22-23 FHS Weekly Update #4
Week of August 22-26, 2022
Great Week of Professional Development
The staff is ready to welcome students for sure!
3/4 of the FHS Admin staff was able to get a picture with Mr. Brooks before he took the stage!
Peer -2-Peer Links - First Meeting - Monday, August 22nd from 10:30 - 12:30 a.m. Room 3-156
Emails will be sent to students in early August with more details. For more information regarding Peer to Peer, please contact Julie Montana (jmontana@fentonschools.org).
First Week of School
Week #4
Monday, August 22:
- No School
- Peer-2-Peer Meeting for all Links - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Room 3-156
Tuesday, August 23:
- First Full Day of School for FHS - 7:45 a.m. to 2:39 p.m.
- No Travel in SRT - planners, handouts, etc.
Wednesday, August 24:
- FHS in Session - 7:45 a.m. to 2:39 p.m.
Thursday, August 25:
- FHS in Session - 7:45 a.m. to 2:39 p.m.
- School of Choice Window Closes
- No Travel in SRT
Friday, August 26: No School for FHS
Positivity Project - Theme: Other People Mindset
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset. This means anything that builds relationships is going to make you happy.
The mission of the Positivity Project is to empower America’s youth to build positive relationships by understanding, appreciating, and exemplifying the character strengths in us all. People who have strong positive relationships do five things consistently - these are the five practices of the Other People Mindset.
- Recognize the good in other people,
- Recognize that everything you say or do affects other people,
- Support others when they struggle,
- Cheer people on when they succeed,
- Remain present when giving people your attention.
People who have a strong Other People Mindset are able to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with others.
Traffic Safety Rules
All drivers are reminded that the loop to the south of the high school where the Main Entrance is located is reserved each morning (7:00-7:45 a.m.) and afternoon (2:15 to 2:45 p.m.) for school buses only.
Anyone dropping off or picking up students should use the Parent loop accessible from Donaldson Drive. Those who are dropping off or picking up students in the Parent loop should follow new signage provided to keep traffic moving. Please follow these traffic procedures to ensure the safety of all FHS students and staff.
Parking Lots Being Resealed & Repainted
The parking lots at Fenton High School will be undergoing some resurfacing and line re-painting soon and this may cause a delay in getting parking numbers repainted.
Consequently, in case the resurfacing is delayed, students should take a picture of his/her parking spot and be prepared to "count" the spots to find his/her parking spot.
Note: Alt schedule pick-up, students were told to take a picture of the parking lot map to assist them.
Dress Code Reminders
As we transition from summer back to school, please be reminded that many of the “acceptable norms” in summer attire, are not school appropriate including:
- No bare midriffs/chest
- Shorts that are too short
- Clothing with drug/alcohol messages
- Tanks with spaghetti straps (unless worn under something)
- Hats - at the discretion of the classroom teacher
Welcome New FHS Staff
1. Kendra Blaha: Math
2. Jennifer Erven: Math
3. Elizabeth (Ellie) Tyrrell: Special Education
4. Jamey Logan: Math
5. Haley Parson: Special Education
6. Edward Uhrik: Athletic Director
Attendance Reminder - Call (810) 591-2609 by Noon the Next Day
Count Absences (which count towards the 10 days of absence)
1. A = Unexcused Absence
2. C = Court
3. P = Parent excused
4. S (or OSS) = Suspended
5. T = Tardy (two tardies = 1 absence)
6. V = Vacation
7. X = Unexcused absence, student entered more than 5 minutes late
No Count Absences (which do not count towards the 10 days of absence)
1. B = Homebound/Hospitalized
2. D = Administrative Discretion
3. TE = Tardy, excused by parent (only allowed for 1st hour)
4. F = Funeral
5. K = School Activitiy/Field Trip
6. M = Medical
7. O = Office
8. Z = Calendar conflict with GCI or other off campus program
FHS Football Moms Invite You to FHS' Home Football Games
1. Thursday, August 25th - Fenton vs. Midland Dow (home)
2. Thursday, September 1st - Fenton vs. East Lansing (home)
3. Friday, September 23rd - Fenton vs. Holly (home) - (Heroes Night)
4. Friday, September 30th - Fenton vs. Kearsley (home) - Homecoming Game
5. Friday or Saturday (TBD) October 14th or 15th - Fenton vs. TBD
Schedules Adjustments
Schedule adjustment requests will only be made according to the following:
1) Student has an incomplete schedule (i.e. new enrollees, holes in the schedule, etc.)
2) Student is placed in the wrong level of a class (ex. Algebra 1 and should be in Algebra 2).
3) Student "tested out" of a course and passed, and needs schedule updated to reflect that.
4) Student completed & passed a class in summer school and that course still shows up.
Week Going Into Labor Day Weekend
Week #5
Monday, August 29:
Tuesday, August 30:
- Senior Class Meeting in SRT
- No Travel in SRT Grades 9-11
Wednesday, August 31:
Thursday, September 1:
- Junior Class Meeting in SRT
- No Travel in SRT Grades 9, 10 & 12
Friday, September 2: No School - Labor Day Weekend
Monday, September 5: No School - Labor Day Weekend
Mark Your Calendar - FHS Open House - Wednesday, September 7th - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
22-23 Transportation Schedule
Students may only ride his/her own bus to & from school. He/She may not go home with a friend.
Any questions, contact the Transportation Department at (810) 591-8911.
NOTE: Important that students know which bus to ride to/from school!!!
Lunch Information
School menus can be found on the website at:
1. Go to: www.fentonschools.org.
2. Go to the "Foodservice" tab (upper right-hand corner)
3. Click on "Menus"
4. Scroll down to the "Months" area and check out the menu.
Note: August Menu currently shows the Summer Meet Up & Eat Up Program, but will be updated for buildings closer to the start of school.
Prices for Meals at FHS
Breakfast………………………………………..FREE to all students
Lunch…………………………………………….$3.50
Milk at all schools,1% or Fat Free Chocolate….60¢
See Foodservice Department smore at this link for more infor: https://www.smore.com/r2jgv
Lunch - Free & Reduced Lunch Forms
The USDA waivers giving all students free lunch have expired. Free breakfast will continue, however families needing free or reduced lunch rates for 2022-23, should apply at the link below:
Remember, students who qualify for Free or Reduced lunch also receive price breaks on Athletic Pay to Participate Fees, Chromebook User Care Fees, and Summer School fees.
Link for Free & Reduced Lunch Forms:
Medication Forms & Information
If so, please make sure to complete and return a copy of the FHS Medication Form (see link below). Prescription medications MUST remain in the original bottle. Over the counter medications should be small bottles, meant to get a student through the day/week.
See button below for Permission to Carry Medication Form.
22-23 Chromebook Distribution
If you missed Chromebook distribution at Schedule Pick-up, students will have to go to the Media Center in order to obtain one once school begins.
Necessary Items for Chromebook Distribution:
- Students/parents MUST have updated their annual registration in Parent Vue PRIOR to chromebook distribution AND picked up his/her schedule to verify enrollment status.
- Students/parents must read and agree to all policies and procedures for use, care, and maintenance of the chromebook. (Must bring in printed copy of Student User agreement with parent signature - see button below).
- Students/parents must pay $25.00 nonrefundable user care and repair fee. This fee will be collected at the time of distribution. Parents may use E-funds, check, or cash. If using E-funds, student will have to show receipt of payment in E-funds portal.
Student Parking
Parking registrations must be done via the students' FHS gmail account (remember this is a closed system for the protection of students and his/her information).
Parents are reminded that the annual update in Parent Vue must be complete for students to register for a parking spot.
A Student Parking Receipt (auto generated when filling out form - see button below) needs to be printed, signed and brought to FHS when purchasing the $20.00 parking sticker.
For more information or assistance, please contact Assistant Principal, Mr. Bradley.
Painted Parking Spots - Fundraiser for Student Council
For an additional $20.00 (on top of the parking sticker fee), students would be permitted to design his/her own parking space and then paint his/her parking spot.
Students MUST have taken the proper steps to register vehicles with FHS first!
Please keep an eye out for updates regarding painting dates and times (STUDENTS MAY NOT PAINT ON DAYS THAT ARE NOT APPROVED/ SANCTIONED BY FHS).
See link to Painted Parking Spot Information.
Upload designs and interest HERE.
Lockers
Lockers are distributed either the 1st or 2nd week of school, once schedule changes are final.
Picture Retake Day - September 22nd
If you missed School Pictures at Schedule Pick-Up/Orientation, mark your calendar for the School Picture Retake Date on Thursday, September 22nd during SRT.
Note: Seniors should still have picture taken for ID, headshot for yearbook, & End of Year Honors program.
Yearbooks
The 2021-22 FHS Fentonian Yearbook can be picked up at Schedule Pick-up/Orientation or in the FHS Main Office after August 15th.
Information on ordering the 2022-23 Yearbook can also be found at the link below:
Watch the website or the following link for updates:
Senior Class of 2023 - Important Information
Check out "All Things Senior" on the new FHS website.
1. Go to www.fentonschools.org
2. Select FHS from "Schools" drop down menu.
3. Go to "Our Students" on the Menu Bar.
4. Go to the subcategory called "All Things Senior".
Senior Portrait Specifications
Are you thinking about having your Class of 2023 student pose for Senior pictures done over the summer/early fall months? If so, make sure you check out the Senior Portrait specifications and/or get them to whomever will be taking the portraits.
Link to Senior Portrait Specifications:
Class of 2023: Early Acceptance Deadlines for College - November 1st.
Class of 2023 should have prepared for his/her senior year by creating a Parchment & College Board Account when counselors visited his/her English class during the 2021-22 school year. The link also contains a PowerPoint with information regarding college applications and post secondary planning.
Reminder, those filling out the Common App must give Counselors time to complete his/her portion of the application process - so submit by NO later than Friday, October 14th.
Link to Slides Presentation:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xEvdPtDMNuGp5TDwdEuHF-QmRU8YlW_phkbOkTwlIx4/edit?usp=sharing
Technology Links
Home-School Communication - Weekly Updates
1. Go to www.fentonschools.org
2. Click on Schools & select Fenton High School
3. Go to heading "Our School"
4. Look for subheading called "Weekly Updates"
FHS Launches Social Media - Follow Us!!!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fentonhs48430
Instagram: @fenton_hs
Twitter: @Fenton_HS
Synergy Parent Vue/Student Vue to Access Schedule, Attendance, Report Cards, Grades
Synergy is a portal that gives parents access to our student information system via ParentVue. Parents should create (or update) his/her Parent Vue account to access their child's daily attendance by class, academic progress, class schedule, and emergency contact information.
New Families: Create a Parent Vue account and login in to enroll new students.
Current FAPS Families: Log into your Parent Vue account to enroll new students and/or to update your current student information.
The link to the Parent Vue account is:
https://parentvue.geneseeisd.org/fent/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True.
IMPORTANT
If you are a current FAPS family and are having trouble logging into your account please contact Amanda Mogford at amogford@fentonschools.org 810-591-4712.
Do not create a new account.
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.
E-Funds
Parents should set up an E-funds account by following these steps:
1. Locate your child's student ID number (six-digit number on report cards & transcripts) and
go to the E-funds website.
2. https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56532
3. Click on "Create an Account".
4. Provide request information.
5. Click "Create Account".
Introduction Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uAryLiihmygRVYwEYXLObRo1TjwFuFtiIVTBn_UvzSg/edit?usp=sharing
Link to Informational Document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IqIXFV3Y1rG1jX_2jw1cWUyv-fR1MVObkxBg-pTQbsY/edit?usp=sharing
Odysseyware
Logging into Odysseyware: https://fentonschools.owschools.com
1) FHS students taking online classes with current Odysseyware logins, such as those from summer school, will use their old credentials.
2) For new Odysseyware students, your login is your first initial & whole last name, all lower case, plus the year of your graduation (ex. jgolen2024).
3) Your password is the same as your regular password for logging into the school computer (ex. jgol_1234).
Note: Odysseyware does not like special characters so spaces, underscores, apostrophes, etc. must be omitted.
See also: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Z1LrpCK14bRfC7lL3tqaY4YToUKyjHc/view?usp=drive_web
Annual Notices
Annual Notices
- Child Find
- Directory Information
- Personal Curriculum
- Pesticides
Social-Emotional Health & Wellness
COVID Reminder
- 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.
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, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM).
WEBSITE: kinship.msu.edu EMAIL: kinship@msu.edu
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
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
Please contact the Counseling Department for more information at (810) 591-2612.
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