5th Grade students enjoyed their March celebration for positive behavior. They had different activities to choose from including Battle Bots, dominoes, Lego building, board games, and computer games. We are very proud of their school conduct!
The following students were chosen by Fifth Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as March 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!
March 2023: Gavin Manney and Riley Snyder
The following students were chosen by Fifth Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as March 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!
March 2023: Gavin Manney and Riley Snyder
Fifth grade students made edible DNA models in Mrs. Lupold's Science classes last week.
This is a reminder that tomorrow, April 5, and Thursday, April 6, are snow make-up days. Tomorrow will be a full day, and Thursday will be a half-day with students being dismissed at 11:00 AM. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, April 11.
Congratulations to Mara Turner, Karissa Teichman, and Levi Everitt for being named 8th Grade Soco Stars for the month of February.
S.A.V.E. Club is selling t-shirts for grades K-12. Each t-shirt is $5 and pickup will be March 28th and April 4th from 3:00pm-5:00pm in the new gym lobby. Proceeds will benefit the S.A.V.E. Club and the Save A Life Walk. Please fill out the form if interested.
https://forms.office.com/r/BsS5FYFZ5e
The High School Science Club is selling Earth Day T-Shirts for grades K-12. Below is the order form and the shirt design. Shirts will be available to pick up during the week of April 17th. Funds will be put toward HS Science Club projects.
https://forms.gle/YFVsUxfvB3jduBYL7
Fifth Grade students received hygiene goodie bags after participating in a "Good Hygiene" lesson presented by Evangelical Hospital.
7th grade Science students showed off their creativity and knowledge of cellular processes during a recent project and presentation.
The 7th Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School proudly presents their SOCO STARS of the month:
Math - Aaron Yuskalis
Aaron is a hard worker and truly cares about his performance. He has great manners and is eager to succeed. Aaron communicates well in class and uses his time wisely. He is making significant progress in class and possesses a great attitude. Aaron is a wonderful example of a SOCO STAR!
Geography - Ethan Mika
Ethan has been a stellar student in geography all year long. He is always prepared for class, tests, and quizzes. He consistently and quickly makes up work when he is absent. He is friendly and kind to others and has a great sense of humor. He is helpful, well-behaved, and he serves as a role model for other students.
Science - Isabella Hoffman
Isabella is an outstanding student and classmate. She always has a positive attitude and is willing to help others. Isabella consistently performs at a high level on assessments, projects, and lab activities. She recently volunteered to present to her class for Heart Awareness Month in honor of her brother, who has a congenital heart defect. Isabella is a great role model for her peers and an excellent example of what it means to be a SOCO STAR!
ELA - Alexandrea Picarella
Alexandra is an exceptionally hard-working student and a positive role model. She completes her work thoroughly and on time, and she follows classroom procedures consistently. She is helpful and encouraging to other students in the class, and she is able to communicate well with all of her classmates. Alexandra is a wonderful example of a SOCO STAR!
Southern Columbia Area School District proudly presents "Bye Bye Birdie." The show will be performed March 23-25 at 7:00pm. Below is the link to purchase tickets for the show. Any questions can be sent to lholtzman@scasd.us. Community members can also come on Monday 3/20, Tuesday 3/21, and Wednesday 3/22 from 5pm-7pm in the New Gym Lobby to purchase tickets.
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/12-1234567/63c033a642555d3eba0828cb/tickets
Miss Johnson's class celebrated Pi Day by making dirt pies in class today. Pi Day has celebrated the famous number 3.14, and mathematics in general, since 1988. In 2009, the United States House of Representatives designated March 14 as Pi Day.
Students in Mr. Williams' STEM class have just begun a unit that requires students to use their coding skills from prior units in order to guide robots in completing tasks and courses located around the classroom.
This week's installment of "Teachers of Tomorrow" takes us to the Middle School. Tamara Bird is currently student teaching with Mr. Cole. You can learn more about her in the graphic below.
The following students were chosen by the Sixth Grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as February'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!
February 2023: Cheyenne Steiner, Gavin Trometter, Kailan Cole, Gianna Thomas
5th Graders were visited by the Columbia County Traveling Library today. Please see the attached flyers regarding how sign-up for a library account (free) and about the Traveling Library's Summer Learning Program. Additionally, their Read Across America Challenge started today. Please visit this link to learn more: https://columbiacounty.readsquared.com/
The following students were chosen by Fifth Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as February 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!
January 2023: Jena Knoebel and Silas Victory
FINAL REMINDER: Have you ordered your 2023 Yearbook yet? If not, visit the link below and search for your school(s) of choice. Books for G.C. Hartman Elementary, Southern Columbia Middle School, and Southern Columbia High School can all be ordered from the same site, but make sure you are ordering for the correct school if you are placing multiple orders. Thank you! https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks#affiliate
Freshman, Michaela Williams, will represent our school by playing her violin on WBRE TV station's "PA Live" program this afternoon (Thursday, March 2nd), which will air from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. Be sure to catch her performance! Congratulations Michaela!
Michaela & Violin
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