The Sylvan Sunday Swoop
Week 11
Week 11: Gratitude Fuels Perseverance. Perseverance Builds Greatness. Blue Jays are Building Greatness--Together!
Greetings Sylvan Blue Jay Families!
As we move into Week 11, our focus is on gratitude and perseverance. This time of year can feel busy for students, teachers, and families alike—but it’s also when we see the most growth. When we slow down to notice the good and stay steady through the challenges, we model the very lessons we want our children to learn.
At Sylvan, we are encouraging students to keep trying, to celebrate progress, and to recognize the people who support them along the way. A simple “thank you” or “I’m proud of you for trying” can go a long way in building confidence and connection.
🚀Thank you for partnering with us in helping every Blue Jay learn that success doesn’t happen overnight—it’s built through consistent effort, encouragement, and gratitude. Together, we are Building Greatness—one thankful heart and one determined step at a time.
With appreciation,
Mrs. Hamilton
Principal, Sylvan Elementary
Building Greatness—Every Student, Every Day
#HeartsandMindsTogether
#BlueJaysBuildGreatness
Duty Free Lunch
We are looking for volunteers to help us provide duty free lunch for our teachers. If you are interested in supporting our teachers and staff with this, please click here to sign up.
November: TEAMWORK
What is Teamwork?
Teamwork is the ability to work in unity with others towards a common goal. For us to learn how to become team players, it is important that we learn to listen, encourage our peers, and allow and invite others to contribute their talents and skills.
Why focus on Teamwork?
- Teamwork improves communication: Teamwork helps us improve our verbal and non-verbal communication skills, conveying that we care and a relevant message.
- Teamwork builds interpersonal awareness: Growing a great team requires us to first build strong relationships through a better understanding of ourselves and others.
- Teamwork celebrates diversity. Teamwork thrives from diverse ideas that come from a mixture of different genders, cultures, expertise, experience, and problem-solving approaches.
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 do it again.
