Ms. Roller's fifth grade students at Scottsburg Elementary studied the energy of sound. They learned that sound is a form of energy produced and transmitted by vibrating matter. Students learned about frequency, wavelength, pitch, and amplitude. They learned that sound travels quicker through solid than liquid or glass; and that some animals make and hear differently than humans make and hear sound. While completing their unit on sound, students created musical instruments that could make three different pitches of sound.
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.
A special thank you to the Dan River Ruritan Club for the donation of school supplies to Scottsburg Elementary. Pictured are Ms. Cowan, principal, Mr. Charles Hazelwood, member of the Dan River Ruritan Club, and Mrs. Kristy Satterfield, fifth grade teacher. The items donated are greatly needed and most appreciated.
Don't forget to spring forward!
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
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.
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 .
All schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Halifax County Public Schools will offer Pre-Kindergarten classes for 4 year olds. Your child must be four years old by September 30, 2023 to be eligible. If interested, call the school in your attendance zone to make an appointment for screening. You will need to bring your child's birth certificate, recent immunization records, and proof of income.
Head Start is also accepting applications at this time.
