Silver Creek CSD

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

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