AGS NEWS
April 5, 2024
AGS Office Staff
Lisa Wissinger, Assistant Principal
Melissa Welsh, Counselor
Tiffany Peeler, Counselor
Carol Manners, Secretary
Randi Thorp, Clerk
Barb Stinson, Clerk
Welcome to our final and fourth quarter of this school year! Please remember to check grades often and take advantage of SRT and AST. Let's go, Tigers!
Solar Eclipse 2024
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.
Safety is the number one priority when viewing a total solar eclipse. Be sure you're familiar with when you need to wear specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing by reviewing these safety guidelines.
All AGS students will receive a pair of eclipse glasses on Monday during 6th hour. The eclipse will begin around 2:00 PM with the most coverage around 3:15 PM. Science teachers have been discussing safety precautions and doing mini-lessons to prepare the students for this fantastic experience.
2023-24 Important Dates
Mark Your Calendar!
1. Go to www.fentonschools.org
2. Click on "Our District"
3. First bullet is "District Calendar for 2023-24"
April
- April 8 - 12 - STATE TESTING WEEK
- April 10 - STATE TESTING DAY - PSAT 8
- April 11 - PTO Meeting @ 1:00 PM
- April 29 - NO SCHOOL for students
State Testing Week Schedule
PSAT Additional Information Opt Out
New to the PSAT/SAT testing this year is the option for families to Opt Out of providing additional information about career guidance, paying for college, and more, that would be shared with resource providers such as College Board's BigFurture App. To learn more about this Opt Out and sign up for the opt out, please click on the button below.
8th Grade Upcoming Events/Information
- Congrats 8th Grade Grad Yard Sign fundraiser $25/sign – personalized AGS yard signs to recognize your 8th grader completing Middle School! Orders are due by midnight April 18th by using this order form: https://forms.gle/PxCqG61WN84vmhav5 Yard signs will look similar to the picture to the right.
- 8th Grade Retreat Shirt Order Form: https://forms.gle/GGs64mqjBP4rb7Qy8 Shirt orders are due! Please use this link to order your child’s 8th grade retreat class shirt! Also – when you enter your email address in this linked document you will be sure to get all of the up to date information related to the 8th Grade Retreat. These shirts are FREE (included in the cost of the trip).
- 8th Grade Retreat Final Payments and Chaperone $ Due Next Friday, April 12: the remaining trip balance is due for students and parent chaperones. Reminder that the 2nd payment of $100/student is due. Parent volunteers that are attending the entire retreat is $150 (covers food, travel, lodging). Payments will be collected during lunch next Friday in the cafeteria. Upon final payment, students will receive the recommended packing list and housing assignment. Checks are to be made out to AGS Middle School re: 8th Grade Trip. Cash is also accepted.
- 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance is May 17 @8pm-10pm at AGS (immediately following the 8th grade awards). To ensure the 8th graders have the best dance possible we are asking the class to submit their song requests for the dance here: https://forms.gle/i6MgtBXf7JCqrpvF9 The song list will be reviewed by Eric Rettenmund and Lisa Wissinger before going to the DJ. Get your recommendations submitted asap!
- 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance Ticket Sales: Tickets will be available to purchase for $8/student during lunch May 6-10th (cash or check to AGS Middle School). Parents who would like to help decorate or support the dance, please contact Sabrina Brown at sabrinabrownrealtor@gmail.com .
- 8th Grade Awards & Completion Ceremony is May 17th @6:30pm in the cafeteria at AGS. More information to come soon.
It's 2024-2025 Registration Time!
PSAT 8 Registration Complete! 8th graders attended a PSAT 8 registration session on Monday this week in their Math classes, with their counselors, reviewing what to expect on PSAT 8 testing day. They were given this PSAT 8 Registration Info to share with their parents. PLEASE be sure to read this so you are aware of the testing info for that day. Students were also given a Bluebook Sign-In ticket that allowed them to sign into their Bluebook app where they registered & can do their future practice sessions. They will participate in practice sessions in their Math & ELA classes after spring break, but they are welcome to take the full length practice tests on their own. If your student wasn't in school on Monday, 3/18 OR Tuesday, 3/19 for the makeup session, you & your student were sent an email about this information.
More information & reminders to follow about PSAT 8 & MSTEP testing.
Spring Fling Dance for 6th and 7th Graders
When: Wednesday May 1st, 2024
Who: 6th and 7th Grade ONLY
Where: AGS Gym
Time: 2:15-3:30pm
Cost: $5 a student (Ticket sales will be during lunch April 22- May 1)
Snack will be available for purchase; pizza, chips, & drinks
Activities; dancing & basketball/volleyball
Please pick up students from AGS parent pick up area at 3:30pm
PTO Spring Flower Sale
Scouts BSA for Girls
Dimes for Diapers
It’s that time of year! The Dimes for Diapers campaign is kicking off on April 1st thru April 30th. Every penny raised is used to buy diapers for families who might otherwise find it difficult to purchase something so essential for their children. Collection cans will be around the building! Your generosity can help change a baby!
Summer EBT Information
To receive the Summer EBT benefit, every family must have an approved student eligibility benefit (free or reduced) through their school. Households may need to complete and submit the School Meals and Summer EBT Application. Families will need to turn in this form ahead of count day to receive benefits over the summer. Count day is February 14, 2024.
LINK to Form: https://fenton.familyportal.cloud/
Eligibility Overview
Summer EBT benefits are available for eligible households based on their student eligibility status (free or reduced). This can be from direct certification, categorical eligibility, or from the School Meals and Summer EBT Application.
What is Summer EBT?
As part of our collaborative efforts to enhance USDA's summer nutrition programs, the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT) will officially launch in summer 2024. Summer EBT provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. More than 29 million children across America could benefit from Summer EBT.
Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School
Email: erettenmund@fentonschools.org
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089784061965
Location: 3255 Donaldson Drive, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: 810.591.7700
Facebook: https://www.fentonschools.org/
Twitter: @fentonschools