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School News
Save money and support the PTA
The FFCS PTA is currently conducting its 13th Annual CDC Card
Sale. The discount card offers saving at many area stores and
eateries including Mike's Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, Winner's Circle,
TJ's Pizza, Classis Auto Car Wash, and more. Cards cost just
$6.00 each—you'll probably save that on your first purchase!
Contact Robyn Rose at 853-4415 ext. 4231 to order a card.
 Rulison
named Outstanding Business Student
FFCS senior Christine Rulison has been named the 2007-08
Outstanding Business Education Student by the Business and
Marketing Educators' Association of the Capital District.
Christine received the award at the association's annual awards
dinner on Thursday, May 8, at the Albany Turf Inn.
Christine was recognized, not only for academic achievement, but
also for her outstanding citizenship and positive attitude.
Christine, her mother Ann, her Aunt Crystal Smida, her sister
Kassandra, as well as teachers Gloria Kimball, Laura Bellinger,
and Debra Johnson were on hand to share the honor. She joins 36
other area students who were named as the top business students
in their respective schools. The event was sponsored by the
Adirondack Business Educators' Association, Capital
Communications Federal Credit Union, School Systems Federal
Credit Union, and New York Credit Union Foundation.
At the end of the evening Assemblyman George Amedore and
Business & Marketing Educators' Association President Richard
Heim posed for a photo with the honoree.
 FBLA
marches for Alzheimer's research
The FFCS Future Business Leaders of America showed that
philanthropy is as important as profit in business as they
participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk on Sunday, April 28
at FMCC. The Fonda High School group raised a total of $455
through Faculty/Staff Dress-Down Days, a Boys' & a Girls'
Basketball Concession, and $120 in outside donations. The entire
walk raised over $26,300. Participating on the FBLA Team were
Katherine Crandall, Robert Haller, Laura Isabel, Business
Teacher Debra Johnson, Will Johnson, Nathaniel Krause, Kathryn
Makacynas, Uwa Oduwa, Christine Rulison, Katie Soltner, Music
Teacher Lisa Vosburgh, Elizabeth Grace Vosburgh, and FBLA
Advisor Gloria Kimball.
 Class of 2010 fundraisers
The Class of 2010 is holding two fundraisers.
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Avon sales—The class is selling Avon
products May 2-16. A portion of all sales will benefit the
class.
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Webkinz gift basket raffle—tickets are $1.00 each and the drawing will be
on May 20th. (Click on the photo to see the basket in greater
detail)
Please contact a sophomore student or Cindy Monk at
922-6689 (after 3 p.m.)
or cmonk@ffcsd.org for more
information.
District to participate in Education Department weight/health
survey—survey includes only grades K, 2, 4, 7 and 10
As part of a required school health examination, a student is
weighed and his/her height is measured. These numbers are used
to figure out the student’s body mass index or ‘BMI’. The BMI
helps the doctor or nurse know if the student’s weight is in a
healthy range or is too high or too low.
Recent changes to the New York State Education Law require that
BMI and weight status group be included as part of the student’s
school health examination. Fonda-Fultonville Central School
District is taking part in a survey being pilot-tested by the
New York State Department of Health. As part of the survey, we
will be reporting to the New York State Department of Health
information about our students’ weight status groups. Only
summary information is sent. No names and no information about
individual students are sent.
You may choose to have your grade K, 2, 4, 7 or 10 child’s
information excluded from this survey report by completing an
exemption form and returning it to Dr. Constance Spohn,
Director of Special Programs at the address listed on the form.
All exemptions must be submitted by April 10th.
Burton and Wemple Scholarship creates buzz in region—and
opportunity for F-FHS grads
By now, virtually everyone in the Fonda-Fultonville School
District has heard about the newly established Burton and Wemple
Scholarship. In fact, people throughout the region know about
Mr. and Mrs. Wemple's extraordinary gift and the resulting
scholarship from widespread newspaper, television and radio
coverage.
What makes this story so intriguing is that the Wemples passed
away over 30 years ago. For much of their lives, they published
a weekly newspaper, the Mohawk Valley Democrat, in what is now
the NAPA Auto Parts store on the corner of East Main St. and
South Center St. in Fonda. Only upon the death of their last
descendent, was their $1.83 million bequest made known to the
school district. The gift was totally unexpected.
The challenge then fell to the district to establish a
foundation to invest the funds and to distribute them to
students according to the conditions of the Wemples' will. The
will stipulates that the funds be distributed to an equal number
of boys and girls who who are continuing on demonstrate
financial need. FFCS officials came up with a unique plan to tie
the value of the scholarship to the cost of getting an associate
degree from Fulton-Montgomery Community College. As those costs
change, the amount of the award will change.
According to Superintendent Dr. James Hoffman, students need at
least an associate degree in today's job market. This
scholarship assures that finances will not prevent capable
students from continuing their education whether at college or
an accredited trade school.
Scholarship packets which include instructions, student
application and parent financial forms are available online
and in the
high school guidance office. (read
more about the scholarship)
See what the media had to say:
Capital 9 News video
Capital 9 News print article
The Gazette article
The Leader-Herald article
Amsterdam Recorder (not available online)
WNET radio (not available online)
High School students
and staff truly give of themselves in blood drive
Nearly 50 students and staff members turned out
on Wednesday, March 19 for the high school's annual spring blood
drive.
Joe Horning of the American Red Cross reports
that "We came very close to reaching goal yesterday, collecting
42 units of whole blood and six units of double red cells for a
total of 48 productive units. Equally impressive, 33 new donors
gave blood!"
A fall blood drive is tentatively scheduled for
October 7th, 2008, so keep up your iron and get ready to roll up
your sleeves!
F-F High School places
second in Capital District MD Shamrock sales
Congrats to our high school and Student
Government for raising $703 in this year's Capital District
Muscular Dystrophy Shamrock fundraiser. FFHS was a close second
to Oppenheim-Ephratah's Music Department who raised $730.
"What a great team effort—the homerooms were
fantastic!" says Student Government advisor Mrs. Petterson.
Winning the cookies and milk are Ms. J. Smitih, Ms. Razics, and
Mr. Hogan.
Other area schools included Scotia-Glenville $450, St. Mary's
Institute
$154, Tamarac $146, Draper $134, Germantown $105, and
Green Island Union Free School $50.
The Cinderella Project—Do you know a girl in
need?
The Cinderella Project of the Capital Region helps girls in
grades 10 -12 who are in financial need attend their prom in
style. Gowns and accessories have been donated by local bridal
shops and community members and are provided free of charge. All
of the gowns are brand new or nearly new, and are all current
styles that any girl will be proud to wear to her prom. This
year’s fourth annual Boutique Day will be held at Siena College
on Saturday, March 29th.
The Cinderella Project does not need to know the financial
circumstances of the student and relies on the referring party
to determine if the student qualifies. Students can be nominated
by themselves or their parents, teachers, school staff,
community organizations, and class advisors; the actual referral
to attend the Boutique Day must be made by the guidance
department. No walk-ins will be accepted. If necessary,
transportation arrangements can be made.
The student MUST be referred by Wednesday, March 12th
in order to attend the Boutique day.
 Harrington
represents F-F at Shakespeare Contest
On Sunday, Feb, 10, junior Megan Harrington
represented FFFHS at the 2008 English Speaking Union of the
United States Shakespeare Contest at the William Sanford Town
Library in Colonie. Megan was one of 13 finalists from the
Capital District vying for the opportunity to compete in the
national competition in New York City.
Students had to recite a 20-line speech from one
of the plays and one of Shakespeare's sonnets. Megan's speech
was one of Juliet's from Act III of Romeo and Juliet, and she
recited Sonnet 5, "Those Hours, That With Gentle Work Did
Frame."
School offers free NYS Safe Boating Course
On Saturday, April 26, 2008, the
Fonda-Fultonville PTA and the New York State Police will be
offering the New York State Parks and Recreation “Safe Boating”
Course. The free eight (8) hour class is open to youths (over
the age of 10) and adults. Class will run from 8:00AM to 4:30PM,
in the Multi-purpose Room.
Click here for more information.
 FFCS
Junior named Key Club Lieutenant Governor
Fonda-Fultonville High School Key Club President
Hannah Bellinger has been elected as Lieutenant Governor for New York District
Key Club Division 17 for the 2008-2009 administrative year. The FFCS junior was
chosen at a Division 17 meeting held at Mohonasen High School on
Saturday, January 19th. As Lieutenant Governor, she is
the Executive Officer of the Division and will oversee the 13
High School Key Clubs in Division 17 (Amsterdam, Broadalbin-Perth,
Fonda-Fultonville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Mayfield, Mohonasen,
Niskayuna, Schalmont, Schenectady, Schoharie, Scotia-Glenville,
and Shenendehowa).
Miss Bellinger will be officially installed as Lieutenant
Governor at the New York District Key Club Convention to be held
March 28–March 30 and will immediately assume the position.
Important calendar updates
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The Sherburne Pageant of Bands has been
rescheduled. The new dates are Thursday, June 5—Saturday, June
7.
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The Fonda-Fultonville High School's
Spotlight Performers will present "The Music Man" on April
4-6.
 After-Prom
Committee still has magnets
Did you miss out on the original orders for
Braves refrigerator/car magnets. In two styles, these magnets
are the perfect way to show everyone that you are a proud
Fonda-Fultonville Braves supporter. (Click
here to download an order form...)
These are 5", weather resistant magnets that
will adhere safely to your car or refrigerator. Whether for a
gift or for yourself, these magnets are sure to please. And your
support will benefit the 2008 After-Prom—a fun, safe, chaperoned
post-prom alternative.
Drama club to present
"The Music Man"
The Fonda-Fultonville High School's Spotlight
Performers will present "The Music Man" on April 4-6 in the High
School Auditorium.
The ever-popular musical tells the story of a conman who visits
small-town Iowa with promises of creating a marching band. What
follows is a tale of deception, discovery, love, and redemption.
The production is directed by Mrs. Esposito who
has been involved in many productions in theaters in the area
and is currently with Foothills Family Productions. F-F music
teacher Anne Cassidy is the musical director and F-F high school
teacher Linda Sova is the production manager. Showtimes are
Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday,
April 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students.
Key Club sponsors story hour
The Fonda-Fultonville High School Key Club
sponsored a story hour at the Frothingham Library on Saturday,
November 3rd. Key Club members read books to children aged 18
months to 10-years old. The members also led the children in a
special craft activity making Pilgrim hats and Indian
headdresses from construction paper. The Key Club would like to
thank the members of the Frothingham Library for this wonderful
opportunity.
 On
a "roll" with Christopher Johnson
For most kids, roller skating is something their
grandparents did years ago. For Fonda-Fultonville's Christopher
Johnson, roller skating is a vibrant sport—and much more.
Christopher and his partner Rachel Peck placed second in the
Freshman A Team Dance competition at the 2007 U.S. Figure
Skating Championships held this summer in Omaha, Neb. To reach
this level, Christopher works out at Rollarama Skating Center in
Schenectady every weekday morning and travels to Lynwood, Ill.
every other week to work with Rachael. In addition to skating,
he is an FFCS honor roll student and plays trombone in the band.
SADD gives students "food for thought"
During a recent lunch period in the high school
cafeteria, it was not your normal, run-of-the-mill lunch. This lunch
came with some extraordinary entertainment.
The members of Students Against Destructive
Decisions (SADD) presented a video that they had created to help
educate their peers about driving safely.
The nine-minute presentation was comprised of a
series of Public Service Announcements (PSA) edited together. The
PSA’s gave the students food for thought about the consequences of
drowsy driving, drunk driving, drug driving, talking on a cell phone
while driving, speed contests and other reckless acts.
SADD presented the video to Dave Halloran for his
input prior to showing it to the student body. After viewing the
presentation, he said, “I think this is good. It is right on target
for what our kids should be thinking about when they get behind the
wheel of a car.”
Fight the weather and support your F-F Braves
What's big and colorful and keeps out the rain?—giant Fonda-Fultonville
umbrellas being sold by the Class of 2010! These are not those
little, black, fold-up umbrellas that collapse in a light
breeze—these are rugged, 60" across, maroon and white, and
emblazoned with the Braves logo. They are in stock and available
for immediate pick-up. At just $20 each, these will make great
gifts. To purchase your's, contact Cindy Monk at 922-6689 or cmonk@ffcsd.org.
My Child Wants To Drive…So, now, what do I do?
Trooper Wittner shares the basics when it comes
to getting your son or daughter started on the road to driving.
He includes links to important Department of Motor Vehicle forms
that you might need in the process.
Click here...
Junior Drivers Pamphlet answers your questions
For the first six months after passing the New
York State driving road test, new drivers can drive under
certain restrictions. Trooper Wittner provides a pamphlet that
explains what new drivers can and cannot do.
Click here...
It's not too late to apply for free and reduced
meals
Children need healthy meals to learn.
Fonda-Fultonville Central School's cafeteria staff prepares and
serves healthy meals every school day. Households that meet federal
income guidelines are eligible for free or reduced priced meals. The
program is simple and confidential. Just download and complete the
application below or stop in at the district offices to pick up an
application.
Important Student Reminders
Need a refresher regarding late arrival, study halls, passes, etc.?
Click here for a list of student guidelines.
Study for your
SATs using
SAT Method
Students at F-F High School now have access to
SAT Method, a web-based test preparation program. All juniors
will be assigned a username and password, and will take part in a
program orientation during their English classes. The program can be
utilized from any computer with Internet access. If students other
than juniors would like to use the program, a username and password
can be obtained in the H.S. Guidance Office. To access the program
visit
http://www.satmethod.com.
Free and Reduced
Lunch Forms Now 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.
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.
College in the High
School
Want to earn college credit in high school? Here at Fonda-Fultonville
High School we offer 10 high school classes that can result in three
or more college credits. (Read more...)
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