SOUNDS OF THE SEASON: Thank you to all who turned out for last night's WINTER HOLIDAY CONCERT in the Silver Creek High auditorium featuring our middle school and high school ensembles! We love watching our talented students and staff shine in the spotlight! #WeAreSilverCreek #BlackKnightPride #BKP
SENIORS SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER
Throughout December, students in the Class of 2022 at Silver Creek High School have been busy giving back to the community.
Our seniors held a pajama day to raise money for a veteran family in need. They created flyers to display in the hallways and volunteered their time to collect donations. All the money raised was used to buy items for a veteran family in the Western New York area to ensure they’d have an enjoyable holiday season.
Our students even took the time to wrap the gifts before they were delivered to the WNY Heroes office in Williamsville. The mission of this nonprofit is to provide essential services, financial assistance, and other resources to support veterans, service members, and their families.
But the best present of all is knowing that our 12th graders got to experience the joy of giving back to their community.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants consumers to know certain “wellness” vaping products containing vitamins and/or essential oils are being illegally sold with unproven claims and could be harmful if used. Currently, no vaping products are approved by the FDA to prevent or treat any health conditions or diseases.
Learn more here: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/beware-vaping-products-unproven-health-claims?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
#WellnessWednesday
BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATE
Please note: Starting in January 2022, Silver Creek Central School District is returning to a 6 p.m. workshop and 7 p.m. meeting start time for our Board of Education for the remainder of the 2021-2022 academic year. Thank you! #WeAreSilverCreek #BlackKnightPride #BKP
Attention Families! Please be reminded of the Winter Concert tomorrow! The concert will be in the district auditorium beginning at 6pm for the middle school ensembles (7/8 band, 6th grade band, 7/8 chorus, 6th grade chorus), and approximately 7pm for the high school ensembles (High School Choir, High School Band, and Select Choir). Middle school students are to report to the school at 5:30 and high school students at 6:30 for warmups.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER / LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE for the 2021-2022 School Year. Open Immediately through April, 2022. Previous experience with students with multiple disabilities preferred. NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities 1-6.
Plan for, provide, and document instruction to students with disabilities, grades six through eight, as mandated on Individual Education Plans and consistent with the New York State Standards and NYS regulations governing the provision of special education services.
Must be able to work collaboratively with co-professionals, effectively communicate with parents, and complete assessments and reporting as appropriate.
This particular setting is a self-contained 8: I: I classroom.
Apply to: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System www .wnyric.orq /application
Submit resume, references, and copy of certification to:
Megan Cook, Director of Special Education, Silver Creek Central District, 1 Dickinson Street, Silver Creek, NY 14136.
Applications accepted until December 23, 2021
TEACHER AIDE (2)
Duties: Aid school teachers in the performance of their teaching functions by performing varied duties associated with the teaching process doing related work as required.
assist students in the use of instructional materials
work with students in small groups or one-on-one basis as needed such as in a study hall or during a lunch period
perform such other services as support teaching duties when such services are determined and supervised by teachers
provide direct assistance to students within the educational setting, including but not limited to classroom, gymnasium, pool, and playground, to enable students to fully participate in activities and complete assignments.
assist students in moving throughout the school environment, providing students physical assistance as necessary in standing, walking, and stair climbing.
assist students, as necessary, in all ADL (activities of daily living) including dressing, feeding, and toileting.
aid teachers in the correction of test papers, recording of grades, maintaining files, preparing statistical reports, etc.
Requirements: Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma
Qualifications desired: Ability to work in a variety of settings • Experience working with special needs students and at-risk students • Good communication skills • Possess tolerance, patience, and selforganization • Dependable and punctual • Capable of interacting with students and school staff personnel • Capable of working under supervision and possess the ability to follow directions • Excellent behavior management skills
Compensation: As per CSEA contract in the job classification of Teacher Aide.
Submit application to: Megan Cook, Director of Special Education, Silver Creek Central District , 1 Dickinson Street, Silver Creek, NY 14136
Applications accepted until December 23, 2021.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: KUDOS to our Black Knight family for collaborating this fall to help the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County raise awareness about suicide prevention and support services in the area.
Read more via the Dunkirk Observer newspaper: https://www.observertoday.com/life/sunday-lifestyles/2021/12/silver-creek-schools-donate-for-suicide-prevention/
#WeAreSilverCreek #BKP #BlackKnightPride
PRESS RELEASE FROM CCDOH: COVID-19 POP-UP RAPID TESTING CLINICS PLANNED FOR DECEMBER 13-15 IN JAMESTOWN
MAYVILLE, N.Y.: - The Chautauqua County Health Department reports that free COVID-19 testing will be provided in Jamestown this week on December 13, 14, and 15. Rapid, molecular Abbott ID Now tests will be performed, and same-day results will be provided to clients.
Testing Site Details
Location:
South County Office Building
110 E 4th Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Dates and Hours of Operation:
Monday, December 13, 4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, December 14, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, December 15, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
COVID-19 testing is available to any Chautauqua County resident who wants to be tested and is free. Pre-registration is recommended to reduce wait time, but walk-ins will be accepted until 7:00 PM as long as appointments are available. Visit the Chautauqua County Health Department website to access the online registration links: https://chqgov.com/public-health/covid-19-testing-sites
This clinic will be held indoors at the South County Office Building in Jamestown. Follow the signs to the handicap-accessible ramp, which leads to the former Chautauqua County Health Department Clinic. Clients may park along the street or in the parking garage at the corner of 4th and Spring Streets.
Face coverings are required at the testing clinic regardless of vaccination status.
The Chautauqua County Health Department is working on plans for additional COVID-19 testing clinics in the near future. Please monitor their Facebook page, website, or local news outlets for updates on this topic.
Stop the spread of COVID-19: Get vaccinated; wear a mask; maintain a social distance of 6 feet; wash your hands often.
Silver Creek High School is wrapping up the 2022 online yearbook sale available through January 10, 2022.
REGULAR SALE price is $68.00 through January 10th. All seniors get their name stamped on the cover free of charge.
Parents/guardians may again order either online at yearbookordercenter.com via Herff-Jones using the code 13849, or in-school via Mr. Jamie Francisco. The sale will be accessible online through Jan. 10, 2022, or until the district sells out.
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! ✍️💡
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
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
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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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
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.
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
