FFCS literacy coach stars at national conference
The annual conference is a professional development opportunity for educators to learn from experts.
Author: richard.meddaugh
Builders Club celebrates nursing home resident’s 100th birthday
The club has a long tradition of visiting the residents, so it’s no surprise that the students would be there for one of the residents’ big birthdays.
Kindergartners celebrate book character’s birthday
Who doesn’t love a birthday? Kindergartners teacher Wendy Sullivan recently held a birthday celebration for a beloved book character to engage her students in reading and writing. Sullivan’s class welcomed elementary art teacher Angela Bermas to celebrate the 16th birthday of Pigeon. The Pigeon book series by author Mo Willems is a class favorite. “We played … Continue reading “Kindergartners celebrate book character’s birthday”
100 years of FFCS history
Students and staff research historic FFCS class photos found in school basement
Boys Cross Country earns team title
Members of both the boys and girls teams will represent FFCS at the state competition Saturday, Nov. 16 at SUNY Plattsburgh
GE machinist connects classroom learning to career experiences
Students are learning about energy as a part of the sixth grade science curriculum.
Therapy dog program motivates and supports students
FFCS welcomes certified therapy dogs Finn and Sadie on select days.
7th graders investigate mock crime scene to kickoff mystery unit
Whodunit? Students in Lynn Trevett’s seventh grade English Language Arts classes recently investigated a mock crime scene to kick off their mystery unit. Students are reading independent mystery novels of their own choosing this month. “In class we are reading some exciting, edge of your seat literature by Edgar Allen Poe, along with some other … Continue reading “7th graders investigate mock crime scene to kickoff mystery unit”
Congratulations to the winners of the second annual elementary fun run
There are a couple repeat winners who took first place last year, too!
Departments teach fire prevention to elementary students
The departments receive feedback from parents about how the presentations have helped in real emergencies.