Superintendent Newsletter
Panther Proud: December 2021
S-VE Community,
As we enter December, I paused to reflect on some Panther proud moments that stood out over the first few months of the 2021-2022 School Year. Students holding doors open for those behind them, staff and students making cards for our military, students volunteering to ring the Salvation Army Bell, staff checking on each other throughout the day. There are many more examples I could share, but most importantly, let's recognize that these moments are all tied together with kindness. Kindness changes everything.
This newsletter is filled with success stories, livestream links, resources, and reminders. As always, please reach out to me through sveinfo@svecsd.org with any comments, questions, concerns, or kudos.
Panther Proud,
Diahann Hesler
S-VE Superintendent of Schools
Academics
Parent Resources
The Next Generation Learning Standards are the educational goals for all of NYS's students from PreK - Grade 12 in ELA and Math. The standards were revised to ensure they are appropriate for students' grade levels and reflect what students should know and be able to do in these subjects. Full implementation of the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards begins next school year.
- A description of the instructional cycle and the role of learning standards in the cycle
- An FAQ for the Next Generation Learning Standards
- Links and resources to support classroom learning at home
A Parent's Guide to the NYS Next Generation ELA and Math Learning Standards (nysed.gov)
Summer Learning Academy
High School
The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony took place this week, inducting 11 new members. Criteria for membership include Knowledge, Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. Students must also have a minimum overall GPA of 87.5. To remain in NHS, students must maintain an overall GPA of 87.5 or above until graduation and volunteer 10 hours of community service each year. New inductees are in the front row pictured below with current members in the back row.
Middle School
World Kindness Day was recognized and celebrated at the Middle School on November 12th. Students created greeting cards to send to US military service members, worked on mosaic tiles for a collaborative mural, and participated in community circle conversations around kindness. Ask your middle school student about World Kindness Day!
Elementary School
Livestreams
Student-Athletes
Modified Winter Season II which consists of Wrestling and Girls Basketball is now open for registration on Family ID. Please register using the link below as soon as possible so we can obtain accurate numbers and ensure Impact Tests for concussion protocol and physicals are current.
SVEC Champions
Communication
2021-2022 School Year Communications
Events
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are seeking interested community members to join our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee! The committee will include stakeholders composed of students, staff, faculty, administration, Board of Education, parents and our community.
This will be an ongoing process with an anticipated first meeting in January 2022. We expect the committee meetings to take place throughout the spring of 2022 and continue through the 2022-2023 school year. Anyone interested should email your request to be part of the DEI Committee to sveinfo@svecsd.org with your name and contact information.
Snow Days
November COVID Update
Among all things COVID related, the CDC COVID Tracker is available on our website. Go to: https://www.svecsd.org/coronavirus.cfm
Mask Reminder
Test to Stay
The Department of Health released information regarding new Test to Stay (TTS) protocols. TTS will allow individuals to attend school for the academic portion of the day while they are quarantined as a result of being a close contact to a person that tested positive to COVID at school. Participation in TTS is encouraged so that your child may remain in school; however, participation in TTS is not required.
We are having difficulty securing PPE. Once we have obtained required PPE, we will begin offering Test to Stay. At that time, you will be given this option when you are contacted by our contact tracer, Gail Hall. She will explain the process and the required forms that need to be completed, should you choose to participate in TTS.
Vaccination Information
S-VE is hiring!!! Become part of our Panther Family.
Current positions available include:
- Senior Clerk - 12-month https://www.olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SPEN0214095-0000
- Science Teacher - Middle School (Grant Funded) - 10% signing bonus https://www.olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SPEN0205803-5020
- Science Teacher - High School - 10% signing bonus https://www.olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SPEN0205805-5020
- Special Education Teacher (Grant Funded) - 10% signing bonus https://www.olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SPEN0205809-0070
- Special Education Teacher - 10% signing bonus https://www.olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SPEN0205810-0070
- School Monitors - High School (Grant Funded) https://www.olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SPEN0205813-0000
- Night Cleaners https://www.olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SPEN0208650-0000
Anyone interested can go to https://www.olasjobs.org/jobs?keyword=®ion=09 to apply or read further about the positions!
Substitutes Needed
- Long Term Substitute Teaching Assistant/Dean of Students https://www.olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SPEN0214346-0000
- Substitute Teachers/Teaching Assistants https://www.olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SPEN0162290-0000
- Substitute Night Cleaners https://www.olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SPEN0208650-0000
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee will meet a total of 3 times in preparation for the 2022-23 school budget. Meetings will take place via zoom on February 2, February 28, and March 29. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact the District Office at 589-3059 or email sveinfo@svecsd.org.
FREE... Yes, FREE!
For the 2021-2022 School Year, 1 FREE Breakfast and 1 FREE Lunch is provided daily to all students! Additional portions are available for a charge.
Menus can be accessed on our website: https://www.svecsd.org/cafeteria.cfm
- December Elementary School Menu: https://www.svecsd.org/uploadeddocs/Dec%202021%20ES.pdf
- December Middle School Menu: https://www.svecsd.org/uploadeddocs/Dec%202021%20MS.pdf
- December High School Menu: https://www.svecsd.org/uploadeddocs/Dec%202021%20HS.pdf
- December Spanish Menu: https://www.svecsd.org/uploadeddocs/Dec%202021%20ES%20Spanish.pdf
Become a Hero
Outreach
Panther Pride
S-VE Graduates of Distinction
Congratulations to our 2021 Graduates of Distinction, Kenneth J. Ellison and Nancy Banfield Johnson, who were inducted this week during the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony! To read more about our 2021 Inductees, visit our website: Graduate of Distinction (svecsd.org)
Sustainability
Holiday Lights Recycling Drive
Do you have strings of holiday lights that are broken or you no longer want? Save them from the landfill and donate them to the S-VE Middle School Greenhouse Program/Honor Society Holiday Lights Recycle Drive!
What: Broken or no longer wanted holiday light strings
When: today through January 7, 2022
Where: Students, please bring your light string donations to your homeroom.
Community donations can be dropped off at the Middle School office in care of Brenda Anderson, Anni Ryan or Jennifer Joyce.
Why: Recycling old light strings can help save the environment and be a useful way to reclaim natural resources, like copper.
TerraCycle with S-VE Greenhouse Program!
We’ve got exciting news to share! This December, you can now support the SVE Green House Program by sending your non-recyclable waste to recycling experts, TerraCycle!
Not only will you be supporting a great cause, but you will also prevent waste from ending up in landfills. ♻️
How it works:
- Select a participating recycling programs you’d like to participate in and print your free shipping label
- Ship the accepted products and packaging to TerraCycle
- Just like that, you’ve donated to the SVE Greenhouse Program AND helped the planet
For every shipment TerraCycle receives by December 31, $10 will be donated to our cause. Click below to participate!
Thank you for supporting us and doing your part in saving the earth. We’re looking forward to receiving your future donations!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Brenda Anderson at banderso@svecsd.org.
Technology
Digital Citizenship Newsletter
Digital Equity Survey
In our efforts to continue to improve access to technology resources, continuing to collect accurate data regarding digital access for our students will greatly help our educators to better serve our students and families. In order to accomplish this, the New York State Education Department is asking parents or guardians to complete a Digital Equity survey (for each student in the family) in grades Kindergarten – Grade 12. This survey will provide information on student access to devices and internet access in their places of residence. Although you may have completed this for us in the past, this information provided to the state will assist in securing financial resources to address limited digital access. We strongly encourage parents and guardians to help us by completing this brief 12 question Digital Equity Survey to fulfill the requirement by New York State Education Department.