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Food drive to support Fort Plain community – now through Nov. 17
The Fort Plain HS Library Club is collecting non-perishable food items to benefit the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry at the Fort Plain Reformed Church.
Non-perishable food items can be dropped off now through Nov. 17 at any of the following locations:
- Fort Plain High School Library
- Harry Hoag Elementary School Library
- Fort Plain Free Library
All donations are greatly appreciated and will go directly to the food pantry.
What’s needed
Most needed items include:
- Canned chicken, tuna, vegetables, or fruit
- Pasta
- Rice
- Tomato sauce
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Boxed cereals
- Instant potatoes
- Ramen noodles/canned soups
Questions? Please contact Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Librarian Tariyka Chaulk at tariyka.chaulk@fortplain.org.
Thank you for your support!
About Loaves and Fishes
The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry is an essential resource for our community, providing food assistance to those in need. By donating to this food drive, you can make a difference in the lives of individuals and families facing food insecurity.
Fort Plain spirit wear on sale – now through Nov. 14
Cozy beanies, sweatshirts and more—perfect for the cooler weather—are now on sale through Nov. 14.*
Show your Topper Pride and support our Jr./Sr. High School freshman Class of 2027, the hosts of this fundraiser.
Service and work-based learning—a win for students and the school community
Kevin Bogus Memorial Garden beautified – check. Weekend snack bags prepped for peers – check. Coffee served and Kristy’s Closet stocked – check and check.
Thanks for these and many other activities that support and enhance our school community go out to the learners in the Jr./Sr. High School Life Skills classroom of Dorene Goodwin.
“Our curriculum is designed to support the students in gaining essential academics and life skills. With all the activities we do throughout the school and to support the community, the students are learning by doing,” explained Goodwin.
Consider an activity such as preparing weekend snack bags for peers. Steps such as taking inventory, grocery shopping for essentials, preparing and then delivering the completed bags to each school site further the weekly project. They also offer students hands-on practice with subjects such as math and English Language Arts (ELA) and with practical life and workplace skills such as problem solving, teamwork, collaboration, customer service, perseverance and much more.
“What I like about the students participating in all of these projects around the school, is that it gives them a chance to build their own skills. It also allows them to give back to our community in ways that really matter,” Goodwin said.
November menus, new Fresh Bar option
This week, Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School debuted its new Fresh Bar. Now, along with our daily lunch offerings, Jr./Sr. High School students can build-their-own-lunch from the Fresh Bar items.
With lighter options such as sandwiches and salad, yogurt, hummus, veggies, fruit and more, this addition to our jr/sr. high school lunch offering is already a big hit with students!
View the November breakfast and lunch menus for all students, k-12.
Enriching student learning—in and outside our classrooms
Throughout the school year, a host of fun field trips and enrichment activities help deepen our students’ learning. These hands-on and multi-sensory (learning with all the senses) experiences help bring classroom lessons to life… and may even inspire a passion or future career path!
Here are just a few fun examples of the enriched learning happening for students this fall:
- Kindergarteners recently donned their own helmets and climbed aboard a big red Fort Plain fire truck to learn about fire safety and the important job firefighters play in our community. This annual visit from the fire company helped mark Fire Safety Awareness Month and is just one of many ways our first responders and community helpers expand students’ learning throughout the year.
- Fall wouldn’t be the same without a trip to the orchard for apples and a wagon ride. After learning about the season and how apples grow, first graders visited Bellinger’s Apple Orchard for some apple picking, tasting and lots of other seasonal fun.
- The sweet smell of pumpkin spice filled the air as learners in our third-grade classrooms made (and got to sample!) fresh butter, pumpkin pie and homemade whipped cream. Thank you educator Wendy Richardson and the Cornell Cooperative Extension/Herkimer County for leading us in this fun and delicious culinary exploration.
- Meanwhile at the high school, youth participating in the OK2XL gifted and talented program shared lots of laughs and took in the beauty of the historic Proctors Theatre in Schenectady while watching the stage production of Mrs. Doubtfire. “This was a cool opportunity for students who would not otherwise get to see these shows,” said High School Junior Jasmine Lapi. “It is important for students to be exposed to these cultural events.” District and grant funding makes these and other types of dance, music, drama, media and visual arts experiences a possibility for students across the grades, in and outside of our classrooms.
We are so grateful for our many community partners, educators and area venues that help expand our students’ learning and help them grow in new and creative ways by sharing their knowledge and expertise.
November 2023 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.
November 2023 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
Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Thursday, Nov. 2 – Bagel w/cream cheese, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat White Milk
Friday, Nov. 3 – Bacon & Cheese On a Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Monday, Nov. 6 – Pumpkin Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Tuesday, Nov. 7 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat White Milk
Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Thursday, Nov. 9 – National Greek Yogurt Day! Greek Yogurt, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat White Milk
Friday, Nov. 10 – Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 13 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Cheese Omelet, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat White Milk
Wednesday, Nov.15 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Thursday, Nov. 16 – Bagel w/margarine, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat White Milk
Friday, Nov. 17 – Bacon & Cheese On a Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Monday, Nov. 20 – Blueberry Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Tuesday, Nov. 21 – National Cranberry Day! Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, Apple Cranberry Juice, Low Fat White Milk
Wednesday, Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Thursday, Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Friday, Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 27 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Tuesday, Nov.28 – National French Toast Day! French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat White Milk
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Thursday, Nov. 30 – Mini Bagel Pack, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat White Milk
Friday, Dec. 1 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
lunch
Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Thursday, Nov. 2 – It’s Stuffing Month! Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Stuffing, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Friday, Nov. 3 – Nataional Sandwich Day! Turkey Club, Tomato Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Monday, Nov. 6 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Tuesday, Nov. 7 – It’s Pepper Month! Chicken Patty Deluxe, Corn with Red Peppers, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Ham & Cheese Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Thursday, Nov. 9 – Pizza Crunchers, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Friday, Nov. 10 – Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 13 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Have Some Guacamole Day! Taco Salad, Guacamole, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Wednesday, Nov.15 – Pickle Appreciation Day! Cheeseburger, Pickles, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Thursday, Nov. 16 – PB&J Sandwich, Pretzels, Raisins, Apple Juice, Low Fat White Milk, Graham Cookies
Friday, Nov. 17 – Chicken Parmesan, Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Monday, Nov. 20 – Corn Dog, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Tuesday, Nov. 21 – National Cranberry Day! Turkey & Gravy, Biscuit, Peas, Cranberry Sauce, Low Fat White Milk
Wednesday, Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Thursday, Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Friday, Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 27 – French Bread Pizza, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Tuesday, Nov.28 – Asian Chicken, Fried Rice, Mini Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Tuna or PB&J Sandwich, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Fresh Fruit, Low Fat White Milk
Thursday, Nov. 30 – Meatball Sub, Celery Sticks w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Friday, Dec. 1 – Scrambled Eggs, Cinnamon Pretzel Stick, Tater Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat White Milk
Harry Hoag Elementary
BREAKFAST
Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Nov. 2 – Bagel w/cream cheese, margarine, jelly, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Nov. 3 – Bacon & Cheese On a Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Nov. 6 – Pumpkin Bread or Lemon Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Nov. 7 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Nov. 9 – National Greek Yogurt Day! Greek Yogurt, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Nov. 10 – Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 13 – Pancake Bites, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Nov.15 – National Raisin Bran Day! Raisin Bran or Other Cereal, Graham Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Nov. 16 – Bagel w/cream cheese, margarine, jelly, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Nov. 17 – Bacon & Cheese On a Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Nov. 20 – Blueberry Bread or Banana Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Nov. 21 – National Cranberry Day! Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, Apple Cranberry Juice
Wednesday, Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Thursday, Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Friday, Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 27 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Nov.28 – National French Toast Day! French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Sausage & Egg On a Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Nov. 30 – Mini Bagel Pack, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Dec. 1 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
lunch
Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Pudding
Thursday, Nov. 2 – It’s Stuffing Month! Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Stuffing, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Nov. 3 – National Sandwich Day!, Turkey Club, Cheese Crackers, Tomato Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Nov. 6 – National Nachos Day! Hot Dog on a Bun, Nachos with, Cheese, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Nov. 7 – It’s Pepper Month! Chicken Patty Deluxe, Rice Pilaf, Corn with Red Peppers, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Ham & Cheese Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup, Oyster Crackers, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Nov. 9 – Pizza Crunchers, Pasta w/sauce, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Nov. 10 – Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 13 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Have Some Guacamole Day!, Taco Salad, Guacamole, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Nov.15 – Pickle Appreciation Day! Bacon Cheeseburger, Pickles, Baked Chips, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Nov. 16 – Bag Lunch Day: PB&J Sandwich, Pretzels, Raisins, Apple Juice, Graham Cookies
Friday, Nov. 17 – Chicken Parmesan, Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Nov. 20 – Corn Dog, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Nov. 21 – Cranberry Day!, Turkey & Gravy, Biscuit, Peas, Cranberry Sauce
Wednesday, Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Thursday, Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Friday, Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 27 – French Bread Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Nov.28 – Asian Chicken, Fried Rice, Mini Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Fortune Cookies
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Cinnamon Pretzel Stick, Tater Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Nov. 30 – Meatball Sub, Baked Chips, Celery Sticks w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Dec. 1 – Rice Cakes Day! Tuna or PBJ Sandwich, Sunchips, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Fresh Fruit, Caramel Rice Cakes
Jr./Sr. High School
BREAKFAST
Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Whole Grain Donut, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Nov. 2 – Bagel w/cream cheese, margarine, jelly, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Nov. 3 – Bacon, Egg & Cheese, Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Nov. 6 – Pumpkin Bread or Lemon Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Nov. 7 – Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Nov. 9 – National Greek Yogurt Day! Greek Yogurt, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Nov. 10 – Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 13 – Pancake Bites, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Nov.15 – National Raisin Bran Day! Raisin Bran or Other Cereal, Graham Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Nov. 16 – Bagel w/cream cheese, margarine, jelly, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Nov. 17 – Bacon, Egg & Cheese, Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Nov. 20 – Blueberry Bread or Banana Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Nov. 21 – National Cranberry Day! Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, Apple Cranberry Juice
Wednesday, Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Thursday, Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Friday, Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 27 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice
100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Nov.28 – National French Toast Day! French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Nov. 30 –Bagel w/cream cheese, margarine, jelly, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Dec. 1 – Assorted Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
lunch
Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Pudding
Thursday, Nov. 2 – It’s Stuffing Month! Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Stuffing, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Nov. 3 – National Sandwich Day! Turkey Club, Cheese Crackers, Tomato Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Nov. 6 –National Nachos Day! Hot Dog on a Bun, Nachos with Cheese, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Nov. 7 –It’s Pepper Month! Sausage & Pepper Roll, Rice Pilaf, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Ham & Cheese Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup, Oyster Crackers, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Nov. 9 –Pizza Crunchers or Buffalo Crunchers, Pasta w/sauce, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Nov. 10 – Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 13 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Have Some Guacamole Day! Taco Salad, Guacamole, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Nov.15 – Pickle Appreciation Day! Bacon Cheeseburger, Pickles, Baked Chips, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Nov. 16 – Bag Lunch Day: PB&J Sandwich, Pretzels, Raisins, Apple Juice, Graham Cookies
Friday, Nov. 17 – Chicken Parmesan, Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Nov. 20 – Chicken Patty Club, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Nov. 21 –Cranberry Day! Turkey & Gravy, Biscuit, Peas, Cranberry Sauce
Wednesday, Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Thursday, Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Friday, Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 27 – French Bread Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Nov.28 –Asian Chicken, Fried Rice, Mini Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Fortune Cookies
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Rice Cakes Day! Tuna or Ham Sandwich, Sunchips, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Fresh Fruit, Caramel Rice Cakes
Thursday, Nov. 30 –Meatball Sub, Baked Chips, Celery Sticks w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Dec. 1 – Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Cinnamon Pretzel Stick, Tater Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Canajoharie-Fort Plain Health & Wellness Fair – Nov. 4
Join us for a day of healthy fun at the Canajoharie-Fort Plain Health & Wellness Fair!
This year’s fair will take place Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at East Hill Elementary School, 25 School District Road, Canajoharie, NY 13317.
Everyone is welcome!
This year’s fair will feature fitness class demos, health screenings, children’s activities, information booths, armed forces programming, cooking classes, interactive sctivities, healthy foods to try and much more.
Prize giveaways will include a big screen TV and a free gym membership.
The Canjo Fighting Cancer Walk will take place prior to the event.
Warm up your day: Class of 2029 coffee fundraiser
Fort Plain is hiring—full time teacher aides
Good schools make good communities—and are great places to work. Join our awesome Fort Plain CSD team!
Fort Plain Central School District is hiring (2) Full Time Teacher Aides.
These are 10-month positions, with a starting rate of pay at $14.20 per hour.
The work of the employee in this class involves, but is not limited to:
- routine classroom duties,
- supervising students in various locations and
settings, - monitoring students on the school bus and other related non-instructional tasks.
Specific tasks may vary depending on the assignment.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalency
Interested: Please submit an application, letter of interest, three letters of recommendation and a copy of high school diploma or equivalency to Rebecca J. Smith, Secretary to the Superintendent/District Clerk, 25 High Street, Fort Plain. NY, 13339, by Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.
Questions about these postitions? Call the district office at 518-993-4000, ext. 1000.
Help Fort Plain NHS build a Field of Flags
Fly a flag, honor a veteran
The Fort Plain chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting a fundraiser in honor of our veterans.
For a $10 donation, your flag will be added to the Fort Plain Field of Flags, on display at the Jr./Sr. High School from Nov. 10 – 17, 2023.
Each flag dispalyed will represent one veteran—and our school community’s unwavering commitment to honoring those who have served our country.
Visit this site to donate a flag.
Questions about this fundraiser? Please email NHS & NJHS Advisor Kolbe Gray at kolbe.gray@fortplain.org.
Thank you!