When New York’s American Legion leaders visited Oswego County Oct. 5, they were treated to some Marine Junior ROTC drilling at Mexico Academy and Central School, a glimpse of the War of Independence in a scenic mural, and a reminder to “Support Our Troops” during lunch at Horning-Fournier American Legion Post 418 in Phoenix.
Projects ranging from auto detailing to paraffin wax demonstrations were in focus Thursday during an Oswego County BOCES open house event on the Mexico campus. Teachers highlighted their class offerings and students showcased their work during the two-hour event, which gave visitors some insight into the programs and services that BOCES provides.
The APW Faculty Association is joining with the APW Parent-Teacher-Student Association and the Williamstown and Parish public libraries to host ‘Story Time with Teachers.’ The 2013-14 school year marks the second year of the educational outreach program where teachers from the school district host a monthly story, craft, and snack hour at the public library in the Parish and the Williamstown communities.
Oswego County BOCES Culinary Arts students enrolled in Chef Sue Jerrett’s classroom recently had the opportunity to serve as sous chefs for the fourth annual Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest Dinner. The experience gave students a valuable lesson in food preparation.
Pulaski Senior High School Principal Jay Altobello presented Leonardo Marino and Annamarie Forestiere with a “Letter of Commendation” from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
On Oct 26 at 2 p.m. Wager’s Country-Apple will host the second annual fall story telling fest. Haunted barns, spooky beaches, ghost ships and true Halloween tragedies will be among the tales told and stories shared. Author Susan Peterson Gateley will kick off this year’s session with two true Halloween storm stories from Lake Ontario.
New author Connie Evans has joined with Tails and Tales to publish Charlotte’s Big Dream, the true story of her rescue dog. Connie teamed up with local illustrator Jim Arnold to portray Charlotte’s story from the time she was outdoors, homeless, cold and hungry searching for her new family to her adoption by a new mom.
School spirit reached epic heights at Pulaski Senior High School when students demonstrated their school pride in a very unique way. The students dressed as their favorite super hero on the first day of “spirit week” festivities.
Oswego County BOCES Culinary Arts students made 200 bag lunches for the event. Students worked in stations to assemble the ham and turkey sandwiches, some cleaned lettuce while others portioned meat on a deli slicer.
Distinguished children’s book author Bruce Coville roamed his old stomping grounds today (Oct. 10), sharing his passion for writing with students in the Phoenix Central School District. Coville, an author of more than 100 books geared toward children and young adults, grew up and attended school in Phoenix. He said his passion for writing was ignited during a class assignment when he was in sixth grade.
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