A public hearing on the proposed Capital Project for Silver Creek Central School District is scheduled Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library. Please join us!
THOMAS L. BARRESI SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Thomas L. Barresi Scholarship was established in August 2009 by the Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce in appreciation for Tom Barresi's 25 years of employment with the chamber and a lifetime of service to the community.
Students are eligible to apply if they attend a Chautauqua County School, are pursuing a degree in either business or in elementary education, are active in the community, possess an enthusiasm for life, and demonstrate leadership qualities.
The online application form, due to students' guidance departments by April 1, 2022, is available here: https://www.nccfoundation.org/barresi-scholarship via the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation.
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The Community Education division of Silver Creek Central School District is offering THREE NEW physical fitness class options!
Men’s Basketball: Mondays & Wednesdays from March 14 – June 15, 2022, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the elementary gym. Fee: $20 or $2 per class. Instructor: Dwayne Haskins. Every person on their first visit must sign a waiver.
For the Men. Are you finding yourself spending too much time sitting around? Come out twice a week and get some exercise in a fun environment. Hone your skills. Enjoy some friendly competition.
POUND FITNESS
Session 1: Wednesdays from March 9 – April 27, 2022, from 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. in
Crowe Common at the middle school. Registration Fee: $5 per class.
Session 2: Wednesdays from May 4 – June 22, 2022, from 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. in
Crowe Common at the middle school. Registration Fee: $5 per class.
Instruction: Shannon Aures Karcz, Level Up certified POUND and Generation POUND Pro. Designed for all fitness levels, POUND provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable, and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities. Please bring a water bottle, yoga mat, sweat towel. Dry sneakers or bare feet are fine. Bring own Ripstix or purchase from instructor.
VISIT HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFO:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1770075/Community_Education_Registration_Form.pdf
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Third-graders at Silver Creek Elementary School celebrated “Third Grade Day” on Thursday, March 3, 2022. These Black Knights played games and completed activities that all had to do with the number 3. All third-grade classes participated. #wearesilvercreek #BKP #blackknightpride
Silver Creek High School's Class of 2022 will host a Weidner’s Chicken BBQ as a senior class fundraiser on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at 1 Dickinson Street.
Menu: Chicken, buttered spuds, tossed salad, and roll and butter. Cost is $13 pre-sale (please note pre-sale meals will be held until only 4:45 p.m.) or $15 at the door. Purchase a pre-sale ticket from any high school senior. If you get tickets from any high school senior and pay by check, please make the check out to: Silver Creek Class of 2022.
CHAUTAUQUA FALLEN HEROES FUND SCHOLARSHIP
The Chautauqua Fallen Heroes Fund was established in 2001 to benefit the families of firefighters, police officers, EMS Personnel and other local
“uniformed heroes” who have been killed in the line of duty. To support those who are interested in careers in public safety, scholarships will be awarded on an occasional basis. In 2008, two (2), $500 scholarships were awarded.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Interested students should complete application and submit to their Guidance Departments by April 1st.
2. Student must meet eligibility requirements.
3. If multiple applications are received within a district, the Guidance Department should forward to the Heroes Committee the one appli-cation that best meets the criteria below. Only one application per district will be accepted and reviewed by the Heroes Committee.
4. Each Guidance Department should forward one application to the “Chautauqua Fallen Heroes Fund Committee” c/o NCCF, 212 Lake Shore Drive West in Dunkirk (14048) by April 15th.
5. Of the applications received by the deadline, two (2) recipients will be selected.
6. Guidance Departments & recipients will be notified by July 1st.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
1. Student must be graduating from one of the school districts within Chautauqua County
2. Student must be pursuing higher education in one of the three areas:
a. Law Enforcement (including corrections officer), b. Firefighting, or c. Emergency Medical Services.
CRITERIA
1. Chances of success in chosen field
2. Essay (quality, neatness and sincerity)
3. Volunteer service
4. School Record
Apply online here by April 1, 2022: https://www.nccfoundation.org/fallen-heroes-1
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Silver Creek Central School District adores its cafeteria staff -- please join us in showing appreciation to them during National Nutrition Month.
We love ALL our cafeteria staffers for their friendly rapport, teamwork, commitment to keeping mealtimes festive and fun via things like festive decor and coordinating outfits. And, of course, we are grateful to them for preparing the best school cafeteria food we've ever had. THANK YOU!
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REV. CLIFFORD K. CLIVER & LUCY CLIVER SUMSKY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2015, this scholarship is designed to assist students who are continuing their education and have been in Chautauqua County foster care.
This continuing education scholarship is awarded annually without regard to the student’s financial circumstances.
Eligible students must:
be 17 years of age or older, be attending (or have been accepted at) a university, college, or trade school, reside in Chautauqua County, have been in foster care.
Return applications to the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, 212 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY 14048, by April 1, 2022.
Apply here: https://www.nccfoundation.org/cliver-scholarship
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DUNKIRK AREA LABOR COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Silver Creek seniors -- Will you be attending a trade school to learn a trade, manufacturing technology, auto technology or auto body repair?
If so, you should apply for the Dunkirk Area Labor Council Scholarship here: https://www.nccfoundation.org/dunkirk-area-labor-council-scholarship by April 1, 2022.
Graduating seniors interested in pursuing an education in the trades or manufacturing technology, such as an electrician, HVAC, pipe fitter, machinist, maintenance, auto technology, and auto body are encouraged to apply.
To apply, students should complete the application that is available at the respective guidance departments. Applicants are also required to provide a typed outline of qualifications, career goals, and an explanation of why they are interested in pursuing their selected trades. To be considered, the applicant must be accepted at an accredited institution.
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ENROLLMENT DAYS APPROACHING
Registration for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2022-2023 academic year is under way at Silver Creek Elementary School. Enrollment Days are scheduled Friday, March 4, 2022, from 1 :00-4:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 4:00-6:30 p.m.
District residents with a child who will be 4 or 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2022, are welcome to register by visiting the Elementary Office on the dates and times above.
The parent enrollment process takes about 30 minutes to complete. Parents/guardians will receive enrollment packets and must bring in a valid driver's license and also proof of residency. Call 716-934-2603, ext. 1100 with questions.
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SENIOR’S EFFORT TO HELP IS TRUE BLUE
Here’s an update about a member of the Class of 2022 at Silver Creek High School who impressed us by facilitating a fundraiser to help a local family.
Senior Victoria Iskra organized the Blue Out the Gym fundraiser held last month (Friday, February 18, 2022) during Black Knight basketball games to honor and raise awareness for Silver Creek graduate Tessa Douglas, who recently lost her father, Dale Douglas, to prostate cancer.
“I’ve known Tessa for around 11 years since our families are close friends. After hearing about Tessa’s dad passing away I knew the family had been affected greatly,” says Victoria. “I wanted to do something to honor Dale and support the family in their loss of their husband, dad, and grandpa.”
The fundraiser, which featured a bake sale, basket raffle, and a 50/50 raffle, raised $1,455 to be donated to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to be put towards future cancer research.
Victoria and the district are grateful to all the individuals, businesses and organizations who helped support this effort.
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Today, Silver Creek Central School District's unified bowling team -- along with all the Western New York unified teams, including Dunkirk, Fredonia and Pine Valley school districts -- are competing at Airport Lanes in Cheektowaga. Best of luck to all the bowlers!
Read more via today's Observer: https://www.observertoday.com/news/page-one/2022/03/team-attitude-unified-bowling-on-rise-in-area-schools/
Parent Broadcast 3/1/2022
As I previously announced, on Sunday, Governor Hochul ruled that New York State will implement the new recommendations set by the CDC. The Governor stated that starting Wednesday, March 2nd masks will become parent choice (optional) for their children at all grade levels. Chautauqua County has issued the same guidance. Therefore, staring tomorrow, masks are optional for all students, staff and visitors of the Silver Creek School District. This includes on buses and at activities/events.
All other COVID requirements, such screening your child before school for sickness, reporting of positive cases, quarantining, distancing, and Test to Stay and Test to Play remain in effect until the District receives additional information from the state and county; we are presently waiting on guidance from NYSDOH.
With this change, the most important fact to remember is that individuals may still wear masks if they choose, and we need to support them in their choice. Supporting differences while considering other people's feelings and beliefs makes our school community stronger and we are Silver Creek strong.
Thank you to the Silver Creek School community as we continue to support the entire student body. Please do not forget, "We have navigated the COVID Pandemic together, and together we continue to get through it".
If you have questions regarding the information in this broadcast, please contact our school nurse or the District Office.
March is Women’s History Month!
Explore the work of scientists, humanitarians, and artists, and the important role women have in New York’s history here: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/womens-history-month
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SPOTLIGHT: FONDA SANFORD KAWSKI SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by Fonda Sanford Kawski, a woman who has dedicated herself to serve and help others. This scholarship is to benefit those who have a true desire to care for people who need it the most. Applicants must be pursuing a career working with the elderly or people in need of hands-on care.
Application Process
Interested students should complete the application and forward it to the committee c/o NCCF, 212 Lake Shore Drive West, in Dunkirk, NY 14048, by April 1, 2022.
Student must meet eligibility requirements.
Students must submit a list of volunteer activities along with their application.
Who is eligible to apply?
(must meet all requirements)
Graduating students from Cassadaga Valley, Central Christian Academy, Chautauqua lake, Dunkirk, Forestville, Fredonia, Maple Grove, Pine Valley, Sherman, Silver Creek, and Westfield.
Students pursuing a CNA certification (Certified Nursing Assistant). Those pursuing an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or paraprofessional certification may be considered.
Students planning a career working with the elderly or people in need of hands-on care.
Criteria for selecting recipients
Possesses a kind and caring nature.
Financial need strongly considered.
Participation in formal or informal volunteer activities (ex: school, church, club, community, home, family, etc.)
Apply here: https://www.nccfoundation.org/kawski-scholarship
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Black Knights at Silver Creek Elementary are pictured enjoying a fun way to look for the most common words presented at different grade levels. Teacher Lisa Buczkowski says this is the first time the whole class has been engaged independently. March is #NationalReadingMonth. #wearesilvercreek #bkp #blackknightpride
Good Sunday afternoon everyone,
I hope that everyone had a safe and relaxing February break!
Today Governor Hochul announced that New York State will implement the new recommendations set by the CDC. The Governor stated that starting Wednesday, March 2nd masks will become parent choice (optional) for their children at all grade levels. To be clear, masks are still required for Monday and Tuesday with Wednesday being the first day for masks being optional, unless Chautauqua County determines otherwise.
All other COVID requirements, such screening your child before school for sickness, reporting of positive cases, quarantining, distancing, and Test to Stay and Test to Play remain in effect until the District receives additional information from the state and county.
With this change, the most important fact to remember is that individuals may still wear masks if they choose, and we need to support them in their choice. Supporting differences while considering other people's feelings and beliefs makes our school community stronger and we are Silver Creek strong.
Thank you to the Silver Creek School community as we continue to support the entire student body. Please do not forget, "We have navigated the Covid Pandemic together and together we continue to get through it".
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's online process for its Special Scholarships (Southern Chautauqua County Retired Teachers’ Association, Ben Spitale Memorial Labor Scholarship, Paul Bridges/Chautauqua County 4-H Beef Program Scholarship, Chautauqua County 4-H Hog Project Memorial Scholarship) for high school seniors is open through April 1, 2022.
As a reminder, all applications will be submitted online and only one application is required. The various applications are listed with their specific criteria and specific essays.
Area students in the Class of 2022 may access the application here: http://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=crcfonlinescholarship.
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Silver Creek students in the Health Careers program via the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-BOCES Career & Technical Education division are getting first-hand experience working in a variety of health care-related fields.
Black Knights including Jessica Didas, Kalin Hein, Maya Monroy, Christine Rauth and Lacee Watkins are studying anatomy, physiology, diseases/disorders, medical terminology and ethics, nutrition, geriatrics, child development, infection control, first aid, physical therapy and pharmacology.
Learn more about their employment prospects here: https://www.e2ccb.org/HealthAssisting.cfm
February is Career & Technical Education Month. #CTEMonth #wearesilvercreek #BKP #BlackKnightPride
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Apply now for new New York State Summer School of the Arts scholarships for regional summer arts programs! A total of $150,000 is available for New York high school students who want to study music, dance, theatre, fine arts, and more! Students can apply for a scholarship through May 1, 2022 via an online application.
The goal of the scholarship program is to promote access and equity to arts education by providing need-based grants to low-income students pursuing summer opportunities.
Application instructions are available here: http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/how-apply #ArtsEducation
Via @nystateed
