Teacher Cadets - The faculty/staff and students from South Boston Early Learning Center would like to thank Rebecca Saunders, Matilda Martin and the Teacher Cadets from Halifax County High School. These high school students gained valuable experience by working with our students once a week. They were positive and willing to help as needed. We appreciate them.
South Boston ELC - April PTO Craft Day – Students enjoyed creating a spring craft that was sponsored by South Boston Early Learning Center’s PTO. We would like to thank all the volunteers and PTO Board Members for making this activity a huge success. Over 20 volunteers helped the students with this craft activity.
South Boston ELC - Recycling and Earth Day – The students in Ms. Stoner’s and Mrs. Carr’s class at South Boston Early Learning Center discussed Earth Day. They also discussed recycling and were able to recycle various items.
South Boston ELC - Mini-Grant Activity - Students in Ms. Shelton's class, at South Boston Early Learning Center, participated in fairy tale STEM activities. The pictures show the students experimenting on how to build a house for the 3 Little Pigs that cannot be blown down by the wolf. The fairy tale STEM activity kits were made possible through a grant provided by Halifax County Education Association.
South Boston ELC - Professional Development - Occupational therapy staff provided education on sensory integration and the benefits for multisensory learning for some of the faculty/staff at South Boston Early Learning Center. OT staff educated on the eight sensory system functions, identification of individualized sensory needs for students and proactive strategies to support sensory regulation in the classroom. The faculty/staff were provided education on sensory strategies including the use of sensory bins with various textures, play based proprioceptive movement exercises, examples of classroom modifications, pediatric yoga poses, and various breathing techniques that could be implemented in the school environment.
South Boston ELC - Teacher of the Year – Congratulations to Kayla Edmunds. She is being recognized as South Boston Early Learning Center’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year.
South Boston ELC - Excellence in Service Award – Congratulations to Roxanna Martin. She is being recognized as South Boston Early Learning Center’s 2023-2024 Excellence in Service Award Nominee.
South Boston ELC - Grandparent Breakfast and Book Fair – The students at South Boston Early Learning Center enjoyed breakfast with their families at the center. They were able to shop at the Book Fair with their families also. We would like to thank Food Services for accommodating over 130 adults.
South Boston ELC - Cybersecurity Professional Development – The faculty/staff at the South Boston Early Learning Center recently engaged in a Cybersecurity Professional Development Session. This training equipped them with the skills to safeguard against identity theft, recognize phishing emails, and secure their IOT devices. The invaluable knowledge gained will not only enhance their safety
within the school environment but also fortify their online security at home. Heidi Ward, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT), conducted the session.
South Boston E.L.C. - Perfect Attendance – The students at South Boston Early Learning Center were recognized for having perfect attendance during the 3rd nine weeks.
Report cards for the third nine weeks may be viewed on the Campus Portal. If you need assistance with the portal or need a paper copy of the report card, please contact your child's school.
It is time for our Book Fair! Join us for the Book Fair on March 25-29. We are inviting our Grandparents to have Breakfast with us on Tuesday, March 26th. Here is the link for the Book Fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/southbostonearlylearningcenter
South Boston ELC - Breakfast Surprise – The students and faculty/staff at South Boston Early Learning Center were surprised with a visitor for breakfast. Lift Off, Sodexo’s Mascot, welcomed everyone with a smile!
Kindergarten registration is being conducted at all elementary schools on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 and Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please register the child at the elementary school in your school zone. 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 registration.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3536/HCPS/3304994/Census_Verification_Form_Blank_24-25_Fillable_.pdf
South Boston ELC Student of the Month - Students that attend South Boston Early Learning Center received Student of the Month awards for the month of January.
South Boston ELC Student of the Month - Students that attend South Boston Early Learning Center received Student of the Month awards for the month of December.
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
REMINDER:
All schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents' Day.
South Boston ELC - 100th Day Celebration – The students and faculty/staff from South Boston Early Learning Center celebrated the 100th day of school.
