Silver Creek CSD

Recently, our fifth-grade students brought their historical biography projects to life by displaying their research and dressing as the subject of their project! From ancient queens to inventors, athletes, movie stars and Native American leaders, it was an afternoon where the students were the teachers for their parents and teachers.
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Our fourth graders recently had a *wild* time at the zoo! #BKP #SCCARES #everyday

Mrs. Pagano, Miss Miller, and Mrs. Schuster's 3rd classes are currently learning about The Decisions We Make About Money as their ELA Module curriculum. Today students were engaged in a variety of Financial Literacy/Money Matters interactive stations. Students were randomly paired up and then took time to decide which station they wanted to start at. Stations included a variety of learning modes which were described on their Money Matters Choice Board (See photo). Students will continue to rotate through all nine stations over the coming weeks as we continue to grow in our understanding of Financial Literacy.

As seen by the photos, students were engaged and independently driven to complete their differentiated assigned stations. Two of the stations are games, Finance Go Fish - a vocabulary building game, and Money Bags - a making money and exchanging money game. As seen in the photos, Miss Miller and Mrs. Pagano led students through these games while Mrs. Schuster supported the Spend or Save and Text Features stations.

As one of the stations, students are using CANVA to create a poster about Money Matters to introduce the podcast. Once all students have created their poster, they will get to vote on which one they feel is the best representation. Additionally, students are practicing a Readers Theater Play called Money Matters to improve our reading fluency. This play will be recorded as a podcast and shared with K-5 grades and 3rd grade families. Our students love learning in so many unique and engaging ways and watching them interact, learn, and shine has been such a pleasure for us.

Finally, both classes would like to extend a very warm thank you to Dr. Ralston for once again sharing a fantastic read aloud book with us Maybe by Kobi Yamada. This book inspires our children to dream big about the possibilities and opportunities they have before them and to reflect on all they've accomplished and all they've yet to experience.

97.2% of our First Grade students were present the week of May 18 to May 22. Way to go, First Grade! Keep coming to school #everyday! #BKP #SCCares

Congratulations to our elementary teachers and teaching assistants who received tenure at our meeting on May 21, 2026! Let's give a big #BKP shout-out to:
Catherine Casselberry - 2nd grade
Danielle Jakubowicz - 4th grade
Melissa Matney - elementary TA
Gabby Mohan- 4th grade
Annette Monaco - elementary TA
Claire O'Connor - elementary special education
Julia Pickering - kindergarten
Amanda Vetter - 1st grade

**COURTESY POST** Hanover Rec Summer Flag Football Program. The program is co‑ed for ages 5–12 and open to families who live in or attend either the Forestville or Silver Creek school districts. Registration runs from June 1 through June 14!

You are cordially invited to the FIRST EVER....HOME Playoff Game for the Silver Creek Forestville Unified Basketball Team! The team is excited to be hosting Pine Valley here on Thursday May 28th at 5pm! This is a family friendly event. Please help us pack the High School Gym! This will be the last game before they play for the Championships on Friday, May 29th at Fredonia State! The game lasts about an hour. Let’s show the REIGNING Section 6 Division Champions our support and help rally them back to the top of the Division! #BKP #SCCARES #everyday

Remembering our heroes on this #MemorialDay. Flags will be at half-staff this weekend in observance. #BKP #SCCares #everyday

On this #SeniorSunday we are spotlighting some of our seniors who have made their final decisions on post-graduation plans! Wherever these Black Knights end up, we know they will shine! #BKP #SCCares #everyday

This #SaturdayMorningShoutOut goes to Miss O’Connor, a special education teacher in the elementary school. Miss O’Connor goes above and beyond for the students in her class and beyond. When she is not in her classroom, she is found directing short plays with Miss Lattanzio made up of a dynamic cast of students in KnightU. She brings sunshine to #everyday at Silver Creek, thank you for your vibrant personality that encourages those around you to shine brightly too! #BKP #SCCARES

We spotted some twins! #WhenWeTwinWeTweet #WhenWeTwinWeWin #BKP #SCCares #everyday

Last week, Mrs. Kardashian's Psychology class and Mr. Zak’s Human Rights & Genocide class had the opportunity to share in an incredible day of learning at the Holocaust & Social Justice Program of Chautauqua County. The Annual Student Leadership Symposium at the Robert H. Jackson Center hosted 100 students and teachers from multiple schools across the county. The students learned about the "Power of Ordinary People," attending breakout sessions with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance, teaching the students about the power of standing up, using their voice and what that can look like in combating hate with social media and digital literacy. Silver Creek's own Mrs. Austin presented on Native American boarding schools and the work to preserve culture and language in our society and how personal that work is. Mrs. Cowan, who was part of the program's “Legacy Fellowship" last summer, traveled to Montgomery, Alabama, to experience the Civil Rights movement's rich history and impact in our world today. The students had the opportunity to also hear from Dr. Rumiz Haq, Associate Director of Student Engagement at the University at Buffalo, about voter data in our area, "Get Out the Vote" and different organizations he is working with to help students register to vote and give them the necessary information to become civically engaged and informed citizens. The students all had the opportunity to play a role in the work that will inspire "Get Out the Vote" coalitions in Chautauqua County through working on activities to identify areas where the impact could be greater, including local events, outreach points and areas of interest.

All attendees of the day left feeling inspired, informed and empowered by the difference they can make. In multiple students' reflections, they described feeling ready to use their voices and make a difference. The event, which was organized by Mrs. Kardashian in her work as part of the Holocaust & Social Justice Program, provided our students with the opportunity to reflect on their role in society.
“I watched our students engage, reflect and examine both the positive and negative impacts that ordinary people can have on society. The event left many of our students ready to use their voice for a greater good and left so many of us with so much hope. The greatest reward of sharing these experiences with our kids is that they realize their voice matters and that they have a great responsibility to speak up for themselves and for others, and what that can look like. The event was inspired by the idea that we are ordinary people doing ordinary things until together they become extraordinary, and Friday’s symposium proved just that.”

Henry Pochopin, Riley Onuffer & Katelynn Hyde were the estimation station winners at the FOSC STEAM event. Congratulations! #BKP #SCCARES #everyday

Mrs. Karnes' English class has been reading "Lord of the Flies". They put together an amazing art gallery display in the hall showcasing what they learned! #BKP #SCCARES #everyday

Mrs. Laurenzi's Public Speaking class brought their four years of high school experience to eighth graders recently. Seniors Irelynd, Kim, Lexi and Auggie presented on classes, extracurriculars and teachers. Then they added their own advice and answered questions.
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Silver Creek Students Get Real-World Look Inside Chautauqua County Justice System

Students in Mrs. Castiglia’s Business and Personal Law class recently stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of the Chautauqua County justice system for an immersive educational experience.

Hosted by the Chautauqua County Courts and the Chautauqua County Jail, students spent the day learning firsthand how the legal system operates and exploring career opportunities within the field of law and criminal justice. Throughout the visit, students met with judges, court reporters, and court clerks, gaining valuable insight into the responsibilities and daily operations of the courthouse.

One of the highlights of the trip included observing live arraignments, allowing students to witness courtroom procedures and the judicial process in action. Students also toured the Chautauqua County Jail, where they learned about facility operations, inmate services, and the many careers connected to corrections and public service.

The experience provided students with a unique opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world applications while gaining a deeper understanding of the justice system and the professionals who serve the community every day. #BKP #SCCARES #everyday