The Sylvan Sunday Swoop
Week 2
Week 2: Blue Jays are Building Greatness One Day at a Time!
Greetings Sylvan Blue Jay Families!
What an amazing start to the school year! Walking through classrooms in Week 1, I have seen smiles, laughter, and a true sense of excitement as our Blue Jays have begun to soar. Our teachers and staff have been intentional about building routines, fostering friendships, and creating safe learning environments. Students are exploring new skills, showing curiosity, and learning the importance of responsibility and consistency.
We are grateful for the support you give at home—whether it’s encouraging daily attendance, asking your child about their day, or celebrating small wins together. These partnerships strengthen our school community and help every child thrive. Together, we are laying a strong foundation for success. Each day, our students are reminded that they have the ability to grow, achieve, and build greatness not just for themselves but for their classmates and our school family.
Please check out our important updates below.
CLASS DOJO:
In order for a parent, guardian or other adult to be added to a student's Class Dojo page, the parent or guardian MUST add that person as a contact for your student in Infinite Campus.
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
We ask that you drop off your student(s) in the car rider line. Anyone walking in with your child, will need to park in the overflow lot across the street and bring your ID to sign in at the front office. (See the map below) No passing is allowed in the car rider line. This is for the safety of ALL of our Blue Jays.
Please note: Traffic turning left into the car rider line cannot block the oncoming traffic on Sylvan Rd. per the Highway Patrol. Please utilize the overflow parking circle to turn around so that you can turn right into the car rider line drop-off.
During the afternoon dismissal, all parents/guardians picking up in the car rider line, must have their student's assigned number card visible on the dash or in the window. If you do not have a car rider tag, you will need to park in the overflow lot across the street and come in with your ID to get your student. This is a safety precaution to ensure that ALL students are going home with someone who has permission to pick them up. No passing is allowed in the car rider line. Please be patient as we work out any kinks and get in a groove with our afternoon dismissal. The safety of our Blue Jays is a priority.
🚀As we head into Week 2, let’s continue to celebrate each step forward and encourage our Blue Jays to keep soaring higher. Greatness is built one day at a time, and with your partnership, we know the best is yet to come!
With appreciation,
Mrs. Hamilton
Principal, Sylvan Elementary
Building Greatness—Every Student, Every Day
#HeartsandMindsTogether
#BlueJaysBuildGreatness
Welcome Back Bus Parents,
Please see the attached letter below from the Transportation Department for all Bus Riders. Please have your child at the bus stop 10 minutes early to be safe. If your child is in kindergarten a parent will need to escort them to and from the bus stop. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at 336-376-3350.
We are always looking for people that are willing to drive a bus for Sylvan Elementary. It is a very rewarding opportunity to work with our children. Contact the school if you or anyone you know may be interested in supporting our community.
Week 2 Arrival: You will still be able to walk your student to the double glass doors, but that will be where you give your student hugs, kisses, and words of affirmation and let our fantastic staff take them to class.
Moving Forward: After Week 2, we ask that you transition your drop-off to the car rider line. There is a map above showing where to go for that.
Transportation Changes
We no longer accept transportation changes via phone, email or Class Dojo. All transportation changes must be communicated on the google form linked here. You can also scan the QR code to access the form. Keep in mind that if you child is riding home with another child, this change must be communicated by BOTH parents/guardians. All transportation changes must be communicated on this form no later than 1:00 pm.
Preferred Name Change
Families, please use the linked form OR scan the QR code to indicate the preferred name for your student. For instance, if your student is named Daniel and you prefer for them to be called Danny, indicate that on the linked form. This is in accordance with North Carolina State Law (S.L. 2023-106; Senate Bill 49) Section 115C-76.45.(5). If you completed this last year, you do not need to it again.
