Silver Creek CSD

Our friends at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES are hosting a 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 & 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 at the LoGuidice Educational Center in Fredonia on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Learn more about each of the 11 CTE programs. There will also be a chicken barbecue, a food truck, music, door prizes, pumpkin carving, a pumpkin sale to benefit the National Technical Honor Society, candy apples, cookie decorating, a chocolate fountain, job demonstrations, raffled items (including a custom-made bench) and college and military reps.

Saturday night, some of our students attended a concert by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus at Temple Beth Zion in Buffalo. The work presented was a choral arrangement of the Diary of Anne Frank and was organized in conjunction with the Buffalo State Anne Frank Project and our students were able to attend due to the support of our Arts in Education Grant.

𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 The "Inclusion Revolution" continues! Four student members of the Youth Activation Committee at Silver Creek High traveled on Friday (October 21, 2022) to the Glens Falls, N.Y., to attend the 2022 Special Olympics New York Fall Games and YAC Youth Leadership Experience. Black Knights Julie Decker, Emily Yerke, Colin Shumaker and Troy Cooper were accompanied by YAC advisor Janet Decker and Janine Shumaker, both staff members who coach Unified Sports bowling. The group attended opening ceremonies for the 2022 Fall Games on Friday (Oct. 21, 2022) followed by a training session, which taught them how to use different types of recording equipment to use to interview athletes, coaches, and family members at the soccer and softball games. The students and advisors helped set up and run the Young Athletes Skills Centers on Saturday and also took time to use the new recording equipment to interview people throughout the sports complex. They were also provided time to watch several soccer, softball, and Bocce games before attending dinner and closing ceremonies at Glens Falls City Park. Before heading back to the hotel, the group met back up with Special Olympic staff to debrief the events from the day and discuss their favorite parts of the event. Everyone had different views of what was their favorite, but all agreed interviewing and watching the athletes made for special memories. The entire trip (bussing, hotels and meals) was funded by the Special Olympics New York. The funds come from events like the Polar Plunge, which will be held Friday, December 2, 2022. The students and staff that attended this event will be participating in the Polar Plunge this year along with many others from the school district and community. If you have any questions about participating in the Polar Plunge or how to make a donation, please contact Janet Decker at (716) 934-2603, ext. 3434 or by email at jdecker@silvercreekschools.org.

*COURTESY POST* SC Kiwanis Club Halloween Trunk or Treat

A group of Native American students from Silver Creek Middle School participated in the Seneca Nation Education Department’s Annual Middle School Youth Summit on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. They united with students from Gowanda and Lake Shore central school districts to participate in various workshops; this year’s theme was Wellness. Our Black Knights participated in workshops on self care, including meditation and breathing techniques, healthy friendship and family relationships, and internet safety/cyber bullying. This annual event gives our students a chance to collaborate with students from the other districts that serve the Seneca Nation territory and build new relationships to help serve this community as young adults. #wearesilvercreek #nativepride #blackknightpride

GETTING COZY: Pre-Kindergartners in the classroom of Mrs. Jakubowicz and Miss Russo at Silver Creek Elementary put on their pajamas and enjoyed fresh-popped popcorn and a show in celebration of PJ Day. 🍿 🎥 🏫💛🖤 #wearesilvercreek #BKP #BlackKnightPride

𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦: Senior architecture students in Mr. Justin Cerne's class at Silver Creek High traveled to Clark, Patterson, & Lee's Buffalo office on Tuesday (October 18, 2022) to meet with professionals and discuss projects for the upcoming academic year. Our Black Knights toured the office, experienced some of the new technology in the field including virtual mapping and virtual reality tech, discussed the recent Capital Project at SCCS, and were given a project to complete over the course of the school year. These members of the Class of 2023 will be analyzing various sites around the Silver Creek community and looking at how they could improve their town through architecture and design. Thank you to CPL for collaborating with us and to Mr. Cerne for facilitating this experience for our soon-to-be graduates!

We are looking forward to the fall welcome back concert Wednesday (October 19, 2022) at 6 p.m. featuring our talented middle and high school students in the auditorium! 🍂 🎶 👋 🖤💛

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗟 on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Silver Creek High School cafeteria. 🇺🇸 All veterans on the Wall are invited, along with their families. Refreshments will be provided. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 via the QR code OR email Ms. Foley: kfoley@silvercreekschools.org. Please note: If there are any misspellings on the list of names, or other questions, please email Ms. Foley. Thank You! Karissa Buchanan, Mike Dispenza & Harmony Sinders

ELEMENTARY EVENTS for the remainder of October 2022 have been updated on our website. WEEK OF OCTOBER 17, 2022 MONDAY, OCTOBER 17: Lunch Menu is Grilled Cheese TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18: Lunch Menu is Taco WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19: Wear Orange for Unity/Anti-Bullying Day. Lunch Menu is Pizza. Knighttime Stories Event 6:30-7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20: PJ Day. Lunch Menu is Macaroni and Cheese. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21: Superintendent’s Conference Day NO SCHOOL.  WEEK OF OCTOBER 24, 2022 MONDAY, OCTOBER 24: Lunch Menu is Chicken Nuggets. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25: Lunch Menu is Nacho Grande with Tostitos Chips. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26: Lunch Menu is Pizza THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27: Picture Day. Lunch Menu is Hamburger FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28: Wear Red Day. Lunch Menu is Pizza.  WEEK OF OCTOBER 31, 2022 MONDAY, OCTOBER 31: Halloween. Lunch Menu is Chicken Patty on a Bun.  UPCOMING EVENTS:        Thursday, November 10: 11:45 a.m. Early Release Friday, November 11: Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL Wednesday through Friday, November 23-25, 2022, is Thanksgiving Recess-NO SCHOOL

Today kicks off #schoolboardrecognitionweek and all of us at Silver Creek Central School District want to give a big thank you to our Board of Education members for all they do. Board of Education volunteers serving the Silver Creek Central School District are: President Martha Howard, Vice President Matthew Bogosian and members Stephen Boothe, Gregory Cole, Jerry Cross, Michael Grisanti and Scott Pulver. #blackknightpride #wearesilvercreek

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗙𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 Meet ERIK BARKLEY, the new Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Shared Services Athletic Trainer at Silver Creek Central School District. He splits his time between our Black Knight family and the Marauder family of Dunkirk City School District. "I'm really excited to get to know the students and staff, and become a member of the Silver Creek school community," says Barkley. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Barkley has a bachelor's degree in athletic training from Slippery Rock University and a master's degree in nutrition & exercise science from SouthEast Missouri State University. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer (nationally certified and New York State-licensed), and Performance Enhancement Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.Prior to starting at here/BOCES he spent about 22 years working as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level. FAMILY & PETS: He and his wife Caitlin have two children; a fourth-grader named Jakob and a second-grader named Abby. Their one dog, a husky shepard mix, is named Kole. HOBBIES & INTERESTS: "I have always been fascinated with cycling, and like riding on the road and mountain biking. I love being outdoors, we enjoy going hiking or camping in our free time," says Barkley. "I also enjoy watching my own kids' activities and supporting their different interests. I even try to sneak out on my motorcycle from time to time as well." FUN FACTS/PERSONAL TRIVIA: Barkley used to live in the US Virgin Islands. "Once upon a time I used to cycle a few thousand miles per year, and actually won the first bicycle race that I entered as an adult." He has also thru-hiked a small part of the North Country Trail by himself. He interned for the Pittsburgh Steelers and served as the lead athletic trainer for a WWE event. FAVORITE QUOTE: “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” ~ Marcus Aurelius ADVICE FOR BLACK KNIGHTS: There are three simple steps to a good life... Stay hydrated, get plenty of sleep, and always be kind to others.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Thank you to the DUNKIRK OBSERVER newspaper for featuring our Youth Activation Committee summit held last week (October 3, 2022) at Silver Creek Central School District! We are dedicated to providing opportunities to ALL our students via Unified Sports. Be sure to check out the October 7 edition of the paper to learn more: https://www.observertoday.com/

Friendly reminder that the Board of Education will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Silver Creek Central School District and all are welcome. More information, including agendas and minutes of past meetings, is available via our website: https://www.silvercreekschools.org/page/board-of-education

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛: Silver Creek High School is featuring an 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 for the 2023 yearbook that runs 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 $𝟱𝟴.𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘'𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗘𝗟𝗦𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪: ▪️ The Regular Sale continues Sunday, October 23, 2022, through Saturday, November 12, 2022, for $68.00 per book. ▪️ School access code for Herff Jones is 13849 ▪️ The sale will be active through Tuesday, January 17, 2023. ▪️ Order online here: YearbookOrderCenter.com ▪️ Download a printable PDF of the order form via our website: https://5il.co/1j5o7

Silver Creek Central School District is CLOSED today (Monday, October 10, 2022) in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. #wearesilvercreek #BKP #blackknightpride

Silver Creek Central School District has a vacancy for a Probationary Position for a full-time 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 for the 2022-2023 academic year. New York State teaching certification required. 🎼 Duties and Responsibilities: • Plan and provide instrumental and general music instruction Grades K-12, with a focus on 4th and 5th grade, consistent with the NYS Standards. • Prepare students for performance at (and direct) instrumental and choral music concerts* • Must be able to work collaboratively with co-professionals, effectively communicate with parents, and complete assessments and reporting, as appropriate • Preference given to Master Level candidates • Other music department duties as assigned. * There are stipends per the teacher contract for these after school activities. Salary & Benefits: Per SCTA negotiated contract. Application: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System: www.wnyric.org/application Deadline to apply: October 7, 2022.

Elementary Events for Silver Creek Elementary have been updated! Read more on our website: https://thrillshare.com/cms/v2/pages/417886/page-builder?ref=pages

Silver Creek Central School District has a vacancy for a SCHOOL SECRETARY at the middle school for the 2022-2023 academic year. Qualifications: Civil Service qualified Initial Position Location: Silver Creek Middle School Office Work Hours: 12-month, full-time position Salary & Benefits: Per CSEA Contract Job duties, skills and Minimum Qualifications: Complete reception and office duties including greeting visitors, managing phone calls, typing/word processing, database entries; filing, and other tasks as assigned. Must be able to work collaboratively with others; communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff and community members; organize and prioritize tasks. For internal consideration, individuals must currently hold title or be determined eligible by Chautauqua County Civil Service through the current eligible canvass list or deemed eligible to take upcoming written exam. Apply to: Interested internal candidates should submit a Chautauqua County Civil Service application to: Lisa Rohloff, Business Administrator, Silver Creek CSD, PO Box 270, Silver Creek, NY 14136 Deadline: October 7, 2022 SCHOOL SECRETARY DUTIES/DESCRIPTION DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is important clerical work that involves responsibility for the smooth and efficient operation of a school district office requiring the exercise of independent judgment and a general understanding of departmental procedures and policies. Employees in this class perform a wide variety of clerical and typing duties while working with faculty, staff, students, parents and visitors. This position differs from lower-level clerical titles by being a lead assistant in coordinating tasks of lower-level workers and/or performing complex operations independently involving office or school-wide operations. Work is performed under general supervision for routine matters requiring ordinary courtesy and tact. Unusual problems are referred to a supervisor before action is taken. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of clerical assistants. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Answers telephone and acts as receptionist for an office; Performs general office duties (which may include taking dictation), handling general correspondence and reports, filing; Acts as information clerk where a general knowledge of personnel, organization, department activities and established practices are involved; Prepares, copies, and distributes bulletins, notices and other announcements as required; Assists in preparation and follow-up of annual budget; Prepares requisitions for and maintains supplies for the office or department; Distributes mail and supplies to staff; May handle petty cash accounts; May maintain master schedule for an office; Composes and types routine correspondence; Types, processes, checks, codes and files requisitions, claims, vouchers, bills and receipts; May assign work, review and record work done, and instruct new employees in the specialized clerical work of a unit; Collects fees and accounts for monies received; Assists in proofreading typewritten and printed material; Reviews reports and other documents for completeness, accuracy and conformity with established procedure; Answers telephone, gives routine information to the public and makes appointments for superior; Enters and retrieves computer database records. Sets up and maintains current records pertaining to student enrollment; Keeps journal of early dismissals, prepares and submits attendance reports; Attends to students sent to the office for discipline; Maintains “lost and found.” FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate a visual display terminal and an office copier; ability to learn organization, functions, rules, policies and regulations of the department; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to meet and deal effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents and visitors; ability to write legibly; ability to handle routine details independently; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; good judgment; accuracy, neat appearance; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Promotional: Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class in a Chautauqua County school or Erie 2 BOCES and must be serving or have served that school, or Erie 2 BOCES continuously on a permanent basis as an Account Clerk, Account Clerk-Typist, Clerk II, Clerk II (Database), Health and Attendance Clerk, Stenographer, Stenographer II, Telephone Operator-Typist, Typist, Typist II or Typist II (Spanish Speaking) for two (2) years immediately preceding the date of the written test. Open Competitive - Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and: A. Two (2) years of clerical experience involving customer service; OR B. Completion of an Associate's degree or two-year business college program in a secretarial science or business administration; OR C. Completion of 60 semester credit hours with a concentration in business administration or secretarial science; OR D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A, B & C above. Revised 12/23/2011

Each school year, the middle school teachers have the opportunity to select two students per grade level to serve as Knights of the Month. The students are selected based on the following criteria: strong work ethic, helpfulness, respectfulness, and cooperation with others, along with a specific focus on the character trait of the month. The character trait for the month of September was “Live Respectfully”. The teachers have nominated the following students: 6th Grade: Lukas Charles, Elizabeth Eslinger 7th Grade: Alanna Waite, Cody Neubauer 8th Grade: Keegan Vento, Gwendolyn Souter Congratulations to each of you!