This is Sarah Horton and Melissa Butler from the MS/HS reaching out to inform you that we just conducted our first lockdown of the school year. As always, the lockdown drill was conducted in collaboration with our law enforcement agencies connected with our school. The lockdown drill was successful - Thank you and have a great day!
Next week is Red Ribbon week! We are grateful for the support and partnership with the Seneca County United Way in promoting a drug free lifestyle. We celebrate each day with different dress up days, daily announcements, and focused learning activities.
Our 5th graders had an amazing time at the Fish Hatchery yesterday! 🐟🎣 They learned all about aquatic life and conservation while getting hands-on experience. A memorable field trip for our young scientists! 🌊 #5thGradeFieldTrip #HandsOnLearning
"The Renewable Energy Access and Community Help (REACH) program, developed by the New York Power Authority (NYPA), will offer electric bill credits to qualifying residents."
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2024/10/18/new-electric-bill-relief-program-for-low-income-new-yorkers-announced/
Our elementary students loved having middle school readers visit today! 📚🙌 Big buddies supporting little learners—what a great way to build connections and foster a love for reading! 💙 #ReadingBuddies #SchoolCommunity #Mentorship #BuildingReaders
Here is our Fall 2024 Construction Update. We are handling the unexpected delays in stride and apologize for any inconveniences! #foreverfalcons
Our Extended Day Crafting students created beautiful melted crayon pumpkins and festive seasonal wreaths yesterday! It was a fun and creative way to get into the fall spirit, and their projects turned out amazing. We love seeing our students' creativity shine through these hands-on activities!
Big thanks to the Marines for setting up a table during lunch yesterday! Students had a great opportunity to learn more about career paths, leadership, and service. We appreciate their time and dedication to connecting with our students.
Our 4th grade students had an amazing time stepping back in history at the Eight Square Schoolhouse! 🏫📚 They learned what school was like in the 1800s and had a hands-on experience in a one-room schoolhouse! #HistoryInAction #4thGradeAdventures #HandsOnLearning #EightSquareSchoolhouse
Join us in celebrating our Board of Education members for School Board Appreciation Week! We are so grateful to our board members for all they do! #SchoolBoard RecognitionWeek #foreverfalcons
Get ready for a spooktacular night at The Pumpkin Stand this Saturday! Join us for the Haunted Hayride Fundraiser to support the Class of 2025. Your ticket includes a complimentary donut and cider, and our Seniors will be selling additional treats and goodies to sweeten the night. Don't miss out on the frightful fun!
We hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend! #foreverfalcons
Our kindergarteners had so much fun exploring stamping and mixing colors! 🎨✨ Watching them create new shades and patterns was pure joy! 🌈 #KindergartenCreativity #HandsOnLearning #ColorExploration #ArtInAction
Our first day of Extended Day Crafting Club this week was a blast! Students got creative making beautiful fall wreaths, holiday masks, and even sewed some adorable stuffed animals! It’s not too late to join the fun—sign up anytime here: https://forms.gle/zGnWs1vxF4QHNovt6
"The most encouraging aspect of the initiative is its focus on inclusivity and flexibility,” Principal Horton said. “This initiative recognizes that every student learns and interacts with content differently and provides alternative ways to demonstrate their understanding."
https://www.southseneca.org/article/1810488
🚒🔥 A huge thank you to our amazing local fire departments for visiting today and teaching our students all about fire safety during #FirePreventionWeek! Your dedication and commitment to keeping our community safe is truly appreciated! 🙌 #FireSafety #CommunitySupport #ThankYou
Extended Day Horseback Riding started back up for the Fall session yesterday! This opportunity remains one of our most-loved offerings, and we’re grateful to D&K for providing such a memorable experience for our Falcons!
We are excited to have Ben Kirk, Instructional Specialist in Technology Integration from TST-BOCES, working with all of our high school students on their E-Portfolios! During this first visit, students are creating a dedicated page for our Portrait of a Graduate and its sub-components, helping them showcase their growth and achievements throughout their high school journey.
Class of 2025,
Starting Monday, October 21st and running until Sunday November 3rd, students are invited to apply up to (5) SUNY schools for free.
We love having Sweethearts and Heroes continuing the work of SEL practices, restorative circle work, and anti-bullying training with BRAVES. We are grateful for the partnership and continued growth of this program in MS. Our collaboration with the elementary and high school students to foster these shared values is an incredible opportunity for South Seneca students.
