Southern Columbia's Staff Spotlight for the second week of March is Mrs. Kane-Gilger. Dr Seuss said, “Reading can take you places you have never been before.” Her creativity in the library brings reading to life for our elementary students - we appreciate you!
Foundations of Art students created low relief sculptures by using additive and subtractive methods with clay. After sculpting and a bisque fire, the students glazed their designs to add color and durability to the sculptures.
This week's installment of "Teachers of Tomorrow" takes us to the Middle School. Tamara Bird is currently student teaching with Mr. Cole. You can learn more about her in the graphic below.
The following students were chosen by the Sixth Grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as February's SoCo Stars of the Month. These students were chosen because they have displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
February 2023: Cheyenne Steiner, Gavin Trometter, Kailan Cole, Gianna Thomas
The Pennsylvania State Police will be presenting a Female Law Enforcement Experience hosted by Bloomsburg University on March 22 from 9-Noon. This program is open to any female in grades 9-12 who are interested in learning about law enforcement. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Miss Benfer’s Business class celebrated National Oreo Day yesterday by making their own flavor Oreo and designing packaging that would go along with it. It was fun to see new, creative ideas.
The SoCo Esports team is tournament ready! Game faces on! Let's go Tigers!
Support the Esports team today as they compete in the finals of the Central Susquehanna Esports League. The A team's first match starts at 12:00 PM and the B team's first match begins at 12:35 PM. Watch live at the following link -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5X97bWpD_g
Due to road conditions, all schools in the Southern Columbia Area School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay today, Tuesday, March 7th.
Below is the tentative schedule for the SCA Esports team at the Central Susquehanna Esports League playoffs. The “A” team finished the season with a 5-1 record and are the 2 seed in the tournament. The “B” team finished the season undefeated with a 6-0 record and earned the 1 seed. The “A” team can qualify for the state tournament by making the championship match. The link to the live stream of the Tiger team matches is listed below. Tune in to cheer on your Tigers! Please support these student athletes and wish them best of luck in their quest for a league championship!
Tentative Tournament Schedule on Tuesday, March 7th
A team
A team Quarterfinal – Southern vs Warrior Run @ 10:00
A team Semifinal - @11:00
A team Final - @ 12:30
B team
B team Semifinal – Southern vs Warrior Run @ 10:35
B team Final - @ 12:05
Link: https://youtube.com/live/t5X97bWpD_g
Read Across America Week concluded today with a variety of guest readers across a number of different classes in G.C. Hartman Elementary School. We are so thankful for all of the readers who volunteered their time throughout the week.
Southern Columbia's Staff Spotlight for the first week of March is Mrs. Zysset. With her positivity, helpfulness, and creativity our students learn the fruitfulness of FCS! Mrs. Zysset is the "main ingredient" in helping our students become independent - we appreciate you!
5th Graders were visited by the Columbia County Traveling Library today. Please see the attached flyers regarding how sign-up for a library account (free) and about the Traveling Library's Summer Learning Program. Additionally, their Read Across America Challenge started today. Please visit this link to learn more: https://columbiacounty.readsquared.com/
Our second installment of "Teachers of Tomorrow" takes us to G.C. Hartman Elementary School, where Madison Hiltpold is student teaching with Mrs. Petro. We hope you enjoy getting to know our aspiring educators over the next couple of months.
Just as Middle School students did last week, High School students practiced "Stop The Bleed" techniques with emergency personnel from the Elysburg Fire Department on Thursday afternoon. Hands-on work was preceded by a morning presentation on identifying and caring for life-threatening bleeds prior to the arrival of highly qualified medical personnel at the scene of an injury.
The following students were chosen by Fifth Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as February SoCo Stars of the Month. These students were chosen because they have displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
January 2023: Jena Knoebel and Silas Victory
Southern Columbia is a great place to work, especially if you have children in school! Having a schedule that closely follows theirs, allows you to attend their extra-curricular activities, and have days off when they do.
The District is currently accepting applications for the following:
Emotional Support/Learning Support Teacher.
Mega Sub - works every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Secretary to the Director of Special Education.
Assistant Head Cook (High School).
Full-time 1st Shift Custodian.
Full-time Cafeteria Custodian.
Check out our Employment page for more information and to start your application process through the online Employment Interest Form.
FINAL REMINDER: Have you ordered your 2023 Yearbook yet? If not, visit the link below and search for your school(s) of choice. Books for G.C. Hartman Elementary, Southern Columbia Middle School, and Southern Columbia High School can all be ordered from the same site, but make sure you are ordering for the correct school if you are placing multiple orders. Thank you! https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks#affiliate
Freshman, Michaela Williams, will represent our school by playing her violin on WBRE TV station's "PA Live" program this afternoon (Thursday, March 2nd), which will air from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. Be sure to catch her performance! Congratulations Michaela!
Michaela & Violin
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School Nurse Mrs. Spade and School Police Officer Kent Lane both read to Mrs. Pfirman's Third Grade class yesterday. The entire grade was also surprised with a special visit from Thing 1 and Thing 2 (also known as Mrs. Spotts' brothers) while their mother read to the students.
