Is your emergency contact information up-to-date?

If your child became seriously ill at school, could we reach you? If there were an emergency school closing, how would we let you know?

Whether for a snow day or some school emergency, school officials occasionally need to contact parents/guardians with important information. We rely on the emergency contact information that you provide at the beginning of each year. But, people move; phone numbers and e-mail addresses change. In the event of an emergency, could we reach you? Don't leave things to chance; please contact your school with any changes to your emergency contact information.

Congratulations to postcard winners

Congratulations to Mrs. Duval, Mrs. Headwell, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Ransom and Mrs. Mahon's classes! They had the most students in their grade level turn in postcards for the Computers for Education fundraiser, and have won a popcorn party from the PTA. Our goal was 200 completed postcards, and we received 957! Thank you to everyone who participated.

Teacher by day, hero by night!

(Photo courtesy of Karl Koch/weezer.com)

F-F fourth graders had to do a double-take of a photo that appeared in local newspapers and on the Internet. Was that really Mr. Romano dressed as a fireman? They soon discovered that yes, that was Mr. Romano!

Fourth grade teacher and volunteer fireman Eric Romano manned the jaws of life to free the Rivers Cuomo, lead singer of the rock band "Weezer," and his family and staff from their tour bus after it crashed into a muddy ditch on the Thruway on Dec. 6. The vehicle had skidded on the icy road, plowed over the guardrail, and dropped into a mud-filled ravine. The accident wedged the bus door against a wall of mud making it impossible for the injured occupants to escape. Mr. Romano and his fellow firefighters climbed into the ditch, removed a rear window and safely rescued everyone.

Thank you Mr. Romano for volunteering your time to serve your community in such an important way!

Eight elementary artists to show at State level

Eight F-F Elementary School artists will their works at a PTA statewide art show under the PTA Reflections program. The students qualified for the state level after their pieces were selected at the Regional Art Show on Dec. 8.

Selected in visual arts are Kindergartner Colen Melo, first graders Haley Clear and Mckenna Beddig, and fourth graders Brittany Castelluccio and Hannah Wozniak; in photography is fourth grader Jennifer Castle; and in literature are fourth graders Katherine York and Savannah Bell (4-Mahon). (full story)

F-F Elementary officially receives its 2009 National Blue Ribbon School Award

It all became official on Nov. 2 and 3 as Principal Alicia Henry and Reading Coach Sue Wolf formally accepted Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School's 2009 National Blue Ribbon School Award during special ceremonies in Washington, DC. They proudly accepted a plaque and a flag to mark the event. (full story and photos)

Learn more about the 2009 National Blue Ribbon School award

Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School was named a 2009 National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Tuesday, September 15. (full story)

Lesson makes social studies a tasty treat!

Mr. Murray's and Mrs. Mahon's fourth grade classes wrapped up a social studies lesson on the geography of New York in a mouth-watering way. They made sugar cookie maps of New York State! (full story and more photos)

After-school program expands to include elementary students

Beginning this fall, the Advantage After School Program will serve students in grades K-8. The program is expanding to include younger students thanks to new funding from the state. This is a supervised program that provides homework time and activities. (learn more, get forms)

CDC video discusses merits of child immunization

Recent protests over requiring health care worker to have H1N1 flu shot may raise concerns among parents concerning other immunizations. The following video from the Center for Disease Control discusses the issue in simple terms.

The CDC describes the video as "After talking with parents across the country, CDC put together this short video to help answer the tough questions that real moms had about childhood immunizations. Understanding the importance of vaccines is crucial for you to protect your children’s health."

If you have further questions, please contact your health care professional or the school nurse.

Free and Reduced Lunch forms online

Free and Reduced Meal Applications must be filed for the new school year! Click here for an application, or pick one up in one of the school offices. Please be reminded that FFCSD has a NO CHARGE policy. 
The cafeteria accepts cash and checks made payable to the FFCS Cafeteria. Check payment can also be mailed to the school. Att: Judy Murray, FSD.

Wondering What's for Lunch?

Are you wondering what's for lunch? Click here to visit our food service page, complete with breakfast and lunch menus.

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