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Some spooky sights were seen around G.C. Hartman Elementary School last week. We saw witches and wizards, sleepy zombies in their pajamas, and a number of costumed characters seeking treats, not tricks. 🦇🎃👻
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On Thursday evening, the Southern Columbia High School Student Council sponsored the 4th annual Trunk or Treat. Thank you to all of the clubs, groups, and sports teams that made it a huge success! This event was able to provide a fun and safe Halloween activity to over 600 kids! 🎃 👻
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On Tuesday, October 24, 5th Grade students from Mrs. Lupold and Mrs. Toczylousky's classes visited the elementary school to help Mrs. Habowski's 2nd Grade class with their annual Pumpkinology Day. Students worked together to make predictions and complete a number of pumpkin experiments. Pumpkins were picked by 2nd grade students last week on their Fall Fun Field Trip to Rohrbach's Farm.
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Join the Southern Columbia High School Student Council for a ghoulishly good
time at their Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, October 26, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
But that's not all—the Title I Federal Program is teaming up and hosting a “Witch Book Will You Choose?"
literacy event at the Trunk or Treat. All K-4 SCA students can snag a free book
when they stop by our table. Don't miss out on this community spirit-filled
Halloween celebration!
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4th graders in Mr. Rooney's class worked on their monsters for Halloween in Mrs. Brown's art class last week. Additionally, Kindergarten received a visit from High School Spanish students and they made masks for Day of the Dead.
Contributor: Trent Conway, Journalism Staff Member
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Last week, young scientists in Mrs. Ivey’s 3rd Grade class were brewing up some Halloween magic in the classroom! Using magnets, they conjured tissue ghosts for their Friday STEM project. This hands-on experiment was a delightful mix of science and spookiness, making learning a thrilling adventure.
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Attached is spirit week days for next week 10/23-10/27
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Hello Miss Sharrow's First Grade Families! I just sent an email to your student's email address. This is how you will sign up for conferences. It must be through the student's email address, as it will not work with any other email addresses. Your child's email information is the same as their computer login. If you have any questions, please let me know! Thank you! -Miss Sharrow
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Fall Fun Spirit Week will be held at G.C. Hartman Elementary during the week of Oct. 23. Please see the flyer for details on which theme will be featured each day. 🎃👻🦇
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We have some more pictures to share with you from First Responders Day. Thank you again to all of our volunteers!
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Today was the First Responders Day at G.C. Hartman Elementary School. Students got to see the practices and procedures that our local Fire and Police stations follow in order to keep us safe. Chief 270 Sharrow said, “It was a great turnout from the first responders. The HART volunteers did a great job welcoming us, and the students and teachers were full of energy and very attentive.” Officer Spotts, Locust Township Police Department, loves this event. “It’s great to be out here with the kids,” he said.
Contributor: AJ Wetzel, Journalism Staff Member
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The National Honor Society recently held a Red Cross blood drive. Many students helped save lives by donating blood for the first time. Thank you to all those who donated!
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Students in Mrs. Madara's Third and Fourth Grade STEM classes recently participated in an apple stacking challenge. Students were only allowed to use toothpicks and Play-Doh while attempting to build the tallest apple tower possible. Marisa Rarig, Cecilia Krieger, Leah Mensch, and Mollie Dermes built the tallest tower out of all of the Fourth Grade classes with a tower that stood 21 and ¾ inches tall!
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The annual Harvest Festival took place today at G.C. Hartman Elementary School. This yearly event, sponsored by HART, is filled with games and activities for all students. Student helper, Senior, Andrew Sharrow said, "This event is a very nice opportunity for the students to really experience the fall festivities that are coming up." Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Gessner said, “Every year students look forward to this event and every year HART doesn’t disappoint them. We appreciate all the effort and help that goes into this fun day." Thank you to HART and to all of the student helpers who made this great event possible!
Contributor: AJ Wetzel, Journalism Staff Member
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Second Graders had a great time making full-sized sunflowers in Mrs. Brown's Art class. Students are pictured in the art room proudly displaying their painting skills. Students also practiced their fine motor skills by cutting out their masterpieces very carefully and then practiced knot-making, using raffia, to embellish the stem. Students focused on the elements of line, shape, pattern, and color. Blending their paint was encouraged. All Second Grade classes will have their flowers displayed in the hallway outside of the large group area in the elementary school during the fall season.
Contributors: Sabrina Campbell and Ava Bixler, Journalism Staff Members
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The Southern Columbia Student Section will be wearing pink tonight at the home football game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. They are encouraging other attendees who wish to support this cause to also wear pink to the game tonight. Go Tigers!
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First Grade Families, tomorrow is the Hartman Hustle, please remember to have your student wear sneakers and comfy clothes. The Harvest Festival is also tomorrow, so it is going to be a fun day!!
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Hi Families! Tomorrow is going to be a fun day in Kindergarten! We will start our day with the Hartman Hustle and the Harvest Festival. Please help your child to wear sneakers and comfy clothes. We will also be celebrating earning lots of Paw Points with a popcorn, movie, and movie activity!
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Mr. Hauer's Kindergarten class is in the Fall spirit. Check out their hallway full of projects!
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Third Grader Adalyn Dickey is SCA's Citizen of the Month. She is an all-around wonderful student. She is a hard worker, a great leader, and a sincere friend. Adalyn tries hard to do her best, and she excels in all academic areas. She has an amazing personality, and she brings out the best in her classmates. She is a role model to them, and they look up to her. Adalyn is a kind, considerate, and thoughtful girl who consistently puts the feelings of others first. Adalyn volunteers to help other students with schoolwork or with feeling successful and good about themselves. Adalyn is a well-rounded young girl both in school and outside of school. She gives 110% to her academics and she does it all with a smile. We are very fortunate and proud to have Adalyn in our district.
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