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.
Students in Mrs. Lipscomb's kindergarten class are learning about coding and computer science. Students are also learning how to successfully code the Beebot robot. Students enjoyed seeing their coding variables being carried out by seeing the Beebot move across its mat.
Schools in Halifax County will have early dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28, 2023. South Boston Elementary School and South Boston Early Learning Center will dismiss at 12:30 PM. All other schools will dismiss at 1:00 PM. Elementary schools will hold parent conferences by appointment on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM .
Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the lobby of Halifax County Middle School. Please see the flyer for more information and click on the link to register if you would like to attend.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeLBF3fnkcG9N.../viewform
Mrs. Lanham's and Mrs. Bayne's third grade classes have been studying the layers of soil in science class. To end the unit, students got to participate in making Edible Layers of Soil. The students used chocolate chips for the layer of solid rock, chocolate pudding for the layer of subsoil, and crushed Oreos for the layer of topsoil. The class discussed the importance of each layer as they created their Edible Layers of Soil before enjoying their sweet treat!
