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Mrs. Stone's third grade class read Halloween books to Mrs. Madden's first grade class. They also wrote Monster Stories together.
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High School Spanish students visited Kindergarten classrooms this morning to teach the children about color words and sugar skulls.
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On Friday, October 28th Ms. Habowski, along with her BU co-op, did a lesson on adjectives. After reviewing and learning about adjectives, students came up with a list of adjectives to describe a pumpkin. Students then took turns writing their adjective onto the pumpkin.
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Students in Kindergarten and First Grade have been enjoying some Halloween sensory fun in the Library this week. Mrs. Kane-Gilger had students explore "witches' hair" and "Halloween tree seeds" as a sorting and counting activity. Students got creative while exploring the different textures and having a bit of fun.
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Which witches and wizards were casting splendid spells at SCA yesterday? We found these kind conjurers at G.C. Hartman Elementary School.
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Brian Knoebel, Knoebel's Amusement Park, came to share with 3rd Grade the original deed for land purchased from William Penn's son. The deed is 249 years old.
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Students in Second Grade worked with students from Fifth Grade to make predictions and conduct pumpkin experiments during Pumpkinology Day.
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On Monday, we celebrated Halloween Spirit Week with "Scarecrow Day" and today is "Tie-Dye Tuesday." The schedule for the rest of the week is as follows: Wednesday - Wizard or Witch Hat Wednesday, Thursday - Grade Level Color Day, Friday - Festive Friday (Halloween Costume or Fall T-Shirt)
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Kindergarten participated in an afternoon nature walk where they learned why leaves turn colors and fall to the ground in Autumn. They collected, observed, and investigated leaves and enjoyed the beautiful Fall day.
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2nd Graders enjoyed their fantastic field trip to Rohrbach's Farm Market on Thursday.
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Mrs. Gratti's 4th grade class is playing monster ball and Mr. Hauer's Kindergarten class is doing station activities in gym class.
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First grade students from Mrs. Hockenbroch's class and fourth grade students from Mrs. Diehl's class partnered up for a special treat of buddy reading to each other.
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Miss Hunter's 1st Graders met their new class pet today. The bunny's name is Butters.
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Students are exploring abstract art with line, shape, and color in the elementary art room.
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Officers Spotts and Spade from Locust and Ralpho Townships and Chief Kroh from the Elysburg Fire Department visited our school today for First Responder's Day.
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Today is First Responder's Day, and elementary students are being visited by some very special members of our community. Thank you for visiting our school and thank you for helping us to stay safe!
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The Hartman Fall Festival is underway on this beautiful Friday morning. Not only are the Elementary students having a blast, but parents, teachers, and High School student helpers are all taking part in the fun.
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Kindergarten classes were outside bright and early this morning learning how to march (with the help of the SCA Band) at the HARTMAN HUSTLE!!!
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October 27th – TRUNK OR TREAT
High School Student Council will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event from 6:00pm-7:30pm as a way to spread some community spirit and provide a positive outlet for our students. Please see the attached flyer for more details!
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Southern Columbia Area FBLA members are selling Ali's Fudge and Edible Cookie Dough! Please check out the SCA Fundraising Page to place your order and support SCA FBLA activities. Thank you!
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