F-F Elementary officially receives its 2009 National Blue Ribbon School Award

It all became official on Nov. 2 and 3 as Principal Alicia Henry and Reading Coach Sue Wolf formally accepted Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School's 2009 National Blue Ribbon School Award during special ceremonies in Washington, DC. They proudly accepted a plaque and a flag to mark the event. (full story and photos)

Learn more about the 2009 National Blue Ribbon School award

Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School was named a 2009 National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Tuesday, September 15. (full story)

Students arrive home 15 minutes early on Early Release Day

Fonda-Fultonville Central School will hold its annual Early Release Day on Friday, Nov. 20. Students will be released from school and arrive home 15 minutes earlier than usual. Parents of small children are asked to make appropriate arrangements to accommodate the change in schedule.

New York State requires all school districts to hold Early Release Day as practice for an emergency evacuation. 

Lesson makes social studies a tasty treat!

Mr. Murray's and Mrs. Mahon's fourth grade classes wrapped up a social studies lesson on the geography of New York in a mouth-watering way. They made sugar cookie maps of New York State! (full story and more photos)

After-school program expands to include elementary students

Beginning this fall, the Advantage After School Program will serve students in grades K-8. The program is expanding to include younger students thanks to new funding from the state. This is a supervised program that provides homework time and activities. (learn more, get forms)

CDC video discusses merits of child immunization

Recent protests over requiring health care worker to have H1N1 flu shot may raise concerns among parents concerning other immunizations. The following video from the Center for Disease Control discusses the issue in simple terms.

The CDC describes the video as "After talking with parents across the country, CDC put together this short video to help answer the tough questions that real moms had about childhood immunizations. Understanding the importance of vaccines is crucial for you to protect your children’s health."

If you have further questions, please contact your health care professional or the school nurse.

Free and Reduced Lunch forms online

Free and Reduced Meal Applications must be filed for the new school year! Click here for an application, or pick one up in one of the school offices. Please be reminded that FFCSD has a NO CHARGE policy. 
The cafeteria accepts cash and checks made payable to the FFCS Cafeteria. Check payment can also be mailed to the school. Att: Judy Murray, FSD.

Wondering What's for Lunch?

Are you wondering what's for lunch? Click here to visit our food service page, complete with breakfast and lunch menus.

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