Mrs. Gaul's First Grade class enjoyed a story from a classmate to learn more about Heart Awareness during February's Heart Awareness Month.
Over the past two weeks, Mr. Kelchner's 8th Grade science students shared their knowledge with students from Mrs. Spotts' 3rd Grade science classes. Since the 3rd Graders have been learning about the moon, they visited Mr. Kelchner's 8th Grade classroom for a more in-depth study of the moon's cycle of phases. First, Mr. Kelchner used bright lights at the front of the classroom to represent the sun and provided each student with a Styrofoam model of the moon. He guided students through the cycle of phases as they used their models to watch the patterns of light change on the moon's surface. Since the 8th Graders learned about this topic in great detail, they made the perfect helpers to assist the 3rd Grade students. The 3rd Graders were given Oreo cookies and tasked with the challenge of scraping away the icing to create each of the eight phases of the moon. Then, they used their Styrofoam models to help them place the cookie phases in the correct order. If they got them all correct, they were awarded with new cookies that they could eat! 🌑🌒🌓
Friday is the deadline to purchase a yearbook for all three schools! Extra copies will be very limited.
Link to purchase:
http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A07125300
The CSO STEM Club recently made a trip to Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg for a hands-on tour of what happens behind the scenes at a hospital.
Students in Mrs. Becker's Accounting class played Accounting Monopoly today. Miss Joyce, the student teacher, had students document their transactions in a ledger as they proceeded through the game. Transactions like rental income, rental expenses, salary transactions when passing go, and revenue and expenses incurred from the Chance and Community Chest cards were recorded in an Excel spreadsheet ledger.
⭐Congratulations to our 8th Grade SoCo Stars for January!⭐
Left to right: Isabella Long - ELA, Gavin Richard - History, Orion Wojtowicz - Math, Noah Esworthy - Science
Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:
Anticipated Social Worker - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
Anticipated Aviation Educator - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are writing to inform you of important updates regarding our district's safety protocols and traffic patterns. Please take a moment to view the attached video, which provides detailed information on the new metal detector policy and the revised traffic patterns. These changes will be implemented on February 27th for the high school and middle school, and on March 3rd for the elementary school. The link to the video will be posted on scasd.us and our Facebook for future reference.
Your cooperation and support in ensuring the safety and smooth operation of our schools are greatly appreciated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0gLRzDFEs0
The Southern Columbia Area School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Friday,February 21st.
The Elementary School got into the Valentine's Day spirit last Friday with a day packed full of exciting activities that brought joy to both students and teachers alike. In preparation for the holiday, students designed and decorated Valentine bags and boxes, showcasing their creativity as they eagerly anticipated the exchange of cards and treats. The festivities continued as some classrooms cozied up with movies. Meanwhile, other classes shared delicious snacks, further adding to the fun. Both students and teachers had a blast. 💌
Contributors: Makayla Baylor, Tori Heffner, and Ava Bixler - Journalism Staff Members
Southern Columbia High School kicked off a thrilling morning with a special Shark Tank-themed assembly, featuring Jared Ebersole, a 2019 alumnus, who shared his remarkable experience of appearing on the popular TV show Shark Tank.
Ebersole, now a successful entrepreneur, captivated students with his inspiring story of perseverance, creativity, and self-confidence. He recounted his journey from high school, where he first became interested in business, to presenting his product to a panel of seasoned investors.
Students were eager to hear firsthand how Jared navigated the competitive world of business and were given the opportunity to ask questions about the fascinating process, with Elementary Gifted students also having the chance to engage with him after the high school presentation, leaving them inspired by his journey. Ebersole made sure to emphasize the importance of pursuing one’s passion, taking risks, and never giving up.
The assembly was an exciting opportunity for students to gain insight into entrepreneurship and the world of startups, leaving them motivated to chase their own dreams with determination.
Contributor: Saira Sodergren - Journalism Staff Member
Meet Miss Gracie Brosious, our newest featured student teacher! Gracie is currently teaming up with Mrs. Hower in 3rd Grade, sharing her enthusiasm for teaching and innovative ideas with the students. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the incredible student teachers who are making a real difference in our schools every day! 🎓✨
Congratulations to Aubrey Haile, Southern Columbia's Citizen of the Month! 🌟
Aubrey is celebrated for her outstanding contributions to the community and her positive influence on those around her. Her dedication and kindness make her a true role model. We are proud to honor Aubrey for her remarkable efforts and achievements. Keep shining, Aubrey! 🌟
Lunch at GC Hartman Elementary today will be CHICKEN CHEESE STEAKS due to product mislabeling by our food vendor. This is only at the Elem. School. Thank you!!
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:30PM - Curriculum Meeting , 7:00PM - Board Meeting. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVDSVBNC53Q
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUMDI0UTVXWlNaVE1GM1g1NjFLRUxaTkxPWiQlQCNjPTEu
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DDRNVJ619EB8
Cooking on Your Own students made connections between the current chapter of study, vegetables, and international foods when they were treated to an authentic Italian cooking demonstration by Italian exchange student, Vanni. Vanni prepared one of his favorite dishes, spinach gnudi. Students then had the opportunity to sample the dish. Bon appetit!
Meet Mr. Kyler Gunuskey, our next featured student teacher! Kyler is currently working alongside Mrs. Nestico in 6th Grade, bringing his passion for teaching and fresh perspective to the students. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the amazing student teachers who are making a real difference in our classrooms every day! 🎓✨
We're thrilled to announce a new feature showcasing the amazing student teachers in our school district! 🌟 Our talented journalism students will be highlighting individuals who are shaping the future of education. Our first student teacher is Miss Julian Wheeler, who is teaching in Mrs. Spotts' 3rd Grade classroom.
Stay tuned as we continue to help you get to know more incredible student teachers making a difference in our classrooms! 🎓✨
Audrey Maciejewski, a 4th grader, developed a digital presentation and an interactive lesson on basic Spanish vocabulary for her independent project in the Gifted class. She presented the lesson to Mrs. Gaul's 1st Grade students, with the assistance of Paisley Major.
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:00PM - Activities Committee , 6:30PM - Policy Committee , 7:00PM - Facilities/Finance Committee . The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miDaqXvudlU
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUMU1MSFo3WlVBVUVCT1BKVENLTE43RUJINCQlQCNjPTEu
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DB2PH264A08E