The purpose of
the afterschool program at Fort Plain Central School is to provide a safe, nurturing environment beyond
the school day for students in grades 5-8 where they can participate in activities that
enhance their academic achievement and provide for their social
and emotional growth and development.
The program begins when the school day ends and
continues until 5:30 p.m. For the first hour, students are
provided with a snack in the cafeteria followed by academic
programs. These include help with homework, academic enrichment,
individual tutoring, or counseling.
The activity time which follows may include games,
arts, various sports, computer and library use and presentations
by community service agencies. The latter may include
presentations by local community service agencies on topics such
as nutrition and drug, alcohol, and tobacco awareness.
Periodic family nights are held to encourage parents to
participate in events with their children, and field trips are
held to enhance cultural opportunities.
While the program has specific goals to meet the needs
of children who are at risk of educational failure, any student
in grades 5-8 is eligible. Registration packets may be obtained
at either school office. For more information, contact Fort
Plain Program Director Christine Evenson at 993-4000, ext.
3563.
Learning about our neighbors to the south
Students in the afterschool program at Fort Plain Junior High School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. With the help of
Spanish teacher Sara Ackroyd, each student researched a Hispanic
country, found interesting facts about their country, and made that
country’s flag. Each student then presented his/her work to the
class.
The class also made a flag banner that was displayed at open
house and then hung by Ackroyd's room. Shown with their flags are
Kendra Trembley, Breanna Zimmerman, Gabrielle Bridgewater, Ackroyd,
Hans Hudyncia, Carissa Martin, Julian Martin, Kyler Duff, and Jacob
DeBoer.
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country, found interesting facts about their country, and made that
country’s flag. Each student then presented his/her work to the
class.