gorgeous almost Indian summer like weather. A large turnout of about 125 people including Mrs. Tompkins and Mrs. Jackson from the district as well as two GIS’s Mrs. Patterson (Symmes Elementary) and Mrs. Fitzpatric (Maple Dale Elementary). There were a number of …
We promised s’mores and “activities for all ages” and I’m here to share a list of the events we will be offering. Tap into Social Activism with Monarch Butterflies Learn about Monarch butterflies, now an endangered species Meet a Praying mantis, a chrysalis’ predator, up close and personal Take some milkweed home to plant If …
The Back-to-School Picnic is still a GO! But we regrettable will not be selling Pizza by the slice. We tried our best, but logistically it did not work out in time for this year’s picnic. But it’s a Picnic! So, bring your dinner and join us for all the other fun stuff and s’mores! See …
I hope the answer is a resounding YES! We are attending GEAR’s Back-to-School Picnic at Montgomery Park Shelter from 5:30p to 8:00p! Because that is clearly where all the cool kids will be. While we will have GEAR representatives, other like-minded families and children, a roaring fire in the fireplace, and some fun activities… the …