"Letters To Daddy" is a little musical that packs a powerful message — and one surrounding the impacts and ramifications of bullying and bully culture.
Our Falcon Players cast members all shared their thoughts on bullies, being bullied, and bystanders.
We will be sharing them day-by-day, leading up to the show. Today, we continue with 6th grader Emery Erickson and 7th grader Brook Jennings.
Erickson said:
"Being a victim of bullying is serious and is hard to to deal with. The bullies commonly have a struggle with power in their life which causes them to take out their anger and gain power. Bullying is a serious problem and the bystanders are usually the ones that see the bullying happening and are the ones who have the ability to report the bullying."
Jennings said:
"Bullies might have something going on at home that no one knows about but that doesn't mean they have to take it out on their peers, something they could do instead is talk to someone about whats happening."
The Falcon Players will perform their musical production on the South Seneca HS Auditorium stage March 17th, 18th & 19th!
Dear South Seneca Community,
I’m writing this morning to thank you collectively for the ongoing kindness and support offered as we worked through an emotionally difficult week. The tragedy of losing Ellamae under these circumstances affected so many in the school community, and we know it will take a long time for those most impacted to recover and to heal.
Even for those not closely impacted, it can be difficult to know how to help. We worry about saying or doing the wrong thing, and most of all, we hope we don’t make it worse for someone who is suffering. It all adds to the tension of days that are already emotionally draining.
This week we stretched our resources for supports to their limits, and we are especially grateful for those outside the district who contributed to the efforts.
It helps us tremendously when we watch out for each other, and reach out to say something when we notice someone needs help. Contacting a teacher for a concern about one of their students makes a big impact, since teachers work most closely each school day directly with our students. Communicating with any of the three principals about situations in our buildings is another great way to make sure we can direct resources most efficiently.
It takes the full community to make sure we do our best. Every day, we work through situations that arise, review our supervision strategies, make adjustments, and work directly with families to process how we can find success for students. When we are all vulnerable together in a week like this one, it stands out when people go out of their way to show compassion and support. This community is exceptional for that, and it means so much to us in our schools.
Steve Parker Zielinski
South Seneca Central School District has a full-time High School Spanish Teacher opening for the 2023-2024 school year.
Click here to apply:
https://olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SSEN0262778-0069
"Letters To Daddy" is a little musical that packs a powerful message — and one surrounding the impacts and ramifications of bullying and bully culture.
Our Falcon Players cast members all shared their thoughts on bullies, being bullied, and bystanders.
We will be sharing them day-by-day, leading up to the show. Today, we continue with 6th grader Broden Hazlak.
Braden said simply:
"All forms of bullying is bad."
The Falcon Players will perform their musical production on the South Seneca HS Auditorium stage March 17th, 18th & 19th!
"Letters To Daddy" is a little musical that packs a powerful message — and one surrounding the impacts and ramifications of bullying and bully culture.
Our Falcon Players cast members all shared their thoughts on bullies, being bullied, and bystanders.
We will be sharing them day-by-day, leading up to the show. Today, we continue with Auburn Mitchell.
Auburn said:
"Bystanders wait for a different bystander to report and don't do anything."
The Falcon Players will perform their musical production on the South Seneca HS Auditorium stage March 17th, 18th & 19th!
The elementary's Mad Science Extended Day program made amazing things out of "nothing" this week! Leaders collected many odds and ends, and savaged recycling for unique items. This was a huge hit with the kids!
"Letters To Daddy" is a little musical that packs a powerful message — and one surrounding the impacts and ramifications of bullying and bully culture. Our Falcon Players cast members all shared their thoughts on bullies, being bullied, and bystanders.
We will be sharing them day-by-day, leading up to the show. Today, we start with the musician's lead, Abby Sherry, who plays Caroline.
Abby said:
"Bullying is something most people have stories about and experiences with. With that said it's interesting to me how easily people forget what it's like to be bullied/harrassed once they're on the other side of it, whether that be the bully themselves or simply a bystander to bullying. In "Letters to Daddy," Caroline was picked on as a kid for being skinny, so when she sees someone being bullied she literally fights against it. In my opinion, we would benefit as a society if we gained the courage, like Caroline, to fight against the torment that is bullying so that fewer people would have to experience the desolate feeling of being bullied."
The Falcon Players will perform their musical production on the South Seneca HS Auditorium stage March 17th, 18th & 19th!
Congratulations to Sofia Moses for being selected to draw and design the 2023-24 Course Guide Cover for the High School!
For the past 25 years, one talented 11th grade student has been selected to create the Course Guide cover for their Senior year and have an official published artwork that many people will see and they can add to their portfolio.
This year, Sofia decided to draw the cover and then create a digital mock-up for printing. When asked, Sofia stated, "My design was inspired by school spirit and that everyone has the possibility to change the world."
South Seneca Central School District currently has an opening for a Full-Time Long-term Substitute UPK Teacher.
Click here to apply:
https://olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SSEN0256535-0010&fbclid=IwAR3KddlgeKBtJTWbQ4vH16Ezmzt00fQH1e8sz6Q80cxmWdvjxajPlVl6Unw
The elementary school celebrated Black History Month throughout the building with a huge assist from second grade teacher Jessika Pfeil, who created and set up gorgeous door designs and bulletin boards. Students were invited to participate in her designs, as well. Thank you, Jessika!
Elementary students enjoying some movement and fun outside with their new sleds purchased through the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Grant —@SenecaCountyDOH
The Falcon Players will perform their musical production on the South Seneca HS Auditorium stage March 17th, 18th & 19th!!
Curtain times for Friday and Saturday evenings are @ 7:30 pm. Curtain time for the Sunday matinee is 2pm.
Ticket prices are $8 for general admission and $7 for students and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased at the door or pre-sale from Cast Members.
Read more here:
https://www.southseneca.org/o/south-seneca/article/1018183
For anyone in the South Seneca community who needs or wants support at this time:
Let's hear it again for Luke Dendis (3rd Place) and Caleb Sweet (State Champ!) ... these Falcons certainly soared this weekend! #foreverfalcons
Please join us in greeting Caleb, Luke, and Dakota back home from the state wrestling tournament. We will have a parade going through Ovid about 2:30 today. Caleb is a State Champion and Luke finished 3rd!
PUBLIC NOTICE FEBRUARY 25:
Our South Seneca community is devastated to learn about the loss of Ellamae McLaughlin, a 4th grade student who passed away as a result of a car accident Friday.
The crisis team at school is meeting over the weekend to prepare for the return of school on Monday, February 27, and we will have counseling staff available throughout the week for those most closely affected by the grief we all share at the news.
Others involved in the accident have survived and continue to receive treatment. We are grateful for first responders and all who acted heroically at the scene.
For anyone who needs support and would like to be connected with a counselor, please do not hesitate to contact a principal in either building, and we will follow up promptly.
We hope everyone is having a great, well-deserved, break!
A big CONGRATS to all these High School Falcons! #foreverfalcons
We love hearing about #SouthSenecaCSD alumni finding success in their next chapters of life-- congratulations Joey! #foreverfalcons
The Elementary School honored Reading Celebration Day for February today, and they were thrilled to be able to welcome back some middle school volunteers to read to their students and help them with celebrating literacy. How fantastic! #foreverfalcons
