Colden Elementary

This week, Colden Elementary celebrated Fire Prevention Week! Thank you to Colden Fire Company and Colden EMS for teaching our students about fire safety!
#FirePreventionWeek #CommunityConnections #redefiningrural

Next Week is Homecoming Spirit Week. Check out dress-up days for each school:

CES
Monday - BBQ Dads & Soccer Moms
Tuesday - Class Color Day (UPK - Pink, Kindergarten - Blue, 1st - Green, 2nd - Yellow, 3rd - Orange, 4th - White, 5th - White, Staff - Black)
Wednesday - PJ/Comfy Day
Thursday - School Spirit Day
Friday - Dress to Impress Day (Picture Day)

SES
Monday - Hawaiian Shirt Day
Tuesday - Class Color Day (K - Blue, 1st - Red, 2nd - Orange, 3rd - Green, 4th - Black, 5tht - White, Specials Teachers - Stripes)
Wednesday - PJ/Comfy Day
Thursday - Dress Your Best Day (Picture Day)
Friday - Purple & Gold Day

SMS
Monday - Jersey Day
Tuesday - Class Color Day (6th - Blue, 7th - Red, 8th - Pink, Staff - Black)
Wednesday - PJ/Comfy Day
Thursday - Hawaiian Shirt Day
Friday - Purple & Gold Day

SHS
Monday - BBQ Dads & Soccer Moms
Tuesday - Class Color Day (Seniors - Pink, Juniors - Blue, Sophomores - White, Freshmen - Red)
Wednesday - Toga/PJ Day
Thursday - Throwback Day
Friday - Purple & Gold Day

Today marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Colden fifth graders participated in a Remembrance Walk in honor of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, an off-duty firefighter who lost his life responding to the 9-11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Students were able to walk the bike path for up to three miles, collecting a red, white or blue bead each lap to add to a necklace. Throughout the week, students read age-appropriate books and watched videos provided through the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Following the race, students finished artwork in honor of 9/11, which will be on display during Open House next week. Thank you, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Fisher, for organizing this learning opportunity for our students, as well as the rest of the Colden team, who made it possible!

Across the district, we had a great first day of school!

Colden kindergartners and Pre-K students got a taste of school last week! Students met their teacher and classmates, had fun with toys and a good book and got to ride the bus over the course of three days. We will welcome back all students on Tuesday, Sept. 8!

Are you looking to register a student at SGI for the 2026-2027 school year? You can start the process online by following the link below to our Student Registration Packet. Registrations are accepted Monday – Thursday at the District Office, housed inside the Middle School. Enter at the main entrance.

Kindergarten registrations can be done by contacting the appropriate Elementary School Main Office (Springville Elementary or Colden Elementary)

In order to register a student, you will need the student’s original birth certificate, proof of immunizations, one document showing proof of residency within the district, a copy of their latest report card (if transferring) and Court-issued custody papers (if applicable). For questions, contact Ms. Arianne Johnson at (716) 592-3228 or email: ajohnson@springvillegi.org.

Registration Packet available online: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2855/Sgicsd/986b274d-8713-4687-a2ac-2065780817e7/Registration2023.pdf?disposition=inline

We are proud of the successful opening of our second Summer Food Service Program site in the northern part of our district at Colden Elementary! SGI was able to add the second pick-up site thanks to a $5,000 grant from Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign. Meals are available every Tuesday and Thursday until August 13 from 11:30-12:30 PM at Springville Middle School, 267 Newman St, Springville (Door G) and Colden Elementary School, 8263 Boston Colden Rd, Colden (Main Door). Thank you to our SGI Culinary team for making this program a success!

Congratulations to Colden 5th Graders, whose accomplishments were celebrated during the Moving Up Ceremony on Monday! We look forward to all that the Class of 2033 has to come at SGI!

Mrs. Hamm’s and Mrs. Maybach’s classes came together at CES for a fun-filled First Grade Fiesta Activity Day! Students participated in engaging activities related to the ELA Pilot Program story, "With Lots of Love" by Jenny Torres Sánchez.
The students had a blast playing Fiesta Bingo, writing and drawing wishes, pretending to make tortillas with homemade playdough, and using materials to weave a flag. It was wonderful to see students make connections to the story, share their ideas, and build new friendships along the way.
Most importantly, it was great to see CES and SES First Graders come together, connect, and celebrate learning together!

Recently, Colden Elementary took a school-wide walk and made a difference in the lives of people living with Type 1 Diabetes.

Over the past several weeks, our school community has come together with generosity, enthusiasm, and compassion. Because of their hard work and support, CES was able to raise an incredible $1,600 for Breakthrough TID.

That number represents much more than dollars. It represents kindness and hope. It also represents a commitment to helping scientists, doctors, and researchers work toward better treatments and, one day, a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.

Springville Middle School students and Colden Student Council members recently enjoyed a Buffalo Bison game on School Kids Day at Bison's Stadium!

Recently, Colden students made their way to school on two wheels! Nearly 90 students signed up to participate in the first-ever Bike to School Day! The students and volunteers met at the Colden Fire Company and made their way to the school on their bikes! Mr. Szczerbacki led the pack of young cyclists, and the rear was brought up by the Sheriff's Mounted Unit. When they arrived at the school, cheered on by staff and parent volunteers and were able to grab a healthy snack before starting the day! A huge thank you to our Wellness Team, the Town of Colden, Mr. DePasquale, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Mounted Unit for all of their support in helping make the event possible.
#Wellness #RedefiningRural

Colden Elementary held its third annual Wellness Day to encourage students' physical and emotional wellness! Students took part in physical activities like bike riding, ga-ga ball, a nature scavenger hunt, and a silent disco, as well as other calming activities like bubble breathing, meditation, crafting, emotional charades, a petting zoo, and making healthy trail mix! Thank you to all of the volunteers who made this healthy day a success!
#Wellness #RedefiningRural

We are excited to welcome families and community members to our upcoming All Chorus Concert, Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM! This special evening will feature singers from across the district joining together in celebration of music and collaboration.

Student Arrival Information
-Colden Elementary students report at 6:10 PM in the Band Room (Room 118)
Concert dress - Yellow Music Department shirts
-Springville Elementary students report at 6:10 PM in the Library Media Center
Concert dress - Yellow Music Department shirts
-Springville Middle School students report at 6:15 PM in the Auditorium
Concert dress - concert black
-Springville High School students report at 6:15 PM in the Auditorium
Concert dress - concert black

The concert will begin promptly at 6:30 PM on the front steps of the High School.

Families should bring their own lawn chairs for seating. Bathrooms will be available in the HS using the front LMC doors.

Parking Information
General parking will be available on:
-North Buffalo Street (street closed)
-Back High School parking lot
-Eaton Street parking lot
**We kindly ask that available spots in the front parking lot be reserved for attendees with limited mobility.
***If parking on North Buffalo Street, please leave all of the residence driveways open and available to them.

Looking forward to a great night of music-making and sunshine with our students and families!

Colden Elementary recently held its Open House & Art Show for families! Students headed to their classrooms to show off the projects they have been working hard on, and everyone had to check out the gym where the art gallery was set up! Thank you to the Colden PTSA for holding a successful Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser! It was a great night of family connections at Colden Elementary!

In Case You Missed It: Watch the Colden Spring Band/Chorus/Orchestra Concert performance online now:
https://youtu.be/AIl53jjbkrk?si=bwE0Nq9i7saq4pe9

April showers bring May flowers, but April eggs bring May chicks! Mrs. Caldwell's kindergarten class has been incubating eggs and recently watched the chicks hatch! They shared the experience with the rest of Colden Elementary and made a chicken craft. They will each propose names for the chicks, which they will vote on later. #ExperientialLearning #RedefiningRural

Please join us for the SGI District Art Show at UNOVA from May 22 to June 8! Art from grades Pre-K to 12 will be on display weekdays from 4-7 PM and weekends from 11 AM - 2 PM. Join us for the opening reception on May 26 from 5-6:30 PM to celebrate all the artists!