Here are some photos of 6th Grade Halloween fun from last week! 🎃
Reading is Sweet in 6th grade! Students who earned 25 AR points in the 1st marking period were treated with a donuts and & hot chocolate provided by Dunkin and SMART!
On Thursday, November 16, the Southern Columbia High School Varsity Club will be hosting the Powderpuff Game. The cost for spectators is $3 and only cash will be accepted. Come out and enjoy a great night of flag football!
In Elementary Library, Third and Fourth Grade students were treated to a virtual author visit from R.L. Stine, "The King of Horror" on Halloween. Stine read excerpts to our students from the first book of his Goosebumps "House of Shivers" series called "Scariest.Book.Ever." This book was just released last month. Students were also able to interact with Stine and ask him questions, and they played trivia at the end of the visit. Third and Fourth Grade students received a copy of the book as a gift from our librarian to have as a memory from the visit.
We invite all local business and industry leaders, parents, educators, and community members to attend the upcoming Local Advisory Committee meeting for Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Southern Columbia Area High School on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 6:45 PM in the Southern Columbia Area High School Library, located at 812 Southern Drive, Catawissa, PA. Your involvement and input are crucial in shaping the future of CTE programs in our district.
Agenda Highlights:
-Review of current CTE programs and their impact
-Updates on program growth and development
-Opportunities for community partnerships
-Program Expansion
-Open Discussion
Why Attend? Participating in this committee meeting provides a platform to:
-Influence the direction of CTE in our school district
-Learn about the latest developments in CTE education
-Share your valuable insights and perspectives
Your engagement is vital in ensuring that our CTE programs continue to meet the needs of our students and align with industry standards.
It is that time of year again. G.C. Hartman's Fall Book Fair is almost here! The fair will take place in person on your child's library class day from Monday, November 13 through Friday, November 17. Members of HART, or parents/guardians who have their clearances on file with the school, can sign up to help work the fair. Please follow this link to the Sign-Up Genius if you are interested. There is also information on the HART page as well.
Thank you for your time and help in making sure our kids have a successful fair!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F49AFAA28A0FF2-45856104-book
Pictured are the winners of the Family and Consumer Sciences carved and painted pumpkin contests. Child development students were tasked with painting a pumpkin based on a children's book. Students in foods classes were tasked with using their knife skills to carve a pumpkin. Pumpkins were voted on at the SCA Trunk or Treat night.
The third installment of "Together We're Tigers" takes us to the high school.
Standing (Left to Right)
Alec Sharrow: Technology Support Specialist in his 1st year at SCA
Kristen Vitkauskas: High School Science Teacher 27 years in education and 22 years at SCA
Dean Brewer: Physics Teacher with 32 years in education and 30 years at SCA
Andrea Borys: World Language Teacher with 20 years in education and 11 years at SCA
Linn Robinson: Spanish Teacher with 22 years in education and 19 years at SCA
Seated (Left to Right)
Richard Roughton: Technology Education Teacher and Cooperative Education Coordinator with 15 years in education and 4 years at SCA
Shannon Troutman: Mathematics Teacher with 29 years in education and 26 years at SCA
Maria Nunkester: Mathematics Department Head and HS Math Teacher with 29 years in education and 27 years at SCA
Tina Kistler: High School Math Teacher with 27 years in education and 23 years at SCA
Here is our next edition of "Together We’re Tigers"!
Standing (Left to Right)
Dave Fegley: 6th Grade Math Teacher with 10 years at SCA
Jena Nestico: Middle School Learning Support Teacher with 14 years in education and 11 years at SCA
Tiffany Bloom: 6th grade ELA Teacher with 19 years in education and 14 years at SCA
Cheryl Gipple: ACCESS Secretary with 20 years at SCA
Julia Frey: Learning Support Teacher with 17 years in education and this is her 1st year at SCA
Connor Fulmer: Middle School Emotional Support in his 1st year at SCA
Seated (Left to Right)
Connie Lupold: Fifth Grade Science and Math Teacher with 31 years in education and 22 years at SCA
Tammy Toczylousky: Middle School Teacher with 34 years in education and 28 years at SCA
Gwen Yost: Paraprofessional with 2 years working at SCA
Michele Petro: 8th Grade Learning Support with 30 plus years working at SCA
Fifth Grade has had a week filled with learning and fun. Good behavior was recently celebrated with a lively game of rock paper scissors in the gym. Fifth Grade Science students were also introduced to the scientific method this week through the use of a pendulum experiment.
The following students were chosen by Fifth Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as October 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!
October 2023: Britton Gum and Marlowe Schock
Friday was a music-filled night here in Tiger Nation! The Music Department had so many things to celebrate on Friday at the football game. First, we celebrated our three Seniors: Sophia Boucher, Ethan Rush, and Patrick Lobos. We then had the combined 5-12th Grade Choir and Alumni Choir, made up of 85 people, singing the National Anthem. Finally, we had a loud and proud alumni band night. We even had guest conductors helping our drum major, Saira Sodergren! We all had a blast. Thank you to everyone who came out.
Students who earned the 1st Marking Period celebration got the opportunity to participate in the “6th Grade 2023 Kickball Classic.” There were four teams that competed. In the end, it was Team Observation coming out with the championship over Team Metaphor. Team Fraction defeated Team Safety in the Third Place game. Pictured are the members of the championship team that won the title game by a close margin of 9-8. Congrats to Team Observation!
Over the next couple of months, we will be posting a feature called "Together We’re Tigers" in an effort to celebrate our wonderful faculty and staff. We are very fortunate to have these hard-working individuals serving our community. Here is our first group:
Back Row (Left to Right)
Becky Blass: Paraprofessional with 23 years at SCA.
Janae Semian: Elementary Admin Assistant with 5 years at SCA.
Paula Wittenrich: Paraprofessional with 25 years at SCA.
Front Row (Left to Right)
Lindy Gaul: 1st Grade Teacher with 12 years in education and 7 years at SCA.
Stacey Hockenbroch: 1st Grade Teacher with 17 years in education and 8 years at SCA.
Abbie Ziegert: 2nd Grade Teacher with 16 years in education and 3 years at SCA.
Shelley Pfirman: 3rd Grade Teacher with 30 years in education and 25 years at SCA.
Six FBLA students attended the Kalahari State Leadership Workshop. Students had the opportunity to attend impactful workshops, learn more about competitive events, and network.
We have very talented art students who are always up to something creative. Follow the High School Art Room's Instagram to see the day-to-day happenings in the art room.
https://www.instagram.com/scahs_art/
Happy Halloween! 🎃
The Field Hockey team's service project this season involved raising money for the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Money was raised by a T-shirt sale and bake sale. The final tally was $601.35. The team also participated in Trunk or Treat on Thursday.
Some spooky sights were seen around G.C. Hartman Elementary School last week. We saw witches and wizards, sleepy zombies in their pajamas, and a number of costumed characters seeking treats, not tricks. 🦇🎃👻
On Thursday evening, the Southern Columbia High School Student Council sponsored the 4th annual Trunk or Treat. Thank you to all of the clubs, groups, and sports teams that made it a huge success! This event was able to provide a fun and safe Halloween activity to over 600 kids! 🎃 👻
The following 7th Grade students were selected as September SoCo STARS Students of the Month: Kailan Cole (Science), Olivia Rhoads (Geography), Noah Hockenbroch (ELA), Malachi Morris (Math).
