FAIRBORN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - Fairborn City Schools

FIS Students at Work and Play
FIS students have been
busy this winter. It appears
that spring will be just as
busy.
December 3, winners of
classroom spelling bees
met to determine the four
placers at FIS. Emylee
Stringfield, Derek
Funk, Nikolai Tolmoff,
and Mikaela Graf were
the top four spellers at FIS.
Emylee, Derek, and Nikolai
represented us at the City
Spelling Bee Jan. 25. Nikolai
spelled his way to third
place. These students
worked really hard to outspell
620 other students!
FIS has 3 Destination Imagination
teams getting ready
for competition at Miami
University March 12.
Twenty-four more students
were inducted into the
National Elementary Honor
Society February 24.
All FIS students have been
participating in “Jump for
the Heart” during February,
Heart Month. Mrs.
Betsy Burns leads the students
in jumping rope many
ways—short ropes, double
Dutch, jump rope games,
contests, pogo sticks, pogo
balls. This provides a great
aerobic workout. This is
the 19th year Mrs. Burns
has supported this event.
Students acquire donations
for the American Heart
Association and the money
is sent to support the Association.
February 22, Mrs.
Burns hosted students for
two hours after who wanted
to jump for fun and
health. Parents were encouraged
to come to the
gymnasium to jump with
their child or to watch
their child jumping.
Mrs. Burns won $100 from
American Heart Association for
games.
Ms. Jamie Stockslager and her
students from the FIS Sign Language
Club performed the National
Anthem at the Skyhawks
Varsity game February 4. Very
impressive!!
Early Dismissal, Inservice Days, and Waiver Days for
2010-211
Early Dismissal and Inservice Days,
are used by teachers to learn new
techniques to use with students and
curriculum to provide the best education
possible. Forty-five minute
Early Dismissals are at the end of
grading periods for record keeping.
Students are not in school during
these times, but teachers are working
and learning. Students are dismissed
at 1:55 on forty-five minute
FAIRBORN INTERMEDIATE
SCHOOL
Ohio’s First No Excuses University
Sue Brackenhoff, Principal Pam Tritsch, Assistant Principal
Fourth Grade Office 878-3969 Fifth Grade Office 878-4626
Early Dismissal Days. Please24
have a plan for your child on
these dates since their arrival
at home varies from the
normal times.
Early Dismissal (1:55 PM)
Mar 18 June 2
Please mark these dates and
times on your calendar to avoid
confusion.
FIS
25 Dellwood
1020 S. Maple Ave.
Fairborn , OH 45324
March 2011
Important Dates
FIS PTO Meeting Mar 8
6:30 PM MPR
“Internet Safety”
Book Fair
Mar7-11
Evening hours Mar 8
3-7 PM
Board of Education Mar 10
Meeting City Chamber
6:30 PM
Daylight Savings Time Mar 13
(Spring Forward)
Early Dismissal Mar. 18
1:55 PM
Conferences Mar. 24
Evening
Conferences AM Mar. 25
No school Mar. 25
for students
National School
Nurse’s Day Apr 7
Board of Education
Meeting City Chamber
6:30 PM Apr 14
Mid-Term Reports Apr 15
Spring Break Apr 18-25
No school
Classes Resume Apr 26
VOTE! May 3
Ohio Achievement May 3
Assessment Reading
OAA Math May 4
OAA Science May 5
(5th gr only)

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Important Information
Volunteers are important
to students
in our school. How
can you help? Call
today to find out
what opportunities
are available!
Mistakes
are the
usual bridge
between
inexperience
and wisdom.
Phyllis
Theroux
Students may enter the
building at 8:10. Tardy bell
rings at 8:25. Dismissal is
2:37 for walkers and 2:40
for bus riders.
Please remember that you
and all persons whom you
have designated as people
to pick up your child must
show a photo ID before
the child will be called to
the office.
Parents should call the
school when students are
absent. If students have a
medical appointment, bring
a note from the doctor’s
office to excuse the absence.
The school parking lot is
closed 30 minutes before
and after school for student
safety. Cars are not to
move in the lot during that
time period. Please help us
stay safe.
Please park at the curb
nearest the building. The
Our January STARRS are:
4th Grade:
Tieona Riley,
Caleb Smith, Daniel
Johnson, Ryan
Borger, Christen
Dixon, Christian
Albrecht-
Matheney, Sierra
Snell, Alora Penner,
Hannah Johnson,
Krista Hall,
Garrett Clevinger,
Javion
Jett, Katelynn
Mullins, Carlyn
Young, Joshua
Bishop, Nicholas
Greene, Callie
outside lane is for cars to
continue to move out
onto Maple or Dellwood.
Students should only be
let out or picked up at the
curb nearest the building.
They should never go
between cars!
Walkers and students
riding with parents should
enter and exit at the main
doors near the flag poles.
For safety, students
should walk inside the
building until they reach
the main doors.
Clothing should cover all
body parts and any written
messages on clothing
should be appropriate for
school.
Students need written
permission from both
families if they plan to go
home with a friend. Both
notes should be given to
the office during the
STARRS
Shinik, Harley
Long, Dylan
Suther, Harry
Farley, Alexis
Shaver, Quincy
Martin, Kayla
McCreary, Faith
Moore, Alex
Yingling,
Felecia Hunt,
Maddie Jones,
Jewely Clevenger,
and Haley
Reaster.
5th grade:
Gracie Ross, David
Hall, Shania
Ross, Dustin
Hammersley,
morning.
Progress Book is now
open only for students
who have paid the $34
school fee.
Fees for 2010-2011 are
lower this year! General
fees are $34 for both 4th
and 5th grades.
Daily lunch is $2 and milk
is 50cents. Parents may
use the online Mealpay-
Plus.com to set up the
lunch account.
Breakfast is served without
charge to all students.
Students should go directly
from the front doors or
the bus to the cafés to
eat. They need to be in
their seats in the homeroom
at 8:25.
Students should be let off
and picked up in the front
sides of the building . No
student should be walking
in the parking lot at any
time!
Chandler Rigney,
McKenna Toler,
Ace Kinman, Hailey
Jenkins, Emily
Howard, Tyler
Leonard, Ashley
Meadows, Caitlyn
Royse, Maddie Riley,
Joe Jarrell,
Samuel Miller,
Lynn Brooks, Ian
Lafferty, Kate
Slonaker, Kelsey
Hoag, Trey Spencer,
Brianna Podruchny,
TreJon
Bolden, Dakota
Glascoe, Kristian
Hampton, Blake
Simmons, and Abby
Sherwood.

March 2011
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Recess News
Whether or not to have outdoor recess is always the question this time of
year. After researching the topic, FIS has made this decision about outside
or inside recess.
If the playground is clear of snow, the temperature and/or the wind chill factor
is above 20˚, students will spend their 15 minute recess outdoors.
Please make certain your child is appropriately dressed for the weather by
wearing a warm coat, hat, and gloves.
Research does not support the idea that people become ill from being outside
in cold weather. People are more likely to experience illness if they
are inside a closed area with people who are ill.
A medical note from your child’s physician is needed for a student to remain
indoors during this 15 minutes.
On May 3, 2011, Fairborn voters will be voting on a very important ballot issue, a 7.9 mill operating levy
that funds day-to-day operations for Fairborn City Schools, teachers, textbooks, and technology. The
upcoming election is important for every Fairborn family.
Fairborn City Schools are excellent schools with quality teachers and academic programs. Please don’t
take this election lightly. Please register to vote! It is an important right and our children
need your help!
Put Fairborn Kids First!!
Each year Mrs. Brackenhoff and Mrs.
Tritsch encourage the students at FIS
to become better readers. Just like
with anything a person becomes good
at, there must be practice, practice,
practice. Last year the students read
3,173,605 minutes! Our challenge
this year is to read at least that number
of minutes and to try for a higher
goal of 3.5 million minutes!
The challenge is based on total
minutes read and the number of
participants in each classroom. We
hope that every child will participate.
Reading can take you to many places
you may never be able to actually
go and will inform you of many
things you need or want to
know.
As of January, the totals are
1,052,604 minutes in 4th
grade, 908,693 minutes in
5th grade. Ms. Miller’s class
read 4,379 minutes and Mr.
Webb’s class read 4,636
minutes for a comprehensive
total of 1,970,312
minutes. Only 1,529,688
minutes to go for 3.5 million
minutes !!
Students are encouraged to read
15-20 minutes each evening at
home. They should fill in their
reading log and have parents sign
it. When the log is turned in at
the end of each month, students
receive popcorn and a chance
for larger prizes at the end of
the year.
However, the largest prize that
the student wins is the ability to
read and comprehend better
because they practice. So remember
to READ! READ!

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National Elementary Honor Society
Last month we reported the induction of 28 new members in the FIS membership of the National Elementary Honor Society. Honor
Society for Junior High and High School has been in existence for many years, but for Elementary students this was a first. It is
quite an honor for the students who participate. They have specific criteria they must meet to be considered for membership.
February 28, 2011, The National Elementary Honor Society inducted twenty-four new students into NEHS. They joined
the 50 existing members. Evidence of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Responsibility are required of the members of
the Honor Society. Inductees must have been a student at FIS for at least one full semester and have earned at least a
3.0 GPA.
The ceremony was attended by the inductees, their families and friends. Dr. Brackenhoff, Mrs. Tritsch, Mrs. Henry, Mr.
Riley, Ms. Schnabel and Mr. Brunger wore the cap and gowns depicting their universities and the degrees they have
earned. The students lit candles and made their promises to work to uphold the values of the Honor Society and to
work diligently each year to maintain the quality required to earn the right to maintain their membership for the future.
It is very awe inspiring to see the excitement created by this evening. Congratulations!
New Inductees are: Conner Bowman, Jarod Bodekor, Isabelle Carone, Kensi Cheadle, Kelsie Coleman, Ned Dunbar,
Madyson Fagan, Robert Fitzgerald, Serena Ford, Derek Funk, Nicholas Greene, Taylor Hensley, Maddie Jones, Jocelyn
Kennedy, Gabrielle Kovachic, Trevor Landon, Brianna Mayfield, Joe Nickel, Travis Osborne, Adam Pelfrey, Bruce Pico,
Caleb Smith, Alicia Sylvester, and Mitchell Wagers.
Congratulations!
Brain power, imagination, and problem solving skills from FIS are about to take to the road.
Destination Imagination is designed to show how creative and skilled students can be at problem
solving. They are given a situation and must decide the best way to find and explain a solution.
Each team at FIS chose a situation and have been working on it since before Christmas.
Now, they are getting ready for the completion. They will present the situation they
have been working on against other teams in their age group from all over southern Ohio.
They will also need to solve a situation in ten minutes as part of the competition at Miami University
on March 12.
FIS has formed three teams chosen from a group of over 125 students who auditioned for the
teams.
The team lead by Mr. Josh Steck includes Lauren Thomas, Sydney Steck, Brayden DeWall,
Kensi Cheadle, Joe Nickel, Matthew Hoffman, and Ned Dunbar.
Mrs. Pat Murakami’s and Mrs. Betsy Burns’ team members are Chynna Spitler, Emily
Howard, Brooke Mullins, Nicholas Greene, Jayden Brown, Isabella Carone and McKayla
Lyons.
Destination Imagination Teams to Compete at Miami University in March
One more team lead by Mrs. Jodi Henry and Ms. Pam Schnabel is made up of Caleb Meredith,
Jesse Tidwell, Tyler Barker, Mary Shaw, Maris Brewer, Troy Herald, and Chloe
Snyder.
Ms. Jen Higgins, Mr. Chris Robinson, and Mrs. Burns attended a meeting to be Appraisers for
the competition.
GO FIS HAWKS!!

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Classroom Spelling Bee Winners
5th Grade Students Teacher 4th Grade Students Teacher
Johnny Beckett, Megan Berry , Emily Miller Mrs. Bair Conner Bowman, Kelsie Coleman Mrs. Balogh
Noah Gitzinger, Abby Sherwood Mr. Brunger Maddy Fagan, Nicholas Westmoreland, Claire Jones Mrs. Brawley
Andrew Breazeale, Libby Massey Mr. Celock Jacob Benge, Bruce Pico, Ryan Borger Mr. Bullard
Devon Ison, Ashley Weekley, Emily Howard Ms. Davenport Nikolai Tolmoff, Ned Dunbar Mrs. Cornwell
Cody Helton, Johnny Hill Mrs. McCain Derek Funk, Mackenzie Berry, Mackenzie Owens Mrs. DeJongh
Keegan Sperry, Donte Smith, Tyrone Mason Mrs. Minoughan Alora Penner, Josh Whitt Miss Hilty
Elise Brewer, Cheyenne West, Taylor Roatt Mrs. Muhlenkamp Victor Gonzalez, Alexis Shaver, Deshaun Alexander Miss Jones
Emylee Stringfield, McKenna Tolar, Logan Weyland Mrs. Parks Trevor Bom, Alexis Newman, Mr. Lairson
Dylan Smith, Syrus Stringer, Gage Morter Mrs. Pinnix Mikaela Graf, Marah Cline, Maddie Jones Ms. A. Osborne
Brendan Reynolds, Jessalyn Berry, Lilly Matthews Mrs. Rife Jayme Collins, John Beimel Ms. T. Osborne
Mary Shaw, Hayley Aldridge Ms. Schnabel Jackson Beverly, Anaya Hudnall, Katelyn Hicks Mrs. Shanks
Jordan Greene, J. T. Cherpeski Mrs. Whitt Corrin Peterson, Daniel Blair, Brianna Mayfield Miss Trejo
Cameron Jones, Jacob Adkins, Jayvin Cruz Mrs. Yeary Brooklyn Taylor, Alena McNealy Miss Van Hoose
Jenilyn Peyton, Haley Reaster, Domanik Sparks Mrs. Waldo
Levy Registration Information
On May 3, Fairborn voters will be voting on a very important ballot issue, a 7.9 mill operating levy that funds
day-to-day operations for Fairborn City Schools, teachers, textbooks, and technology.
The upcoming election is important for every Fairborn family.
Please be sure you and family members are eligible to vote May 3. Remember: if you haven’t registered previously
or if your name has changed or you have moved, it is necessary to register.
There are Voter Registration forms attached to this newsletter and you may also find them in our school offices.
The registration deadline is April 4, 2011, but please do not wait. A few minutes today will make a huge difference
to your child’s education tomorrow.
Fairborn City Schools are excellent schools with quality teachers and academic programs. Please do not take
this election lightly. It is important—-and that is why we are including this information in the newsletter.
If you have questions or need help to register, please contact our offices today. We will help you because your
child and their future is very important to you and to us!
Free Meals for Families and Community Members
The First Church of Christ on Dayton Yellow Spring Road offers a FREE Wednesday night meal at 6 PM every
week and FREE clothes on the last Saturday of every month from 1-5 PM. Everyone is welcome.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on Main Street offers FREE meals on Thursday evenings at 6 PM and invites everyone
to join them.

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Never Been Absent
There have been 120 students who have never been absent this entire semester. They have been rewarded with ice
cream and a visit to see the Wright State Men’s Basketball Team play. It is quite commendable that they have been
so diligent to be here every day.
Fourth Grade:
Jewely Clevenger, Briana McClain, Mackenzie Shaver, Lauren Shrader, Hunter Yankee, Kensington Cheadle, McKayla Lyons,
Steven Witten, Brian Jones, Breonna McMurray, Gavin Reed, John Beimel, Richard Justice, Jacob Moore, Joshua Szary, Megan
Wiener, Jacob Benge, Naya Frasier, Michael Phillips, Bruce Pico, Audrey Renner, Laura Grimes, Alexis Newman, Dylan
Suther, Krystal Boone, Kayla Chance, , Claire Jones, Victor Gonzalez, Tayvon Griffin, Elisabeth Hayden, Mark Peterangelo,
Alyssa Chance, William Eller, Adrian Irizarry, Stephen Spahr, Morgan Fahl, Makayla McConnaughey, Madison Neff, Johnathan
Schwartz, Joseph Fitzgerald, Dawson Hensley, Taylor Hensley, Carlyn Young, Isabella Carone, Serena Ford, Trevor
Landon, Samone McClellan, Laura Olson, Alicia Sylvester, Joshua Whitt, Sidney Sims, and Daichi Williams.
5th Grade:
Jacob Adkins, Jayvin Cruz, Billy Drake, Jr., Sierra Francis, Steven rizarry, Giana Pico, Brianna Poorman, Hannah Poulter,
Destanee Lowe, Austen Miller, Chynna Spitler, Mekenzy Taylor, Zolbayar Togtokhbayar, Antwaun Bullock, Makayla Byndom,
Jacob Gardner, Laura Hill, Damien Mentzer, Brooke Mullins, Zackery Perkins, Nathan Rottgen, Maleyna Stinson, Brittney
Welch, Abby Massey, Matthew McMahon Brandon Sharp, Cade Cheadle, Jonathan Cox, Zyan Hill, Andrew Jones, Jane Mefford,
Joseph Quarles, Hannah Rottgen, Sonya Scott, Brayden Baker, Isaac Carlton, Ryan Greenside, Andrea Hawkins, Caleb
Meredith, Lynn Brooks, Kayleigh Finlayson, Lillian Matthews, Laya Rivers, Sydney Steck, Jesse Tidwell, Connor Bailey, Nico
Elam, Jordan Greene, Dahzaun Richardson, Cassidy Adams, Dusty Carter, Landon Hiles, Nia Rankins, Shania Ross, Theresa
Alspaugh, Tyler Diffendal, Ryan Moore, Austin Wening, Alyssa Corbin, Brianna DwWan, Nathan Douglas-McBride, Austin
Franer, Noah Lemaster, Cassidy Moore, Lucas Newman, Wesley Watts, iara McConnaughey, and Brandon Nartker.
Congratulations to these students for staying healthy and being in school every day for one-half of the year!!