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Volney Elementary School

FULTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Volney's April Family Newsletter

Posted Date: 04/05/26 (07:30 PM)


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Volney Elementary

April Family Newsletter

Hello Volney families!

As the sun stays out a little longer and the first sprouts begin to peek through the soil, there is a wonderful sense of renewal filling our hallways. Spring has officially arrived at our school, and with it comes an extra spark of energy and curiosity!
Just like the flowers in our garden, our students are "blooming" right before our eyes. This season is a beautiful reminder that growth takes time, sunshine, and a lot of love. Whether they are mastering a tricky math concept or discovering a new favorite book, we are so proud of the progress every child is making.

Your partnership makes it all possible. Thank you for your continued support, your patience during testing season, and your enthusiasm for our community events!
~Liz Stoddard

Important Dates in April!

Monday (4/6) - School is Back in Session
Wednesday (4/8) - Bus Drills
Friday (4/10) - End of 3rd Quarter Marking Period
Saturday (4/11) - (9:30-12:30) Fulton Family Fun Day!
Tues (4/14) & Wed (4/15) - NYS ELA Assessment
Friday (4/17) - Quarter 3 Report Cards/Progress Reports are Published
M-W (4/20-4/24) - Volney's BOGO Book Fair
Tues (4/28) & Wed (4/29) - NYS Math Assessment
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Character Trait of the Month- Self Control!

We will help our dragons to soar with a focus on Self-Control! Think of it like having a remote control for your own brain. You're the one holding the buttons.

How it works in real life:
The "Wait" Button: Waiting for your turn to speak instead of blurting out an answer.
The "Stop" Button: Keeping your hands to yourself even if you are feeling frustrated.
The "Slow Down" Button: Finishing your homework before you turn on the video games.

The "Remote Control" Trick
When you feel a "big" feeling (like being really angry or super excited), imagine you are hitting the Pause Button on your remote. While you’re paused, ask yourself:
  1. "Is what I’m about to do a good choice?"
  2. "How will I feel after I do it?"
Fun Fact: Self-control is like a muscle. The more you use it to make good choices, the stronger and easier it gets!

Fulton Family Fun Day!

Fulton Family Fun Day (click for the flyer)

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 11th from 9:30-12:30!
The theme this year is "Unearth Your Future" Our annual Family Fun Day is back with games, informational tables, UPK and Kindergarten Registration, and so much more. It’s a wonderful way to connect with other families and celebrate our school spirit. More details will be coming soon.

2026-27 UPK & Kindergarten Registration are OPEN!

UPK Registration for the 2026-27: We invite any child who will turn four years old on or before December 1, 2026 to register for UPK. The Fulton City School District will offer full day classrooms in our elementary buildings and the half day (AM) option may be offered off site or in an elementary building for the 2026-27 school year. 

**The number of available seats for the full day classrooms are dependent on the allocation the District receives from NYS. In the event that more registrations are received than can be accommodated, the district will conduct an initial selection process via an open lottery in which children will be selected at random. 

Those children whose families have completed the registration process by March 6, 2026 will be part of the initial selection process.  
  • A completed registration includes birth certificate and proof of residency with registration information.
  • Families who were part of the initial selection process will be called in order of selection and informed by March 20, 2026:
  • Whether their child has been accepted into a full day classroom, and
  • Which building is available for their child:
                  OR
  • Where their child is on the waiting list for a full day seat, and
  • Which location or building and time(s) is available for a half day seat

2026-27 Kindergarten Registration: We invite any child who will turn five years old on or before December 1, 2026 to register for Kindergarten. 
  • A completed registration includes birth certificate and proof of residency with registration information.
  • Current UPK students will fill out a contact form in order to register for Kindergarten. UPK classroom teachers will collect the form during the month of March. 
The Fulton School logo features a red shield with a green background, a crown, a dragon, and the words 'Fulton School Champions' in white.

School Champion Nominations!

Is there someone in our school community that:
  • has made a difference?
  • gone above and beyond?
  • demonstrates continuous hard work and dedication?
  • helped your child grow or experience success?
Please take a moment to nominate a School Champion by filling out the online form.

If you wish to have more information on School Champions, please visit the Fulton School Champions Webpage.

Volney Elementary School

2592 State Rte 3, Fulton, NY 13069
Main Office: 315-593-5570
School Hours: 8:30-3:30
estoddard@fulton.cnyric.org