The Migrant Education Tutorial and Support Services Program students, community supporters and families were recently honored as abra caminos. Translated as “path openers,” METS Director Paul Gugel said the affectionate term perfectly described honorees at the recent METS’ annual graduation and recognition dinner because they pushed themselves to set and exceed goals.
Fairgrieve Elementary students who met or exceeded their Accelerated Reader goals for the 2016-2017 school year were rewarded with an afternoon of fun.
State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced the passage of a new Canadian law that lifts a cloud of uncertainty over boaters rights on the St. Lawrence River that was hurting 1000 Islands tourism and threated to sour longstanding bonds of friendship between two of the world’s greatest nations. Under this new law, American boaters who do not anchor their boat or step foot on Canadian soil do not have to report to Canadian Customs.
The outstanding character of several Fairgrieve Elementary students was highlighted during a recent Morning Express program honoring them with the school’s Virtue of the Month award. Twenty-six students were recognized by their teachers because they exhibited citizenship throughout the month of June.
Fairgrieve Elementary School first-graders celebrated the end of the 2016-17 school year with teddy bear hugs and library love. Library Media Specialist Barb Senecal recently hosted the school’s annual Teddy Bear Picnic for first grade students, as a celebration of their reading accomplishments.
Students at Fairley Elementary School traveled to Brazil, China, Ireland, Australia and Spain as part of a global history and geography project that transformed classrooms into each country. The unit covered a variety of topics and encouraged the students to explore other cultures through research, art, dance and writing.
Fairley Elementary School kindergartners recently took a virtual field trip to a farm in Zanesville, Ohio. The students interacted with the farm owner to learn about agriculture, animals and farm tools.
State Senator Patty Ritchie is reminding Oswego County residents to take advantage of her upcoming “Tire Take Back” events to dispose of unwanted waste tires.
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego is proud to host Dr. Dan Ward as part of its 2017 History Lecture Series on June 24 at 1:30 p.m. Ward is a co-producer of “Boom and Bust: America’s Journey on the Erie Canal,” a documentary that tells the story of industrial expansion and decline along the Erie Canal.
The Oswego County Health Department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County, including preventive health services, certified hospice, and a maternal and child health program.
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