Caleb Cheddar and Hazel Becker were chosen as 5th Grade Students of the Month for September.
Academics are a top priority here at the Southern Columbia Middle School. Along with classroom learning, Seventh Grade Science also focuses on hands-on learning. Students recently participated in a lab to explore the impacts of particle motion in matter by thermal energy. They investigated the effects of increasing and decreasing thermal energy on physical properties of water including cohesion, adhesion, and surface tension. In this specific experiment, they were able to test if heat affected the amount of water droplets that could fit on a penny.
Contributors: MolliLyn Petro and Siena Rovito, Journalism Staff Members
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!
The following students were chosen by the Sixth Grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as September's SoCo Stars of the Month. These students were chosen because they have displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
September 2023: Dylan Searfoss, Jeremy Weikel, Talan Torres, & Mia Gensel
The Southern Columbia Cheerleaders held the 11th annual SCA Youth Cheer Night on Friday, September 22, during the Varsity home football game against the Danville Ironmen. Any students in 1st through 6th Grade were eligible to participate in this event. This year there were 63 youth cheerleaders in attendance. Each Varsity cheerleader was paired with 3-4 youth cheerleaders. The youth cheerleaders were able to perform chants, dances, and cheers on the Tigers’ sideline. They were also given the opportunity to stunt with the Varsity cheerleaders. The cheerleaders had a blast that evening cheering on the Tigers to a victory over Danville. The Southern Columbia Varsity cheerleaders want to thank all the participants and are looking forward to seeing everyone on the sideline again next year!📣🐅
Contributor: Aubrey Heath, Journalism Staff Member
Be sure to check out the Middle School Science booth at the Bloomsburg Fair this week!
This week in the Middle School, we found Mr. Kaseman’s Science class learning about the Scientific Method by making paper airplanes. Mr. Yost and Mr. Williams' MTSS classes were reading their AR books and catching up on any missed work at the end of the day.
High School Student Council will once again be hosting a Trunk or Treat event as a way to spread some community spirit and provide a positive outlet for our students. The event will take place from 6:00pm-7:30pm on Thursday, October 26, in front of the High School. Please see the attached flyer and spread the word about this event.
Southern Columbia High School Student Council is proud to announce this year's HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK themes. Spirit Week will run from September 18 through September 22. Please pay attention to the themes that correspond with each building.
6th Grade students reviewed the 5 elements of plot structure with a fun and exciting game of Plot Structure Showdown!
Please see the attached flyer about a "Safer Choices" presentation in the High School Auditorium on September 11 from 6:30-7:30. Mike Domritz from The Center For Respect will be speaking. This presentation is free to the community thanks to contributions from the CSIU and SCA's S.A.V.E. club.
If you haven't already ordered your child's 2024 Yearbook, now is the time to do so. Jostens is offering the best deals and lowest prices over the next 7 days. Don't miss the chance to order your book(s) in the most affordable manner possible. Use the link below to order a copy for any of our three schools. Those looking to buy an Elementary book will need to search "G.C. Hartman Elementary." Buyers for the other two schools will search "Southern Columbia" and the associated school name. https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks#affiliate
Fifth Grade science students recently created DIY lava lamps to practice working safely in a science environment.
"Before you judge someone, walk a mile in their shoes!"
6th Grade ELA students spent the first days of school developing empathy by engaging in an activity where they created a personalized shoe that celebrated THEM!
Students in Mr. Williams’ Eighth Grade STEM Class spent time during the first week of school analyzing how to problem solve with other students while facing a communication barrier.
It's already time to order your child's 2024 Yearbook. We understand that this not at the forefront of your mind with back-to-school preparations in progress, but Jostens is offering the best deals and lowest prices over the next 24 days. Don't miss the chance to order your book(s) in the most affordable manner possible. Use the link below to order a copy for any of our three schools. Those looking to buy an Elementary book will need to search "G.C. Hartman Elementary." Buyers for the other two schools will search "Southern Columbia" and the associated school name.
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks#affiliate
Despite last year's dry summer, our native species meadows, that were planted in the fall of 2021 by Native Creations, are in bloom and once again providing blankets of color throughout the campus.
Please see the attached Field Hockey Camp opportunities for this summer; they include a Tiny Tots Camp and a camp for students in Grades 1-8.
Attention parents of incoming K-8th grade girls: The SCA Girls Soccer Team is holding their 21st annual Girls Soccer Skills Camp! Camp will be held July 10-12th, 2023 from 5PM – 8PM. The cost of camp is $50 (non-refundable). Camp is for girls entering grades K thru 8 for the 2023-2024 School Year and is open to campers from SCA and all local school districts. The deadline to register is THIS FRIDAY, June 9th!! Camp Registration will be completed online this year: https://forms.gle/rVWqMzdU8f66S96d9
All K-12 Parents - if you are interested in having your child attend the SCA Summer STEM Camp here on campus from August 1-3, 2023, from 9 am to noon, please complete registration for each child using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/uyiBzLRfLr
Please be sure to read the documents on our social media pages prior to registering so you understand the responsibilities of both the parent and the camper. Please complete registration by June 12th.
