Strong Academics
Building Goals
Honor Roll
Sign up for Croghan e-mails
Perfect Attendance
Important Dates
Save the Date
Students of the Month
Strong Character
Word of the Month
College Corner
Strong Community
Open Enrollment
Kindergarten Registration
Birchard Public Library
DISTRICT MISSON
The mission of Fremont City Schools is to
develop well-educated life-long learners
prepared to be responsible, productive and
respectful members of their communities.
Flexible Grouping is Providing Success for Third Graders In third grade, we are very fortunate to have a team of professionals that we can utilize in the classroom including focus tutors, Title I Teachers, Intervention Specialists, and general education teachers. As a result, we are able to do much of our math and reading instruction in small, flexi‐
ble groups and we are noticing great results from this method of instruction. Students meet for 15 to 20 minutes within the small group. During small group time, they are working at their cur‐
rent instructional level and are provided with the amount of support that they currently need to be successful. When not working with a teacher, they are engaged in meaningful activities at their level. In language arts, these activities include working on writing, reading to self, and working with words. In math, students are working on math facts on the Chrome books, writing about math, and completing independent seat work on the current focus skill. We are looking forward to continuing this structure throughout the re‐
mainder of the year and witnessing continued growth. Third Grade Teachers Croghan, Building Goals **As mentioned previously, Croghans’ building goals are linked to the building and district CCIP. At Croghan we are committed to Formative Instructional Practices. Battelle For Kids states Formative Instructional Practices (FIP) are “the formal and informal ways that teachers and students gather and respond to evidence of learning. It helps to think about learning as a journey, and formative instructional practices can guide teach‐
ers and students along the way, just like a GPS.” At Croghan we: 
Include clearly stated learning targets that are written in “kid friendly” language for every lesson 
Collect and document student work daily 
Daily evidence of student work is used to make instructional deci‐
sions 
Collaborate weekly to plan, teach and assess as well as, include accommodations and differentiation to meet the needs of all learners 
Collect data/evidence to determine appropriate student interven‐
tions 
Have implemented an Intervention Assistance Team to identify specific areas of strengths and weaknesses for struggling students (this team meets weekly) HONOR ROLL
2ND QUARTER
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
High Honors
High Honors
High Honors
Lillian Anderson
Samantha Alejo Hernandez
Sydney Aberg
Dominac Burkett
Jonathan Baum
Brady Bork
Rianna Collins
Anaya Bulger
Sienna Cobb
Essence Edwards
Ariyanna Espinoza
Hailey Held
Zavior Esquivel
Aiden Garza
Hunter Jones
Makaela Finley
Elijah Garza
Kennedi Kayden
Nichole Frye
Jamie Gonzalez
Kylah Olds
DeKentre Hardin
William Kiser
Carter Payne
Karson Kayden
Aiden Klein
Brooklyn Smith
Robert Moreno, Jr.
Emma Lynch
Jackson Smith
Aurelia Moya
Samantha Moyer
Blake Schoch
Adrian Ontiveros
Samuel Smythe
Ariah Patterson
Madison Yousey
Mariska Rakay
Eric Rapp
Evan Ross
Addison Schoch
Reese Smith
Zackary Taulker
Zach Wilber
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Honors
Honors
Honors
Jacob Allen
A'Lasia Aultmon
Alissa Berry
Bryce Apsey
Alissa Cannon
Avriel Cannon
Avaya Bates
Erika Cooper
Shaunna Chua
Destiny Bates
Tyler Fellhauer
Katelyn Gomez
Lorenzo Chihuahua
Christian Fiorello
Melissa Gonzalez
Estella Contreras
Xander Louiselle
Trent Harkness
Laila Gonzalez
Kayden McGrady
Jabari Heidelburg
Ahsarin Gundlach
Trenton Mincey
Christopher Jurovcik
Keaton Gurney
Lorie Morin
Monique Kimmet
Jackson Kiddey
Beau Overmyer
Victor Martinez
Isriel Martinez
Tyrell Pettiford
Ella Rodriguez
Liliana Rakay
Philip Richardson
Dylan Sellers
Angel Sanchez
Adam Taylor
Trinity Smith
Tyler Soper
Lorenzo Theobald
Elliott Thomas
DJay Tipping
Allison Young
Aiden Wagner
Samantha Wyatt
Sign up for Croghan e‐mails Beginning in March Croghan will send home weekly announce‐
ments, reminders etc. via e‐mail. To be part of the e‐mails, please e‐mail Mr. Glotzbecker at: glotzbeckerp@fremontschools.net with the message “please add me to the Croghan communication list”. Thank you! Samantha Wenger
Joshua Wilbur
Cayden Wood
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Kindergarten
First Grade
Trinity Cendrowski
Catelynn Collins
Austin Fellhauer
JaLynn Fisher
Bradley Gurney
Isabella Hintze
Kamille Kayden
Brody Martin
Stone Schoch
Brenna Walter
Carson Burkett
Kyston Doty
Elijah Fisher
Logan Garza
Paton Gibbs, Jr.
Heidi Jahns
Xianna Louiselle
Alberto Martinez
Gabi Overmyer
Joseph Tipping
Javonte Warren
Monserrat Alejo Hernandez
Morgan Batey
Athena Butler
Maleah Crow
Brandon Fry
Brodie Geyer
Sophia Hintze
Aianna Martin
Jace Miller
Jersey Smith
Reagan Smith
Anyla Williamson
Gabriella Woerner
Aubree Wood
Adam Young
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Samantha Alejo Hernandez
Jonathan Baum
Anaya Bulger
Alissa Cannon
Tyler Fellhauer
Christian Fiorello
Tyler Keegan
Kayden McGrady
Logan Moyer
Samantha Moyer
Blake Schoch
Adam Taylor
Brady Bork
Avriel Cannon
Melissa Gonzalez
Hailey Held
Monique Kimmet
Victor Martinez
Carmello Morrisette
Kylah Olds
Chase Perez
James Reeves
Brooklyn Smith
Jackson Smith
Trinity Smith
Rylee Yousey
Third Grade
Avaya Bates
Destiny Bates
Kay Brito
Rianna Collins
Essence Edwards
Lezlie Glick
Keaton Gurney
DeKentre Hardin
Karson Kayden
Robert Moreno, Jr.
Zackary Taulker
Zebediah Zucker
Second Grade
IMPORTANT DATES! *Beginning of February the Ohio Department of Education states we will have the results of the 3rd Grade Fall Reading Assessment. Thursday, February 4, 2016– Croghan PTO Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2016– NO SCHOOL, Presidents’ Day Week of February 29, 2016– 2nd Grade Cogat/Iowa Assessment Tuesday, March 1st through Monday, March 14, 2016– Croghan Spring Fundraiser Monday, March 7th through Friday, March 11, 2016– Croghan Book Fair Friday, March 18, 2016– End of 3rd Nine Weeks Friday, March 25th and Monday, March 28, 2016– No School, Spring Break Tuesday, March 29, 2016– School Resumes SAVE THE DATE! Croghan Book Fair AND Eat lunch with someone “groovy ” !
Tuesday, March 8th – Eat lunch with someone “ groovy” , a
grand-friend or another “ special ” someone. Kindergarten @ 11:40 and
5th grade @ 12:40.
Wednesday, March 9th – Eat lunch with someone “ groovy ” , a grandfriend or another “ s pecial” someone. First grade @ 11:40 and 3rd grade
@ 12:10.
Thursday, March 10th- Eat lunch with someone “ groovy ” , a grand-friend
or another “ special ” someone. 2nd grade @ 12:10 and 4th
January Students of the Month
SELF-CONTROL
Mrs. Kayden- Gabriel Esquivel
Mrs. Willey-Naveah Smith
Mrs. Carrick-Alberto Martinez
Mrs. Nossaman- Gabi Overmyer
Ms. Kulasa– Brayden Prater
Mr. Mayle-Lucas Bork
Mrs. Cook- Zane Bayliss
Mrs. Price- Destinae Scott
Mrs. Scherger-Avaya Bates
Ms. Meyer- Kaden Pinell
Mr. Smith-Madison Yousey
Ms. Seigley– A’Lasia Aultman
Mrs. Butzier- Tyrese Taylor
Mrs. Diaz- Brooklynn Smith
Mrs. LeJeune-Cyrus Hall
February
CAREER SPOTLIGHT--Graphic Designer/Photographer
Education: Certificate from Owen’s Community College
Job Duties: My daily responsibilities include laying out the daily newspaper, designing ads, and editing photos. I also take personal or family
photos in the evenings or on weekends.
Your favorite and least favorite parts of your job: My favorite part
of my job is ad design and getting to be creative at work! My least favorite part is having a very picky or unhappy client.
February: Cooperation
Cooperation is necessary for teamwork and team play! February’s
Counselors’ Corner Spotlight is COOPERATION. If you cooperate with others then you listen to their ideas, play fairly, and compromise when there is
a disagreement. Cooperating with others makes for a peaceful learning environment. Some synonyms for cooperation are: Alliance, Assistance,
Give-and-Take, Harmony, Helpfulness, Teamwork, and Unity. So what is
teamwork? According to Andrew Carnegie, it’s:
“… the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct
individual accomplishment toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel
that allows common people to attain uncommon results.”
Cooperation is a very important skill to help you be successful in school,
making friends, and in your future career.
Mrs. Overstreet, School Counselor
O
Kindergarten Registration will be
April 4 - April 22.
Open Registration for 2016-17 kindergarten students
All parents of children who will turn 5 years of age by
August 1, 2016
*Pick up registration packet prior to appointment at
500 W. State Street, Suite A or *Download and print from www.fremontschools.net/StudentRegistration
Call 419‐334‐5436 for to schedule an appointment.
Birchard Public Library – Fremont
LEGO Challenge
Kindergarten – 6th Grade
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Thursday, February 18th
Drop in and bring your imagination. We’ll supply the LEGOS.
Build as a group or on your own. Creations will be on display each month to allow patrons to vote for their
theme favorite. Prizes will be awarded
No registration is required.
Birchard Public Library – Fremont
Read Aloud Book Clubs
Birchard Book Buddies: K – 2nd Grade
4:30-5:00 pm Wednesdays, January 13th – February 17th
Birchard Book Bunch: 3rd – 4th Grade
4:30-5:00 pm Wednesdays, January 13th – February 17th
Birchard Book Blast: 5th – 6th Grade
4:00-5:00 pm Mondays, Starting January 4th (Closed Jan. 18th & Feb. 15th)
Relax and get lost in a book as one of our librarians reads aloud.
Please call 419-334-7101 ext. 209 to register.
Birchard Public Library – Fremont
Children’s Department
419-334-7101 ext 209
Birchard Public Library – Fremont
Ruff and Ready Readers
December & January
Mondays at 4:30 – 5:30 pm
2nd & 4th Saturdays at 1:00 pm
Dogs are great listeners!
Please register your child at the children’s desk for a 10-minute reading session.
Please call 419-334-7101 ext. 209 to register for a ten-minute slot.
Super-Sized Game Day
Saturday, February 6th
1- 4 pm
For kids of all ages
We do games in a BIG WAY!
Drop in and try our super-sized versions of some of your favorite games.
Snacks and regular-sized games also provided.
No registration is required.
Thank You,
Birchard Public Library
FCS Belief Statement #7
We believe in and promote the importance of physical, mental and
emotional wellness as essential components of
successful learning and achievement.
TheFCSWellnessCenter
FEBRUARY
‘S DENTAL HEALTH
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. We use this as a reminder of how
important it is to take care of our teeth. Daily brushing, flossing, and seeing a dentist are the
most effective ways to prevent tooth decay.
Dentists recommend child-size tooth brushes with soft, rounded bristles to protect delicate
gum tissue. When brushing, children should use a pea sized amount of fluoride toothpaste and
should spit out any remaining toothpaste when they are done. Fluoride is a mineral that helps
strengthen tooth enamel and protects teeth from the acid producing bacteria that leads to
plaque decay.
Flossing helps remove plaque from around and in between the teeth in places that brushing
often does not catch and helps to keep gums healthy by preventing gum diseases like gingivitis
and periodontitis.
Children should visit the dentist every six months
or as recommended by their dentist. The dentist
will examine the teeth for early signs of decay or
other possible problems. The dental hygienist will
clean teeth and if necessary, give a fluoride
treatment.
FEBRUARY 2016
STUDENT WELLNESS GOALS:
1. Reduce student alcohol and drug
use at Ross High School as evidenced by pre and post survey
data and discipline referrals.
2. Increase nutrition/fitness
knowledge as evidenced by pre
and post survey data.
3. Decrease student insubordination
and disobedient incidents at all
grade levels as measured by discipline referrals.
4. Improve district/building climate
as measured by pre and post “My
Voice” survey data.
Nutritious foods also help keep teeth and gums healthy. Encourage children to eat more fruits
and vegetables rather than sweet or sticky foods on a daily basis. Also, remember, to change
your toothbrush every three months. For more information regarding the dental health of your
student, please visit the following web sites:
www.ada.org/en/public-programs/national-childrens-dental-health-month/;and
www.nidcr.nih.gov/NewsAndFeatures/Announcements/ChildrensDentalHealthMonth.
If you have further questions, please contact your local dentist or your school nurse.
HEALTHY MEAL PLANNING IDEA
Everyone enjoys eating out once in a while. However, the costs can grow quickly and the unhealthy fat content can grow even quicker!
This recipe is an easy way to make a great recipe at home that costs less and is better for you!
Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado-Tomato Salsa
Ingredients:
Directions:
2 tsp. canola oil
1. In a12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium heat for 1 minute. Add green onion and cook about 6 1 green onion
minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
1 lime
2. Meanwhile, from lime, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. Evenly season chicken 1 lb. skinless, boneless
thin-sliced chicken breasts
on both sides with lime peel, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper.
4 burrito-size low-fat flour
3. Add chicken to green onion in skillet; cook 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
tortillas
Transfer to bowl; stir in lime juice.
1 cup reduced-fat shredded
Mexican cheese blend
4. Evenly divide chicken mixture and cheese on half of each tortilla; fold over to make 4 quesadillas.
1/2 avocado
5. In same skillet, cook quesadillas on medium heat, in 2 batches, 8 minutes per batch or until browned 3/4 cup salsa
on both sides and heated through. Cut each quesadilla into thirds. Stir avocado into salsa; serve with
quesadillas.
The Wellness Center will feature monthly wellness facts, tips and articles that correspond to the district’s four
student wellness goals. We hope our Fremont families find the wellness information beneficial.
T HE FCS W ELLNESS CENTER
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS
School social work is a specialized area of practice within the broad field of social work. Services include: advocacy, case management,
collaboration, consultation, coordination, facilitation, prevention, intervention plan development, parent education, referrals, student
learning support, link to community services, addressing and reducing the barriers interfering with student learning, and assisting in
removal of non-academic barriers.
School Social Workers…
ASSIST STUDENTS:
• To increase grades & attendance
• Decrease discipline referrals
• Access community services
• Become resilient, successful learners
• Gain personal and social competencies
HELP PARENTS:
• Participate in their child’s education
• Understand their child’s needs
• Access community resources
• Strengthen parenting skills
SERVICES TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL:
• Provide staff with essential information to better understand factors affecting a student’s performance and behavior. Factors may
include: cultural, societal, economic, familial and health.
Does My School Have a School Social Worker?
Cassandrea Anderson
andersonc@fremontschools.net
Fremont Middle School
YES!
Shelley Fannin
fannins@fremontschools.net
Lutz Elementary School
Otis Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
Rachelle Griffin
griffinr@fremontschools.net
Atkinson Elementary School
Croghan Elementary School
Hayes Elementary School
Stamm Elementary School
Jason Smith
smithj@fremontschools.net
Ross High School
S AFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Safe Routes to School coordinator, Jeff Straka, organized events in December called “Walk to School Days”. These days were designed to
educate students on safety when walking to school. It was also an opportunity to meet and greet several high school students involved with
The LINK program. These “celebrity” walking escorts accompanied the students on their way to school. A designated time and location to
drop off the children/students was provided on a flier passed out at the school. When they arrived at school, each student traveling in the
walking group received a “safety bookmark” with pedestrian safety information on it. The four elementary schools involved were
Atkinson, Croghan, Hayes and Stamm.
www.fremontschools.net
T HE FCS W ELLNESS CENTER
KNOW ! THE CHALLENGES OF INCREASED FREEDOM
It is normal and healthy for adolescents to seek increased independence as they grow and develop.
It is also normal for parents to have a hard time letting go. Naturally, we worry about our children’s
health and safety and quite frankly, their ability to make good decisions. However, in order for our
children to become mature, responsible, self-disciplined young people, we must loosen the reigns
and allow them to make some decisions on their own, mistakes and all.
With that said, your freedom-seeking adolescent still needs your parental influence and the stability
you provide. It is when parents allow more freedom than a child is ready to handle, or permit the
wrong kind of freedom, that problems occur. Difficulties also arise when parents cling too tightly,
not allowing children the freedom they need. Research tells us that children do best when they remain closely connected with their
parents, yet are free to express their own thoughts and opinions.
The challenge for parents is in figuring out the right amount of freedom to give and when to give it. Consider these tips in helping with
that challenge:
Grant Independence in Stages: While age is important in deciding when and how much freedom to give, maturity and past performance
are also key factors. Start small, permitting your child to make some decisions that don’t entail major consequences. If done well, you
may choose to increase your son or daughter’s freedom a bit further. Regardless, you will gain a better sense of your child’s maturity
level and his/her decision-making skills.
Set Clear Limits: Limits actually make children feel loved and more secure. They need and want to know what behavior is expected of
them, especially as they are given additional freedoms. You don’t want your child to assume that increased freedom on one thing
necessarily means increased freedom on something else. Therefore, boundaries must be set and clearly known by your child.
Give Reasonable Choices: Choices make youth more open to guidance. For instance, instead of just saying, “No, you can’t go to the
party,” include some options like, “You can’t go the party, but you can have some friends over or I can drop you and some friends off at
the movies.”
Guide Their Thinking: Adolescents are more responsive when they feel you are trying to guide, not control them. Engage your child in
conversation, listen carefully, and then ask questions to get your child thinking about the potential outcomes of his/her actions.
Mistakes and Consequences Should Be Embraced: Making mistakes and experiencing the consequences that go along with them can
serve as the best learning tool of all for our children - so long as the stakes aren’t too high and their health and safety aren’t at risk. Teach
your child how to step back, examine what may have gone wrong and encourage them to think about how different choices may have led
to a more positive outcome. We must resist the temptation to make excuses for our children’s poor choices or bail them out of difficult
situations so that they may avoid the negative consequences. Children need to learn that every choice has a consequence, for better or
worse, and they must be held accountable for their actions.
We must accept our children’s desire and need for increased independence and freedom while still providing guidance and support. In
doing so, we provide our adolescents the opportunity they need to learn from their mistakes, take personal responsibility for their actions
and grow in both maturity and self-discipline.
ATTENTION ROSS STUDENTS ~
HUNGRY AFTER SCHOOL?
Ross High School has a new after school snack available to all students for a
minimal cost of $1.50. A snack before practice will be especially beneficial
for all of our Little Giant student athletes! Some of the menu items include
hot sandwiches, veggies with dip or hummus, chips or pretzels with cheese
sticks, and fresh fruits and vegetables available daily. Beverages are also
available for an additional cost.
www.fremontschools.net
T HE FCS W ELLNESS CENTER
www.fremontschools.net