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”

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”

Foundation awards scholarships for College in the High School courses

The Fonda-Fultonville Community Foundation on Oct. 4 awarded scholarships to five students to pay for their College in the High School courses taken through Fulton-Montgomery Community College. The foundation’s mission is to promote a common goal of academic excellence and cultural experiences. Its goal is to be a resource that organizations can go to for … Continue reading “Foundation awards scholarships for College in the High School courses”