Mr. Gottlieb turns into human ice cream sundae:
Mr. Gottlieb as a human ice cream sundae
Before the end of the school year, Solvay Middle School student Olivia Ouderkirk met her savings account challenge for the year. Like the two students from Solvay Elementary School, Olivia was able to turn her principal into a human ice cream sundae. Mr. Gottlieb was given the treat of being turned into an ice cream sundae, with SMS students cheering him on. The sundae consisted of ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, marshmallows, and, of course, sprinkles. Great job to Olivia on meeting her savings challenge – and turning Mr. Gottlieb into a human ice cream sundae.
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SHS science department practices summer learning:
The 21st Century Learning Grant afforded Solvay High School's science department with a unique and inquiry-based opportunity this summer. Mrs. Lisi's biology students had the incredible experience of dissecting a grass frog, fetal pig, and cow heart over the course of three days in July. Students worked diligently through each dissection, identifying individual organs and their functions in both amphibian and mammalian organisms. This is an opportunity not often made available for students until collegiate age. These students now have a great advantage for any future biology courses they may choose to pursue in the future!
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Solvay Teens Get a Taste of "Real Life" With Mad City Money:
Prior to the end of the 2017-18 school year, ACMG Federal Credit Union and SHS teamed up to give SHS seniors in economics classes a taste of the real world.
When students gathered in the SHS gymnasium on May 18, they were temporarily transported into their future lives in a simulated town called "Mad City." This town was staffed by "merchants" or volunteers from real, local Solvay businesses. Students were given packets complete with their future occupation, salary, spouse, and/ or children, student loan debt, credit card debt, medical insurance payments, and their credit score. The challenge was for seniors to visit each of the merchants to purchase food, clothing, housing, transportation, daycare, and other household necessities, all while maintaining a budget. ...
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Students from Solvay High School create portraits for children in Mexico:
Prior to the end of the school year, students in the Solvay High School Advanced Drawing and Painting class participated in a class project to create portraits for children from Mexico. Students in Kim McGraw’s class painted and drew portraits of the children, as a part of the Memory Project. Earlier this year, students also painted and drew portraits of children from Syria. https://www.solvayschools.org/districtpage.cfm?pageid=689
The Memory Project is a nonprofit organization that engages art students from schools throughout the United States. The project aims to create realistic portraits for orphaned and disadvantaged kids from different countries around the world. The latest project allows Solvay students to provide the children with meaningful pieces of personal history. This ...
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Alumni News: Congratulations to our alumni on these recent accomplishments!:
Congratulations to our Solvay alumni on these excellent accomplishments!
- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named Nathan Carr of Syracuse, NY to the SUNY Potsdam Dean's List for spring 2018. Nathan also graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies this spring 2018. Congratulations, Nathan!
- Nicholas A. Clemente was one of nearly 520 students who were awarded bachelor degrees from St. Lawrence University during Commencement ceremonies held on May 20, 2018 in Canton, New York.
- Jacob DePalma of Syracuse, NY was recently named to the spring 2018 President's List at The State University of New York at Potsdam. ...
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Thank you to the retirees of the Solvay Union Free School District!:
On Monday, June 18, the Solvay UFSD celebrated six employees retiring from the district. Please join us in congratulating them on their retirement and thanking them for their service to the Solvay UFSD!
Brad Curtis - Brad Curtis has served the Solvay UFSD as a custodian for six years. He has worked at both Solvay High School and is finishing his service at Solvay Middle School. During his time with Solvay, Brad has led by example, arriving early, staying late, and dropping what he was doing to help others when needed. He has been a pleasure to work with and will be greatly missed.
We wish Brad all the best as he retires and hopes he enjoys his time working on his sports cars, riding his motorcycles, and having more time to spend with his wonderful family. Thank you ...
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Meet the Class of 2018 Valedictorian and Salutatorian:
Congratulations to the Class of 2018 Valedictorian and Salutatorian!
Mary Catherine “MC” Lopez
Valedictorian Mary Catherine “MC” Lopez
Parent(s) names : Frank and Mary Beth Lopez
College choice: Nazareth College, to pursue a degree in Theatre with a Certification in Inclusive English Adolescent Education. I also plan to continue to study music, specifically the pipe organ.
Career plans: I plan to become a high school English teacher and run the Drama Club at the school I teach. I also plan on being a substitute church organist.
What have you enjoyed the most about high school? I’ve enjoyed being active in Drama Club, Masterminds/Double Down, Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz, and Chamber Choir. I’ve also ...
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Congratulations to the SHS Class of 2018 candidates for graduation!:
Congratulations to the Solvay High School Class of 2018 candidates for graduation!
Commencement for graduating seniors in the Solvay High School Class of 2018 will take place on Saturday, June 23 at 11 a.m. at Solvay High School.
Everyone plays such an important role in shaping our students as they move through our school system. The Solvay Union Free School District would like to thank everyone in our community for the support you've given our students over the years. Graduation is both a student and community celebration. Thank you so much for everything you do!
Here is a list of the candidates for graduation in the Class of 2018:
Amal Al Zokari
Suhil Alashwal
Brooke Aldrich
Caleb Andrew
Breonna ...
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Pre-Kindergarten Students Graduate:
On Wednesday, June 20, pre-kindergarten students from the Solvay Union Free School District celebrated their graduation.
The graduation took place in the Solvay Middle School auditorium, where students welcomed their friends and family to the event by showing them what they learned throughout the year. The students sang songs about the alphabet, numbers, and moving on to kindergarten. Students then received their diplomas, during which time many of their future career plans were announced – including teacher, firefighter, construction worker, princess, daddy, and mommy. After they received their diplomas, parents gathered their tissues as everyone watched a slideshow featuring pictures from when the students were babies to present day. Following the graduation, students and their ...
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Kindergarten students take a trip to the zoo!:
Kindergarten students from Solvay Elementary School recently took a trip to the zoo – and spent the day with not only lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!), but also penguins, elephants, lemurs, and many more animals.
The students spent the day at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo , where they were given the chance to interact with many of the animals they had discussed in the classroom throughout the year. For some students, it was their first visit to the zoo.
“It was magical to watch their excitement in seeing all the animals we have been discussing in our classrooms up close and personal,” said SES Kindergarten Teacher Sue Rivito.
During the trip, students were able to explore a variety of exhibits and see many different animals throughout the zoo. Their favorite exhibitions ...
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SMS students visit "Enterprise America":
For the fifth year, Solvay Middle School seventh-graders have visited the WCNY studios to participate in the Enterprise America program. The program, which is sponsored by WCNY, allows middle school students a unique hands-on learning experience, as they learn to run the city on their own. To learn more about the Enterprise America program, read the summary from last year here .
For more information on the Enterprise America program, visit the website .
See photos of the seventh-graders at Enterprise America below!
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Solvay Tris participate in Pittsford Triathlon!:
Swimming, biking, and running – members of the Solvay Tris have begun to master it all! On Ready. Set. Go!
On Sunday, June 3, members of the Solvay Tris participated in the Pittsford Triathlon, located in Pittsford, NY. The race consisted of a 300 yard swim, a 15 mile bike ride, and a 3.3 mile run. Members of the Solvay Tris did an excellent job of representing our district and left Pittsford with many accomplishments:
Esther Germakovski completed the full race and took first place in her age group. Great job, Esther!
Mackenzie Crossett and Isabella Leavines participated in the race on a relay team. Great job, Mackenzie and Isabella!
In addition to these participants, the Solvay pride was strong, as additional Solvay Tris club members attended the race and volunteered ...
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In case you missed it: Solvay High School Senior Ball:
On Friday, May 11, Solvay High School celebrated their senior ball at The Lodge at Welch Allyn in Skaneateles Falls. View some photos from the event below!
Have more photos from senior ball? Share them with us at sentinel@solvayschools.org!
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SES students turn Mr. Carpenter into ice cream sundae:
Students from Solvay Elementary School recently started their Friday off on a sweet note. In recognition of two students from SES meeting the savings challenge for the year, SES Principal Matt Carpenter was chosen to become a human ice cream sundae for the morning. The two winning students of the savings challenge were given the honor of helping turn Mr. Carpenter into the ice cream sundae.
Since the start of the school year, students throughout the Solvay Union Free School District have made weekly/ monthly deposits into an ACMG credit union account. The challenge started at the beginning of the school year, when ACMG visited each school within the district to offer financial education and teach students the importance of saving. Students were motivated to participate in the ...
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Students create sounds and songs in music class using buckets:
Thanks to a bucket, a pool noodle, and Home Depot, a different kind of sound has been coming from the music room lately at Solvay Elementary School. Home Depot recently donated 50 buckets to SES. The buckets have been put to good use during music classes, as students experiment with creating different sounds on each bucket.
“The students really enjoy playing them,” said SES Music Teacher Anna Lysiuk.
Be sure to stop by SES soon to listen in on the fun!
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Solvay High School students showcase Photovoice project work:
Over the past semester, nearly 20 SHS students have worked with students from Syracuse University to participate in a Photovoice project.
What is Photovoice? Photovoice is a participatory research and critical thinking method that allows students to share their experiences and collaborate for change. By taking photographs and writing about the meaning of the photos, students have had the opportunity to think deeply about their learning. This semester-long project culminated with a Photovoice Show where Solvay students, SU students, parents, teachers, professors, and administrators had the opportunity to view the photos and the writings. The end results were thoughtful, well developed works.
Congratulations to all who were involved in this program!
See below to view a sample ...
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Solvay staff hear keynote kickoff on wellness:
For the latest professional development day at the Solvay Union Free School District, Dr. Kaushal Nanvati offered a keynote kickoff to start the day. In his keynote, he provided insights on finding a positive balance with wellness by focusing on the body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Nanvati is a doctor at Upstate Medical University and the author of “CORE 4 of Wellness: Nutrition/Physical Exercise/Stress Management/ Spiritual Wellness.”
Dr. Nanvati began his keynote talk by describing a tree, centering on the branches of the tree and what is seen of the tree above ground. He stressed the importance of the roots of that tree, stating that they were a symbol of wellness. He described how feeding the roots of the tree, just like feeding ourselves and our wellness, ...
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