Spanish Club

Studies have shown that the sooner children are introduced to a second language, the easier it is for them to grasp it. In order for students to learn the basics of a second language, and make an easier transition to learning Spanish in High School, Spanish Club was created at Jackson Elementary.

In Spanish Club, students met bi-weekly during lunch and learned basic vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation, and a little about the culture. The lessons taught in those sessions were aligned with the first few chapters in their high school Spanish Book. Spanish Club was offered to 5^th grade students and the response was great. At Jackson Elementary a total of 24 students signed up, and were excited to attend. Students were broken into two groups of twelve in order to participate in a small group setting. Due to the large number of students who showed interest at Jackson Elementary, Spanish Club was expanded to Cambria Elementary. Spanish Club was also received very well by those 5^th grade students with a total of 46 students signed up. This created three groups of twelve and one group of ten. The totals from both schools make-up nearly half of their 5^th Grade class.

Students at both schools were wonderful to work with and always came willing and eager to learn. I was happy to have had the opportunity to work with a great group of students. I hope they will continue to take advantage of other enrichment activities they are offered in the future.

"Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" at Jackson Elementary School

This was the first annual "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" at Jackson Elementary School. Thirteen Interact Club members came to Jackson Elementary School to help with this exciting event.

We want to thank Cody Mack, Nick Myers, Steven Papuga, Tyler Gironda, Sarah Hansen, Tayler Sechrengost, Lexi Murin, Katie Bracken, Tana Opdenhoff, Livi Lipnic, Kim Lloyd, Marci Wyland, and Kandace Long.

Over 150 elementary students ate breakfast and got pictures with the Easter Bunny and his friends, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Hello Kitty, and Scooby Do. The Easter Bunny and his friends and helpers 　held an Easter Egg Hunt with students in our Life Skills Classroom and handed a special treat to every student at Jackson Elementary School. Thanks also to Mrs. McDermott and Mr. Nik.

State/ National Qualifying Forensics Students

On March 22 and 23 Kara Gouchnour (poetry), Josh Hodgson (Impromptu), and Christoff Trexler (Radio Broadcasting) traveled to Susquehanna University to compete at the State level.  These students were chosen to complete at this event based on their performance at the State Qualifying Meet held at Richland High School on February 15^th.  This Memorial Day weekend Steve Sloan (Humorous Dramatic) and Josh Hodgson (Declamation) will travel with their coaches to Philadelphia where they will be competing at the National level.  CCHS has had a strong foundation in forensics as built by Ms. Marilyn Englehart. The last few years have been building years for new coaches Michelle Kokus and Michelle Shirk, but in true reflection of the students here at Central Cambria our students have continued to shine. 

Preparing Future Business Leaders

Kelli Ruiz, Director of Education for Junior Achievement of Western PA, conducted a training session for some of our high school students who have volunteered to teach economics lessons to our 6th grade middle school students.  Six groups of students are slated to teach one lesson a week over a 6 week time period.  Our student volunteerteachers will present a middle school program entitled "JA Global Marketplace" covering various concepts such as trade, markets, business practices, technology, and currencies.  They will also work to enhance students' skills in the areas of interpreting maps, charts, and globes as well as oral and written communication, working in groups, gathering and organizing information, in addition to critical thinking and enhancing math skills and calculations. Through continued efforts to enhance the Economics course at CCHS, Susan Dixon and Tom Aurandt were successful in having Mt. Aloysius College recognize the Economics class as equivalent to their Econ 201 class (Introduction to Economics) for dual enrollment purposes.

EASTER BUNNY VISITS CAMBRIA ELEMENTARY

The Easter Bunny and his Friends visited Cambria Elementary School during the students' lunch break on Thursday, March 28th. Several students from CCHS helped the Easter Bunny to distribute dozens of chocolate easter eggs to the children before they left for the Easter Vacation. The smiles on the students' faces tell a story....enjoy!
Happy Easter Everyone!
Dr. L

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