The Oswego County Legislature presented a certificate to officers and board members of the Salvation Army in recognition of the organization’s annual Red Kettle Campaign. The campaign kicked off Nov. 14 and runs until Dec. 24.
The Oswego Wal-Mart donated $3,500 to the Oswego City School District “Family Giving Program.” With the gift, each school will receive $500 toward its respective holiday projects.
The author of the newly released Arcadia Publishing book, Images of America: Pulaski and the Town of Richland, will be signing copies of the book at two locations. On Dec. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m., Lawrence Petry will be at the Pulaski Public Library, 4917 N. Jefferson St. On Dec. 20, he will be at the Pulaski Historical Society, 3428 Maple St., from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Hannibal High School senior band recently delivered its annual Holiday Celebration Concert, performing an array of festive songs to the pleasure of a packed audience. Under the direction of Shirley Terrinoni, more than 30 students performed classic holiday songs, including “Frosty, the Snowman,” “Let it Snow,” and “Winter Wonderland.”
The Phoenix eighth grade and seventh grade bands and choruses put on a wonderful winter concert.
Several students from the Sandy Creek Central School District recently participated with other exceptional musicians from across the county during the Oswego County Music Educators’ Association Elementary All-County Music Festival at Mexico Middle School. The students were selected from the participating schools’ music programs and represent the best student musicians throughout the county.
November’s STLE 3 meeting (Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness) shared insight into the Fulton City School District’s Standards-Based Progress Reports. The new style of progress report benefits students by allowing them to be more aware of what is expected from them.
“As educators, we are in the business of saving lives,” said Dr. Luis Cruz, the keynote speaker for Fulton City School District’s Staff Development Day. “I have some news!” declared Cruz. “Poor children can learn! English learners are intelligent! All kids are capable – black kids, white kids, Native American kids, Latino kids!”
Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Junior High School Band performed a spectacular Winter Holiday Concert. The auditorium was filled with joyful holiday melodies as teacher Janet Fiacco conducted the band.
James E. Lanigan Elementary School in the Fulton City School District has once again received a $500 grant from the ExxonMobil Corporation’s Educational Alliance program. The grant money will be used to promote math and science programs at Lanigan.
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