
This week, we celebrate our school counselors who listen, support, and help students navigate life's challenges. Thank you for all you do!! 🌟


Students that would like to go to BOCES next year to attend a Career & Technical Education Program should complete an application. Applications are available in the Guidance Office and are due to Mrs. Spooner by March 14th. Also, please stop in Guidance right away if you would like to do a program visit!


Congratulations to all of our 6-12 Cardinals of the Month for January! January's character trait was PATIENCE!


Fifth graders tried to recreate Incan suspension bridges with string and popsicle sticks!








🎉Congratulations to our Students-of-the-Month for January!! Students are chosen for their overall improvement in behavior and/or academics in the classroom. They receive a certificate, a special letter home, and lanyards to wear. 🙌
Atticus Ackley, Wade Agnew, Maddison Argus, Aubree Backus, Madelynn Beck, Raegan Beck, Amelia Blair, Alex Bowen, Braelynn Courcelle, Cody Erickson, Jackson Flewelling, Amelia Gimmler, Raina Graves, Paisley Guy, Lilly Hammond, Waverly Harrison, Ethan Harvey, Xander Johnsen, Kendalin Kaiser, Rose Kramer, Isaac LaVigne, Violet Manley, Owen Nabozny, Finley Stevenson, Bella Tracy, Dallas Warren, Brody Winchell



It’s "game day" in Living Environment! Students created “Body System” board games! Each game must include a "jump" to another group's body system game.









📖 Award-winning author/illustrator Anthony Richichi visited our fifth graders to read his book “Colorwold,” a story of a little boy named Henry who discovers a magical treasure of art supplies that brings his drawings to life. Students also completed an art activity based on it.
They then attended "Colorworld LIVE," the stage adaptation of the book at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls, where their artwork was on display! 🤩







REMINDER—There will be no school on Wednesday, January 29, in observance of the Asian Lunar New Year.


Attention all past and present gym class heroes! Sign up for this year's TRENCHBALL TOURNAMENT!


If you were unable to attend the FAFSA Completion Session here at school last night, there are still more opportunities to get assistance completing the FAFSA. Locally, SUNY Adirondack will be hosting two more workshops on January 25th at 9 AM and February 12th at 4 PM.
You do not need to be attending SUNY Adirondack to attend! Register in the link below.
https://connect.sunyacc.edu/portal/hs_fafsa_days

We have recently become aware that there is a phishing email being sent with the subject "You Have A New Voice Message." The message also appears to be coming from the account of Marissa Passino, one of our teachers. This is a FAKE email. Please do not open this email and delete.


REMINDER TO SENIOR FAMILIES: The FAFSA Completion Workshop is next week.
Please make sure FSA IDs for you and your parents/guardians are created before next week (link below).
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch



FREE Lifeguarding Certification over February break!


Senior recognition ads for this year's yearbook are due 2/13! Please go to http://jostensadservice.com/student for the ad. If you have any questions please contact Christine Greeno at cgreeno@fortannschool.org.


There will be an Early College Career Academy Information Session on January 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm at SUNY Adirondack's Queensbury campus. Students and families should attend the event to learn more about the ECCA and the various programs of interest. Visit their website for more information!
https://www.wswheboces.org/apps/pages/InfoSessionECCA


Chef Matthew Young, CTE Culinary Arts Teacher at WSWHE BOCES, and Raymond Perras, owner of Ray’s Property Maintenance, visited with our fourth graders for our third career exploration day! Chef Young spoke to our students about how to become chefs. He also brought chocolate chip cookies to teach some culinary terms—and, of course, to eat! 🍪 Mr. Perras shared his love of growing plants and flowers and being outdoors.🌸 He gave each student seeds and a pot so they could grow their own pansies! Thank you to Ms. LaVine for organizing this event! 🤩










Attention high school students!


Congratulations to Miss Carey's class for winning the golden spatula award for December! The golden spatula is awarded monthly to the class with the best behavior in the cafeteria. Students had special seating and the golden spatula to hang in their classroom for the rest of the month. Amazing job! 🤩


🎉Congratulations to our Students-of-the-Month for December!! Students are chosen for their overall improvement in behavior and/or academics in the classroom. In addition to a certificate and special letter home, they will also get relaxation time with Finn, Mr. Jenkins’ therapy dog; special seating in the cafeteria; and lanyards to wear. 🙌
Kayzlee Allen, Jackson Backus, Brynlee Bailey, Maggie Barkley, Jaxon Barrachina, Julian Becerra, Hunter Cartier, O’Zaeyah Dillon, Hudson Duers, Lydia Hammond, Nadilyn Herringshaw, Ellsie Hunt, Stephen Krom, Brandon Lambert, Amelia Monroe, Jason Moon, Olivia Morris, Patricia Morris, Hazelle Morrison, Ayva Moulton
Owen Perry, Rosa Sacco, Eileen Tolentino-Vega, Marlee Warren, and Hunter Wilson



Congratulations to our December Cardinals of the Month. This month we recognize those students who demonstrate the character trait of generosity. We are very proud of you all!
