Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.
Our Read-A-Thon starts Monday October 7, 2024.
About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.
We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323831373731/1and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates.
Thanks so much,
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School
Students wore red, white, and blue outfits on September 11th to honor the memory of those lost and to celebrate national resilience, promoting unity and patriotism in their school community.
Ms. Dishmond's 4th grade students reviewed the scientific method through a hands-on experiment with the Sphero Bolt robot. They programmed the robot to travel at various speeds and measured the distances it covered. Throughout the experiment, they created hypotheses, identified independent and dependent variables, collected data, and drew conclusions based on their findings.
To our Sydnor Jennings Elementary School families,
We're very excited about our upcoming Read-A-Thon fundraiser and want to share an amazing opportunity for local businesses. If you own, manage, or know of a business that would like to support our school, consider becoming a Read-A-Thon sponsor. By becoming a sponsor, a business will gain exposure to thousands of individuals who are all passionate about supporting literacy and our community.
Hurry, as there are only a limited number of digital and printed sponsorship spots available, including an exclusive Literacy Champion sponsorship. Reserve sponsorship spots today by clicking the link below. As always, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your support of our school community.
https://www.read-a-thon.com/ads/options/63040
Warm regards,
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School
Students in Ms. Dishmond's 5th grade class explored how atoms behave in solid, liquid, and gas states using virtual reality goggles. After immersing themselves in this interactive learning experience, they applied their new knowledge by creating models of atoms in each state of matter using play dough.
Lexia® is proud to partner with families and the Virginia Department of Education to help fulfill the state’s ALL In Tutoring priority! We are excited to announce we are now offering information sessions specifically designed for Virginia families. Click on the link below to learn more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zIhLUlBU1XY4-nLs0Vq1XOaCII4jgQDb/view?usp=sharing
What is a literacy screener? Have you heard about VALLSS? Click on the link below for an informational sheet for families.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oJjA4ir1O-Ydg5SOuiqWKfEnf3spzMTI/view?usp=sharing
🌟 Exciting news for our Pre-K students! 🎉 They're diving into the world of technology by exploring Chromebooks, unlocking new opportunities for creativity and learning. 💻 Join us as we empower our little learners to embrace the digital age and spark their curiosity! 🌈✨
Thank you to Dollar General Literacy Foundation for our 2024 youth literacy grant! Funding received will support our nonfiction and chapter book collections. #dollargeneralliteracygrant
To honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,, today students wore gold and/or yellow.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.
In compliance with Virginia State Law and the Virginia Department of Education’s Frequency of Fire and Lock Down Drill requirements, students in Halifax County Public Schools will participate in required fire and lockdown safety drills during the next two weeks.
In Ms. Dishmond's classroom, fifth and fourth graders engage in a hands-on activity where they construct towers using marshmallows and toothpicks, fostering teamwork and collaboration. This project not only promotes creativity and problem-solving skills but also allows students to apply the scientific method by hypothesizing about structural stability, experimenting with designs, and observing the outcomes of their constructions. Through this interactive experience, students learn about engineering principles while enjoying the process of trial and error, ultimately enhancing their understanding of both science and teamwork.
In Ms. Doss's second-grade class, students conducted an experiment using gummy bears to explore how different liquids—vinegar, water, salt water, and sugar water—affect their size and texture. They observed osmosis: gummy bears shrank in vinegar, swelled in plain water, shriveled in salt water, and absorbed liquid in sugar water, with varying results based on sugar concentration. This interactive experiment enabled students to grasp basic scientific principles through direct observation and hands-on learning.
We are so excited to be participating in this fundraiser this year! Information will be sent home on Monday, August 19th.
World's Finest Chocolate Kickoff!
Thank you to Southern Piedmont Land and Lake Association of Realtors Public Relations Committee for the donation of school supplies.
Please keep this in mind as our buses will be back on the roads in the morning!
Please click on the link for more information about CoverVa,
https://coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/learn/coverage-for-children/back-to-school/?utm_campaign=b2s2024&utm_content=2advocates3eng2024&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Due to the tornado watch, we are ending elementary open house at this time. Please be safe.
