Our 3rd graders had a powerful visit from the middle school BRAVES yesterday! 💪✨ They shared important lessons about kindness, inclusion, and standing up to bullying. Thank you for being role models! 💙 #StopBullying #BRAVESLeadership #BuildingConnections #SchoolCommunity
Next week, Sources of Strength is hosting a district-wide Thanksgiving Food Drive competition for Pre-K-12th Grades. All food donations will go to the Hector Presbyterian Church Food Pantry that was broken into last week, and had all of their food donations stolen. We would like to help this food pantry out, as a way to show generosity in a district-wide initiative.
Each class will be partnered with another class within the district to provide a certain item for an overall basket. The class "teams" will work together to provide the most of their items to receive a prize - an ice cream sundae party. All donations will need to be received by Friday at noon to count toward the competition.
Hands-on learning in action! Students in Mrs. Brewer’s Responding to Emergencies class are tackling essential life-saving skills as they practice removing airway obstructions in adults and babies. These Falcons are getting prepared to make a difference in critical moments!
🎨 Our 5th graders have been hard at work, and their latest art projects are nothing short of amazing! Proud of our students for their dedication and creativity! 🖌️✨ #ArtClass #5thGradeArtists
Congratulations to Addison Kiser (9th Grade) for being selected to participate in this year's NYSSMA Zone 3 Jr. High Area All-State Chorus. Addison sang Alto in the Mixed Chorus. She participates in South Seneca's High School Chorus as a Soprano and Vocal Jazz (Show Choir) as an Alto.
Applicants for Junior High Area All-State are currently in grades 7 through 9. They apply with their NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) Solo Festival score from the previous year and a teacher recommendation. Applicants are from NYSSMA's Zone 3, which extends from Tompkins County to near Binghamton and near Syracuse. Applicants with the highest scores and levels are chosen to fill a limited amount of seats in the two choruses, band, and orchestra. Students who are selected work with a guest conductor over the period of a day and half and present the music they worked on at a concert.
Addison was one of 146 singers chosen in Zone 3. The Mixed Chorus worked with conductor, Holden Maiorana. Mr. Maiorana is currently the Director of Choirs at Spackenkill High School in Poughkeepsie, NY, where he also runs the High School drama program.
Our search for the next South Seneca Superintendent is underway.
We will continue to keep the community informed throughout the process, and updates will be posted regularly on the South Seneca CSD website here: https://www.southseneca.org/page/superintendent-search
Let's hear it for our High School October Students and Staff of the Month! #foreverfalcons
“I would say that we have a unique food process in a couple of different ways,” Snell said. “First, I worked in the restaurant business for twenty plus years before switching to child nutrition. Along with this experience, I have made several great connections with farmers, growers, and producers. Sourcing local, regional, and organic foods is paramount to any food service operation. Why would it be any different for school food?”
Read all about South Seneca's farm-to-table inspired cafeteria options here:
https://www.southseneca.org/article/1860783
Thank you for all that you do! #foreverfalcons
Rolling into fun! 🛼🎉 We had an absolute blast at our roller skating party- thanks to the High School Student Government for sponsoring this awesome event! Great to see school spirit across all ages! #SchoolCommunity #FunTimes #StudentGovernment #RollerSkating
Last week’s pumpkin painting contest was a huge hit, and we're thrilled to announce our top artists! 1st Place: Lydia Clark, 2nd Place: Chloe Scott, 3rd Place: Logan Brewer! A big thank you to everyone who participated and showed off their creative skills! These pumpkins definitely brought some Halloween spirit to South Seneca!
Fall Fest was a huge success! 🍁🎉 A big thank you to our high school students for volunteering and helping at the stations. Your support made the day extra special for everyone! 🙌 #FallFest #CommunitySpirit #ThankYouHS #TogetherWeThrive
This week, Crafting Club wrapped up some amazing projects! Students added the finishing touches to their adorable cheesy ghosts, clay cutouts, and festive lollipop gourds. Great job, crafters!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FALCONS 🎃👻
Red Ribbon Week is full of activities that drive home the ideas of being drug free such as surround yourself with good influences and be the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) when it comes to being drug free.
Our Kindergarteners had a fantastic time visiting The Pumpkin Stand! 🎃🍂 They explored pumpkins, learned about fall, and got to pick out their very own! Such a perfect autumn adventure! #KindergartenFun #FallFieldTrip #PumpkinPatch #LearningOutside
High school students had the opportunity to attend the How It’s Made: Manufacturing and Development Expo (MADE) hosted by TC3 earlier this month. It was a unique opportunity for high school students to engage with local & regional manufacturers through hands-on learning, demonstrations and activities. At the event students were exposed to over 20 different local businesses, and agencies who were there to educate & showcase the different opportunities and jobs there are in manufacturing.
We kicked off Red Ribbon week at the MS/HS in a big way today! Our students enjoyed a special visit from some friendly goats, Liam and Bennett, inspiring everyone to be the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) by making healthy, positive choices! Huge thanks to the Seneca County Substance Abuse Coalition and the Council of Alcohol & Addictions of the Finger Lakes for helping us bring this message to life. Together, we’re building a community where our students are empowered to be their best selves!
This year's MS/HS painted pumpkin contest theme is Tim Burton’s books and movies! A huge shout out to The Pumpkin Stand in Ovid for generously donating pumpkins every year for our Library Media Club - 10 years and counting! Students get to choose the theme, and this year they went all-in on Tim Burton! Check out a sneak peek of the creations so far - more pics coming next week!
I'm reaching out to inform you that we successfully conducted our first lockdown drill of the school year. As always, the drill was conducted in collaboration with law enforcement agencies connected with our school. Thank you again for your continued support!