2010-11 supply lists

Although each of teachers will send a supply list home, we know that papers sometimes get lost. We have placed copies online just in case:

• Team Seneca - 5th grade

• Team Mohawk - 6th grade

• Team Spirit - 7th grade

• Team Pride - 8th grade

Middle school stretches its legs for Cystic Fibrosis

About 100 middle school students took to the track on May 27 for the Builders Club annual  Cystic Fibrosis Mini March. Marchers raised $1389.89 in donations from friends and family. Representatives from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation were on hand to speak about the disease and to explain how the donations are used. (full story and photos)

Fulmont award recognizes school-wide citizenship

Ask middle school principal Beth Donovan if her students are self-centered and she will answer with a resounding, "No!" In fact, she proudly points to the middle school student government's annual food drive as a prime example of just how unfair it is when people claim today's preteens care only for themselves.

In November, student government organized a school-wide food drive to support Fulmont Action Agency's local food pantry. This year, that drive collected over 3000 canned and boxed items that Fulmont distributed to area families. (learn more about the award)

Time to sign up for Lady Braves basketball camp

Girls in grades 3-6 are invited to attend the annual Lady Braves basketball camp July 5-9 in the high school gym. Camp forms were distributed by Coach Wilson in gym classes the week of May 11. All girls interested in basketball are encouraged to attend. Extra camp forms will be available in the Elementary Office. Camp forms and money are due June 1.

Team Spirit competition promotes conservation

Have you ever wondered how you can save money on your electric bill? Or how much water is wasted when you wash dishes or brush your teeth? Team Spirit students recently explored these questions and more! (full story and more photos)

Computers open Egyptian borders to sixth graders

In a recent television advertisement, actress Ellen Page travels with school children in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia to a classroom in China—in less than 30 seconds. Television fantasy became reality for Laura Hayes-Bowles' sixth grade class on Wednesday, Feb. 3 as they took a trip to Egypt via Skype. (full story)

Is your emergency contact information up-to-date?

If your child became seriously ill at school, could we reach you? If there were an emergency school closing, how would we let you know?

Whether for a snow day or some school emergency, school officials occasionally need to contact parents/guardians with important information. We rely on the emergency contact information that you provide at the beginning of each year. But, people move; phone numbers and e-mail addresses change. In the event of an emergency, could we reach you? Don't leave things to chance; please contact your school with any changes to your emergency contact information.

"National Mix It Up Day" helps stop division in school

Fonda-Fultonville Middle School joined 2883 schools across the nation on "National Mix It Up Day" on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

"Mix It Up Day"  is a simple call to action: take a new seat in the cafeteria. By making the move, students can cross the invisible lines of school division, meet new people and make new friends. "Mix it Up at Lunch Day" helps students become more comfortable interacting with different kinds of people. (full story, photos, and thanks to businesses who helped make the day a success)

Seventh graders take a stroll through history

Members of the seventh grade Talented and Gifted (TAG) program had the rare opportunity to get close to our area's past on a special field trip Wednesday, Oct. 14. The group toured the Little Red School House, Old Fort Johnson, the Montgomery County Archives, and the Fonda Cemetery. (full story and photos)

Keeping safe on the Internet

What would most parents do if a stranger walked up to their child and began whispering? What would happen if that stranger asked to meet secretly with the child or tried to show an inappropriate photo or video? The answer is obvious—the parents would intercede and call the police if necessary.

That sort of thing happens every day in homes throughout the area—via the Internet.

In an effort to keep our children safe, the Middle School Character Education Committee arranged to have Sergeant David Gilbo of the Johnstown Police visit the students on Monday, Oct. 5 to speak to our middle school students about the dangers of the Internet. (full story)

Hoops and tips to succeed in school and life

What can you learn from a woman who feeds a student chocolate pudding as a basketball spins on the end of the spoon? Our Middle School students discovered that you can learn a lot—that is when the woman is basketball showman and motivational speaker Ilze Luneau. (full story and more photos)

Encouraging technology through TechYES

TechYES is an initiative to encourage students to become nationally certified in technology. As a part of the initiative, each 7th grade student will complete two technology-based projects during the year. The TechYES club is open to any 7th and 8th graders who love technology and want to learn about things like Internet safety, game making, movie making and website building. The club meets about twice a month and also works with students in developing their technology based projects. Visit Fonda-Fultonville Middle School's TechYES web site.

Middle School health curriculum online