African Map

Third grade students experienced a Large Map of Africa that was on display in the Cambria Elementary School gym on May 16^th. This learning opportunity was provided by The Learning Lamp with funding provided by our PTO. We would like to thank the Learning Lamp, Christie Cuppett, and our PTO for providing this fun learning experience for our third grade students.   Amanda Peretin from the Learning Lamp stated, “It was great to see the third graders engaged and actively learning about other places in our world.  Many of the third graders impressed me with their knowledge of Africa.  They knew about animals, natural features, and many other geographical facts.”

Science Kit Delivery

Dr. Lansberry traveled to Pittsburgh on Tuesday, May 14 to return the spring science kits and pick up the science kits needed for the fall and spring term next year. Proceeds from this year’s Supper for Science and additional financial support from the Central Cambria Education Foundation made it possible for the District to purchase the Science kits needed at both elementary schools for next year.  The students, parents, faculty and support staff would like to thank everyone for their support of science education in the Central Cambria Elementary Schools.  The attached photo shows the excitement of the students who helped unload Dr. Lansberry’s trailer of supplies that he delivered to our school from ASSET STEM Education in Pittsburgh.  The District was able to save significantly on shipping costs by having the Principal transport these materials.

Fitness Day

Fitness Day will be held on Wednesday, May 15.   The high school students who are members of the Interact Club will lead all the grade school students in games and activities in the back playground. Students are reminded to wear appropriate clothing for being outdoors. A healthy snack will be provided by our food service.  The focus of the day is fitness and healthy eating as purported by Fuel Up to Play 60. Rain date is May 20. 

Central Cambria Artists Awarded Annual Honors!

                Central Cambria Artists Awarded Annual Honors!

   Visual Arts students from Central Cambria Middle and High schools exhibit annually in several local student art shows.  One of the biggest of these shows is the Greater Johnstown Young Artists Exhibit held at the Cambria County Community Arts Center in Westmont.   Each May Central Cambria is well represented by several of our talented, dedicated, young people who have made a commitment to their artistic development throughout the school year.  2012-2013 was no different as 9 high school and 6 middle school students submitted work to the juried show.  Four of those students, (Haley Kurtz – grade 12, Mollie Baker – grade 11, David Beyer – grade 8, and Julia Schaffer – grade 8), were awarded Achievement award honors, blue ribbons, and cash prizes.  Mr. Dumm and Mrs. Irwin would like to thank all the participating students for their hard work.

2013 Greater Johnstown Young Artists Exhibit participating students;

High School

Calvin Crow – Mixed Media

Haley Kurtz – Acrylic

Tanner Bilonick – Digital Photographic

Nikki Sloan – Digital Photography

Hope Mazeika – Watercolor

Jim Majuri – Digital Photography

Ashley Evans – Linoleum Print

Millie Baker – Digital Photography

Hannah McGlynn – Marker

Middle School

Emma Wess – Ceramics

David Beyer – Pencil/Ink Drawing

Paige Mazeika – Ceramics

Kassaundra Kania – Ceramics

Julia Schaffer – Digital Photo Collage

Melanie Glavach – Ceramics

CCHS Takes on Envirothon!

After some years, Central Cambria fielded a small team in the Cambria County Conservation District Envirothon Competition on Thursday, May 1^st  at Disaster’s Edge between St. Michael and Sidman. At one point enough students were interested for CC to field three teams of 3-5 students each, but the date of the competition conflicted with the annual Vo-Tech field trip. Representing Central Cambria High School were Aaron Kinnan, Shane Torchia, and Bruce Wess.  Bruce remarked that he really enjoyed learning more about nature through the hands on activities and testing at each outside station.  The team was led by Mrs. Donna Ridgeley, who is looking forward to increased participation next year!