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Students in grades pre-kindergarten through four made reindeer hats, snowmen face frames, ornaments decorated with glitter, snowflakes out of coffee filters, and reindeer and Christmas trees out of pizza slice trays.

Pre-K teacher Sondra Pratt said Common Core standards were reached when students created triangle-shaped reindeer and Christmas tree ornaments out of Popsicle sticks salt dough ornaments after they measured ingredients, and patterns by making red and white beaded candy cane decorations.

During a recent field trip to Tops, the students embraced empathy and compassion as they shopped for baby foods and breakfast, lunch and dinner items.

In the spirit of the season, staff at Morningstar Residential Care Center donned holiday leggings in preparation for their trip to The Gardens by Morningstar Assisted Living Community

In an effort to better prepare students for futures in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM careers, State Senator Patty Ritchie has delivered $12,500 in special funding to enhance programs based in those subject areas in Jefferson and Oswego County schools.

Teachers from throughout the region are encouraged to attend the professional development opportunity “Teaching Writing, Teaching Writers” on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 in the Marano Campus Center at SUNY Oswego.

Several Fulton City School District varsity athletes received honors during the fall season for their many accomplishments. Athletes were recognized for both team and individual skills in their sport.

As a new year approaches, the Fulton City School District asks for family support to help Fulton students improve school attendance. The promotion of good attendance habits at every age and grade level will help students be successful as they grow.

Students in Fulton City School District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten program made the holiday season merry and bright for hundreds of people who packed the G. Ray Bodley High School auditorium for the recent UPK Holiday Sing-a-Long.