Silver Creek CSD

Kindness is everywhere at Silver Creek Central School District. 🫶 🏫 All you have to do is stop and look around. Our Black Knight family encourages kindness in our hallways, in our classrooms and even at our water fountains.

Silver Creek Middle School families: Please join us for Specials (K)Night Out on April 27! We are planning a fun evening beginning at 4:30 p.m. for students grades 5-8 and their families. We will be highlighting projects in the Tech, FACS and Art classes, making crafts, playing dodgeball, and providing music and refreshments.

Happy Transportation Staff & School Bus Drivers’ Day! 🚌 Thank you to ALL those who safely transport our Black Knights to and from school, field trips and sporting events. Be sure to thank our Transportation Department staff today! 🫶

THANK YOU to Dave’s Outlet Store of Silver Creek (housed in the former Petri’s building), which partnered with the Hanover Community Chamber of Commerce to donate more than 2,000 hand sanitizer bottles to our students and staff. 🧴😮 The sanitizer was delivered to campus on April 11, 2023, and school nurse Jennifer Johnson coordinated distribution with the building principals. 💛🖤 📸 Pictured: Rick Klisiewicz of the Hanover Chamber, school nurse Jennifer Johnson, Superintendent Todd Crandall, and custodian Phil Byczynski.

The Unified Esports Team of Silver Creek High School is going to the championships! 🎉 🎮 😃 Advisor Mr. Josh Sadler says the Silver Creek Mario Kart Team defeated the Carver Crusaders (Carver, Massachusetts) in the semifinals in a best of 3 series 2-1. The championship game is scheduled Wednesday, April 25, 2023, against Central Community High School (Breese, Illinois) at 4 p.m. 📸 Students pictured: Dominick Kemp, Troy Cooper, Emily Yerke, Dylan Miller, and Denver Scheffer.

Thank you to Mr. Glen LaPlaca, paleontologist from Past and Present, a rock shop in Blasdell, who shared some of his fossil collection and stories about finding dinosaur fossils in the Badlands with Silver Creek Middle School students. 🦕🦖 🙌 Eighth-graders who recently completed research studies on the history of life and extinct organisms in their science class with teacher Mrs. Cheryl Smith, asked great questions during the March 31, 2023, visit and got firsthand information about what it's like being a paleontologist. 🙋‍♀️💬 #sciencetuesday #blackknightpride #wearesilvercreek

Silver Creek Central School District anticipates an instructional vacancy for a 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 (Full Time Probationary Position) for the 2023-2024 academic year. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES •Uses positive and productive techniques for improving student academics, attendance and behavior. •Works collaboratively with families, staff and students •Advocates for the school, its staff, students and programs •Practical use of management system and scheduling features •Student and teacher master scheduling •Implement and devise PBIS program •Provide educational counseling and skill development individual and small group •Facilitate, organize and schedule meetings for grade level parent teacher conferences. •Organize grade level quarter recognition programs, and Grade 8 Moving Up Day •Reports regularly to parents using a variety of strategies and is responsive to family, student and staff concerns. •Manage student emotional, social and academic needs, and maintains accurate records of student attendance, conduct and academic performance records. •Actively participates as a team member during meetings with faculty, staff and administration in reaching educational goals. •Is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to students reaching high learning standards. •Experience and knowledge of NYS Guidance Counselor Plan. •Other duties as assigned by building principal. ESSENTIAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS: • NYS Certification Required • Middle School experience preferred • Highly organized • Motivating • Effective communicator • Self-starter • Able to complete tasks and is self–reliant and resourceful PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS: • Visible and responsive • Able to use computer technology to assist in accomplishing job tasks. • Implements district policies with a high degree of professionalism and fairness APPLY: Applications are available on line at Western New York School Application System www.wnyric.org/application DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, May 12, 2023. Explore all job opportunities via the VACANCIES page of this website: https://www.silvercreekschools.org/page/vacancies

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Silver Creek Central School District’s Family Outreach-School Connectedness team will host its final virtual workshop hosted by David Hymowitz of #SameHere on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 7 p.m. with the topic of "Building Resiliency in Your Children." Community members are welcome to join the virtual session via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83130573354. The workshop runs approximately 45 minutes. · April 26, 2023: Building Resiliency in Your Children. Helping your children become resilient is one of the most effective protective factors they need to negotiate life on life’s terms. There are four main ingredients to building resiliency: hope, connections, purpose, and adapting. We will explore how to create and foster these areas in their lives so they can successfully face life’s challenges. Contact the district social workers with any questions at (716) 934-2603: Beth Miller (high school) ext. 2991; Kelsey Wise (middle school) ext. 4973; Allyson Gardner (elementary school) ext. 4965. Learn more atsamehereglobal.org.

Our Elementary Kind Kids In Action are collecting supplies to be donated to the Lakeshore Humane Society! If you would like to help, please drop off your donations to the Elementary Lobby by May 4. Thank you!!

Happy Earth Day! Silver Creek Central School District celebrated Friday, April 21, 2023, and so many Black Knights sported their green, blue and all the bright flowers. 🌏💚💙💐 Some students participated in a special Earth Day challenge with Earth Club to win prizes. The students pictured won a spot on the Earth Club field trip to the Buffalo Museum of Science.

Alex Karnes, grade 10, recently received the Youth Leadership recognition Award from Senator George Borrello and Stephanie VanCheri, grade 11, was awarded the Clarkson University High School Achievement Award for her excellence in leadership and academics! #BKP

We can’t wait to EARTH OUT THE SCHOOL with our entire Black Knight family on Friday, April 21, 2023! Be sure to wear green or blue! 🌏 💚💙🌍💚💙🌎💚💙

SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Applications for the FAMILY HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES HEALTH SCIENCE SHOLARSHIP, intended for graduating seniors enrolling full-time to pursue a degree in public health, health science, nursing or another health-related field, are due May 1, 2023. The FHMS Health Science Award was created for high school students graduating from High School in Chautauqua County. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to 3 qualifying students who are enrolling full-time to receive a degree in public health, health science, nursing, or another health-related field. Access to quality healthcare is essential for good health, but like most rural areas, residents often experience barriers such as transportation, health insurance coverage or the limited availability of healthcare providers and specialists in rural communities. We hope by supporting our local students in their college level studies, that they will return to Chautauqua County to practice in their chosen medical field. WHO CAN APPLY: • Open to graduating High School seniors in Chautauqua County. • Applicants must be enrolled full-time to an accredited college to receive a degree in public health, health science, nursing, or another health-related field. • Scholarships will be awarded directly to the winners. • Winners will be announced on fhmsmed.com and social media. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a 500-word personal statement, two letters of support, proof of full-time enrollment and show dedication to working in the healthcare field. Applications can be submitted via email: natalie.sturges@fhmsmail.com Or via Mail: Family Health Medical Services, PLLC Health Science Scholarship 216. E Main Street Westfield, NY 14787 Download the application form via our website: https://5il.co/1r18y #wearesilvercreek #blackknightpride #BKP #classof2023

Silver Creek High School senior Brenna Newton competed in the annual Jamestown Community College "College Connections" speech contest Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Jamestown. 🗣️ Brenna, a member of the Class of 2023, was one of many competitors from area schools to talk the topic "How is your generation [Gen Z] changing the world?" 🎙️🤔 Fellow classmates from her public speaking class, teachers Mrs. Carolyn Laurenzi and Mr. DiGennaro all attended to support Brenna. Mrs. Laurenzi couldn't be more proud of Brenna for taking on this challenge! 🥹 🙌🖤💛

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: The Michael Boedo Memorial Scholarship Award honors the memory of a longtime employee at TLC Health Network Irving Campus. Mr. Boedo worked in the lab as a phlebotomist and longed to return to school to pursue a degree in nursing. He loved his job and loved helping people. This award is intended to provide a student matching the below criteria with an opportunity to pursue a dream that Mr. Boedo was unable to achieve. Please write an essay containing no more than two pages, double spaced describing how you demonstrate the criteria: - You are enrolled in a college majoring in a healthcare-related field. You demonstrate care and compassion for others in your everyday life (you are a people person.) - You have maintained at least a 75% GPA throughout your high school career. Please enter your school ID number, not your name, in the top left corner of your essay. Due date: Friday, May 5, 2023, by 3 p.m.

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦 Class of 2033 members in northern Chautauqua County who are considering employment in education or a closely related field can apply for two scholarships offered in honor of Beatrice and Leon Price, both Dunkirk residents who died as a result of COVID-19. The Beatrice N. Price and Leon D. Price memorial scholarships are intended for graduating seniors in the top third of their class who are majoring in education or a related field. Applications, which are available via our website here: https://5il.co/1ooqg are due by May 17, 2023.

The cast, crew, pit, and production team of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” are grateful to all those who were in attendance at the Silver Creek High musical this past weekend. The show ran April 13-16, 2023, and was an absolute success. Thanks also to Mr. Todd Crandall, Mr. Kyle Yelich, Mrs. Jody Johnson, the Tytka family, and Jaime Ervin. An extra-special thank you goes out to the Performing Arts Booster Club and Mr. Phillip McMullen. Without them, the show would not have had all of the amazing costumes, props and sets. Since they can never truly be thanked enough, the board of the Performing Arts Boosters need to be recognized: Melissa Matney, Michele Grisanti, and Annette Monaco. They spent countless hours procuring costumes and props. Planning a cast party for the students, running a basket and 50/50 raffle, and reorganizing the costume and prop room. They work they do for these students is remarkable. Mr. Bridon, Mrs. Laurenzi and Mr. McMullen could not be more proud of all those involved.

#TipTuesday: The Mobile Food Pantry will visit Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Silver Creek Municipal Parking Lot, 172 Central Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until food is gone. This is a first come, first serve event. Anyone is welcome, there are no income or area restrictions. Questions? Call the Clerk's office at 716-934-3240.

Silver Creek Central School District has an anticipated instructional vacancy for a 1.0 FTE teaching assistant assigned to the middle school for the 2023-2024 academic year. Requirements: • NYS Teaching Assistant certificate • Knowledge of the Core Standards • Familiarity with modifying curriculum to meet individual student needs. Job description: The Teaching Assistant will reinforce instruction and assist in implementing curriculum and behavioral supports for students in the middle school. Salary: As per terms of the Silver Creek Teacher's Association contract. Submission of Application: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System: www.wnyric.org/application Deadline to Apply: April 24, 2023.

Thank you @DunkirkObserver for today's front-page story featuring highlights from Silver Creek Central School District's most recent Board of Education meeting. Read more: https://www.observertoday.com/news/top-stories/2023/04/silver-creek-eyes-seneca-language-state-certification/