Earlier this fall, Mrs. Heather Westlund's STEAM students at Silver Creek Elementary School were challenged to open a “Breakout Edu” box. 🔒 📦
After weeks of teamwork and research, classes are BREAKING OUT! This is no easy task. There a 5 locks on the box. 🔐
Students must complete a series of extremely hard challenges to get 4 codes & a key to open the locks. What an exciting way to practice STEAM! 💛🖤💛🖤
💚 A MONTH OF THE GRINCH 💚
The third-grade classes of Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Weiss, Mrs. Estee and Mrs. Schuster at Silver Creek Elementary are participating in “month of the Grinch.” 🏫
These Black Knights are recognizing random acts of kindness and students are rewarded with a heart that they put their name on. Then when they fill up the Grinch’s three hearts they will have a Grinch party featuring green snacks. 🎉🎈
In addition, they completed a “How to Make the Grinch Smile” writing piece where students suggested ways to make the Grinch smile and why their ideas would work! ✍️💡
The Board of Education of Silver Creek Central School District will hold a meeting Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Senior ABBY RICE of Silver Creek High School was named to the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Central Division First Team for Soccer. Read more via the December 4, 2021, edition of The Post-Journal/Observer newspaper: https://www.observertoday.com/sports/local-sports/2021/12/2021-post-journal-observer-girls-soccer-all-stars/ #ICYMI #WeAreSilverCreek #BKPForever #BlackKnightPride
WINTER & SAFETY REMINDERS
It is Silver Creek Central School District’s goal to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for our students, staff and visitors. With the winter weather season upon us, we are asking everyone to take an active role in ensuring you, your students, and visitors enjoy the winter season injury free.
Here are some tips to help prevent slips, trips and falls:
1) Don’t hurry when conditions are likely to be slippery. Make sure you have plenty of time to reach your destination.
2) Wear slip-resistant footwear appropriate for weather conditions. Leathered-soled shoes or high-heeled shoes are especially hazardous in the winter. You should change into these shoe types after you have reached your destination (classroom, office, etc.).
3) Practice good housekeeping habits. Clean up small spills immediately. Identify bigger ones while you advise maintenance/custodial staff of the condition.
4) Check the bottom of your feet every time you enter a building and clean off the accumulated snow and ice using entrance walk-off mats.
5) Anticipate hazards as you are walking. If you approach a corner, slow your pace to change your direction of travel. If you think a surface is slippery, use short sure steps instead of longer strides.
6) Utilize railings when ascending or descending stairs.
7) When getting in and out of vehicles, always keep at least one hand on the handle or grab bar to stabilize yourself if you begin to slip.
8) Report snowy, icy or wet conditions as soon as possible to your supervisor or manager so building maintenance/custodial staff can address them in a timely manner.
We hope our Black Knight family has a safe and enjoyable winter season!
#WeAreSilverCreek #BlackKnightPride #BKPForever #SilverCreekCSD
Silver Creek High School's 2022 YEARBOOK REGULAR SALE -- $68.00 -- ends Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.
Parents/guardians may order either online at Yearbook Order Center via Herff-Jones https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ using the code 13849, or in-school via Mr. Jamie Francisco.
Yearbooks will be sold online through Jan. 10, 2022, or until the district sells out.
#BKP #BlackKnightPride #SilverCreekCSD
*courtesy post*
LET’S MAKE A SNOW SCOUT!
A WINTER CRAFT is being facilitated by the Girl Scouts of Western New York at the Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St, Silver Creek, NY 14136, on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
RSVP: https://gswny.wufoo.com/forms/wuxxsyz1ro2dp5/
MEMBERSHIP INFO
To register online:
1. Visit mygs.girlscouts.org
2. Click Find Troops. Enter zip code and set radius.
3. Select Membership Year October 2021 - September 2022
4. Optional: Enter Troop# (To find the correct troop, the "T" must capitalized and there must be a space between the word Troop and the digit number. Example: Troop 12345)
5. Select Grade and click Search.
Once you submit your paper or digital registration, we will contact you with troop information and how to get your girl a uniform.
GSWNY celebrates diversity in all forms and is committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive environment for all. www.gswny.org
SMALL CIRCLE, BIG HEARTS
Silver Creek Central School District recently humbly accepted a generous and meaningful donation from an alumni.
This beautiful class ring belonged to Class of 1946 graduate Patricia Ann Kuell. She later married and became Patricia Sherman. Her son, Douglas Sherman, found this item of jewelry and neat piece of history – and graciously offered it to the district.
We placed a photo of Mrs. Sherman and her meaningful ring on display in our lobby so our Black Knight family can admire and appreciate it. We also included her senior portrait from our yearbook archive in this post.
#FlashbackFriday #onceablackknightalwaysablackknight #BKP #BlackKnightPride #SilverCreekCSD
SCCS Senior Tesa Karcz recently joined selected Western New York Senior High Musicians as a part of the Area All-State Senior High Orchestra. Tesa completed an audition last spring and was selected for the ensemble based on their excellent performance. The concert included works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, and Gliere.
Parent Broadcast 12/1/21
Please be advised that this week we have had 1 high school staff, 2 buildings and grounds staff, 1 high school student, and 2 elementary students test positive for COVID.
The Chautauqua County Department of Health has been notified and is taking further steps to contact trace as needed. The local department of health has or will identify and contact those identified as close contacts of the individuals.
We are working with the health department and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Rest assured, these individuals will not return until they have completed quarantine/isolation procedures for COVID-19 as directed by the local Department of Health.
We once again remind everyone do their part both inside and outside of school to stop the spread of the virus. I encourage everyone to monitor symptoms, stay home if you’re showing any symptoms, and stringently follow social distancing, face mask, and hand washing protocols in and out of school.
If you have questions regarding the information in this broadcast, please contact our school nurse or the District Office.
Silver Creek CSD held their National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Monday, November 22. Immediately following the ceremony, students and their families were invited to a banquet at The Fireman's Club catered by Brunner's Bayside Catering to celebrate and honor all of the inductees. Congratulations!
Silver Creek Central School District is seeking a ELA TEACHER LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE (GRADES 7-12). The position is anticipated to begin December 20, 2021, and extend through April 8, 2022.
Position: Long-term Substitute in NYS Certified English Language Arts ( Grades 7-12), specifically in the High School.
Duties & Desired Qualifications:
Provide direct instruction in ELA 9, ELA 10, ELA 11 and AIS. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects. Utilization of a variety of instructional techniques consistent with ELA learning standards.
Ability to create a positive classroom environment that is conducive to student achievement.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
Must be able to effectively communicate with parents, and complete assessments and reporting as appropriate.
Experience working in a co-taught classroom
Experience with preparation for the New York State Regents in English Language Arts (ELA)
Apply to: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System: www.wnyric.org/application
Deadline to apply: December 6, 2021
The SCCS fourth graders were able to enjoy a virtual field trip through the Rochester Museum & Science Center. They visited with several Haudenosaunee artists who shared information about wampum, wood carving, corn husk dolls, storytelling, longhouse life, quillwork and basket making. They were able to speak to the artists for some Q&A, as well as see and listen to many of the beautiful displays. This visit was well timed as the fourth graders are just wrapping up their first ELA module on the Haudenosaunee.
The Silver Creek Elementary students and staff have been working hard to create feathers for a school community art installation. This lesson focused on mural artist Kelsey Montague and was developed to celebrate our students and staff. Each grade level worked with a specific color of the rainbow and staff used all the rainbow colors in their feathers. Art teacher, Lisa Anderson, then assembled the feathers to create a set of wings. The wings are displayed in the hallway for students and staff to interact with and become part of the artwork. Pictured is Mrs. Anderson and first grade student, Lauren Mahaney.
On Friday, November 19, Mrs. Laurenzi-Timmerman's 2nd period English 11 Honors class did a reenactment of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The class has been studying the text for the last month, and their final project was to create a 15–20-minute reenactment that made this story relatable to a modern-day audience. The students cast the show, directed it, and wrote the script. They then performed their reenactment for a small audience of staff members and peers. Mrs. Laurenzi-Timmerman is so proud of her students!
SC Kiwanis Club is hosting their annual Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, December 4 from noon to 3pm. Stop by The Backline to have a photo with Santa, meet Comet the reindeer, and support the local food pantry by purchasing baked goods and hot chocolate!
All unvaccinated individuals must be masked indoors.
Happy Thanksgiving from Silver Creek Central School District! #ThankfulThursday #GenerosityMonth #Thanksgiving2021
The Black Knight cheerleaders are hosting a carryout spaghetti dinner on Thursday, December 9! See the flyer for more details!
We are pleased to share that the Board of Education appointed Ms. Bethany Brown as our next Middle School Principal starting on or about January 3, 2022. After a thorough and comprehensive interview process it is clear that Ms. Brown’s experience will allow her to take over and keep our Middle School moving forward as we transition leaders during the middle of this school year. Ms. Brown has eight years of teaching experience; two at the elementary level and six at Spencerport Middle School. She has received her National Board Certification in middle school education. She has served as a vice principal for one year, elementary principal for three years, and is currently finishing her seventh year as a middle school principal, most recently for Buffalo City Schools.
I am confident Ms. Brown will prove to be a talented, knowledgeable, insightful and hardworking leader for OUR Middle School for years to come. She is student centered and passionate to lead the Middle School as we continue to maneuver through COVID learning while assisting students not just academically but also socially, emotionally and mentally. I am certain Ms. Brown will have a few meet and greet sessions when she begins her appointment, providing an opportunity for you to meet her if you desire.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Delia Bonenberger, Interim Middle School Principal at (716) 934-2603 ext. 1400, or Superintendent Crandall at ext. 1900.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Silver Creek Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 7:00 a.m., in the Board of Education Room, for the purpose of appointing a Middle School Principal.