Van Duyn Elementary - Syracuse

🌟✨ Student & Staff Spotlight – Reflective IB Attribute (June) ✨🌟
We are proud to recognize our outstanding students and staff who were spotlighted this month for exemplifying the IB Learner Profile attribute: Reflective 💭📘
These students and staff have shown a wonderful ability to thoughtfully consider their learning, understand their strengths and areas for growth, and strive to improve every day. Their self-awareness and commitment to growth truly set them apart! 🌱
Keep up the amazing work—we are so proud of you! 👏💙

🌟🎉 4th Quarter Awards Ceremony Celebration 🎉🌟
Today we proudly recognize our amazing Grade 1–4 students for their hard work, dedication, and achievements during the 4th quarter! 📚✨
Each one of you has shown perseverance, growth, and a commitment to doing your best—and it truly shows. We are so proud of all that you have accomplished this quarter! 💙
Keep shining, keep learning, and keep believing in yourselves. The future is bright because of you! 🌟👏

Congrats 5th grade !! We love you!!! ❤️

No school tomorrow! Happy Juneteenth

All SCSD schools and offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

We look forward to seeing students back in school on Monday, June 22nd for the last days of the 2025-26 school year!

Today we proudly celebrated our amazing kindergarten students as they moved up to first grade! 🎓🥰 This special milestone marks a year full of growth, learning, and unforgettable memories. We are so proud of each and every student and can’t wait to see all they accomplish next! 🌟

JUNETEENTH BLOCK PARTY
Join us this Thursday, June 18 at Dr. King Elementary school at 5:00pm

Today we celebrate an incredible milestone—5th Grade Moving Up! 🎓 So proud of all your hard work, growth, and achievements. You’ve learned so much and made memories that will last forever. Middle school, here you come! 🌟📚

☀️🌴 Spirit Week Starts Monday! 🌴☀️

Our “Champs in the Sun” Spirit Week is almost here, and we can’t wait to see our students shine! 😎✨

📅 Monday: Sunshine & Smiles
💛 Wear YELLOW and receive a smiley face sticker!

Get ready for a week full of fun, school spirit, and summer vibes. Be sure to check the daily themes and join in the excitement each day!

Who’s ready to kick off Spirit Week with some sunshine and smiles? ☀️😊