🎢 Mrs. Wood's science class learned about energy by building roller coasters! Using paper products and tape, students built roller coasters that would safely get their marble to the bottom while learning about creating momentum, friction, potential, and kinetic energy!
It was a great day for our Flag Day parade!
Summer reading! Every student from pre-k through 5th grade received a packet of 10+ books and colored pencils, and pre-k through 4th also received workbooks!! Thank you to the RTI team, Mrs. Foster (Grades 4/5), Mrs. Theis (Grades 2-3), Mrs. Liebl (Grades K-1), and Mrs. Brady (Grades K-4) for the great summer reads!
Due to the potentially dangerous heat and humid conditions, with the heat index reaching 105 degrees, the building has the potential to be very warm. I have decided to dismiss school early on Thursday and Friday. Dismissal will take place at 11:30 am.
Regents exams will still take place at scheduled times. They will be held in air-conditioned spaces.
Contact me if you have any questions or concerns jhoskins@fortannschool.org
Please remember to have your students bring water bottles to school this week. I'm sure our water fountains and refillable stations will be busy and heavily requested. If your student doesn't have one they can stop by the main office for a bottle of water.
Congratulations to Anthony Marino, who committed to employment at Tymetal Corp during the WSWHE BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) program signing ceremony! The annual ceremony recognizes students in its programs who will go directly into the workforce. 🤩
Our first graders had a blast at the World Awareness Children's Museum in Glens Falls and at Crandall park for lunch! 🐘
REMINDER!
Return your breakfast/lunch menu for the academic summer program! ⬇️ Menus due by Friday, June 14! 🍎🥪
Nearly 50 of our fourth and fifth graders showcased their amazing singing talents as part of the 1,200-voice American Young Voices Choir at the MVP Arena in Albany. They sang “from their heart with all of their power!” Great job everyone! 🎤🎶
Fort Ann took seven shooters to the USA Clay State Competition in Bridgeport, NY. Close to 800 student-athletes attended from all over the state. Jayden Gonyea was our team's JV High Gun and took 3rd place for the JV Male High Gun at the state competition. Caleb Haviland finished 31 out of 236 in the JV Male High Gun state competition. James Bailey was our team's Varsity High Gun. Tyler Winchell, Landen Crandell, Caleb Stranahan, and JJ Mattison put in a strong effort and helped the team finish with 376 out of 500 points. We Thanks to Chris Winchell for his help as Range Safety Officer and all the other families for their support! Go Cards!
Attention all students! Chromebook collection begins Monday!
Our Pre-K students are bus-riding experts now! They learned all about bus safety and can't wait to hop on next year. 🚌 🥰
The Fort Ann Latin American Studies class won the Most Diplomatic Delegation for the second year in a row at the Model Organization of American States (MOAS)! This year they represented the country of Brazil and were 1 of the 15 delegations to attend the conference. Hunter Charpentier was also voted most diplomatic delegate in his committee room. Congratulations to all of the students on their hard work and well deserved accomplishments!
Our first graders got up close and personal with some amazing animal friends during their trip to the Jungle Experience Zoo!
Please join us in celebrating the academic accomplishments of our students!
RSVP by Tuesday, June 4 for the Fort Ann Cardinals Booster Club 2024 Athletic Banquet!
The Grandparent's Breakfast for the Class of 2024 is on Friday, June 7. Please reply ASAP if you will be attending. 🎓
Spring Sports Awards Night is June 4!
There's still time to grab your 2023-2024 yearbook! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1054477/Fort-Ann-School/
Our students' inquisitive minds were on display at our first annual science, technology, and art fair! Thank you to everyone who participated - we can't wait for next year! 🤓
