Introducing Miss Fletcher, our next featured student teacher! She’s currently collaborating with Ms. Habowski in 2nd Grade, where she’s blending her love for teaching with creative approaches to engage and inspire young learners. Stay tuned as we continue to shine a light on the remarkable student teachers who are leaving their mark in our schools each day! 🎓✨
At G.C. Hartman Elementary, Read Across America Week is one of the most exciting and anticipated events of the school year. Each March, the school celebrates reading with a week full of activities designed to inspire students and foster a love for books. The event aligns with Dr. Seuss's birthday, as it’s held during the first week of March. Local community members and high school students volunteer to read stories to the students, allowing them to experience the joy of hearing stories from different voices. It's a week that strengthens the bond between students, teachers, and the community, all while celebrating the magical world of books!
Contributor: Karleigh Sommers, Journalism Staff Member
Last Friday, the Southern Columbia Grades K-5 Daddy-Daughter Dance brought joy and excitement to the school as fathers and daughters danced the night away. This annual event provides girls with a special opportunity to create lasting memories with their dads, filled with fun, laughter, and bonding. It's safe to say it was another successful year, and everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating together. The event continues to be a beloved tradition, strengthening the connections between fathers and daughters in our community.
Contributors: Kylah Heath and Tori Heffner, Journalism Staff Members
Miss Sharrow and Mrs. Gaul's 1st Grade classes had an exciting visit from Valley Chemical Fire Company members and Smokey the Bear, who shared his story and safety tips. Meanwhile, Officer Glenn Wonsock delighted Mrs. Madden's class by reading "Fox in Socks." The students had a fantastic time meeting Smokey and enjoying a fun-filled reading session! 🐻👮♂️
It is Read Across America week. PJ day is tomorrow.
Southern Columbia Elementary and Middle School students had a unique educational opportunity when the Mobile Ag Lab rolled onto campus this week. This traveling classroom offered a fun and interactive way to explore the world of agriculture, providing students with lessons that highlighted how farming and related industries can improve their daily lives. The Lab educated approximately 470 students this week. The Mobile Ag Lab, a fully equipped mobile classroom, is designed to bring agricultural education directly to students. The program, which is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, provided an engaging, hands-on learning experience that covered topics ranging from how glue is made from milk to water analysis. Experiments taught in the lab also included germinating seeds under different conditions, creating crayons from soybeans, and testing the water capacity of different soils. High School FFA members helped with set-up, clean-up, supervision, and student assistance for the sessions. 🐄🌽
REMINDER! Don't miss your chance to own a yearbook and capture memories from this school year! The deadline to purchase a copy is tomorrow, Friday, February 28th. Remember, extra copies are not guaranteed to be available at the end of the school year, so make sure to order yours now before it's too late!
Purchase Link:
http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A07125300
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 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! 🌟
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.
Gearing up for Valentine's Day! Students in the high school Relationships course spend one day a week rotating between the Kindergarten classes. This week they traveled to Mr. Hauer's class and made Valentine's Day headbands! 💌
SCA Class of 2025 presents the Sixth Annual DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE.
Girls residing in the Southern Columbia Area School District in K-5th grade are cordially invited to a magical evening of dance. Bring your dad or a special someone! Chinese auction and snack items will be available to purchase. Students will receive a voucher for one free snack and drink item.
Friday, February 28, 2025
6:00-7:30 pm in the High School Old Gymnasium
Tickets are $20 per couple and each additional daughter is $5.00. Advanced sales have taken place in homerooms, and payment/forms can be given to homeroom teachers or the elementary and middle school offices on or before February 14th. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Any questions, please reach out to Amber Trometter and Emily Zysset.
Students in Mrs. Sharrow's Kindergarten class worked together and had fun building structures with 100 cups on Day 100. Look at those proud smiles! 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
HAPPY DAY 100 from Kindergarten!! 🎉
