Fostoria Elementary

Good morning, Due to dense fog, Fostoria City Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, November 20th. Thank you.

Good morning, Due to fog, Fostoria City Schools will have a 2-hour delay today, Wednesday, November 20th. Thank you!

Congratulations to Adele for being recognized with the Youth Asset Builder Award! Adele was nominated by her teacher, Ms. Ewing, who wrote, "Adele is always a positive role model to those around her. Not only at school, but also with her dance team and younger sisters. She always has a smile on her face and is a joy to be around!" Thank you for being a leader at FES!

We would like to provide additional information on our partnership with RFS Behavioral Health, a leader in school-based mental health services across Northwest Ohio! Through their innovative T.A.C.K.L.E. Program, RFS helps our students overcome mental health barriers and thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The T.A.C.K.L.E. Program provides: -Counseling and early intervention -Real-time, student-centered support -Trauma-focused therapies -Connections to valuable school and community resources At Fostoria Schools, the T.A.C.K.L.E. Team includes: -Chelsea - Social worker with experience in mental health and children’s services -Kelsey - Licensed social worker with expertise in case management and mental health -Alyssa - Psychology graduate with a background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Together with our school counselors, the T.A.C.K.L.E. Team is here to ensure every student has the support they need to succeed. For more information or to enroll, contact your school counselor or visit rfstackle.com. (RFS Behavioral Health accepts Medicaid and private insurance. For additional billing information, call 419-693-9600). Let's work together to build a brighter future for our students!

Congratulations to Avery on earning the Youth Asset Builder Award! Avery was nominated by her teacher who shared the following: Avery is an amazing young lady and a role model to anyone her age. She is a member of the student council at school and helps to make positive decisions that impact the school and students. She volunteers at activities run by the student council and is always trying to help her classmates. She works hard on her schoolwork and always tries her best. She treats everyone with respect and shows her smile everyday! Way to be a leader!

We had an amazing Veterans Day Breakfast last Monday at FES. A heartfelt "thank you" goes to everyone who helped organize and make this event possible and all the veterans who attended. Thank you for your service.

Please join Mr. Longbrake for the first candid chat at Java's Enchanted Bean on Tuesday, November 26th, at 9:00 am.

Our Red Ribbon Week Coloring contest winners are now on the billboard at Countyline and Thomas! You can see their work through December 12!

Mrs. Mullens' 5th-grade math classes have been doing some really cool stuff! Friday they created robots that could wave and Monday they combined robotics and algorithms to understand the algorithm for multiplication.

Attention FES families: The FES busses will run 5-10 minutes late today due to a field trip returning late to school. Thank you for your understanding.

Ms. Singleton’s 4th grade math student, Ava, took time at home to make the class a fun addition, subtraction, and multiplication math game to play. Way to Sharpen the Saw!

Good morning, This morning we had a soft lockdown due to a staff member having a medical emergency. The staff member is okay and we are no longer operating under a lockdown. Thank you.

Calling all young artists! The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Holiday Card Contest is back! Kids 12 and under are invited to design Colonel Charles Jones' official holiday card, which will be shared in the OSHP’s Flying Wheel magazine and on social media. Here’s what’s needed: -Artwork on 8.5” x 11” paper. -Include OSHP’s therapy dog, K-9 Hope, and the message “May Your Holidays be Filled with Hope and Joy.” -Add the OSHP Flying Wheel symbol and “Service with a Purpose” banner. -Do NOT include the child’s name on the artwork. To submit, email a clear photo of the artwork to HolidayCard@dps.ohio.gov by November 15 at 8 a.m., with the child’s name, grade, school (city and county), and a parent’s contact info. Let’s celebrate creativity this holiday season!

Don't miss our community clean up day this Saturday!

Attention parents and guardians of Pre-K to 6th grade students, applications for A Christmas for Every Child were sent out today through Final Forms. You can print, fill out, and return these forms to the school office by Tuesday, November 19th. Remember, children must be in Pre-K through 6th grade and reside in the 44830 zip code or have a younger sibling who is school-aged. To qualify for the program, students must meet the criteria for a waiver of school fees and must live with the parent completing the application. You can list multiple children on one application, but only one application is allowed per family. If you need a printed copy, please let us know. Please check your email for the Final Forms message with more details.

Please join us for our 15th annual Community Dinner.

Mrs. Pletcher's class learned about the importance of voting today. We read Duck for President, created Voter Identification Cards, and then casted our ballots for either Farmer Brown or Duck (Duck won by a landslide).

There's a lot to celebrate in Mrs. Davoli's class. Here are her Homework Heros and Perfect Attendance students for September and October!

FES staff had a great time last week with Red Ribbon spirit days!

🎉 Red Ribbon Week at FES 🎉 From October 25 - November 1, FES celebrated Red Ribbon Week with fun activities, prizes, and a focus on staying safe, healthy, and drug-free! Sponsored by the CARSA Coalition, students could win variety of prizes like cups, sunglasses, and cinch bags. 🏆 Participation Winners: Teachers selected students showing great Red Ribbon spirit, and winners were drawn from each class: 1st Grade: Ms. Gaunt's Class 2nd Grade: Ms. Davoli & Mrs. Miller's Classes 3rd Grade: Ms. Racheter's Class 4th Grade: Ms. Morgart's Class 5th Grade: Ms. Brown & Mrs. Mullen's Classes 6th Grade: Ms. Shoemaker, Ms. Mallonn, & Mrs. Reed's Classes Bonus Winner: Ms. Berrier for Principal’s Office participation ✍️ Pledge Winners: One student per grade was chosen after signing pledges to stay safe and drug-free. Winners came from the following classes: Pre-K & Kindergarten: Ms. Curlis' Class, Ms. Hardie's Class 1st - 6th Grades: Ms. Gaunt, Ms. Pletcher, Ms. Buckingham, Ms. Long, Ms. Click, Ms. Ewing 🎨 Coloring Contest Winners: Thank you to Youth to Youth from FJSHS for judging! Each grade had one winner, and billboard winners were selected by grade bands (PreK-2, 3-6). Contest winners came from: Pre-K & Kindergarten: Ms. Kaltenbach's Class, Mr. Whipple's Class 1st - 6th Grades: Ms. Nine, Ms. Lucien (PreK-2 billboard winner), Ms. Thatcher, Ms. Morgart, Ms. Reed, Ms. Ward (3-6 billboard winner) Special thanks to HOPE in Fostoria, Kim Cousin, Youth to Youth, and CARSA Coalition for making Red Ribbon Week memorable! Remember: "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free!" 🌟