Mystery Skype at JES

4th Grade Jackson Elementary students participated in a mystery Skype. A mystery Skype is a game between two classrooms. The other classroom could be from anywhere in the world. Each class has to take turns asking questions to try and figure out where the other class is from. They can only ask questions that receive a "yes" or "no" answer. Our 4th graders found out that the class they were Skyping with was located by Dallas, Texas.

Google Searching at JES

The 2nd grade students in Mrs. Kivisto and Mrs. Minor's classes learned how to use a search engine by using Google to research an insect. Dr. Douglas assisted the students in presenting their project by creating videos using Chatterpix. Chatterpix allowed the students to select a picture of their insect, record their voice, and animate the mouth of the insect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPGc62-pr_A&feature=youtu.be

Jackson and Cambria Elementary Schools Collect for Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh

Since this is the season of giving, the Jackson Elementary School students and Cambria Elementary School students are collecting stuffed animals for patients of Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. Donations will be taken until December 18th. This is a way for our elementary students to give a gift that will help a child that needs a smile.

Shut Out Cancer Project

CC Senior student athletes Bryce Boring, Kyle Eckenrod, Jordan Grove, Devin Hagens and Shane Hunt as part of their senior project, hosted the SHUTOUT CANCER PINK OUT hockey game on November 10th. The game and event was a huge success from the outcome of the game to the substantial amount of money raised. President Cambria County Commissioner Tom Chernisky dropped the ceremonial face off.  Money was raised through a bake sale, Chuck – O – Puck, gift basket raffle, and t-shirt sales sold in school and at the game. The senior players, with help from their parents and the Johnstown Tomahawks, raised more than $2,500.000. The proceeds from the benefit event will be used for local families affected by this awful disease. The senior players plan to make cancer care baskets and will personally deliver to the patients at the Conemaugh Cancer Care Center in Hastings.

Earlier in the day, the senior players and the Johnstown Tomahawks hosted an in school assembly held in the high school auditorium. They welcomed Coach Shackford and the Tomahawk captains to share a message of anti-bullying and making the right choices in life. The students seemed to enjoy the presentation tied to our ARCC programs.

The seniors would like to thank everyone for all the support from their many friends, family members, and teammates for helping out for this great cause. A special thank you to Mrs. McDermott for allowing them to do this project, fellow students, and the sponsors that gave: Martin Marine Sales, Cambria Hills Golf Course, C&J Falcini’s, Italian Village Pizza, Giant Eagle, Applebees, Rik N Niks, Off The Rak, Fords Corner Beverage, Dental Care Assosciates, CH Robinson (Detroit, MI) and the NCRC staff.

Although, the Red Devil hockey team did not get a shutout on the ice that night, the senior players did score a hat trick in the support they received from the community, fans, and fellow teammates.

Science with a Boom!

On November 23rd, students in the 8th grade got to spend their science period exploring chemistry with the College Chemistry students. The 8th grade students just finished their Chemistry unit in which they learned about basic atomic structure, physical and chemical changes, and the Law of Conservation of Mass. During the unit, students were intrigued by chemical reactions, and the ability of molecules and compounds to react with other molecules and compounds to form new substances.  Mrs. Templeton, the 8th grade science teacher and Mr. Wagner, the high school chemistry teacher, collaborated so that the 8th grade students were able to see some of these chemical reactions. Mr. Wagner and his College Chemistry students set up eight different demonstrations which included flame tests of elements, combustion reactions, and other various chemical reactions.

Both the high school and middle school students were excited to be working together. This activity gave the 8th graders a look into the exciting higher level work they could be achieving once they are in high school.  It also gave the College Chemistry students a chance to share their knowledge and excitement for chemistry with the younger students.