Kindergarten students in Mrs. Cassada’s class at Clays Mill Elementary recently participated in a fun and interactive lesson led by Mrs. Lewis, the school’s Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT). Using LEGOs, the students practiced building some of the letters in their names while reviewing colors and practicing fine motor skills.
As students worked with the colorful LEGO bricks, they identified and named the colors they were using and proudly constructed letters. This hands-on activity helped reinforce letter recognition, spelling, and color identification, all while encouraging creativity and excitement for learning.
Due to bitter cold temperatures and remaining black ice, HCPS will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to black ice on roads, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Twelve-month employees are to report at 11:00 AM.
Due to inclement weather conditions, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025. Employees follow code 0, do not report to work.
Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on February 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at HCMS. Please click on the link below to register for the 2025 HCPS Job Fair.
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Mr. Martin's wizards worked hard today to create their masterpiece. They chose their pattern, cut their felt material, then sewed. They stuffed the ornament and then decorated it to take home, remember 5th grade and their last year in Elementary school.
More of Mr. Martin's 5th grade ornament photos
Mr. Martin's wizards worked hard today to create their masterpiece. They chose their pattern, cut their felt material, then sewed. They stuffed the ornament and then decorated it to take home, remember 5th grade and their last year in Elementary school.
Mrs. Powell's 3rd-grade class recently participated in an exciting design and engineering STEM lesson led by Mrs. Lewis, ITRT. Students explored the fascinating world of bridges, learning about different types and how they are constructed. The lesson also introduced students to engineering and construction careers, highlighting the important contributions these professionals make in building and improving the world around us.
After learning the fundamentals, students took on the challenge of creating their own bridges over a simulated "body of water" using Legos. This hands-on activity allowed them to apply creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills as they designed and built structures that could stand independently. The experience not only enhanced their understanding of engineering concepts but also inspired curiosity about future opportunities in STEM fields.
First-grade students in Mrs. Martin’s and Mrs. Torian’s classes at Clays Mill Elementary recently explored the exciting world of computer science as they prepared for the upcoming Hour of Code. With guidance from Mrs. Lewis, the school’s Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT), students learned the basics of computer science through fun and engaging activities.
The lessons introduced students to fundamental concepts like sequencing, problem-solving, and logical thinking—skills that are essential for coding. Using interactive tools and hands-on activities, students practiced breaking down tasks into smaller steps, thinking like computer scientists.
Today was Grinch Day! Mrs Cassada’s Kindergarten Class enjoyed dressing like the Grinch. They had fun making and reading CVC words so that his heart would grow three sizes. To end the day, they enjoyed making green edible Christmas trees. It was a fun treat for snack.
Winter break for students will be December 23, 2024 - December 31, 2024. The New Year’s holiday is January 1, 2025. January 2, 2025 and January 3, 2025 are professional development/teacher workdays. Students return to school on Monday, January 6, 2025.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day at Clays Mill!
Ms. Laughorn's Pre-K class was in the Christmas spirit. Students decorated magnetic tiles in the shape of Christmas trees, used dot paints to create candy cane patterns, and designed ugly sweaters using various craft items. It was a very fun and festive day!
Please see the following letter from the Southside Health District in regards to Pertussis (whooping cough).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dGrj9xNE67mPywlsn9-uZ_AfckmPzdR2/view?usp=sharing
Please see the link below for the required notifications.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f7w8nmwnkEtycVTBiBo5057ztotG9-_F/view?usp=sharing
Last week Clays Mill Elementary School staff had a little fun participating in some Secret Spirit Days. The staff dressed up for different themes throughout the week without the students knowing what was going on. So the staff had fun dressing up while the students had fun trying to guess what the adults were really up to.
Anything-but-a-cup day. Staff drank from some odd containers, from teapots to watering cans, as they used “Anything-but-a-cup” all day.
Teachers are Royalty Day. Staff is school royalty so they showed it by wearing they royal crowns.
Favorite Holiday Day - staff dressed in their favorite holiday attire and we had everything from Rudolph to a total holiday conglomeration.
Twin Day students were seeing double as teachers dressed alike throughout the building.
Mrs. Martin’s 1st graders used patterns to make candy canes using pipe cleaners and beads. They used the candy canes as ornaments for their class Christmas tree.
Whew! Mrs. Cassada's kindergarten group was able to save Tom Turkey from Farmer Brown! What fun and creative disguises! We saw ballerinas, crayon boxes, popcorn bowls, and astronauts (just to name a few), but no turkeys this past Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Melissa Waller from the Halifax soil and water conservation district did a lesson with Mrs. Torian's first grade class yesterday. They learned about the layers of the soil, the importance of the soil, and made a soil buddy that they can take home.
