Parents/Guardians take a few minutes to view the mid-year Technology Update from the Tech Office. The link provides updates in addition to a demo of learning tools to help students. View the update at the following YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn3xm2kIn_8
Fifth Grade Science students investigated adaptations and natural selection in a Bird Beak Simulation Activity last week.
Wrestling Fans check out the attached graphic for information for the upcoming District 4 Wrestling Championships to be held at Williamsport High School 2/24 and 2/25.
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 7:00 PM - School Board. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch/TNCq4YxvUvQ
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hURVk4Nlo4Wkk0V1lLNVNTSEoySEJMOUM0Sy4u
Board Docs: http://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CMXTZ578FD75
REMINDER- SCA has a Non-Instructional Day on Monday, February 20. There is no school for students tomorrow.
Southern Columbia's Staff Spotlight for the third week in February is Mrs. Brown. She shows her students where to look but doesn't tell them what to see helping them to truly appreciate art. Mrs. Brown always paints us a rainbow here at Southern - we appreciate you!
Students in 2nd grade have been learning about our world. Mrs. Rhodes' students created a human compass rose to learn directions.
Isabella Hoffman, 7th grade, recently did a presentation for her classmates for American Heart Month. Isabella is inspired to educate and raise awareness about heart health by her younger brother, who has a congenital heart defect. We are so proud of this impressive young lady!
On Wednesday night, 17 teams and 68 players participated in our second Trivia Night of the school year. Congratulations to our winning team, “We Forget.” They scored 34/40 points through 4 rounds. Team members are Ryter McCoog, Milind Kapadiya, Jon Patterson, and Max Kehler! 📚 ✏️
Students in 2nd grade recently completed research about Pennsylvania. They learned how to do a Google search for our state tree, flower, and animal. They then went on to research some fun and interesting facts about PA.
The Class of 2023 now officially has three 1,000-point scorers in Girls Basketball. Pictured, from left to right, are Ava Novak, Alli Griscavage, and Loren Gehret. Novak’s milestone came earlier in this year’s regular season at home against Mount Carmel Area. Griscavage hit the mark in the opening round of the PIAA Class 2A playoffs last year at home in a win over Elk Lake. Gehret made her history in the final home regular season game this season in a victory over Shikellamy. On two different occasions, two classmates topped the mark on the Boys side and once before on the Girls side. This is the first time that a trio has done it at SCA. Remarkably, it is only the second time this century that three players from the same graduating class accomplished the milestone throughout all of District 4.
February is Heart Awareness Month. Hudson, a second-grade student in Ms. Habowski's class, read a book and presented information on Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) in honor of his little brother.
The following students recently participated in County Band:
Middle School- Karissa Teichman, Karlene Wiehe, Dillen Whitley, Mara Turner
High School- Evelyn Staugaitis, Ethan Rush, Sophia Boucher, Sadie Boucher, Isabelle Honabach, Sarah Eyer, Mason Laubach, Saira Sodergren
Additionally, Sophia Boucher (11th Grade) participated in PMEA District 8 Band.
Southern Columbia Area School District proudly presents "Bye Bye Birdie." The show will be performed March 23-25 at 7:00pm. Below is the link to purchase tickets for the show. Any questions can be sent to lholtzman@scasd.us.
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/12-1234567/63c033a642555d3eba0828cb/tickets
In a 42-31 win over Shikellamy on February 13th, senior point guard Loren Gehret became the 12th player in program history to score 1,000 career points. She scored a game-high 15 points in a 42-31 win over the Braves in the final home regular season game of her career. The milestone came off an offensive rebound that she finished off with a layup early in the fourth quarter. Loren joins SCA elementary school teacher Erin (Snyder) Spotts as the second athlete in school history to score 1,000 points on the basketball hardwood and tally 100 goals on the soccer pitch.
7th grade science students performed various experiments to explore chemical reactions and equations as well as the chemical and physical properties of matter.
Two-Dimensional Design students are enjoying the process of painting with acrylic paint on canvas. Students had a choice of painting an Abstract Still Life or Pop Art. Everyone is happy with their choices and their works in progress certainly reflect that.
Follow the High School Art Room on Instagram @scahs_art to see more!
First Graders participated in an instrumental petting zoo yesterday. Students just finished their unit on instrument families, and the high school band members were more than excited to share their talents and instruments with the children.
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.
