In Ms. Brockenbury's fourth-grade class, Sinai Scientists recently collaborated on a hands-on project to recreate the layers of the ocean floor. Using Play Dough, the students crafted different layers, including the continental shelf, abyssal plain, and ocean trenches, to visualize how each part contributes to the ocean's ecosystem.
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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Ugly Holiday Sweater Spirit Day!
Perfect Attendance for November!
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.
Feedmore Information for December!
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
Sinai Elementary ECSE students participated in gingerbread themed activities!
Please see the link below for the required notifications.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f7w8nmwnkEtycVTBiBo5057ztotG9-_F/view?usp=sharing
Lego Learners in Mrs. Emerson's third grade class recently visited Mrs. Tingen's STEM lab to participate in a holiday Lego challenge. Students were given cards at random and when time was called students turned over their cards. Students then worked with a partner to create what they were assigned on their challenge cards.
5th Grade Sinai Scientists recently got to make their very one LED nameplates. They utilized their knowledge from the electricity unit to create their designs. Thanks to Hitachi for generously donating the kits!
Sinai PK3 students in Ms. Terry's class recently did a math lesson and incorporated making their own gingerbread house into the lesson!
Third grade students in Ms. Francis's homeroom recently engaged in a fun "cleanup" activity! They worked together to sort, separate, and study their Legos. The students sorted the Legos by color, making the process both organized and colorful.
While they were sorting, Mrs. Tingen encouraged them to study each Lego piece and transform it into something three-dimensional. The students showcased their creativity by building an ice skating park, a swimming pool, a 3D maze, and a Chinese tower. This hands-on activity allowed them to work together and explore their imaginative ideas!
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 through Friday, November 29, 2024 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
The Sinai Lego Learners in third grade recently participated in an exciting Thanksgiving Challenge. . Working in pairs, they created an array of Thanksgiving-themed items, including turkeys, hats, turkey legs, and even a wishbone.
Additionally, the students built a replica of the Mayflower and constructed a village for the Pilgrims to celebrate the first Thanksgiving. This engaging activity allowed the learners to express their creativity while learning about the history and traditions of the holiday.
Sinai Elementary School recognized students who earned Perfect Attendance during the month of October. Each student received a certificate and a prize. All students are encouraged to "Strive for Five".
Students and staff members at Sinai Elementary School wore blue on November 14 in recognition of National Diabetes Day. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.
Sinai Elementary School would like to thank ESA Solar Energy for their generous donation that was used to purchase Thanksgiving food baskets for several of our families. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to them because we're so appreciative of their compassion and kindness shown to us by supporting our school community. Pictured are Principal Ryan Russell, School Counselor Monecia Jackson, and ESA Solar Energy Representatives: Cara Romaine, Sabrina Dinis, and Taylor Haggins.
Ms. Emily is teaching Sinai's Pre-K students how to use pastels to trace shapes and how to blend colors to make more colors. The children also experimented with making various types of lines while designing houses. The children enjoy participating in the Pre-K Arts Academy for four year olds.
5th Grade Sinai Scientists Lego Marble Maze Challenge
The 5th Grade Sinai Scientists took on an exciting challenge to create the best Lego marble maze! Students were judged based on their engineering skills, creative thinking, and how well they designed a tricky maze for marbles to travel through.
To qualify, each maze needed to have both an entrance and an exit for the marble.
Pictured are the students who won first, second, and third place. Each winner received a "Great Job" trophy for their amazing designs!
