22-23 FHS Weekly Update #16
Week of November 14 - 18, 2022
This Weekend - Come See the Musical - Little Shop of Horrors!!!
Angel Tree Deadline - Wednesday 11/23/22
FINAL DEADLINE FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS TO YEARBOOK - 12/2/22
Report Cards Posted - Go to Parent/Student Vue
Overall semester grades are calculated as follows:
1st marking period (8/23 - 10/28/22) = 40% of 1st semester grade
2nd marking period (10/31 - 1/13/22) = 40% of 1st semester grade
Semester Exams (January 11, 12, & 13, 2023) = 20% of 1st semester grade
November - Week #3
Monday (11/14/22)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Winter Sports Begins: Bowling, Girls' Basketball, Skiing & Wrestling
- Thanksgiving Food Drive continues
Tuesday (11/15/22)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- FHS Ski - Dryland Training from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday (11/16/22)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Deadline for Angel Tree applications - 1 week away - graphic below
- Ski & Snowboard Club Meeting at Tomek Cafeteria 6-7 pm
Thursday (11/17/22)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (11/18/22)
- Last Day for Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Hockey Lock-In Event -6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - see graphic below
Saturday (11/19/22)
- Ambassadors Sneak Preview Concert - FHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m
Sunday (11/20/22)
- State Road Craft Show at FHS - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - see graphic below
Ambassadors' Concert - November 19th @ 7:30 pm - FHS Auditorium
Winter Sports - Tryout Time
- November 14: Bowling, Girls' Basketball, Skiing & Wrestling
- November 21: Boys' Basketball, Boys' Swim & Dive
To tryout, you must:
- Have a sport physical dated after April 15, 2022,
- Be registered on the Final Forms website at: https://fenton-mi.finalforms.com.
- Make your Pay to Participate Fee ($230) if this is your first season.
- Be eligible - 10th - 12th grade students must pass 4 out of 6 classes plus SRT in the previous semester. Incoming 9th grade students are automatically eligible for the first semester of their freshmen year, and transition to the criteria above beginning with the second semester.
For more information, contact the coach at:
Girls Basketball - Coach Kutchey
email: dkutchey@fentonschools.org
Wrestling - Coach Brad Beverly - Informational Mtg. took place 10/21/22 after school.
email: bradbev040508@gmail.com
Boys & Girls Alpine Ski - Coach Tim Hiscock - Dry Land Training at FHS - 11/15 - 5-6:30 pm
email: skicoachtim@gmail.com
Bowling - Coach Ron Little
email: rlittle@fentonschools.org
Missed the 10th GCI Meeting on 11/3?
Missed the 10th grade Class Meeting and GCI presentation (11/3), please see the links below. On February 15th & 16, an open house field trip will be held to allow students to see programs in action. Interested students should fill out the form below, and listen for additional information.
Applications for GCI will be made available in January, 2023.
FAPS Ski & Snowboard Club - Annual Registration & Meeting - November 16th @ Tomek 6-7 pm
Who: Students & Parents (beginner to expert) at least 7 to join the club and participate in the group ski lessons. There are discounted tickets for 6 and under who want to go with parents.
What: Discount lift tickets & rentals at Mt. Holly. More info at the meeting or contact:
- Mrs. Loria - mloria@fentonschools.org (AGS/FHS students) or
Mrs. Eastman- seastman@fentonschools.org
When: Sign up Wednesday, 11/16/22 @ 6pm -7pm at Tomek Eastern Cafetorium
Club start dates will depend on weather & Mt. Holly.
If you are all set on information and just need to buy your cards:
- Stop in on 11/16
- Get signed up…$25/per club membership card, or
- Sign up your first night out!
Fenton Elementary nights are Thursdays -----Mrs. Eastman
FHS/AGS Club nights are Fridays---- Mrs. Loria
Angel Tree - Deadline is November 23rd
Rotary's Annual Angel Tree event is underway. If you have a child/ren attending Fenton schools and need help with Christmas gifts, please complete the application ASAP to be considered.
The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 23rd.
The date for delivery of packages with be December 17th.
Holidays Aren't Happy for All...Easter Seals Can Help
FHS has partnered with Easterseals of Michigan. Easterseals offers school-based therapy with an onsite clinician 5 days per week including:
- Individual, family & group therapy utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Specialized training & support services for parents & teachers
- Connections to numerous community resources
- Less time missed at work/school
- Fewer transportation conflicts
- Students can make appointments when convenient (avoiding test days, etc.)
Please contact the Counseling Department for more information at (810) 591-2612.
Easter Seals Office in Counseling Office
Mrs. LeAnn Buffmyer
Easter Seals Office in Counseling Office
November - Week #4
- Fictional Character Day
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Winter Sports Begins: Boys' Basketball, Boys' Swim & Dive
Tuesday (11/22/22)
- PJ Day
- College Visit: Northern Michigan University - 10:00 a.m.
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (11/23/22)
- No School - Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend
- Deadline for applying for Angel Tree
Thursday (11/24/22)
- No School - Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend
Friday (11/25/22)
- No School - Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend
US History - 1920's Project
November/December - Week #5
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (11/29/22)
- SRT Door Decorating Contest begins - Theme: Winter Wonderland
- College Visit - Oakland University - 10:00 a.m.
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (11/30/22)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (12/1/22)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (12/2/22)
- FINAL DEADLINE for Senior Portrait Submissions to Yearbook
Reminders from the Office
- Call by NOON the day after an absence to excuse it.
- Use Parent Drop Off - Do not drop students in other lots.
- Door Dash, or any other food delivery, is NOT permitted.
- Call early for a dismissals.
- All students should CHECK OUT in the Main Office.
- Students are NOT allowed to go to vehicles during the school day.
- Closed Campus - students are NOT to leave campus without administrative permission.
- Math Lab - Every 4th hour & lunch for any student.
- After School Tutoring - Mon thru Thursday from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. Permission slip below
- Read the Weekly Update (sent every Friday) for important updates & deadlines!!!
Attendance Plan Review Time
- No unexcused absences for 1st marking period of 2022-23 (8/23 to 10/28).
- No more than 3 tardies total for all class combined.
Attendance is viewable on Parent & Student Vue, so you can see if conditions have been met.
Note: Students who DID not meet the Attendance Plan conditions should meet with his/her counselor to determine the impact on being on track for graduation.
Ten Days of Absence = Attendance Appeal or Attendance Plan for 10 weeks & can negatively impact Academic/Athletic Eligibility
Student Parking - Register or Risk Being Towed
FHS uses a third party to tow vehicles not registered to park on campus. Tow trucks will begin patrolling lots.
Positivity Project: Theme of the Week: Bravery
This week our school community focused on the character strength of Bravery. Bravery means you act with mental, moral, or physical strength even when you know things are difficult or scary.
Bravery refers to voluntary (not coerced) action in the face of a dangerous circumstance. This strength involves judgement; the brave person must have an understanding of the risks and consequences involved in acting. According to Socrates and Plato, forethought separates acts of valor from acts of rashness. This means that bravery isn’t simply fearlessness, but instead the overcoming of fear.
Overcoming fears is critically important in individual development, as it allows the person to do more and become more. A person can be brave every single day. For example, some people with social anxiety are brave just by leaving their house and talking with people. On a physical level, bravery allows us to overcome fears, such as swimming or playing a sport. And, on a moral level, doing what we know to be right, despite the risks, gives us the sense that we are acting on behalf of a larger purpose.
To practice and encourage the character strength of bravery with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.
Have a wonderful week!
Holiday Musical Events
FHS invites you to mark your calendars for our upcoming holiday events:
1. Thursday (12/8/22) - FHS Band Concert - 7:30 p.m. in FHS Ruby Zima Auditorium
2. Tuesday, (12/13/22) - FHS Choir Concert - 7:30 p.m. in FHS Ruby Zima Auditorium
3. Thursday (12/15/22) SRT - Holiday Concert (school only performance)
Senior Class of 2023 - Important Information
Project Graduation Fundraiser - Fenton Umbrellas
Interested in helping out Project Graduation/Class of 2023 and looking spirited at the same time? Consider purchasing a "Fenton F-paw Umbrella" from the parent group organizing this event.
Umbrellas are $30 and would make a great holiday gift. Interested individuals reach out via the Class of 2023 Facebook link below or come to the State Road Craft Show at FHS on November 20th as they will also be on sale there, as well.
Checks can be made payable to: FHS Project Graduation
Link to Facebook:
Senior Photos Final Submission Date - 12/2/22
1. Information about portrait requirements and the link for submission can be found at this link.
2. Portraits received after 10/31 will incur a $25 late fee, imposed through the obligations process.
3. No portraits will be accepted after 12/2.
4. If you don't submit a portrait, your picture taken by HSP Imaging for your student ID will be used in the yearbook (this will be done automatically)
5. If you don't submit a portrait and did not have an ID picture taken, you will be listed as "Not Pictured" in the yearbook.
FAFSA Tracker Info for the Class of 2023
FAFSA Tracker - Class of 2023 for Fenton High School - only 65 out of 278 seniors have submitted the FAFSA so far.
Remember, completing a FAFSA is a requirement to be considered for federal aid such as PELL grants, subsidized and unsubsidized federal guaranteed student loans, and targeted aid for specific groups.
Link to FAFSA Form:
Class of 2023 - only 65 of 278 have completed the FAFSA Form
Genesee Opportunity (aka GO Scholarship) - Window Opened October 1st
The Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees.
To be eligible:
- You must reside in Genesee County, Michigan or on a property that is taxed by a Genesee County school district and,
- Be a graduate, from a high school in Genesee County.
- Graduates must be enrolled in an eligible training program or post-secondary educational institution and submit an application by the due date.
- The GO stipend can only be awarded one time and must be used within the first 12 months after graduation or GED completion.
- The GO stipend is not based on income or grades, and is funded through a millage approved by Genesee County voters.
Once the completed application is received, Genesee Opportunity staff will verify the information provided to determine eligibility for the GO Stipend.
Class of 2023 - Michigan Achievement Scholarship
Starting with the high school Class of 2023, students will be eligible for more financial aid from the State, up to:
- Up to $2,750 if they attend a community college, per year
- Up to $5,500 if they attend a public university, per year
- Up to $4,000 if they attend a private college or university, per year
Students will be eligible if their family demonstrates financial need* when they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
*Financial need is defined as an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less.
Things High School Seniors can do right now to prepare:
- File the (FAFSA) ONLY 58 of the 278 seniors/parents have done so!!!
- Create a MiSSG Student Portal three to five business days after filing your FAFSA.
More programs details to come. Be the first to hear when more information becomes available and sign-up for updates.
Proud Parent Ad for Yearbook - Due January 31st
From the Office of Career & College Readiness
In this week's newsletter:
- November is Career Development Month Contest!
- Poetry & Art Contest
- Xello refresh video
- Career Exploration
- Tech tour with Xello
- Positivity Project: Bravery
- Manufacturing Open House
- College visits are back!!
- Simon Says...follow me on Instagram!
- FAFSA FAQs
- *NEW* Scholarship opportunities (future educators & musicians)
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- Current and NEW job postings
Community Partnerships
Supporting "Folds of Honor" on Veteran's Day
State Road Craft Show at Fenton High School - November 20th
It's also a great opportunity for our community to be showcased. We will have over 200 artist vendors featured, all of their work is handmade.
Class of 2024 Partnership with MichiKnits Boutique
FHS Class of 2024 has partnered with MichiKnits boutique to raise money for Prom. They are giving us a portion of their sales when using the link below to order these super cute hats!
Sale goes through the end of November. Any purchase on their site using the link is eligible and hats can be customized with the available leather tags.
Link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MichiKnitsBoutique?coupon=FRFHS24
Milk & Honey Bakery
We appreciate you thinking of us and are amazed at your culinary artistry!
Technology Links
Chromebook Charging Stations - In Counseling Office & Media Center
Chromebook Charging Station in Office & Media Center
Tap on Storage - To Check A Device into a Charging Locker
Last 5 digits of Student ID
See FHS Website - "Our Parents" or "Our Students" for Technology Info
FHS Launches Social Media - Follow Us!!!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fentonhs48430
Instagram: @fenton_hs
Twitter: @Fenton_HS
Google Classroom - How to JOIN A Class
All FHS Students - Join Classes in Google Classroom
After getting your schedule online via Parent/Student Vue, ALL FHS students should go into the Google Classroom and enter the "Class Codes" for the correct hour and class taught by his/her teachers.
To "join" the Google Classroom for all of your classes follow these three steps:
1. Check your FHS gmail for a Google Classroom invite from your teacher.
2. If there is no invite, log into Google Classroom to see if the classroom is there to JOIN. You are looking for a JOIN code.
3. Email your teacher (ex. jane doe = jdoe@fentonschools.org). You can find the first initial of your teacher's first name on your schedule.
Note: Parents can also JOIN a class in Google Classroom to view grades, assignments, handouts, etc.
Social-Emotional Health & Wellness
COVID Reminders
- Call Attendance Office to report at (810) 591-2609.
- Quarantine at home for five days.
- May return to school, if symptoms have resolved, wearing a mask for Days 6-10.
Symptoms include:
Temperature 100.4 or signs of fever (chills/sweating)
Sore throat
New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing
Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
New onset of severe headache
New loss of taste or smell
Congestion or runny nose (more than usual)
Cultivating Wellness Newsletter from the Genesee Intermediate School District
October Newsletter Link: https://www.smore.com/s4xdt
November Newsletter Link: https://www.smore.com/5nf2e
FHS/ Easterseals Partnership
Fenton High School has partnered with Easterseals of Michigan. Easterseals offers school-based therapy with an onsite clinician 5 days per week including:
- Individual, family & group therapy utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Specialized training & support services for parents & teachers
- Connections to numerous community resources
- Less time missed at work/school
- Fewer transportation conflicts
- Students can make appointments when convenient (avoiding test days, etc.)
Please contact the Counseling Department for more information at (810) 591-2612.
OK 2 Say (available in the App Store and Google Play Store)
Call: 1-8-555-OK2SAY
Text: 652729
Email: ok2say@mi.gov
Website: www.mi.gov/ok2say
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Did you know? Every school student identification card now has a contact name and phone number for Suicide Prevention, as mandated by law. If you are in crisis, or know someone who needs help, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline NOW at:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Kinship Care
Give them a TOLL FREE call at 800-535-1218 (Monday - Friday, 9-4 PM).
WEBSITE: kinship.msu.edu EMAIL: kinship@msu.edu
FARR
FEELING HELPLESS - the Fenton Area Resources & Referral Network (aka FARR) can help. If you need assistance, and are in the Fenton, Lake Fenton, or Linden school districts, FARR can help with emergency assistance and resources. Call or email them using the info below.
FARR
P.O. Box 529
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone - (810) 750-6244
Fax - (810) 885-0286
Email - FARRNetworkHelp@gmail.com
Fenton High School
Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. (Closed Fridays through 9/2/22).
FHS Administration:
Michael Bakker, Principal
Zachary Bradley, Assistant Principal:
Laura Lemke, Assistant Principal:
Edward Uhrik, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal:
Counselors:
Elizabeth Elsesser - Last Names A - F:
Michelle Pietraszkiewicz - Last Names G - N:
mpietraszkiewicz@fentonschools.org
Craig Golembiewski - Last Names O - Z:
cgolembiewski@fentonschools.org
Career & College Readiness Coordinator:
Lindsay Grady:
Email: mbakker@fentonschools.org
Website: www.fentonschools.org
Location: 3200 West Shiawassee Avenue, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-2600