🤖➗ Coding Meets Math! ➗🤖
Scholars in Mrs. Saunders’s fifth grade class are putting their math skills into motion as they review division with Ozobots! Through this hands-on activity, scholars are practicing division concepts while also using coding, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Learning math is even more engaging when you can code your way through it! 💡🤖📚
Scholars in Mrs. Saunders’s fifth grade class are putting their math skills into motion as they review division with Ozobots! Through this hands-on activity, scholars are practicing division concepts while also using coding, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Learning math is even more engaging when you can code your way through it! 💡🤖📚
🤖🔢 Coding Meets Math! 🔢🤖
Scholars in Miss Farmer’s second grade class put their math and coding skills to work as they used Ozobots to review place value! Through hands-on exploration, scholars practiced identifying the value of digits while giving their Ozobots directions to navigate their learning activities. Learning math has never been so much fun! 💡🤖📚
Scholars in Miss Farmer’s second grade class put their math and coding skills to work as they used Ozobots to review place value! Through hands-on exploration, scholars practiced identifying the value of digits while giving their Ozobots directions to navigate their learning activities. Learning math has never been so much fun! 💡🤖📚
⛳🏌️ Fore! Learning Through Golf! 🏌️⛳
Our scholars are taking their learning outdoors as they discover the fundamentals of golf during PE! From practicing their swings to learning about technique, coordination, and sportsmanship, our scholars are building new skills while having fun. Great job, scholars—keep swinging! 💪⛳
Our scholars are taking their learning outdoors as they discover the fundamentals of golf during PE! From practicing their swings to learning about technique, coordination, and sportsmanship, our scholars are building new skills while having fun. Great job, scholars—keep swinging! 💪⛳
September is Attendance Awareness Month.
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
September is Attendance Awareness Month.
Save the Date!
The Night of Innovation will be held October 6, 2026 at HCHS. More details to come.
The Night of Innovation will be held October 6, 2026 at HCHS. More details to come.
🍂September Tech- Tip🍂
Don’t Fall for AI Tricks
Tip:
🍂 Talk with your child about how some images, videos, and answers online are created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and may not always be real or accurate. Encourage them to slow down and think about what they are seeing and hearing.
Why it matters:
🍂Elementary students often believe what they see and hear online. AI can create very realistic pictures, videos, and even voices, making it harder to tell what is real. Without guidance, this can lead to confusion, misinformation, and poor decision-making.
Pro Tip:
Teach your child to be a “digital detective” and ask:
👉 “Who made this?”
👉 “Is this real or computer-made?”
👉 “Does the voice sound natural or a little off?”
Let them know it’s okay to question what they see and hear.
Try This at Home:
Watch a short video together and practice noticing clues:
👉 Does the voice sound smooth or robotic?
👉 Do the mouth movements match the words?
👉 Does anything look or feel “off”?
👨👩👧 Parent Connection
Be mindful of what your child posts or shares online.
🍂AI tools can be used to edit photos, mimic voices, or alter videos in ways that may be misleading or harmful.
Helpful Reminder for Families:
👉 Avoid sharing personal photos publicly
👉 Use privacy settings when possible
👉 Talk with your child about asking permission before posting
Don’t Fall for AI Tricks
Tip:
🍂 Talk with your child about how some images, videos, and answers online are created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and may not always be real or accurate. Encourage them to slow down and think about what they are seeing and hearing.
Why it matters:
🍂Elementary students often believe what they see and hear online. AI can create very realistic pictures, videos, and even voices, making it harder to tell what is real. Without guidance, this can lead to confusion, misinformation, and poor decision-making.
Pro Tip:
Teach your child to be a “digital detective” and ask:
👉 “Who made this?”
👉 “Is this real or computer-made?”
👉 “Does the voice sound natural or a little off?”
Let them know it’s okay to question what they see and hear.
Try This at Home:
Watch a short video together and practice noticing clues:
👉 Does the voice sound smooth or robotic?
👉 Do the mouth movements match the words?
👉 Does anything look or feel “off”?
👨👩👧 Parent Connection
Be mindful of what your child posts or shares online.
🍂AI tools can be used to edit photos, mimic voices, or alter videos in ways that may be misleading or harmful.
Helpful Reminder for Families:
👉 Avoid sharing personal photos publicly
👉 Use privacy settings when possible
👉 Talk with your child about asking permission before posting
🌟🚀 May the Code Be With You! 🚀🌟
Our 1st grade scholars had an out-of-this-world Friday afternoon reward! ⭐ They put their coding skills to the test with a fun Star Wars coding activity on Code.org, using problem-solving, logic, and perseverance to guide their favorite characters through exciting challenges.
What a great way to end the week—learning, creating, and having fun! 💻✨ These young coders are definitely strong with the Force! 🌌
Our 1st grade scholars had an out-of-this-world Friday afternoon reward! ⭐ They put their coding skills to the test with a fun Star Wars coding activity on Code.org, using problem-solving, logic, and perseverance to guide their favorite characters through exciting challenges.
What a great way to end the week—learning, creating, and having fun! 💻✨ These young coders are definitely strong with the Force! 🌌
Please see the opportunities from the YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County.
We are partnering with Southside Behavioral Health and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office to bring Jermaine Galloway (Tall Cop Says Stop) to Halifax County for an important presentation focused on substance misuse prevention and recognizing warning signs.
We will also be hosting a community resource fair and would love for our local partners to participate and share resources with families.
Please join us on September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM at HCHS.
We will also be hosting a community resource fair and would love for our local partners to participate and share resources with families.
Please join us on September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM at HCHS.
🌱🌸 Growing Into Our Own Beautiful Selves! 🌸🌱
After reading Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden, our scholars discussed how, just like flowers in a garden, every person is unique and special in their own way. They then used their imaginations to pretend they were tiny seeds, slowly growing as they received rain and warm rays of sunshine. ☀️🌧️
Before long, our little seeds blossomed into beautiful flowers—each one as unique and wonderful as the scholar who created it! 🌷💛
After reading Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden, our scholars discussed how, just like flowers in a garden, every person is unique and special in their own way. They then used their imaginations to pretend they were tiny seeds, slowly growing as they received rain and warm rays of sunshine. ☀️🌧️
Before long, our little seeds blossomed into beautiful flowers—each one as unique and wonderful as the scholar who created it! 🌷💛
✏️ Learning, Creating & Celebrating in Kindergarten! 🎉
After learning about school expectations and reading about school experiences, the kindergarten scholars in Mrs. Cash’s class put their listening and following-directions skills to the test by creating edible pencils! ✏️🍪 They had fun following each step to bring their tasty creations to life—and, of course, eating them was the best part! 😋
What a fun and delicious way to learn! 💛
After learning about school expectations and reading about school experiences, the kindergarten scholars in Mrs. Cash’s class put their listening and following-directions skills to the test by creating edible pencils! ✏️🍪 They had fun following each step to bring their tasty creations to life—and, of course, eating them was the best part! 😋
What a fun and delicious way to learn! 💛
🔷 Exploring Plane Shapes with Pattern Blocks! 🔶
Our scholars had fun exploring plane shapes using pattern blocks! Through hands-on learning, they identified, combined, and created different shapes while building their understanding of shape attributes. Learning math is even more meaningful when scholars can touch, build, and explore! 📐✨
Our scholars had fun exploring plane shapes using pattern blocks! Through hands-on learning, they identified, combined, and created different shapes while building their understanding of shape attributes. Learning math is even more meaningful when scholars can touch, build, and explore! 📐✨
🤖📐 Learning Shapes with Ozobots! 📐🤖
Scholars in Mrs. Benson’s first grade class took their learning to the next level by using Ozobots to explore shapes and their attributes! Through hands-on coding and problem-solving, scholars identified shapes, examined their characteristics, and used technology to demonstrate their understanding.
What a fun way to combine math, coding, and creativity! 🌟💻🔷
Scholars in Mrs. Benson’s first grade class took their learning to the next level by using Ozobots to explore shapes and their attributes! Through hands-on coding and problem-solving, scholars identified shapes, examined their characteristics, and used technology to demonstrate their understanding.
What a fun way to combine math, coding, and creativity! 🌟💻🔷
🌟 My Future Is Bright in First Grade! 🌟
Our first grade scholars are dreaming big and discovering the power of choosing a word to guide their year! Inspired by One Word for Kids by Jon Gordon, our scholars selected a meaningful word to represent who they want to be and the goals they hope to achieve.
✨ From kindness and courage to confidence and success, these bright young minds are already thinking about the future and the person they want to become. Their futures are BRIGHT, and we can't wait to see their one word shine throughout the school year! 💛📚🌟
Our first grade scholars are dreaming big and discovering the power of choosing a word to guide their year! Inspired by One Word for Kids by Jon Gordon, our scholars selected a meaningful word to represent who they want to be and the goals they hope to achieve.
✨ From kindness and courage to confidence and success, these bright young minds are already thinking about the future and the person they want to become. Their futures are BRIGHT, and we can't wait to see their one word shine throughout the school year! 💛📚🌟
🌟 21st Century Shining Stars After-School Program! 🌟
We are excited to offer our scholars a FREE after-school program Tuesday–Thursday from 3:15–5:15 p.m.! The program includes hands-on STEM activities, homework support and tutoring, academic enrichment, character and social development, community guests, and fun physical activities. Dinner and transportation are also provided! 📚🚌🍽️
Parents/guardians, please complete and return the application for your child to participate in this wonderful opportunity. If you need a new application, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
We look forward to helping our scholars learn, grow, and shine! ⭐💚
We are excited to offer our scholars a FREE after-school program Tuesday–Thursday from 3:15–5:15 p.m.! The program includes hands-on STEM activities, homework support and tutoring, academic enrichment, character and social development, community guests, and fun physical activities. Dinner and transportation are also provided! 📚🚌🍽️
Parents/guardians, please complete and return the application for your child to participate in this wonderful opportunity. If you need a new application, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
We look forward to helping our scholars learn, grow, and shine! ⭐💚
Imagine a future where every career choice lights the way to purpose and prosperity. On Thursday, August 27th at 5:30 PM, join us at Halifax County High School for an exclusive screening of MULTIPLE CHOICE - a powerful film exploring the impact of career-based learning.
This isn’t just a movie night. It’s a chance to engage in a dynamic community discussion that could shape the future of career-connected education and workforce preparation in Halifax County and the greater region.
This event is FREE, but advance registration is required.
Click here to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pathways-to-purpose-and-prosperity-tickets-1993851743237?aff=odeccpebemailcampaigns&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=ebcampaigns&utm_campaign=55724631&utm_term=ctabutton&mipa=ABIdvVu2vch0CnIuRAGzaTdG0WjgHKyPBvc5PPZUpEf1XwfowFcoBseJeLyYe-YbfdSjX3-lMbbIelgsGmTa83ZScCYtVPpAjfMQEvYJZQSR-ywruSIdLazwCxeQ9bR2crflNRna3WMrURGCruPUMKDtfK8ZjTIMxU5KQxFyHn2zi-oSYjOMna66jGji0fvheo5pAijD8bzjMyugOKOOvgARJdzyNwYfNspqzO1e3iVroQv9ziZfQn91_VlTRMImQxGE979zKKcMePbt5Vg-NNBajueDIDytsw&fbclid=IwY2xjawTxlp9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMThsalZjTHo1VGpTb05uM0pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeqAwlLZymFkx9BkalsgbGTmPxvirn1BzLDpg05HKqW0K5QyEljXWe8-YSvAY_aem_gEoZ-bl1jlKMoEuJWDc8Gw
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation, and feel free to share this invitation with others who are invested in the success of students and economic development in Southern Virginia. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward unlocking new pathways for our youth.
Guests will enjoy a complimentary reception with light hors d’oeuvres and beverages prepared by HCHS culinary arts students.
Watch the trailer below for a sneak preview!
https://youtu.be/wroL0kvYJLs
This isn’t just a movie night. It’s a chance to engage in a dynamic community discussion that could shape the future of career-connected education and workforce preparation in Halifax County and the greater region.
This event is FREE, but advance registration is required.
Click here to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pathways-to-purpose-and-prosperity-tickets-1993851743237?aff=odeccpebemailcampaigns&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=ebcampaigns&utm_campaign=55724631&utm_term=ctabutton&mipa=ABIdvVu2vch0CnIuRAGzaTdG0WjgHKyPBvc5PPZUpEf1XwfowFcoBseJeLyYe-YbfdSjX3-lMbbIelgsGmTa83ZScCYtVPpAjfMQEvYJZQSR-ywruSIdLazwCxeQ9bR2crflNRna3WMrURGCruPUMKDtfK8ZjTIMxU5KQxFyHn2zi-oSYjOMna66jGji0fvheo5pAijD8bzjMyugOKOOvgARJdzyNwYfNspqzO1e3iVroQv9ziZfQn91_VlTRMImQxGE979zKKcMePbt5Vg-NNBajueDIDytsw&fbclid=IwY2xjawTxlp9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMThsalZjTHo1VGpTb05uM0pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeqAwlLZymFkx9BkalsgbGTmPxvirn1BzLDpg05HKqW0K5QyEljXWe8-YSvAY_aem_gEoZ-bl1jlKMoEuJWDc8Gw
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation, and feel free to share this invitation with others who are invested in the success of students and economic development in Southern Virginia. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward unlocking new pathways for our youth.
Guests will enjoy a complimentary reception with light hors d’oeuvres and beverages prepared by HCHS culinary arts students.
Watch the trailer below for a sneak preview!
https://youtu.be/wroL0kvYJLs
🍳☕ Breakfast for Our Amazing Staff! 💙🐯
We kicked off the new school year by celebrating the incredible staff members who make Sydnor Jennings Elementary School such a special place! A delicious breakfast was provided to help fuel our team as we prepare for another year of learning, growing, and inspiring our scholars.
A special THANK YOU to our Sydnor Jennings PTO for providing breakfast and helping us start the school year with full hearts and full stomachs! Your kindness and support mean so much to our staff and school community. 💙
We appreciate you, PTO, for all you do to support our Tigers! 🐯✨
We kicked off the new school year by celebrating the incredible staff members who make Sydnor Jennings Elementary School such a special place! A delicious breakfast was provided to help fuel our team as we prepare for another year of learning, growing, and inspiring our scholars.
A special THANK YOU to our Sydnor Jennings PTO for providing breakfast and helping us start the school year with full hearts and full stomachs! Your kindness and support mean so much to our staff and school community. 💙
We appreciate you, PTO, for all you do to support our Tigers! 🐯✨
📚✨ Welcome Back, Sydnor Jennings Scholars! ✨📚
The halls of Sydnor Jennings are once again filled with smiles, excitement, and the energy of a brand-new school year! 🐯💙 We are so excited to welcome our scholars back and look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, friendship, and unforgettable moments.
Here’s to a fantastic new school year, Tigers! Let’s make it our best one yet! 🎉📚🐯
The halls of Sydnor Jennings are once again filled with smiles, excitement, and the energy of a brand-new school year! 🐯💙 We are so excited to welcome our scholars back and look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, friendship, and unforgettable moments.
Here’s to a fantastic new school year, Tigers! Let’s make it our best one yet! 🎉📚🐯
