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The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 1d

Are you realizing your current school may not be the right fit for your child? It's not too late to make a change!
Join us for our In-Person Information Session TOMORROW Thursday, October 16, from 8:30-9:30am. This is your chance to learn about our unique approach to education!
#ArlingtonVA

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 1d

October is ADHD Awareness Month! Big, noisy schools can be overwhelming to children with ADHD -- here at The Sycamore School our small class sizes and mastery-based learning allow kids with ADHD to thrive! Want to learn more? thesycamoreschoolva.org/curriculum/ #ArlingtonVA

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The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 2d

Dumplings are the secret filling to The Sycamore School's happiness! Why consider TSS? Our students have awesome electives - like cooking where this week they got to make dumplings!! 🥟😊

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The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 4d

Our middle school zoology elective created animal shelters for endangered species! 🐾. They completed research about the animal they chose, delving into its habitat, diet, and behaviors 🌿. This knowledge informed the creation of their shelter, ensuring it met the specific needs of each species.

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 5d

Fridays are for fun math!

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The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 6d

Is your school the right fit? Discover if The Sycamore School is the environment where your student can thrive!
Join us next week for our In-Person Information Session on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 8:30am-9:30am. RSVP on our website!

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The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 6d

LAUNCHING TODAY!
Our online spirit wear sale with Kampus Klothes launches TODAY, 10/9 - see link below to purchase now! The shop will be open through October 29th - gear up for the fall and winter! bit.ly/3Ka919B

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 7d

NEXT WEEK! TSS high school students, parents, and staff are invited to learn more about our next big adventure: a cultural and service-learning trip to Belize! Join us for a virtual event, Tuesday, October 14th from 7:00-8:00PM. Learn more and RSVP here: thesycamoreschoolva.org/event/2025-s...

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 8d

Want to learn more about how TSS supports our high school students? 📚✨

Join our virtual information session all about "How TSS Does High School" on October 28th from 7-8 PM.

Register now! 💻
thesycamoreschoolva.org/event/parent...

#TSSHighSchool #StudentSupport #VirtualSession #TSSCommunity

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 9d

Time is running out to get your tickets to your favorite fall fundraiser: TSS's Trivia Night!
Join us Tuesday, October 21, 2025. 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Ballston Local for some fun, friends, food, & fundraising! Tickets are available on our website: bit.ly/4gsyRli

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 9d

Our forensics students recently had some fun choices for their lab! Students chose to either be a part of the physical science lab team and study document evidence or the biological evidence lab team focused on DNA. Which lab would you have chosen? #STEM #TSSCommunity

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 10d

🌍✨ Exciting day for our MS1 students as they visited Planet Word on Friday! 🚀 They dove deep into the fascinating world of language and communication, discovering how words connect us all across diverse cultures. 🗣️🌐

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 10d

🌍 What’s learning beyond the classroom really look like? A recent blog post, co-written by a parent and student, shares their journey to Paris.
💡 Read the full blog post → thesycamoreschoolva.org/not-just-a-t...

Not Just a Trip to Paris: How TSS Connects Travel to Learning | The Sycamore School

TSS Parent teamed up with her son to co-write about their experience on the 2025 spring break trip to Paris, France. Here’s their story!

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The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 11d

Is your school the right fit? Discover if The Sycamore School is the environment where your student can thrive!
Save the Date for our In-Person Information Session on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 8:30am-9:30am. RSVP on our website!

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 11d

Our MS2 students had a special visit from the American Geosciences Institute! During this two-period immersive Experience block, guest speaker Lindsay Mossa guided students through a hands-on lesson
#TheSycamoreSchool #TSS

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The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 12d

At TSS we're firm believers in experiential learning - and apparently, so are our turtles! If at first you don't succeed... 😉 🐢

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 12d

Our HS1 students recently participated in a special Experience session led by Lindsay Mossa from the American Geosciences Institute. This visit intro'd students to careers in geoscience while connecting to their current Experience unit on the global Middle Ages, as well as climate and weather.

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 13d

It's not too late! RSVP to see The Sycamore School in action. Come to our open house on October 4th at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to tour our campus, meet staff, and participate in some fun, hands-on activities with our students. RSVP: thesycamoreschoolva.org/event/fall-o... #PrivateSchoolDC #TSS

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 13d

Do YOU know how to create tapioca pearls? Our cooking students just aced it in class! 🍽️✨

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 14d

Is your child struggling in their current environment? This time of year is often when families realize their school may not be the right fit. Worried about how to make a switch? Join us Oct 4th for our Open House, 10-12pm
RSVP and more details here: thesycamoreschoolva.org/event/fall-o...

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 14d

Huge thanks to all the families and staff who joined us at Clare and Don's Monday night! 🎉 We all enjoyed delicious food and drink 🍽️🥤 and are so grateful that Clare and Don's generously donated 10% of sales to our cause!

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 16d

TOMORROW! Join us for a virtual parent workshop on our unique curriculum and mastery-based approach. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - RSVP to get the link!
thesycamoreschoolva.org/event/master...

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 17d

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community of parents, teachers, and staff who attended our Un-Back To School Night! We truly enjoyed connecting with families and providing detailed overviews of the diverse classes available this year! 🌟📚
#TheSycamoreSchool #TSS

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 17d

Save the Date! We're launching our online spirit wear sale again with Kampus Klothes on 10/9 - see link for the site preview preview.chipply.com/store.aspx

The Sycamore School | 5-12 @sycamoreschoolva.bsky.social · 19d

This time of year is often when families realize their school may not be the right fit. Is your child struggling in their current environment? If you're not sure whether your child is in the right school, join our Fall Open House on October 4th! RSVP here: bit.ly/4pdOuRj