5th graders enjoyed their AR pizza party this week. Students needed to earn at least 20 points during the first marking period to qualify for the party.
The following students were chosen by Fifth Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as November 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!
November 2022: Bobby Jones and Tori Haupt
Dr. Cindy Reck, Bloomsburg University Chemistry Professor and SCA parent, visited Mr. Roth's 7th grade science class to do some hands (and mouths)-on chemistry. Students learned about food chemistry, emulsions, and fermentation and got to taste some of the products of their experiments.
The following students were chosen by the sixth-grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as November'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!
The Tech Ed Club is selling black and gold leather ornaments for $5.00 each. Stop in the High School office to see them on display and pick yours up today!
Congratulations to our Girls Soccer Team for qualifying for the State Final on Friday, Nov 18, at 10AM at Eagle View MS, Mechanicsburg. There will be no school on Friday to allow students & staff to attend the game. Make-up day will be Feb 17. Best of luck girls! Bring home gold!
Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for a Head Girls Track and Field Coach for the 2022-2023 school year. Visit the Employment page of the District website for more information and for instructions on how to apply.
The following students were chosen by the Sixth Grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as October's 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!
October 2022: Noah Hockenbroch, Nathan Kreisher, Owen Eyer, and Zoe Swank
7th Grade Students of the Month
Jack Garrigan is the October ELA SOCO STAR of the month. Jack is always courteous and respectful in class. His leadership qualities shine through as he sets a strong example for his peers by consistently following class procedures.
Carter Mensch is the October Math SOCO STAR of the month. Carter is an exemplary student. He is always prepared for class and ready to learn. He has a great work ethic along with a terrific attitude/personality.
Garrett Pesarchick is the October Science SOCO STAR of the month. Garrett comes to science class with a smile on his face every day. His positive attitude and genuine interest in what we learn enhances the classroom experience for everyone.
Ethan Stahl is the October Geography SOCO STAR of the month. Ethan displays all of the qualities of a SOCO STAR. He is an incredibly hard worker and never lets anything stop him from reaching his goals.
The following students were chosen by eighth-grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School SoCo Stars of the Month for October 2022. These students were chosen because they displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
Jace Malakoski, Aidyn McHale, Leah Fenstermacher, Lauren Hauer
6th Grade students celebrated just how sweet reading is with Dunkin Donuts and hot chocolate provided by SMART. To secure their place at this celebration, students had to earn 25 or more AR points by the end of the first marking period.
The following students were chosen by Fifth Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as October SoCo Stars of the Month. These students were chosen because they have displayed self-control, integrity, and resilience within the classroom. Congratulations to Malania Harmon and Will Visnosky!
Thanksgiving Spirit Week will take place November 14-18. Please see the attached flyer and plan to participate!
Mr. Visnosky's and Mrs. Bloom's ELA classes worked together to create a life-sized analysis of a character selected from the novel Where the Red Fern Grows.
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Eighth grade students in Mrs. Konyar’s class earned their positive behavior reward. These students have exhibited self-control, shown tolerance and patience, and have truly shined as stars by treating each other with kindness. They earned hot fudge brownie/ice cream sundaes. Keep shining SOCO Tigers!!
Mr. Roth's 7th grade science students explored our school property to observe the fall foliage this week. Afterward, they came back into the classroom to learn about the chemistry of how the leaves of deciduous trees change color each fall.
5th Graders Mia Gensel and Riley Snyder hold examples of Scientist Biography Cubes they created.
Miss Johnson's class had a pumpkin painting contest after learning about the Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio. The students painted pumpkins and asked their teachers and families to vote for the one they liked best. Then the students graphed the votes. Congratulations to #7 who had 10 votes!
The following students were chosen by eighth-grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School SoCo Stars of the Month for September 2022. These students were chosen because they displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
From the left:
Grace Victory, Isabella Oravitz, Abigail Apichell and Karlene Wiehe
