Author: christine.carpenter
February 2024 Harry Hoag Roundup
Each month during the school year, Principal Coppolo shares news and information about what’s happening and upcoming at Harry Hoag Elementary School in Harry Hoag’s Monthly Roundup.
The February edition of the Roundup is now live. Read the February 2024 Harry Hoag Monthly Roundup.
New! Read-alouds from the Harry Hoag students and teaching team
New this month, the Roundup features a video read-aloud of I Like Myself by author Karen Beaumont, as led by Harry Hoag’s School Counselor, Mrs. Macherone (with some special helpers!) Students in our Harry Hoag Technology Club provided the support with filming, editing and producing this video.
We hope you enjoy this read-aloud as much as we have.
We are excited to launch these video read-alouds this February and plan to feature other books read by Harry Hoag’s guest readers in future editions of the Roundup.
Congratulations to our 6th Grade D.A.R.E. graduates
On Feb. 1, our sixth grade students were recognized for successfully completing the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) curriculum at Harry Hoag Elementary School.
Led by Fort Plain School Resource Officer and Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Manginelli, D.A.R.E. is designed to help support youth in leading safe and healthy lives free from violence, substance abuse and other dangerous behaviors.
“Making good decisions is the foundation of becoming a responsible adult,” said Montgomery County Sheriff Jeffrey T. Smith, who along with Deputy Manginelli, District Superintendent Lauren Crisman and Harry Hoag Principal Jodi Coppolo spoke at the event. “The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with our local school districts in providing D.A.R.E. instruction to our youth.”
“We thank the students, parents, staff and community for being part of this very important process,” Sheriff Smith continued. “Congratulations to the graduates. Take these lessons learned forward and continue to make us proud!”
Welcome Interim Jr./Sr. High School Principal Mark Fish
Join us in welcoming Interim Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Principal Mark Fish. Fish began his time with the district on Monday, Jan. 29 and will serve in this role through the end of the 2023-24 school year or until a new principal for the school is hired. Learn more about Interim Jr./Sr. High School Principal Mark Fish.
“Already, I have been so impressed by the students,” said Fish of his first days in district. “I have had so many pleasant conversations with the students. They have been so welcoming, have been kind in introducing themselves and letting me know what they like about learning in Fort Plain, and have taken the time to ask me about myself, too.”
“Fort Plain is such a well-respected school district, and I am looking forward to spending time here, keeping things running smoothly at the Jr./Sr. High School as the search for the new principal of the school is underway.”
February 2024 Menus
Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge each school day for all Fort Plain students, pre-k through high school.
Plain or chocolate fat-free and low-fat milk served daily.
Fruit served daily. May include: fresh, canned, dried (raisins) or juice.
February 2024 Menus
School breakfast is: brain power for learning, nutrition for growth, fuel for sports and P.E.!
Harry Hoag Elementary—Breakfast | Lunch
Jr./Sr. High School—Breakfast | Lunch
Pre-K
BREAKFAST
February is National Hot Breakfast Month. To celebrate, we are having an entire month of hot breakfasts!
Thursday, Feb. 1 – Sausage & Cheese on a Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 2 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb. 5 – French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 6 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Pancakes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 8 – Egg & Sausage Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 9 – Breakfast Nuggets, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb 12 – Belgian Waffle Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb 13 – Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb 14 – French Toast, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb 15 – Egg & Cheese on a Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 16 – Mini Pancake Pack, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 23 – NO SCHOOL/Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 26 – Breakfast Nuggets, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 27 – Cheese Omelet, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 28 – Mini Waffle Pack, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 29 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, March 1 – Mini French Toast, Assorted Fruit Choice
lunch
Thursday, Feb. 1 – Macaroni & Cheese, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 2 – National Tater Tot Day, Chicken Patty w/bun, Tater Tots, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb. 5 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 6 – Meatballs w/sauce, 1/2 Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb. 7 – It’s Potato Month! Hot Dog on a Bun, Potato Smiles, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 8 – Turkey Club, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 9 – National Pizza Day! Personal Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb 12 – Ham & Cheese Bun, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb 13 – Italian Food Day. Meatball Sub, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb 14 – It’s Potato Month! Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit
Thursday, Feb 15 – Chicken Patty Club, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 16 – Cheeseburger, Pickles, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 23 – NO SCHOOL/Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 26 – Pizza Crunchers, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 27 – National Strawberry Day! Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Beans, Strawberries
Wednesday, Feb. 28 – It’s Potato Month! Corn Dog, Potato Wedges, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 29 – Assorted Subs, Vegetable Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, March 1 – Chicken Fries, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Harry Hoag Elementary
BREAKFAST
February is National Hot Breakfast Month. To celebrate, we are having an entire month of hot breakfasts!
Thursday, Feb. 1 – Sausage & Cheese on a Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 2 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Feb. 5 – French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb. 6 – Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Pancakes, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb. 8 – Egg & Sausage Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 9 – Breakfast Nuggets, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Feb 12 – Belgian Waffle Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb 13 – Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb 14 – French Toast, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb 15 – Egg & Cheese on a Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 16 – Mini Pancake Pack, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 23 – NO SCHOOL/Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 26 – Breakfast Nuggets, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb. 27 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 28 –Mini Waffle Pack, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb. 29 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, March 1 – Mini French Toast, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
lunch
Thursday, Feb. 1 – Macaroni & Cheese, Soft Pretzel, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 2 – National Tater Tot Day! Chicken Patty w/bun, Tater Tots, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb. 5 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 6 – Meatballs w/sauce, Pizza Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb. 7 – It’s Potato Month! Hot Dog on a Bun, Potato Smiles, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 8 – Turkey Club, Crackers, Tomato Soup, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 9 – National Pizza Day! Personal Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb 12 – Ham & Cheese Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb 13 – Italian Food Day! Meatball Sub, String Cheese, Italian, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb 14 – It’s Potato Month! Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit & Cookie
Thursday, Feb 15 – Chicken Patty Club, SunChips, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 16 – Cheeseburger, Pickles, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 23 – NO SCHOOL/Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 26 – Pizza Crunchers, Garlic Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 27 – National Strawberry Day! Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Beans, Strawberries
Wednesday, Feb. 28 – It’s Potato Month! Corn Dog, Potato Wedges, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 29 – Assorted Subs, Cheese Crackers, Vegetable Soup, Veggie Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, March 1 – Chicken Fries, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Jr./Sr. High School
BREAKFAST
February is National Hot Breakfast Month. To celebrate, we are having an entire month of hot breakfasts!
Thursday, Feb. 1 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese on a Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 2 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Feb. 5 – French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb. 6 – Funnel Cake, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Pancakes, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb. 8 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 9 – Breakfast Nuggets, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Feb 12 – Belgian Waffle Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb 13 – Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb 14 – French Toast, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb 15 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese on a Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 16 – Spicy Breakfast Tornado, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 23 – NO SCHOOL/Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 26 – Breakfast Nuggets, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb. 27 – Western Frittata or Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 28 – Waffles, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb. 29 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, March 1 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
lunch
Thursday, Feb. 1 – Macaroni & Cheese, Soft Pretzel, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 2 – Chicken Patty w/bun, Tater Tots, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb. 5 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 6 – Meatballs w/sauce, Pizza Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb. 7 – It’s Potato Month! Hot Dog on a Bun, Curly Fries, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 8 – National Pizza Day! Breakfast Pizza, Scrambled Eggs, Cheese Stick, Fruit & Juice
Friday, Feb. 9 – Turkey Club, Crackers, Tomato Soup, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb 12 – Ham & Cheese Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb 13 – Italian Food Day! Meatball Pizza, Garlic Knots, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb 14 – It’s Potato Month! Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit & Cookie
Thursday, Feb 15 – Cheeseburger, Pickles, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 16 – Chicken Patty Club, SunChips, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 23 – NO SCHOOL/Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 26 – Pizza Crunchers, Garlic Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 27 – National Strawberry Day! Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Beans, Strawberries
Wednesday, Feb. 28 – It’s Potato Month! Meatball Grinder, Potato Wedges, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 29 – Assorted Subs, Cheese Crackers, Vegetable Soup, Veggie Sticks w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, March 1 – Chicken Fries, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Help our Student Council stock the Senior Center shelves
From Tuesday, Jan. 16 through Wednesday, Feb. 14, the Student Council at Harry Hoag Elementary School will be collecting items to restock the shelves of the Fort Plain Senior Center.
Items donated will be used for meals and activities at the center.
Items on the Senior Center “wish list” include the following:
- baking supplies (flour, sugar, spices)
- canned vegetables and fruits
- condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise)
- pasta
- coffee, tea
- food storage and items for wrapping (food storage bags, trash bags, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, freezer bags)
- paper items (paper towels, napkins, drinking cups)
- dish soap
Donations can be sent to school with students or dropped off in the designated area inside Harry Hoag Elementary School.
Thank you for your generous support of our community!
January 2024 Jr./Sr. High School Regents, finals, midterm exam schedule
The Jr./Sr. High School will administer Regents exams, first semester final exams and midterms Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.
Regular classes will not be held at the Jr./Sr. High School on those days.
Students in Grades 7 and 8 will receive specific instructions regarding instruction on these days.
Harry Hoag Elementary School will continue with a regular school day schedule on these days.
Grade 9 -12 exam schedule and related details
Transportation
Students who use school transportation may ride to and from school as they typically would on any given exam day.
Students who arrive prior to the administration of their exam, need a place to study or a space to wait until dismissal may use the Library Media Center, which will be staffed throughout this week. Students with morning exams who do not wish to wait until 2:38 p.m for regular dismissal may arrange for early pick up via personal transportation.
Use of electronics
All students will be expected to turn in personal electronic devices (phones, apple watches, earbuds, etc.) to a designated staff member who will store them securely during the examination time period. Students are encouraged to leave any non essential devices at home on exam days.
School meals
Breakfast and lunch will be available on each exam day.
Grade 9 – 12 exam schedule
Monday, Jan. 22:
Regular schedule, all classes in session on this day.
Tuesday, Jan. 23:
8 a.m.—English Regents and English 9R (Gym), English 9H (Rm. 202); Spanish III (Rm. 104)
12 p.m./noon—Living Environment Regents, Living Environment and Global 9 (Gym); AP Bio (Rm. 201)
Wednesday, Jan. 24:
8 a.m.—Geometry Regents (Music Suite, Rm. 103); U.S. History Regents, Psychology and Civil War (Gym)
12 p.m./noon—Algebra I Regents, Algebra I (Part 1 &2) and Physics (Gym)
Thursday, Jan. 25:
8 a.m.—Global 10 Regents and Gov/Econ (Gym); Calculus/Pre-Calculus (Rm. 307); Spanish I (Rm. 103)
12 p.m./noon—Algebra II/Trigonometry (Rm. 207); Financial Math (Rms. 213 and 307); Food Science (Rm. 208)
Friday, Jan. 26:
8 a.m.—Earth Science Regents, Earth Science and English 10 (Gym); Chemistry Regents and Chemistry (Rm. 201)
12 p.m./noon—Spanish II (Rm. 103); FMCC U.S. History (Rm. 204)
For questions regarding the exam schedule, please contact David Bertram in the Jr./Sr. High School at 518 993-4000 ext. 2124 or Lauren Crisman in the District Office at 518 993-4000 ext. 1000.
Mark E. Fish appointed Interim Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Principal
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, the Fort Plain Board of Education voted to appoint Mark E. Fish to the position of Interim Principal of its Jr./Sr. High School.
Fish’s appointment to the position of Interim Principal in Fort Plain will take effect on Jan. 29, 2024. He will serve in the position through the end of the 2023-24 school year or until a permanent replacement for the principal of the Jr./Sr. High School has been hired.
“Mark Fish is a proven leader in education. We are pleased to have him join our Fort Plain team and lend his expertise and leadership in support of our students and staff while we work to secure a permanent addition to our administrative team,” said Fort Plain Board of Education President Kimberly Keane.
Meet Mark Fish, Interim Jr./Sr. High School Principal
Mark Fish has more than 35 years of experience in the education field. Most recently, Fish served as the Interim Principal of the Salem Washington Academy in Salem, N.Y. Prior to this, he served for eight years as the superintendent of the Greenwich Central School District. He retired from this position in 2022.
Fish also held the position of principal of Oliver W. Winch Middle School in South Glens Falls. He began his career in education as a physical education teacher and coach at Greater Johnstown City School District
Mark Fish holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland and a Master’s of Science in Educational Theory and Practice and in Educational Administration and Policy Study from the University of Albany. He completed the Transition to Superintendency program at SUNY Oswego and holds School Administrator Supervisor and School District Administrator certifications.
In 2010, Fish was honored as New York State Middle School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) and as a National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).
Fish has served with the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) Advocacy, CTE, Administrative & Capital Budgets Committees and the Saratoga-Warren-Washington Workforce Development Board. He has also been an officer with the New York State Middle School Association since 2005.
Board of Education meeting – Jan. 10
The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Jan. 10, 2024 beginning at 6 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room in the District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, N.Y.
View the FPCSD Board of Education – Jan. 10, 2024 meeting agenda.
Jr./Sr. High School Principal—next steps
A message to the Fort Plain community from District Superintendent Lauren Crisman
Dear Students, Parents and Caregivers,
I hope you each enjoyed a wonderful December vacation!
To welcome the new year, I write to inform you about the district’s plan to address the vacancy of the Jr./Sr. High School Principal. Read about the retirement of Dr. Deborah Larrabee.
The position of Jr./Sr. High School Principal has been posted to several recruitment platforms. We intend to conduct interviews during the third marking period. The district is committed to finding the best candidate to be the new building-level leader. View the posting and description of the Jr./Sr. High School Principal position.
Through January 26, the duties associated with the role of the building principal will be covered by the members of our existing administrative team. Mrs. Canallatos will provide instructional leadership support; Mrs. Coppolo will assist both buildings as the Testing Coordinator for NYS Assessments in Grades 3-8. Mr. Bertram will provide on site leadership to implement the day to day operations associated with running the Jr./Sr. High School and provide student conduct support.
It is the district’s hope to secure an Interim Principal by the start of the second semester to provide building-level leadership during the third marking period and possibly until the end of the year, if deemed necessary.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Darcie Jenks in the Jr./Sr. High School Main Office at 518-933-4000 ext. 2124. She will be happy to direct your call to the administrator who can best support you.
Wishing you a wonderful 2024!
Administrative Job Posting: Jr./ Sr. High School Principal
Fort Plain CSD is seeking a certified, experienced administrator to serve as the next Jr./Sr. High School Principal.
The successful candidate will have experience in team-building and creating a positive, respectful school culture; possess excellent communication skills and value collaboration.
The candidate must demonstrate proficiency with regard to the use of technology and analyzing data.
Required Qualification:
Candidates must hold a NYS School Building Leader Certification.
Start Date:
Anticipated start date in Spring of 2024, to be negotiated upon hire.
Salary Range:
Starting salary will be negotiated based on professional experience. The Fort Plain Administrators’ Association offers a competitive benefits package.
View the posting and description of the Jr./Sr. High School Principal position.