As third grade students at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Elementary School were studying physics and forces and motion in physical science recently, they decided to put their knowledge to a test. Teams of students were given a project to design and construct a catapult that would launch a marshmallow at a target.
Nurses from the St. Luke Family of Caring are teaming up with the Oswego YMCA to offer the community bone density screenings on February 25 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Oswego YMCA, 249 W. First St. The screening is free of charge and open to YMCA members and the public alike.
The FCSD Comprehensive District Education Plan Committee met recently at a planning workshop to discuss district goals and student achievement for the next three years. According the school website, “The FCSD CDEP plan coordinates the district instructional programs, curricula, assessments, grant supported programs and policies and procedures toward the goal of ensuring student mastery of the NYS learning standards.” The current CDEP will conclude at the end of this June.
A project-based learning initiative at the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation recently infused traditional academic studies with interpersonal skills as students presented animal habitats they created. The first-of-its-kind effort in the Exceptional Education program proved to be a success, according to teachers Darlene Ochsner and Janet McKnight.
The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation’s Career and Technical Education programs are helping students achieve their career aspirations. With an ever-changing and competitive job market, real-life experiences can make all the difference for young students who want to achieve their occupational goals.
Students at Dillon Middle School recently spearheaded a food drive to benefit the Oswego County Animal Welfare League. The idea sprung out of a discussion among EJD Student Council members who were considering different projects that could positively affect the community. After hearing stories about local pets being abandoned, abused and malnourished, the students wanted to do something to help.
Kaitlyn Kinney, Kennedie Coyne, Lexi Abelgore and Katie Salmansen have been involved with Quirk’s Players (the Fulton student theater group) for the majority of their high school career. Now, after numerous productions, the four seniors will give their last performance in “Thoroughly Modern Millie” this March. Community members may remember these girls from previous performances like “Curtains,” “Hello, Dolly” or “Damn Yankees.”
Fulton high school students may not have won a recent VEX Robotics Competition, but they still left in high spirits. Two teams participated in the competition: the Bucky Raiders placed 12th and the Last Minute Rookies took 13th.
Nearly 450 students recently earned academic honors for the second marking period at Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School. Students who posted a GPA of 84.5 or higher were recognized with the honor roll status, while those who maintained an average of 89.5 were recognized with high honor roll.
Michael A Maroun Elementary teachers joined together in purchasing and assembling goodie bags for the cancer unit at Golisano Children’s Hospital for Valentine’s Day. Guidance counselor Nora Germain said she was overwhelmed by the generosity of the MAM staff. The first grade alone donated $130 to the cause.
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