The Sycamore School | 5-12

Join us for an in-person parent info session on 11/18 from 10-11am. What to expect? Tour our modern campus, meet dedicated staff, connect with current families, and learn about our unique programs! See you there! bit.ly/4nfqISV
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Save the Date! Giving Tuesday is December 2nd! This year, we aim to raise $9,000 for our 9th year to support new Emerging Scholars students for the 26/27 school year. Your contributions will help provide reduced tuition for these amazing scholars!

#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #ArlingtonVA

Senior Kierra joined the Arlington Strategy marketing team for a day. 💻 Thanks to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, she got hands-on experience creating real projects. Exploring career options that bring joy is what TSS is all about! 🌟 #TSSExperience #CareerExploration #ArlingtonVA

💇‍♀️✨ Marlene, a licensed cosmetologist, shared her journey from restaurants to salon ownership. And Stace, her mentee, showcased braiding techniques. One of our students even left looking stylish! Thanks Marlene and Stace from PR at Partners!
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Sophomore Issac got hands-on at the Arlington Historical Museum 🏛️ Curating a postcard slideshow and helping prep a magazine release, he explored history in action — all through TSS’s partnership with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce! 🌟
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TSS junior Achuta visited Boeing as part of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Job Shadow Day. ✈️🔧 From hearing a 101-year-old WWII vet to meeting engineers across disciplines, he gained lessons in teamwork, curiosity, and STEM innovation. 🚀
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Calling all TSS Alumni! 🎓 Have you signed up for our Alumni panel yet? Join our alumni panel on January 9, 2026! This is a fantastic opportunity to share your valuable insights. Reach out directly to Andrea Shore at andrea.shore@thesycamoreschoolva.org. #ArlingtonVA

Misbehavior in neurodivergent teens can signal tiredness or overstimulation. Instead of "How was your day?", ask structured questions! 🧠✨ Read more in our latest blog by Paige Lichens, MS, C-IAYT: thesycamoreschoolva.org/suggestions-...

#Neurodiversity #ParentingTips #ArlingtonVA #Mindfulness 😊

Is TSS the right fit for your kid? Join our Virtual Info Session on 11/6 from 7-8pm to learn about our mastery-based learning & the students we serve thesycamoreschoolva.org/event/virtua...
#TSSRosslyn #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #RosslynVA #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA

Our 2026-27 applications are officially open! 🎉

Is your child ready to take the next step in their educational journey? Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of our vibrant community!

🌟 Click this link to start your application process now: thesycamoreschoolva.org/admissions/a...
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👻 Happy Halloween from TSS! Our students brought the spooky season to life with costume contests, pumpkin carving, spooky movies, and door decorating.

Thanks to our wonderful parents and staff for helping make it a magical week— we couldn’t have done it without you!! 🎃✨
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📱 Kids often have more freedom online than in real life. At TSS, we flip that balance—phone limits on campus mean more freedom to learn, connect, and grow face-to-face. 🔗https://thesycamoreschoolva.org/what-atlantic-got-right-kids-play-freedom/
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Is your school the perfect match? Find out if TSS is the ideal place for your student to flourish! Join our Virtual Information Session on Thurs 11/6 from 7-8pm thesycamoreschoolva.org/event/virtua...

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One more day to buy!
Our online spirit wear sale with Kampus Klothes closes TOMORROW, 10/29 - see link below to purchase now! Last chance to gear up for the fall and winter! bit.ly/3Ka919B
#ArlingtonVA

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

Don't miss out on this chance to ask questions and learn more about our programs! Register now! 💻
bit.ly/4q1abo

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Students in forensics showed resilience by engaging with forensic anthropology through hands-on labs. They explored techniques to create biological profiles from bones! #ForensicScience #LearningByDoing #MasteryBasedLearning #InnovativeEducation #TheSycamoreSchool #TSS #ArlingtonVA

We had a great Coffee with Counselors this month! Our full-time on-site counselors play a vital role in promoting social and emotional growth as part of our curriculum.
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This is it!! Tomorrow is our favorite fall fundraiser, The Sycamore School's Trivia Night! Join us tomorrow 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Ballston Local! Tickets are available on our website: bit.ly/4gsyRli #ArlingtonVA

At TSS, we prioritize staff growth! Recently, our team engaged in a two-part professional development session on content differentiation strategies. We explored effective techniques for various subjects and created rigorous activities for the year.

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Calling all TSS Alumni! 🎓 We need your help -- join our alumni panel on January 9, 2026! This is a fantastic opportunity to share your valuable insights and experiences about life after TSS with our current students. Please reach out directly to Andrea Shore. #ArlingtonVA

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

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

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!! 🥟😊

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.

Fridays are for fun math!

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!

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

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...

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

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