The Principal's Desk At Sycamore

September 15, 2023

Principal's Message

Dear Family,

We are thankful for you being part of our school community! The world is changing quickly, and we want to do everything we can to help students be successful in school and life.

We are excited to tell you that we will be using a program called PurposeFull People this year. This program teaches skills that will help students be successful in school and in life.

We believe that students should have safe, predictable places to learn where they feel included. Students should have healthy and helpful connections with teachers and classmates. They should also experience learning that will help them tackle challenges inside and outside of school. PurposeFull People is more than a set of lessons - it is a partnership between schools and families to create a place where students feel like they belong and learn skills that will help them be the best they can be!

Purposefull People has three main goals for students: Be Kind, Be Strong, and Be Well.

Be Kind: Social skills like listening, friendship, solving conﬂicts, and leadership.

These skills are taught alongside Empathy, Respect, & Cooperation

Be Strong: Skills that help students focus, stay organized, and set goals.

These skills are taught alongside Responsibility, Courage, & Perseverance

Be Well: Skills that help students handle their emotions and deal with stress.

These skills are taught alongside Gratitude, Honesty, & Creativity

This year, you’ll be invited to join the fun! We will send letters home about the skills and strengths being taught each month. Each letter will include some ways to build these skills at home, discussion starters, and fun challenges you can try with your family.

The path forward is full of growth! We cannot wait to partner with you in this work…

To teach students how to build strong friendships
To work together to solve problems, big and small
To grow skills for life
To become PurposeFull People

With Gratitude,

Dr. Kelly Scarborough

Principal

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Important Dates

9/13, 9/20, 9/27 Free Adult English Classes Presented by Gwinnett County Library

9/18 Fall pictures

9/18 - 29th Read-A-Thon Media Center Fundraiser

9/21 Local School Council Meeting #1 Zoom 9:30-10:30 a.m.

9/22 All Pro Dad's - 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. - Sycamore Cafeteria

9/28 Lanier Cluster Story Walk - Downtown Sugar Hill - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

10/3 Chick-fil-A Spirit Night 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Moore Road Suwanee location

9/15 - 10/13 National Hispanic Heritage Month

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PTA

Our PTA is in full effect, already planning amazing activities for this school year! Please consider becoming a member of the Sycamore PTA. CLICK HERE or scan the QR code to pay membership dues.

2023-24 PTA Event Schedule

10/13 Fall Festival 5:30-8:00 Sycamore Field (behind the Gym)

11/28 - 12/8 Holiday Shop

2/16 Sweetheart Dance 5:30 - 7:30 Sycamore Gym

3/22 Movie Night 5:30 - 7:30 Sycamore Gym

5/6 - 5/10th Teacher Appreciation Week

Mid May - 5th Grade Celebration

All Pro Dad's - 7:30-8:15 Sycamore Cafeteria

9/22, 10/20, 11/17, 12/8 (Dec&Jan) 2/23, 3/22, 4/19 and 5/10

Parent Center News

At Sycamore Elementary School we have Play 2 Learn. This program is focused on creating early childhood learning experiences in the school setting. Activities are modeled and facilitated by a certified staff member utilizing best practices for readiness skills in Communication, Language and Literacy, Cognitive Development, Social-Emotional Development, Approaches to Play and Learning and Motor Skill Development.

-Children ages birth to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers.

- Play 2 Learn will be from August to May- twice a week on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30.

Call Marjorie Mantilla at 678.765.4861 for more information on any of our wonderful programs offered.

We Welcome New Business Partners

Are you interested in partnering with our school as a business partner? Please let us know your interest so that we can support your business as you partner with our school. Call us at 678-714-5770. Thank you!