The Preschool and Kindergarten students got together for St. Patrick's Day party. The students were engaged in many different educational and fun activities, such as making cookies, drawing, and reading stories of St. Patrick's Day.
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All of the elementary and kindergarten students had a great time at the Valentine Day party. The students learned about the origins and history of St. Valentine's Day and created Valentine cards for their parents and friends.
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SSSD students visited Border's Bookstore on Thursday, December 15 to meet and sign with Santa Claus. The students enjoyed the experience and the event was also attended by some families from the SSSD Parent Infant Program.
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SSSD staff and students gathered together on Friday, December 23 for a very enjoyable Holiday lunch. The event was made special with a wonderful and tasty menu and by the fact that staff and High School students acted as servers for the event. The event was enjoyed by all.
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 Students and staff gather at the gravesite of Reverend Jacob M. Koehler |
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 Mr. Martin Keller, Preschool / Elementary Principal addresses faculty and students |
 SSSD student prepares to place rose on the grave of Reverend Koehler |
 SSSD student gives remarks about the life of Reverend Koehler |
SSSD Elementary students visited the grave of Reverend Jacob
M. Koehler, founder of SSSD on Friday, October 21. Students boarded
the school's bus and traveled to a cemetery located in Wallsville,
PA adjacent to Lackawanna State Park to place flowers on the gravesite
of the school's founder and to conduct a memorial service and
lesson on Reverend Koehler's life. Elementary student Kayla Miller
made a presentation to the group talking about the legacy of Reverend
Koehler. The service was attended by Ms. Sandra Hyman Mehaffey,
Acting Director of instruction and organized by Mr. Martin Keller,
Elementary Principal.
 Students and staff gather together to celebrate the day! |
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The SSSD Preschool and Elementary Departments conducted traditional Halloween activities on Monday, October 31. Students and staff dressed in costumes and participated in a Halloween parade around the campus. Everyone enjoyed a party following the parade that featured educational games and healthy snacks. Residential students created a "Haunted House on campus and hosted a party in the evening. Residential students also participated in a "Door Decorating Contest" using the Halloween theme.
Members of the North Scranton Rotary Club recently donated
dictionaries to the Third Grade Class of the Scranton State School
for the Deaf. SSSD students are seen accepting the dictionaries.
Back row, Mr. Gerard Carpenter, SSSD instructor, Mr. Don Welsch,
North Scranton Rotary, Mr. Roland Fornes, North Scranton Rotary,
Bob Gilbert, North Scranton Rotary and Mr. Martin Keller, SSSD
Elementary Principal. The donation is a yearly activity by the
Rotarians.
 Mr. Joseph Antosh presents to SSSD students during Fire Prevention Week |
 Elementary
Students gather after presentation |
Mr. Joseph Antosh, Chief Engineer for the Elmhurst Fire Department and an SSSD employee presented a fire prevention and awareness program to Elementary students in recognition of Fire Prevention Week, October 9 - 15. Mr. Antosh volunteered for the assignment because he felt, in his words, "it would be good to see a friendly face presenting critical safety information." In his presentation Mr. Antosh discussed basic information on fire safety and explained the duties of a volunteer fireman. Mr. Antosh used a PowerPoint presentation to cover the rules of fire safety and to stimulate discussion of fire related topics. Various tools and fire fighting equipment were displayed and explained including fire hoses, nozzles and an air pack. Mr. Antosh also brought his firefighting clothing or "turn-out" gear and explained each piece of clothing and apparatus as he donned it.
Information was provided about strobe equipped fire alarms designed for use by deaf persons and the school evacuation drill was repeated and reinforced. Students were further encouraged to have their families develop and practice a home evacuation drill. Literature prepared by the National Fire Protection Agency was distributed to the students.
