The Sylvan Sunday Swoop
Week 31
Week 31: Blue Jays Are Finishing Strong--Building Greatness Together!
Dear Sylvan Families,
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership and support. This has been a year filled with growth, learning, and meaningful moments for our Blue Jays—and we are not done yet!
These last weeks of school are incredibly important. Our students are continuing to learn new skills, strengthen what they’ve already been taught, and build the confidence they need to take their next steps forward. At Sylvan Elementary, we believe in finishing strong and continuing to Build Greatness all the way through the last day.
You can support your child during this time by:
- Encouraging them to stay focused and give their best effort each day
- Maintaining consistent routines at home, including a good night’s sleep
- Talking with them about what they are learning and celebrating their progress
- Reminding them that their attitude and effort matter every single day
We also want to remind our families that strong attendance continues to be a key factor in student success. Every day counts, especially as we wrap up instruction and prepare for end-of-year celebrations and transitions.
Our Blue Jays have worked hard, and we are so proud of the growth we are seeing. With your support, we know they will continue to soar.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. Together, we will ensure our students cross the finish line with confidence, pride, and a strong sense of accomplishment.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
-School is dismissed at 2:35, please strive to be in line by 2:45. Students remaining after 3:00pm will need to enroll in afterschool.
Together, we are Building Greatness—every day, all the way through the finish line.
With appreciation,
Mrs. Hamilton
Principal, Sylvan Elementary
Building Greatness—Every Student, Every Day
#HeartsandMindsTogether
#BlueJaysBuildGreatness
Duty Free Lunch
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April: Perseverance
What is Perseverance?
Perseverance is the willingness and ability to keep going when things are tough. People who persevere show steadfastness and give the extra effort needed to do something despite how hard it is or how long it takes to reach the goal.
Why focus on Perseverance?
- Perseverance encourages positive self-talk and thinking. When faced with difficult tasks, perseverance helps students reframe with positive thoughts, such as: "I'm not good at this YET!"
- Perseverance develops empathy. Students gain a better understanding of who they are and develop more empathy and compassion for others who may struggle to reach a goal.
- Perseverance sparks personal growth. Pushing through complex tasks builds resilience and helps students discover how capable they are.
Perseverance in Action:
- Share stories and challenging experiences. Be vulnerable and share personal experiences when you have struggled with a task or concept and had to work hard to push through.
- Praise effort and process, not intelligence or performance. Affirm students for the process they used to tackle tasks and point out how their abilities grow through their own hard work.
- Give your students the chance to struggle. Struggle builds self-confidence, independence, and perseverance. Resist the urge to intervene immediately and give students time to figure it out.
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.
