Fostoria Intermediate 1202 H.L. Ford Drive

Phone: 419-436-4125

Fax: 419-436-4169

Fostoria City Schools

Inside this issue

Principals Message .....................1

Asst. Principals Message ............2

4th Grade Music Program ...........2

Guidance News ...........................3

Wax Museum ..............................3

Group S.T.A.R. .............................3

PTO Carnival ................................4

Leaders of the Month ..................4/5

Teacher Requests ........................5

Redmen Pride Days .....................5

Literacy Specialist ........................6

Volunteers Needed .....................6

Dates to Remember

April 6 & 7 - WAIVER DAYS - NO SCHOOL

April 8 - School resumes

April 9 - Family Math Night

April 16 - Wax Museum

April 20 - BOE 6:00 pm

April 20 - PTO Meeting 6:45 pm

April 21 - 3rd Grade OAA

April 21 - Camp Willson Parent Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm

April 24 - Redmen Pride Day

April 24 - Midterms sent home

April 24 - PTO Carnival

April 26 - Fine Arts Festival @ FJSHS - 1:00-4:30pm

April 30 - 6th Grade Over & Up Transition Night

From the Desk of Mrs. Matz Below is the testing schedule for the upcoming PARCC EOY, OCBA & Third Grade Reading OAA, please look to see when your child/children will be taking tests, and plan appointments, etc. accordingly. It is very important that all students are here on testing days. Make up tests will be administered if necessary, but time is limited.

April Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 9

Third Grade Assessment Dates: Schermer, Binkley, Noel, Ellis

Grade 3 Reading Grade 3 Math/Adv. Math 4

4/21 4/14 4/15

Third Grade Assessment Dates: Ross, Reino, Golamb, Multiage

Grade 3 Reading Grade 3 Math

4/21 4/16 4/17

Fourth Grade Assessment Dates

Grade 4 ELA Grade 4 Math Grade 4 Social Studies

4/13 4/16 4/17

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Fifth Grade Assessment Dates

Grade 5 ELA Grade 5 Math Grade 5 Science

4/13 4/20 4/22

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Sixth Grade Assessment Dates

Grade 6 ELA Grade 6/7 Math Grade 6 Social Studies

4/14 4/15

4/23 4/24

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FROM THE DESK OF MR. RENZ

Teach Kids to Resolve Conflicts Well

Peaceful conflict resolution is a skill

you can teach your child. Begin by

modeling positive ways to work

through differences, and then con-

sider these tips:

Teaching Conflict Resolution

Teach your child to use I messages. This can be trickier than it

sounds. You want your child to learn effective I messages, such as I

am mad that my toy is broken, rather than I hate that you broke my

toy! Effective I messages identify what a person is feeling and why

without blaming.

Focus on the conflict at hand. When people get upset, they tend to

drag in past transgressions to fuel their anger. Focus on working

through only the current conflict.

Listen. Ask kids how they suggest the conflict be resolved. Too often,

parents try to intervene too quickly and take charge of the situation.

Give kids the chance to work through differences.

Encourage kids to admit when theyve made a mistake. Its important

for kids to realize when theyve done something wrong and to admit it.

Brainstorm specific solutions. When kids are new to resolving conflicts,

they often dont know how to solve them. Sometimes having an adult

name a variety of solutions can help kids begin to think of what works

for themand what doesnt. Over time (and with practice), theyll come

up with their own creative solutions.

Praise your child when you see him resolving conflicts well. Resolving

conflicts peacefully is a complex skill. Notice what your child is doing

right (such as calming down before trying to talk it out) rather than what

he is doing wrong.

Modeling effective conflict resolution skills and encouraging kids to peace-

fully address disagreements is the first step in raising kids who can effec-

tively solve conflicts. By starting the process at home, you can ensure that

your kids get started on the right track when it comes to conflict resolution.

http://www.parentfurther.com/discipline-values/conflict/teaching

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4th Grade Spring

Music Program

On Sunday, April 26,

2015, the 4th Grade

Music Classes of the

Intermediate Building

will present their spring

program at 2:00 pm in

the Fostoria High

School PAC. The stu-

dents will play their re-

corders and then pre-

sent songs from I NEED

A VACATION!

Schoolwork, choir re-

hearsal, track practice

plus my paper route?!

How can I possibly get

all of this done!?! I

NEED A VACATION!!

Whether it's a relaxing

day at the beach, a car

trip or a thrilling base-

ball game, the students

will sing about all the

possibilities for the va-

cation of their lives.

This performance is the

first of many during the

Fine Arts Festival. Plan

to join the 4th Grades

for their program and

then stay and enjoy the

other musical groups

and see the great art

work from the talented

students of Fostoria

City Schools!

In the next several weeks, I will be talking

with students about Attitude and Self-Control. We

will focus specifically on having a positive atti-

tude, making good choices, resisting temptations

(even when it is difficult), and taking responsibil-

ity for our own choices and actions. We will also

focus on self-reliance, self-discipline, and using

good judgment when problem solving.

If your son/daughter expressed an interest in

participating in a Family Support Group, more in-

formation, including a permission slip, will be sent

home soon.

As always, if you have any questions or

concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me by

phone at 419-436-4125 ext. 3203 or by email at

bsanford@fostoriaschools.org.

Happy Spring!

Bethany Zambori-Sanford, Guidance Counselor

FROM THE GUIDANCECOUNSELOR

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The third grade teachers will be hosting a wax museum on Thursday April, 16 from 6:00 until 7:00 pm at FIES. Stu-dents in various classes across the building were able to choose a person they were interested in learning more about and have conducted research over the past few months. Students have been hard at work cre-ating a display to enhance their pres-entation at the museum. The evening of the museum, students will be dressed as their famous person and will be sharing interesting information they have learned while completing research. All students and parents are invited to join us in learning more about these famous individuals!

WAX MUSEUM

GROUP S.T.A.R.

Bridge Home Health

& Hospice presents

GROUP S.T.A.R.

(Special Times Al-

ways Remembered)

2015. It is a series of

workshops designed

to allow youth ages 6

-12 to express their

feelings, receive sup-

port from peers and

create lasting memo-

ries of their deceased

loved ones. Parent/

Guardians must reg-

ister children at

least one week prior

to the scheduled

group. Workshops

are held in Findlay,

Bowling Green, and

Ottawa. Brochures

are available in the

FIES main office.

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LEADERS OF THE MONTH Seth Tatum leads by example by following all directions and is very helpful to everyone he meets. Great job Seth! Miss Binkley Trevor Barchus shows leadership inside and outside of the classroom by helping pick up trash in the hallways, showing respect towards teachers, and working well with his peers. Miss Golamb Elijah Kiser has started participating more in class discussions, continues to complete his work neatly, and he is a great role model for others. Mrs. Noel Joshua Haynes is a great role model in our class who is dependable, responsible and eager to learn! Joshua listens and helps others in our room. He is prompt with returning his homework and completes multiple tasks throughout the day. I am pleased with his initiative to go beyond classroom expectations and learn more about fourth grade math vocabulary! Mrs. Reino Clayton Nye has worked very hard to become a leader in our classroom, and he does a great job of leading by example. Clayton is meticulous about completing his work and remembers to ask questions when he doesn't understand. He is always willing to lend a helping hand, and I'm very proud of the changes he made this year. Mrs. Ross Mason Moyer has made good choices this month. He has become a good example for others. He participates in class, does his homework regularly, and follows the class-room and school rules. Mrs. Schermer James McCaskill is a great worker and is always willing to help. Mrs. Schreiner Ella Brose is always responsible with her work, and she demonstrates good character in class. Mrs. Armstrong Keilani Maragne was not only an excellent leader in March, but she is a leader every month! She is a very bright student who works hard to always get good grades. She is a friend to all her classmates. She is a leader in her reading group and always is on task. She has had all her homework assignments finished on time this entire school year! Miss Bartz

PTO CARNIVAL

When: Friday

April 24th

Time: 5:00-8:00 pm

Location: FIES

Inflatables, games,

50/50, Raffle

Baskets and food

Get your pre-sale

tickets at any Ele-

mentary School

from April 16-23.

Pre-sale tickets are

5 for $1.00

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LEADERS OF THE MONTHCONT. Devin Reed is a leader in our classroom by being friendly with everyone. She also helps stu-dents that need it. Mrs. Linhart Johnathan Leitch is very kind and helpful to everyone he meets! Mrs. Riedlinger Harmony Costilla is a great leader because she is an outstanding role model of how to be proactive in school. She is a responsible student who consistently completes her homework and in-class assignments with great care. Finally, Harmony sets goals for herself and priori-tizes her time, making sure she "puts first things first". - Mrs. Sharkey Micheal Randolph does an excellent job participating in class and sharing his thoughts and ideas with us. Mrs. Terres Emma Maynard is a leader in class through her enthusiastic desire to participate and her motivation to be successful. Emma is a kind and polite student who is a model of excellent behavior. Mrs. Click Noah Curtiss consistently shows excitement for learning. He especially enjoys the content in science. Mrs. Hossler Shane Haas is a terrific helper. After school, he always searches for ways to assist the teacher in the classroom. He is friendly to his classmates and has a positive attitude. Mrs. Hushour Austin Daniels is a very hard working student, and he sets an example for all students to follow. He is kind to his classmates and is always willing to help others! Miss Jennison Morgen Freeman always tries her best and takes pride in all of her work. Mrs. Lewis Dezerea Miranda comes to class each day. She has a positive attitude and puts forth her best effort. Mrs. Costello Savannah Barringer has given an outstanding effort all year and demonstrated outstanding citizenship. Mr. Kramer Allyson Keckler has worked very hard this year to improve as a student and in other areas, and her effort is paying off. Great job, Allyson! Mrs. Miller Josh McCarley works hard in class and does a nice job on his assignments. Mrs. Riley Jasmine Herrera is a good student that tries her best at everything and does a very good job for me on a day to day basis! Mr. Smith Jaden Dessausure is a positive role model for other students and is always responsible and dependable. Jaden completes all work on time and uses good judgment in her decisions. Mrs. Stone Marcos Torres participates in class discussions, treats others well, and tries to be the best person he can be by working hard and doing the right things. Mrs. Ward

TEACHER

REQUESTS

If you wish to request

your childs teacher

for next school year

and have a valid aca-

demic reason, forms

are available in the

school office. Please

stop in to complete

the form by Friday,

April 17th. We will do

our best to honor all

requests, but it is im-

portant that we bal-

ance our classes.

Fluency

Often when students are encouraged to read fluently they think they have to read quickly. While this is a part of it, fluency is not the same as reading fast. Fluency actually involves three key as-pects of reading: rate, accuracy, and expression.

3 Aspects

Rate- Students need to read at a pace, or speed, appropriate for the level of text difficulty. By the end of each grade level students should be reading at: (3rd) 97-117 words correct per minute (4th) 113-133 words correct per minute (5th) 129-149 words correct per minute (6th) 140-160 words correct per minute

Accuracy- Correctly identifying words is key to fluent reading. This includes words the students can sound out, those that they memorize, and words with complex or irregular spelling patterns. Expression- Fluent readers read dialogue the way a character would say it. They speed up when the action in a story gets exciting, and they slow down on difficult parts of the text. This means fluent readers decode and comprehend what theyre reading at the same time.

What you can do at home to help:

1-Have your child read daily. It is recommended that children read 20 minutes every day. 2-Echo Read-You read a sentence, and then have your child repeat the sentence after you. 3-Choral Read-You and your child read a passage together at the same time. 4-Reread previously read stories or passages. This works best with a one-two page passage, or short story. 5-Many teachers send home weekly reading fluency passages for practice. It takes one or two minutes a day to practice these passages. Practice these with your child. Youll be amazed at their improvement over the course of the year!

Happy Reading, Mrs. Dawn Skornicka

FROM THE LITERACY SPECIALIST

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