22-23 FHS Weekly Update #17
Week of November 21-25, 2022
Ambassador Concert - Saturday (11/19/22) - 7:30 p.m.
State Road Craft Show at FHS - Sunday (11/20/22) - 10:00 - 4:00
Angel Tree Deadline - Wednesday, (11/23/22)
No School - (11/23) through (11/25/22) - Thanksgiving Break
IB Spring Testing Payments Due in E-Funds - Thursday (12/1/22)
Fenton Community Orchestra (12/1 & 12/2) - 7:30 pm FHS Aud.
Final Submission Deadline for Senior Portraits - (12/2/22)
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.
November - Week #4
- Fictional Character Day
- NO AST
- Winter Sports Begins: Boys' Basketball, Boys' Swim & Dive begins
Tuesday (11/22/22)
- PJ Day
- College Visit: Northern Michigan University - 10:00 a.m.
- NO AST
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
Winter Sports - Tryout Time
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:
Boys Basketball - Coach Logan
email: clogan@fentonschools.org
Boys Swim & Dive - Coach Brad Jones
email: bjones@fentonschools.org
November/December - Week #1
- 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)
- IB Spring Testing payments due in E-funds or dropped off at Main Office
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Fenton Community Orchestra - FHS Auditorium - 7:30 p.m.
Friday (12/2/22)
- FINAL deadline for submitting Senior Pictures to Yearbook!!!
- Fenton Community Orchestra - FHS Auditorium - 7:30 p.m.
December - Week #2
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Candy Grams on sale at lunch
Tuesday (12/6/22)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Candy Grams on sale at lunch
Wednesday (12/7/22)
- NO After School Tutoring due to Staff Meeting
- Candy Grams on sale at lunch
Thursday (12/8/22)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Candy Grams on sale at lunch
- Band Concert at 7:00 p.m.
Friday (12/9/22)
- Candy Grams on sale at lunch
December - Week #3 - Holiday Spirit Week
- Candy Grams delivered - 6th hour
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (12/13/22) - "Ugly Sweater Day"
- Door Decorating contest ends
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday (12/14/22) - North Pole Day (Santa, reindeer, elves)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (12/15/22) - Tree/Ornament Day
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (12/16/22) - PJ Day
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.
AP Spring Testing Verification
At this time AP test orders have been updated and are available for students to view through their AP Classroom. Students are encouraged to check their order status for accuracy by following the steps listed below:
1. Go to myap.collegeboard.org
2. Sign in as a student
3.The names of classes are listed in blue boxes near the top of the page. Order status for each class is located in the grey box below the name of the exam.
4. If you feel there is a mistake with your order, contact Mrs. Pietraszkiewicz via email ASAP.
IB Spring Exams - Payment Information
Earlier this week, online registration with IB for your child to take the one or more May 2023 exams he/she requested took place. An invoice for these exams was put in the US mail and most of you will receive this important mailing by the end of this week.
Please make all IB Exam fee payments through E-Funds for School (the link is https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56532/) or by check made out to “Fenton High School” and dropped off in the FHS Main Office by Thursday, December 1, 2023.
Contact Mr. Suchowski (810) 591-2610 if you would like information about setting up a monthly payment plan, or if you have any other questions regarding IB Exams or IB Exam fees.
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.
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 so passes can be issued early in the day to your student.
- All students should CHECK OUT in the Main Office.
- Students are NOT allowed to go to vehicles during the school day, without administrator permission.
- Closed Campus - students are NOT to leave campus without administrative permission.
- Math Lab - Every 4th hour & lunch for any student.
- After School Tutoring - Mon - Thursday from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. Permission slip below
- Read the Weekly Update (sent every Friday) for important updates & deadlines!!!
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: Gratitude
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Gratitude. Gratitude means you are aware of and thankful for good things that happen.
Gratitude is the quality of feelings and expressing thankfulness and appreciation. It is an affirmation that there is goodness in other people and the world and that we have received that goodness. People with the strength of gratitude have a readiness to show appreciation for kindness and also to return kindness. A leading expert, Robert Emmons, calls gratitude a “relationship-strengthening emotion because it requires us to see how we’ve been supported and affirmed by other people.”
Out of all 24 character strengths, gratitude is the single best predictor of individual well-being. It is correlated with increased energy, empathy, happiness and optimism. And, the great thing about gratitude is that it can be intentionally cultivated. Numerous studies have concluded that gratitude is like a muscle. The more you practice it, the stronger it gets -- and the more you’re able to reap its benefits.
To practice and encourage the character strength of gratitude 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.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=expKmfdoo28
FAPS Ski & Snowboard Club Information
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.
- Mrs. Loria - mloria@fentonschools.org (AGS/FHS students) or
Mrs. Eastman- seastman@fentonschools.org
Cost: $25/per club membership card
When: Fenton Elementary nights are Thursdays -----Mrs. Eastman
FHS/AGS Club nights are Fridays---- Mrs. Loria
Senior Class of 2023 - Important Information
Project Graduation - Umbrella Fundraiser
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 can 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:
LAST CALL to Submit Senior Portraits to Yearbook
1. Information about portrait requirements and the link for submission can be found at this link.
2. 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)
3. 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 86 out of 278 seniors have submitted the FAFSA so far.
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.
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
CLICK BELOW FOR THIS WEEK'S NEWS!
In this week's newsletter:
- November is Career Development Month Contest!
- **National Apprenticeship Week**
- CMU Athletic/Health & Fitness Degree Opportunities
- Career Exploration & Xello Refresher
- Poetry & Art Contest
- Positivity Project: Gratitude
- College visits are back!!
- Simon Says...don't be a turkey!
- FAFSA FAQs
- *NEW* Scholarship opportunities
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- Current and NEW job postings
Community Partnerships
Fenton Community Orchestra - Dec 1 & 2 @ 7:30 p.m. - FHS Auditorium
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
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