Construction Technology students from the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation recently spent some time helping to rebuild some of the fencing at Fort Ontario in Oswego. The fence needed to be constructed from materials that were available in the 1800s thus providing a distinctive learning experience for the students.
In addition to two half-day UPK sections, a full-day Pre-K program will be added for those students who do not necessarily fall into the guidelines for the UPK program, but who are not quite ready for kindergarten.
Dr. Fehmi Damkaci, a SUNY Oswego chemistry faculty member long active with his students in lab research, journal publications, conference presentations and career guidance, will receive the 2015 Provost’s Award for Mentoring in Scholarly and Creative Activity.
An Electrathon, involves three- or four-wheeled electric vehicles, somewhat similar in overall appearance to a Go-Kart with an aerodynamic body, but powered by an electric motor and batteries. According to Matt Bock, the OHS Technology Club advisor, an Electrathon is a one-hour competition that tests drivers and vehicles to see how many laps the car can go within that time frame.
On June 1, the Hannibal Historical Society will hold its annual banquet at the Hannibal United Methodist Church on Church Street beginning at 6:30 p.m. The ladies and gentlemen of the church will serve a roast beef dinner for $10 per person.
Betsy Conners, the executive director of Instruction and Assessment for the Fulton City School District, congratulated the students for portraying the monthly virtue of self-control. She also recognized students who didn’t earn the monthly distinction as role models but still offered support and words of encouragement to those who took home the honor.
The Oswego County Legislature’s Government, Courts and Consumer Affairs Committee presented Dana Seinoski with a certificate of appreciation for her 15 years of service.
Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Elementary School recently held a special showcase of talent in the high school auditorium when APW Has Talent took the stage. Forty-eight talented performers took the stage in more than 30 separate acts to showcase the myriad of talent in the school.
The Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation is one of 131 school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services in New York State to receive the Utica National Insurance Group’s “School Safety Excellence Award” for 2015. The honor, presented annually, recognizes school districts’ safety efforts as they work to help keep students, staff and visitors safe.
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