Silver Creek CSD

The next meeting of the Board of Education of Silver Creek CSD is scheduled Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 7 p.m. Please join us! 📆

The cast of Silver Creek High School's production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” is thankful to everyone who came out to support them at the Land & Sea Dinner hosted at Sunset Bay Restaurant on Monday, March 20, 2023. 🙏 🧜‍♀️🍴 The students learned how the restaurant runs as they served, prepared, and cleaned up from the meal fundraiser. About 70 tickets were sold between both seatings and take-out orders. 👨‍🍳 🧼 💵 Guests enjoyed a small snippet of music from the show. At the 5 p.m. seating, students sang "Under the Sea" while at the 7 p.m. seating, they sang "Kiss the Girl." Both songs — and many more — can be heard at performances slated April 13-15 at 7 p.m. and April 16, 2023, at 2 p.m. 🌊😚🎶🎤 🎟️ Buy tickets online: https://tix.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/silvercreekhs/buy-tickets. The cast is especially thankful to Mr. Michael Gristanti, the employees of Sunset Bay Restaurant, and the Performing Arts Boosters for supporting them, believing in them, and for making this delicious event take place! ☺️ 🙌 🫶

Ms. Krystofiak joined Mrs. Weiss' class for a karaoke party last Thursday, March 16! Everyone had a great time!

𝗞𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞/𝗦𝗗𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 The SD150 Memorial Scholarship is in memory of Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy Kevin J Link, who passed away October 19, 2016. 👮‍♂️ At the time of his passing, he was the School Resource Officer for Silver Creek Central School District, a member of the Chautauqua County SWAT Team, member of the Chautauqua County Dive Team, and working as an EMT for the ALSTAR Ambulance Service. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1983-1986 and was in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1998-1999. 🚑🇺🇸 His family is giving one $1,000 scholarship in his memory. 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: Upon graduation, you must be pursuing a career in either criminal justice/law enforcement, emergency medical services (including any medical field) or enlisting in the armed services. Applicants must provide three letters of reference, a 250-word (one page, double spaced) essay titled “How I can serve my community – above and beyond the text book answer,” and give a brief description of their community service performed while in high school. A check in the recipient’s name will be sent to the school that they are enrolled in or given to their recruiter. Letter of enrollment or enlistment must be provided to the school. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 26, 2023. More information: https://5il.co/1r194

The Performing Arts Boosters of Silver Creek Central School District is hosting 𝗮 “𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 & 𝗦𝗲𝗮” 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗱” 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 as its annual fundraiser dinner Monday, March 20, 2023, at Sunset Bay Restaurant in Irving. Seatings are at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., but you can also order takeout by emailing Mrs. Carolyn Laurenzi-Timmerman at claurenzi@silvercreekschools.org with your order and preferred seating time or talk to any student in the cast of the upcoming April musical production. The “𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 & 𝗦𝗲𝗮” 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂 includes selections of: • Steak ‘n’ Seaweed – with grilled sirloin steak served with sautéed seaweed (spinach) and roasted potatoes • Sebastian’s Chicken – stuffed with a crab dip stuffing served with roasted potatoes. • The Flounder – fresh haddock stuffed with rice, Thai chili sauce, veggies, roasted potatoes and coleslaw. • The vegetarian option is the Steak 'n' Seaweed substituted with a portobello mushroom. All dishes cost $20 and include a salad, soft drink and dessert. All meals must be selected at the time of ticket purchase to ensure we have enough ingredients. We will offer 75 spots at each seating, 𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗣. There is no limit on take-out orders. Cash is always accepted, and checks can be made out to The Silver Creek Performing Arts Boosters. Payment due at time of order. All proceeds will fund the SCHS production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” from April 13-16, 2023, in the district auditorium. Tickets are available at seatyourself.biz/silvercreekhs

Miss Conner's class had some St. Patrick's Day fun! The leprechaun explored their traps but still escaped!!

ELEMENTARY FAMILIES! Join us on March 30th from 4:30 to 6 pm for March Madness Math & Literacy Night! We will have Math and Literacy themed activities and games, story time, crafts, basketball drills, a photobooth, refreshments, and more!

Following December’s well-attended Holiday Family Wellness Night, a four-part series of inclusive, virtual workshops will be held over the next few weeks. These events are hosted by David Hymowitz of #SameHere and are part of the district’s mission to educate and support the whole child. Community members are welcome to join one or all four virtual sessions. Links for the virtual workshops are accessible at www.silvercreekschools.org. Each workshop begins at 7:00 p.m. and runs approximately 45 minutes. Our first workshop will take place tomorrow evening, March 15, 2023. The topic will be Current Drug Trends. Substance use is a large component of our culture. Society plays a major role in influencing kids’ opinions and attitudes toward using substances. It is important for parents and caretakers to know what those factors are, as well as what substances are trending in their world. Contact the district social workers with any questions. Learn more at www.samehereglobal.org

*courtesy post* Sign up for SUMMER SOCCER! NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA SOCCER ASSOCIATION is offering ONLINE REGISTRATION all of March 2023 at www.myNCSA716.net. The season runs June 12 to August 5, at Fredonia High School. Questions? Email ncsa.concord@gmail.com.

𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗕 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗘𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦, because the Performing Arts Boosters of Silver Creek Central School District is hosting 𝗮 “𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 & 𝗦𝗲𝗮” 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗱” 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 as its annual fundraiser dinner Monday, March 20, 2023, at Sunset Bay Restaurant in Irving. 🍴🧜‍♀️ 😋 Seatings are at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., but you can also order takeout by emailing Mrs. Carolyn Laurenzi-Timmerman at claurenzi@silvercreekschools.org with your order and preferred seating time or talk to any student in the cast of the upcoming April musical production. ⏰ “𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 & 𝗦𝗲𝗮” 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂: • Steak ‘n’ Seaweed – with grilled sirloin steak served with sautéed seaweed (spinach) and roasted potatoes 🥩 • Sebastian’s Chicken – stuffed with a crab dip stuffing served with roasted potatoes. 🍗 • The Flounder – fresh haddock stuffed with rice, Thai chili sauce, veggies, roasted potatoes and coleslaw. 🐟 • The vegetarian option is the Steak 'n' Seaweed substituted with a portobello mushroom. 🍄 All dishes cost $20 and include a salad, soft drink and dessert. All meals must be selected at the time of ticket purchase to ensure we have enough ingredients. We will offer 75 spots at each seating, 𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗣. There is no limit on take-out orders. Cash is always accepted, and checks can be made out to The Silver Creek Performing Arts Boosters. Payment due at time of order. All proceeds will fund the SCHS production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” from April 13-16, 2023, in the district auditorium. Tickets are available at seatyourself.biz/silvercreekhs

Silver Creek High School will present Disney's "The Little Mermaid" musical performances April 13-16, 2023, in the district auditorium. The April 13-15 performances are at 7 p.m. and the April 16 performance is a 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets are available at seatyourself.biz/silvercreekhs See less

Silver Creek teachers Miss Foley and Mrs. Kardashian took the Human Rights and Genocide class on a field trip the weekend of March 11-12, 2023, to Washington D.C. 🚌 This annual field trip is made possible through the Holocaust and Social Justice Education program and the Hebrew Congregation of Chautauqua. It would not have been possible without the leadership of Mrs. Leigh-Anne Hendrick, Mrs. Emily Dorman, and Mr. Larry Cohen. 🙏 The group visited several landmarks as well as the African American Museum and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Students had the opportunity to explore the exhibits that examine the history of the Holocaust and other critical events of history and reflect on the moral questions raised by those events. The students learned a lot about social justice, advocacy, and how the choices they make are so important. Dunkirk Observer WNY Pennysaver & News WDOE 1410AM and 101.5FM New York State Education Department Chautauqua Community Source

The Silver Creek middle/high school MASTERWORKS concert is scheduled Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Bands perform at 6 p.m. and choirs perform at 7 p.m. The SCHS chorus is partnering with Fredonia Community Choir to present REQUIEM FOR THE LIVING (MASTERWORKS) to the community. Performances of "Requiem for the Living" by Dan Forrest and conducted by SCCS staff member Phillip McMullen are scheduled Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Silver Creek High School and on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Main Street Studios, 50 West Main Street, Fredonia. Donations will be accepted at both concerts to benefit Silver Creek High School Performing Arts and Fredonia Community Choir. Silver Creek soloists: Katelyn Gard, Gianna Grabias, Kolby Jamison, Rachel Kemp, Dawson Russo, Harmony Sinders, and Eva Tytka. Fredonia Community Choir soloists: Erin Alexander, Ella Monaco and Trevor Napoli.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The second-quarter honor roll students of Silver Creek high and middle schools appeared in the March 11-12, 2023, weekend edition of The Observer newspaper! 🗞️ 👏 🖤💛 Read more: https://www.observertoday.com/life/community-news/2023/03/silver-creek-lists-top-secondary-school-students/ #ICYMI #wearesilvercreek

𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 For the fourth year in a row, Silver Creek Central School District joined together for the Special Olympics’ global Choose to Include Day, celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of March, with another enthusiastic demonstration of awareness and acceptance. Choose to Include Day is part of the Special Olympics’ Spread the Word Campaign, which is built on the idea that inclusion is a skill we all can learn and practice, together. “Choose to Include is a way for our students and staff to look through different eyes and celebrate everything we are when we come together to form the Black Knight family,” says Director of Special Education Megan Cook. “We each have strengths, but the beauty is that our strengths are different. We come from different backgrounds, have different experiences, have our own unique struggles, and get to celebrate different accomplishments. Not one of us is exactly the same as another, and not one of us is better than another.” Students and staff collaborated on displays, a themed spirit week, and a promise to build acceptance, understanding and community for those with intellectual disabilities excluded and isolated from peers in schools, workplaces and communities. By taking the pledge, participants demonstrate they value and respect all individuals and feel everyone should be included and accepted for who they are. "I'm grateful for this event and the impact it has had on our school. Every year we see improvements and strides toward our school being more inclusive and unified and one can't help but see that this week is in part to thank for it. Walking the halls for those five days you see people of all ages, races, and genders dress in colors to show awareness and acceptance,” says high school student Julie Decker. “Conversations are started and discussions of the next move forward are open. The school comes together in a beautiful harmony. I hope to see us continue to take steps forward and one day reach our full potential of inclusion." More than 750 Black Knights signed pledge cards, which were displayed in the high school lobby. The entire campus also dressed to impress during Unified Spirit Week, intended to spread awareness about autism, mental health, bullying, and LGBTQIA+ issues. Daily themes included: blue for autism awareness, green for mental health awareness, orange for anti-bullying awareness, and rainbow for Pride Day. The yearly Choose to Include observance at SCCS kicked off with the addition of the district’s Unified Sports bowing program in 2020. Since then, the district has added its Youth Activation Committee (YAC) and Unified Sports basketball team. The 2023 spirit week, pledge cards, and additional lobby displays were organized by YAC students and advisor Mrs. Janet Decker. "Choose to Include isn’t just an event, it is how we should live. Being able to bring this event to the students and staff has really helped make our school community more accepting to all,” says Mrs. Decker. “The number of cards on the wall and the growth of our Unified programs is a testament to our district’s willingness to expand our inclusive atmosphere and be more accepting of all individuals." High school teacher Carolyn Laurenzi-Timmerman, who also helps advise the district’s Gay Straight Alliance believes Unified Spirit Week is essential to the district’s foundation. “In a world where people are bullied in person and online every day, we need to learn to celebrate differences. Whether or not one of the themes ‘applies’ to an individual, it certainly applies to someone they know and love,” says Laurenzi-Timmerman. “Learning about what makes someone who they are is part of the beautiful reciprocal relationship that is life.”

Ms. Krystofiak visited with students in Mrs. Feeley's class last week for "dress up as your favorite character day".

𝗦𝗖𝗠𝗦 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯: Silver Creek Middle School's Yearbook Sale runs Monday, March 13, 2023, through Friday, April 14, 2023. Cost is $16.00, but ALL eighth-graders will receive free yearbooks generously donated by SCMS. Parents/guardians may order either online via Herff-Jones at www.yearbookordercenter.com using the code #19991, or in-school via Mr. Jamie Francisco. Students are being given a sales flyer and order form from Herff-Jones, which you can also download here: https://5il.co/1qkm8 Checks may be made out to: Silver Creek MS. Additional order forms are available from Mr. Francisco or Mrs. Czarnecki in the Middle School Office.

SCCS students attended and presented on the eSports Club at an Erie 2 BOCES Tech Consortium on Friday, March 10. Students even played a demo game against Lakeshore CSD. Mr. Sadler is the current eSports advisor.

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, Mrs. Castiglia's Business and Personal Law students visited the Chautauqua County Court House and the jail. The students were greeted by Deputy Chief Clerk, Mary Alice Petrella and the Honorable David Foley. They educated the students on the jury selection process, court procedures, and career opportunities. Next stop the Chautauqua County Legislature. County Executive, PJ Wendel, explained the districts and how the legislature is organized. Chairman Pierre Chagnon also explained career options. Sergent Genther then brought the students on a tour of the jail. They were taken through the booking process, cells, and how the jail is operated. The students were very excited about this opportunity as many of them are in the criminal justice program and are considering a career in this field.

An engaged community is a healthy community, and Silver Creek School District’s Family Outreach-School Connectedness team is building relationships through meaningful conversations via its #SameHere wellness initiative. Following December 2022’s well-attended Holiday Family Wellness Night, a four-part series of inclusive, virtual workshops kicks off Wednesday, March 15, 2023, with the topic of “Current Drug Trends” and wraps up in late April with a talk titled “Building Resiliency in Children.” The workshops are hosted by David Hymowitz of #SameHere and are part of the district’s mission to educate and support each and every student. “Relationships and emphasizing positive behavior are key in helping sharpen our focus on mental wellness for all students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade,” says district Superintendent Todd A. Crandall. “The pandemic heightened some of our social-emotional and mental well-being challenges and, thanks in part to American Rescue Plan grant funding, we are at a point where we can focus on prevention and development with #SameHere.” Managing every day stressors along with unexpected ones is at the heart of #SameHere, which also provides resources encouraging meaningful dialogue about social-emotional learning and mental wellness with families. Community members are welcome to join one or all four virtual sessions via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83130573354. Links for the virtual workshops are also accessible at www.silvercreekschools.org. Each workshop begins at 7:00 p.m. runs approximately 45 minutes: • March 15, 2023: Current Drug Trends. Substance use is a large component of our culture. Society plays a major role in influencing kids’ opinions and attitudes toward using substances. It is important for parents and caretakers to know what those factors are, as well as what substances are trending in their world. • March 29, 2023: Why Do Students Self-Medicate? People utilize a host of mechanisms to cope with stress and difficult life situations. One coping tool is substances and it is believed the choice of substance may be linked to one’s primary emotional state. This workshop explores how this may be connecting and lead to self-medicating. It will also discuss ways to prevent and support students that may be heading toward or actually self-medicating. • April 12, 2023: How to Have a Discussion with Your Children About Substance Use. Traditional workshops educate adults on how to talk TO kids. Talking to kids is the same as talking AT them, which means they probably are not listening. This workshop demonstrates effective ways to engage your kids in a discussion about substance use by using active listening skills. Listening allows them to examine their feelings and beliefs about the potential role of substances in their lives and how to support them. • 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 at samehereglobal.org.