Batson Independent Education

11/28/2025

The Travilah Oak in Gaithersburg, MD is thought to be over 330 years old, with a circumference of 19'1", height of 78', and a crown of 110'. Photos truly do not represent the majesty.

11/12/2025

Youth can participate in a science enrichment program this fall with Batson Independent Education . Grades 1 to 3 can learn about bridges in Pittsburgh and beyond (engineering!), while grades 3 to 6 can detect and discover DNA (biology!) this November. Find details and sign up now with South Fayette Parks and Recreation: https://pasfayetteweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/splash.html.

11/12/2025

Next week!

DNA after school program registration open for South Fayette Parks and Recreation Department.

09/06/2025

DNA after school program registration open for South Fayette Parks and Recreation Department.

09/06/2025

Bridges after school program registration open online through South Fayette Parks and Recreation Department.

09/06/2025

Ancient Egyptian Mysteries Program at Eden Hall Upper Elementary. Registration online through the school's newsletter.

05/19/2025

Mrs. Batson will be busy! Come join us for camp.

Afternoon Summer Camp! Available now. Info below :)

01/14/2025

Open house style event for K-5 children and their families. Activities throughout the building.

12/08/2024

Science Enrichment Program
Pine-Richland School District, Eden Hall Elementary


See how examining tracks and traces can help bring the bad guys to justice. Discover how detectives collect evidence to pursue and capture criminals. Find out about the differences between physical and circumstantial evidence. Experiment with the effectiveness of eyewitness testimony. Learn how to lift and match the whorls and loops of fingerprints. Examine pieces to see if it is easy to spot a counterfeit or forgery. Write and read secret codes.

Try to follow a trajectory path. Learn about the importance of accident reconstruction in determining what happened and who is at fault. Extract real DNA and learn how forensic science helps to solve the mystery of who-dun-it. Mrs. Joan Batson will lead this exciting enrichment series.

Open to students grades 4th – 6th

Class Schedule
Wednesdays, 3:30P–5:00P
January 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2025
Enrollment limited to 16 students

Fees
$90 for six-week session + $10 materials fee +
$10 Eden Hall PTO registration fee

Payment to be made to Eden Hall PTO

12/08/2024

Science Enrichment Program in Bethel Park - REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 12TH!

Have you ever wanted to perform your own science experiments? Here’s your chance! We’ll explore chemistry and physics in a very hands-on (MESSY!) way.
You may have played with slime before, but have you ever seen a flying tea bag?
Mrs. Joan Batson will teach this exciting science enrichment series. Join us in Chemistry Chaos as we break out the beakers to mix some oozing and erupting concoctions! Don’t miss it!


Registration begins 12/16/2024
To register, visit the Bethel Park website: https://bethelpark.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1087