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Mrs. Gaul's First Graders had fun and got creative while practicing their spelling words with Wikki Stix.
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Southern Columbia High School Student Council is proud to announce this year's HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK themes. Spirit Week will run from September 18 through September 22. Please pay attention to the themes that correspond with each building.
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The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:00 PM – Activities Committee 6:30 PM – Curriculum Committee meeting. 7:00 PM - Facilities/Finance Committee. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch/vH5Bmlxm5BE
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hURFEzQjM5Q1dRR0lLV01PTExCTFNMRkVCWSQlQCNjPTEu
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Ms. Merook's class recently practiced number formation with shaving cream and reviewed sight words during a game of "Swat It."
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6th Grade students reviewed the 5 elements of plot structure with a fun and exciting game of Plot Structure Showdown!
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Please see the attached flyer about a "Safer Choices" presentation in the High School Auditorium on September 11 from 6:30-7:30. Mike Domritz from The Center For Respect will be speaking. This presentation is free to the community thanks to contributions from the CSIU and SCA's S.A.V.E. club.
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Ecology students recently used a kick net to collect macroinvertebrates from Roaring Creek.
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Students in Mrs. Hower's 3rd Grade class completed a STEM activity to "Save Fred" without using their hands, by using only paper clips. Students worked together to put Fred back into his life preserver and back onto the boat.
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If you haven't already ordered your child's 2024 Yearbook, now is the time to do so. Jostens is offering the best deals and lowest prices over the next 7 days. Don't miss the chance to order your book(s) in the most affordable manner possible. Use the link below to order a copy for any of our three schools. Those looking to buy an Elementary book will need to search "G.C. Hartman Elementary." Buyers for the other two schools will search "Southern Columbia" and the associated school name. https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks#affiliate
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Mr. Rooney’s 4th Grade class participated in pool noodle relays in Miss Manley's gym class yesterday!
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Fifth Grade science students recently created DIY lava lamps to practice working safely in a science environment.
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"Before you judge someone, walk a mile in their shoes!"
6th Grade ELA students spent the first days of school developing empathy by engaging in an activity where they created a personalized shoe that celebrated THEM!
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Students in Mr. Williams’ Eighth Grade STEM Class spent time during the first week of school analyzing how to problem solve with other students while facing a communication barrier.
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Amanda Strocko has experienced significant successes during her time in FBLA. This past school year, she won a competitive election to become Vice President of Region 7. She placed first in Business Ethics at the regional level, and 4th at the state level, qualifying her for Nationals. At Nationals, she placed 3rd in the nation in Business Ethics and first in her capstone project on water quality, earning her the $5,000 prize. She also has earned a Keystone Leadership Award and was accepted into the Business Honor Society this past school year. SCA is proud of you, Amanda!
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The first day might have been exhausting, but not for these Tigers. The band spent the evening gearing up for Friday Night's game against Berwick!!
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The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:30 PM – Curriculum Committee meeting. 7:00 PM - School Board. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch/Ku4dOb0KS-U
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUNldaUjlXV0xSUUZFQjdKSktHWUhFUzVFUCQlQCNjPTEu
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Dear SCASD Community,
Our phone system is online as of 9:24 am on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Thank you for your understanding and patience while the issue was resolved.
We hope everyone has a great first day of the 2023-24 school year!
SCASD
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Dear SCASD Community,
Our phone system is currently down at 8:49 am on Monday, August 21, 2023. We are working on a solution. For emergencies at this moment, for any building, please call 570-764-3983 to speak with a school staff member.
We will post an update when fixed.
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It's already time to order your child's 2024 Yearbook. We understand that this not at the forefront of your mind with back-to-school preparations in progress, but Jostens is offering the best deals and lowest prices over the next 24 days. Don't miss the chance to order your book(s) in the most affordable manner possible. Use the link below to order a copy for any of our three schools. Those looking to buy an Elementary book will need to search "G.C. Hartman Elementary." Buyers for the other two schools will search "Southern Columbia" and the associated school name.
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The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:00 PM – Activities Committee meeting. 7:00 PM - Facilities/Finance Committee. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HasID5gjDMc
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUOUNNRVVHTjFWNEtXMElKVkRNRTJBS1lVMSQlQCNjPTEu
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