Springville-Griffith Institute

Check out the April SMS Newsletter for stories about art field trips, musical performances, character education and more!
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Chicks recently hatched in Mrs. Witherow's class at Springville Middle School! The class has used the hands-on learning opportunity to discover how chickens develop in the egg. After the lesson, the chicks will be headed to Mrs. Witherow's farm.
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Last week, students had the opportunity to visit the Sugar Shack, where they learned about the process of making maple syrup. Mr. Chaddock and the fifth-grade students work hard each year to collect the sap from the grounds around SES and process the sap into golden maple syrup. The students once again made delicious maple candy, which was sold alongside the syrup in order to fund future activities and field trips.
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Take part in the Spring Session of Springville-Griffith Institute's Community Education courses. Check out the brochure for classes starting this month and in the months to come! The Rubber Stamping course with Dawn Story runs on April 13, May 4 and June 1.
https://www.springvillegi.org/page/communityed
Call the Community Education Coordinator at 716-592-3211 or email communityed@springvillegi.org for more information.

Please join us in congratulating the cast and crew of Mean Girls on a so totally fetch show! A special thank you to Max Collins Studio for the pictures.

The Fourth Grade Golden Griffin Sellers are running a bustling business at Springville Elementary! The student entrepreneurs are involved in every part of the business - from their name to the products they sell to marketing and finances. They can be found most Wednesdays selling fun pens and pencils, bookmarks, keychains, lanyards and even plants in the SES lobby. Proceeds from their business fund the Gallivan Grant, a scholarship for a 5th grader to follow their passions in honor of the late Colleen Gallivan, as well as an end-of-year celebration for the fourth graders.
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The SGI Fiddlers, the after-school fiddle club that is offered at Springville Middle School, performed at the Fiddler's Green Manor in February! The students did an amazing job performing, and the staff and residents loved the performance! They hope to perform there again! The SGI Fiddlers have other performances scheduled later in the year at places such as the Arts Cafe and the Art Crawl; keep an eye out for where they will perform next!

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students from Springville High School recently participated in their annual field trip to explore WNY businesses and learn more about careers in manufacturing, business and marketing, engineering and design. The group visited Horschel Brothers Precision, Rich Products Corporation, and Hadley Exhibits, where they had the opportunity to see how different industries operate behind the scenes.
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Another group of 8th grade Art students visited the Burchfield Penney Art Center to discuss and learn about what is currently on display. The students created a piece of art inspired by artwork on exhibit. This group created their own original felt badges under the direction of Michaela Worosz, Manager of School and Studio Programs at the Art Center.

Consider joining the SGI coaching team as the Varsity Football Assistant Coach! To apply for this position, please email a letter of interest and resume directly to jdemartino@springvillegi.org by April 20. More information can be found here: https://springvillegi.recruitfront.com/JobPosting?JID=79976

Last week, Springville-Griffith Institute High School students had the opportunity to take half the day just to focus on wellness! Wellness is one of five core pillars in the district's strategic plan. Organized by the student-led High School Wellness Committee, students were able to choose courses based on their interests and needs, rotating between stations during three sessions. Some of the sessions got their heart rate up, like human foosball, free time in the weight room, swimming and Ga-Ga Ball in the gym. Others helped them recharge, like yoga, healthy cooking, petting animals, and making stress balls. And others help stimulate their minds, like chess, a scavenger hunt and trying French Impressionism, and so much more.
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Five students from SES earned a special experiential learning field trip to Julie’s Pizzeria! Each student made their very own pizza, chose their toppings, cooked their pizza, and then ate it! It was a fun way to connect with the community and learn how a kitchen runs! Thank you to Julie’s for collaborating with SGI to provide this opportunity!

As part of PARP (Pick A Reading Partner), SES welcomed Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics to the school. From lizards with no legs to adorable lemurs, students had a blast learning about exotic animals from all around the world. This engaging and interactive experience sparked curiosity, taught science, and bridged the gap between classroom science and the natural world.

Last week, SES celebrated reading all week with PARP (Pick A Reading Partner)! We welcomed local author Eric Williams as part of the week's activities. Mr. Williams spent the day telling stories and getting the students excited about writing their own stories. He is a positive role model in our community and is well known by many students through his work at the Club. Some lucky students even had the opportunity to have lunch with Mr. Williams. Thank you, Mr. Williams, for showing the students at SES that stories are not just words on a page but can be created by people just like them!

The SMS Student Council Neon Dance will be on Friday, March 27, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, featuring DJ SENSEDOG. Admission is $5.00. Pizza, pop and snacks will be available for purchase outside of the gym (no food or drinks are allowed in the gym). Casual attire.
Please plan to be picked up promptly at 8:00 pm. No students will be admitted after 7:00 pm. If you need to leave early, a parent or guardian must come in to sign you out.
Only Springville MS students may attend the dance. Students from other schools may not attend.
You must be present in school on the day of the dance to attend. All school rules (including dress code) will be in effect during the dance. Students who are not following school rules may be asked to leave.

SGI Celebrated St. Patrick's Day last week! The first graders in Mrs. Maybach and Mrs. Anderson’s classes at Colden Elementary utilized the healthy choices cart to make “Leprechaun Smoothies” made with frozen fruit, spinach, orange juice, bananas, and yogurt. They also wrote about their leprechauns, played games and more! The naughty leprechaun was searching for his gold in Mrs. Ballantyne's class at SES! The kids tried to trap him with their rainbow traps, but with NO success! The leprechaun sprayed silly string all over the classroom. He even made the toilet water green. The class followed the gold sprinkles and M&M trail out the window, and he left each of them a cookie. Maybe they'll catch him next year! The kindergartners also took part in Lucky Charms graphing, making leprechauns, and Fruit Loop rainbows!

The SES Student Council will hold their annual Food Drive to benefit the Springville Food Pantry starting on Monday, March 23 until Friday, March 27. The classes from each grade who bring in the most items will be rewarded with an ice cream or pizza party.

Kindergarten - Cereal and Oatmeal
1st Grade - Pasta, Rice, and Instant Potatoes
2nd Grade - Peanut Butter and Jelly
3rd Grade - Canned Fruits and Vegetables
4th Grade - Canned Soup
5th Grade - Canned Meats
Teachers & Staff - Condiments

Attention SES Families: SES fifth graders will be selling maple syrup from the Sugar Shack in the lobby starting Monday, March 23. The prices are $7 for a 1/2 pint, $13 for a pint, and $23 for a quart. Maple candy will be sold for $3 for 4 pieces. Quantities are limited.