22-23 FHS Weekly Update #29
Week of February 20 - 24, 2023
VIRTUAL Parent/Teacher Conferences - (3/1/23) 4:00 - 7:00 pm - SIGN-UP by FEB 28TH!!!
Half Day of School - Friday (3/3/23) due to Conferences Earlier in the Week - Dismissal 10:54 am
Expo at FHS - Saturday (3/4) & Sunday (3/5/23)
3rd Marking Period Ends - Friday, March 24th
FHS VIRTUAL Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences - Wednesday, March 1st 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Mark Your Calendars - Parent/Teacher Conferences for 3rd marking period will be held on Wednesday, March 1st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Format will be virtual, with links for signing up for conferences below (SIGN-UP BY FEBRUARY 28TH FOR APPOINTMENTS SLOTS).
The end of the 3rd marking period is Friday, March 24th.
Link for Signing Up for Parent Teacher Conference slots: (SIGN-UP BY FEBRUARY 28TH FOR APPOINTMENTS - SEE LINK BELOW).
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OmkRcG5wFn2YffHrXWnYkNp1nlhlzuGdT5fY0bCQooU/edit?usp=sharing
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
February/March
- Counselors to 8th Grade Social Studies classes - Help with 23-24 Course Requests
- School of Choice Window Opens for 2023-24 (see graphic below)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (2/28/23) -
- Ambassador Auditions for 2023-24 beginning at 3:00 p.m. (sign up only)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/1/23) -
- ASVAB Rescheduled from 2/22 Snow/Ice Day
- ounselors to 9th Grade Social Studies classes - Help with 23-24 Course Requests
- Ambassador Auditions for 2023-24 beginning at 3:00 p.m. (sign up only)
- AST CANCELED due to Staff Meeting and Conferences
- Spring Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. - (Watch for sign up information)
Thursday (3/2/23)
- Ambassador Auditions for 2023-24 beginning at 3:00 p.m. (sign up only)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/3/23) - Half Day of School - Dismissal at 10:54 a.m. (due to P/T Conferences held earlier in the week). (Hours 1 through 6).
Saturday (3/4/23) - Chamber of Commerce - Community Expo
Sunday (3/5/23) - Chamber of Commerce - Community Expo
Athletic Schedule
Ambassadors (Show Choir) Audition Info
What To Do:
1. Pick up an application from AGS or FHS Main Office (available Week of Jan 30th).
2. Obtain 2 teacher recommendations.
3. Prepare a pop/jazz song to sing (see #4 for more info).
4. Select and sign-up for an audition time slot - sign up list in FHS Main Office.
5. Come early to the audition time slot with a completed application and a song to sing. There will be an accompanist, if you bring sheet music, or you can sing with a CD/karaoke track. There will be a cd/computer available. Please - No A CAPELLA. If you are using a cd, please make sure there are no lead vocal on the cd.Any questions, contact Mr. Wright at (810) 591-2973 or email bwright@fentonschools.org
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.
Wednesday (3/8/23) -
- ASVAB Testing for 10th, 11th & 12th Graders (see other graphic for more info)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (3/9/23)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/10/23)
- Young Ladies in the Workforce Field Trip - sponsored by the Fenton/Linden Chamber of Commerce
- Deadline for Flint Kiwanis Scholarship (see Partnerships section for more info)
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 during SRT
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/15/23) -
- College Visit: Cleary College during lunches
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
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)
- 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
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)
- College Visit: Grand Valley State University during SRT
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/24/23)
- Jr. Rep to Board Essays Due at 3:00 p.m.
Spring Break: Saturday (3/25) through Sunday (4/2) - School Resumes Monday (4/3/23)
From FHS Office
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.
Scheduling for 2023-24
Important Remaining Dates:
1. Counselors go to Social Studies Classes to enter Course Requests:
- 2/27/23 - Counselors go to help 8th Graders enter Course Requests
- 3/1/23 - Counselors @ Social Studies to help 9th Graders enter Course Requests
- 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)
2. March 10, 2023 Deadline for ALL 2023-24 Course Requests to be entered in Student Vue. (Links to Course Request Sheets are below).
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. Baileigh Koza - Competitive Cheer: Four year varsity senior, Baileigh Koza had a great performance at Districts on Saturday, 2/18. In addition to being in all 3 rounds, Baileigh’s leadership was crucial in helping the Tigers advance to Regionals on 2/25. Baileigh’s stunt group contributed 3 full twists, 4 one leg extensions, including 1 heel stretch and 1 scale, a single based stunt, and they are the center group for the pyramid. Individually, Baileigh added 2 back tucks to round 3 as a standing back tuck and a back handspring back tuck
Boys' Varsity Basketball in a Big Win over Rival Linden Eagles
Officer Cole Shows Off His Moves with the FHS Dance Team
Dance Team Ready to Start
Officer Cole Poses for the Crowd
Officer Cole Performs with FHS Dance Team
Senior - Justin Banura delivers flower to his mother
Senior Night - Friday, February 17th
Senior Night - Parents & Their Sons
Justin Banura - Senior - Varsity Boys' Basketball
Ben Grob - Senior - Varsity Boys' Basketball
Colin Terburgh - Senior - Varsity Boys' Basketball
Drumline Entertains the Crowd
FHS Drumline
FHS Drumline Performs at Halftime
Spring Sports Begins - March 13th - Coaching Contacts
Spring Sport Teams & Coaches are:
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
Positivity Project - Theme of the Week: Humility
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Humility. Humility means you do not seek the spotlight. You let your actions speak for themselves.
Humble people have an accurate (not underestimated) sense of their abilities and achievements. They hold the capacity to acknowledge their mistakes and limitations, and are open to advice and new ideas. They do not show off their possessions or accomplishments.
Developing humility is associated with positive developmental outcomes in individuals. It allows a person to honestly reflect on their abilities and acknowledge how and where they can improve. Humility opens them up to new ideas, advice, and (consequently) abilities that pride, arrogance, or pretentiousness often block. Therefore, humility makes them desired members of a team.
To practice and encourage the character strength of humility 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=hPgY45xsGsU
French Classes Celebrate Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, (French: Fat Tuesday) is a festive day celebrated in France on Shrove Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), which marks the close of the pre-Lenten season. The French name Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, from the custom of using all the fats in the home before Lent in preparation for fasting and abstinence.
Mardi Gras Masks Decorate World Language Hallway
Mardi Gras Masks for "Fat Tuesday"
IB French Creates Mardi Gras Masks
World Language Teachers: Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Smelis, & Mrs. Chouinard
Senior Class of 2023 - Important Information
Note: Local Scholarship Night changed to May 16th at 7:00 p.m.
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
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.
Pre-Apprenticeship Summer Program - General Labor & Construction
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
From the Office of Career & College Readiness
In this week's newsletter:
- February is CTE Month!
- Wayne State University Spring Open House
- West Point Academy summer program opportunity
- Michigan MyHealth Summer Institute
- 💵PAID 💵Summer Construction Program
- ATTENTION Junior & Senior GIRLS interested in Engineering!!
- Lawrence Tech University STEAM Saturdays
- 🚩Operating Engineers 324 Field Trip
- JUNIORS & SENIORS! Young Women and Young Men and the Workforce Field Trips
- Navigating Financial Aid Offers
- 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
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
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