Students at Sydnor Jennings participate in Fire Truck Safety.
Today, October 10, 2023 is World Mental Health Day. This is a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. It’s also a day to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help, no matter what you’re going through. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, students wore pink.
Virginia Farm to School Week will occur October 2-6, 2023.
The Crunch Heard ‘Round the Commonwealth increases awareness of Virginia farm to school programs. To celebrate the event, our schools in Halifax County as well as many others across Virginia will simultaneously take a bite out of a Virginia grown apple. Together, we will make some noise for farm to school programs! The “Crunch” is held during Virginia Farm to School Week each year. The Crunch will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness, students wore yellow or gold.
Students at Sydnor Jennings walked through the new CWD and screening system.
This week in Mr. Barksdale's STEM class, students learned about computer programming using Ozobots, pollination, and force and motion.
Faculty & staff wore red to support a co-worker and her family.
We would like to thank all the parents that came out and supported our 1st P.A.C. meeting.
Reminder: Picture Day: Tomorrow, September 26th
The Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 27th from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. We will have a lot of games and food for you and your child(ren) to enjoy! We will also be having a raffle for a chance to win some amazing prizes. Come out and support SJES.
*We are still in need of volunteers. Please contact us for more information.*
Students represented the first day of fall by wearing fall colors.
Mrs. Moser's Pre-K class used sponges and fall color paint to decorate a turkey.
Too many absences can keep students from succeeding in school. If students miss 10% of the school year, they are considered chronically absent.
Thank you to the employees of Presto for the generous donation of school supplies. Presto also donated products to our schools. We appreciate the donation so much!
Thank you to the employees of Presto for the generous donation of school supplies. Presto also donated products to our schools. We appreciate the donation so much!
Thank you to the employees of Presto for the generous donation of school supplies.
Presto also donated products for use in the schools. We appreciate the donation so much!
Kindergarten students conducted an experiment to see what would happen to a potato, banana, and an apple when it sits out over a period time. During the potato portion of this experiment, one was placed in water and one was not. Students will observe over the next few days to see what the out come is.
Ms. Covington's ECSE student used his skills to create truck art.
