All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.
Sinai Elementary School fourth grade students were able to participate in the Jamestown-Yorktown Outreach Programs. The students enjoyed getting to see artifacts and learn more about the history of Jamestown. The program provided more opportunities for learning that we could do with just our typical resources. Thank you to the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation Teacher Mini-Grant for this opportunity!
Sinai Elementary School fourth grade students were able to participate in the Wizard of Oz play. The students enjoyed the play, many of which had never attended a theatrical performance. The students enjoyed engaging in activities comparing the play with the movie they had seen and even with the book. Thank you to the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation Teacher Mini-Grant for this opportunity!
Write up for Amazement Square:Thanks to a generous education grant from HCPS, our 2nd-grade students recently enjoyed an exciting trip to Amazement Square. At this interactive children's museum, students explored four floors of hands-on, engaging exhibits designed to make learning both fun and educational.
One of the highlights of the visit was an exhibit where students investigated how a bird's beak shape affects its ability to gather food in different habitats. Through this hands-on activity, students learned about adaptation and the importance of physical traits in the survival of species. The trip was an unforgettable experience, sparking curiosity and excitement for learning in all who attended.
The kindergartners' field trip to Danville Science Museum was a total success! The students enjoyed every aspect of their trip. Our students were able to reinforce classroom lessons with hands-on explorations. They experienced the Dome Theatre Room by reclining in luxury seating watching a video about seasons and changes over time. They were truly amazed! They explored butterflies, talked about the life cycle, and created their very own butterfly to take home! A Super Great thanks you to Halifax Education Foundation for making this experience possible.
Mrs. Rutherford's class was able to visit The South Boston Museum and The Botanical Garden at Edmund's park thanks to a grant from the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation.
Sinai Elementary would like to recognize Evelyn Tutor, as the designer and artist of this year's ceiling tile. Each year at Sinai a fifth grade student is selected to design and paint a ceiling tile that will be placed in our hallway to recognize our fifth grade class for that year. Congratulations, Evelyn! You did an amazing job. Pictured with Evelyn are Mrs. Francine Davis, Principal and Sandy Oakes, Administrative Assistant.
After attending the VESOL Alliance conference, Mrs. Rutherford used some of the techniques taught to bring the book FISH to life for her students. The students learned about pollution of the ocean and how they could help clean up the ocean just like the main characters, Finn and Skip.
To sneak in a little extra SOL review during art Sinai's Storytellers were born. Mr. Conner, the art teacher worked with Ms. Emerson's ELA classes to help develop fictional stories. The students had develop their literary elements before they could begin writing their story. Once they wrote their story, the students had to edit for errors before completing a final draft. When the students were finished, they were able to illustrate their story. Huge shout outs to Mr. Conner, Mrs. S. Davis, and Mrs. Baynes without their help, the extra review couldn't have happened. Even bigger shout outs to these 3rd graders who worked so hard, and told some pretty terrific stories
Twin Day at Sinai Elementary! Double the kindness!
Mrs. Rutherford's class was able to attend the Halifax County Little Theater's production of 101 Dalmatians that KS to a mini grant from Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation.
Sinai Elementary Yard Sale for tomorrow has been cancelled due to impending rain.
Second grade students at Sinai Elementary sent a little SOL Encouragement to the 5th graders as they review and prepare for their upcoming SOL tests. "Donut Stress About the Test" doughnuts were a tasty and welcome treat for the 5th graders!
Ms. Snead and Mrs. Baynes' 2nd grade students have been learning about plant life cycles and parts of a plant. The students recycled their milk cartons and yogurt cups to use for the activity. They started with putting the seeds into bags with a wet paper towel, and hanging them in the window to sprout. Once they sprouted, the students had hands-on experience with planting their seeds into soil. While planting their seeds, they also completed a worksheet to label the parts of a plant.
Thank you to our local Reeses Farm Fresh for being so kind and donating soil and cucumber and Zinnia seeds!
What's my shadow? How do you make a shadow? Sinai Scientists in Ms. Goode and Mrs. Lipscomb's classes at Sinai Elementary recently learned about shadows and how to make their own. Students used flashlights and created their own shadows and worked with a partner.
Sinai students who recently presented a STEM demonstration at the Principal's Meeting in April enjoy a Bojangle's Feast for their awesome presentations!
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5th grade students at Sinai Elementary engaged in a hands-on activity to explore circuits, series circuits, open and closed circuits, as well as kinetic and potential energy, by constructing a bristle-bot. Using the end of a toothbrush, a vibrating motor, a battery, two-sided tape, and pipe cleaners, they built these innovative bots. This project was made possible by a mini-grant from the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation, whose generosity we greatly appreciate. Special thanks to Mrs. Lewis, ITRT, for leading this inspiring project.
Students at Sinai Elementary were recognized for achieving Perfect Attendance during the month of March. Each student received a certificate and a prize.
