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Times change on 9/28 for doors open, Google Meet at Harry Hoag
September 24, 2020
Greetings Families of Harry Hoag,
I trust that my letter finds you and yours doing well this September! I want to thank each of you for your ongoing support of the reopening of Harry Hoag. Our team has truly enjoyed the reunion with our learners and I proudly report that our academic year is off to a great start!
As we continue to reflect on the many changes that we have made to our routines, I want to share with you some adjustments that we will make starting on Monday, 9/28.
Our students have adjusted well to the new ‘norms’, but we are seeing many tired faces each morning. I encourage you to remain committed to early bedtime routines to ensure that your child is well rested for the weekdays.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns, my door is always open!
Proud to be your Principal,
Mrs. Crisman
Surveying 7-12th grade students
Following recommendations by the New York State Education Department (SED), we are planning to administer a brief school-wide survey to identify the social-emotional needs of grades 7-12 students in the Fort Plain Junior-Senior High School.
The survey will be administered during an in-person school day the week of Sept. 28, and it will help us to better provide our students with the supports, services and resources they may need.
Parents or guardians who do not want their child to participate in the survey, or who have questions, should please contact the guidance office at 518-993-4000, ext. #2131, by Friday, Sept. 25.
Board of Education next meets Oct. 14
The Fort Plain Board of Education will next meet on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Board meetings are held at 6 p.m. in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room in the District Office, unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas and minutes are available on BoardDocs.
We’re happy to be back!
Fort Plain Junior-Senior High School and Harry Hoag Elementary School faculty, administration and staff welcomed back students on Monday, Sept. 14, and our students were happy to be here, too. In fact, before the new school year even started, many students said they were looking forward to returning to campus: A short survey of 7th-12th grade students on the Friday before the new school year found nearly all replying they wanted to be back. Here are just a few photos from the start of school. View more in our Facebook album.
WAC moves forward with low-risk fall sports
The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) has decided to move forward with the low risk sports of cross country, golf and tennis at the varsity level for the fall season.
The moderate risk sport of soccer will be moved to the Fall Sports Season II, which will begin in March and run through April. The Fall Sport Season II also includes high risk sports such as football, cheerleading and volleyball.
The decision to focus on low-risk play was made with the health and safety of students, staff and our school communities as our primary concern. In addition, logistical issues dealing with transportation, field maintenance, supervision and cleaning and disinfecting were taken into consideration.
After reviewing various sets of guidance and weighing the risks and benefits each sport presents, it was determined by the WAC that this decision was the most reasonable way for our schools to provide athletic opportunities to our students without jeopardizing the safe return of students to their respective schools.
This decision still allows all students a possible opportunity to participate in athletics during the school year. Finally, it allows each district to allocate as many resources as possible to ensure the reopening plans are being implemented with regard to the academic needs of our students. In closing, we hope that all of the sports teams are able to play this school year, but it is a very fluid and ever changing situation.
Jr./Sr. High School Chromebook pickup
Each student will receive a student email account and will be issued a Chromebook. Chromebooks will be distributed for the Jr./Sr. High School on Thursday, Sept. 10. One parent must accompany their child when picking up devices. Social distancing and mask protocols will be in effect. Families with students in multiple grades can choose one time to pick up all items.
Pick-up schedule on Thursday, Sept. 10
- 7th Grade: will receive Chromebooks at 7th grade orientation
- 8th Grade: 9-10 a.m.
- 9th Grade: 10-11 a.m.
- 10th Grade: 11 a.m.-noon
- 11th Grade: Noon-1 p.m.
- 12th Grade: 1-2 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon will be the alternate pick up date.
Board of Education will meet Sept. 16
The Fort Plain Central School District’s monthly board meeting has been rescheduled to take place at 6 p.m. on Sept. 16 in the Harry Hoag Elementary School. The meeting will be held in-person and is open to the public. Social distancing guidelines and safety precautions will be adhered to, including the wearing of masks. Meeting materials are available on BoardDocs.
Seventh grade orientation scheduled Sept. 9
Greetings to our 7th grade students and their families:
We are excited to welcome you to the Fort Plain Junior-Senior High School. Ensuring that our new seventh grade families have a smooth transition to a new building is a very high priority for us. Your seventh grade teachers have been working extremely hard to prepare both their physical classroom and virtual classrooms for you! They have been working non-stop to make sure everything is ready for your arrival.
Your teachers have planned 7th grade orientation on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Orientation will include opportunities to discuss the upcoming school year, a tour of the building, distribution of Chromebooks, and meeting your teachers.
To maintain social distancing guidelines we ask that only one parent or guardian accompany their student and that siblings not attend. Please do not send your child alone, since we will need a parent present when assigning Chromebooks. Masks will be required when entering the building. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided.
Please see room assignments below. Families will stay in assigned rooms, with the exception of the tour, and teachers will come to you.
7th Grade Orientation Schedule Wednesday, September 9
- Student LAST Name Adams – Euler: Report to Room 111
- Student LAST Name Fonda -Kersey: Report to Room 103
- Student LAST Name Kimmel – Ragoo: Report to Auditorium
- Student LAST Name Rathbun – Wood: Report to Cafeteria
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Main Office, (518) 993-4000 ext. 2125 or email me at deborah.larrabee@fortplain.org. We look forward to seeing you!
Best regards,
Deborah Larrabee, Ed.D.
Principal
Watch the Aug. 20 forum on school reopening
Watch the Aug. 18 forum for the Jr./Sr. High School
Embedded YouTube video of parent forum Related information Jr./Sr. High School Back-t0-School Information Guide Jr./Sr. High School Supply Lists