HCPS elementary schools will discuss Courage as their Character Strong theme for the month of April. See HCMS and HCHS Facebook pages for building specific topics.
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing." -- Muhammad Ali
Report cards for the third nine weeks may be viewed on the Campus Portal. If you need assistance with the portal or need a paper copy of the report card, please contact your child's school.
At Scottsburg Elementary, kindness was taught during various guidance lessons. Mrs. Christal Woicikowfski, guidance counselor, and Mr. James Conner, art teacher, held a "Kindness" poster contest for students to create and design their own kindness logo. We would like to thank Mr. Forest Layne, art teacher at Halifax County High School, for taking time out of his busy schedule to judge the entries. Pictured are winners from each grade level.
Students in Ms. Lloyd's 5th grade class at South Boston Elementary enjoyed reviewing the planets in the solar system. They were asked a question, and then flew the drone to land on the planet that answered the question. They enjoyed this fun way of reviewing their science Standards of Learning.
Sinai Elementary's 4th graders recently took a field trip to Patrick Henry's Red Hill.
The students were able to take a mini tour of the grounds, engage in Colonial games, visit the Blacksmithing workshop, learn important facts about Patrick Henry, and take a tour of his reconstructed home. At the conclusion of the tour, the students met a living relative of Patrick Henry. Students also visited the Patrick Henry burial site of Patrick Henry and some of his family members. The students enjoyed all the hands-on activities and learned a wealth of information.
Delegate Tommy Wright visited Sinai Elementary and donated a book to the library entitled "Tales of the Dairy Godmother". Delegate Wright also gave students a Virginia House of Delegates Activity Book.
Mrs. Jones's first graders at Cluster Springs Elementary built leprechaun traps using paper, boxes, string, popsicle sticks, tape, and other materials in the STEM cart. Mrs. Jones and ITRT Susan Elliott assisted students with developing and producing their idea.
Ms. Hollis's kindergarteners at Meadville Elementary made houses after listening to The Three Little Pigs. They built houses using cardboard, Legos, popsicle sticks, tape, and other materials in the STEM cart.
The winners from the VSBA Art Contest were recognized last night at the school board meeting. Pictured with the students are their art teachers.
Due to the potential for black ice in some areas of the county, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Monday, March 13, 2023. Twelve month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
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The Halifax County School Board will meet on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center. The open session of the meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FszYIf4hwR0
Second graders at Sinai Elementary discussed internet safety and digital citizenship with Mrs. Lewis, ITRT. The students discussed how to make smart choices when using digital devices, being kind and respectful to others online, and how to be safe and responsible online. Being a good digital citizen means being a good friend online and keeping yourself safe while using technology.
Kindergarten registration is being conducted at all elementary schools on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2023, please register the child at the elementary school in your school zone on Thursday, March 23, 2023. You will need to bring your child's birth certificate for registration.
The student demographic information form may be downloaded from the following address and completed prior to attending kindergarten registration.
http://www.halifax.k12.va.us/documents/portal/StudentDemographicRegistration.pdf
During Read Across America Week, students in Mrs. Hupp's kindergarten class at Meadville Elementary used Legos to create hats similar to the one in the book, The Cat in the Hat. Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, facilitated the STEM lesson.
During Read Across America Week, students in Mrs. Stevens's and Mrs. Smith's 1st grade classes at Cluster Springs Elementary used Legos and Wikki Stix to create hats similar to the one in the book, The Cat in the Hat. Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, facilitated the STEM lesson.
Mrs. Smith's and Mrs. Stevens's first graders at Cluster Springs Elementary designed a Cat in the Hat initial pendant using a Tinkercad template shared by Mrs. Elliott, ITRT. The pendant was printed using the 3D printer.
Mrs. DeLeon's PreK students at Cluster Springs Elementary have been learning about the letters "M" and "O." They drew the letters and had the Ozobots follow the lines. They were fascinated at how the lights on the tiny robots were the same color as the marker and learned about coding. Mrs. Elliott, ITRT facilitated the lesson.
Fourth grade students at Scottsburg Elementary have been learning about computer science and coding. Recently students completed unplugged coding activities. When completing these activities, students are using problem-solving skills and computational thinking while learning how to code. Thank you to the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation for providing these learning activities.
