We would like to give a huge Blue Jay Shoutout to our anonymous "Angel Donor" who stopped by today to drop off bulk orders of school supplies. You may see boxes, but those boxes hold crayons, paper, pencils, bookbags, scissors, markers, folders, and erasers, all to ensure that EVERY Blue Jay is able to experience success and have all that they need at school! We appreciate our community donors! #sylvanisourhappynest #buildinggreatness
Enrollment is open for our 25-26 Afterschool Program. Please click the link below to register! Click the link below to access the enrollment form and afterschool care information. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/ses/page/before-after-school-care
Click the link below to check out Back to School Edition 2 of The Sylvan Sunday Swoop! (delivered on a Monday) https://secure.smore.com/n/m1pfy
It's a Wonderful Wednesday to welcome some of our new Blue Jays to the Nest!
Hello! My name is Mary Raymond. I will be your new School Nurse this year. I bring with me 17 years of nursing experience. I graduated from the University of Maine Fort Kent with a BSN. I will be sharing Sylvan Elementary with Graham Middle School this year. I am a community member, and my own children are members of the Blue Jay community. I am so excited to be working with all of you!!! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your summer!
Hello! My name is Mary Raymond. I will be your new School Nurse this year. I bring with me 17 years of nursing experience. I graduated from the University of Maine Fort Kent with a BSN. I will be sharing Sylvan Elementary with Graham Middle School this year. I am a community member, and my own children are members of the Blue Jay community. I am so excited to be working with all of you!!! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your summer!
It's a Wonderful Wednesday to welcome some of our new Blue Jays to the Nest!
As a former Sylvan student, I’m excited to return as a 2nd grade teacher. I graduated from Guilford College and have been teaching since 2012, primarily in Guilford County. It’s an honor to give back to the community that helped shape my love for learning.
As a former Sylvan student, I’m excited to return as a 2nd grade teacher. I graduated from Guilford College and have been teaching since 2012, primarily in Guilford County. It’s an honor to give back to the community that helped shape my love for learning.
It's a Wonderful Wednesday to welcome some of our new Blue Jays to the Nest!
Hi, Blue Jay family! My name is Katie Wood, and I’m thrilled to join Sylvan Elementary as your School Instructional Specialist. Originally from Creedmoor, NC, I’ve proudly called Alamance County home for the past 16 years while working with ABSS. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family — including my two children, who will also become part of the Blue Jay family this year! I look forward to building relationships with Sylvan’s students, staff, and families as we work together to make this a fun and successful school year.
Hi, Blue Jay family! My name is Katie Wood, and I’m thrilled to join Sylvan Elementary as your School Instructional Specialist. Originally from Creedmoor, NC, I’ve proudly called Alamance County home for the past 16 years while working with ABSS. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family — including my two children, who will also become part of the Blue Jay family this year! I look forward to building relationships with Sylvan’s students, staff, and families as we work together to make this a fun and successful school year.
It's a Wonderful Wednesday to welcome some of our new Blue Jays to the Nest!
Hi y'all! I’m Dani Wilson (though my email will be under Danielle Moore). I worked in ABSS pre-k for ten years at South Graham before transitioning to kindergarten at The Hawbridge School for three years. I’m so excited to be at Sylvan, just a mile down the road from my home, and working with Mrs. Hamilton again. Fun fact: I, a student, taught on her kindergarten team! I love animals, being near the water, Duke basketball, reading, Diet Coke, and my sweet husband, whom I married a few weeks ago. Another fun fact - he went to Sylvan, and I’ll be teaching in the same classroom where he attended 5th grade! When I’m not teaching, you might find me caring for the horses right next door at our friend Penny’s farm!
Hi y'all! I’m Dani Wilson (though my email will be under Danielle Moore). I worked in ABSS pre-k for ten years at South Graham before transitioning to kindergarten at The Hawbridge School for three years. I’m so excited to be at Sylvan, just a mile down the road from my home, and working with Mrs. Hamilton again. Fun fact: I, a student, taught on her kindergarten team! I love animals, being near the water, Duke basketball, reading, Diet Coke, and my sweet husband, whom I married a few weeks ago. Another fun fact - he went to Sylvan, and I’ll be teaching in the same classroom where he attended 5th grade! When I’m not teaching, you might find me caring for the horses right next door at our friend Penny’s farm!
It's a Wonderful Wednesday to welcome some of our new Blue Jays to the Nest!
Hi everyone! My name is Ellie Bivins, and I’m so excited to be joining the Sylvan Elementary family as a 1st grade teacher this year! I’m proud to be from Alamance County and an Alamance Scholar. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Elon University and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Innovation there as well. As this is my first year at Sylvan, I’m eager to learn, grow, and make meaningful connections. From the very beginning, Sylvan has felt like a supportive family, and I can't wait to start this journey with our amazing students and staff!
Hi everyone! My name is Ellie Bivins, and I’m so excited to be joining the Sylvan Elementary family as a 1st grade teacher this year! I’m proud to be from Alamance County and an Alamance Scholar. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Elon University and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Innovation there as well. As this is my first year at Sylvan, I’m eager to learn, grow, and make meaningful connections. From the very beginning, Sylvan has felt like a supportive family, and I can't wait to start this journey with our amazing students and staff!
It's a Wonderful Wednesday to welcome some of our new Blue Jays to the Nest!
I am Abby Rimmer. I have been blessed to be a part-time stay-at-home mom for the past 6 years. I acquired my A.A.S. in Medical Office Administration from Alamance Community College and have 7 years of experience working as an Administrative Specialist with the UNC Chapel Hill, Pediatric Urology. Working in early childhood education has always been a goal of mine, and I am very excited to be able to begin what I hope to be a lasting career.
I am Abby Rimmer. I have been blessed to be a part-time stay-at-home mom for the past 6 years. I acquired my A.A.S. in Medical Office Administration from Alamance Community College and have 7 years of experience working as an Administrative Specialist with the UNC Chapel Hill, Pediatric Urology. Working in early childhood education has always been a goal of mine, and I am very excited to be able to begin what I hope to be a lasting career.
It's a Wonderful Wednesday to welcome some of our new Blue Jays to the Nest!
I’m excited to join the Sylvan community as your school counselor. I’m passionate about helping all kids feel valued and capable of success. Originally from Virginia, I’m quickly becoming a UNC fan and loving life here in North Carolina. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my husband and our two kids. I’m looking forward to a great year together!
I’m excited to join the Sylvan community as your school counselor. I’m passionate about helping all kids feel valued and capable of success. Originally from Virginia, I’m quickly becoming a UNC fan and loving life here in North Carolina. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my husband and our two kids. I’m looking forward to a great year together!
It's a Wonderful Wednesday to welcome some of our new Blue Jays to the Nest!
Hello! I am Carol Espique, and I am excited to be back at Sylvan Elementary. I started here in 2021 and fell in love with the community and students. This year I will be split with Sylvan and Southern Middle School, which our Blue Jays feed into so I am blessed to be with these kiddos from Kindergarten to 8th grade. My husband is retired military and works at NC A&T with future Air Force leaders. We have been married for 11 years. Our son Nolan is 9 years old and loves anything yellow or Disney. He and I are Disney fans, and my husband is a good sport. We love to travel, go to concerts, and attend sporting events.
Hello! I am Carol Espique, and I am excited to be back at Sylvan Elementary. I started here in 2021 and fell in love with the community and students. This year I will be split with Sylvan and Southern Middle School, which our Blue Jays feed into so I am blessed to be with these kiddos from Kindergarten to 8th grade. My husband is retired military and works at NC A&T with future Air Force leaders. We have been married for 11 years. Our son Nolan is 9 years old and loves anything yellow or Disney. He and I are Disney fans, and my husband is a good sport. We love to travel, go to concerts, and attend sporting events.
We need your help for our amazing staff at Sylvan Elementary School! We want to stock the staff lounge for our staff as they start the new school year and prepare their classrooms... also to be able to have treats for them as the school year continues! Our teachers and staff do so much for those at our school. This is just a small way you can give back to show them how much we care as a community! Let me know if you are interested in helping, or you can just drop off the supplies mentioned below at the school during the week!
Click the link below to check out Back to School Edition 1 of The Sylvan Sunday Swoop! https://secure.smore.com/n/twexpm
Hey Blue Jay Families!
We hope you have been SOARING this summer. We are so excited to see you back on campus in about a month! The best ways to prepare are to continue to read at least 20 minutes each day and start gathering your school supplies. Check out the link below to see the school supply lists. See you soon! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LP9dVUNCAytrryHP_sEcQOvbHGJ8CXwV?usp=sharing
We hope you have been SOARING this summer. We are so excited to see you back on campus in about a month! The best ways to prepare are to continue to read at least 20 minutes each day and start gathering your school supplies. Check out the link below to see the school supply lists. See you soon! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LP9dVUNCAytrryHP_sEcQOvbHGJ8CXwV?usp=sharing
Rising 1st-5th Blue Jays, come out to meet your child's teacher and get all of the important information for the 25-26 school year!
Do you have a passion for music and teaching students! If so, come join our happy nest!
Come join us on August 9th to help beautify our "happy nest" for the return of our students!
🌞 Summer Meals are available starting today! There are weekly pick-ups at three school sites (sign-up required) and daily pick-ups available at multiple community locations. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/summer-food
Good afternoon, Blue Jay families,
Our PTA Family Movie Night that was scheduled for June 6th will have to be postponed again due to the weather.
We will plan to reschedule this in August as a Back to School celebration for our families!
At this time we are looking at other options for tomorrow's scheduled Water Day. We will keep you posted.
Thank you,
Mrs. Hamilton
