SCCS students Chloe and Eva Tytka were asked at Bald for Bucks to interview and tell their story and their why- and are now they are featured on a blog post on the Bald for Bucks website! Click the link to view their story! #BaldforBucks
https://baldforbucks.org/silver-creek-sisters
Congratulations to the following teachers who received tenure at the Board meeting this evening: Megan Kucharski, Mary Beth Chesbro, Maxine Meyerhofer, Samantha McMullen, Stephanie Sauda
The Silver Creek Key Club had a great time volunteering for the Kiwanis annual Children's Fair this past weekend!
Good Thursday morning everyone,
I would like everyone to know that we continue to monitor the air quality in our immediate location and our region because of the smoke from the Canadian wildfires. Currently our area remains in the “orange” guidance. Orange indicates that air is unhealthy for sensitive groups and those individuals should consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
As with yesterday afternoon, PE classes and all other classes will remain indoors today, and we have cancelled any outdoor activities planned for afterschool. Any field trips that were planned to be outdoors have been canceled for today also.
Please know that all of air that enters the building through the roof top air handlers is run through filters. This is excellent to help reduce bad air particles from entering the building. The more we keep our windows and doors closed, the cleaner the air and thus the better air quality.
We will monitor this situation today and tomorrow and make a determination for tomorrow morning based on the recommendation from the Chautauqua County Dept. of Health and the Air Quality Index provided by NYS.
Have a good day!
𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯: The Board of Education has contracted with Danielle O'Connor Consulting and associates to conduct an audit on Student Support Services at Silver Creek Central School District.
We are very interested in your thoughts, ideas, and feedback around these critical services for students. As always, the school district is looking for ways to further develop a positive school culture for staff and students and to serve its school population well.
In order to obtain your feedback 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯, 𝗮𝘁 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺.
Please attend if you are available.
For those of you unable to attend or if you would like to share information, you may reach Ms. O'Connor on her cell phone at (716) 581-3943 to speak with her or to schedule an appointment.
Your insights and opinions are valued and we look forward to hearing from you.
Read the focus group/parent forum letter in full via this website: https://5il.co/1w0qp
Good Wednesday afternoon everyone,
I would like everyone to know that we continue to monitor the air quality in our immediate location and our region because of the smoke from the Canadian wildfires. Currently our area remains in the “orange” guidance. Orange indicates that air is unhealthy for sensitive groups and those individuals should consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
We have requested that PE classes remain indoors for the remainder of the day and cancelled any outdoor activities planned for afterschool. The Gala event will proceed as planned for this evening. This event is here on our Main campus from approximately 5:00 - 7:00pm in the auditorium.
Lastly, please know that all of air that enters the building through the roof top air handlers is run through filters. This is excellent to help reduce bad air particles from entering the building. The more we keep our windows and doors closed, the cleaner the air and thus the better air quality. I’ve also requested the auditorium be air conditioned for this evening’s concert. By turning on the air conditioning units for the auditorium, we reduce the amount of air being pulled in from outside – the air is recycled and conditioned. This is good to help reduce any smell and pollution from outside.
The forecast seems to indicate the air quality should be better for tomorrow. Rest assured, we will monitor this closely for tomorrow and the next few days as needed.
Have a good day!
𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗘: 𝗔𝗧 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦' 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘, 𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘 𝗔 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪-𝗜𝗧-𝗔𝗟𝗟
A celebration of deeper learning was held in May 2023 for the Knight University program at Silver Creek Central School District, now in its seventh year.
Knight U, a grant-funded afterschool opportunity, centers around topics of interest to the educators and teachers’ individual passions. Parents/guardians and families of Knight U participants gathered May 11 for displays and performances by the kids’ college “graduates.” The spring 2023 semester featured classes on yoga, drumming, community service, self-expression, bowling and weightlifting.
One goal of Knight U is for Silver Creek students to become “experts” by demonstrating their skills while explaining what they learned through their activities and lessons. The other goals include having fun and building stronger relationships with their instructors and peers.
Academics are infused in numerous ways. For example, students in “The Wonderful World of Bowling” led by Ms. Schumaker and Mr. Colson not only enjoyed field trips to Hanover Lanes, but they also learned about the history of bowling and how to keep score the “old fashioned” way.
“Relax and Unwind” with Ms. Conner had the students practicing relaxation and learning about the health benefits of regulating emotions while enhancing their memory and concentration. Stress management was also a bonus to Mrs. Jamie Monaco’s “Bucket Beats” class, which focused on drumming. The young musicians learned to collaborate to pick up each other's rhythm while listening carefully.
Ms. Robbins led the “Expressive Art” option, which suggested fun ways to learn about oneself through writing, drawing, painting, music while managing frustration and anxiety, among other complicated feelings.
Community service and building relationships were at the heart of “Kind Kids in Action” with Ms. McChesney, who taught students that being a nice person is contagious. They worked together to cultivate positivity and happiness not only in themselves but their classmates and community via random acts of kindness.
The first-ever high school Knights U course was Curls for Girls, a weightlifting course led by Ms. Dole. It met from March to May 2023. It was so successful that they anticipate expanding options for students in grades 6-12. Silver Creek is eager to offer additional middle school and high school courses in 2023-2024, along with the well-established elementary program.
Knight U courses are filled on a first come, first serve basis and spaces are limited. The district anticipates developing fresh course offerings and sharing registration information with families during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Third-graders from Silver Creek Elementary School took an educational field trip to the Buffalo Museum of Science on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Students from the classrooms of Ester, Mohan, Schuster, Weiss, Williams, O’Connor and Tanski enjoyed lessons on the water cycle
The Girls on the Run and Heart and Sole programs at Silver Creek Elementary School finished their season by completing their 5k on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the University at Buffalo. 🏃♀️ 🤩
Both programs teach lessons that build confidence, kindness, and decision-making skills while training for the race. GOTR coaches Kelly Pieniazek and Lindsay Weiss and H&S coaches Kristen Kline and Maxine Meyerhofer are very proud of their team’s accomplishments. 🙌🥳
This year they also we had 17 parents/guardians join Parent Run Club. They participated in Zoom lessons, trained for the race, and were buddy runners for their daughters. 😎
The coaches are thankful for the support of the Parent Run Club members and our additional buddy runners, including third-grade teacher Gabby Mohan. 🫶🖤💛
Silver Creek Central School District sent 35 of its finest student musicians to the Chautauqua County Music Teachers Association’s 2023 Spring All-County Festival held Saturday, June 3, 2023, at The Chautauqua Institution. 🚌 🎶
Black Knights from the middle and high schools performed in 5 separate ensembles. The CCMTA concert concluded with a combined performance of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” featuring 800+ local students. 🇺🇸 🎤
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The 2023 Playground Drama Camp takes place this summer at Main Street Studios in Fredonia. Four sessions are scheduled between July 10 and August 12, 2023. Download the registration pamphlet here: https://5il.co/1vmw5
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Fourth-graders from Silver Creek Elementary School enjoyed an educational field trip to the Buffalo Museum of Science on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. 🚌 🧬
Students from the classrooms of Brennan Cooper, Melanie Orffeo, Cassandra Vasko, Heather Westlund and Jennifer Zbytek attended. 👩🏫 👨🏫
These Black Knights explored concepts related to electricity/circuitry, friction, archaeology, gravity and more. ⚡️🔭💡🔬
Thank you to the Buffalo Museum of Science for hosting our Black Knights.
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Principal Heather Krystofiak joined Mrs. Weiss’ class and opponents from Mrs. Williams’ class for a game of kickball at Silver Creek Elementary. 🦵 ⚽️ The play of the game was Ms. Krystofiak’s home run at the top of the second inning. 💪 A great time was had by all! 💛🖤
The Class of 2023 on their senior class trip last week (Thursday and Friday, May 25-26, 2023) to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. 🎓🚌🎢
As you can tell from their creative artworks displayed in the corridors at Silver Creek Elementary, summertime is on our Black Knights’ minds. 🪁🍦🇺🇸 🏖️ 🌸
On Friday, May 26 Ms. Conner's class had a theme for their end of school countdown. It was pool day, so they spent the day in floaties and completing beach/pool activities!
𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗖𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗦: Daily breakfast and lunch menus for Silver Creek Central School District are available via the CAFETERIA MENUS button on the homepage of this website. Monthly menus are also available via the following links:
Elementary breakfast: https://5il.co/1vc1a
Middle/High breakfast: https://5il.co/1vc1d
Elementary lunch: https://5il.co/1vc1b
Middle/High lunch: https://5il.co/1vc1c
𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗦 by texting “Food” to 304-304 or visit SummerMealsNY.org or call 1-866-3-HUNGRY for more information.
Silver Creek Central School District has NUMEROUS job opportunities for those seeking SUMMER EMPLOYMENT. Please visit the VACANCIES page of our website for more information: https://www.silvercreekschools.org/page/vacancies
Applications for most openings are due by Friday, June 2, 2023.