Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum

No time to look out the window on this professional learning day! Sycamore Junior High teachers do math (and share collective knowledge) on vertical surfaces!

Professional learning days provide time for cross grade-level collaboration! Here, Sycamore social studies teachers discuss and share practices. #WeAreAviators

It’s Professional Learning Day at Sycamore! Outstanding secondary English teachers gather to work with Beth Rimer from @owpmu to consider teaching and writing in an age of AI. #WeAreAviators

Many thanks to K-4 teachers and admins who began the day at the Sycamore Literacy Co-op. The focus: building background knowledge and comprehension. Literacy leaders + Collaboration = Great things ahead for students and staff! #WeAreAviators

The best way to kick-off our ELA course of study is with our friend @TannyMcG who reminded us that that this work is grounded in &. Phonics & Comprehension. Structure & Creativity. You & me. #WeAreAviators

Professional learning led by two educators who embody “All means ALL.”

@mikekleba @RyanWOHara I know what I’ll be using one of my Audible credits for…

Otherful audiobook dropping Fall 2022 🔥🔥🔥

New hire orientation; our first of many days together! Asked, “What do new hires need to know about Sycamore?” Building admin replies, “Sycamore is committed to your personal growth.” Learning together is growing together!#WeAreAviators

@Primary_PrinIH @LwebbLakota @LakotaDistrict @emeleanor @PlainsFirebirds @LakotaRidgeJR @LJSHawks @HopewellPride Talk about a Dynamic Duo!! Wow!

@LwebbLakota @LakotaDistrict @emeleanor @PlainsFirebirds @LakotaRidgeJR @LJSHawks @HopewellPride They are great hands with the two of you ❤️❤️

@APMeyerGoAves @SycamoreSchools I love this!! Just as we strive to provide students with opportunities for higher-level thinking and doing, so should we operate as an organization!

Very powerful snippet from teacher leadership PD today! The idea of Evaluating & Creating vs. Remembering & Understanding #TheNewSchoolRule @SycamoreSchools @AvesLearn2Fly

Lift up the actions; tell the stories. This is a story of a team. A team who trusts, connects, and seeks to know the FIRE in each other. So grateful for this time together. #WeAreAviators

@AviatorLearning @APMeyerGoAves I second that! Looking forward to being OTHERFUL with you, Tyler!

@APMeyerGoAves And we’re proud to have you on our team!

💚💛 Proud to be an Aviator!

Today, 40 Sycamore teachers begin LETRS professional learning based on in-depth knowledge of the most current reading research. Special thanks to @UCBlueAsh for providing a meeting space for us! #takeflighttogether

Today, reading Chs. 7-9 of Equipped for Reading Success. Tomorrow morning, discussing and learning with Symmes’ teachers. Excited for the rich literacy dialogue!

Loved learning the history of @BlueAshElem today! @sycamorespencer and I also had a chance to enjoy the beautiful media center and some really cool chairs! #TakeFlightTogether

Flight Team District Tour, Day 2 begins at the Aves Hanger with Aviator merch! Where to begin? With some back-to-school purchases, of course! @AviatorLearning @Flightintendent #AvesTakeFlight

It’s the first day of school; skies are clearing and Sycamore Aviators are ready to take flight! #TakeFlightTogether

“I have a spine but no bones.” Some riddles. Some scavenger hunting & selfie-taking. And a whole lot of collaboration, connecting, and community building. A great Opening Day with amazing Sycamore staff. #takeflighttogether

What an outstanding group of Aviator educators! Superintendent Lewis welcomes new staff to Sycamore! @Flightintendent #TakeFlightTogether

@LakotaSuper @foofighters @ZZTop @ikonmusic_ What a fantastic show! It was worth the hours of standing!