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District Information
This month at our monthly Board of
Education meeting I presented what I
like to call the State of the Schools. The
focus of this presentation was to outline
progress for the district and explain what
path we are looking to go down in the
years to come.
In the areas of academic achievement
there are significant signs pointing
towards progress in the classroom, which
are starting to show up on the local report
card for the district. We in the district
understand that there is always room for
growth and are committed to the work.
Over the past two years the district has
received an A in the Progress Component
of the LRC. This demonstrates that our
students are improving their scores by the
equivalent of 2 years worth of growth in
one school year.
Climate and culture is another area where
the district has continued to show growth
Andrew Sprang
Superintendent
in the engagement in school activities.
Our students are involved in numerous
programs whether it is in the arts, DECA,
athletics, civic organizations, National
Honor Society, and many more that are
showcasing their talents not only in the
district, but also at the state and national
levels.
The district has a continuous improvement
plan that focuses on the areas of reading,
math, graduation, and climate. All of
these goals are being restructured over
the course of this year. The goal is to
have the new plan created and to begin
implementation over the summer. The
goals and action steps are being created
with the question in mind, “What can I do
this week to help improve the district?”
Goal setting is an important part of the
work for all in our school community. From
our littlest leaders at Longfellow through
our seniors who will be graduating very
soon, as well as all of our staff we must
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focus on giving our best each and every
day to reach our full potential.
A few key projects to continue our work
towards being the best district that
we can be the district is committed to
developing programs to increase our
use of technology in our classrooms, the
increased development of partnerships
with our business community, expansion
of our course offerings for our students, as
well as continuing our Leader in Me and
LEAD work across the district. Combining
all of these projects together will provide
an opportunity for students from FCS to
be prepared to be the next generation of
leaders in our community, state, nation,
and around the world. With a commitment
to make a difference each day goals no
matter how small or large are attainable.
We look forward to continuing to build
upon the foundation that has been created
and welcome everyone to join the schools
to make a difference for everyone.
asprang@fostoriaschools.org
Spring Brings More Activity
Around Campus
As the warmer weather and longer stretches
of sun are soon to be here there is increased
traffic on the school campuses. It is extremely
important for the safety of our students that
we all be alert as we drive around the schools.
This is especially significant as the JSHS and
Intermediate campuses will also see increased
construction traffic over the next few months. The
traffic patterns that have been established were
created in partnership with the architects, the city,
and the district. The end in mind was to reduce
congestion as much as possible keeping busses
and families dropping off as separate as possible.
There are several key points to remember. The
lane on the south side of the JSHS is a one-way
route heading towards the Intermediate building.
A second key point is the drive in between the
south parking lots for both buildings is an entrance
for busses and an exit for parents dropping off at
the JSHS. All drivers dropping off students for
both buildings should enter on the new drive that
was installed in the fall in the south lot of the JSHS.
Spring weather also brings more students walking
to school and riding their bikes so watching our
speed around the school campuses is very
important as well. Together we can all protect our
students if we follow the guidelines that have been
established.
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Tera Matz
Curriculum Director
High-Stakes Testing
With the first signs of spring also comes the knowledge that testing time is drawing near. I feel it is very important to remind everyone the role that these “high-stakes” assessments play in the
education of our students. Whether we agree or disagree with the idea of “high-stakes” testing, the reality is that these tests do matter and are being used to make important decisions about
our students, educators, schools, district, and community alike. For example: our students’ test results may be used to determine whether a student advances to the next grade level or whether
they receive a diploma; our educators’ test results may impact their evaluations; our school buildings and district test results are used as an accountability measure for the state and directly
impact the results on the our local report card. All of us in Fostoria are directly impacted by the results of these assessments.

There is no doubt that testing season elicits a certain level of stress throughout the district. However, as we enter this season of “high-stakes” testing, I want to be sure to put these tests into
perspective for our students, families, and the community. As important as it is for our students to try their very best— their best is all we can and should ask of them. Placing undue stress and
pressure onto students to achieve can actually be detrimental to their overall performance—many students already have anxiety regarding testing. As adults we need to do our best to ensure
that we are finding the balance between asking our students to work hard, while ensuring we are not placing too much pressure on them.

With all of the focus and effort that goes into preparing for and passing these tests, I encourage all of us to not lose sight of the fact that test scores, while important, are simply one measure
of a student’s strengths and weaknesses—only a snapshot of who that child really is and the things they can do. Unfortunately, these tests do not measure the amazing people we know our
students are. As educators we know our students have amazing abilities both in and out of the classroom. Whether your child has the ability to make others smile, a special musical or athletic
talent, a wonderful sense of humor, or especially empathetic of others – the scores you get will tell you something, but they will not give you a complete picture of what makes each of our
students wonderful.
I encourage you to share this message with your child, and ask that you encourage them to work hard and try their very best throughout this testing season. But also, please remember there
are many ways of being smart and these tests are only one piece of a much larger picture. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. On the last page of the newletter, you will
find some general information reguarding the assessements that will be given this spring - specific grade level dates and schedules will be coming from the respective buildings..

Jenny Abell
Student Services
Greetings from Fostoria City Schools’ Student Services! It is hard to believe that the school year is ¾ of the way over! As we move into the 4th and final 9 weeks of the school year, there
are many happenings in the Student Services/Special Education world. I have a few items to discuss for the future as well as a specific discussion on some current information that I feel
is relevant and necessary.
1. Regarding the Special Education arena, a major change for next year is the implementation of new Evaluation Team Report (ETR) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) forms.
The Ohio Department of Education has updated the current format of both documents, with more significant changes occurring to the IEP. We are required to begin implementing the
new forms during the 2018-19 school year, so any IEP meetings that take place during the remainder of this school year, will contain the forms with which all are familiar. Beginning
in August, however, the new forms will be utilized. All special education and related staff will be trained on these forms prior to school starting so families should plan to see a new
order of items, new sections/questions, and some new procedures and expectations of how meetings are structured. If interested in looking at the new forms, here is the link on the
ODE website:
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Federal-and-State-Requirements/Ohio-Required-and-Optional-Forms-Updated
2. Ready Bodies, Learning Minds is a program that we are hoping to implement at the Preschool level next year. This program would occur during students’ gross motor time and
contains a powerful approach to sensory integration, motor learning, and academic success. The activities are easy to implement in a motor lab format with the hope of building a
broad foundation for function and delivering real, measureable academic improvement. And the students will have fun doing it!
Please have a great 4th quarter and as always, please contact the office of Student Services with any questions or concerns for how to help students with any social-

Happy Spring!
emotional or academic needs! (419) 436-4101.
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Grades PreK – 2 kbauman@fostoriaschools.org

Mrs. Kieffer’s students work together

to build a structure with their base
Kelli Bauman ten blocks while learning place value.
Students were able to build something
after revealing the exact number of the
Principal blocks they were using. Students were
also charged with the task of using the 7
habits during this Math lesson.
PRINCIPAL PRINICIPLES from Mrs. Bauman:
With the hectic and busy schedules in my household, we
often forget to dedicate time for conversation. Last year, we
added a talking stick to our dinner table. We created it in
hopes to practice Habit 5 (seek first to understand, then to be
understood) and really listen with our hearts. We typically ask
for the best part of each family member’s day and pass the
stick around. It’s a rolled up piece of construction paper with
our name and some colored tissue paper glued to it. Nothing
fancy. Recently, I have felt that our conversation has been
lacking depth. In search of deeper conversation I discovered
some tips for asking your child about their school day.

As a principal, I see amazing things happening in our

classrooms every day! It is my hope that students can’t wait
to get home and tell you all about it. Instead of hoping, let’s
bring the conversation to you with some guiding questions-
alternatives to asking “How was school today?”
THE QUESTIONS
With slight wording modifications, these questions can work
with children of all ages:
1. Tell me about a moment today when you felt excited about
what you were learning.
2. Tell me about a moment in class when you felt confused.
3. Think about what you learned and did in school today.
What’s something you’d like to know more about? What’s a
question you have that came from your learning today?
4. Were there any moments today when you felt worried?
When you felt scared?
5. Were there any times today when you felt disrespected by
anyone? Tell me about those moments.
6. Were there times today when you felt that one of your
classmates demonstrated care for you?
7. Were there any moments today when you felt proud of
yourself?
8. Tell me about a conversation you had with a classmate or
friend that you enjoyed.
9. What was challenging about your day?
10. What do you appreciate about your day?
11. What did you learn about yourself today?
12. Is there anything that you’d like to talk about that I might be
able to help you figure out?
13. Is there anything you’re worried about?
14. What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
15. Is there a question you wish I’d ask you about your day?
MORE SUGGESTIONS
The following can help your conversations be positive and
powerful:
• Don’t interrupt. This is a good rule for any conversation, but
especially if you want to get a lot of information out of a kid.
• Ask for more. Simply say, “I’d love to hear more about that...”
Or, “Can you expand on that a little?”
• Ask about feelings. After a child describes an experience,
ask, “How did you feel in that moment? What did you notice
about your feelings?”
• Validate feelings. Whatever your kid feels is normal and okay.
Let them know that. Feelings are okay. Tell them this.
• Tell them it’s not okay for teachers or kids to be unkind or
mean. If they tell you a story about a teacher who yelled or
disrespected them (regardless of what they said or did) let
them know that it’s not okay for an adult to treat them that way.
Same goes for how they are treated by other children.
• Thank them for sharing with you. Always appreciate their
honesty and willingness to share the highlights and bright
spots, as well as the difficult moments. This will fuel their
confidence in telling you more.
SOURCE:
https://www.edutopia.org/
Longfellow and Riley staff demonstrates
habit 6 by working together to synergize.
Each team, made up of staff from all levels
PK-2 was challenged with the task of
creating the tallest tower out of a few office
supplies. The staffs from both schools have
been working together to promote vertical
alignment and prepare for moving into one
building in the 2019 school year.
The sports leadership team, lead by Mr. Whipple and Ms. Kaltenbach,
recently learned about scooter hockey. Students enjoyed the new experience
of playing floor hockey on scooters. The team gives students a chance to
learn about games and sports and promotes healthy living.
Dr. Recess
All staff, PK-2, recently participated in professional development related
to recess and the trouble free playground with Dr. Curt Hinson, otherwise
known as “Dr. Recess”. The program provides schools with a practical
6-Step approach to solving the problems associated with recess in
the elementary school. Dr. Hinson has spent more than two decades
analyzing not only the physical
aspects of children’s games, but
the social/emotional content as well.
His ideas have helped thousands
of schools nationwide make recess
a pleasurable time for both children
and school staff members. Dr.
Hinson uses games and activities
that focus on social/emotional skill
development to help kids learn to
become responsible for their own
actions. Recess provided training
on simple games that cause less
conflict for students and promote
social inclusion. It is our hope that
the skills and activities learned will
allow for recess to be a time of social
emotional development and fun for
all students.
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419-436-4125 Fostoria Intermediate Elementary School
kbernal@fostoriaschools.org
Kori Bernal
Principal
From the Desk of Mrs. Bernal
State testing is right around the corner. Testing can be a very stressful
time. It is important as the cheerleaders for our children, that we help
them be successful and encourage them to try their best. The purpose
of state testing is to track student achievement. The test results give us
insight into each child’s progress as well as the progress of our schools.
It is important for our students that we have the tools and results needed
to measure student learning.
Here are some important test taking tips:
Be Prepared: Know when your child is testing. A letter with the testing
schedule with dates and times will be sent home. Try your hardest not to
have appointments or vacations scheduled during those times. Prepare
to have them to school on time. Our first bell rings at 8:15 for students
to get to class but they can be here as early as 8 am. Students that
arrive after testing starts will not be allowed to take the test that day.
Sometimes situations of being tardy or having to do a makeup test can
add to anxiety. Have your child lay out all testing materials they may
need the night before. In addition to testing materials have them get their
campus wear and school gear around the night before. Being prepared
the night before will make the morning leading up to testing be stress
free.
Eat nutritional meals: Giving your child breakfast the day of testing is
crucial. A nutritional breakfast gets their brains in gear to be focused
and functioning at its highest. Not only is breakfast essential for nutrition
but a healthy lunch and dinner will fuel our body for the next day. A well-
fueled body functions better.
Talk with your child: The night before the test, have a talk with your
child about testing. Sit with them or get at a level that you can make
eye contact while talking. Assure your child that the most important part
of testing is simply doing the best that they can. Ask them about their
worries and fears with testing and come up with strategies to help them
cope with them. Continue to reassure them that their best work and
effort are the most important.
Prepare them for testing: Make sure your student knows to ask questions
about the testing directions before testing starts if they do not understand
what is expected of them. If your student should find themselves stuck
on a question remind them it’s okay to skip it and come back later. If
they lose too much time on one question they may run out of time in the
end. Skipping and coming back allows them to get through what they
do know and focus on the ones they don’t in more detail later. Once
they finish tell them to take the time to double check their questions and
answers. Students have to wait quietly in the classroom while others
finish so what better use of their time than to go back over it and possibly
find questions and answers they may have rushed the first time!
Grades 3 – 6
Special Teachers
Tech:
We will continue with a variety of new programs this spring.  Sixth graders have been working in PowerPoint
Presentations learning to create slides with animations, transitions and hyperlinks.  We will start google slides soon
using what we learned in PowerPoint. As for the fifth graders, they have been working in Google Sheets learning
how to use data to create various types of charts and edit those charts. Our fourth grade students are working on
learning how to create a bi-fold informative brochure. While the third grade students have continually progressed
with learning how to create a document using various features such as: changing font, font size, inserting headers
and images. During the final quarter of this year all students will get to learn how to use coding at different levels to
enhance their knowledge of how computers and gaming works.  This is what the students look forward to all year.
Art:
This spring students have been working hard with sculpture.
They have been very good at putting first things first to make
masterpieces out of clay. Each grade has been making
something unique and fun. 6th grade has been building clay
looms that they will weave in. 5th grade are sculpting clay
fish. 4th grade will be sculpting elephants and 3rd grade
will be constructing owls. May 10th is our Arts Festival
showcasing fine art and musical talent from 4:30-6:30 pm.
Music:
The 3rd Grade classes are learning about different
composers including Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Liszt and
Rossini.  They have been learning dances of different genre
and have enjoyed the rhythm game of Wonder Ball.
The 4th Grade classes are continuing to learn how to play
the recorder and are learning the choreography to the songs
from “It’s Saturday”.  They will be playing their recorders and
singing in a program in May.
The 5th Grade classes have been learning about Opera.  We
continue to review the World and Orchestral Instrumentals Caption: Dustin Beck (5th Grade) is
as well as the composers and the music period timeline. putting the finishing touches on his
The 6th Grade classes are writing about how music is clay fish.
important in their everyday life.  We are using the example of
movie music as the subject. Also, the students are listening
PE:
to many different genre of music and are able to choose the
correct style from a list.
Since the start of the second semester, our classes
have been busy with basketball, floor hockey and
getting ready for the spring fitness testing.  At this
point, we have have an 88.9% success rate for our
lead measure (100% of students will be able to jog
for 2 minutes without stopping or walking) for our
WIG (The class average for the PACER test will
increase  by an average of 5 laps). 5th graders are
also being assessed for the Ohio Physical Education
Assessment.
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Grades 7 – 12 dbauman@fostoriaschools.org

Drew Bauman
Principal
Upon our return from Spring Break students will begin taking the spring administration of
the Ohio State Tests, which will begin on Tuesday, April 3rd. The table below identifies
which tests students in grades 7 and 8 will be taking this year.

English/Language Arts Math Science

7 th
X X Naija Miller, a junior member of DECA at Fostoria High
8th X X X School, competed at the state DECA contest in the
Apparel and Accessory category, earning 2nd place
Students in grades 9 – 11 will take end of course exams based on their enrollment in the out of 48 students. Naija’s competition this year was
following seven courses: comprised of students that earned 1st - 5th place at
Throughout the testing window daily testing updates will be communicated via Facebook the district competition in late January. There are 11
DECA districts across Ohio, with hundreds of students
English 9 Algebra I Biology Government competing at each one.
In the first portion of the competition students complete
English 10 Geometry a 100 question objective test on business and marketing
foundations. Next, students go through a preliminary
and our Remind messaging app. Information will include which classes will be testing event, which includes a problem solving role-play. In the
and at what times. The subjects, teachers and class periods that are testing that day will preliminary round students have to place in the top two
be included.
in their heat of 12 competitors. Those who qualify for the
The end of course exams are part of Ohio’s current graduation requirements. For each finals are then required to complete a second role-play
of the seven tests, a student earns one to five graduation points. Students have the activity.
potential to earn a total of 35 points. To meet this graduation option, a student must earn For the second year in a row Naija will be advancing to
a minimum number of 18 points from all tests. This graduation option gives students the national competition, having placed 2nd last year
flexibility in accumulating 18 points. A high score on one test can balance a low score as a sophomore in the same category and competing
on another test. A student must earn a total of at least four points on English tests, four in Anaheim, California. Naija will be traveling to
points on math tests and six points Atlanta, Georgia for this year’s nationals. Naija will be
PERFORMANCE GRADUATION on science and social studies tests. accompanied by her family and Fostoria High School
Not only do the scores on these tests Marketing instructor and DECA advisor, Michele Hollister.
LEVEL POINTS impact student graduation, they are
also reflected in the State Report
Advanced 5 Card for our school and district. It Fostoria Junior/Senior High School will
is vital that students get adequate host its annual “Over & Up” event on
Accelerated 4 rest, eat a good meal and challenge Thursday, May 17th from 5:00 – 6:30
Proficient 3 themselves to perform at their best. p.m. All 6th grade students and their
Our goal is to demonstrate that families are invited to attend this event
Basic 2 students have the skills needed to in preparation for their transition to 7th
be successful in the classroom now grade during the 2018 – 2019 school year.
Limited 1 and in their individual endeavors in
The evening will include a presentation
the future.
over key information for incoming junior
high students, a scavenger-hunt to
help students acclimate and become
more familiar with their future building
and teachers, and a free dinner for all
attendees provided by FJSHS and the
Fostoria City Schools food service.
*The 5th and 6th grade Spring Band
Concert is being held the same evening and will begin at 7:00 p.m. at FIES. Mrs. Olenik has shared that
students will have ample time to attend the Over & Up event and still report for concert preparations.

In addition to their recent

accomplishments at the District
contest, the Fostoria High School
band was also awarded the
GRAMMY Signature Community
The Fostoria High School band performed at the Ohio Music Education Association Large Schools Award by the Recording
Group District contest and received a Superior rating, or “Rating I”. OMEA describes a Academy’s GRAMMY Museum
Rating I as “An outstanding performance with very few technical errors and exemplifying for their outstanding efforts in high
a truly musical expression. This rating should be reserved for the truly outstanding school music education. The award
performance.” Large Group Adjudicated Events are for ensembles with larger numbers also included a $2,000 grant to aid
of performers. These groups perform three prepared compositions for a panel of three the band’s efforts to provide music
adjudicators. High school groups also perform a piece they are seeing for the first time. education to our students.
As a result of the building fire in January band students and directors added additional GRAMMY Signature Schools is
practices outside of regular school hours in an effort to make up for some of the a program dedicated to music
instructional time lost during the displacement. They were permitted to perform out of education in public high schools.
district by the OMEA as a result of the displacement, giving them one extra week of The partner-supported program
preparation. Despite all of the obstacles and changes to their normal contest preparations, grants need-based cash awards
the FHS band exceeded all expectations and performed beautifully. As a result of their
performance at the District contest they have earned the right to compete at the OMEA of two types: Community Awards
Large Group State contest on Saturday, April 28th at Findlay High School (time of and Enterprise Awards. For more
performance is TBD). This is the band’s third trip to the state competition in the last four information on our Community
years. Congratulations to the band students, Head Band Director Steve Kauffman and Award Program feel free to visit
Assistant Band Director Bridget Olenik. www.grammyintheschools.com.
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Michele Wolf,
Athletic
Director
As our spring teams are now full
swing into their seasons, here is a
brief reflection on the successes
of our winter programs. The girl’s
basketball team finished with an
overall record of 4-19. League
honors include Junior Tyriana
Settles (1st Team) and  Senior
Evion Taylor (Honorable Mention),
both of which also earned the
same honors at the District
level. The swim team recently
finished up a successful season
with continual growing numbers.
Senior and 4 year letterman, Tony
Costello, qualified for the District
meet at BGSU for the 3rd year in
a row where he posted a personal
record in both the 200 free and
100 free events. The wrestling
team was very young this year and
relatively low numbers, but still
had great sectional performances
from Junior Shawn Vilaisack
and Senior Colin Drake, while
Sophomore Roger Hall advanced
to the District tournament in
Defiance. The bowling team also
had a very young squad but saw
an individual District Qualifier
out of Freshman Josh McCarley.
The boy’s basketball team
capped their season off with an
overall record of 3-20. This was
the first year for Head Coach
Thom Loomis, who restarted the
Booster Basketball program for
boys grades 4-6. Players earning
District honors included Senior
Kasey Finsel (Academic Award),
Senior Jace Boff (Academic
Award), Junior Aneas Cousin
(Honorable Mention), Senior Trae
Anderson (Honorable Mention),
and Junior Maalik Tucker
(Honorable Mention). Those
earning league honors included
Aneas Cousin (2nd Team), Maalik
Tucker (Honorable Mention),
and Trae Anderson (Honorable
Mention). Congratulations to
the 8th grade boy’s basketball
team who advanced to the NBC
Championship but lost to an
unbeaten Rossford team, finishing
in 2nd place.
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SPRING
SCHEDULES
VARSITY BASEBALL
DATE PLACE TIME
4/3/2018 H 4:45 PM
OPPONENT
Fremont
4/5/2018
4/9/2018
A
H
5:00 PM
4:45 PM
Hopewell Loudon
Lake
4/10/2018 A 5:00 PM New Riegel*
4/11/2018 A 4:45 PM Eastwood
4/12/2018 H 4:45 PM Seneca East*
4/16/2018 H 4:45 PM Woodmore
4/18/2018 A 4:45 PM Genoa
4/20/2018 H 4:45 PM Rossford
4/21/2018 A 10:00 AM North Baltimore @ 5thThird*
4/23/2018 A 4:45 PM Elmwood
4/25/2018 H 4:45 PM Otsego
4/27/2018 A 4:45 PM Lake
4/28/2018 A 11:00 AM Tiffin DH
4/30/2018 H 4:45 PM Eastwood
5/2/2018 A 4:45 PM Woodmore
5/4/2018 H 4:45 PM Genoa
5/5/2018 H 10:00 AM Wynford DH
5/7/2018 A 4:45 PM Rossford
5/9/2018 H 4:45 PM Elmwood
5/10/2018 H 4:45 PM Sandusky
5/11/2018 A 4:45 PM Otsego
VARSITY SOFTBALL
DATE PLACE TIME OPPONENT
4/3/2018 H 4:45 PM Fremont
4/5/2018 A 5:00 PM Hopewell Loudon
4/9/2018 H 4:45 PM Lake
4/11/2018 A 4:45 PM Eastwood
4/12/2018 A 5:00 PM Seneca East
4/16/2018 H 4:45 PM Woodmore
4/18/2018 A 4:45 PM Genoa
4/20/2018 H 4:45 PM Rossford
4/21/2018 H 10:00 AM Woodward DH
4/23/2018 A 4:45 PM Elmwood
4/25/2018 H 4:45 PM Otsego
4/27/2018 A 4:45 PM Lake
4/28/2018 H 11:00 AM Tiffin Columbian DH
4/30/2018 H 4:45 PM Eastwood
5/2/2018 H 4:45 PM Woodmore
5/4/2018 H 4:45 PM Genoa
5/7/2018 A 4:45 PM Rossford
5/9/2018 H 4:45 PM Elmwood
5/11/2018 A 4:45 PM Otsego
BOYS TENNIS
DATE PLACE TIME OPPONENT
4/2/2018 A 4:30pm Bowling Green
4/4/2018 A 4:15pm Sandusky
4/6/2018 A 4:30pm Bluffton
4/9/2018 H 4:30pm Fremont Ross
4/10/2018 A 4:30pm Rossford
4/11/2018 A 4:00pm St. Johns Jesuit
4/13/2018 H 4:30pm Oak Harbor
4/14/2018 A 9:00am Willard Invite
4/17/2018 H 4:30pm Bucyrus
4/18/2018 H 4:30pm Springfield
4/19/2018 A 4:30am Kenton
4/20/2018 H 4:30pm Rossford
4/23/2018 A 4:30 PM Crestline
4/25/2018 H 4:30pm Tiffin Columbian
4/27/2018 H 4:30pm Oregon Clay
4/30/2018 H 4:30pm Ada
5/1/2018 A 4:30pm Bucyrus
5/2/2018 A 4:30 PM Fremont St. Joe
5/7/2018 H 4:30pm Whitmer
VARSITY TRACK
DATE PLACE TIME OPPONENT
4/7/2018 A 9:00am Lakota Invite
4/10/2018 A 4:30pm NBC Dual @ Elmwood
4/17/2018 H 4:30pm NBC Dual w/Eastwood
4/21/2018 H 9:00am Fostoria Athletic Booster Invite
4/24/2018 A 4:30pm NBC Tri at Rossford w/Genoa
4/27/2018
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Human Trafficking...
...is becoming more and more
of a problematic topic, and Ohio
has become known as one of
the nation’s leading locations for
Human Trafficking. It is extremely
important that we, as school staff
and parents, can recognize and
make a difference in reducing
the likelihood that it could with
our students and children. One
way to help with this awareness
is to understand how phone and
device applications (Apps) can
be utilized by perpetrators to lure
in unknowing victims. Therefore,
here are 15 apps that every parent
and teacher should be aware of to
ensure that necessary changes to
their child’s access to them may be
made. Additionally, many of these
are also vehicles for cyber-bullying
which often carries into school
time and negatively affects student
relationships and academic
performance.
Fostoria City Schools
15 Apps that every parent and
teacher should know about
that could facilitate human
trafficking and bullying:
1. Tinder- uses GPS Tracking;
minors and adults can use,
rating system can be used for
bullying
2. Snapchat- popular for
sexting, even though the
images disappear, users
can take screen shots of the
images to use
3. Blendr- uses GPS and is not
authenticated so perpetrators
can find minors or anyone
they are looking for; also
used for sexting and has a
“hotness” rating that can be
used for bullying
4. Kik Messenger- Popular for
sexting, no parental controls
and no authentication so easy
for perps to find people
5. Whisper- anonymous
confession app so people
can posts pics, videos, etc. of
someone who isn’t them; also
uses GPS so easy to track
people
6. Ask.fm- used almost
exclusively by kids- its
anonymous question-
asking leads o relentless
consequence-free bullying
and there are 9 suicide cases
related to this app in the UK
7. Yik Yak- allows users to post
200-character messages
which can be viewed by the
500 people closest to them as
determined by GPS- makes
them easy to find and grab
8. Poof, Hidden Apps, Hide It
Pro, App Lock- all are for kids
to hide apps on their phones
that they can still use despite
their parents not being able to
see them on their devices
9. Omgele- video chatting app-
although you don’t identify
yourself, it’s pretty easy for
kids to make friends with a
predator and it’s known to be
a predator favorite
10. Down- dating app connected
to FB which allows you to
classify your friends and
willingness to “hook up” with
them which creates “normalcy”
for sexual “hook-ups”
11. Oovoo- video chat up to 12
people at a time- if not using
the privacy settings, kids can
chat with ANYONE and is
“stranger-danger city”.
12. Meerkat/Periscope- live
streaming that could allow
students to stream nude
content which prevokes
predators
13. MeetMe- uses GPS to meet
new people who live nearby-
linked to FB and no age
verification so location is
easily accessible to predators
14. Skout- flirting app used to
meet people- has no age
verification and although the
teen version is more safe,
it can be bypassed leaving
children open to adult sector
or Scout
15. ChatRoulette- video chat site
matching you randomly with
someone around the globe
and there are no barriers to
who they are or what they are
doing
Talk open and honestly with your
children about on-line safety,
stay up-to-date on social media
and on-line trends, and please
feel free to share this list other
parents, friends, etc! Students
with disabilities are often the
most vulnerable population
and therefore, need the most
guidance and support. Thank
you for your help with this!
Jenny Abell
Director of Student Services

Dates of
Assessment Assessment Who Takes
Window Information This?
Ohio’s Early Learning Assessment (ELA) The assessment is designed to aid teachers in
determining where children are in their readiness for kindergarten. The Early Learning As-
February 15 – May 14 All Pre School Students
sessment will provide information for teachers about children from early preschool to kinder-
garten.
Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA) Is an English language profi-
Any K-12 Student Identified as an
February 5 – March 30 ciency assessment composed of four tests, which measure a student’s skills in four key domains
English Learner
(listening, reading, writing, and speaking).
Students in grades 3 – HS identified as
Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Is aligned to Ohio’s Learn-
having a significant cognitive disability
February 20 – April 13 ing Standards–Extended (OLS-E) and designed to allow students with significant cognitive
*Replaces the Ohio State Assessments
disabilities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in an appropriately rigorous assessment.
for these students
ACT (Paper Testing) State law requires districts to administer the state-funded ACT to all
March 20 Grade 11
grade 11 students in the spring of the school year.
Ohio State Tests: English Language Arts State achievement tests tell us how well our stu-
dents are growing in the knowledge and skills outlined in Ohio’s Learning Standards. These Grade 3-8 ELA
April 3 –April 23 tests help guide and strengthen future teaching so we can be sure that we are preparing our Grades 9-12 Students taking English
students for long-term success in school, college, careers and life. Test results also allow cit- Language Arts I and II
izens to know how their local schools are performing compared to others around the state.
Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Is an academic goal set for an educator’s students at
April 3 – April 20 the start of a course/year. It represents the most important learning that is aligned to their All Students PK-12
standards and sets an appropriate growth goal for students.
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmarking Assessment System (BAS) Is used to identify a stu-
April 3 – May 18 dent’s current reading level and progress along text levels over time. Evaluates students’ read- Grades K-3
ing and comprehension ability and assesses individual growth and reading level.
Ohio State Tests: Mathematics, Science, & Social Studies State achievement tests tell us Grades 3-8 Math
how well our students are growing in the knowledge and skills outlined in Ohio’s Learning Grade 5 & 8 Science
Standards. These tests help guide and strengthen future teaching so we can be sure that we are Grades 9-12 Algebra I, Geometry,
April 16 – May 4
preparing our students for long-term success in school, college, careers and life. Test results Biology or Physical Science (class
also allow citizens to know how their local schools are performing compared to others around of 2018 only), American History and
the state. American Government.
Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) MAP
All Students
Growth is a computer adaptive test that provides teachers with information to help them de-
April 16 – May 4 Grades K-10 ELA & Math
liver appropriate content for each student and determine each student’s academic growth over
Grades 3-8 Science
time.
Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Post Assessment Window for Computer-Based Assess-
April 16 – May 4 All Students PK-12
ments
Second Semester/Final Exams Assesses the most important learning/concepts over the
May 22 – May 24 Grades 7-12
course of the semester.

Chart by
Tera Matz, Curriculum DIrector