Photo Slideshow-Corning Field Trip-February 2017

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FOCUS Session 1 & 2 Highlights

FOCUS Students have enjoyed several enrichments during Session 1 & 2 including, but not limited to, Art, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math), Physical Education, Cooking Science, Creative Writing, Kid Blog, Stop-Motion Animation, and Sewing.
Our program, serving almost ninety 4th-8th grade Hornell students, also offers daily homework help & recreation. Our dedicated staff are committed to helping all our students succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.
Our success is the result of the time, effort, and support of teachers, administration, FOCUS staff, families, and students!

SUMMER FUN!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer FOCUS program! :) Students had lots of fun painting their art history teapots, flying the drone, making their rockets, and so much more!

 

** Stay tuned for information about our after-school program starting in September.

We hope to see some familiar faces! **

 



Success at the Youth Olympics

Our field trip to Arcade, NY to compete in the Youth Olympics was a success. Several students took home ribbons in the following events: standing long jump, sack race, 50 yard dash, soccer kick, softball throw, and freestyle swimming. Everyone had a great time!

Who will be watching the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Summer Field Trip Fun

For the first time, FOCUS students visited the Fingers Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport, NY. While there, students learned about the history of the Finger Lakes by participating in a scavenger hunt. Students also practiced drawing 3D boats and even got to create their own handheld boat to take home!

FOCUS students also traveled to Champlin Beach Park to swim in Keuka Lake, where they enjoyed jumping in the water on a hot summer day.

FOCUS Ends with an Erie Canal Tour!

For our end of the year field trip, FOCUS traveled to Lockport to tour the Erie Canal. Students learned about the history of the Erie Canal, including locks, two of which they toured through. Everyone had lots of fun. Thanks for a great year!

 

Here students are learning how locks work.

Pictures on the boat!

All smiles on the Erie Canal!

Last Day of FOCUS is Friday June 17

The last day of FOCUS for the school year is Friday June 17, where we will be traveling to the Erie Canal for a field trip. Hand in your permission slips by Monday June 13 if you'd like to attend! :)

Some of our favorite enrichments this year include Engineering with the Science and Discovery Center, Ceramics with 171 Cedar Arts, and Cooking with Miss Jen. Take a look at some pictures below.

In Engineering, students built a bridge made out of straws and a dome made out of colored paper. Great work everyone!

 
Amanda Warren from 171 Cedar Arts taught our students how to make several ceramic pieces. Here you see students showing off their bird baths and name plates. Students had so much fun creating their ceramic pieces that they always get to take home. Thanks Amanda!

Miss Jen cooking some pizza quesadillas, one of her delicious recipes she taught our FOCUS students how to make.