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Building Project Update

Andrew Sprang This summer there is going
to be tremendous amounts of
Superintendent work done on this project. The
new 7-12 building foundation
is being laid out and the shape
Another year has come and from the state for demonstrat- everyone works to help one The Striving Readers Grant of the building will soon be
gone and now it is time to ing above expected growth another. is another opportunity for our visible. At the Intermediate
reflect on the accomplish- for the second year in a row. staff to sharpen their skills in building the renovations on the
ments and areas for growth There were several new Looking forward to the next teaching both reading and inside and the new addition
in the district. The 2017- partnerships formed along the school year we talk about writing across all content have begun as well. By the
2018 school year presented way as well for example our providing opportunities for areas. This is going to be time the next school year
many unique experiences. partnership with the Chamber our students. There is an a key element to our district starts there will be a good
Whether it was leadership of Commerce and Campfire to understanding that the district strategic plan that is being sense of what the future will
in the classroom, cleaning establish a mentoring pro- needs to develop and con- finalized over the summer, in look like on our campus. To
up from a fire and relocating gram and careers focus with tinue to provide new experi- time to implement next year. support this we are hoping to
half of the district, to starting our 8th grade students at the ences for our students. An To receive this grant was a have our video cameras up
construction on our new and Junior Senior High School. example of this would be our tremendous achievement and operational this week to
remodeled facilities the district There were so many other work with Terra State Commu- for the district as this was a begin capturing the project
as it goes. These will be
took steps forward. At Long- opportunities for our students nity College and the Fostoria highly competitive grant fund- covered on our YouTube
fellow our youngest leaders as well that we could go on Learning Center to offer ed by the U.S. Department channel as well as other social
were able to reach Lighthouse for a long time. So often it our first cohort of the Early of Education and awarded media platforms, so please
status in their journey with the is easy to overlook these College High School program. through the Ohio Department be watching for updates.
Leader in Me. They are now accomplishments as we get This group of students will of Education. This is a truly exciting time in
one of eight schools in the caught up in the challenges of start down the path of being the district. There has been
state to have obtained this. the day such as the weather, able to have the majority of This year went by quickly, and so much work done on the
To think that they did this in which gave us another rough an associates degree com- I know even with a bit of a preparation and planning side
three years when it normally start to the second semester, pleted while in high school. longer summer this year due that now to be able to see
takes five to six years to ac- and then the fire, which dis- Another exciting opportunity to the construction schedule the end result starting to take
complish shows that there is placed us for several weeks. is the implementation of a 1:1 we will be back in our class- shape is exciting for everyone.
great potential in our schools. However, when you look at program for grades 5-12 next rooms sooner than we think.
This carries over to Riley as those events it was amazing school year. Technology is It cannot be said enough but
they showed an increase in to see all of the support that key to society and continuing thank you to everyone for the
goal and performance focus came to help with providing to develop the implementation opportunity to work with your
with students demonstrating our students the best opportu- in our classrooms with our students on a daily basis and I
ownership over their learn- nity in a bad situation. That is curriculums will provide new look forward to what the 2018-
ing. At the Intermediate they what makes Fostoria a great and enhanced opportunities 2019 school year has in store
earned the Momentum Award place. When times get tough for our students. for all of us.

Sue Lehmann
Treasurer
Permanent Improvement Funds tering into an OFCC co-funded
Past articles on the financial which generates approximate- project. On November 3,
state of our schools have pri- ly $225,000 annually. These 2015, voters approved the is-
marily focused on our general funds cannot be used to pay suance of bonds in the amount
fund and the five year fore- routine operating expenses of $9,446,893 to meet the
cast. This article takes a look like salaries, benefits, or need of the co-funded and LFI
at funds reserved for perma- utilities. P.I. funds may only portions of the building project.
nent improvement. Fostoria be used to purchase property, The ballot also included the
City Schools have two funds assets, or on improvements approval of an ongoing .5 mill
reserved for this purpose, with an estimated life of five CFAP tax levy.
the Permanent Improvement years or more. These funds The .5 mill levy generates ap-
(P.I.) Fund and the Classroom have historically been very P.I. dollars in recent years on proximately $85,000 annually.
Facilities Assistance Program helpful with large purchases
buildings that will be demol- These funds may not be spent,
(CFAP) Maintenance Fund. like roofs, boilers, and buses.
Not all districts have these Without these funds in re- ished eventually or are part of with the exception of local
types of funds as they must serve, the district would need the new construction. This has auditor fees, until either an
be approved by district voters. to rely on general fund dollars allowed the district to build re- interim or permanent approved
The district P.I. fund was to fund large maintenance serves in this fund. Presently, maintenance plan for the
approved as a continuing expenditures. the fund has an uncommitted district’s facilities is in place.
levy in November 1993. The Due to the construction of a balance of $956,634. The district presently holds
levy is currently authorized to new school, the district has The CFAP fund is a require- $214,637 in this fund for future
collect at a rate of 1.73 mills been cautious about spending ment under the law when en- maintenance of its facilities. See page 8 for more project
photos.
 District Information
Tera Matz Jenny Abell
Curriculum Director Student Services
Striving Readers Grant write, and comprehend. These As we complete the 2017-18 school year for reinforcing grade-level skills and
Awarded struggles often lead to gaps in and look forward to the 2018-19 school remediating those areas where students
Fostoria City Schools is proud overall academic achievement, year, the Student Services Department is are not achievement at expectation.
to announce that the District PK-12. Driving the core mission of filled with excitement for what the future
has been selected by the Ohio Fostoria City Schools Local Liter- will bring. Some exciting initiatives will be FJSHS: Providing continued social-
Department of Education as a acy Plan is the belief that “literacy taking place to begin the school year: emotional and behavioral support to
recipient of a $457,726 Striving becomes the currency of other help implement necessary Behavior
Readers Comprehensive Literacy learning.” There is no better way District-wide: Providing additional Intervention Plans for students requiring
subgrant focused on raising liter- to open up opportunities for our support personnel across the district to more specialized intervention in this
acy achievement. Fostoria City students than to provide them with help provide strategies for regulating area as well as through more hours
Schools’ grant proposal is focused a strong foundation in literacy. A behavior, developing language and being provided by the Family Resource
on building teacher knowledge focus on literacy skills across the literacy, and increasing sensory-motor Center’s Mental Health Therapist and
and capacity within the FCS dis- language and literacy continuum strategies related to learning and behavior
is essential to meeting individual Case Manager.
trict in the area of language and
literacy. These efforts are aimed student needs. Beginning with Longfellow: A) Implementing a
our youngest learners, FCS will It is hoped that through continued support
at creating a comprehensive Preschool Motor Lab focused on a
literacy instruction program PK- focus on developing early literacy being provided through the Student
curriculum titled Ready Bodies, Learning Services department, research-based
12 centered on evidence-based skills, making it easier for chil- Minds where students will have focused
practices and interventions. dren to learn to read. Reading is and innovative practices can be provided
physical activities designed to build and behavioral and academic standards
These comprehensive language an essential skill for success in awareness of their own bodies and
and literacy skills are essential to school and later in life. Fostoria achieved to ensure that ALL children
provide movements that directly relate make progress towards their goals!!
improving academic achievement City Schools is excited about the to brain functioning and academic and
in all content areas. District data opportunities presented by this behavioral achievement!
illustrates a large number of stu- award, which will allow us to equip B) Increasing support from the Family Congratulations are in order for the
dents struggle with developing the FCS staff with the tools, knowl- Resource Center, specifically related to Fostoria City Schools in their commitment
necessary pre-literacy and literacy edge, and capacity to competently Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) to supporting students identified on the
skills needed to use and under- and confidently ensure all learners to obtain early identification of students Autism Spectrum!
stand language effectively, read, experience success in the class- who are experiencing social-emotional
room and beyond. concerns to then provide the necessary Through the Promedica Foundation of
support for students and families. Northwest Ohio, there is an initiative to
2018 Back to School Bash recognize agencies/entities in or near
Fostoria City Schools will be hosting their Annual Back to School Bash to Riley: By adding another full-time the communities of each of their 12 area
kick off the start of the 2018-2019 school year. This event will be held on Speech/Language Pathologist for the hospitals that are supporting various
Wednesday, August district, students at these younger grades mental health issues. This year, the
8th from 5:00 to 8:00 will receive more language and speech specific mental illness focus is Autism and
PM at the Fostoria intervention and staff may receive more Fostoria City Schools were chosen by
Junior/Senior High strategies for working with students with our local hospital board as their recipient
School. Families will speech and language concerns for supporting Autism awareness and
be able to enjoy and support! 

evening of fun, food, FIES: A) Implementing a self-contained Because of this honor, we are being
prizes, and games as behavioral unit for students grades 2-6
well as gather free invited to an event in Toledo at Promenade
with significant social and emotional Park on September 6th entitled “See the
school supplies and needs related to an identified disability
information about Person” where we will have a table to
in this area. This will increase positive display how we are supporting these
the schools and the support for those students by providing
activities and services students and families. As one of the
an environment with less sensory recipients, we will receive a portion of
we offer. Several distractions, more adult interaction,
other community proceeds to help continue to fund any
structured routines and expectations, programming, services, or materials that
organizations will be practice of appropriate behaviors
on hand to provide will help us continue our service to our
and social interactions, constant and students identified on Autism spectrum
information as well! consistent progress monitoring, and
Please plan on and their families. For those interested in
frequent and immediate corrective attending, we will be soon selling tickets
joining in on the fun; feedback for improvement.
this event will be to the event. We are also working to
secure area sponsors for the event to help
held rain or shine. B) Hiring another full-time intervention
Any organization increase awareness and participation at
specialist to aide in providing multiple the event.
interested in having a
table or display at the educational environments for all special
Back to School Bash education students grades 3-6. This If anyone has interest in either buying
should contact Tera includes those students needing support tickets for the event and/or sponsoring the
Matz at 419-436-4100 in both the general education classroom event through a monetary contribution,
or via email tmatz@ through inclusionary practices as well as please contact Jenny Abell at (419) 436-
fostoriaschools.org. those needing the smaller group setting 4101. 
 Longfellow/Riley Elementary School 619 Sandusky St. 1324 Walnut St.
419-436-4135 419-436-4145
Grades PreK – 2 [email protected]

Learning and Exploring:

Kelli Bauman At Longfellow & Riley, we consider field trips to be a part of our foundational learning that can take place outside of the classroom. By leaving
our school and traveling to another location, this gives our students unique experiences they may not be able to access within Fostoria or
their school. This year, each grade level selected a different experience for students.
Principal Preschool Students played and learned together at the Findlay Children’s Museum. This experience is perfect for our littlest learners. They
also were invited by Fostoria Kroger to walk to the store and had a building tour and received a treat at each department.
Happy Summer! from Mrs. Bauman
The 2018-2019 school year was filled with
such excitement. I was able to transition with
our kindergarten students to first grade as I
stepped into the role of PK-2 Principal at Riley
and Longfellow. Although it was a challenge to
split time between two places, it was amazing
to be able to witness the growth, hard work
and progress made with those students I was
working with a few years ago in preschool and
kindergarten. We have spent a great deal of
time this year bridging relationships between
Longfellow and Riley, comparing curriculum
maps and beginning to align teaching practices
vertically. It is my hope that when we are all under
one roof in our newly renovated school in 2019,
that the work we have done this year and next
will allow us to transition smoothly and jump right Kindergarten students traveled to Bowling Green where they spent time at the
in. Through my time this year, I learned that no art building and student recreation center of Bowling Green State University.
matter if you have 3 year olds or 8 year olds in They then took a hike and had lunch at Wintergarden Park.
your classroom, the teachers at Longfellow and
Riley are dedicated to the work they do. They
strive to give the best of their knowledge and
effort to help create life-long learners and leaders
in our Redmen students. I have high hopes for
2018-2019 and know we will have great success!

Little Leaders Showcase Their Skills PK-2

Parents, community members and teachers from
all over northwest Ohio were able to witness the
greatness at Longfellow and Riley over 2 different days
in May. Students modeled the 7 Habits and exhibited
their talents as visitors spent time in classrooms. 1st Grade had fun bowling and learned about the inner workings of the bowling
alley operation at Fostoria’s own Seneca Lanes.
Area schools who are interested in investing in the
Leader in Me came to see the process in action while
learning about the possibilities of infusing leadership
into everyday school life. We were incredibly proud of
the hard work of the students and teachers to promote
2nd Grade
the 7 Habits and positivity of Fostoria City Schools. students visited
the Seneca
Caverns in
Bellevue Ohio.
They were able
to mine for gems
and climb in
and out of the
caverns.
 1202 H.L. Ford Dr.
419-436-4125 Fostoria Intermediate Elementary School
[email protected] Grades 3 – 6

Kori Bernal Begin with the

End in Mind
Principal The FJSH Seniors
graced the halls
of our building
Testing Rewards wearing their caps
For state testing this year, we really wanted students to try the best they could and work on pacing and gowns. What
and focus to get the best scores possible. We had an assortment of rewards that students could a great way to
earn based on the effort they put forth during each test.   show students how
Our rewards ranged from 1 point items like bags of chips, a can of pop and candy bars. 2 point to “Begin with the
items like morning doughnuts, pizza slices at lunch and duct taping the principal to the wall. 5 point End in Mind”! We
items like a dress down day, lunch with a teacher or pieing a teacher! Lastly our big ticket items want to wish all the
were a massive sundae bar or extra outdoor recess time.  graduates good
Students were allowed to use their tickets however they wished. They could use them all for one luck as they begin
item or break it up for smaller items.  this next chapter of
Our students worked incredibly hard this year during state testing as 58 students chose to duct tape their lives!
Mrs. Bernal to the wall, 30 students chose to pie teachers and we handed out over 1,300 one ticket
snack items to students after testing!

Grade Level Awards

In May students were recognized for their hard work and
dedication towards academic excellence over the course of
the year during grade level Year-End Awards Assemblies.
Students (and guests) receiving recognition for being on the
All A or All AB Honor Roll were invited to an Honor’s Breakfast
prior to the awards assembly. During the awards students
were also for their work in each of the content areas, effort,
improvement, and leadership. It was wonderful to see so many
of our students being highlighted in such a positive manner.

Spreading Positivity – Mr. Haupert

For the year our focus was to have 3 to 1 positive to negative
Project MORE referrals to help create a positive culture here at school. We did an
Thanks to the staff, students, and dedicated volunteers outstanding job as a staff in writing 1,013 positive referrals to 153
Project MORE had another successful year.  We tutored discipline referrals. The process changed after Christmas break
125 students using 202 volunteers.  8,500 tutoring sessions and students were given their positive referrals to take home with
were held in order to help students become more successful them or put into their leadership notebooks. Students that were
readers.  I can not thank the volunteers for their hard work able to receive 4 positive referrals were awarded a homework pass
over the 2017-2018 school year.  They were an amazing and then started the process over again. For the first referral they
group of people (staff members, students, parents, and received the card that they were responsible for and every referral
community members) that were willing to share their time after were given a punch on their card. Once the card was full,
and talents with our students.  Hopefully, next year will be the students were able to use that as a homework pass. Our best
even more successful! quarter was the 3rd quarter, the staff wrote 423 positive referrals!
 Fostoria Junior/Senior High School 1001 Park Ave.
419-436-4110
Grades 7 – 12 [email protected]

On June 4, 2018 the Ohio

Department of Education released
Drew Bauman the preliminary results for the 2018
Ohio State Tests to school districts
Principal across the state. Individual student
reports are expected to be ready
later this summer. Those reports
Fostoria Junior/Senior High School has had a very busy, but very exciting The newest members of the O.K. Caldwell Chapter National Junior Honor will be mailed to families as soon as
end of the school year. There were a number of events taking place at Society were inducted on May 16, 2018 at a ceremony held in the Junior/ they arrive in our district. For each of
FJSHS in April and May and there was much to celebrate! Senior High School Performing Arts. Current members of National Junior the seven end-of-course exams, a
Honor Society led the ceremony, which was open to families and friends of
Families and students in 7th and 8th grade were present for our annual Junior the inductees, who are listed below. student earns one to five graduation
High Awards Night this spring where students were recognized for their points. Students have the potential
academic achievements during the 2017-2018 school year. This is always to earn a total of 35 points. A student
an extremely must earn a minimum number of 18
enjoyable evening
and it gives us combined points from all tests. The
great joy to honor scale below is used to determine
these students student performance levels.
for their hard
work. It made us
especially proud PERFORMANCE GRADUATION
to have over LEVEL POINTS
40% of our 7th
and 8th grade Advanced 5
students earn Accelerated 4
the Academic
Boosters award, Proficient 3
maintaining a 3.0
Basic 2
GPA or higher
for the entire Limited 1
school year. Ella Brose, Belinda Burkett, Alexia Coleman, Alyssa Durst, Emma Haas,
Alexis Hinkle, Hadley LaCourse, Trey McCallister, Bella Mendoza, Keegan In order to give our students every
Other awards presented included the Presidential Award of Educational Oldaker, Garyana Overton, Drake Ritter, Arielle Scott, Jacob Seagro, Drew
Excellence, the Archie Griffin Award of Sportsmanship, Perfect Attendance, Shaver, Aidan Sprang, Princesa Villanueva. opportunity to accumulate the
and the Citizenship Award which went to students who did not have any required points for graduation
tardiness or discipline referrals all year. Junior High teachers also presented Terra State Community College and
awards to the students of their choice for outstanding work in their subject Fostoria Junior/Senior High School
Fostoria City Schools have partnered is inviting students who scored at
area. to offer the Early College High
School program through the Fostoria Level 1 or 2 to participate in the
Another fantastic evening each year is the Senior Awards banquet where Learning Center. Early College High summer test retake session offered
students who have been awarded scholarships and who qualify for the School will allow Fostoria Senior
distinction of being on the “Golden Honor Roll” - meaning they have been the week of Monday, July 23rd –
High School students to begin work Friday, July 27th. Testing will begin
on the Honor Roll every quarter for their entire high school career – are on and possibly earn an Associate
invited with their families to receive their awards and be honored for their Degree from Terra State while promptly at 8:00 a.m. and students
achievements. Representatives of the businesses, agencies, organizations, attending high school. will receive up to 210 minutes to
etc. that are giving the scholarships also attend the banquet to present the In the initial implementation of the
students with their awards. Members of the Class of 2018 gathered this test, depending on the subject they
Early College High School program a are being tested in. Students who
evening to be recognized at the Senior Awards program. 31 graduates select group of Fostoria High School
received over $460,000 in scholarship money this year! We are very proud students were given a college-level participate in the summer testing
of these Redmen!! placement test to determine their session and perform better than
“college readiness” and course their previous scores are permitted
placement. This cohort of students to choose to apply the higher score
will take four college courses over
the course of next school year, to their graduation points total.
with the intent of these students There is no penalty for the student,
continuing to advance in their college even if they would receive a lower
coursework in preparation for their pursuit of a college degree following their score than their previous attempts.
completion of high school. ECHS students will take classes at both Fostoria
High School and the Fostoria Learning Center during regular school hours.
Classes at the Learning Center will be taught by Terra State instructors with In order to help assist our
credit going towards their high school diploma and degree. There is no cost students with their retakes,
to the student to participate in Early College High School program.
FJSHS will have a staff member
leading test prep sessions in
We would like to extend a very special thank you to Fostoria High School the weeks leading up to the test
alumni Micah Hyde for his donation of the jersey he earned this year as a administration. Intervention will
member of the AFC’s Pro Bowl team. Micah has been a constant supporter
of our school district and community throughout his collegiate and NFL be available from 8:30 – 11:30
career and we cannot say enough how much his devotion to Fostoria means am on the dates listed below.
to us! Students are not required to
participate in this, but it is strongly
encouraged to do so in order to
Finally, from the faculty and staff at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School, we give themselves the best chance
would like to wish the graduates of the Class of 2018 good luck as they
begin to write the next chapter in their lives. It is a special thing to put on a at success on these extremely
cap and gown and walk across the stage on graduation day, as it represents important assessments.
the culmination of thirteen years of hard work. We are appreciative of the June 26th – 30th
contributions these students have made to our school and community and
of the impact they have had on our lives as educators and the lives of their July 9th – 13th
peers as they continue to grow and develop as young men and women.
Thank you to the Class of 2018 and always remember...WE ARE REDMEN! July 16th – 17th
 SPORTS
Michele Wolf - Athletic Director
The spring season has 1st Base, Tyriana Settles (junior) baseball, those receiving NBC
come to a close, starting off 2nd Team Outfield, Alex Talley honors are Dylan Sheets (junior)
frigidly and ending with summer- (senior) Honorable Mention Utility, Honorable Mention Shortstop, Trey
like temps. Several baseball and and Angelina Puente (freshman) Groves (junior) Honorable Mention
softball players earned league and/ Honorable Mention Designated 3rd Base, and Jace Boff (senior) All-
or district honors at the conclusion Hitter. DISTRICT. District honors Academic. District honors include
of this season. From the softball include Tyriana Settles and Kyhra both Dylan Sheets and Trey Groves
team, those receiving Northern Baeder receiving 2nd Team receiving Honorable Mention for
Buckeye Conference honors are Northwest District Division III in infield.
Kyhra Baeder (junior) 2nd Team their respective positions. From

Now that summer is here, it is 8-11 cups of water, and even more
important to manage your athletes when they are active. Possible heat
from home as they are participating related illnesses that your child
in summer workouts and general could experience are heat stroke,
summer-time outdoor activities. heat exhaustion, heat cramps,
High temps and low hydration can sunburn, or heat rash. The table
put athletes in a very dangerous includes possible symptoms and
position. The USDA recommends how you should respond.
that teenage boys and girls drink

The Redmen Club will be conducting a membership

drive over the summer. If you are interested in joining
a club to raise funds for Fostoria Junior/Senior HS
athletes or have questions, please email President,
Jeniffer McCumber at [email protected].
 Fostoria City Schools
Alicia Swartzmiller
Transportation
Route planning for the 2018/19 school fostoriaschools.org or phone 419-436-4105 for all students who will be riding the bus.
year is in full swing.  Each summer, we If they will not be riding, we will remove Also any alternate transportation requests
check with parents of students regarding them from the route list.  Should they need must be submitted no later than July 1st
transportation for the upcoming school to be put back on the route, you can call the
year.  If your child will not be riding the bus transportation office and we will put them 2018 in order to put the students on routes.  
this coming school year, please contact back on a route.  This helps us keep our Thank you for your assistance! 
our office -- by email  aswartzmiller@ ridership accurate to ensure we have a spot Have a safe and enjoyable summer!