Fort Ann Central School District

🎶🎵Beautiful music for the season - December 16 at 6 pm!

First graders learned about the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade! They used what they learned about the engineering and design process to create their own balloon floats! 🎈

🎉 Congratulations to our Students-of-the-Month for November!! 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. 🙌 Maddison Argus Anthony Bailey Vivian Barber Jack Barkley Marisella Brown Harper Fuller Evelyn Harrison Jordayn Hart Lane Herringshaw Logan Lareau Jameson Lashinsky Lincoln Lashinsky Colton Liburdi Brooklynn McCarthy Sophia Monroe Maebyllene Morrison Emilia Murray Allyson Neron Lillian Petrikas Ethan Prevost Charlotte Stowhas Corbin Sustar Sophia Tracy Rowen Tripp Maveric Tyler Avree VaNess Hadleigh Whible

Congratulations to our middle and high school students for being named Cardinal of the Month for November! November's Character trait was compassion. These students are recognized by their teachers for displaying a compassionate nature.

☔️ Due to the rain, the fun run scheduled for today, November 21, will be held on Monday, November 25.

Six students from the Latin American Studies class participated in the American Legion Oratorical Competition. Each student was expected to write an 8-10 minute speech on some aspect of the Constitution and how it relates to our duties as a citizen. Each student performed their speech in the auditorium in front of members of the American Legion. Mason Decker came in first place, Bly Korzeniecki came in second place and Landen Crandell came in third. Congratulations to all students involved!

Quick reminder that SUNY Adirondack will be here for students interested in completing their applications tomorrow at 10:45 AM in the Guidance Office. Please make sure you are prepared with your: Social Security Number Basic parental/guardian information (email and mailing addresses, phone number, level of study, etc.)

Important info regarding the December SAT!

Thank you to all those who have contributed so far! We will be collecting until November 22!

Living Environment students practiced lab basics using "The Chronicle". They cut out the first initial of their name from a local news story and observed it under a microscope using three different objective lens powers. Later, they will compare their observations to a letter in color print! 🗞🔬

🏃‍♂️🏃🏃‍♀️ Don’t miss the Fun Run! Thursday, November 14 Grade 3-5 Send permission slip back to Coach Conway Thursday, November 21 Grade 6-8 Sign-up with Coach Conway Each run will be held after school on the varsity fields. Students can be picked up or take the late bus home after the run. All students will receive a participation ribbon, and the boy and girl winners of the grade 6-8 run will each win a turkey! 😄

Are you planning to apply to SUNY Adirondack for Fall 2025? INSTANT ADMISSIONS DAY will be next FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th at 10:45 AM in the Guidance Office. Stop by to complete your SUNY Adirondack application. Please make sure you are prepared with: Social Security Number Basic parental/guardian information (email and mailing addresses, phone number, level of study, etc.) If you have any questions, please stop by the Guidance Office! https://connect.sunyacc.edu/apply/

Fourth graders had a visit from Mindy Wilson, HR Director for SUNY Adirondack, and Paige Gazetos, Fort Ann Speech Therapist, during our second career day. Mrs. Wilson explained what Human Resources is and talked about resumes and business cards. The students even got some SUNY ADK swag! Mrs. Gazetos talked about what a speech therapist does and that helping students is the most rewarding part of her job. Thank you to Ms. LaVine for organizing this event! 🤩

Students have some choices to make when planning coursework for junior and senior year. Another option, in addition to participation in Career & Technical Education at BOCES or the Early College Career Academy at SUNY Adirondack, is the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Queensbury. This program is a two-year rigorous education program that gives students an edge when it comes to succeeding in college. There will be a Family Information Night for ninth and tenth grade students on December 10th at 7 PM, as well as on-site visits for interested tenth graders on January 9th and January 10th. RSVP below!

Seventh graders in Mrs. Prevost's class learned where some of the Halloween traditions in the United States originated - then researched how Halloween is celebrated in other countries around the world and presented their findings to the class. 🤓

🎉Congratulations to Ms. Packard's class for winning the golden spatula award for October! 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. Way to go! 🤩

Attention Athletes! Are you interested in playing a winter sport? Registration is now open and parents must register their student athlete using https://www.aktivate.com/. All students must also have a physical from their pediatrician dated within the past 12 months. Go Cardinals!

Don't miss this year's musical revue! ONE NIGHT ONLY! Thursday, November 7th at 7pm!

Congratulations to our middle and high school students for being named Cardinal of the Month for October!

IMPORTANT! If you are a parent or guardian and cannot access Rooms, it may be because we don't have your up-to-date information on file. Go to the Parents tab, Rooms FAQ, click on “Parent/Guardian Information” button and fill out the google form.