On Friday, November 19, Mrs. Laurenzi-Timmerman's 2nd period English 11 Honors class did a reenactment of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The class has been studying the text for the last month, and their final project was to create a 15–20-minute reenactment that made this story relatable to a modern-day audience. The students cast the show, directed it, and wrote the script. They then performed their reenactment for a small audience of staff members and peers. Mrs. Laurenzi-Timmerman is so proud of her students!
SC Kiwanis Club is hosting their annual Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, December 4 from noon to 3pm. Stop by The Backline to have a photo with Santa, meet Comet the reindeer, and support the local food pantry by purchasing baked goods and hot chocolate!
All unvaccinated individuals must be masked indoors.
The Silver Creek Elementary students and staff have been working hard to create feathers for a school community art installation. This lesson focused on mural artist Kelsey Montague and was developed to celebrate our students and staff. Each grade level worked with a specific color of the rainbow and staff used all the rainbow colors in their feathers. Art teacher, Lisa Anderson, then assembled the feathers to create a set of wings. The wings are displayed in the hallway for students and staff to interact with and become part of the artwork. Pictured is Mrs. Anderson and first grade student, Lauren Mahaney.
Happy Thanksgiving from Silver Creek Central School District! #ThankfulThursday #GenerosityMonth #Thanksgiving2021
The Black Knight cheerleaders are hosting a carryout spaghetti dinner on Thursday, December 9! See the flyer for more details!
We are pleased to share that the Board of Education appointed Ms. Bethany Brown as our next Middle School Principal starting on or about January 3, 2022. After a thorough and comprehensive interview process it is clear that Ms. Brown’s experience will allow her to take over and keep our Middle School moving forward as we transition leaders during the middle of this school year. Ms. Brown has eight years of teaching experience; two at the elementary level and six at Spencerport Middle School. She has received her National Board Certification in middle school education. She has served as a vice principal for one year, elementary principal for three years, and is currently finishing her seventh year as a middle school principal, most recently for Buffalo City Schools.
I am confident Ms. Brown will prove to be a talented, knowledgeable, insightful and hardworking leader for OUR Middle School for years to come. She is student centered and passionate to lead the Middle School as we continue to maneuver through COVID learning while assisting students not just academically but also socially, emotionally and mentally. I am certain Ms. Brown will have a few meet and greet sessions when she begins her appointment, providing an opportunity for you to meet her if you desire.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Delia Bonenberger, Interim Middle School Principal at (716) 934-2603 ext. 1400, or Superintendent Crandall at ext. 1900.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Silver Creek Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 7:00 a.m., in the Board of Education Room, for the purpose of appointing a Middle School Principal.
Attention Black Knights! The PTSA is having an apparel sale fundraiser! Order your Black Knight gear by December 4! #BKP #onceablackknightalwaysablackknight #BlackKnightPride #SilverCreekCSD https://stores.inksoft.com/silver_creek_ptsa/shop/home
Congratulations to Silver Creek High students GRACE RUTTENBUR, ALEXANDRA ROCQUE and JONATHAN NEWTON on being inducted into the National Technical Honor Society via Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-BOCES! 🙌🕯🎉
These top Black Knights were feted recently (Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021) for their academic achievements during a ceremony held in the auditorium at Lake Shore Central High School.
Grace is a culinary student 👩🍳🍽, Alexandra is a cosmetology student 💇♀️💅 and Jonathan studies information technology 👨💻📲 via the Career & Technical Education division at the Carrier Education Center in Angola. Additionally, Alexandra serves as secretary of the NTHS and presented its motto at the ceremony.
Well done, Black Knights! 👏🖤 💛
COLLECTING FOR THE COMMUNITY
Silver Creek High’s chapter of the National Honor Society is facilitating a CAN AND CLOTHING DRIVE to help our Black Knight give back to the community this holiday season.
Our students are asked to donate any non-perishable food items and any new-to-slightly used clothing (shirts, pants, hats, scarves, shoes) in any size from Monday, November 15, 2021, through Monday, December 6, 2021.
Each class has a different location to donate food:
9th grade: Miss Zells or Mr. Pulver's rooms
10th grade: Mr. Bratcher's room
11th grade: Mrs. Laurenzi's room
12th grade: Miss Foley's room
All clothing should be donated in Mr. Colson's room.
The grade level that donates the most will get a prize! Be sure to bring in stuff to help the NHS give back to our community.
#SilverCreekCSD #BlackKnightPride #BKP #NHS
Mrs. Weiss’ and Mrs. Williams’ third grade classes celebrated reading success in the first marking period. A ceremony was held to honor the students who have moved up an IRLA level this quarter. Students loved cheering for their friends as they received their certificates.
Silver Creek Elementary is preparing to observe ELEMENTARY SPIRIT WEEKS in November! Our Black Knight family is encouraged to join in the following themed days:
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE SPIRIT WEEK
Monday, November 15: Rock your Mocs/Wear Teal
Tuesday, November 16: Wear Red
Wednesday, November 17: Wear your Ribbon Skirt/Shirt
Thursday, November 18: Wear Orange
Friday, November 19: HAUDENOSAUNEE DAY Wear Purple
THANKSGIVING SPIRIT WEEK
Monday, November 22: Turkey Trot Day so wear your best turkey trot attire/sports attire
Tuesday, November 23: Wear your PJs
#BKP #BlackKnightPride #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Thanksgiving #Thankful #SilverCreekCSD
Silver Creek Central School District is closed today (Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021) in observance of Veterans Day. ❤️🤍💙🙏🇺🇸
FOWL WEATHER: Happy #ThankfulThursday from these "Turkeys in Disguise" on the door of Mrs. Rachel Castignia's classroom at Silver Creek High! #BKP #BlackKnightPride #SilverCreekCSD
Best of luck to our QUIZ BOWL TEAM -- they are heading to Jamestown Community College this afternoon (Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021) to compete against Randolph Central School District. We will be rooting for Silver Creek High's Karissa Buchanan, Isabella Daniels, Michael Dispenza and Tesa Karcz as they compete! #BKP #BlackKnightPride #SilverCreekCSD
4th graders in Mrs. Vasko’s class have been learning about gratitude. Madelyn Buczkowski read a book to the class to help teach about gratitude. They have also been making a “Garland of Gratitude” and adding what they are grateful for each day on the leaves.
Silver Creek Central School District is seeking a LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER for the 2021-2022 academic year. The position is 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: 1: 1 classroom.
APPLY TO: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System
www.wnyric.org/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 November 12, 2021
Check out this THANKFUL TURKEY hallway display by third-graders in the classroom of Ms. Danielle Schuster at Silver Creek Elementary! #November2021 #BKP #BlackKnightPride #SilverCreekCSD #ItsFallYall
Vaccine Clinics for 5-11 year olds available!
The Chautauqua County DOH has announced that COVID-19 vaccination is finally available under emergency use authorization for children ages 5-11. The vaccine is recommended, but not required. Results from clinical trials of the pediatric formulation of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine have been rigorously reviewed by scientists and medical experts. This vaccine has been found to be safe and effective for children ages 5-11.
Please visit the CCDOH website to access registration links or to seek vaccination opportunities at local pharmacies. https://chqgov.com/public-health/covid-19-vaccination-clinics