Click here to check our calendar online for up-to-date information 11-27 to 11-29 Thanksgiving Break, no school 12-10 We the People State Competition 12-11 Café Holiday Meal: Lasagna rolls, garlic bread, broccoli, tropical fruit mix & cinnamon rolls!

12-11 Orchestra Concert, 7:00 PM 12-12 Choir Concert, 7:00 PM 12-13 Winter Dance, 7:00—9:00 PM 12-16 to 12-20 Assessment Week, no BEST period 12-17 Band Concert, 7:00 PM 12-18 PTO Meeting 12-20 Last day before Winter Break; end of 1st semester

FJH STUDENTS HELP OTHERS IN NEED

FJH's Student Council hosted their annual canned food drive for the "Come to Me Food Pantry." Fifth period classes competed against one another to see what class could bring in the most donations. Ms. Zellers' class won with over 200 cans collected! FJH's Student Council would like to thank all of the parents and students that donated to the cause! Your generosity and efforts have not gone unnoticed!

FJH CHARGER NEWS December 2019

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Dr. Crystal Thorpe, Principal

Tige Butts, Assistant Principal

Scott Timmons, Athletic Director

Jackie Wolf, Guidance Director

Valerie Ax, Office Manager

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REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

The FJH We the People team traveled to downtown Indianapolis to compete in the Central Regional against twelve other middle schools on Friday, November 22. The students spent the previous weeks writing papers which answered three different questions focused on historical and contemporary constitutional topics. At the competition, they read the papers to a panel of judges and then answered a series of questions in which they were asked to evaluate, take, and defend positions on topics related to their papers. As a result of winning the regional competition, the team will move on to compete at the state competition on December 10.

SNACK ATTACK HELPS STUDENTS AT FJH Fishers Junior High is pleased to announce the return of the Snack Attack program for students in need. The program, supported by the Fishers Youth Assistance Program, is designed to help students in need with some extra snacks to get them through the weekend.

Participating students will pick up a small sack bag on Friday to be taken home over the weekend. The sack is filled with 5-10 individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, fruit cups, pop tarts, peanut butter/crackers, Goldfish crackers, etc. The type of snacks will vary each week. Please let us know if your child has a peanut allergy as he/she will receive a special bag of peanut-free snacks.

There is no cost to you or the school. If you are interested in having your student participate in FYAP's Snack Attack, please contact Kim Broughton at kbroughton@hse.k12.in.us.

Fishers Junior High welcomes your donations to the program. If you are so inclined, please drop off snack items at the front office or send in with your student. Thank you in advance!

PARENTS OF 8TH GRADE STUDENTS—HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

2020-2021 FRESHMAN CHOICE Hamilton Southeastern Schools will offer high school selection to all current eighth graders for the 2020—2021 school year. Parents of eighth grade students who wish to attend a high school other than the one assigned to them by geographic boundaries may request a transfer by filling out the Freshman Choice Transfer Application. The application window closes on Friday, December 13th. You do not need to complete an application if you want your student to remain at the high school that they are designated to attend next fall based on your current address. Click here to read more about the process, boundaries, and to complete the online application.

Fishers High School AP/Dual Credit Night January 22, 2020 Following a presentation, there will be an AP and dual credit showcase in the various FHS cafeterias, where the teachers of the AP and dual credit courses as well as program partners will be available to discuss their specific courses and answer questions. Click here for more information.

Fishers High School - 8th Grade Parent Night January 29, 2020 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Parents will choose 4 academic department presentations to attend (English, Math Science, Social Studies, AP World History, Art, World Language, Physical Education, Business, Performing Arts or Special Education). The FHS counselors will be available to meet. Parents may visit our student club and athletic booths as well. Look for more information in early January. Parents may also visit the FHS Spirit Shop.

Hamilton Southeastern High School AP/Dual Credit Night January 16th at 7pm in the Leonard Auditorium The program is designed to provide information about HSE’s course offerings in Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and Academic Specialty Program areas (Project Lead The Way: Biomedical Science, Engineering; Academy of Finance; Law & Government Academy; J. Everett Light Career Center). You will hear from and speak with students, teachers, and representatives from each of these classes and programs. This program is open to all current 8th through 11th grade students and their parents.

Hamilton Southeastern High School – 8th Grade Parent Night February 5th at 7pm in the Leonard Auditorium The program is for 8th grade parents to receive information regarding scheduling and other general information about high school. Families will also get a chance to hear from their student’s guidance counselor and attend a course fair to get information from teachers and students regarding course options.

THANKFUL FOR OUR STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND PTO

Thanks to our wonderful, hardworking PTO for organizing a pie donation for each of our staff members! We also appreciate the support shown by parents who ‘sponsored’ a pie.

FJH RED FOR ED STAFF WORKDAY Some staff used a personal day to attend the Statehouse rally. Other staff gathered for a picture during a meeting on the workday.

HSE COMMUNITY INSIDER

Find information about activities throughout Fishers for all ages and abilities. Go to the HSE home page and click Happenings, Community Insider or click here .

PARENT RESOURCES

Skyward Information Skyward Family Access Info Sheet.docx

Canvas Parent Resource

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AFFORDABLE INTERNET AT HOME FOR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS You may qualify if you are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others. Click link below for more information https://www.internetessentials.com/

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES AT FJH, we have many exciting extracurricular activities available to FJH Chargers. Our clubs page is kept updated with descriptions and contact information. Please encourage your student to browse through the clubs and get connected at FJH with a new activity. See the list at the link below. http://www.hse.k12.in.us/FJH/activities/index.aspx

TWENTY FIRST CENTURY SCHOLARS Income-eligible 7th and 8th graders who enroll, qualify for the program, and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship to the state could receive a scholarship at any participating public college or university in Indiana. To find detailed information about the program and to apply on-line for the program, please click on the following link: https://scholars.in.gov/ or enroll at this link: https://scholars.in.gov/parents/enroll/

HELP SUPPORT OUR YEARBOOK PROGRAM! Want to have a fun, memorable night with your friends and support the FJH Yearbook Program?? Join us Tuesday, December 3, 4-8 at Urban Air! For $20 you can get Ultimate Attractions Access, it's a great deal!