Know what the next grade level with bring.

* Speak to your children's teachers or teachers in the next grade about the upcoming curriculum.

* Ask about new subjects and changes in focus. For example, in 4th grade, students usually begin to "read to learn" rather than " learn to read." If your 3rd grade student is struggling with her reading, this summer would be a great time to focus on improving reading skills.

* If the next year will mean a change in schools, such as entering high school, take advantage of orientation sessions where you and your children can learn more about the school.

LET YOUR KIDS BE KIDS.
Summer vacation is a great tradition. It's important to enjoy the time off. But, you can also learn as you have fun. In fact, the best learning occurs when children don't realize they're learning.

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FCAT Prep

Sebring Sylvan is excited to announce, we are now offering FCAT prep. This program is for 3rd, 5th, 8th, & 10th grade students. They will be exposed to the types of questions found on the FCAT along with test taking strategies. Small groups allow us to personalize the program to each student’s strengths and weaknesses. Each seminar includes seven two-hour lessons, for a total of 14 hours. Sylvan creates a positive learning environment by encouraging students to do their best. Please call us for more details: 863-385-0745.

Report Cards

September 2011 - Sylvan Learning of Sebring offers the following tips for parents dealing with a poor report card:

1. Set expectations. Talk with your child before the next report card and explain that you will not be upset if he does not earn all A’s-but you will be upset if he doesn’t try his hardest and ask for help when needed.
2. Communicate with your child. Talk with your child every night about school. Do not wait until report card season to do this.
3. Set goals. If your child is currently a C student, then setting a goal of getting all A’s may not be reasonable. However, creating an improvement plan for each subject with your child will help him work towards an attainable goal.

Catch Up

Sylvan of Sebring helps students catch up and get ahead in a positive environment that encourages growth and inspires learning. Students can begin learning even in the middle of the school year. Our certified tutors use proven methods to get students on the right track and help them reach their full potential. Help your child catch up and excel. Call Sebring Sylvan and schedule a skills assessment for your child.

Adopt A Family program

October 2011 - Sylvan of Sebring will be offering the chance for students to donate their tokens towards the Adopt-A-Family program. It is up to each student to decide whether they want to participate. They can donate either all or a portion of their tokens up to the Holiday break. Our goal is to provide families with a holiday meal and gifts. Please help us reach our goal.

Back to School Tips

August 2011 - Tips to help keep children safe when they go back–to–school from Sylvan of Sebring

Children should:
1. Never take shortcuts. Always stick to routes selected by parents, and stay on main roads.
2. Leave home with money for telephone calls, or a calling card. Remind them that 911 is a FREE call, even from a pay phone.
3. Have “home alone” plans for emergencies, and for phone and door answering.
4. Be aware of “Safe Havens” along walking routes (police stations, fire stations, retail shops), which represent the “right” strangers from which to seek help in immediate danger.
5. Report ALL suspicious behavior and “new adult friends” to parents.

Are you Prepared?

August 2011 - Sebring Sylvan is winding down our Summer Time Fun programs and revving up for a great start for the next school year!

Students are learning how to get organized for the next school year in our Study Skills Program – they are learning great organizational skills including how to organize their backpacks so they are more efficient and effective in the classroom.

Additionally, they are taught great test taking strategies, note-taking skills and time-management skills to assist them in their academic endeavors.

Students are also honing their vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, basic and higher- level critical thinking skills needed to be successful in reading. Our math students are developing or enhancing their skills in problem solving, reasoning, graphing, equations, numerations and functions.

Sebring Sylvan students are prepared and excited about the next school year, they are anxiously awaiting for school to start to show off their new skills that they have acquired during the summer.

Spring Fling

Sebring Learning Center supported Fred Wild Elementary School's Spring Fling. We provided grab bags for the students. This event was a huge success and they raised a lot of money for the school. If you missed out in the fun this past month please join us next time as we will be a big supporter again next year. Thank you Fred Wild Students for a great time.

Celebrate Success

Congratulations to the following students for a successful program completion at the Sylvan Learning Center of Sebring:

Amanda Cruz
Amado Cruz
Curia Dewberry
Ethan Havlock
Jared Bohlen

We are very proud of you.