Community

Although the Common Core curriculum modules were only implemented at the beginning of the school year, teachers and students in the Fulton City School District have already begun to see the positive results associated with the new initiative.

The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Dollars For Scholars organization will be holding a fundraiser at the Cicero Five Below store on December 13, 14 and 15. Stock up on stocking stuffers, buy games, stationary, electronic accessories, sporting goods, graphic tees, or find some sensational seasonal items for $5 or less and 10% of the total dollars spent will be donated to APW Dollars for Scholars.

Kathy Flaherty, the Assistant Director of Financial Aid at SUNY Oswego will present information about the types and sources of financial aid available to undergraduate students and familiarize attendees with how to complete the FAFSA and TAP forms.

G.Ray Bodley recently held a VIP Breakfast – “Very Impressive Person”  VIP students earn the status by having an attendance rate of at least 95 percent, a grade point average over 70, and no major referrals.

The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Student Government Club hosted the 27th Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner at the APW Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria.

The entire student body united in the auditorium to sing “You Can Count on Me” prior to Interim Principal Michael Egan recognizing one student from each classroom for exemplifying the character trait of gratitude. In addition to the classroom role models, 22 students were awarded certificates for being “On A Roll” models.

The Oswego City School District Board of Education will meet for committee and a regular meeting on Wednesday. It will start at 5 p.m. at the Charles E. Riley Elementary School.