Silver Creek Central School District anticipates several NON-INSTRUCTIONAL VACANCIES for Summer 2023, including: (𝟭) 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and (𝟮) 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 -𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Learn more: https://www.silvercreekschools.org/page/vacancies
FRIENDLY REMINDER: Silver Creek Central School District’s Family Outreach-School Connectedness team is building relationships through meaningful conversations via its #SameHere wellness initiative.
The district's second offering in the four-part series of inclusive, virtual workshops hosted by David Hymowitz of #SameHere continues Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 7 p.m. with the topic of “Why Do Students Self Medicate?”
Community members are welcome to join the virtual sessions via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83130573354.
Each workshop runs approximately 45 minutes.
· 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.
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 atsamehereglobal.org.
Students in Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Sills 5th grade classes did a healthy food tasting last week. Students tasted kiwi, mangoes, peppers, and sugar snap peas. They discussed why eating healthy fruits and vegetables is important and learned that they may have some new favorite foods.
Applications for the ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP should be returned to the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation by APRIL 1, 2023. Learn more: https://5il.co/1ooqn
Who is eligible to apply?
1. Student must intend to pursue a career in the field of teaching children with special needs.
What are the criteria for selecting the recipients?
1. Student must reside in northern Chautauqua County.
2. Student must have financial need.
3. Submit a letter summarizing his/her (1) career goals and (2) why he/she has chosen the field of teaching children with special needs.
4. Submit a letter of support from his/her guidance department; the letter should refer to the student’s moral character and financial need.
Applications should be returned to the Northern Chautauqua Community
Foundation by April 1, 2023.
212 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY 14048
716-366-4892
vhowell@nccfoundation.org
www.nccfoundation.org
Applications for the SILVER CREEK TEACHERS' SCHOLARSHIP are due Monday, April 23, 2023. Learn more here: https://5il.co/1r195 All seniors in the Class of 2023 at Silver Creek High are welcome to apply for the Silver Creek Teachers Scholarship by creating a two-page, typed essay explaining how their experiences at SCCS have helped influence their future. Be sure to include participation in any activities, clubs, sports, community service, church groups, charity work, employment, etc. Explain what you will be majoring in while in college and how you plan to finance your education. Place full name at the top of the essay paper. Turn in essays to Mrs. Congdon in the Guidance Office no later than Monday, April 24, 2023, at 3 p.m. Winners will be announced during Class Night 2023.
Applications for the NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA CONSERVATION CLUB SCHOLARSHIP are due by April 14, 2023. Learn more: https://5il.co/1r190
Submit the application, a copy of your college acceptance letter, a letter of recommendation from a current teacher, 1-2 other letters of recommendation and an essay of at least 250 words titled: "How I Practice Environmental Conservation at Home, in my Community and in the Future"
You may also supply photos, illustrations and art work depicting the conservation work you have done. Please site all relevant sources if applicable. Please mail all the above to: Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, Attn: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 178, Dunkirk, NY 14048. Deadline for submission is 4 p.m. on Friday April 14, 2023.
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 skill building activities, a photobooth, refreshments, and more!
On Tuesday night the Buffalo Sabres hosted #Samehere founder and CEO, Eric Kussin to discuss mental heath and wellness. Michelle Helmer, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology participated on the pre-game panel along with other education and community leaders from the region to continue the conversation about mental heath.
Applications for the 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗞. 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣, intended for graduating seniors going into a 2- or 4-year college or technical school and who have a GPA of at least 3.0, must be submitted by April 21, 2023. Two $1,000 scholarships will be presented to two area students. Learn more: https://5il.co/1r193
Good Thursday morning Families,
Today is March 23, 2023.
I want to provide a second update to my first call this morning.
As stated prior, very late last evening we received a report from a high school student that attends school at an offsite location, not the campus here in Silver Creek. The student reported an “alleged threat” to “a school” that the student had received very late last evening from an unknown caller. NO specific school or student or individual was named in the alleged threat. Mr. Yelich, Deputy Johnson, and I worked with law enforcement all evening and this morning - as the threat was deemed non credible by law enforcement a decision was made to open school and operate as normal.
Very early this morning we also communicated with the administrators and SRO from the offsite school program which the student who received the alleged threat attends.
To err on the side of caution, as we have done in the past, we did arrange for extra Sheriff deputies to be present for student arrival, dismissal and throughout the school day to provide enhanced safety and reassurance.
If there any further updates throughout the day, I will send another Broadcast.
Applications for the 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣, intended for graduating seniors enrolled in an environmental related curriculum at the undergraduate level, must be postmarked no later than April 21, 2023. Learn more: https://5il.co/1r191
Several Silver Creek students attended the "Seventh Generation Operation" at The Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo on March 21st. The Seventh Generation Principle is based on the Haudenosaunee philosophy that the decisions we make today should result in a sustainable world seven generations into the future. This unique presentation provided Indigenous students from Silver Creek, Lake Shore, and Gowanda a hands-on experience in the medical, nursing, and dental fields. Students took part in a "Stop the Bleed" training, took vitals, practiced sutures on simulated skin samples, and participated in dental molding.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Applications for the WOODY & DOROTHY LINDSTROM SCHOLARSHIP via the CHAUTAUQUA LAKE FISHING ASSOCIATION, intended for graduating seniors with studies in the fields of conservation or the environment, must be forwarded to the scholarship committee no later than April 22, 2023. Learn more: https://5il.co/1r18x
Elementary Parents: Be on the lookout for a flyer coming home in backpack mail!!
Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) was founded in 2009 and is a fun, inclusive five-week running series for ages 2-14, designed for kids to get active, feel accomplished and lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Racers will compete in a race on Sundays for 5 weeks and each runner will receive a medal at the conclusion of the program. Children ages 2/3 will run a 50-yard dash, 4/5 year-olds will run a 75-yard dash, Kindergarten/1st will run ¼ of a mile, 2nd/3rd graders a ½ mile and 4th-8th a mile.
https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/
Applications for the DUNKIRK AREA LABOR COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP FUND are due APRIL 1, 2023. Learn more: https://5il.co/1ooqj
Are you a graduate of the Class of 2023 attending a trade school to learn a trade, manufacturing technology, auto technology or auto body repair? If so, you should apply for this scholarship!
Here is how to apply...
#1. Complete the application and submit it to your Guidance Department or submit it directly to the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, 212 Lake Shore Drive West in Dunkirk (14048).
#2. Include your transcript of grades with your application.
#3. Applications are due April 1, 2023.
How recipients will be selected:
#1. Demonstration that he/she has worked to his/her potential in high school
#2. Essay quality and content
(Selection Committee may ask to interview applicant.)
The Dunkirk Area Labor Council Scholarship is open to any students graduating from Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua Lake, Dunkirk, Forestville, Fredonia, Pine Valley, Ripley, Silver Creek & Westfield.
212 Lake Shore Drive West
Dunkirk, NY 14048
716-366-4892 716-366-3905 (fax)
vhowell@nccfoundation.org www.nccfoundation.org
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
