22-23 FHS Weekly Update #30
Week of February 27 - March 3, 2023
Fenton/Linden Chamber of Commerce Expo - March 4th & 5th
3rd Marking Period Ends - Friday, March 24th
Spring Break - Saturday (3/25) through Sunday (4/2) - School Resumes Monday (4/3/23)
No School - Friday (4/7/23) - PD Day for FAPS Staff
Chamber of Commerce Community Expo - Saturday (3/4) and Sunday, (3/5/23)
Located at Fenton High School, the Community Expo boasts well over 100 exhibitors, tons of prizes and giveaways to be won, local food and entertainment aplenty, a petting zoo for animal lovers, and a Kids Zone where the fun never stops!
Saturday, March 4th: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 5th: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Junior Class Fundraising Meeting - Tuesday (3/7/23) - 7 pm in FHS Cafeteria
The Juniors are hosting a Junior Class Fundraising meeting on uesday March 7th at 7pm in the FHS cafeteria to organize a fundraiser for Prom.
Parents and students are needed to help! If you are unable to attend the meeting but want to help, please contact Mrs. Schmaltz at jesscrab1459@gmail.com
March - Week #2 - Week of March 6 - 10
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (3/7/23) -
- Senior Class Meeting in SRT (Local Scholarships, Testing Schedule, etc.)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Junior Class Fundraising Meeting at 7 pm in the FHS Cafeteria
Wednesday (3/8/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (3/9/23)
- 2nd, SRT & 3rd Hour - 10th Grade Viewing of Lord of the Flies (permission slip required)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Lord of the Flies at 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater
Friday (3/10/23)
- Young Ladies in the Workforce Field Trip - sponsored by the Fenton/Linden Chamber of Commerce (see graphic)
- Deadline for Flint Kiwanis Scholarship (see Partnerships section for more info) (see graphic below)
- Lord of the Flies at 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater
Saturday (3/11/23)
- Mott Senior Day - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Lord of the Flies at 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater
Sunday (3/12/23)
- Lord of the Flies at 2:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater
Athletic Schedule
23-24 Scheduling - Deadline to Submit Course Requests 3/10/23
Scheduling for 2023-24
Important Remaining Dates:
- 3/6/23 - Counselors @ Social Studies to help 10th Graders enter Course Requests
- 3/8/23 - Counselors @ Social Studies to help 11th Graders enter Course Requests
- 3/10/23 - Counselors Catch-up/Contingency Day (if snow day occurs)
March 10, 2023 Deadline for ALL 2023-24 Course Requests to be entered in Student Vue. (Links to Course Request Sheets are below).
Special Performance for 10th Grade Students (via permission slip) - 3/9 - during 2nd, SRT & 3rd hr.
Daylight Savings Time Begins - Sunday March 12, 2023
Daylight saving time begins again on Sunday, March 12, 2023, when most Americans will spring forward an hour at 2 a.m. local time.
Link: 25 Interesting Facts about Daylight Saving Time:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/88302/10-fascinating-facts-about-daylight-saving-time
March - Week #3 - Week of March 13 - 17
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Spring Sports begins
Tuesday (3/14/23) -
- Young Men & the Workforce Field Trip - sponsored by the Fenton/Linden Chamber of Commerce
- College Visit: University of Michigan - Flint
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/15/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- College Visit: Cleary College - at Lunchtime
Thursday (3/16/23)
- The Wolves - 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater - not recommended for those under Age 13
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/17/23)
- 5th & 6th hour - 12th Grade viewing of The Wolves (permission slip required)
- The Wolves - 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater - not recommended for those under Age 13
Saturday (3/18/23)
- The Wolves - 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater - not recommended for those under Age 13
Sunday (3/19/23)
- The Wolves - 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater - not recommended for those under Age 13
Special Performance for 12th Grade (via permission) - 3/17 during 5th and 6th hours
March - Week #4 - Week of March 20 - 24
- Local Scholarship Applications due
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (3/21/23) -
- National Honor Society Applications due
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/22/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (3/23/23)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- College Visit: Grand Valley State University during SRT
Friday (3/24/23)
- Jr. Rep to Board of Education Essays due (see graphic below)
Spring Break: Saturday (3/25) through Sunday (4/2) - School Resumes Monday (4/3/23)
Junior Rep to the Board of Education
Interested sophomores are invited to apply to serve at the Junior Student Representative to the Fenton Area Public Schools Board of Education for the 2023-24 school year. Each candidate must write an essay on why they want to serve as a student representative and how they would communicate student concerns to the Board of Education.
Interested applicants should sign his/her name on the list posted in the Main Office ASAP so that an information sheet can be provided to you. Submit your essay to Mrs. Sage in the Main Office by 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 24th. Sample essays (from previous years) are also available for viewing.
April - Week #1 - April 3 - 7, 2023
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (4/4/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (4/5/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (4/6/23)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (4/7/23)
- No School for Students - PD Day for Staff
April - Week #2 - April 10 - 14, 2023 - Testing Week
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (4/11/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (4/12/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (4/13/23)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (4/14/23)
2023-24 School of Choice Opens - February 27th
Schools of Choice window for the 2023-2024 school year opens February 27th. This form can be found on our enrollment page.
Online enrollment for new students and the registration of current students will be open on March 1, 2023.
- New families will want to create a parentvue account to enroll students.
- Current FAPS families will login to your existing parentvue account to add new students and/or update your current students information. NOTE: If you are a current FAPS family and having trouble logging into your account please contact Amanda Mogford at amogford@fentonschools.org. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
- Enrollment info link:
https://fentonareaschoolsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment
FHS Office
Reminders
- 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, so passes can be issued early in the day to students.
- All students should CHECK OUT in the Main Office.
- Student vehicles MUST be registered to park on campus. 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!!!
Traffic Safety Reminders
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 signage provided to keep traffic moving. Parking lots should NOT be used for student pick-up/drop off.
Please follow these traffic procedures to ensure the safety of all FHS students and staff.
Athletics & Activities
Athlete of the Week
1. Gage Graham: Boys' Basketball -
For the week Gage had 23 points and 21 rebounds in two games in the championship bracket. Against Lake Fenton he had a career high 17 to go along with 15 rebounds. In the finals against Holly he had 6 points and 6 rebounds which was highlighted by his first career dunk.
2. Sophia Markley: Gymnastics -
Sophia is a sophomore at Fenton High school. Sophia has been working extra hard to upgrade her skills to help her team get ready for their Regional competition. She has been supportive to her teammates and has been leading by example this past week to show that hard work can pay off. She is always a leader with her floor routine as her score always counts to help her team. We are looking forward to her team contribution this weekend at the Regional competition.
Gage Graham - Athlete of the Week
Sophia Markley - Athlete of the Week
Fenton-Linden Heat - Girls' Lacrosse
Tryout Dates: March 13th & 14th
Where: FHS Main Gym
When: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Varsity Coach: Isabel Greene
JV Coach: Nick Jeffrey
Questions Email: izzygreen21@gmail.com or stop by Mr. Jeffrey's Science Classroom Room 1-120.
Spring Sports Begins - March 13th
Any specific team questions, should be directed to the coaches at the contact information shown below:
Baseball - Boys' Varsity - Shawn Lawrence - slawrence@fentonschools.org
Baseball - Boys' JV - Kris Murphy - murphy.kris@gmail.com
Baseball - Boys' Freshman - Sean Sage - sage.seanmichael@gmail.com or Mike Simeoni - msimeoni@bcbsm.com
Golf - Boys' Varsity - John Gilbert @ bjones@fentonschools.org
Golf - Boys' JV - Brett Mead @ bmead@fentonschools.org
Lacrosse - Boys' - Greg Normad @ gnormand7@att.net
Lacrosse - Girls' Varsity - Isabel Greene - izzygreen21@gmail.com
Lacrosse - Girls JV - Nick Jeffrey - njeffrey@fentonschools.org
Soccer - Girls' Varsity - Jose Melero - coachjose823@gmail.com
Soccer - Girls' JV Soccer - Claire Reynolds - creynolds@fentonschools.org
Softball - Girls' Varsity - Missy Maguire - missymaguire@gmail.com or Travis Craven - tcraven@fentonschools.org
Softball - Girls' JV - Richard Graves - rick5288@outlook.com
Tennis - Girls Varsity - Woody Brackney - kbrackney@fentonschools.org
Tennis - Girls' JV - OPEN
Track - Boys' - Tony McMillan - amcmillan@fentonschools.org
Track - Girls' - Melanie Hall - mhall@fentonschools.org
Trap Team - Kevin Johnson @ fentontrapteam@gmail.com
Teaching & Learning
Katie Harmon - Montruil - 10th Grade
Landon Ngyuyen - 11th Grade
Jena Fijolek - 11th Grade
Randie Foor - 11th Grade
Nickkole Payne - 11th Grade
Hannah Bates - 11th Grade
Kimmy Burkett - 10th Grade - Acrylic Paint
Positivity Project - Theme of the Week: Love of Learning
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Love of Learning. Love of learning means you master new topics on your own or in school.
Those with a love of learning are intrinsically motivated and engaged in a topic regardless of achieving an external standard. They enjoy learning simply for the sake of learning. They don’t need a prize of a high grade as a reward. Their reward is the process of doing the work and improving.
Developing a love of learning is highly beneficial for an individual. It means that they are intrinsically motivated to deepen their existing skills and abilities, or learn something completely new. Since intrinsically motivated action is correlated with positive emotions, those who act on their love of learning may also have enhanced mental and physical health. Additionally, individuals who love learning have the desire and ability to overcome challenges, due to a sense of autonomy and control over their environment.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNP03fDSj1U&t=88s
FHS Ambassadors in Post Show Hug
Manie Musicale de Mars (March Music Mania)
Manie Musicale Collaborative is a nonprofit that works to promote French language and culture through music. Throughout the month of March, French speaking music videos are showcased and played in a March Madness style bracket. Over 4,000 schools participate in watching the music videos and voting for their favorites.
FHS News
Senior Class of 2023 - Important Information
FAFSA Tracker Info for the Class of 2023
FAFSA Tracker -
Class of 2023 for Fenton High School - 114 out of 278 Seniors
Class of 2022 for Fenton High School - 177 out of 282 Seniors
Class of 2021 for Fenton High School - 158 out of 298 Seniors
Did you know, you MUST complete a FAFSA for qualify for Student Loans & and the new Michigan Achievement Scholarship? Don't delay.
Link to FAFSA:
GO Scholarship - Class of 2023
The Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees. (Click on the Career & College Readiness newsletter - link below in this newsletter).
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
Click on the Career & College Readiness Newsletter - link below in this newsletter for more info).
Partnerships
Gratitude Shout Out to Edward Jones Investments
Many staff live too far to be able to travel home after a staff meeting, eat dinner, and be back for Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A great big THANK YOU to Tim Fliam, Jenny Wojtaszek (Silver Parkway Office), Lee Napier and Micki Abrahams from both the Silver Parkway and Mill Street branches of Edward Jones Investments for noticing and taking action to supply over 75 teachers/administrators with food that afternoon.
Your efforts were VERY MUCH appreciated!!!
From the Office of Career & College Readiness
In this week's newsletter:
- February is CTE Month!
- US News- The Benefits of CTE
- Winning phrases for landing a job
- Senior Day at MCC for any seniors interested in pursuing a college degree!
- FAFSA Workshop
- Factory 2 Events
- Great Lakes Boat Building School
- Attention Culinary Students!
- Career Exploration with XELLO
- Positivity Project: Humility
- College visits calendar
- Simon Says...
- FAFSA FAQs
- NEW scholarship opportunities
- Scholarships with MARCH deadlines⏰
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- SENIORS! Need a summer job? Check this out!
- Current job postings
Click below to read last month's CCR Newsletters:
Pre-Apprenticeship Summer Program - General Labor & Construction - Deadline 3/22 - only 24 spots
Genesee Career Institute has an exciting opportunity for students interested in entering a trade. They are offering an 8-week Summer Pre-Apprenticeship opportunity for current Juniors & Seniors through MLTAI and LiUNA (see graphic below).
The application and schedule are located on the GISD site: https://www.geneseeisd.org/educational_programs/career_technical_education/cte_services/pre_apprenticeship
Jenni Jackson. Genesee County Career Navigator, Genesee Intermediate School District
e-mail: jmjackson@geneseeisd.org
Girls Who Code - Apply by 2/15 (priority consideration) or 3/24/23
Girls Who Code Free Virtual Summer Programs
All current 9-12th graders girls are eligible to apply, including students with any coding experience level and even past participants.
- We offer a financial support grant of up to $300 and laptop and hotspot access for eligible students.
- Brand new added curriculum in game design or data science!
- We provide the virtual teaching team, a supportive sisterhood through our global network of alumni, and lifelong college and career support.
Level up by becoming a coder this summer with Girls Who Code ! Choose your own adventure through our two free virtual programs.
- In our 2-week Summer Immersion Program for current 9th-11th graders, you’ll join live virtual classrooms hosted by industry-leading companies. By the end of the program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process, and more, as you build out a suite of short games using p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding. You can even apply for laptop and hotspot access and grants of $300 for financial support!
- In our 6-week Self-Paced Program for current 9th-12th graders, you’ll learn to code through independent study and real-world projects. By the end of the program, you’ll earn beginner-level certificates of completion in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for web development or intermediate-level certificates of completion in Python for cybersecurity or data science.
Don’t miss your chance. Get started at girlswhocode.com/summerapply. Apply by March 24th. Lindsay Jones, Regional Outreach Coordinator, lindsay.jones@girlswhocode.com
Technology Links
See FHS Website - "Our Parents" or "Our Students" for Technology Info
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
December Newsletter Link: https://www.smore.com/09xp4
January Newsletter Link: https://www.smore.com/fvn2rw
February Newsletter Link: https://www.smore.com/jc6et
March Newsletter Link: https://www.smore.com/ayxv2
FHS & Easter Seals
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.
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
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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