silver creek central school district

Silver Creek Central School District

www.silvercreekschools.org January 2014 934-2603

Dear Silver Creek Community,

We are almost through the first semester of the 2013-2014 school year, and I am very pleased to share with you the progress we are seeing at SCCSD. Whether it is in the classroom, our capital project, or the Pupil Personnel Services program, there are many exciting developments occurring in our District.

The Common Core Learning Standards are being implemented at each level, and

overall I would say it is exciting to see the pedagogical shifts being implemented. The Common Core shifts are research-based teaching practices, many of which have been widely utilized by teachers for decades. My visits to classrooms have revealed a teaching staff committed to constant improvement. We can all take great pride in the efforts being made by our teachers to improve instruction through on-going and rigorous professional development.

Our Capital Project saw many renovations during 2013. The work included a new nurse’s office, technology updates to our elementary classrooms, a refurbished elementary cafeteria, new and resurfaced parking lots, and many enhancements to our heating and cooling systems. The final phase of this project will begin in the spring of 2014. I encourage you stop in and see all of the enhancements for yourself.

Lastly, I want to share with you a very important endeavor being organized by our Pupil Personnel Services Department. Beginning in the spring of 2014 all parents of students in grades 8 through 11 will attend a Required Parent Meeting on the risks and dangers of underage drinking and drug use. The meeting is planned in part because of the results of a Pride Survey conducted more than two years ago by the Chautauqua Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council. The data demonstrated a need to inform our school community of the dangers related to underage drinking and illicit

drug use. All parents of students in grades 8 through 11 are asked to please mark your calendars for April 2 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. More detailed information on this very important evening has been communicated through our Pupil Personnel Services Office.

I wish each of you a happy and healthy 2014!

Sincerely,

Daniel G. Ljiljanich, Superintendent

“Silver Creek Central School District builds bridges with students

linking today’s learning to tomorrow’s possibilities.”

Included in this edition of

the Silverliner is information

on Community Education

programs being offered for

the Winter 2013 session.

Please check out the

D i s t r i c t web s i t e a t

www.silvercreekschools.org

for the complete Silverliner

which includes articles from

the Music Department, a

new course offering in the

High School beginning in

September 2014, an update

on the Capital Project and

more.

The tax code for

Silver Creek

residents when

filling out State

income tax returns

is 587.

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Presented by the Sunshine Singers


Sunshine Singers Present

Alice in Wonderland By: Daniel Bromsted

Members of the Silver Creek Elementary School Sunshine Singers presented the Disney Youth Musical ALICE IN WONDERLAND in the district auditorium during three performances on November 20-22. The story featured the singing and acting talents of 33 fourth and fifth graders in this popular musical portrait of the Lewis Carroll classic. The story described the wild adventures of Alice as she defended her journey ‘through the looking glass’ at a trial presided over by the powerful Queen of Hearts. With the

assistance of the White Rabbit, Alice tells of her encounters with an ensemble of whimsical characters, and some very well-known songs were performed, including “Alice In Wonderland”, “I’m Late”, “How Do You Do, and Shake Hands”, and “The Unbirthday Song”. The cast also travelled to St. Columban’s Retirement Home to perform the musical for the residents.

Directed by Elementary Choral Director Daniel L. Bromsted in his 19th and final Elementary musical for the district, featured performers included Amanda Roth (Alice), Jacob Helmer (The White Rabbit), Alina Beadle (The Queen of Hearts), Austin Manning (The King of Hearts), Noah Wiltsie (The Cheshire Cat), Gabriel Metzger (The Caterpillar), Katie Castiglia and Kaytlyn Killock (Tweedledee and Tweedledum), Joseph Bowers (The Mad Hatter), Tabitha Shevlin (The March Hare), and Ella Monaco (The Dor-mouse).

Appearing as the Birds were Amanda Ippolito (Dodo), Autumn Ellis (Owl), Cynthia Schwab (Parrot), and MaLani Eldridge (Toucan). The flowers were led by Morgan Lewis (Rose), and included Tessa Brunner, Ellen Decker, Brooklyn Karcz, Alley Miller, Yanna Mott, Emma Romanik, Adriana Rosati, Nicole Tampio, and Crystal Tirone. In addition, the Card Chorus was comprised of Alex Bass, Ethan Cross, Rory Dillon, Daniel Edwards, Allison Gloss, Owen Hastings, Matthew Kehrer, and Jordan Sweda.

Costumes for the production were created by Bonnie Bromsted and Maria Manning, with properties secured by Alberta Roth, and art teacher Denise Williams. Kevin Rice acted as stage crew advisor with sound and lighting design by high school student Trevor Cole. Posters were designed by Katie Cross, and Tina Hastings created the programs. Set pieces were provided by Terry Karcz, and the cast photographer was Marianne Bower who provided each cast member with photo mementos as well as designing a grand lobby display.

Congratulations to Mr. Bromsted and the entire cast and crew of ALICE IN WONDERLAND for a job well done!

Emily Wright Invited to Perform

at NYSSMA All State By: Victoria Tomasulo

The Silver Creek Music Department has had a long standing tradition of sending their students to different festivals around New York State. Some of them include Junior Area All State, NYSSMA Choral Majors, NYSSMA Instrumental Majors, and the list continues. We celebrate the level of talent that pours out of the district, and we are especially proud of one of our seniors, Miss Emily Wright. Daughter of Bill and Linda Wright, Emily always strives for excellence. Emily currently ranks third in the graduating class at Silver Creek High School and is enrolled in six Advanced Placement Courses, including an Advanced Placement Music Theory Course. She is a member of National Honor Society, President of Chorus, Stage Crew, and a past member of Key Club, the Silver Creek Grape Stompers (4H) Club, and her Church Youth Group.

Emily has always been involved in the music department, starting with the Sunshine Singers in Elementary School, moving to the Middle School Chorus, and is now currently enrolled in the Senior High Chorus. She has taken private voice and piano lessons from Mrs. Fran Page and Mrs. Nancy Krestic, and is currently studying with Mr. Casey Gray. She has also been dancing since age three. Miss Wright is a member of the Chautauqua Children's Chorale and has participated in various operas in the Fredonia area. She is a member of the Silver Creek Jazz Ensemble and has performed in musicals at Silver Creek.

Emily has a long history with NYSSMA, both as a chorus member and a soloist. She has been involved with both NYSSMA Junior Area All State and NYSSMA Area All State, performing both in Akron and Fredonia with other students from around the area. Last year, Emily auditioned for NYSSMA Solo Festival Level VI, the highest level, earning a perfect score. This allowed her not only the opportunity to perform in Area All State, but to be invited to Conference All State, hosted at the Eastman School of Music in early December. This is a very high honor, as students from all over the state are asked to perform, and they all have to have a perfect or near perfect score to enter into the chorus. This high honor is awarded to the most deserving of young musicians, as Miss Wright works so diligently to improve her craft, and go further with her studies in music. Emily plans on entering a Music Education Program next year and is looking forward to continued success in the future.


Silver Creek High School is excited to announce a new course available to all high school students, Career and Life Management. The University at Buffalo School of Management and M&T Bank have partnered to bring Mon-eySKILL®, an innovative personal finance curriculum, into area high

schools. Students signing up for this course will be participating in the MONEYSKILL® program.

MoneySKILL® is an interactive, internet-based curriculum designed to edu-cate students to make informed financial decisions on a variety of personal finance issues, including income, money management, spending and cred-it, and saving and investing. It was developed by Lewis Mandell, professor emeritus of finance and managerial economics in the UB School of Manage-ment, in collaboration with the American Financial Services Association Education Foundation.

The skills our children learn from these lessons will financially protect them for years to come, so we encourage your active involvement in this pro-cess. You may want to take a moment to talk to your teen about the class and encourage them to sign up for next year.

The course also guides students on the soft skills needed to become col-lege and career ready. Including applying for a job, the interview process, and skills needed to be successful on the job. Students may begin signing up for the fall session in February. Anyone interested should see their guid-ance counselor.

KNIGHT’S KORNER STORE

Silver Creek Central School is proud to announce the re-opening of the school store, The Knight’s Korner Store.

The store, located in the high school wing across from the library, was re-established by business teacher Rachel Castiglia and her Marketing class. The students in the class are in charge of setting up the store, for all the daily operations including ordering supplies, pricing, and inventory.

The store offers a variety of items to the school and to the public. There are food and drink items, all school event tickets can be purchased there as well as SCCS clothing including sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweatpants, hats, and blankets.

The experiences that the classes are receiving from running their own business have been extraordinary. The students are working very hard and are proud of what they have accomplished.

Store Hours

8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday

Bring this coupon into the store and receive

10% off any clothing item.

One item per coupon.

Coupon cannot be copied or reproduced.

Miss Keem would like to congratulate the Elementary Band on their two successful holiday performances!

The Band is currently comprised of twelve 5th

grade students. They received many glowing compliments about the quality of their sound and musicianship!

Congratulations also go out to the six students who were selected for Elementary All County Band: Ellie Decker, Amanda Roth, Ethan Clark, Joseph Bowers, Emma Romanik,

and Owen Hastings.


WHEN TO KEEP A CHILD HOME WITH ILLNESS

DURING COLD AND FLU SEASON

Sometimes it can be difficult for a parent to decide whether to send children to school when they wake up with symptoms of an

illness or complaints that they do not feel well. In general, during cold and flu season, unless your child is significantly ill, the best

place for them is in school where they have already been exposed to the same germs and where they are less likely to expose

other more vulnerable people, like the very young or very old. Remind your children to discard used tissues promptly, not to

share personal items, to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, to keep their hands away from their face, and to wash

hands thoroughly and often with soap and warm water. However, there are some situations in which it is best to plan on keeping

your child home for a day to rest or to arrange for an appointment with your health care provider.

The following are a few situations that warrant watching and possibly calling your health care provider:

▪ Persistent fever greater than 100.4° orally, including a fever that requires control with medication such as Tylenol

▪ Child is too sleepy or ill from an illness, like vomiting and/or diarrhea

▪ Cough that makes a child feel uncomfortable or disrupts the class

▪ Sore throat that is severe along with fever and feeling ill for more than 48 hours, OR after known exposure to a confirmed

case of Strep throat infection

▪ Honey-crusted sores around the nose or mouth or rash on other body parts; OR a rash in various stages including boils,

sores and bumps that may be chicken pox; OR a significant rash accompanied by other symptoms of illness such as fever

▪ Red, runny eyes that distract the child from learning

▪ Large amount of discolored nasal discharge, especially if accompanied by facial pain or headache

▪ Severe ear pain or drainage from the ear

▪ Severe headache, especially if accompanied by fever

▪ Any condition that you think may be serious or contagious to others.

Finally, if you know your child is still running a fever, it is not a good idea simply to give them Tylenol and send them onto school

because as soon as the medicine wears off, you are apt to get a call from the health office to leave work and come to pick up your

feverish child. It is better to let them stay home in bed with a fever and take their medications at home until they are off all

medicines and ready to learn for a full day in a classroom. If you find a pattern of your child asking to stay home from school,

especially if they are falling behind or appear anxious by the thought of attending school, or if there does not appear to be any

obvious physical symptoms, it may be a good idea to contact your school nurse and your health care provider to discuss your

concerns. Remember, whenever you keep your child home from school, please call the school nurse or attendance office in

advance of the start of the school day and leave a message that your child will be absent.

The Health Office wants your children to be healthy so they can accomplish their educational requirements. As healthcare

professionals in the school setting, the skills and experience that the Health Office provide becomes a vital component in educating

the whole child. As parents you send your children to school healthy. You have the right to expect that the Health Office will

safeguard your child’s health while they’re here. Communication about illness is crucial in keeping all children well.

Andrea Turton, RN MSN

District Nurse

Reference: www.schoolhealthservicesny.com

http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com


On Thursday, October 17, Silver Creek High School enjoyed its first “Drive Your Tractor To Work Day”. Tim Manning, a senior, proposed the idea at the end of last school year. Tim is a farmer and he thought it would be a great way to make students who may not be involved in sports or other activities feel like they are a part of the school. He also thought it would just be “cool” to be able to drive his tractor to school.

There were six students who drove their tractor to school that day; Tim Manning, Nathan Delcamp, Dalton Neubauer, Louis Smith and Kelsey Orr. Tyler Strano could also be added to this list since he did bring his walk-behind lawnmower with him.

It was a great activity sandwiched in between a number of activities celebrating Homecoming Week. Monday was the Powder Puff Football game, where the Senior girls beat the Junior girls by a score of 28-14, Tuesday was Hippie Day, Wednesday was Zombie day, Thursday was Hillbilly day and Friday was Black and Gold Spirit day. The week was topped off with the Homecoming Football game on Friday night and the dance on Saturday.

By: Dana Leone

This year, a school-wide effort produced 80 gift boxes to be sent overseas to children who are refugees or part of a recent natural disaster. Project Christmas Child is a well-respected charity that was the heart child of a man in Nebraska who never doubted the effect a small act of kind-ness can have in the life of a person who has nothing.

The premise of the drive is quite simple. Fill a shoebox with toys, school supplies or

hygiene items that are sent to any area of the world that is recovering from a natural disaster or war, and given to a child under 14. Frequently these gifts go to refugee camps, and heart felt stories of children hugging their box of hope all day emerge. These shoeboxes go to areas that haven’t always seen Americans in the most positive light. What better way to become a positive ambassador on foreign soil, then to give children suffering a bit of relief. The fact that it is one child giving to another, in many cases, makes it all the more significant.

Sponsored by the Middle School Builders and Broadcast clubs, the call went out in early November to everyone in the district, and everyone responded from Elementary to High School, including the Office Staff. A special help was given by Tami Shomper-Faraci who was running her own charity initiative at the time. She decided to join the Middle School Clubs in their efforts adding 30 boxes with the help of her cheerleaders.

Under the leadership of Mr. Ljiljanich, the district has placed a strong emphasis on Character Education this year. Mrs. Troutman, Middle School Principal, a strong advocate of community service, said “It’s important that our students get the opportunity to get involved and to feel the reward of helping. This builds character and helps students to see the need and return associated with good character.”

The joy that these boxes bring can’t be measured, however, they can be followed. Special tracking labels were purchased and attached to the shoeboxes which allows the shipments to be followed from port to port until they reach their final destinations. We have gone to the Mideast and Africa in previous years and the students look forward to seeing where their precious cargo will

end up this year!

By: Shannon Aures Karcz, PTT President

We have had an exciting start to the 2013-14 school year and are happy to report a great core TEAM has come together to work on ways to make our school even better. First of all thank you to Mr. Ljiljanich for all of the support and encouragement he gives to our organization. Secondly I would like to thank the Support Services team that attended our October meeting as guest speakers. They shared about the many

different programs in place within for students who need various types of assistance. Finally, we have some very motivated parents who have not only joined the TEAM but have also stepped up into some key leadership roles. Alicia Voigt has joined the TEAM and immediately volunteered to chair our elementary apparel sale. Destiny Nosbish will be our 2013-14 Secretary. Heidi Rosenfeld who will be our Fun Night and Bake Sale Coordinator. Amanda Brennan coordinated the Food Drive for the Silver Creek Food Pantry. Jen Polowy will remain Treasurer for this year and I will stay on as President for this year with hopes that one of these new parents will be ready to step up into leadership for next year. One additional thought, please remember that although our primary involvement tends to be from Elementary School parents and we coordinate a lot of fun activities in that building, we are available to help in all schools and if there is ever a need or a suggestion as to what the PTT can do to help out please let us know. I can be contacted through e-mail at [email protected] or on Facebook by joining our new FB group: Silver Creek Parent Teacher TEAM.

mailto:[email protected]


By: Braydon Gilbert

Illustrated by: Jeffrey Brown

Once there was a little boy named Max. He always got bullied by the mean kid named Brandon. Brandon always bullied Max because he wore glasses. But everybody thinks glasses are regular to wear. My friend Jaydon wears glasses too, so I don’t

know why Brandon makes fun of kids who wear glasses. The reason Jaydon is my best friend is because he always sticks up for me. But I thought yesterday that I should stop being a baby and stick up for myself. But on the other hand I thought what would happen to me if I stuck up to Brandon?

It was morning. Max’s mom called him, “MAX!!!” Coming he yells, “I went downstairs to eat Coco puffs.” I finally got done eating breakfast, so I started walking to school. While I was walking Brandon tripped me. As I fell I broke my glasses. He just stood there and laughed at me. The bad part was that Jaydon wasn’t here. So even though Jaydon wasn’t here I got up and got my glasses and walked away. As I was walking, I saw Jaydon walking in front of me I told him what happened. He said, “Sorry I couldn’t be there.” It was 8:00 morning. Luckily I made it to school before Brandon.

The bad new is Brandon’s in my class. It’s time for geometry, and in geometry, I have to sit next to him. He kicks me and than tells the teacher that I kicked him. I hate when he does that because then I get sent to the principal’s, and he does it every day! When I get home I tell mom what he does every day and she believes me because she knows Bran-don.

It was night mom asked me, “Where are your glasses?” I said Brandon tripped me and as I fell my glasses broke. She said we will go talk to his parents tomorrow.

It was morning. Mom talked to Brandon and his parents. I started walking to school. I finally made it to school. It was math time. Brandon looked scared. I thought I’m not scared of Brandon any more. So I should have no more problems getting bullied by Brandon. I guess he got over his fear because he started bullying me again, so I told a teacher. The teacher yelled at him so he stopped for a little while, but then he started it again!

That’s when I finally stood up to him myself. I told him to stop! And that I didn’t like getting bullied by him, and I also said, “ You need to pay for new glasses!”

By: Heather Westlund

Good writers were not born with a special ability to just make magic on a piece of paper. Good writing doesn’t just appear. As a matter of fact, good writing begins with ordinary people who just like to write, like Braydon and Jeffrey.

There is not a magic spell that transforms you from an ordinary writer to a powerful writer, but there is a process. The first step in the process is to write. Write every day. Don’t be afraid to make a mark on your paper. The fifty-five men that met for numerous hours, day after day, still took ten weeks for the first draft of the Constitution of the United States. After that they reread and re-wrote, that eventually created a world famous piece of writing that is still read today.

Writing can be powerful or weak, but as Glen Colton has sung to us over the past few years, “the more you put into it, the more you get out of it.” Writing is the same. Writing is you on paper. Celebrate you, pick up a pencil and write your thoughts down. The more you write, the better your writing will get!

Don’t know where to start? If you would like some kindling to start your writing juices flowing, try reading How Writers Work or A Writer’s Notebook by Ralph Fletcher. This author will inspire the writer in you.

Many of my students are catching the taste for how fun writing can be. Below is an example of writing. This was not classwork. This was not homework. This was the product of two boys having fun writing. It is a fictional story, with fictional characters. My class asked to have this piece published to show that anyone can write, if they try. We hope that our love for writing and growing will be contagious. So, go ahead and try it! Just pick up a pen and write. We dare you!


By: Nick Piccolo, Mayor

Village of Silver Creek

Office: Municipal Building

172 Central Avenue

Silver Creek, NY 14136

Phone: 934-3240

Fax: 934-2700

Website: silvercreekny.com

Village Board meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

Workshop at 7:00 p.m. ~ Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m.

A message from the Mayor and Silver Creek Board;

We would like to congratulate all of the students at Silver Creek Central High

School who participated in the fall sports season on another job well done. We

would also like to congratulate all of the students who have maintained their grade

point average and are members of the Honor Rolls and Credit Lists. This can only

be done through hard work and budgeting your time for studies as well as other

activities.

We are proud of each and every student that attends SCCS and all that they do to

make our community a better place to live in. All of the students that attend school

at Silver Creek are the future of our community and someday will grow up to be

the back bone of Silver Creek. One of you may grow up to be the Mayor, a Village Trustee, a teacher in our

school system, Town of Hanover Supervisor, a Town Council member or become a major part of the

educational body of our school district. Whatever it may be you will all be very good at what you do because

of the education that you are receiving in our schools.

We are very proud and supportive of our school system and the fine upstanding adults that it turns out. This is

an accomplishment that you all can be proud of and thankful to those people that pay a major part in your

growth and development as you grow up and become successful in whatever you may decide to do or become.

We want to say good luck to all of our students that are involved in our Winter Sports programs and those of

you who are involved in any language clubs or BOCES programs. We want to extend to all of those at Silver

Creek Central School a Joyous Happy New Year. That includes the students, faculty, administration as well as

all of the school board members.

Mayor Nick Piccolo

On behalf of the Village Board and its entire work force.


NURSE’S OFFICE

NEW FITNESS ROOM

NEW COVER ON POOL


By: Paula Troutman

We have been extremely busy at the Middle School this fall and have accomplished many things. Students are engaged in the new state curriculum and are growing as learners every day. After the first ten weeks of school, 44% of our students achieved the honor roll and 17% achieved the credit list. This is a great accomplishment and we recognized all these students during a school-wide assembly at the end of December.

We are also focusing on Character Education this year and highlight a positive character trait each month that students are encouraged to work on. December’s character trait was self-control and that is something, even as adults, many of us struggling with. I know that excessive turkey eating was a self-control problem for me at Thanksgiving time.

Students who were in good academic and behavioral standing enjoyed our fall dance and a trip to see “Catching Fire” at the movie theater. We encourage our students daily to do their best in all areas of their school day! We are planning a Theme Dance in January and a Winter Ball in February so that all students can continue to work toward attendance at these events.

We are also working on establishing proper lunch etiquette within our lunchroom and Mr. Graf and Mrs. Janisch are helping to teach about this subject, and students are able to earn a special lunch in the cafeteria with their friends. Special tables, music and a yummy treat will be provided for students who display proper behaviors in the cafeteria.

As you can see, we are not only working on the mind, but also on student manners and helping to reinforce positive character traits, as we understand that our students’ future success encompass all of these. We have had a very successful start to this school year and we are working very hard to ensure our students’ succeed in all they set their minds to.

1) For concerns about class-

room/grade issues contact their

teacher directly. You can e-mail

or call the teacher and leave a mes-

sage during school hours. Be sure

and leave a number that you would

like to be reached at. (Teachers may call you

after school or if they have time during a plan-

ning period.) E-mail addresses for faculty and

staff are their first initial followed by their last

name plus @silvercreekschools.org. There is a

phone directory listed on the website and by

calling the school at 934-2603.

2) For concerns about discipline issues, con-

tact Mrs. Castiglia, the MS Dean of Stu-

dents. You may e-mail or call Mrs. Castiglia.

Please note that she teaches various classes

throughout the day and may not be immediately

available to talk to you. 934-2603 x2174

3) For concerns that have not been resolved

call the MS office to reach Mrs. Troutman.

You will most likely reach Mrs. Karcz who can

make arrangements for Mrs. Troutman to call

you back or make an appointment to meet with

you if need be. 934-2603 x1400

The Middle School recognizes Students of the Month from October - May.

They are selected based on the following criteria: strong work ethic, de-

pendability, helpfulness, respectfulness and cooperation with others. The

Silver Creek Central Middle School is proud to announce the Students of the

Month for October and November 2013. The students were selected based

on the following criteria: strong work ethic, dependability, helpfulness, re-

spectfulness and cooperation with others. The 6th grade recipients for Octo-

ber are Brianna Castro and Noah Merchant. The 7th grade recipients for Oc-

tober are Kristen Wielgasz and Derek Roehner. The 8th grade recipients for

November are Samantha Page and Bryan Berek.

The 6th grade recipients for November are Olivia Zbytek and Cole Golem-

bieski. The 7th grade recipients are Alicia Langan and Andrew Hill. The 8th

grade recipients are Tricia Campese and Sam Mullen.


level, increases your intuition and ability to channel energy, and activates another chakra cleansing cycle. Symbols for emotional, mental, and long distance healing are shared and students will practice using them when giving each other a treatment. Reiki II will qualify you as a Second Degree Reiki Practitioner. Master and Teacher Level training available upon request to be scheduled at a later time. You will receive an IARP certificate of completion and manual.

Pre-requisite:

1) First Degree Reiki Certification from Wish*More Wellness or other certified Reiki Master/ Teacher; copy must be received in advance.

2) Please ask permission to send Reiki to a friend or family

member.

Wish*More Wellness Workshop

Saturday

March 1, 2014

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 5 hr.

Room 308

Registration fee: $40.00

Instructor: Sue Balogh

If you knew something could bring you peace of mind, help you discover your true talents and desires, and attract more love and success than you ever dreamed of would you try it? Be inspired and learn simple yet powerful ways to help yourself feel better anytime, anywhere. There is no need to struggle through; life is to be enjoyed. Learn to tap into you own self-healing abilities and techniques that can often give immediate relief of emotional or physical pain and bring about amazing life changing events. The following will be discussed or practiced:

1) Meditation – there is so much more to meditation than many people realize. Let this blissful feeling become your way of life. It has been proven to improve your health, lower blood pressure, keep you young and allows you to have more calm and acceptance of yourself and others and all situations throughout the day. Practice various types and also be guided through weekly meditations for manifesting your wishes.

2) Energy Tapping – tapping on pressure points used in acupuncture to relieve physical or emotional pain; takes seconds to learn, is easy to remember, and people of all ages can benefit from it.

3) Chakra Healing/Color Therapy – learn about the 7 main chakras or energy centers in the body and ways to maintain balance in your life.

4) Acupressure points – regularly applying pressure on several body points for general aches and pains or stress has been known to provide preventative and accumula-tive benefits.

5) Positive Affirmations for Self-Healing – every word or thought, subconscious or not, hinders or nurtures your wellbeing. Use positive actions and words that can literally heal you.

6) Discuss tips on adding a few things to your diet for energy and overall wellness.

*Special note to our Chautauqua County community: SCCS Community Education is now partnering with Chautauqua Opportunities to offer information about a variety of family/parenting topics. If you are interested in receiving notices about other learning activities not listed in this program, check the box and provide your email address on the SCCS Community Education registration form included in this brochure.

Our first five classes are being offered by Sue Balogh. She is a certified Reiki Master/Teacher and spiritual life coach and a member of IARP-International Association of Reiki Profession-als. She also has training in EFT Level I, reflexology, meditation and has done workshops at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center and in community education programs.

Reiki I – First Degree Reiki Class

Saturday

March 8

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 5 hr.

Room 308

Registration: $125.00


Supply cost: $10 (to be paid to instructor)

This class is for those who wish to perform Reiki treatments on yourself or become a Reiki Practitioner. Reiki is a powerful

technique of hands on energy work that reduces stress and promotes healing and personal growth. It can help alleviate pain, insomnia, anxiety and much more, as well as give an empowering feeling of well-being.

In Level I attendees will receive an attunement to the first level of Reiki, learn the self-treatment and treatment of others, and learn the Reiki Power symbol. The attunement opens the chakras in the head, heart, and hands, and activates a chakra cleansing cycle. This can also be used to treat your pets! Reiki I will qualify you as a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. You will receive a certificate of completion and manual.

Reiki II – Second Degree Reiki Class

Saturday

March 15

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 5 hr.

Room 308

Registration: $125.00


Supply cost: $10 to be paid to instructor – (if attending Reiki Level I and II class, there will only be one payment of $10 for one manual)

Second Degree Reiki will take you further into self-discovery and give you more powerful tools to promote healing in yourself or others. You will be attuned to the Second Degree of Reiki which opens the chakras in the palms to another


Think of this class as a lesson in giving yourself a pep-talk for the rest of your life and learning the tools that make it get better and better. Be inspired, relax and have fun in this class!

Reiki Master Training

Saturday

March 22, 2014

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 5 hr.

Room 308

Registration fee: $150


In Reiki Master Training, you are attuned to the Master Symbol which activates the highest level of Reiki. You will learn the master symbol; the Reiki symbol for spiritual healing, enhancing your intuition for yourself and your clients. You will learn an advanced technique for clearing energy, receive and practice an energy clearing, begin another chakra cleansing cycle, and receive a Reiki Master’s certificate and Manual.

PRE-REQUISITE:

1) First and Second Degree Reiki Certification from Wish*More Wellness or other certified Reiki Master/Teacher. You will receive a manual and IARPO certificate of completion.

Reiki Teacher Training

Saturday

March 29, 2014

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 5 hr.

Room 308



Optional Supply cost: $20 to be paid to instructor, for copy of a one-sided ready-to-copy Reiki Manual to include all levels of Reiki for your future students.

Reiki Teacher Training attunes you to pass along all levels of

the Reiki attunements and teach classes. The attunements are demonstrated and the teacher’s manual will give full details to practice with. You will be encouraged to share your gift with others and discover your own style of teaching. You will also learn ways to market yourself and tips on setting up a web site. You will receive an IARP certificate of completion (with seal) and manual, and be given permission to photocopy all levels of the manual for use in your classes.

PRE-REQUISITE:

1) First Degree, Second Degree, and Reiki Master Certification from Wish*More Wellness or other certified Reiki Master/Teacher.

Yoga/Pilates

Thursdays

January 16 – February 13 5 classes

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

**THE BACKLINE – 19 Park Place, Silver Creek

(parking is available on the square)


Instructor: Karen Bogosian, Fitness & Aerobic Instructor

A great starting point for beginners, yet highly beneficial to the experienced exerciser. This gentle exercise will leave you invigorated and relaxed. Pilates focuses on the strengthening of “core” muscles that help to define and elongate your body. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat.

Dog Obedience Classes – Positive Reinforcement Training

Instructors: Cheryl Robinson, over 25 yrs. of Dog

Obedience Experience & Red Cross Dog First Aid Certification

Sarah Winton, 10 yrs. Experience & Degree in

Animal Science & Behavior, Nationally Certified Dog

Obedience Instructor & Red Cross Dog First Aid Certification.

Information for all Obedience Classes

Classes are 6 weeks for $75.00 per dog (no class Feb. 18)

Classes are held in Silver Creek Elementary Lobby

Must bring a copy of rabies certificate to first class

Please bring each week:

Soft-treats that are bite-size

Water and a dish

Clean-up bags

6 foot leash

Beginner Dog Obedience

Tuesdays

January 28 – March 11 6 wk.

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Will learn basic commands: sit, heel, down, attention, target, leave it, wait, stay, come and socialization. Dogs need to be of age to have rabies shot; copy of rabies certificate must be brought to first class.

Beginner: DO NOT BRING DOG TO FIRST CLASS

Advanced Dog Obedience

Tuesdays

January 28 – March 11

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The advanced class will incorporate off leash, fun tricks, and


free style moves – a fun class with your dog! Dogs must have completed a beginner and intermediate obedience class. This class is a lot of fun for both the owner and the dog.

Introduction to Belly Dance

Mondays

March 3 – April 7 6 wk.

6:00 -7:00 pm

High School gym


Instructor: Jennie Kaleta

Come and learn the basic moves of this ancient dance form! We will start the class with a warm-up and then move on to learning belly dance technique. We will drill isolations each week and end each class with a short combination.

Belly Dance Choreography

Mondays

March 3 – April 7 6 wk.

7:00 – 8:00 pm

High School gym



Now, let’s put what you learned in the basic belly dance class to work! Each week we will learn a new combination using moves that we learned in the beginner class. These combinations can be strung together for choreography or be used how you like! This class is for people who have already

taken basic belly dance.

Hula Hooping

Mondays

April 28, May 5, 12, June 2, 9 5 classes

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Elementary gym



Hula Hooping is not just for kids! With adult size hoops, you can hoop too! Come learn the basics of waist, hip and chest hooping. We can even learn a few tricks! Hoops will be available to use during class, and hoops will also be available to buy for those who wish.

Aquacize

Session 1

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Jan. 2 – Feb. 13 13 classes

3: 30 – 4:30 pm

Pool


Instructor: Jean Mahaney, Certified Swim Instructor

Session 2


February 27 – April 10 (no class Mar. 13) 12 class

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Pool


Instructor: Jean Mahaney, Certified Swim Instructor

Looking for an easy-on-the-joints workout? Try aquacize and work out in the pool! Get into shape and enjoy the benefits of this fabulous joint-friendly exercise! The class is fast paced

and cardio intense. Some coordination and stamina is required.

*If class is cancelled, there will be no make-up dates*

Men’s Basketball

Mondays

March 3 – June 9 12 wks.

8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Elementary gym

Fee: $20

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 one night a week and get some exercise in a fun environment. Hone your skills. Enjoy some friendly competition.

Women’s Basketball

Tuesdays

March 4 – May 27 12 wks.

8:00—10:00 p.m.

Elementary gym

Fee: $20

Instructor: Jane Hogg


For the women. Are you finding yourself spending too much time sitting around? Come out one night a week and get some exercise in a fun environment. Hone your skills. Enjoy some friendly competition.


Body Boot Camp


January 14 - March 27 20 classes

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Crowe Commons



Instructor: Lisa Capitano, Certified Personal Trainer

Come have fun and get your best body yet with this fast-paced, calorie-blasting workout, using the traditional Boot Camp style approach. Boot Camp is geared toward all fitness levels. It includes conditioning drills, cardio, plyometrics, core strength, stretching and much more! Modifications are always offered for the beginner to the advanced. Come ready to work out with proper dress and sneakers. Don’t forget your water and towel!

Basics of Oil Painting

Tuesdays

February 25 – April 22 8 wk.

6:00 – 8:00 pm

Room 149 HS

Registration fee: $40 + supplies

Instructor: Barney Kuzara, Jr., professional artist

Explore your inner creativity while learning the basics of this self-expressive craft! Mr. Kuzara strives to give individual instruction to each student and is very talented in his craft! Supply list will be discussed at the first class.

Extreme Couponing: The first steps

Mondays

March 10 & 17

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Room 217 and 193


Instructor: Patrice Zagorski

Why use coupons? Where do you find them? How do you use them? Come to this class for the answers to these questions, and more and tips for maximizing success and couponing outside of the grocery store.

Rubber Stamp Card Making

Tuesdays

Feb.4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3 5 separate classes

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Room 154 HS

Registration fee: $5/class 20 for all 5 classes

SUPPLY FEE: $5 to be paid to instructor during class

time

Instructor: Jody Enser

Rubber stamping will be used to make handcrafted greeting cards. You will make 2 each of four different cards. Each class will be different.

5-Hour Pre-licensing Class

Saturday

February 15 OR May 10

8:00 am – 1:00 pm 1 session – 5 hr.

Room 217 HS


Instructor: Tom Herring

***MINIMUM *** 8 students

Completion of this New York State Dept. of Motor Vehicle 5-hour pre-licensing course allows student to earn the MV285 certificate which is needed to sign up for a road test at the DMV.

Bring food, drink and your LEARNER’S PERMIT (or proof of)

Researching Your Family History

Tuesdays

April 22 – May 20 5 wk.

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Room 193 HS


Supply fee: $5 – paid to instructor 1st. day of class

Instructor: Susan Dietzen

Would you like to know where your family originally came from? Who your great-great grandparents were and where they lived? This program will help you get started, give you websites to use and show you how to search and find the answers about your ancestors.

Social Security

Wednesday

April 2 OR April 23

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 1 hr.

High School Library


Instructor: Allen Dembski, Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed.

Filing for Social Security? This discussion will cover many of the things you should know about Social Security before filing for benefits. Above all, the most important thing you should take away from this presentation is that while your decision is very important, it is equally important to know that you may have much more flexibility than you thought. This is a general overview of certain rules related to Social Security and the ideas presented are not individualized for your particular situation. This information is based on current law which can be changed at any time.


Income for LIFE: Will Your Savings

Last as Long as You Do? Tuesday

March 25

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 1 hr.

High School Library



One of the top concerns of pre-retirees is that they will not have the money they need to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help address your long-term income needs. Find out how you can accumulate funds for retirement, manage taxes, fight the effects of inflation, and generate and income you can’t outlive.

Retirement Investment Strategies

Tuesday

April 8

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 1 hr.

High School Library



You’ve worked hard and saved diligently throughout your career. Now you deserve to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. But are you concerned that your retirement savings may not be able to sustain the retirement lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of? You are invited to attend an educational workshop that focuses on sound strategies that may help you potentially improve your financial situation.

Knitting – Beginner & Intermediate

Tuesdays

January 28 – March 25 8 wks.

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Room 145 HS


Instructor: Candace Kuppel, knitting enthusiast

Learn how to read patterns, understand abbreviations of knitting, how to knit and purl so you can create an endless variety of items. For the more experienced knitter, learn how to interchange colors to create emblems, animals, figures of any kind, double pointed needles, making socks, etc. Levels will be determined at the first class.

***SUPPLIES NEEDED: Beginner 1 – 6 oz. skein 4 ply worsted yarn, any color and 1 pair of short needles, size 5 - 10.

Intermediate: pattern and supplies required for your pattern. Instructions will be provided by TEACHER.

***MINIMUM*** 2 students

Crocheting-Beginner & Intermediate

Tuesdays

January 28 – March 25 8 wks.

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Room 145 HS


Instructor: Candace Kuppel, crocheting enthusiast

Learn how to read patterns, understand abbreviations of crocheting, how to crochet different stitches so you can create an endless variety of items. Levels will be determined at the first class.

***SUPPLIES NEEDED: 1 – 4 oz. skein 4-ply worsted yarn, any color, 1 size H crochet hook and a pattern if you have one.


Live Interactive Webinar: 20 Ways to Earn Residual Income

Saturday

February 15 OR April 12

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 2 hr.


nstructor: James Farnham, MB, MS, has over 20 years experience in insurance and financial services.

Uncover over twenty specific ways to earn consistent, dependable, ongoing and reliable income from: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, mortgages and insurance; e-publishing, internet, webinars, opt-in marketing, utility bills, home-based businesses and more! This is an online class. Before registering, please visit www.jamesfarnham.com to get an expanded course description and to ensure your computer is properly equipped.


Live Interactive Webinar: How to Build a Fun and Profitable Home-

Based Business

Saturday


12:00 – 2:00 p.m. 2 hr.


Instructor: James Farnham, MB, MS, has over 20 years expe-rience in insurance and financial services.

This class is about your personal business activities: tangible things you can do and measurable activities to get new customers, increase visibility and grow your income! Whether you’re just starting out, or have many years of experience, you’ll learn skills and activities that, step by step, will lay out what it takes to make more money and have more fun! Receive a list of 70 “funded to free to fee” ways to grow your business and get more clients. This is an online class.

http://www.jamesfarnham.com


Looking to get your child ready for the water this summer? This course, geared toward parents with children ages birth through and including preschool, will help you do that! You will be shown how to:

▪ Make your child feel comfortable in the water

▪ Properly supervise children and maintain safe behavior in

and around the water

▪ Enter and exit the water with a child

▪ Establish – and strictly enforce - a rule that a child must

get adult permission before entering the water

▪ Use holding and supporting techniques and when to use

them

▪ Demonstrate your child’s readiness to try basic skills

▪ Proper submersion techniques

▪ Help children learn and practice skills appropriate for their

age, level and ability

▪ Play and the importance of play as a way to learn

Parent will be working with instructors with a one year old and a three year old and may choose to participate or not participate in any of the activities they and their child are comfortable with and ready to try. Child to parent ratio must be 1:1. Swim pants must be worn for infants and toddlers not yet potty trained.

“WALKING THE HALLS”

There is no pre-registration for the walking program. There will be a sign-up sheet in the HS lobby. Please carry photo ID

when walking. Walking will be Monday – Thursday, 3:30 - 8:00 P.M., starting January 6, 2014.

Before registering, please visit www.jamesfarnham.com to get an expanded course description and to ensure your computer is properly equipped.


Live Interactive Webinar: How to

Conduct a Webinar

Saturday


3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 2 hr.


Instructor: James Farnham, MB, MS, has over 20 years experience in insurance and financial services

Webinars make it possible for you to communicate with your clients and prospects anywhere in the world! Detail the nuts and bolts of how to carry out a cost-effective, professional webinar. Learn the basics of technology, hardware/software combinations and other equipment. Experience how a live video feed webinar platform works. Contrast the differences between in-person versus electronic formats. Discover how to monetize your content and what to charge for your program. Receive a list of 38 ways to promote your program. This is an online class. Before registering, please visit www.jamesfarnham.com to get an expanded course description and to ensure your computer is properly equipped.


CPR/AED Review & Challenge

Saturday

March 29

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 1 session

Pool & Room 309


Instructor: Nancy Hargrave

This class/challenge is for people who have already been trained in CPR and AED and who need to get re-certified. Students will take a written test and demonstrate skill. Please bring your own airway mask. Also bring a check made out to the American Red Cross for $19.00. This is your certification fee. Upon completion you will receive an Ameri-can Red Cross CPR/AED certification-good for one year.

Mommy/Daddy & Me Swim

Wednesday

May 7 – June 11 6 classes

4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Pool

Registration fee: $25.00

Instructor: Jean Mahaney & Alesha Helman, Certified Swim Instructors

to register, unless otherwise

indicated in the description, using

the registration form even if no

payment is required.




SILVER CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Non-Profit Organization P.O. BOX 270 US Postage Paid SILVER CREEK, N.Y. 14136 Permit No. 29

CARRIER ROUTE PRESORT

POSTAL CUSTOMER

BOARD OF EDUCATION

2013—2014

Martha Howard, President Greg Cole, Vice President

Irene Blakely Matt Bogosian Steve Boothe

Marjorie Foxton Scott Pulver

www.silvercreekschools.org

Winter/Spring 2014 Community Education Registration Form

Mail completed form to:

Silver Creek Central School

P.O. Box 270 Dickinson St., Silver Creek, NY 14136

Attention: Donna Roof, Director of Community Education

Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________City/Town_____________________________

Phone: (h) ___________________(c) ______________________email ___________________________________________

(Please print clearly)

Courses:

_______________________________________________amount ____________

_______________________________________________amount ____________

ck # __________________ Total amount _______________

How did you learn about this class? ________________________________________________________

I would like to receive information about other family/parenting topics. (Provide email above.)

Follow these 2 steps to Register:

1. Call 951-8111 and leave a message with your name, number, and the name of your course(s). You WILL NOT receive a

confirmation call. If the course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be called.

2. Send in your money promptly, with this registration form and your course fees. (Include separate checks for each person.)

NOTE:

You are not permanently registered until we receive your course fee. Enroll early. Money must be received before

the class begins. Checks or Money Orders can be made out to: Silver Creek CS Community Ed. *65 yrs. and older

15% discount.

Classes will not meet when school is not in session or due to inclement weather. If you have any questions, please contact your

instructor regarding cancellations. The local radio/television stations will also provide weather related closings.

PLEASE REGISTER WITH THIS FORM EVEN IF NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED.

If you are interested in teaching a course for our program, please fill out the information below and mail to the above address.

COURSES I WOULD LIKE TO TEACH (OR SEE OFFERED):

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