Students in Mrs. Satterfield's and Ms. Roller's fifth grade class dissected owl pellets during Science class. The students were amazed to see how many tiny bones and teeth they could find from the animals the owl had captured for food. Thank you to the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation for providing the funds for this educational activity.
During guidance class, Mrs. Christal Woicikowfski, school counselor, talked with the students about showing appreciation to others. Students then made cards for the staff to show their appreciation for all they do everyday for their school. Special treats and cards were presented to the staff. Students in Mrs. Pamela Blanks' fourth grade class even got creative and drew new inventions of kitchen gadgets to help the cafeteria staff prepare the numerous meals they fix at school.
Scottsburg Elementary would like to congratulate Ms. Jessica Roller, 5th grade teacher, for being selected for the 2024 Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Cari Spencer, school nurse, for being selected for the 2024 Excellence in Service Award. A special thank you to both of you for all you do to make our school great!
Sparking creativity and learning at Scottsburg Elementary! Our 5th graders in Mrs. Satterfield and Ms. Roller's classes dove into the world of electrical circuits, exploring everything from kinetic and potential energy to series and parallel circuits. Thanks to a mini-grant from the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation, students crafted their own Bristle Bots using toothbrush ends, cell batteries, vibrating motors, and more. Led by Mrs. Lewis, ITRT, this hands-on activity not only powered up their circuits but their imaginations as well!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming events during the month of May 2024 at Scottsburg Elementary.
Students at Scottsburg Elementary were so excited to receive their Reading is Fundamental (RIF) books during their library time from Mrs. Roberta Williams, the school librarian. A special thank you to Dollar General for sponsoring the RIF program so students can add to their home library!
The Easter Bunny had a very exhausting day at Scottsburg Elementary hiding eggs for the students in various grades to find them. After the hunt, students had to count and sort the eggs by colors. It was an 'eggstra' special day before Spring Break began.
In the last few weeks , students at Scottsburg Elementary enjoyed watching the butterfly life cycle take place while in library class. It was amazing to see the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. This activity was made possible through a mini-grant funded by Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation.
On March 18, 2024, the Pre-K students in Ms. Beth Epperson's class at Scottsburg Elementary were shocked that a Leprechaun destroyed their classroom while they were at PE. The Leprechaun had moved around everything and even knocked down chairs. The students were upset and decided to try and find him. To their surprise, along the way the Leprechaun had left clues to his location, but he was moving way too fast. They searched down all the hallways, in the principal's office, the gym, and even in the music room. Finally, the students rushed to the library and searched around the bookcases and discovered the Leprechaun's pot of gold. They were sad the Leprechaun had gotten away, but happy the Leprechaun had left his pot of gold and enough gold for each student to have a piece. The students had a great time taking turns counting each piece of gold. It was a very lucky day!
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.
We did it! Our Book Fair at Scottsburg Elementary was a huge success and one our students will always remember! Thank you for making our Book Fair amazing and creating memories that will last a lifetime!
Scottsburg Elementary would like to thank everyone that joined us for the start of the Book Fair this week. It was great to see so many smiling faces with our students. Thank you so much for your continued support of our school and for helping to make the start of our Book Fair a success! As a reminder, the Book Fair will be open to the parents on Thursday, March 14 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. So make plans to join us for this event!
Click the link to see more pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/eQMcEUWWMx8Qcfgo9
The Polar Plunge Pie Throw!
The students from Scottsburg Elementary who donated to the cause of the Polar Plunge Special Olympic were able to actually throw a pie in the faces of staff members on March 8. This was a fun and exciting time for all of the students from the ones who threw or just watched all of the excitement. The students rocked to the music and had such a good laugh during the whole ordeal A special thank you to Coach John, Coach Lamberts, Ms. Roller, Ms. Perkins, and Mrs. Crenshaw for stepping up for a good cause and allowing the students to toss a pie at them.
Thursday, March 14 from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Book Fair at Scottsburg Elementary will be open for the "Shop with Parents" Event.
This week at Scottsburg Elementary is "Book Fair and Goodies with Grandparents" from 8 AM - 9:30 AM.
Tuesday, March 12 -
Book Fair and Goodies with Grandparents (Pre-K - Grade 2) and
Wednesday, March 13 -
Book Fair and Goodies with Grandparents (Grades 3 - 5).
Shop the Book Fair and enjoy light refreshments together!
Kindergarten registration is being conducted at all elementary schools on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 and Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please register the child at the elementary school in your school zone. 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 registration.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3536/HCPS/3304994/Census_Verification_Form_Blank_24-25_Fillable_.pdf
Students at Scottsburg Elementary are getting to observe LIVE ants in our school library. It's such an awesome sight to see as the ants work together to build tunnels. This activity was made possible through a mini-grant from the Halifax County Public School Education Foundation.
Book Fair is March 11 - March 15, 2024!
Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds!
It's so easy and you don't have to send cash or check with your child to school. Set one up here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/scottsburgelemschool
#ScholasticBookFairs
FREE self-paced online course for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities or developmental delays.
Registration Link for Families of Young Children
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1160549
In this FREE 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about supporting their child’s early learning and development - from developmental milestones to tips on our most frequently asked questions, including information on making the transition from early intervention to school services easier.
Early Childhood Academy is designed so busy families can learn on their own schedule, with new sessions opening weekly and available anytime – day or night - during these dates: April 26, 2024 - May 31, 2024. Participants who complete all sessions receive a certificate of completion with 9 contact hours.
Learn about –
• Key roles in parent engagement
• Parents as first teachers
• Importance of accessible and inclusive early education
• Developmental milestones *with updated guidelines
• Supporting language development and encouraging positive behaviors
• Benefits of Assistive Technology
• Preparing children with disabilities for school
• Early intervention and early childhood special education services
VDOE - Executive Order 28 - Student and Family Resources Regarding Opioids, Overdoes and Fentanyl.
As directed in Governor Youngkin's Executive Order 28, local school divisions must provide informational resources to students, parents, and school personnel on opioid use and abuse to ensure the health and safety of all students in Virginia.
Here is the link for those resources:
https://cdnsm5-ss12.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_779007/File/Resources%20Executive%20Order%20.pdf