The Sylvan Sunday Swoop
Week 10
Week 10: Consistency Creates Confidence. Confidence Builds Greatness. Blue Jays are Building Greatness--one day at a time!
Greetings Sylvan Blue Jay Families!
As we enter Week 10, our focus is on consistency. Children thrive when routines are predictable and expectations are clear—at school and at home. Consistency helps students feel safe, confident, and ready to learn each day.
At Sylvan, teachers are reinforcing routines, celebrating responsibility, and helping students build the daily habits that lead to long-term success. Families play a key role in this process—by maintaining routines at home, checking folders or planners, and encouraging students to give their best effort each day.
🚀When school and home work together with consistency and care, students learn that growth is not about one big moment—it’s about the small, steady steps taken every day. Together, we’re Building Greatness—one consistent choice at a time.
We have many events taking place this week. This week we have our Red Ribbon Week, Book Character Parade, and Q1 Awards. Please read the information about awards and our Book Character Parade Carefully.
With appreciation,
Mrs. Hamilton
Principal, Sylvan Elementary
Building Greatness—Every Student, Every Day
#HeartsandMindsTogether
#BlueJaysBuildGreatness
Reading connects us all, and we’re excited to celebrate our love of reading during our Book Character Parade! Please review the following guidelines to ensure a fun, safe, and inclusive event for all students.
Costume Guidelines
-Each costume must represent a character from a book; students should bring the book (or a printed picture of the cover) to carry in the parade.
-Costumes should be school-appropriate.
-No masks, no face paint covering the entire face, and no scary costumes (some of our students are very young and may be sensitive to frightening images).
-No weapons (including toy swords, knives, or guns).
-Make sure any accessories or props are small and easy to carry (no oversized or delicate items).
-No inflatable costumes.
-Costumes should be sensory-friendly (no flashing lights or loud sounds).
-Students should be able to put on, wear, and manage their costume independently throughout the day if they choose to wear it after the parade, and students should still be able to move easily and sit comfortably in their costume during class.
-Please check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.
-If your child has PE or recess on parade day, consider packing a change of clothes and shoes for easier movement and play.
Inclusivity & Fun
-Encourage your child to choose a book and character they love!
-Be creative with simple materials you already have at home—book character costumes don’t have to be fancy or store-bought.
-Our goal is for every student to feel included, safe, and proud of their character choice.
These guidelines help ensure that all students can fully participate and enjoy the Book Character Parade experience. Mark your calendars to join us for the parade on Friday, October 31st from 8:30-9:15 AM. Spectators may line up under the walkways on either side of the courtyard.
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.
October: Think, Choose Act
This month, students have been learning about how to Self- Direct and think before making choices. Click the newsletters below to learn more about Self-Direct.
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.
