22-23 FHS Weekly Update #33
Week of March 20-24, 2023
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
2023-24 Course Requests - Carried Home on Wednesday (3/22/23) & Return Date (3/23/24)
During 6th hour (on 3/22), students were given a copy of his/her 2023-24 Course Request Sheet. This is the document counselors use to schedule students into classes for the 2023-24 school year.
If you DIDN'T see the document, inquire with your student/child, as they were supposed to hand carry it home Wednesday and obtain your signature on it and return it to school on Thursday, 3/23/24.
Please return (even if it is the first week of April). If that document is NOT returned, counselors may have to pick next year's classes for students.
Dress Code Reminders
As the nice weather approaches, please be mindful of the school dress code. A few reminders:
- Length of Shorts/Skirts
- No 1/2 shirts or bare midriffs
- No tank/tube/spaghetti tops unless covered
- Inappropriate sayings or logos on clothing (i.e. NO Playboy Bunny logos, drug/alcohol messages, etc.)
April - Week #1 - April 3 - 7, 2023
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- SAT Review in Media Center - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday (4/4/23) -
- Pre-SAT Bubbling and Chromebook Updating for Juniors in SRT
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- SAT Review in Media Center - 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday (4/5/23) -
- 3rd Marking Period Grades due (and verified) by 2:40 p.m.
- NO AST due to Staff Meeting from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (4/6/23)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- SAT Review in Media Center - 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
- Ambassadors' Trip begins
Friday (4/7/23)
- No School for Students - PD Day for Staff
- Ambassadors' Trip continues
Saturday (4/8/23)
- SAT Review in Media Center from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Athletic Schedule
April - Week #2 - April 10 - 14, 2023 - Testing Week
- 3rd marking period report cards released electronically
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- SAT Review in Media Center - 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday (4/11/23) -
- NO AST
- No GCI - Due to STATE testing at Local Schools
Wednesday (4/12/23) -
- NO AST
- Seniors: Virtual Assignment DUE
Thursday (4/13/23)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (4/14/23)
April - Week #3 - April 17- 21, 2023
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (4/18/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (4/19/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- CIP Mtg. 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- FHS Band Concert - 7:00 p.m. FHS Auditorium
Thursday (4/20/23)
- College Visit: Saginaw Valley State University at 9:35 a.m.
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (4/21/23)
Seniors Taking Online Classes - Deadline for Completion - Friday, May 12th
April - Week #4 - April 24 - 28, 2023
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (4/25/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (4/26/23) - Administrative Assistants' Day
- NHS Blood Drive #3
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Operating Engineers Field Trip
Thursday (4/27/23)
- College Visit: Ferris State University at 9:35 a.m.
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (4/28/23)
Only 10 spots remain - See Mrs. Grady in the Counseling Office
May: Week #1 - May 1 - May 6th
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (5/2/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (5/3/23) -
- NO AST due to Staff Meeting
- Staff Meeting - 2:40 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (5/4/23)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- NHS Induction - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday (5/5//23)
Saturday (5/6/23)
- Prom on the Detroit Princess Boat
Must be a Junior or Senior or be the date of an FHS Junior or Senior.
FHS Office
2023-24 Online Re-registration for Current Students begins April 11th
Online enrollment for new students and the registration of current students will be open on March 1, 2023, with mandatory prompting beginning April 11th.
- New families will want to create a Parent Vue account to enroll students.
- Current FAPS families will login to your existing Parent Vue 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
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!!!
Attendance Reminder - Call (810) 591-2609 by Noon the Next Day
Students are permitted a maximum of 10 absences (or the equivalent) of 10 absences per semester (not marking period) There are two semesters per year (Aug - mid-January & mid-January to June). Every tardy equal 1/2 of an absence. There are two kinds of Attendance Codes at FHS.
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
Attendance Plan Review Time - Week of April 3-7th
1) No unexcused absences for all classes (for 10 weeks)
2) No more than three tardies total for all classes (for 10 weeks)
If so, schedule an Attendance Plan Review meeting to have your information reviewed and have your credit that was on hold, re-awarded.
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
Fenton Esports
1st Place: Robert Rabinowitz (Bloomfield Hills)
2nd Place: Pablo Avila (Rochester Adams)
Amateur Bracket (1st Place): Carson Tiemann (Fenton)
Amateur Bracket (1st Place) - Carson Tiemann (Fenton)
Robotics Team - Titanium Tigers Competes in Midland
The Titanium Tigers are competing in Midland today (3/24) and tomorrow (3/25/23). GO Titanium Tigers!
Here is the link and their match schedule. We are team 5114 and the matches will stream live beginning at 11:00 am
https://www.thebluealliance.com/event/2023mimid.
Our qualification matches for today are...
Qual 2 starts at 11:08, Qual 13, Qual 18, Qual 22, Qual 30, Qual 35, Qual 46, and Qual 50 6:11 pm.
They continue tomorrow morning and all you have to do is look for team 5114 in the line-up. The match times are approximate because if the field breaks then they have to build in repair time. For example, a robot slams into the charging station and rips the panel off...
The theme of the game is Charged UP. Teams are to race around the field collecting cargo and score points by lining squares or cones up in lines of three. At the end of the match, robots are to balance on the charging station for points. The beginning is autonomous and programmed in. The end game is called tele-op where students are driving the robots.
Check it out. Have a great day and go Titanium Tigers!
Teaching & Learning
Genesee County Youth Entrepreneur Sales Pitch Competition
Fenton had two of the ten finalists:
1. Chloe Eden
2. Marissa Frazier
Each student was given 3 minutes to present his/her sales pitch, followed by a two minute Q/A session by the judges. The top prize was $2,000 and an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to represent Michigan at the National Sales Pitch competition.
Chloe Eden took 3rd place and earned herself a check for $1,200.
Chloe Eden with EzyCane
GISD Youth Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
Marissa Frazier with Happy Scratches
Video Productions - Reflective Video Essay -
Check out Senior, Will Zeffaro's piece, as Senior year draws to a close in a few short weeks.
Link to this week's FHS Newscst: https://fhsnews.myportfolio.com/
MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Competition at Midland High School
This past weekend, eleven members from the FHS Instrumental Music Program traveled to Midland High School to compete in the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association (MSBOA) statewide competition. Representing Fenton were:
Soloist:
- Audrey Lehman (10th) Flute
Saxophone Quartet:
- Avary LaClear 12th Saxophone
- Katelynne Scott 11th Saxophone
- Dominic DuPei 10th Saxophone
- Amy Plunkett 10th Saxophone
Brass Sextet:
- Ian Mills 11th Tuba
- Nina Frost 11th Trumpet
- Caleb Markley 12th Trumpet
- Joe Wright 9th Baritone
- Catherine Borg 11th Trombone
- Julia Blanchard 11th French Horn
All groups/soloists earned a 1 which is the highest rating you can earn! Congratulations!!!!
Soloist (Flute) - Audrey Lehman
Saxophone Quartet (L to R) - Dominic DuPei, Amy Plunkett, Avary LaClear, Katelynne Scott
Brass Sextet (L-R): Joseph Wright, Catherine Borg, Caleb Markley, Ian Mills, Nina Frost & Julia Blanchard
Jazz Band Competes - Tuesday March 21st at Bloomfield Hills in State Jazz Festival
Barnhill, Riley
Blanchard, Julia
Borg, Catherine
DeFina, Luke
Dunlop, Moira
DuPei, Dominic
Elsey, Brett
Frost, Nina
Grenzicki, Bethany
Holmes, Ash
Katic, Nathan
LaClear, Avary
Lewis, Alexander
Markley, Caleb
Martens, Daniel
Mikols, Thomas
Mills, Ian
Ostrander, Adeline
Perry, Connor
Plunkett, Amy
Ritchie, Jonas
Scott, Jack
Scott, Katelynne
Toth, Spencer
Wright, Joseph
Wright, Macy
The FHS Jazz Band earned "1" (the highest rating) while at the State Jazz Festival.
Senior Class of 2023 - Important Information
Last Call for "Egg My Yard" - Deadline is March 24th!!!!
FAFSA Tracker Info for the Class of 2023
FAFSA Tracker -
Class of 2023 for Fenton High School - 143 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
Thank You Guitar Center
Dimes for Diapers
Collection dates are April 1st to April 30th!
Financial Plus Credit Union - Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors - Apply by 5/5/23
March 1st through May 5th, 2023 Financial Plus Credit Union will be accepting applications for its “You are the Future” scholarship and awarding 5 scholarships of $1,000.00 to recipients based on attaining all eligibility requirements and short essay content. The scholarship recipients will be announced on May 19th.
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:
1. Candidate must be a current Michigan resident.
2. Candidate must be either a high school student graduating in 2023 with a minimum grade point average(GPA) of 3.0 or a current full-time college, trade school or university student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be able to provide current school transcript of grades.
3. Candidate must complete the application with a short essay (500 words or less) on how the candidate will make a positive impact in our community and submit the application and essay with an official copy of their current transcript and one letter of recommendation from a legal adult other than a relative.
4. Except as provided in the rules, the candidate must be enrolled in an accredited college or university by July 7, 2023.
Scholarship Packages may be dropped off at any Financial Plus Credit Union Branch Office by 5:00 P.M. EST on May 5, 2023, OR uploaded to choose https://www.myfpcu.com/documents-portal department Marketing by 5:00 P.M. EST on May 5, 2023.
The application is also located on the Financial Plus Credit Union website at https://www.myfpcu.com/scholarship. Any questions, contact ckolasinski@myfpcu.com or (810)-244-2961.
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
In this week's newsletter:
- đź“Łđź“ŁLAST CALL for MICCD Field Trip!!đź“Łđź“Ł
- JUNIORS & SENIORS- are you interested in a career in healthcare??
- Scholarships for Women
- 24 Scholarships for Michigan students
- Career Exploration with XELLO
- College visits calendar
- FAFSA FAQs
- NEW scholarship opportunities
- ⏰150+ scholarships with APRIL deadlines⏰
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- Current job postings
Past newsletters:
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
April Newsletter Link: https://www.smore.com/cp3rw)
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.
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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.
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