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Girl Scout Virtual Information Night is Nov. 17 on Zoom
Join us on Zoom on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and learn about the Girl Scouts, including how to join a troop, activities and answers to your questions.
To attend the meeting on Zoom, scan the QR code in the illustration above, or use Meeting ID: 912 742 3599 with password: 153.
For questions and more information, email Abarnaby@girlscoutsneny.org .
A fun event you can count on: 8th Grade Family Math Night
Family Math Night is a long-standing program at Fort Plain Central School District that encourages parents and guardians to get involved in their students’ math education.
This year, eight 8th grade students and their families participated in an evening of fun activities and competition centered around math. The goal of the evening was to have fun with math and encourage parents/guardians to relay the importance of learning math.
Math-related activities included checkers, Battleship, Connect Four, and various logic games and problem-solving activities. The families were also provided with folders and bags to take home and use for additional math practice.
Family Math Night was organized by math teachers Sue Summerfield and Adam Wilson.
FPCSD mourns the passing of Paul Christman
Fort Plain Central School mourns the passing of Paul Christman, who was retired from the district after teaching math for many years. Our thoughts are with his wife Sandi, also a retired Fort Plain teacher, and his family and friends.
Grilled Cheese Challenge a tasty Home & Careers lesson
Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School’s 8th grade Home and Careers class recently competed in a tasty event that tapped their culinary and creative skills: the 2nd Annual Grilled Cheese Challenge.
“The competition and the judging were tough, but when it came to the final Meltdown, two teams produced the winning ‘wiches,” said teacher Cory Cooley.
“Brady Spaulding and Brodie Poultney spiced up the competition with a chicken, tomato and chipotle grilled cheese that melted the judges’ hearts and warmed their tastes buds.
“Mason Gray and Levi Hext incorporated breakfast into their grilled masterpiece with scrambled eggs, a seasoned hashbrown and bacon, but the clincher that really sweetened the pot and the judges’ palates was their secret ingredient…maple syrup!
“We all had a great time making an ole standby into a new masterpiece!” Cooley said.
Proud to be a Hilltopper: Matt Holden, English teacher
Hilltopper pride is strong in Fort Plain. Our Topper Pride video series explores the many reasons members of the Fort Plain school community, including students, alumni, faculty, staff and administrators, are proud of the experiences, knowledge and friendships they gained here.
Proud to be a Topper: Matt Holden, English teacher
Matt Holden teaches 7th grade English at Fort Plain Jr./Sr High School. He speaks highly of his students, their families and his school. Here is why Matt is proud to be a Topper:
Honoring our veterans
Fort Plain Central School recognized those who served our country in honor of Veterans Day during the week of the holiday, with an assembly and special classroom activities.
In Sonja Purinton’s class at Harry Hoag Elementary, students honored veterans by making handprint flags with a poem and a handwritten “Thank You.”
They presented Fort Plain Detective Mereness with one of the projects they made, to honor him and thank him for his service.
On Thursday, Harry Hoag students and staff gathered for an assembly to honor those who’ve served in observance of Veterans Day.
Sign up to audition, join crew for Drama Club’s “Mamma Mia”
Sing a song, read a scene, be in the cast! The Fort Plain-Canajoharie Drama Club is holding auditions for their spring production of “Mamma Mia.” Auditions are open to Canajoharie and Fort Plain students in grades 7-12 and will be held on Nov. 14 and 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Canajoharie High School.
To sign up for one of the days to audition, contact Mrs. Lauri Broady at lauri.broady@fortplain.org or by phone at 315-867-5234. Students may also contact Mrs. Broady to sign up to be in the crew or tech team.
“Mamma Mia” will be presented at Canajoharie High School on March 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. and March 26 at 2 p.m. It is directed by Mrs. Broady and Will Ryan.
“This is considered a ‘high school’ show – we tell students it’s Modified, JV and Varsity all on one team!” said Mrs. Broady. “All are encouraged to participate.”
Board of Education meets on Nov. 9
The Fort Plain Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room in the District Office. The agenda has been posted on BoardDocs.
Proud to be a Hilltopper: Dorian Tracki
Hilltopper pride is strong in Fort Plain. Our Topper Pride video series explores the many reasons members of the Fort Plain school community, including students, alumni, faculty, staff and administrators, are proud of their experiences, knowledge and friendships gained here.
Proud to be a Topper: Dorian Tracki, 7th grade student
Dorian is a 7th grade student at Fort Plain Jr./Sr High School who joined with classmates in participating in our Topper Pride video series and finds school to be a very positive place. Here is why Dorian is proud to be a Topper:
FPHS alumnus presents about mushrooms, permaculture farming and more
Brad Bowers, a Fort Plain alumnus (Class of 2008) and proprietor of Bowterra Farm on Calbet Road in Fort Plain, recently took time out to present to students in Cory Cooley’s Food Science class, Dorene Goodwin’s Life Skills class and others in the high school.
“Mr. Bower cultivates an amazing variety of mushrooms, among other products, and he shared the complex process with us,” said Cooley. “In addition, we were informed about the versatility and benefits of mushrooms and permaculture farming.
“Mr. Bower donated several beautiful mushrooms, which we cooked into an herbed chicken pasta for the students to try. It was a great success and wonderful learning experience.”
For more information about Bowterra Farms, visit their Facebook page.
