Southern Columbia's Staff Spotlight for the fourth week of March is the team of Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Semian. While they have different jobs, they share the elementary office. They are always extremely helpful and do everything with a smile! They are definitely our peanut butter and jelly - great together - hard to separate - we appreciate you both!
Junior Landon Ferrara took the initiative to attend the virtual AOPA ImaginAviation NASA Conference last month. At the board meeting, he shared what he learned including networking, innovation, and STEM. The project pilot for the X-59 aircraft was a presenter! Tiger Pride!
At Monday's school board meeting, Hunter Shirk was awarded the Citizen of the Month for March. Hunter, you are a kind-hearted student who truly cares about others. Keep up the great work! Tiger Proud!
Opening Night of Bye Bye Birdie was spectacular! Two more nights to see the show. See our website to get your tickets!
SOCO’s Introduction to Business class participated in the Husky Dog Pound yesterday. Students competed in a “Shark Tank” like simulation at Bloomsburg University. There were about 100 groups who participated in the event from all over the state. Great job to the Southern students who came up with an idea and had the courage to participate!
Fifth Grade students received hygiene goodie bags after participating in a "Good Hygiene" lesson presented by Evangelical Hospital.
Students from Southern Columbia Area School District, along with 18 other school districts throughout Carbon, Dauphin, Northumberland, and Schuylkill counties, will compete in the Spartan Games on May 9th. The Spartan Games will be held at North Schuylkill School District and include athletic events and carnival games. Today, athletes from Mount Carmel Area School District passed the torch to Southern Columbia athletes. The next stop for the torch is in Shenandoah Valley School District.
Amaya Copeland is student teaching in 1st Grade with Mrs. Hockenbroch. Our "Teachers of Tomorrow" feature allows you to learn a little more about Miss Copeland. She is really enjoying her time working in our elementary school.
7th grade Science students showed off their creativity and knowledge of cellular processes during a recent project and presentation.
Mr. Hauer’s and student teacher Mrs. Ivey celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with students by recognizing good deeds. Each time a good deed was recognized, the students were able to deliver a new holiday accessory to elementary school principal Mr. Fetterman.
The 7th Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School proudly presents their SOCO STARS of the month:
Math - Aaron Yuskalis
Aaron is a hard worker and truly cares about his performance. He has great manners and is eager to succeed. Aaron communicates well in class and uses his time wisely. He is making significant progress in class and possesses a great attitude. Aaron is a wonderful example of a SOCO STAR!
Geography - Ethan Mika
Ethan has been a stellar student in geography all year long. He is always prepared for class, tests, and quizzes. He consistently and quickly makes up work when he is absent. He is friendly and kind to others and has a great sense of humor. He is helpful, well-behaved, and he serves as a role model for other students.
Science - Isabella Hoffman
Isabella is an outstanding student and classmate. She always has a positive attitude and is willing to help others. Isabella consistently performs at a high level on assessments, projects, and lab activities. She recently volunteered to present to her class for Heart Awareness Month in honor of her brother, who has a congenital heart defect. Isabella is a great role model for her peers and an excellent example of what it means to be a SOCO STAR!
ELA - Alexandrea Picarella
Alexandra is an exceptionally hard-working student and a positive role model. She completes her work thoroughly and on time, and she follows classroom procedures consistently. She is helpful and encouraging to other students in the class, and she is able to communicate well with all of her classmates. Alexandra is a wonderful example of a SOCO STAR!
The following students have all been awarded "Musician of the Week" by Ms. Holtzman over the last few weeks. These students showed respect, helped others, listened well, followed rules, and participated in class. They served as great role models for their classmates.
Congratulations to Kennedy Devine, Chase Keefer, Madalyn Visnosky, Haley Hampton, Landon Persing, Hailey Gemberling, Levin Greco, and Ethan Heiser.
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:15 PM - Curriculum Committee - 7:00 PM - Regular School Board. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/HQC05Wcp9DQ
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUQjdKRTRKWVRBSE5ZRU9IU0QzU1pKQ1RTUS4u
Board Docs: http://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CNLSMS7360CC
Can you believe Mrs. Hockenbroch's first grade class was on a scavenger hunt to find the Pot of Gold!! it was filled with lots of goodies! 💚🍀
Students in Ms. Habowski's Second Grade class practiced math concepts to help build fruit loop rainbows in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
Additionally, students from Mrs. Rhodes and Ms. Habowski's Second Grade classes participated in an AG reading activity. Miss Ashley from Rohrbach's came to read to the students, and she did a small activity with the two classes.
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. Community members can also come on Monday 3/20, Tuesday 3/21, and Wednesday 3/22 from 5pm-7pm in the New Gym Lobby to purchase tickets.
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/12-1234567/63c033a642555d3eba0828cb/tickets
Lucky the Leprechaun visited Mrs. Higgins's classroom today. The students created a leprechaun trap, wrote letters to the leprechaun, and together with Mrs. Gledhill, the students observed and tasted "ALL THINGS GREEN." They enjoyed green pancakes, green gummy bears, green juice, green beans, green kiwi, green apples, green peeps, and green Jell-O. The students wrote about their observations and shared them with the class.
Mrs. Hower's 3rd Grade class had plenty of St. Patrick's Day spirit too!
Southern Columbia's Staff Spotlight for the third week of March is Mrs. Spotts. While payroll administrator is her real job, Mrs. Spotts can be found in "SPOTTS" all over the school helping out where she is needed. You may SPOT her serving lunch in the cafe - we appreciate you!
First Grade had a reading challenge over the weekend and was rewarded by getting to "pie" their teacher on Pi Day!
Mr. Lindenmuth's History Club sponsored a chess tournament to raise money for the Veteran's Day fund. The matches began today and there are 12 participants in Grades 9-12. 1st place in the tournament receives a trophy, a hand carved chess board, and the pieces.
