February Forts Ferry Newsletter

The February edition of the Lion's Den is now available and can be downloaded here [PDF].

Rachel's Challenge theme week

Help us continue our effort to support Rachel’s Challenge by participating in a theme week taking place from February 6-10th! The schedule is as follows:

• February 6: Wear Your Rachel's Challenge T-Shirt Day

• February 7: Be A Friend Day

• February  8: Mismatch Day

• February 9: Celebraet Differences Day

• February 10: Orange Day

Forts Ferry Math Fair - Feb. 8

Come play math games in the gym created by the 5th and 6th grade Alternate Math students! Each grade level will have supplies and directions for you to make and take
games that will help reinforce grade level math concepts. Fill up a card with stickers by playing the games and receive a homework
pass! (one per student only). The evening gets underwat on Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

A note on building evening hours

Our school building is open in the evening until 9:00 p.m. However, if your child needs to return to school for any reason, an adult MUST accompany the child to the classroom. For security purposes, please do not enter the classroom unattended. The evening custodian must escort you to the classroom and wait in the classroom until you have retrieved the item from the room. At no time should anyone be in a classroom unattended.

Winter has arrived at Forts Ferry

With the winter months upon us, Forts Ferry has some important dress guidelines and winter playground rules. » READ MORE

Forts Ferry Turkey Shoot winners

Coach Neri and Coach Marsh would like to thank everyone who came out and supported the Turkey Shoot this year. Over $800.00 was raised. » READ MORE

Elementary Counselors supporting youngest members of military families

The elementary counselors in North Colonie want to support you and your children.
We are available if and when your children need us. Individual and group counseling is available. » LEARN MORE [PDF]

King Arthur Flour Company pays a visit to Forts Ferry

Students at Forts Ferry Elementary will be able to make some tasty treats for their families during the holiday season this year.  » READ MORE

Forts Ferry St. Baldrick's event a great success

Thank you to all of the volunteers, shavees and donors who donated countless hours to
prepare and work on the St. Baldrick’s event! All of the team work resulted in over $12,000 in donations to fight childhood cancer! Money is still trickling in and a final grand total should be announced soon. Thank you all for helping to fight childhood cancer.

Label, label, label!

Please remember to label any and all things that are brought into school – jackets, sweaters, lunchboxes, books, etc. This not only saves you from having to replace items, but it also saves teachers, coaches and noon aides lots of time looking for lost items.

School Banking Update

For those parents who were not able to attend the Enrollment Night with Cap Com student banking last week, we have a couple of ways to help you get your student signed up. » READ MORE

2011-12 Supply Lists now available

The 2011-12 Forts Ferry supply lists are now available. You can download them right here.