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
At Scottsburg Elementary, students in second, third, and fourth grade were excited to have ACE the Mighty, Dr. Jerry Wallace, President of Danville Community College and Ms. Faith O’Neil, Director of Public Relations and Marketing at Danville Community College share with them the book they wrote, ACE the Mighty Conquers Knight School. Scottsburg Elementary felt very fortunate to be a part of the ACE the Mighty Elementary School Book Tour and have the opportunity to meet the authors and ACE, the star character of the book. Dr. Huskin, school superintendent, joined in on this exciting event. After Ms. O'Neil read the story, she and Dr. Wallace talked with the students and encouraged them to always be kind, never give up, and always do their best. They presented ACE the Mighty pins and bookmarks to each student, also.
The Book Fair at Scottsburg Elementary is just around the corner! All "Book Fair & Goodies with Grandparents" forms must be returned by this Friday, March 1.
Please be sure to fill out a school visitor background check form for each adult that will be visiting. Copies of this form is available from your child' s teacher.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Scottsburg's Book Fair will be held March 11 - March 15, 2024. 📚
This year's Book Fair is going to be epic! More books. More choices. More fun.
Start exploring together on our school's Book Fair homepage:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/scottsburgelemschool
REMINDER:
All schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Students at Scottsburg Elementary in Pre-K class and ECSE classes enjoyed throwing and dodging "snow balls" after learning about the winter season and the different types of weather in each season. Everyone had a great time and hopes to have some real snow soon to play in.
Interim reports for the third nine weeks are available for viewing on the Campus Portal. If you need assistance with the portal or need a paper copy of the report, please contact your child's school.
A special thank you to 1st Care At Home for the beautiful Valentine basket delivered to Scottsburg Elementary. Pictured are Cari Spencer, Scottsburg Elementary School Nurse, Taylor Jennings and Brandee Sharpe, Community Liaison with 1st Care At Home, and Sherry Cowan, Scottsburg Elementary Principal.
Scottsburg Elementary faculty, staff, and students had a great day celebrating the 100th Day of School on February 2, 2024. Students dressed up like they were 100 years old while some wore decorated t-shirts. Classes decorated hats, and students brought in 100 items for the classes to count. It was a great 100th day!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming events during the month of February 2024 at Scottsburg Elementary.
Halifax County Public Schools will host a job fair on Saturday, February 10, 2024. The job fair will be held at HCMS from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please click on the link below to register.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdzKQVYOaUTDh.../viewform
Calling all HCPS students in grades 1-5 that love to cook! Get your recipe in before January 31, 2024 for your chance to be our future chef!
https://futurechefschallenge.com
Due to road conditions in some parts of northern Halifax , Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, today, Friday, January 19, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to extremely cold temperatures, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Thursday, January 18, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
In a creative and exciting endeavor, Mrs. Erica Throckmorton's 2nd grade class at Scottsburg Elementary took on the Elf on the Shelf Challenge, using only craft sticks and Play-Doh. Their mission? To design and construct the tallest, freestanding shelf capable of holding a paper elf, all under the expert guidance of Mrs. Christie Lewis, ITRT.
This imaginative task brought out their engineering skills, and the results were nothing short of impressive! This wonderful activity was made possible through the generous support of the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation, and we are immensely grateful for their continued support of innovative learning experiences. With lots of creativity and problem-solving skills, these young builders showcased their talent and teamwork as they watched their creations come to life. A heartfelt thank you to the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation for making this challenge possible!
Mrs. Lori East's class embarked on a mission to construct the tallest Christmas tree using only plastic cups. This exciting activity was made possible through the generous support of the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation, for which we are grateful. With Mrs. Christie Lewis, ITRT, as their guide, these young builders transformed ordinary plastic cups into a towering symbol of holiday cheer. We extend our warmest thanks to the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation for making this extraordinary learning experience possible.
Mrs. Blanks' 4th grade class at Scottsburg Elementary School kicked off the holiday season in a truly enchanting way. Guided by Mrs. Christie Lewis, ITRT, these young engineers embarked on a creative challenge to design and build jingle bell mazes using just 3 sheets of cardstock, tape, 10 straws, and their boundless imagination and engineering skills. This wonderful activity was made possible by a generous mini-grant from the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation, and we extend our heartfelt thanks for their support!
