🎄December🎄 Tech Tip
🎄The Gift of Digital Balance🎄
Tip:
If your child is getting a new device this holiday season, set it up before wrapping it. Turn on parental controls, install updates, and adjust privacy settings together.
🎄Remind children not to share sensitive information online, like their full name, address, or holiday travel plans. A little preparation now helps keep the season merry and safe.
Helpful Website/App:
Family Link by Google – families.google.com/familylink
Free tool for setting screen time limits and managing app use on kids’ devices.
🎄The Gift of Digital Balance🎄
Tip:
If your child is getting a new device this holiday season, set it up before wrapping it. Turn on parental controls, install updates, and adjust privacy settings together.
🎄Remind children not to share sensitive information online, like their full name, address, or holiday travel plans. A little preparation now helps keep the season merry and safe.
Helpful Website/App:
Family Link by Google – families.google.com/familylink
Free tool for setting screen time limits and managing app use on kids’ devices.
Due to forecasted freezing rain in parts of the county, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The weather team will reevaluate conditions in the morning. If needed, another alert will be sent. Twelve-month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 through Friday, November 28, 2025 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Reminder: Feed More is today at South Boston Elementary School from 3:30 to 5:00. We hope to see you there!
Students in Ms. Libby Redd’s Kindergarten classroom created a special “Spoon of Thanks” to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving! Each student decorated their own gratitude spoon to take home and share with their family.
The tradition is simple and meaningful: the spoon is passed from person to person, and whoever receives it shares one thing they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Ms. Redd's class would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
The tradition is simple and meaningful: the spoon is passed from person to person, and whoever receives it shares one thing they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Ms. Redd's class would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Interim reports for the second 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.
Feedmore will be at South Boston Elementary on Tuesday, November 25th. For more information, see below! We hope to see you there!
After listening to the story Turkey Trouble, students in Ms. Lopez's class discussed the sequence of events and then brought the story to life by programming Ozobots to travel to each event in the correct order.
What a fun way to combine literacy, sequencing, and coding skills! This activity was facilitated by Mrs. Heidi Ward, ITRT.
Students in Ms. Spencer’s third grade class recently traveled back in time to Ancient Egypt! Using ClassVR goggles, students explored the banks of the Nile River, walked through an ancient Egyptian temple, and stood before the incredible Pyramids of Giza.
This exciting virtual adventure was made possible by Mrs. Heidi Ward, ITRT at South Boston Elementary School.
This exciting virtual adventure was made possible by Mrs. Heidi Ward, ITRT at South Boston Elementary School.
Students in Mrs. Nelson’s 5th grade class had a shocking good time exploring electricity! Using Makey Makey, they tested all kinds of items to discover which were conductors and which were insulators. Then they dove into an electricity simulation, working together to create a closed circuit that made their light bulbs shine bright!
A big thank you to Mrs. Heidi Ward, ITRT for South Boston Elementary, for this hands-on learning fun! ⚙️✨
A big thank you to Mrs. Heidi Ward, ITRT for South Boston Elementary, for this hands-on learning fun! ⚙️✨
Please take a moment to view the flyer below for exciting information about our First Annual Community Christmas! We hope you’ll join us for this festive celebration and help make it a wonderful kickoff to the holiday season. 🎄✨
All schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day.
To honor Veterans Day, our first graders enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Hatz, who read a favorite story and answered questions about service.
Mrs. Hatz proudly served in the United States Navy for thirteen years. She enlisted right after high school because she dreamed of becoming an air traffic controller. She completed boot camp in Orlando, Florida, and then continued her training in Memphis, Tennessee, where she gained the skills needed for her career.
After training, Mrs. Hatz requested to be stationed in Spain, but she was instead assigned to Sicily, Italy, where she served for three years as an air traffic controller during several significant world events. She later served in Virginia Beach, guiding military aircraft as they practiced over the ocean. Eventually, she worked at a master jet base, where she was responsible for the entire airfield and all airport operations.
During her service, Mrs. Hatz earned a Navy Achievement Medal. After thirteen years, she transitioned out of the Navy, but her service remains a source of great pride for her and her family. Today, her favorite role is being “Mom-Mom” to her six grandchildren.
Mrs. Hatz proudly served in the United States Navy for thirteen years. She enlisted right after high school because she dreamed of becoming an air traffic controller. She completed boot camp in Orlando, Florida, and then continued her training in Memphis, Tennessee, where she gained the skills needed for her career.
After training, Mrs. Hatz requested to be stationed in Spain, but she was instead assigned to Sicily, Italy, where she served for three years as an air traffic controller during several significant world events. She later served in Virginia Beach, guiding military aircraft as they practiced over the ocean. Eventually, she worked at a master jet base, where she was responsible for the entire airfield and all airport operations.
During her service, Mrs. Hatz earned a Navy Achievement Medal. After thirteen years, she transitioned out of the Navy, but her service remains a source of great pride for her and her family. Today, her favorite role is being “Mom-Mom” to her six grandchildren.
Students in Ms. Snead’s First Grade class had an exciting lesson on Internet Safety! After reading the story Chicken Clicking, students worked together to solve clues and break out of an internet-themed Escape Room. Along the way, they answered important safety questions and learned smart tips to help keep them safe while using the internet. After their successful escape, students celebrated with a fun Chicken Dance dance-off
On Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, there will be a presentation at HCHS called Hidden In Plain Sight. Join local parents and other caring adults for an immersive experience designed to give you the skills needed to recognize risky behaviors in young people. This presentation is for adults only. Refreshments will be provided.
Congratulations to South Boston Elementary's October Students of the Month! We are so proud of these students for their hard work, kindness, and leadership.
🦃Sharing Stories, Not Just Screens🦃
Tip:
Use technology to preserve family memories this Thanksgiving. Have your child record a short interview with a grandparent or relative using a phone or tablet. Save the audio or video to create a digital family story archive that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Helpful Website/App:
Book Creator – www.bookcreator.com
Kids can easily make and share digital books filled with family photos and stories.
Tip:
Use technology to preserve family memories this Thanksgiving. Have your child record a short interview with a grandparent or relative using a phone or tablet. Save the audio or video to create a digital family story archive that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Helpful Website/App:
Book Creator – www.bookcreator.com
Kids can easily make and share digital books filled with family photos and stories.
Join local parents and other caring adults for an immersive experience designed to give you the skills needed to recognize risky behaviors in young people. Refreshments provided. Presentation is for adults only.
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✨ What a fantastic day at Owen's Farm for Mrs. Rich's Kindergarten class! They fed adorable farm animals, explored a pumpkin patch, and enjoyed a fun hayride!
