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 1001 Park Avenue
District Information 419-435-8163
asprang@fostoriaschools.org

Andrew Sprang
Superintendent
It is hard to believe that another year has come and gone.
Then I took a step back to look at all that was accomplished and I wanted to take some time to share.
Over the course of the year I received numerous compliments on the appearance of our buildings. Our custodial and maintenance staff do an excellent job
keeping things clean and getting things set up for events. Many guests who visited this year commented to me just how surprising it is that the buildings are as old
as they are with the way they have been maintained.
Here are some numbers that simply surprised me with the total number. Each day we transported an average of 845 students to 13 buildings in 5 cities
averaging 1064 miles (186,200 miles for the year). We also transported students an extra 24,000 miles for field trips and athletic competitions. This is through high
wind, heavy rain, snow, fog, whatever else mother -nature wants to throw at us. Student safety is always at the forefront for all our drivers each and every day.
This year our food service department served over 291,000 meals to our students. They also support the summer rec program and summer school, which
allows our students to get meals over the summer. Another accomplishment for this group is forming a partnership with Wesley pre-school to provide lunch for
their students. What a great way to demonstrate the commitment to community!
We all know that the true leaders of our district are our secretarial staff. Without these individuals we would never know when we are supposed to be where,
who is needing to meet with us, and just wants to talk because they are upset about something. They also demonstrate compassion for the playground bumps and
bruises along with the belly aches.
In the classroom we saw many accomplishments for our students and our staff. Probably the best way to approach this is to start at the beginning and work up.
At all of our elementary buildings the Leader in Me way of life has truly taken hold. Our students, at an early age, are able to define a purpose for their education,
their lives, and their future. How powerful is that? Our district was the showcase for Ohio as all three elementary buildings were selected (out of 5) as sites
for fellow educators and school staff to visit as part of the Empowering Leadership and Student Success Summit that was organized by Franklin Covey at Tiffin
University. Longfellow staff presented a breakout session at the conference. It is time to recognize that there is interest in Fostoria because great things truly do
happen here. At the Intermediate building we can celebrate the students and staff receiving the Momentum Award for receiving all As on the Local Report Card
in the area of Value-Added. For those of you who may not understand value-added I am going to summarize that it is having students grow an equivalent of one
year for one years worth of instruction. What many do not know is in order to get an A in the various categories you have to achieve almost two years worth of
growth with these students! At the JSHS the Class of 2017 is the largest graduating class in recent history. We also had students in our DECA program qualify for
national competition. We saw improvements in all athletic teams this year. Our band went on the road and performed in the Thanksgiving Parade in Chicago, as
well as more recently being invited to perform at Cedar Point for the Lions Club State Convention. Redmen Pride was truly on display across the Midwest this past
year. At our Junior High Awards night we saw almost 40% of our students at the 7th and 8th grade level earn academic honors for earning a GPA of over 3.0.
The 2017-18 school year, I am sure, will present a number of unique opportunities. The Leader in Me program is going into year three at all of the elementary
buildings. There will also be an expansion into LEAD at the JSHS as this building will start its journey towards becoming a Lighthouse school.
The building project will become more visible as construction will begin later this summer. New social studies materials will be delivered to the district, and our
curriculum focus will shift to science for the next school year.
Enjoy your summer and the many adventures and opportunities it will bring! The first day of the 2017-2018 school year is August 21st. See you then!

BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE: Jenny Abell

This summer the school district elds. Then at the end of the
is going to be beginning the
visible portion of the building
summer construction fencing
and trailers will arrive to kick off
Student Services
project. Over the course of the the new building construction.
summer a new stage oor will Our trafc pattern around Attention parents The state has made a information on disability
be put in the PAC, replacing the school campus will have of students with and change to the WHOSE IDEA categories, questions/
the original oor. Also the changes heading into next Individualized Education IS THIS as promised, and the answers for parents, and
bleachers in the JSHS gym school year. Plans will be Program (IEP): new document is available limited supplemental forms.
will be replaced. Both of these nalized soon and will be Parent Procedural for download. The new It focuses mostly on dispute
projects should be completed shared in the newspaper, our Safeguards Notice booklet is called A GUIDE resolution, parent rights
and ready to go by the start district website, and social TO PARENT RIGHTS IN for requesting evaluation,
of the media. We have been providing SPECIAL EDUCATION and discipline, and placement
upcoming the WHOSE IDEA IS THIS can be found on the Fostoria of students in non-public
Please stay
school year. booklet for several years as City Schools website at www. settings. Because this is a
tuned for
On the construction the Parent Procedural house!! fostoriaschools.org. You can new format, parents will be
outside of updates This booklet has always also access the new booklet asked to take the new booklet
the building throughout served as a resource for at http://bit.ly/2qHHOzN. the first time we meet with
there will be the summer. parents to provide answers to This is a totally different them.
a parking lot Information the many questions related document both in look, and
expansion will be shared to special education and your in content. It is much shorter For any additional
project as soon as childs and your own rights than the old format and questions, please contact:
between possible. within the special education has more pictures to make Jenny Abell, Director of
the baseball process. it more visually appealing. Student Services
and softball However, there is much less (419) 436-4101
 619 Sandusky St.
419-436-4135
kbauman@fostoriaschools.org
Longfellow Elementary School
Leaders with Green Thumbs :

Kelli Bauman
Mrs. Helberg, Mrs. Gilts and Mrs. Myers led the Gardening Student Leadership Team this
year. To celebrate all their hard work, the students took a field trip to Brinkmans greenhouse

Principal
and store. They first visited the greenhouse to learn about growing plants and then went to the
store to see how produce and food are packaged and sold.

Riley and Longfellow Come Together for Field Day:

Each year, Riley students and staff come to Longfellow for a
joint field day experience. Mr. Haupert, physical education teacher
for both Riley and Longfellow, plans developmentally appropriate
activities for students pk-2 which focus on gross motor skills, team
work and most importantly, fun. For the past two years, staff from
each building participated in a tug-o-war challenge. Longfellow
pulled for a victory for the 2nd year in a row! A travelling trophy
was awarded to the winner.

The Class of 2029

The kindergarten class showcased their talents for friends, family and teachers on May 18,
2017. A slide show and video presentation were shown before students sang and danced
under the direction of Music Teacher, David Roth. Afterwards, families were invited to visit
with their classroom teacher and have ice cream in the high school cafeteria.

Parents, community members and teachers from all over northwest were able to witness
the greatness at Longfellow over 3 different days in May. Students modeled the 7 Habits and
exhibited their talents as visitors spent time in classrooms. Area schools who are interested
in investing the the Leader in Me came to see the process in action while learning about the
possibilities of infusing leadership into everyday school life.

Kindergarten Visit BGSU

125 kindergarten students ended their year by going to college.
Bowling Green State University welcomed us with open arms.
Visits included; Building and drawing a falcon at the Art Building
with Art Education Students, Picnic Lunch with Freddie and Freida
Falcon, Zumba, Piyo and fitness relays at the Recreation Center.

Riley Elementary School
Kori Bernal
Principal
From the Desk of Mrs. Bernal
It is hard to believe the 2016-2017 school year is now behind us! Thank you for all of your support
this year. It always amazes me to see how far the students have come from the beginning of the
year to the end of the year. Since the implementation of the Leader in Me, it has been fun watching
the students grow into little leaders. They are becoming more confident when speaking to adults,
able to explain their academic and social goals, along with the steps needed to reach their goals.
Moving into the 2017-2018 school year, we will continue to focus on the 7 Habits and goal setting.
We look forward to continuing our Student Action Teams and our Student Lighthouse Team.
Over the summer, you and your child can continue to practice the 7 Habits and goal setting at
home. Start by creating goals such as reading together, eating dinner at the table, or doing an
activity together. Involve everyone in the family in choosing a meaningful goal and action steps. Post
the goal and the action steps in a visible place and be sure to track and celebrate progress!
As we get closer to the start of the school year, specific information will be mailed home. Also, if
you have not already done so, make sure to like the Riley Elementary School Facebook page. This
is a resource we use often to quickly communicate with families.
I hope everyone enjoys their summer and spending time together as a family. We look forward
to seeing everyone in August!
1324 Walnut St.
419-436-4145
kbernal@fostoriaschools.org
Have a Mindful Summer!
The end of the school year brings many changes! Longfellow
Kindergarten students have visited Riley Elementary and are ready
to become first graders. Our guidance lessons have been focused
on our Circle of Control. We all worry about things that we have
zero-control over, like the many changes in our lives.
Summer brings needed rest from worries after a busy school year.
So, try to Be Mindful this summer. Being mindful is to pay attention,
on purpose, to the present moment. Here are three tips:
1. MINDFUL MOMENTS Take a break from thinking and doing
each day. Use your senses and pay attention to your surroundings.
2. DEEP BREATHING Pretend to smell some flowers and slowly
blow out candles.
3. RELAX Be still.
Before you know it, you will be recharged and ready
for the 2017-2018 school year!
Getting Ready for Summer
~The ABCs of Improved Reading ~
Access to books. Its critical that kids have access to a wide variety
of books over the summer months, but we know that access alone
doesnt make a strong impact. Books that match readers ability levels
and interests. For young peoples reading skills to improve, they
need to read books that align with their own reading levels. Reading
books that are too easy or too hard wont help! Comprehension,
as monitored and guided by an adult, teacher or parent. The most
important piece to making summer reading effective is the help of
an adult who can ask questions and guide kids to better understand
what they are reading. With these three ingredients, your summer
reading program will soar! - The National Educational Association
Parents we have had a great school year and the students have
made a lot of growth. Help your child this summer by reading or
getting involved in a program at the local library. Please call 419-
435-2813 to register your child for the Kaubisch Library summer
reading program.
 1202 H.L. Ford Dr.
419-436-4125
tmatz@fostoriaschools.org
Fostoria Intermediate Elementary School
Grade Level Awards
Tera Matz 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)
Principal receiving recognition for being on the All A or All AB Honor Roll were invited to an Honors Breakfast
prior to the awards assembly: 11 students were recognized for receiving All As and 91 students were
From The Desk of Mrs. Matz recognized for maintaining all As and Bs for the year! During the Awards, students were also recognized
It is hard to believe that another school year has come to an for their work in each of the content areas, effort, improvement, and leadership. It was wonderful to see
end! It seems like just a short time ago I was welcoming staff so many of our students being highlighted in such a positive manner.
and students back for the 2016-2017 school year. As I watched
our sixth graders leave FIES for the last time, a group of student
that I have watched grow since coming into Riley as first graders
six year ago, I was struck by just how quickly these years pass
by. Each year I am humbled by the opportunities I continue to be
blessed with as I witness the growth and achievements of the
students of Fostoria each and every one amazing in their own
way!

For me, the years end always brings with it a mix of emotions.
The strongest this year is a tremendous sense of accomplishment.
As I reflect upon the year, I am overwhelmed with pride in
all that the staff and students of Fostoria Intermediate have
accomplished. From Family Nights, Spelling Bees, Classroom
Presentations, and Action Teams to Leadership Days, State
Testing, & Year End Awards our students have been involved
in an extraordinary number of activities. Of course, we cannot
forget the tremendous amount of growth and learning that has
taken place during the year. Throughout all of these activities
our students and staff have demonstrated great leadership and
continue to make FIES proud!

On behalf of the FIES staff, I would like to take this opportunity

to wish you all a safe and happy summer.

Student Leadership Showcase

On May 6th we held our first ever Student Leadership Showcase!
The event highlighted the amazing work that is going on throughout
the building! Featured during the Showcase were our student action
teams, fourth grade and multiage students, gig band as well as a Color-A-Thon
wonderful display of student artwork. Guests had the opportunity to visit On May 20th we held our
a classroom and learn more about The Leader in Me and Leadership second annual Color-A-Thon
Notebooks. We look forward to making this an annual event! 5K! The weather was beautiful
this year and all participants
had a wonderful time! We look
forward to growing this event
even more next year! The
event serves as a fundraiser
for our Leader in Me activities
throughout the yearthank you
to all who supported us!
Visit Site for NCOESC Leadership Summit
On May 15-16 NCOESC hosted a Leadership Summit, which
included educators from across Northwest Ohio. Fostoria
Intermediate School was honored to be one of the school sites for
this event. We welcomed almost 50 guests to the building. This
was a true honor, and we were happy to be able to share all of the
great things that our students and staff are doing! As part of this
event, Elijah Silva, one of our amazing 6th graders was honored
with the opportunity to introduce one of the keynote speakers at
Tiffin University he was also lucky enough to listen to and meet
Ron Clark, a leader who has truly inspired him!
 1001 Park Ave.
Fostoria Junior/Senior High School 419-436-4110
dbauman@fostoriaschools.org

Something new to Fostoria Junior/Senior High School this year

was the Extra-Curricular Extravaganza. FJSHS faculty member
Drew Bauman Amy Stultz was assisted by a select group of students in creating
this event, which allowed the various clubs, organizations and
Principal athletic teams an opportunity to promote the work they do and create
awareness in our student body of all the different opportunities
available to them. Student representatives were located at tables
Fostoria Junior/Senior High School has had a very busy, but very throughout the commons as the main source of information for their
exciting end of the school year. There were a number of events taking respective groups while staff advisors monitored and facilitated
place at FJSHS in April and May and there was much to celebrate! the peer-to-peer interactions. This was a great way to place our
Families and students in 7th and 8th grade were present for our students in leadership roles while also showing other members of
annual Junior High Awards Night this spring where students were the student body the different avenues they have to participate in
recognized for their academic achievements during the 2016-2017 the whole experience of school. It is our goal for every student at
school year. This is always an extremely enjoyable evening and it FJSHS to be involved in at least one school-related activity. We will
continue to hold this event throughout each school year in an effort
gives us great joy to honor these students for their hard work.. It
to reach that goal.
made us especially proud to have nearly 40% of our 7th and 8th
grade students maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher for A very special
the entire school year. congratulations
to LaMont Stahl, a FJSHS
Junior who received the
West Point Leadership Award
and the U.S. Army Reserve
National Scholar Athlete
Award in recognition of his
accomplishments as a student-
athlete. These awards are given
to male or female athletes who
have excelled in an organized
sport during the school year and
have demonstrated a strong
academic performance. LaMont
participates in football and track
& field while also serving as a
Another fantastic evening each year is the Senior Awards banquet
where students who have been awarded scholarships and who qualify member of Student Council
for the distinction of being on the Golden Honor Roll - meaning they and the Redmen Leadership
have been on the Honor Roll every quarter for their entire high school Initiative. We are proud to have
career are invited with their families to receive their awards and be LaMont represent our school
honored for their achievements. Representatives of the businesses, in the classroom, on the field
agencies, organizations, etc. that are giving the scholarships also of play and in the community.
attend the banquet to present the students with their awards. Thank you LaMont for making
Fostoria Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce that the
us Redmen Proud!
Class of 2017 has over $280,000 in ACCEPTED scholarships alone
for the 2018-2019 academic year. We could not be more proud of
these students and their accomplishments! Pictured below are just a
handful of the students honored at this years ceremony.
Finally, from the faculty and staff at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School, we would like to wish the
graduates of the Class of 2017 good luck as they begin to write the next chapter in their lives. It is a
special thing to put on a cap and gown and
walk across the stage on graduation day, as
it represents the culmination of thirteen years
of hard work. We are appreciative of the
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 peers as they continue to
grow and develop as young men and women.
This class has honored those that have come
before them and left a legacy for those who
will follow in their footsteps. Thank you to the
Class of 2017 and always remember
We Are Forever REDMEN!
 Through The Year
Art Newsletter
I would like to thank everyone who made this school year another
successful one in the Riley art room. Students should be bringing
home their portfolios with all of the great artwork from throughout
the year. I was very impressed and proud with what they were able
to accomplish this year and how they have grown as artists. This
year we increased our knowledge of the seven elements of art and
continued to learn how to use these elements along with various art
materials to create awesome works of art. Students experienced
drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting as well as collage
techniques as we continue to build their artistic base of knowledge.
I cant wait to see what they can do in the future.
This year I was lucky to be able to be a part of one of our
schools student action teams, the indoor beautification team. Our
team identified areas of our school that we didnt think were very
pleasing to the eye and brainstormed ways that we could make them
look better. Our team decided the bottom of the stage was an area
that needed a facelift. We decided that we wanted to make a banner
that incorporated the Seven Habits of our school program, The
Leader in Me, to cover the front of the stage. Throughout the entire
school year, students took the lead in choosing images, projecting
and tracing the images onto our canvas banner, and finally painting
the images to complete the banner. We were able to unveil the
banner during our recent Leadership Days and received many
compliments about how it looks. Feel free to stop in and check it out.
Getting Fit with
Mr. Haupert
To end out our school year, Mrs. Stephens brought in a little
snack and the students were able to taste test as well as take home
a drawstring bag. They had a lot of fun getting to make their own
yogurt parfait with vanilla yogurt, granola and their choice of fruit;
raspberries or blueberries. Inside of their bags, the students at both
Longfellow and Riley were able to take the recipe home to make
their own yogurt parfait. It has been a fun filled year and I am very
thankful to have the privilege to teach your children!
Family & Community Involvement
Throughout the spring there were several opportunities for family and community to participate in
events throughout the building. In February we held a Family Math Night. During this evening, families
were given the opportunity to learn some fun math games to play with their children, access online
resources, and ask questions of staff regarding our EnVision curriculum. Title I Staff also held a Family
Amazing Race Event in May, which was a great time and something we hope to grow for next year!
During the event, families had a chance to work together on several mental and physical challenges it
was wonderful to watch our students and their families work together and have such fun! Our Project
MORE program continues to offer the community a wonderful opportunity to work with our struggling
readers. Our students love the relationships they get to build with these mentor/tutors. This year,
our band program also made community connections. Members from the Fostoria Community Band
volunteered to Sit In with the 5th and 6th-grade band students. These members introduced themselves
and spent some time answering student questions about their interest in band. FIES band students
and the Community Band members played alongside each other during their class periods working on
instrument-specific challenges and music techniques.
Testing Effort Rewards
This year FIES students had the opportunity to be rewarded for the effort on State and End of Year
Assessments! A building-wide effort rubric focused on giving 100% effort & use of testing strategies was
implemented to encourage students to work hard and stay focused during these assessments. Students
responded with an amazing work ethic and dedication earning even more tickets than we could have
anticipated! After having an opportunity to earn tickets during each test administration, student had a
chance to exchange these tickets for prizes. Prizes ranged from extra recess, popsicles, or a dance to
a trip to the YMCA, bowling at Seneca Lanes, or a trip to the movies in Tiffin to see Boss Baby! It was
wonderful to see so many students enjoying the benefits of their hard work!
 Fostoria City Schools
FOSTORIA CITY SCHOOLS
Alicia Swartzmiller
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION REQUEST
Transportation Transportation Request for: New Student Change in Address Pick up and/or Drop Off
Summer is here! The transportation
department is in full swing updating and Students Name _____________________________________ Grade _____ School _________________ Elem Teacher ____________________
planning for the upcoming school year. In an effort to plan for Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________________ Zip _______________________
the 2017-2018 school year, and be fiscally responsible with
Parent/Guardian/Foster Parent Name _____________________________________________________________________________________
your tax dollars, the Transportation Department is requesting
parents/guardians/foster parents and caregivers to complete a Student Resides with: ______ Mother/Father _______ Mother _______ Father _______ Guardian ______ Foster Parent _______ Other
Student Transportation Request form. Please have completed
Student Transportation Request forms (mailed with final report Home Phone ________________________ Mother Work Phone _______________________ Mother Cell Phone _______________________
cards) turned into the Administration Office by June 30, 2017. Father Work Phone ________________________ Father Cell Phone _______________________
You can mail them to: 1001 Park Avenue, Fostoria, OH 44830
C/O Transportation or hand deliver them there between the Parent/Guardian/Foster Parent Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
hours of 8:00 am 3:00 pm, Monday Thursday. Requests for
transportation from new addresses will be required to show proof TRANSPORTATION (Home Address) Date to Begin:
of residency. Thank you for your assistance in planning for the
upcoming school year.
______ My child will be transported by private vehicle to and from school.
Please note that all current Alternate Transportation Requests
expired on the last day of school of the 2016-2017 school year. ______ My child will ride the bus AM & PM home address. Bus stop assigned may be a group stop within one-half of your home.
The Alternate Transportation Request information is located on
the Student Transportation Request form or can be found on ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION (Care Provider) Date to Begin:
the Fostoria City Schools website, www.fostoriaschools.org, on
the Operations/Transportation page. If at some point during
the school year your family/individual circumstances change,
you can complete an address change at your childs school or
complete an Alternate Transportation Request form, and return ______ I am requesting the above name student be ______PICKED UP and/or _____DROPPED OFF at a bus stop within one-half mile of the
it to your school office, they will forward it to the transportation following alternate address:
office for review. No alternate requests will be accepted after
August 4th until September 4th. Requests will be processed in Form must be completed each school year and submitted by July 1. Requests received after July 1, may not be processed until after
the order in which they are received. the beginning of the school year.
Requests made during the school year may take up to 3 school days to begin. Approval will depend on care provider address being
Wishing all our students and their families a safe and fun filled located on an existing bus route for current school year and availability of space on a bus.
summer!
Care Provider Name _________________________________________________ Phone # __________________________

Care Provider Address _________________________________________________________________________________

CARE PROVIDER OR HOME

AM Pick Up
(Must be same all 5 days)
PM Drop Off
(Must be same all 5 days)

The signature below of the parent/guardian constitutes an acknowledgement of an agreement with each of the following items:
A. The above named student must be picked up at the same approved bus top, Monday through Friday.
B. The above named student must be dropped off at the same approved bus stop, Monday through Friday.
C. The pick up and drop off locations may be different from one another.
D. Existing bus routes WILL NOT be modified to accommodate this request.
E. Only requests for long-term change will be approved.
F. Change will not begin until you have been contacted by the Transportation Supervisor.
G. Proof of residency when enrolling or when moving to a new address within the district is required.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ______________________________________________________ Date ________________________

OFFICE USE: Notified: _____ Driver _____Office/Teacher _____Parent ___ Off AM Route ____Off PM Route
Entered: ____ Computer _____Assigned AM ____ Assigned PM ____ Route Sheet ____On AM Route ____On PM Route

P/Formspdrive/Transportation Request Form 4-19-17