Springville-Griffith Institute

𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥! Next week, May 2-6, marks #TeacherAppreciationWeek. Join SGI in celebrating by thanking one of your favorite educators! Simply fill out this form for a VIRTUAL POSTCARD (example shown here) and we will share your kindness with our instructional staff: https://forms.gle/aMGvqhAmYXJ4z693A Please note: this is open to families, students, alumni, and community members. #ThankATeacher

WE'RE HIRING! SGI is searching for an AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN MANAGER and MIDDLE SCHOOL LUNCH MONITOR. Learn more about these NON-INSTRUCTIONAL positions and the qualifications necessary at https://www.springvillegi.org/page/employment-opportunities #SGIStrong

Great story from this week's Springville Journal on twins Jason and Justin Buczek, who are playing together on the SGI baseball team for the first time since the 8th grade! ⚾ Read more: https://www.springvillejournal.com/articles/buczeks-reunite-for-final-s-gi-sports-season/

Grateful for this plot of Earth on which we get to learn and teach. 🌲🌳🌄 Happy #EarthDay, SGI! #EarthDay2022 #RedefiningRural #SGIStrong

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! SGI High School will present "Almost, Maine" by John Cariani on April 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. Produced and directed by students, this show is nine short plays that explore love and loss in an town called Almost, Maine. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival. 🎭

A WINTER TO REMEMBER: Our SGI Winter Athletes had some incredible success stories this season! Learn more about our standout teams and athletes on pages 6 and 7 of this month's edition of the #SGI Bulletin! Go, Griffs! #SGIStrong #RedefiningRural

Happy Spring Recess, #GriffinFamily! We hope you enjoy the week off. We'll see you back at school on April 18! #SGIStrong #RedefiningRural #WeAreSGI

Springville Elementary fifth grader, Briar R. Johnson, donated $290.00 to P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative. In lieu of gifts, she asked her birthday guests to make a monetary donation or bring a gift card to help the P.U.N.T. families of WNY. P.U.N.T. provides local families affected by pediatric cancer with support and opportunities to improve their quality of life. #SGIStrong #RedefiningRural

PLEASE NOTE: Due to inclement weather, the Walk for Peace this evening has been moved to inside SGI High School. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 and donations for Ukraine will still be graciously accepted. #SGIStrong

Has this month's edition of the #SGI Bulletin reached your doorstep yet? It's filled with so many great stories! 🎭Photos from the HS Musical 💯Coverage from the #100thDayOfSchool 👩‍🌾Info on #FarmToSGI & more! Read it at springvillegi.org/page/bulletin #SGIStrong

April 4-8 marks #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek! Join us in thanking our two SGI assistant principals --- Mrs. Gow and Mr. DeMartino. We appreciate all you do for the students of SGI! 🎉 #SGIStrong #RedefiningRural

Friday, April 8 has been designated as a regional "Day of Peace" for Ukraine. In solidarity with school districts across WNY, the SGI Class of 2022, FFA, and HS Student Council will host a "Walk for Peace" on Thursday, April 7 from 7:30-8:30 at the SGI HS Track. #WNY4Peace

The fifth grade students in Mrs. Campbell’s class presented their biography projects recently in ELA. We learned about a variety of interesting people including: Babe Ruth, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and more. Pictured below is Elton John, Maria Tallchief, and Jim Henson.

Technology is helping SGI 3rd graders learn their cursive! The students and teachers can scan a QR code on their devices, and each letter is taught on demand to the students. Students then go on to practice the cursive letter and words after the videos. #SGIStrong

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Training is available through SGI #CommunityEducation. The course takes place on June 6. A number of courses begin on Monday, April 4. Learn more at: https://www.springvillegi.org/page/communityed #RedefiningRural #SGIStrong

Have you signed up for a #CommunityEducation course yet? A number of Creative Arts classes are available beginning April 4, including rubber stamping & gardening courses! Questions? Email communityed@springvillegi.org or visit https://www.springvillegi.org/page/communityed

4th Graders in Mrs. Loomis’ class ended their Revolutionary War unit by researching one of its many heroes. Students participated in a Living Wax Museum, delivering Google Slides presentations on their hero for the whole school (and Superintendent Bialasik) to enjoy. #SGIStrong

Community Education is back! A number of Health & Fitness classes will be offered beginning April 4, including: Adult Evening Swim, Aqua Fit, Early Bird Swim, Ball Strengthening & Sculpting, Zumba, and more. Learn more at: https://www.springvillegi.org/page/communityed

REMINDER: Today (Friday, March 18, 2022) is a Superintendent's Conference Day for our Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District staff. There is NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE. Have a great weekend, #GriffinFamily! #RedefiningRural #SGIStrong

Congratulations to SMS 8th grader Emily Schwanekamp whose design was chosen out of 18 student-submitted designs to be the cover of this year's Springville Middle School yearbook! Our students had some incredible submissions! 🎨 #RedefiningRural #SGIStrong