Sycamore Park Elementary School

Here is October's Title 1 Newsletter!

about 10 hours ago, SPES Admin

Mrs Frey's reading students are hopping through the alphabet while reviewing letter sounds. #thePark

1 day ago, SPES Admin

Student sits cross-legged on the classroom floor, holding a blue marker on an alphabet arc worksheet beside a laptop.

Student in a striped shirt kneels on a classroom rug, placing a red marker on an alphabet arc worksheet.

Two students sit together on a classroom rug, placing purple markers along letters on their alphabet arc worksheets.

Mrs. Boyd’s class has welcomed the fall season with stories and activities. They have been reading, sorting, counting, and graphing. We are having lots of fun in Kindergarten! 🍂🍎📚 #ThePark

2 days ago, SPES Admin

A collage of children in a classroom setting, engaged in various activities like reading and drawing.

Our gym makeover is almost complete! Check out the new look at #ThePark. We’re excited to be putting the finishing touches on a space where our students can move, play, and learn together!

3 days ago, SPES Admin

Gymnasium stage with black backdrop. It reads "Home of the Panthers" with blue curtain. Orange cones near stage.

An indoor basketball court with blue walls and white lines, no people visible, and a black sign reading "Park" on the wall.

A blue wall with "THE PARK" written in white letters. Below is a small white object, likely a speaker.

The absolute BEST part of our morning? Seeing these smiling faces step off the bus! 🚌
Our morning bus duty crew loves kicking off the school day with big waves, high fives, and warm welcomes. There is nothing quite like the energy and joy our students bring the second they arrive.
Let’s make it a wonderful day of learning and growing together!
What is your favorite part of the morning routine?
#GrowingGreatnessAtThePark

4 days ago, SPES Admin

Trees and a bench in a park with school buses parked in the background.

A yellow school bus is parked on the side of a road, next to a building. Students are boarding the bus.

A school bus with three children, one wearing a backpack, and a woman with glasses holding a folder.

Several children wearing casual clothes enter a school bus with a yellow exterior. An adult helps a child in pink sneakers.

Two individuals walk on a sidewalk, one wearing glasses and a white top, the other in a blue jacket. Trees and a building are in the background.

A woman assists two children, one with a backpack, walking toward a school bus on the sidewalk.

A young girl in a black coat shows a hand with a small object in front of a yellow school bus.

Estimating with Goldfish!

Our first graders had so much fun practicing estimation with this hands on activity! Mrs. Daniels challenged the students to estimate how many goldfish would fit inside the penguin’s belly. They made their estimates, counted the goldfish to check their thinking, and talked about how close their estimates were to the actual number.

It was wonderful to see their excitement and enthusiasm as they practiced an important math skill in such a fun and engaging way! And, of course, the best part was getting to enjoy the goldfish at the end of the lesson!

5 days ago, SPES Admin

Two young girls sitting at a blue table, each with a piece of paper and a bowl of crackers.

Drawing of a penguin next to a math question about goldfish on a blue background. Pile of goldfish crackers beside the paper.

A young girl with braided hair sits at a blue table, smiling, with a paper in front of her. The paper features a drawing of popcorn with accompanying text.

Four children sit at a blue table, looking at pictures of cookies on paper. Shelves with books are in the background.

A young girl in a pink shirt sits at a table, smiling and making a peace sign.

Drawing of a penguin with text. Guess and actual boxes, with three crackers below. Blue background.

A young girl sits at a blue table, smiling. She has a paper with a drawn face and cereal on it.

A young girl in pink pajamas sits at a blue table with a food-related worksheet.

Three young children sit at a blue table, pointing at and interacting with snack foods on white papers.

A young girl sits at a blue table, posing with a hand on her chin. A paper with a drawing of popcorn is in front of her.

What do you imagine school looks like when students are out?

Our hallways may be a little quieter today, but our school is still busy behind the scenes!
From planning and preparing to organizing and collaborating, our staff is hard at work making sure everything is ready for our amazing students. So much happens behind the scenes to make each school day special!

What do YOU think our teachers and staff do on a workday?

#TeacherWorkday #BehindTheScenes #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #GrowingGreatnessAtThePark

6 days ago, James Dugger

Empty school hallway with blue and white walls, ceiling lights, and a framed poster on the left.

An empty hallway with white and blue walls and a light blue floor. There are doors on either side and lights on the ceiling.

Here is our Title 1 quarterly Newsletter!

6 days ago, SPES Admin

Mrs. Bright's students have been working on emotions and emotional regulation skills. Recently they learned about worry or anxiety, and made their own worry stones to help with regulation. #ThePark

7 days ago, SPES Admin

A book titled "The Whatifs" sits on a table surrounded by colorful candies in plastic bags.

Two students working together at a table with papers, scissors, and other supplies on it.

A girl in glasses seated at a table, using her hands to count, with a mouse and paper nearby.

A boy and a girl are seated at a table with plastic bags containing colorful items.

A young boy sits at a table with plastic bags and other objects, looking down. A second child sits beside him.

Our library is holding a special contest to honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Students in grades 3-5 are invited to create a poster or writing piece and students in grades K-2 are invited to make a thank-you card showing what veterans mean to them.

Entries are due by October 30th!
Please follow the directions on the flyer and contact Mrs. Ward with any questions.

We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity and gratitude shine! 💙❤️🤍

https://aptg.co/4dFL18

8 days ago, James Dugger

A red, white, and blue poster announces a Veterans Day writing and poster contest, with rules, categories, and submission details.

Poster for a writing and card contest on Veterans Day. It features a silhouette of a person saluting and stars.

Buddy reading in action! 📚❤️
Recently, Ms. Prentice’s 3rd graders spent time reading with our Kindergarten students, while our 5th graders shared stories with second grade. These special reading partnerships give our younger students extra opportunities to enjoy books while allowing our older students to practice leadership, confidence, and kindness.
We’re proud to see our students learning from—and inspiring—one another! 🌟
#SycamoreParkElementary #BuddyReading #LiteracyMatters #SchoolFamily #ReadersAreLeaders

12 days ago, SPES Admin

Woman and child seated at a table, reading a book. Table has a cup, bottle, and books.

A boy in a black shirt reads a book in a classroom. The book has a red truck image.

Two children sit on the floor, one reading a book. The girl wears white shirt, red pants, and sneakers. The other wears a black shirt, blue jeans, and boots.

Three children at a desk in a classroom. One child is reading a book. Another is working on a laptop.

Two students with black hair, seated on the floor, appear to be reading a book together.

Mrs. Richardson class completing a decimal activity in class.

13 days ago, James Dugger

Multiple photos of children in a classroom setting, some sitting on the floor, others at desks, all engaged in learning activities.

Mrs. Bridges’ preschool students have been busy learning, creating, and growing together! ❤️
Through building, puzzles, art, and hands-on play, students are learning classroom routines while strengthening fine motor and visual/spatial skills. Just as importantly, they’re practicing sharing, taking turns, working together, and building friendships along the way.
So much learning happens through play in preschool! 🌟🧩🎨

14 days ago, SPES Admin

Two children play with colorful blocks on a rug in a room with a shelf.

Three young children play with blocks on a rug in a room. One child wears pink shoes.

Two children on a colorful carpet with circles, engaging with a book and number cards.

Two children sit at a table in a classroom, surrounded by art supplies and materials.

A smiling child in a striped shirt sits at a table, wearing a cast on one arm.

A young girl sits at a table, smiling while working with a paper and red petals.

WE DID IT! 🎉🐾💙 Thanks to our amazing Panther families and community, we officially surpassed our $15,000 goal, raising $15,236! We are so grateful for every share, donation, and bit of support. 💙

Way to show up for The Park! 🐾

15 days ago, James Dugger

An announcement poster reads "We hit our goal!" with a paw print and text "Thank you, Panther Families!". It includes $15,236 sales towards a $15,000 goal.

IT’S THE LAST DAY! 🎉

Panthers, we are SO close to reaching our $15,000 goal! We’re currently at $14,448 — just $552 to go! Every last donation makes a difference. Let’s finish strong and push our Panthers across the finish line! 🐾💙

Thank you for the incredible support of Sycamore Park! 💙🖤 #ThePark

15 days ago, James Dugger

A graphic announces the last day of a fundraiser. It shows a progress bar at 96%.

Ms. Racey’s class used Unifix cubes to build patterns, then transferred their patterns into their math notebooks. 😊💙

#ThePark

16 days ago, SPES Admin

Collage of children in a classroom holding and playing with colorful beaded bracelets. The title reads "Building Patterns."

Nine young children engaged in school activities at tables, surrounded by educational materials. A blue banner at the top reads "RECORDING PATTERNS."

🌎🧮 Our second graders had fun playing Around the World with our math specialist, Ms. Sprinkel! They practiced their math facts, built confidence, and enjoyed a little friendly competition along the way! ⭐#ThePark

17 days ago, SPES Admin

A classroom with rows of desks, students seated, and a woman standing in front of them, holding a microphone.

A classroom with a teacher standing in front of children seated at long tables.

🎃 Pumpkin Seed Math in 1st Grade! 🎃

Ms. Checklick’s 1st graders put their counting skills to work with a fun, hands-on activity! Students collected pumpkin seeds, organized them into groups of 5, and then counted the groups to find their total. 🔢🌱

A great way to practice counting, grouping, and number sense while bringing a little fall fun into math! 🍂🎃 #ThePark

18 days ago, SPES Admin

A young boy in a blue shirt smiles as he works on a craft project at a desk.

Child at desk, smiling, holding a piece of paper with yellow objects. Behind, a storage box and chair.

Child at a desk, holding a tissue, with a reusable water bottle on the table.

Child at a desk with hands on a white piece of paper in a classroom.

A child at a desk with a ruler, a cup, and a paper with coins. Background shows classroom with other students.

A classroom with children at desks. Desks have books and cups on them. Faces have emojis over them.

A classroom with desks. Students seated and one raising hand. Brightly lit room with a rug on the floor.

Hello parents! Here is our Title 1 Newsletter! Meet our new Student Support Specialist, Mrs. Chapman! Also, come out on Wednesday, September 30th to our Title 1 Night: The Ultimate Bedtime Experience! #ThePark

18 days ago, SPES Admin