A select group of art students from the middle and high school represented SGI in the Ready, Set, Create Student Art Competition sponsored by Erie 1 BOCES at Villa Maria College. Over 200 students from 13 school districts participated. The artists had just two hours to create an artwork on the spot based on the prompt “transformation”. Senior Amanda Tartick won first place in the Advanced Artist Division. Isabella Bateman (grade 10), and Rosalie Smith (grade 8) received the Judge’s Recognition Awards. The SGI Art Department is incredibly proud of all the participants who enthusiastically showcased their skills and talents while spontaneously expressing their creativity!
SMS held the annual volleyball tournament, pitting grade levels against each other and the teachers to determine a winner! This year, the teachers thought they could not be stopped until the 8th-grade team, consisting of Layla Batterson, Nikita Eckam, Chloe Wallum, Laila Brightman, Oliver Prinino, Logan Georger, Ross Michalski, Tristan Colern, won it all!
Check out the March SMS Newsletter for stories about class projects, field trips, upcoming events and more!
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Any 7th or 8th grader interested in playing modified softball...sign up now on Family ID! Registration is still open!
https://www.springvillegi.org/o/sgicsd/page/athleticsregistration
https://www.springvillegi.org/o/sgicsd/page/athleticsregistration
Please join us in congratulating the Unified Bowling team on a great season! The team's last event is on Monday. Unified sports give students with disabilities a meaningful opportunity to be included in sports. Unified sports events are an opportunity for everyone to have fun and be included. Unified as well as modified, JV and varsity games are listed on the calendar of events on our website. Come support the Griffins at an upcoming game!
https://www.springvillegi.org/events.
https://www.springvillegi.org/events.
Springville Middle School recently held its quarterly academic breakfast. For Q2, we recognized students for consistently demonstrating responsible behavior and doing what is expected. Great job, middle schoolers!
The SMS students in Mrs. R. Benz's period 5 class have learned that hard work really pays off. Mrs. R. Benz recently held a class competition for the class that completed the most i-Ready lessons. i-Ready is an online program for reading and/or mathematics that helps determine students' needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the school year. They celebrated their win with a hot cocoa bar and a movie.
Registration for Spring Sports is OPEN!!
SGI offers the following spring sports: Varsity, JV & Modified Baseball and Softball, Girls Varsity & Modified Lacrosse, Boys Tennis, Outdoor Track and Unified Basketball.
https://www.springvillegi.org/o/sgicsd/page/athleticsregistration
SGI offers the following spring sports: Varsity, JV & Modified Baseball and Softball, Girls Varsity & Modified Lacrosse, Boys Tennis, Outdoor Track and Unified Basketball.
https://www.springvillegi.org/o/sgicsd/page/athleticsregistration
Springville-Griffith Institute Middle School is very proud to announce the Honor and Merit Roll for the 2nd Quarter. These students have worked very hard and are commended for their dedication to their studies. Congratulations Griffins! We’re very proud of you!
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/2693949
Sixth graders are engaged in fun phonics review activities! In learning centers, students worked on writing words from memory that included the targeted morphemes, blends, digraphs, and endings. In the game pictured, students rolled a die, with each number corresponding to a specific blend or word ending. Based on the number rolled, students were required to generate a word that contained the associated sound.
Seventh-grade students in Mrs. Deutschman's French class learned about Crepe Day on February 2nd. In France, that day is traditionally celebrated by eating crepes. Legend says that you need to hold a coin in one hand and attempt to flip the crepe with the other. If you successfully flip the crepe, you will have good luck the rest of the year! Students used a paper crepe and gave the crepe-flip their best shots!
UPDATE: TeamSmiles is now open to Spingville High School students as well! That means students from all four SGI buildings can attend this free, fun dental care and dental education day at the Bills' Field House! Families who are interested in signing up can contact their child's school nurse.
Check out the February SMS Newsletter for stories about class projects, field trips, upcoming events and more!
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New Date: The SMS Student Council Dance has been rescheduled for Friday, Februarry 6, from 6:30pm- 8:00 pm. 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.
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.
The New York State Digital Equity Survey for parents is a crucial tool for understanding and promoting educational equity, including digital equity for all students in New York State. The survey collects data on student access to devices and internet access in their places of residence, helping educators better serve their students and families. Parents or guardians are encouraged to complete the survey for each child.
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The first couple of meetings of SMS's new Spirit Club are in the books. Spirit Club is a new activity for students at SMS to attend on Fridays during 12th period to decorate and make seasonal crafts. Students have made snowflakes out of paper bags to hang around the school and ornaments for teachers so far. Mrs. R. Benz is excited to see the creativity and enthusiasm the students are bringing to Spirit Club and looks forward to sharing more of their projects as the year continues!
Recently, seventh graders experienced Seneca culture firsthand during our annual Native American Culture Day, led by representatives of the Seneca Nation. Students rotated through interactive stations featuring corn husk doll-making and storytelling, Seneca instruments and traditional regalia, and cultural items and games — including learning about the history and importance of lacrosse. The day also highlighted the power of oral tradition and how stories carry teachings, values, and history across generations.
Thank you to our Seneca Nation partners and Mr. Karb for organizing this learning experience for our students! #ExperientialLearning #CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
Thank you to our Seneca Nation partners and Mr. Karb for organizing this learning experience for our students! #ExperientialLearning #CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
Check out the January SMS Newsletter for stories about holiday fun, community involvement, upcoming events and more!
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Middle School P.E. classes took advantage of the snow by learning cross-country skiing for the first time! Cross-country skiing is a full-body, low-impact activity that provides excellent cardiovascular and muscular benefits. It improves heart and lung endurance while engaging the legs, core, and upper body through continuous movement and balance. Because of its smooth gliding motion, it is gentle on the joints, making it suitable for a wide range of ages and fitness levels. In addition to physical benefits, cross-country skiing supports mental well-being by reducing stress, boosting mood, and encouraging time outdoors during the winter months. Overall, it is an effective and enjoyable way to stay active, build endurance, and maintain fitness year-round.
TIES (Together Including Every Student) hosted its first paint night at Sicamohr Arts on Main Street in Springville! Students of all abilities had an amazing time! The Sicamohr Arts owner, Casey Mohr, partnered with Club advisor Mrs. Polizzi to offer this event. TIES looks forward to hosting more events like this one in the future!
#InclusionAndBelonging #CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
#InclusionAndBelonging #CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
