High School FCS classes spent their Monday morning making biscuits. Groups of students worked together to make these homemade treats and later enjoyed eating their creations.
Mrs. Serafini chose Ayden Hockenbroch for 8th grade SoCo STAR for 8th grade History. Academically, Ayden is lighting his American History on fire! Ayden comes to class prepared, turns assignments in on time, and is always ready to slay his tests. Personally, Ayden is kind, a leader, and quick-witted. Ayden is easy to joke with in class, and that quality makes his class period so much fun. Ayden works well with any students and is welcoming to of all kinds of people.
Mr. Kelchner chose Luke Davis as the January SoCo STAR in 8th grade Science. Luke brings a great spirit to his class, always having a positive attitude and a sense of humor. Luke is conscientious with his work and fully engaged in each class activity. He also treats others with kindness, compassion, and respect. Luke's positive energy and appreciation for a mutual running joke make him fun to teach, and his creative ideas and talents make him interesting to know.
Mrs. Campbell chose Jayden Laubach for the 8th ELA SoCo STAR for the month of January. Jayden consistently serves as a positive example for her peers. Her class engagement has been outstanding, and she routinely participates and adds ideas to our discussions. She approaches all tasks with integrity and is someone who can be counted on to be trustworthy, even when it is not the popular choice. She demonstrates tolerance toward others and stands out in the nonjudgmental way she approaches her peers. Furthermore, she completes all tasks in ELA to the best of her ability, even when those assignments may be challenging.
Mr. Cole chose Abby Tomb as the January SoCo Star for Math. Abby is works hard every day to master the math content that they have in class. She is always showing self-control, tolerance for others, astounding academic integrity, and respect for others. She is a shining example and a model student in math class.
High School Spanish students made their monthly visit to all of the Kindergarten classes to teach them some Spanish words related to Valentine's Day. They also had a special surprise for each of the children. Gracias to all of the high school students for the valentines!
Miss. Hunter's First Grade class teamed up with the Mrs. Zysset's Parenting class for a fun project. Second graders drew characters and wrote a story to go along with it. The Parenting class students turned their characters into stuffed animals that they were able to take home as their own!
Students in Mr. Roughton's Aviation class are learning about drag, one of the four forces of flight.
Ms. Rhodes' class took time on Friday to celebrate their 100th day of growing smarter in 2nd grade. First, Ms. Rhodes hid 100 Hershey Kisses and Rolos around the room. After finding them all, the students had to figure out how many equal shares they each got out of those 100 pieces. The class also made their 100th day snack out of cookies and created themselves as a 100 year old.
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following Committee meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:00 PM - Activities, 6:30 PM - Policy, 7:00 Facilities/Finance. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/uBVJGdml1KI
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUNzc3T1ZIMTJRMUkySE9BOFpMMUpMUjhXOC4u
Board Docs: http://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CMXRRV6DC2B8
Here are our musicians of the week: Marisa Rarig from Mrs. Spotts' class and Ethan Daubert from Mrs. Hower's class! Both students showed respect in Ms. Holtzman's room and were big helpers this week when it came to keeping the class on track and focused in the music room. Way to go you two!
Elementary students and teachers celebrated the 100th of school today. Gumballs were colored, necklaces were made, and hats were constructed (just to name a few activities) to celebrate this momentous day on the school calendar. Congratulations to our students and teachers for working hard and reaching Day 100.
Southern Columbia's Staff Spotlight for the second week in February is Mr. Kelchner. In the world of science, Mr. Kelchner is top notch! He is famous for making his lessons "come alive" with hands-on, interactive, and enriching assignments - we appreciate you!
Kindergarten students were given a fun new toy called a yo-yo ball today. They were invented by Kazumasa Hirouchi, a Japanese man, that created them out of old kimono fabric and rubber bands. His hope is to distribute them to children all over the world! So far, they have been given to children in Africa, Mexico, USA, Japan, Germany, and France. Thank you Mr. Hirouchi and all of his friends who helped make the yo-yo balls for us !!! They are so fun!
S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violence Everywhere) is clearing out their t-shirts again! Pictured are this year's gold shirts; so many students and faculty already have one already from the beginning of the year. If not, GOOD NEWS! We are selling them for $5.00 each.
They will be sold in the middle school during 11th period. If you're outside of school and interested in purchasing, please contact aborys@scasd.us.
GO TIGERS!
Mr. Johnston's 12th grade AP English class was hard at work on their chapter 1 quiz from the novella "Heart of Darkness" by Polish-English novelist, Joseph Conrad.
The following Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students qualified for the FBLA State Conference due to their successes at the regional level. They will compete at Hershey in April.
Bottom row, L to R: Lexi Leshinski (2nd place, Introduction to Information Technology), Sabrina Campbell (6th place, Introduction to Event Planning), Haley Connor (6th place, Introduction to Event Planning), Addison Charnosky (1st place, Introduction to Business Communication), Amanda Strocko (1st place, Business Law), Heather Cecco (3rd place, Business Calculations), Anesa Brown (4th place, Networking Infrastructure), Elizabeth Hodder (1st place, Supply Chain Management)
Middle row, L to R: Madalyn LeVan (3rd place, Introduction to Business Procedures), Aubrey Miller (6th place, Introduction to Event Planning), Saira Sodergren (3rd place, Introduction to Business Communication), Brandi Patterson (1st place, Advertising), MolliLyn Petro (Member at Large), Brooke Charnosky (1st place, Introduction to Information Technology), Campbell Kaczmarek (1st place, Organizational Leadership), Ashlynn Kuijpers (4th place, Business Law), Siena Rovito (4th place, Introduction to Marketing Concepts), Victoria Heffner (1st place, Business Law)
Top row, L to R: Dave Fegley (Advisor), Landon Ferrara (2nd place, Sales Presentation), Isaac Carter (2nd place, Sales Presentation), Daniel Marzeski (2nd place, Organizational Leadership), Aiden Corrigan (2nd place, Sales Presentation), Christian Kaczmarek (2nd place, Human Resource Management), Kate Moncavage (1st place, Make a Wish video), Gracie Keller (State Only Qualifier, Digital Video Production), Jenna Billig (1st place, Make a Wish video, 3rd place, Business Communication), Conlan Kaczmarek (6th place, Cyber Security), Ethan Rush (4th place, Help Desk), Todd Brosius (3rd place, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure), Andrew Sharrow (4th place, Political Science), Carissa Long (Advisor)
Not Pictured- Robert Long (1st place, Agribusiness), Gavin Krebs (1st place, Sports and Entertainment Management), Milind Kapadiya (2nd place, Computer Problem Solving), Ryan Crable (2nd place, Insurance and Risk), Aiden Brown (2nd place, Introduction to Business Communication), James Bender, Trent Conway, and Vincent Maresca (2nd place, Social Media Strategies), Jacob Hoy (3rd place, Agribusiness), Brendan Santore (3rd place, Help Desk), Grace Jones (3rd place, Introduction to Business Concepts), Madelina Eick (3rd place, Introduction to FBLA), Seth Hummel (3rd place, Securities and Investments), Makayla Baylor (5th place, Introduction to Financial Math), Maya Williams (5th place, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure), Sayla Chapman (5th place, Journalism), Ryan Hricenak (State Only Qualifier, Mobile Application Development), Victoria Conway (State Only Qualifier, Digital Video Production, 1st place, Make a Wish video)
The Southern Columbia E-sports team will face off against Danville Area on Thursday, February 9, at 6:00. The match will be streamed on the Danville Area School District YouTube channel. The Tigers currently sit atop the Central Susquehanna E-sports League standings with a 3-0 record and face a tough road matchup against the Ironmen. Be sure to tune into the stream and to support these student athletes on their quest for a league championship! The link for the match is: https://www.youtube.com/live/cvpUGDL3TSk?feature=share
The following students were chosen by Fifth Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as January 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: Charlie Whitbeck and Dylan Searfoss
Levi Heller is the Science Student of the Month. He is a dedicated, hardworking student. He completes all his assignments, assessments, and activities at a high level and in a timely manner. He is respectful to, and respected among, his peers and teachers alike. Levi comes to science class each morning ready to learn with a smile on his face.
Zavier Swank is the Geography Student of the Month. He has worked hard all year in class and has the grades to prove it. Beyond academic performance, his maturity, kindness to others, and his sense of humor are much appreciated. He has great leadership potential and is extremely respectful. He also does an outstanding job of balancing high academic performance with his extra-curricular activities.
Becca Kauffman is the ELA Student of the Month. Becca is a hard-working student who never lets a challenge stand in her way. She is responsible, committed to achieving success, and she is an overall kind and considerate individual. She works well with others and helps her peers in any way she can.
Madden Mayernick is the Math Student of the Month. Madden is a hard-working student who cares about her performance! She is always polite and respectful in class. She is always willing to help others and demonstrates many leadership qualities. Her attitude and work ethic are commendable.
Mrs. Gaul's class was visited today by Schmagel, the cat who acted in the movie "A Man Called Otto." The class was very excited to be able to interact with, ask questions and watch Schmagel do some of the tricks he performed in the movie.
The following students were chosen by the Sixth Grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as January'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!
January 2023: Caleb Sones, Anson Plock, Gage Fisher, Freya Fleming
First grade students participated in the February Kindness Challenge. They wrote positive messages on the playground with chalk to help spread kindness in the elementary school!
