This year we partnered with the Seneca County Substance Abuse Coalition to recognize Black Balloon Day on March 6th, which reminds us to set aside some time to remember those who have died as a result of substance misuse. As a visual marker of support, we display black balloons to spark conversations and raise awareness about overdose deaths. There are 7 black balloons and 3 red balloons to spread the message of the DEA’s One Pill Can Kill campaign (7 out of 10 pills tested by the DEA contain lethal amounts of fentanyl). That’s why it is important that everyone – young and old – remember to only take pills given to them by their doctor or pharmacist.
Black Balloon Day is a national and international event that was founded by a family who lost not only a member of their family, but who was also a father to four children. In setting out a black balloon or finding another way to honor the day, all of us can do our part to share with others the true dangers of substance misuse—and potentially save a life in the process.
We are almost one week away from opening night of "James & the Giant Peach"!
Curtain times for Friday and Saturday evenings are at 7:30 PM. Sunday is 2 PM. Tickets at the door for $10 ($9 for students and senior citizens).
https://www.southseneca.org/article/1497249
For our High Schoolers, Falcon Day meant al field trip to Roseland Bowl. Students were able to do bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, and play in the arcade. There are worst ways to spend a rainy day if you ask us! #foreverfalcons
It was a fun Wednesday and Falcon Day at the HS/MS and Elementary School as our MS BRAVES worked with their middle school peers for the first time, while our elementary students lucked out with a Sweets + Treats visit from the Sheriff's Department! #foreverfalcons
Students in the TC3 Painting I class were recently able to work with South Seneca alumni and professional plein air painter, Kari Ganoung-Ruiz.
Kari shared her knowledge of notan, plein air, and acrylic painting techniques. Kari showcased some of her tangible and digital works, offered demonstrations and feedback to students, and spoke of her love for painting.
Students learned about using a viewfinder to capture a quality composition, structures of shadows to create eye movement in a painting, and how to create a unique underpainting and still life. At the end of the presentation, students walked away with more knowledge and loved the presentation.
If you are interested in seeing some of Kari's works, please visit her website at http://www.kariganoungruiz.com/
The Teach Peace painting is complete in our MS/HS Library Media Center! This has been a 3 year process led by Ms. Copp in Art Club. The main painters have been: Kyra Kennedy, Aven Bower, Kara Siurano, and recent grad, Luke Thompson. We are grateful they have shared their artistic talents with us!
What an incredible opportunity and experience for these Falcon high schoolers! #foreverfalcons
https://www.southseneca.org/article/1486268
You can help support our baseball team this month by buying a sub from the Big M during the month of March. They will donate a $1 to the baseball team for every sub they sell in the month of March. #foreverfalcons
Students in MakerSpace did weekly timed challenges and Alex Quagliata, a high school student, volunteered to help middle schoolers learn to use the 3D printers in new ways!
Exciting day in the classroom as our 5th graders dive into a science experiment! 🔍 After the lab, they channeled their creativity into art by sculpting with clay - talk about hands-on learning experiences! 🎨 🌟 #ArtEducation #FutureScientists
The Governor’s initial proposal showed a $1.5 million (16%) reduction for South Seneca, all at once, for the 2024-25 fiscal year. This is not final. Now is the time to let your representatives know your concerns ASAP. #foreverfalcons
Each year one of our talented Art students is selected to create the cover of our Course Guidebook. This year that honor went to Aven Bower who did a beautiful job!
As part of our work with students and the vast changes in education technology, our school has begun work with and AI(Artificial Intelligence) committee to explore tools for school. Today two AI committee members, Ms. Clearman and Mr. Collins, planned a teacher PD session around two possible AI tools for schools. We will continue to work with the committee, area BOCES and data privacy officers in our region to safely explore and vet the new possibilities in AI.
The Scholastic Bookfair is returning to the Middle High school library! From March 18th-22nd students will be able to purchase books to add to their at-home libraries. This year students are encouraged to use the e-wallet features so that they don't have to keep track of cash at school. Please check out the Scholastic Homepage linked here for more details: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/home.html
We hope everyone has a great week off! #foreverfalcons
Families-
I'm reaching out to inform you that we successfully conducted our third lockdown drill of the school year. The drill was conducted in collaboration with law enforcement agencies connected with our school. As always, support team members visited classes to check-in on students, reiterate this was a drill and thank them for their patience. Thank you again for your continued support!
Today is National School Resource Officer Day, and here at South Seneca Central School District, we have two of the BEST. Everyone show some love for School Resource Officers Tiffany Nolan and Zach Nelson!! #foreverfalcons
Our Yorkers Club is headed off to their adventures to Italy! We hope they have the best time and are eager to hear about their travels when they return!
Congrats to these Middle School Falcons! #foreverfalcons
We hope everyone in the South Seneca Central School District community has a great Valentine's Day! #foreverfalcons
