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Fulton City School District students in grades four through six are moving toward a healthier lifestyle. Chris Ells, FCSD director of health, physical education and athletics, said that is because all students at those grade levels now receive 40 minutes of physical education three times each week, as 120 weekly minutes of PE is required by the New York State Education Department.

To better understand the new approach, Fulton City School District teachers recently collaborated with colleagues from the Oswego City School District to receive a Smithsonian Science for the Classroom units’ two-day training, facilitated at the Fulton Education Center by OCM BOCES Project-based Learning Teacher Trainer and Instructional Coach Holly Baldwin.

Students from the Paul V. Moore High School’s DECA chapter attended the Region 9 DECA competition on December 19 at LeMoyne College. They competed against more than 450 students from around the CNY region.

Each grade level teacher nominated one student from his or her classroom because the honoree had proven to be a role model student both inside and outside of the classroom.

Assistant Principal Patrick Vrooman said the quarterly honor is awarded to students in grades five through eight who meet the following criteria: take the initiative to do the right thing without having to be told, practice good work habits, consistency follow classroom and school rules, serve as a positive role model to others inside and outside of school and contribute to the well-being of the larger community through service.

The Blue Team at the Stepping Stones Day Program wrapped up its English language arts study of Greek mythology by writing and performing an original play entitled “Good vs. Evil.” During the academic unit, the class read the novel “The Lightning Thief” and compared the characters to those from ancient Greek Mythology.

Palermo Elementary School students and their families enjoyed the recent Parent Teacher Club-sponsored Holiday Fun Night filled with activities, laughs and holiday cheer.