First Graders participated in an instrumental petting zoo yesterday. Students just finished their unit on instrument families, and the high school band members were more than excited to share their talents and instruments with the children.
High School Spanish students made their monthly visit to all of the Kindergarten classes to teach them some Spanish words related to Valentine's Day. They also had a special surprise for each of the children. Gracias to all of the high school students for the valentines!
Miss. Hunter's First Grade class teamed up with the Mrs. Zysset's Parenting class for a fun project. Second graders drew characters and wrote a story to go along with it. The Parenting class students turned their characters into stuffed animals that they were able to take home as their own!
Ms. Rhodes' class took time on Friday to celebrate their 100th day of growing smarter in 2nd grade. First, Ms. Rhodes hid 100 Hershey Kisses and Rolos around the room. After finding them all, the students had to figure out how many equal shares they each got out of those 100 pieces. The class also made their 100th day snack out of cookies and created themselves as a 100 year old.
Here are our musicians of the week: Marisa Rarig from Mrs. Spotts' class and Ethan Daubert from Mrs. Hower's class! Both students showed respect in Ms. Holtzman's room and were big helpers this week when it came to keeping the class on track and focused in the music room. Way to go you two!
Elementary students and teachers celebrated the 100th of school today. Gumballs were colored, necklaces were made, and hats were constructed (just to name a few activities) to celebrate this momentous day on the school calendar. Congratulations to our students and teachers for working hard and reaching Day 100.
Kindergarten students were given a fun new toy called a yo-yo ball today. They were invented by Kazumasa Hirouchi, a Japanese man, that created them out of old kimono fabric and rubber bands. His hope is to distribute them to children all over the world! So far, they have been given to children in Africa, Mexico, USA, Japan, Germany, and France. Thank you Mr. Hirouchi and all of his friends who helped make the yo-yo balls for us !!! They are so fun!
Mrs. Gaul's class was visited today by Schmagel, the cat who acted in the movie "A Man Called Otto." The class was very excited to be able to interact with, ask questions and watch Schmagel do some of the tricks he performed in the movie.
First grade students participated in the February Kindness Challenge. They wrote positive messages on the playground with chalk to help spread kindness in the elementary school!
To help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, your child is invited to make him a cake! Please see the rules and details in the photo. Good luck and have fun!
Students in Mrs. Higgins' class worked on their math skills today while making brownies. They learned to measure ingredients, double a recipe, and divide mixtures. They enjoyed this delicious snack after they were done baking!
Macy Troup from Mr. Hauer's Kindergarten class and Michael Jones from Mrs. Rodgriguez's Kindergarten class were the first recipients of Ms. Holtzman's "Top Musicians of the Week" honor. These students showed Ms. Holtzman that they could use their listening ears, they followed all class rules, and actively participated in class!
Middle school science teacher Mr. Roth gave a presentation to Ms. Merook's 2nd grade class about owls, as the students recently did an art project on snowy owls.
3rd and 4th grade students who achieved 25 AR points or more were recently able to visit "Cafe Read A Latte." They were treated to a made-to-order hot chocolate and a donut while enjoying the atmosphere of our own cafe. Shout out to Mr. Roughton for creating the donut board for us!
The SCA Class of 2025 proudly presents the Fourth 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.
Friday February 17th 2023:
6:00-7:30 in the G.C. Hartman Elementary Gymnasium
Tickets are $10 per couple and each additional daughter is $2.00. Advanced sales have taken place in homerooms, and payment/forms can be given to homeroom teachers or the elementary and middle school offices by January 30th. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Any questions, please reach out to:
Mrs. Konyar-kkonyar@scasd.us
Mrs. Trometter-atrometter@scasd.us
High school Spanish students visited Kindergarten to teach them words about weather and clothing.
Second Grade students in Ms. Merook's class were recently deep in thought regarding their hopes and dreams inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King. They wrote about a dream that would make this world a better place.
Bocce Ball is Back!
Our Bocce Team will take on Shikellamy today at 3:30 PM in the Charles T. Nesbitt Gymnasium. Come out and support our team!
January is School Director Recognition Month! Join us in celebrating and thanking the Southern Columbia Area Board of Directors who volunteer countless hours each month to serve our students, schools and communities.
Just a friendly reminder to everyone that all Basketball games and Wrestling matches require a ticket purchased through Hometown to enter the gymnasium. This information is on the school's website or through the Hometown app. Students should purchase a student pass for $15.00. Please have your tickets ready when entering the building to expedite this process. No cash sales at the gates. Thanks for your time!