Click here to check our calendar online for up-to-date information 1-25 International Festival 2-1 Science Fair 2-6 Charger Connection Open House 2-18 President’s Day (no school) 2-11 to 2-15 FHS Counselors meet with 8th grade students and parents 2-25 HHS Counselors meet with 8th grade students and parents 2-26 Parent Workshop (PTO sponsored event, Equity and Inclusion) 7:00 PM

FJH CHARGER NEWS February 2019

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The International Fair at Fishers Junior High is a celebration of the over 70 countries and cultures represented this year in our school. It truly is a reflection of the diversity and international presence in Fishers and is a fun-filled evening of educational displays, activities, performances, and lots of food. Please feel free to stop by and experience it for yourself. Admission is free!

SCIENCE FAIR FRIDAY Science Fair will be from 3-5:30 in the library on Friday, February 1st. Competitive Science Fair will be closed for judging from 3-5 PM. Parents wishing to see the competitive projects may come in the library when the doors open at approximately 5:00 PM. Non-competitive Projects will be available for viewing OUTSIDE the library from 3-5 PM.

ALEX DUER CROWNED GEOGRAPHY BEE CHAMPION Representatives from all teams and grade levels competed in the Final Round of the 2019 Geography Bee yesterday with Alex Duer winning the medal. Congratulations as well to 2nd place finalist Madelyn Lerew and 3rd place finalist Katy Delaney. Alex recently took a qualifying test to enter the statewide Geography Bee that takes place at IUPUI on March 29th.

7th GRADERS—SCHEDULING FOR 8TH GRADE A Skylert with scheduling information will be sent to parents of current seventh graders at the beginning of February. Included in this Skylert will be course descriptions, scheduling information and sample schedules. Junior high guidance counselors will be meeting with seventh graders during social studies classes to provide additional information about course options and to make course selections for next year. Seventh grade teachers will be making recommendations for advanced courses in the areas of math, English and science. Questions about recommendations should be directed to the teachers.

6th GRADERS—SCHEDULING FOR 7TH GRADE Sixth grade parents AND students are invited to “Charger Connection” on February 6, 2019 at Fishers Junior High. This orientation night runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Scheduling information will be sent to parents in a Skylert on Friday, February 1, 2019. Using their IPads, 6th grade students will make their elective choice in their homerooms on Friday, February 8, 2019.

TRAFFIC TIPS Charger Families: As the number of car riders has increased, so has the traffic congestion around Cumberland Road and 131st street in all directions, as well as in the Fishers Junior High drop off line. We recommend students take advantage of riding the bus to school to avoid tardiness to school and cut down on car traffic. If you must drive your student(s) to school, here are a few helpful tips: Be patient / Be safe Be respectful of fellow Charger parents, students, and staff Arrive before 7:15 to avoid the congestion Pull all the way forward to the cone past the flag pole if you are first in line Have your student(s) exit the car immediately once the car is stopped Follow the direction of staff members assisting arrival (approx. 7:25 - 7:35) After drop-off, be alert and drive slow; pedestrians are in the parking lot Always obey traffic signs; the exit is a right turn only; use the roundabout if you need to go north We want the drop-off experience to be as safe and orderly as possible. Your assistance, by following these tips, will be greatly appreciated by all involved. Thank you, FJHS Administration

More information about Equity and Inclusion at HSE can be found by clicking here

Fishers High School 8th Grade Parent Night Attention 8th Grade Parents of incoming FHS Freshmen: Welcome to Fishers High School! Please join us on Wednesday, January 30th for a very important event. During 8th grade parent night, you will be given the opportunity to attend up to four academic department presentations: Math, Science/Project Lead the Way, English, World Language, Performing or Visual Arts, PE, Social Studies, Special Services, or Business. You will also meet your student’s counselor, visit club and athletic booths, and visit our PTO and spirit wear shop. You design the evening so that it best suits your family’s needs. Please plan to arrive on campus no later than 6:45 p.m.; first period will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. The evening events conclude at 8:30 p.m. Below is a link to the program to plan out the evening ahead of time. You will also find a map of Fishers High School with event locations and a registration form for TIGER FEVER (our summer freshmen orientation program). You may enter through FH1, FH6, FH7 or FH19. This is a parent only event. We look forward to meeting our newest members of the Tiger Team! 8th Grade Parent Night Program 8th Grade Parent Night Map FHS Tiger Fever (summer freshmen orientation program).

The FJH We the People team took first place at the Indiana Middle School We the People meet on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. This victory was the culmination of months of hard work, dedication, and diligence on the part of the 24 students in this year's We the People class and their teacher, Mr. Mike Fassold. With this win, the team has the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. to compete in the 6th Annual We the People National Invitational, May 3 through May 7. Visit their Go Fund Me page by clicking here to learn more.

FJH will host their second annual day of service on Friday, May 10th. We are extending an invitation to family members of our students who would like to work along with us. You will need to have an approved background check on file to volunteer. Contact Mr. Gaza at kgaza@hse.k12.in.us for more information.

6th Annual A Better Tomorrow: Hope for Human Trafficking Youth and Arts Night to Raise Awareness about Trafficking in Indiana

Parents, Teens, Educators and Service Providers Encouraged to Attend Free Educational Event

INDIANAPOLIS – January 22, 2019– A Better Tomorrow, in partnership with Christ the Savior Lutheran Church, Ascent 121 and the Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance program will host the 6th Annual A Better Tomorrow: Hope for Human Trafficking symposium on Friday, March 5, 6459 from 7-10:00 at Christ the Savior Lutheran Church, located at 10500 E. 126th Street, Fishers, Ind. The free event is being held in order to raise awareness regarding the existence of human trafficking in the community and educate students and their parents as to how they can help keep children in central Indiana safe.

This informational community event, (created by former Fishers High School graduate, Lauren Baney, MPH) will feature speakers from the Fishers Police Department and ITVAP along with performances by the Fishers Junior High’s Dance Team and the FJH Choral Department. Following the concert, optional workshop sessions will be presented on “Social Media 101,” “Trafficking in Indiana,” “How to Protect your Student from Exploitation” and the “Impact of Porn on Culture and the Brain.” The evening will feature a juried art show with $500 of prizes awarded to students in grades 7-12, sponsored by the Leslie Anne Hulce Foundation, and will culminate with a fair-trade fashion show modeled by student members of the FJH Girls Empowerment Movement. Representatives from the Indiana Victims Trafficking Assistance Program, The Fishers Police, Prevail, Ascent 121, The Salvation Army, Youth Mentoring Initiative, The White Stone Project and the Leslie Anne Hulce Foundation will be on hand as well.

Human trafficking is perceived to be a problem confined to faraway countries or “big cities,” but according to a recent report by former Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller, there were at least 178 known cases of human trafficking in Indiana in 2016. The Hope for Human Trafficking event will allow attendees to gain firsthand knowledge from service providers and local criminal justice agencies on how to recognize and prevent exploitation and domestic sex trafficking of minors. Attendees will also learn how to identify specific characteristics about those who may be targeted, report a suspected incident and assist in reducing the demand for commercial sex.

For more information or to learn how to enter the art show, please contact Cindy Baney at cbaney@hse.k12.in.us or Lauren Baney, MPH at abettertomorrow12@gmail.com.

News from HSE Central Office Administration

Student Handbook Information https://fjh.hseschools.org/MediaLibraries/fjh/FJH-Documents/18-19_FJH_Hb_final.pdf

Text-A-Tip

Text-A-Tip is a program that allows students, parents or others to anonymously send a text or email mes-sage to our school resource officers and school administrators about concerns they may have for their own safety or the safety of others. Text-A-Tip will be actively monitored during the school day. It should not be used for emergencies—Call 911 if you need immediate help. For more information on how to submit a tip please use the link below. https://www.hseschools.org/services/other/school-safety

Mental Health Concerns

If you or someone you know is at risk of self-harm, suicide, or harmful towards others, please contact one of the following (All lines are free, confidential, and available 24/7): Community Health Network - Call 800-662-3445 or Text HELPNOW to 20121 National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Call 800-273-8255 LookUP - Call 800-284-8439 or Text LookUp to 494949 Mental Health Issues are common and treatable. Hamilton Southeastern Schools has a contract with Community Health Network and has a mental health therapist working with students in each of our schools. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to your school’s school counselor for further information.

Non-discrimination and Non-harassment Information

All students in HSE Schools deserve to come to school free of fear and to feel safe to be their authentic

selves. Discrimination of any type is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated at HSEHS Schools – this

includes sexual harassment (Title IX) and discrimination based on disabilities or race (Titles II and VI).

If students ever experience any type of harassment, we ask that they report this immediately to an

administrator, school counselor or trusted adult. Beyond reporting directly to building officials, HSE

Schools has an entire support system in place for filing concerns and complaints, which can be located on

our District website.

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