Sylvan Elementary School

✨ 38 Days, 38 Schools - Sylvan Elementary 💙 Sylvan Elementary is a fantastic place to work and learn, distinguished as an A+ school that weaves the Arts into the curriculum, enabling students to develop a profound understanding of themselves as learners while harnessing the transformative power of creativity! 🎨🎼🎭 What truly sets Sylvan Elementary apart is the unwavering support it receives from the tight-knit community it serves. 👪🤝 A strong and engaged PTA, coupled with the dedicated Hammer Board committee, supports the school's goal to provide an enriching, arts-infused educational experience. Steeped in the rich heritage of Snow Camp, this close-knit school upholds a tradition of excellence, nurturing the next generation of Blue Jay 🐦 leaders. 🌟

Community Survey The Alamance-Burlington Board of Education wants to encourage all ABSS students and parents to complete the community survey posted on the ABSS website for sharing your input about the qualities and characteristics you consider most important for the board to consider in selecting the next superintendent for ABSS. The online community survey is also anonymous and available in English and Spanish. English survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L9ZKZM6 Spanish language survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SQ75L6M The community survey will be available for input through May 14.

📣 Spread the word: the ABSS Job Fair is this Saturday, April 13th, at Highland Elementary! it will open at 9 AM and go until 12PM. We are excited to welcome anyone looking to start a new career in ABSS. Many positions are available. Schools will have tables set up and our talented staff is available to greet you and answer your questions. See you there!

Have you considered working for ABSS? Explore exciting opportunities in education that can make a difference at the upcoming ABSS Job Fair at Highland Elementary School on Saturday, April 13th from 9 AM to 12 PM . Your rewarding career starts with ABSS!

📚✨Our Media Specialists totally deserve a shoutout on National Library Workers Day! Sure, they'll help you find the perfect book, but they also collaborate with teachers, model tech skills, and think outside the box to engage inquiring minds. From cozy story nooks to cutting-edge resources, they maintain an incredible space just brimming with opportunities to learn and grow. Thanks for all you do! 🙌 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

Sylvan was excited to welcome the North Carolina Theatre for Young People from UNCG today! They performed the play, The Last Stop on Market Street, based on the 2016 Newbery Award-winning book by Matt de la Pena and illustrated by Christian Robinson. Our Blue Jays were an attentive audience and enjoyed seeing the book come to life! Students will be discussing the similarities and differences between the two versions in their dance/drama classes. We are so proud to be an A+ school and to highlight theater arts! #aplusschool #artsineducation

Please see the attached flyer for an upcoming Impact Alamance & ABSS PTO planning meeting!

🌟Job seekers, mark your calendars - our 2024 Job Fair is one month away! We are hiring for many positions, both certified and classified. Come find your next opportunity with us! Please share with anyone you know who may be interested. 📍 Highland Elementary ⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 🗓️ April 13th, 2024 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

We are thrilled to congratulate our 2024 Classified Employees of the Year! 🌟These dedicated staff members take on diverse and critical roles that provide vital support for the education of our students. We deeply appreciate their hard work. Congratulations!

✨ Kindergarten Enrollment links in English and Spanish are now on our website! We have instructions, videos, a checklist, and other resources. If your child will turn 5 before August 31, 2024, they are eligible to enroll in ABSS Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 academic year. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/kindergarten-program ✅ Want to register in person? Come out to our Registration Fair on March 9th at Holly Hill Mall, 9 AM to Noon. Staff will be available to answer all your questions!

We are proud to announce the 2024 ABSS Teachers of the Year! 🌟 These exceptional teachers are making a real difference in their students' lives. They care deeply about their students’ growth and success every day. Whether helping a struggling learner find their confidence, making lessons fun through imaginative activities, or supporting students through life's challenges, their student-first commitment is worthy of praise. Please join us in celebrating them! 👏

We are proud to announce that our 2024-25 Teacher of the Year is Vanessa Clark and our 2024-25 Classified Staff of the Year is Ashley Shoffner! We are so lucky to have these amazing educators here at Sylvan! Congratulations!

Mrs. Turney's second-grade class was PUMPED about solving some Winter Olympics word problems! 💪 They were using the outdoor space at Sylvan Elementary School on this pleasant afternoon, working out subtraction problems using a selected strategy, showing the answer on paper, and with a student-suggested action: in this case, squats! 31 - 12 = 19, so 19 squats, it is! A little drizzle started to fall towards the end, but that didn't stop these math superstars (or Mrs. Turney!)

Great news! Pre-kindergarten applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now available! For information, locations, and application links, please visit our website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/pre-kindergarten

Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us for a fun and informative evening at the last Family University of the year, January 29th at Cummings High School! 🌟 A light dinner will be provided at no cost to families before you choose from many useful sessions on topics like registering for high school courses, career and technical education opportunities, and elementary reading and math strategies. Several sessions will also be available in Spanish (Algunas sesiones también estarán disponibles en español.) Childcare will be available for children from Pre-K to 5th grade, so the whole family can participate. The Family University is a great chance to get helpful information while connecting with other families and teachers. We hope to see you there - don't miss this valuable opportunity to support your student's growth and education!

School Picture Make-Up & Retake Day is this Thursday, November 30th! See the attached flyer for more information. If you would like your child to have their picture retaken, please send in the envelope with their first picture.

Smell that new book excitement: it's Scholastic Book Fair time! The Book Fair will be at Sylvan from Monday, November 27th through Friday, December 1st! On Monday and Tuesday, students will visit the Book Fair to make a wish list during their specials time, and students will be able to shop the Book Fair during the school day Wednesday through Friday. The Book Fair will be open for parents to shop Tuesday through Friday from 7:20-7:45 am and from 2:45-3:30 pm. The Book Fair will be open later until 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 29th! Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Set up your child’s eWallet through the Book Fair homepage for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy. If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school. Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sylvan And as always, every purchase helps support our school! See you at the Book Fair!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for November 27-December 1 and get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sylvan #ScholasticBookFairs

Time is ticking to earn our students more books through the Book Blast! Until Sunday night, you can contribute through the invitation from your favorite student or make a school-wide contribution: https://bit.ly/SylvanESCommunityLink Fun fact! Teachers can earn shopping sprees for classroom supplies or books when 60% or more of their students register and send 10+ invites to family and friends. Thanks for supporting our teachers!

School Picture Day is October 24th! Click on the link below to sign up to receive updates via email regarding your child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, be sure to enter your child's name as it is on file at the school. https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/sylvan-elementary-school/fall-pictures-10-24-2023-5/optIn