Sunbury Christian Academy

Envirothon Team Takes 1st Place in County

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:30:53 +0000

For the eighth time in 15 years the Sunbury Christian Academy Envirothon Team placed first in Northumberland County at the Susquehanna Valley Envirothon. This years team also had the highest scores in the wildlife and aquatics test. This year 42 teams from the five surrounding counties competed. The SCA team advances to the state Envirothon, set for May 22 & 23 at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

This team also has the distinction of winning the Jr. High Envirothon back in 2008 and two of the members were part of the winning Jr. High Team in 2007!

Congratulations team on a job well done.

Alumni visits Kindergarten

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:45:41 +0000

Dr. Reitz, a local veterinarian and former 1997 SCA graduate, visited the Kindergarten class at Sunbury Christian Academy. He brought along his dog Bingo and one of his helpers, Amy. Dr. Reitz talked about how to take care of your pets. He also brought a variety jars showing various things that were removed from different animals. The Kindergarteners saw heartworms, tapeworms, ticks, and even a rock that was removed from a little kitten’s belly. YUK!!!! They enjoyed looking at the specimens. Dr. Reitz instructed the kids how to listen to heart and lung or breathing sounds. Before Dr. Reitz left, he showed the class that Bingo could do a few doggie tricks, for treats of course!!

March Christian Character Certificates Awarded

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:04:37 +0000

The SCA teaching staff has awarded Christian Character Certificates to three elementary students for personal success, attitude or achievement during the month of March. Isaac Martin, a Kindergartener, is being recognized for a cooperative attitude and perseverance. Micah Savidge, a second grader, is being recognized for consistent effort in the classroom. Kyle Hendrickson, a fourth grader, is being recognized for servant-heartedness.

Project Linus at SCA

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:51:01 +0000

Three yards of fleece, two hours of time and a servant’s heart were all it took to create a soft, cozy blankets to be used by local children in need. Mrs. Rothermel’s 10th grade Creative Living class, along with the 4th and 5th graders created a total of 28 blankets for the Central Susquehanna Valley Chapter of Project Linus. Blanket making was not only a great service project for the local community, but a neat opportunity for the older students to interact with the elementary students.

SCA Third Grader takes first at ACSI Math Olympics

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:14:45 +0000

This year’s ACSI Math Olympics was hosted at Calvary Church in Lancaster, PA on Thursday March 1, 2012. Students in grades 3-8 are eligible to participate in the ACSI Math Olympics. Schools who compete in the Math Olympics send three students to compete in the area of computation and three students in the reasoning category from each grade. In order to qualify for the Math Olympics, students take timed grade-level tests in the areas of Arithmetic Computation and Mathematical Reasoning.

The ACSI Math Olympics is a series of timed tests or rounds. All students took four tests.

Placing first in 3^rd grade computation for SCA was Hope Drumm. Congratulations Hope on a job well done.

Ribbon Cutting for New Learning Lab

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:28:04 +0000

Sunbury Christian Academy was excited to finally cut the ribbon to its new alternative learning classroom this month, an addition that will enhance the education of students with learning disabilities and differing learning styles.

It has been the dream of SCA’s administrator to provide more individual help for students with various learning disabilities. Out of that dream came a passion to help all students to reach their fullest potential in Christ.

With the Lord’s leading and much prayer, this dream has led to the establishment of the Alternative Learning Lab (ALL) at SCA. The lab provides one-on-one or small group instruction that allows us to fully minister to all of our students, all the time, and with all types of learning styles.

Our lab functions 5 full days a week. While some of our students receive help twice a week from our local Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit tutor, the lab allows them help the other 3 days as well!

The school committee was so supportive; they made this dream a reality this year. A beautiful module housing two classrooms was purchased so we could move some students out into the module – which they love! We then took one of the rooms centrally located in the building and set it up as the ALL. Students from kindergarten through grade 12 can be accommodated in the lab.

The ALL is much more than a typical resource room. Not only do students get remedial instruction, but also advanced instruction. The various learning styles of the students are addressed to enhance their learning. Students may take optional electives, AP courses, and as new students come in needing different classes than those currently offered, they can be accommodated through the Switched-On Online program in the lab. Those lacking Bible instruction can take basic courses to give them a solid foundation for future Bible classes. Different languages are offered as well.

The Bible says, in Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” God has given parents the responsibility of training children, and SCA partners with parents in this endeavor.
Needless to say, SCA is excited about the new opportunities provided by the Alternative Learning Lab. If you would like information on the Sunbury Christian Academy, please call the school office at 570-473-7592.

February Christian Character Certificates Awarded

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:02:07 +0000

The SCA teaching staff has awarded Christian Character Certificates to two elementary students for personal success, attitude or achievement during the month of February. Carissa Myers, a first grader, is being recognized for consistent academic excellence. Ethan Smith, a third grader, is being recognized for positive attitude.

Girls Varsity basketball places 2nd in ACAA Championships – Three All-stars named

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:58:06 +0000

In the final game of the year the Lady Eagles suffered a heartbreaking loss to Great Commission with a final score of 46-36.
The girls took an early 9-7 lead in the 1st quarter. Going into the locker room at halftime they were only down by four points. Great Commission opened up a 10 point lead in the 3rd with the quarter ending 33-23. The Lady Eagles were able to regain their footing and keep the scoring even in the 4th but they were unable to regain the lead and overcome the 10 point deficit that was created in the 3rd. Leading the Lady Eagles in scoring tonight were Carissa Erdman with 12 points and Torri Erdman with eight points.

Congratulations to Carissa Erdman, Abby Daddario and Blake Spangler-Jones for being named ACAA All-Stars.

Lady Eagles Win Semifinal!

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:15:13 +0000

The Lady Eagles won the semifinal game today beating Northumberland Christian 46-27. The girls will play in the championship game tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.
The girls came out of the gate quickly as they finished the 1st quarter with a 15-3 lead. Going into the locker room at halftime the Lady Eagles had a pretty comfortable lead at 27-13. The offense slowed down a bit in the second half but the girls were able to hold off Northumberland Christian as they earned the 46-27 win. The Lady Eagles were led by Torri Erdman’s 16 points tonight. Abby Daddario chipped in nine as well as Faith Gingrich hitting the bucket for nine points too.

SCA Boys Varsity finishes season with win

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:08:36 +0000

After a pretty even paced 1st half the Eagles came out of the locker room and opened the game up with a big 3rd quarter. The Eagles outscored the Crusaders 22-8 in the third as that set them up for a final score of 66-37. All 10 players had points tonight, even Gene! Blake Spangler-Jones led the scoring tonight with 20 points, Ashton Bartlett put in 12 and the Eagles had 20 rebounds from Adam Clemens. Mixed emotions tonight as they boys finishes the season at 12-12 and says goodbye to the three seniors, Clarence Kelly, Todd Robatin and Elijah Miller.