Fostoria Jr./Sr.

High School
Tom Grine, Principal
tgrine@fostoriaschools.org

1001 Park Ave, Fostoria OH 44830 Phone: 419-436-4110 Fax: 419-436-4118 Drew Bauman, Asst. Principal Tim Murray, Asst. Principal/AD
dbauman@fostoriaschools.org tmurray@fostoriaschools.org

Upcoming Events Nov. 10th Booster Volleyball Game Nov. 26th ASVAB Testing Dec. 5th Student Council Bloodmobile Dec. 9th Holiday Choir Concert Dec. 15th Holiday Band Concert Dec 17th19th 1st Semester Exams

Dear Parents and Guardians, Fostoria City Schools is pleased to announce that we are now able to send announcements (i.e., closings/delays, etc.) via SMS text messaging to your mobile phones. If you would like to receive these announcements as text messages, please do the following: 1. Ensure your school has your cell phone number on file.* *If the school did not have your cell phone number on file and you contact them to add it, Wait at least 24 hours before proceeding to Step 2. 2. From your cell phone, text the word Join to the number 56360.** **If our School Connect messaging system finds a match for your number in its database, you will receive a confirmation message thanking you for joining school alerts.

At any time, you can unsubscribe by texting Stop to 56360. 3. Create a contact on your phone with the name of your school or school district (if you have children in multiple schools in the district), or another meaningful name, and the phone number 56360. Then when you receive a text from this number, you know who is sending it. Thank you, Andrew Sprang, Superintendent

Inside this issue:

Text Message Information Thanksgiving Dinner Student News Guidance News 1 1 2 3

November 27, 2013 11:00 1:00 p.m. Annual Community Dinner Fostoria Jr/Sr High Menu Traditional Turkey Dinner Dinner is freedonations are welcome.
If interested in making a donation,, please contact Holly Reinbolt, Food Service Supervisor419-436-4114 or e-mail: hreinbolt@fostoriaschoolls.org

Student News
EMPTY BOWLS The Empty Bowls project was

successful this year in raising over $500.00 for the Sharing kitchen and Fostoria Food Pantry. There are a few bowls left and we will continue to accept any further donations to this

worthy cause that our students are proud to sponsor.

Redmen Night @ Dells Every Tuesday and Saturday, during the basketball season Dells will donate a portion of sales to the REDMEN Boys Basketball program. Be sure to stop by with family and friends and enjoy a great meal.

Honor Roll
Students who made the Honor Roll the first nine weeks of school were treated to a Pizza Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 6th during lunch periods. We would like to thank the members of the Wesley United Methodist Church who help sponsor these events for our students.

Congratulations to all of our

Honor Roll Pizza Party!!!!!!

HONOR ROLL students and their outstanding achievements.

Student Achievement
November Rotary Student of the Month CONGRATULATIONS Yessenia Ramirez Harsh Bilodiya
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GUIDANCE NEWS
Upcoming Testing
The American Legion will be hosting the annual Americanism Test to all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Tuesday, November 5. We will have three testing sessions one for each grade level throughout the day. Social Studies teachers have study guides for any student wishing to put in extra time preparing. Competing students have the opportunity to win scholarship money for winning scores so give your best effort!! Any Sophomore with a 3.0 or The Academic Boosters is a parent orbetter GPA has been invited to ganization started over 15 years ago to take the PSAT test with our Jun- support academics at Fostoria Junior ior Class. This is the competiSenior High School There are only 3 tion that determines National meetings per year and MINIMAL work Merit Scholinvolved for those wishars!! Stuing to join. Anyone indents were terested in joining, Students have an opportunity to win given pracplease contact Sharon scholarship money for winning scores Krupp at 419-436-4110 tice tests to get ready for ext. 2425. the big day.

How to Handle Rumors

Some people spread rumors as a way to intimidate others and gain status or popularity. But spreading rumors as a way to turn people against someone is a form of bullyingand it can have serious consequences for the person doing it. Spreading unkind gossip in person or online is not a decent or mature way to act. In fact, seeing someone else getting bullied makes other people feel bad. It affects everyone in the environment. We dont have to be good friends with everyone or even like everyone. But not liking another person doesnt give someone the right to spread rumors, gossip, or putdowns. Acting like this shows a lack of courage. Its a false way to gain popularity or status in the group. Real popularity comes from feeling comfortable with ourselves. People who are truly well liked treat everyone with respect and fairness. They dont put other people down or try to gain power by having followers. Theyre confident and sure of themselves, so they dont have to resort to this kind of behavior. So what can you do if you find yourself the target of rumors and social bullying? Turn to a trusted adult for support. Talk to someone you can confide in, like a parent, teacher, school counselor, principal or coach. Let that person know what youre going through. Keep him or her up to date on whats going on, even as things start to get better. Plus, adults can take steps to put a stop to the rumors and gossip. Find a friend or two who will stick by you and who wont listen to rumors. If you want, share how you feel with those friends. Dont dwell on the situation, though. Spend time and energy having fun with your friends and doing activities you enjoy. Care for yourself. Do things that strengthen your confidence and positive feelings. Gather your inner strength, get support from people who care, focus on positive things, and believe in yourself. These things can help you go through a difficult situation and come out stronger.

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