Dear Sicomac Families,
It was wonderful to welcome our students and staff back from winter recess! Even with the snow still on the ground, there is a sense that spring is right around the corner. This is such an exciting and important time of our school year. Our students have returned focused and ready to learn. It has been a productive and positive start to this next chapter of our school year. Below are a few highlights and important updates from here at Sicomac.
Please click here to view the flyer with information for families regarding the new version of the statewide assessments (NJSLA) for students in grades 3-8.
Welcome, Nurse Jola
We are pleased to share that our new nurse, Jola Puzio, has officially joined our school community. We are thrilled to welcome her and look forward to the care and support she will provide to our students and staff every day. Nurse Jola can be reached at jpuzio@wyckoffschools.org. Thank you for helping us give her a warm Sicomac welcome!
Recess Reminder
Please continue to send your children to school with coats and appropriate outdoor attire. We will be going outside for recess as often as possible throughout the winter months. Time outdoors, even in colder weather, provides students with fresh air, movement, and opportunities to recharge. Outdoor play supports physical health and focus in the classroom and we value that time greatly.
5th Grade Book Clubs
Our 5th grade book clubs are officially underway. Students are engaging in rich discussions and thinking critically about the characters and themes in the books they selected as a group. As they build reading stamina, they are also strengthening their comprehension skills and participating in thoughtful conversations with their peers. We are proud of the maturity and depth our 5th graders are demonstrating in their reading work this winter.
Hands-on Learning
We are excited to share that our friends at Lorrimer Sanctuary are partnering with Sicomac teachers to provide hands-on science lessons for each grade throughout the spring. Yesterday, our 4th graders explored how seeds require cold exposure in order to survive and sprout in the spring. These interactive experiences bring science to life and deepen our students' understanding through real-world connections.
Game Time
Please see the message below from Mr. LaMorte:
Our first annual Sicomac Family Afternoon of Games is here! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon playing board games. All players — beginner to advanced — are welcome. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy time together as a community.
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Sicomac School Multi-Purpose Room
Please note: This is not a drop-off event. One adult must attend per household.
Games available will include: Sorry, Trouble, Perfection, Chess, Chutes & Ladders, Connect Four, Jenga, Operation, Clue Jr., and more.
A special thank you to our Sicomac PTO for purchasing the games for this event.
Please use the sign-up form to register.
Here's What's Coming Up at Sicomac
3/5 - Author Visit - Alicia Klepis
3/11 - PTO Meeting @ 7:30pm (Virtual)
3/12 - K & 1 Chorus Show
3/12 - Family Game Night 4:30pm-6:00pm
3/16 - Minimum Day for Students
3/24 - International Night
3/27 - Theme Day