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Dear FFMS families and students, We have exciting news! This week, the first in a series of mini videos aimed at increasing students reading at home will premiere on the district’s YouTube page. The newly launched series is called Middle Reading Matters. Sharon Kline and Danielle Hinrichs have partnered to create short weekly videos for … Continue reading “FFMS launches ‘Middle Reading Matters’ program for families”
Character Education is proud to announce that awards for the second quarter were distributed on Monday, January 21. The individuals who received these awards were nominated by their team of teachers or specialists throughout the FFMS building. Students continue to be chosen based on their outstanding display of kindness and empathy this quarter, as well … Continue reading “FFMS announces Character Education award recipients for second quarter”
Today, FFMS students received a special treat by welcoming Canadian American author Gordon Korman as part of a ‘virtual’ storytelling presentation. Students ranging from fifth grade to eighth grade received a front row opportunity to hear about Mr. Korman’s career and learn about the key aspects of writing. This event was especially meaningful as students … Continue reading “Best-selling author offers ‘virtual’ storytelling presentation to FFMS students”
What’s better than reading a book for a great cause, especially during the winter months? Beginning on Monday, January 31, students in the elementary and middle school buildings will begin participating in the Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region (RMHC-CR ) program. This year, students will begin this insightful program to … Continue reading “FFES and FFMS to participate in Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region”
On Tuesday, November 30, thirty eighth grade students were inducted into the FFMS chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). To be considered as a candidate, students must meet the academic criteria of a 90 average or above, and complete an informational packet demonstrating their school and community service involvement contributing to the five … Continue reading “FFMS names National Junior Honor Society inductees”
Character Education is proud to announce that awards for the first quarter were distributed on Monday, November 22. The individuals who received these awards were nominated by their team of teachers or specialists throughout the building. Students were chosen based on their outstanding display of kindness and empathy this quarter as well as our Braves … Continue reading “FFMS announces Q1 Character Education Awards “
Reminder to all families: On Friday, November 19, the FFCS will have a half day of school. Please note that the ES will dismiss at 11:35 a.m. and the MS/HS will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. In addition, on Tuesday, November 23, FFCS will have a mandatory Emergency Early Release drill. As a result of this … Continue reading “District Update: Emergency Early Release Dismissal and Half Day Procedures”
FFCSD Families, The district’s fall newsletter is available for viewing. You can access the newsletter by clicking here. We hope you enjoy reading about some of the great news and initiatives coming out of the FFCSD!
During a school year, there are a number of resources to ensure students are receiving proper care and outreach to be successful inside and out of today’s classroom. Whether it’s the opportunity to talk one-on-one with a teacher or counselor, expressing their feelings or achievements and finding the security to be themselves during a moment … Continue reading “Providing social-emotional care for today’s students”
Despite the many challenges schools and students navigated during the past school year, Fonda-Fultonville continued to rank high– 15th out of 84 area schools–in the Albany Business Review’s annual schools report. Because Common Core and Regents tests were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the publication’s rankings for 2019-20 are a compilation of … Continue reading “Fonda-Fultonville continues to rank high in area schools report”