23-24 FHS Weekly Update #7
September 4-8, 2023 - (Office Hours 7:00 - 3:30)
No School - Friday, 9/1 & Monday, 9/4/23 - Labor Day
No School - Friday, 9/15/23 - Professional Development Day
September - Week #1 - September 4 - 8, 2023
Monday (9/4/23) - No School/FHS Closed due to Memorial Day Weekend
Tuesday (9/5/23) -
- Sophomore Class Meeting during SRT/No other SRT Travel
Wednesday (9/6/23) -
- FHS Open House - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
- FHS Bond Informational Meeting - 7:30 - 8:15 p.m in FHS Main Gym
Thursday (9/7/23)
- Freshman Class Meeting during SRT/No other SRT Travel/Review SRT Travel Rules
Friday (9/8/23) -
- Teachers Self-Assessment & Growth Plans due
- FHS Varsity Football v Swartz Creek/Heroes' Night (home) - 7:30 pm start
Sunday (9/10/23) Pancake Breakfast - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at AGS
FHS Open House Bell Schedule
Varsity Sports Schedule
Visitor Aware
New Visitor Management & Screening Service
As an additional effort to improve the safety and security of our buildings, each school will be implementing a visitor management system called "Visitor Aware" beginning next Monday, August 28, 2023.
Visitor Aware is a visitor management and screening service designed specifically to help secure our schools. Visitor Aware is used to ensure that only safe visitors are granted access to this location. This provides an additional layer of security for your children by validating the identities of anyone entering the premises, determining if they are a potential threat, and keeping accurate records of all school visits.
Please review the short "How to" videos and corresponding Infographics, as well as the Parent Welcome Packet for more information (links below).
Finally, be sure to have your Driver's License in hand the first time you visit our school so that you can get registered into our system. Once you have registered at a school, you are registered at all buildings throughout our district.
Thank you for your help with keeping our students and staff safe! #WeAreFenton
Fenton Education Foundation's Pancake Breakfast
Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students in 23-24 - Other Benefits by Application
Free breakfast and lunches will be available for all FAPS students this year. Students/families who may qualify for free and reduced lunches should also still complete the free/reduced lunch form as they may also qualify for other discounts such as Pay to Participate, AP or IB exam fee reductions or waivers, and reduced Summer School fees.
Apply for free or reduced meals here: https://fenton.familyportal.cloud/
Link to Foodservice Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/4p97q
Outside Food Deliveries - Not without Prior Admin Permission
For the safety and nutritional needs of students, as well as to reduce disruptions to the educational process, food deliveries to school grounds through outside delivery services (i.e. Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, etc.) and direct foodservice vendors (i.e. Panera, Jimmy John’s, Dominoes, etc.) must be pre-approved by school administrators.
Prior approval must also be obtained for parents wanting to deliver outside food items to his/her student and friends as this competes with what is sold in the cafeteria as part of the federal school lunch programs, creates confusion, incorrectly implies students can order food for delivery to the cafeteria, and arrangements must be made to find an alternate location for food consumption for the group.
September: Week #2 - September 11-15, 2023
Monday (9/11/23) -
- After School Tutoring begins (Mondays - Thursdays) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., to 3:20 if taking bus home
- Board of Ed Mtg. - 6:00 p.m.
- Senior Powder Puff practice - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. near FHS soccer fields
Tuesday (9/12/23) -
- School Picture Retake Day (7:15 - 8:15 & 9:15 - 10:45)/No Other SRT Travel
- After School Tutoring (Mondays - Thursdays - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., to 3:20 if taking bus home
- Senior Powder Puff practice - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. near FHS soccer fields
Wednesday (9/13/23) -
- Go Gold Bake Sale during 6th hour for Childhood Cancer Awareness
- After School Tutoring - 2:40 to 3:40 pm, to 3:20 if taking bus home
- Go Gold/Yellow - Volleyball Game to support Childhood Cancer Awareness at 6:15 p.m. (F/JV @ 5pm)
Thursday (9/14/23)-
- Student Council Meeting - 6:45 a.m.
- SRT Travel begins
- After School Tutoring - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- FEF - Black Tie Dinner
Friday (9/15/23) - No School/PD Day
- Football vs. Holly (away)
After School Tutoring - Begins Monday, September 11th
After School Tutoring
After School Tutoring will be available Mondays - Thursdays (except on Staff Meeting Wednesdays 1x per month) from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. (to 3:20 if taking the bus) Face to Face. After School Tutoring is free, but a permission slip must be on file PRIOR to participation. Academic Teachers from all core content areas are present.
Students who have a permission slip on file will be allowed to stay after school for assistance. For more information, contact the Counseling Office at (810) 591-2612.
Picture Retake Day - Tuesday, September 12th
Photographers will be set up from 7:15 am - 8:15 am for staff and GCI Session 2. Then again from 9:15 - 10:45 am (SRT Time) for all other students. This will take place in the Aux Gym.
Students who missed schedule pick-up and getting their picture taken on
August 9th or 10th should go through pictures retakes.
All students should have a picture taken, even if not purchasing a picture package, so they will get a pictured ID card, updated photo in Synergy, etc.
September: Week #3 -September 18 - 22, 2023
Monday (9/18/23)
- 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Senior Powder Puff practice - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. near FHS soccer fields
Tuesday (9/19/23)
- AST - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Senior Powder Puff practice - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. near FHS soccer fields
Wednesday (9/20/23)
- AST - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (9/21/23)
- AST - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Go Gold/Yellow Out - Varsity Soccer Game at 7:00 p.m. (JV @5)
Friday (9/22/23)
- Football vs. Kearsley (away)
Saturday (9/23/23) - Fall Fit Fest
September: Week #4 - September 25 - 29, 2023
Monday (9/25/23)
- AST - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Senior Powder Puff practice - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. near FHS soccer fields
- Financial Aid Night (Learn About the FAFSA changes) at 6:00 p.m. - FHS Lecture Room
Tuesday (9/26/23)
- AST - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (9/27/23)
- AST - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Senior Powder Puff practice - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. near FHS soccer fields
Thursday (9/29/23)
- AST - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (9/29/23)
- Football vs. Linden (home) - Stuff the Bus Event & Go Gold/Yellow Out for Childhood Cancer Awareness
FHS Procedures - Attendance, Medication, Parking, etc.
Medications
NEW for 2023-24: The new medication authorization forms required physician's signature and office stamp EVEN for self-carry/self-administration medications.
Call Attendance Office (591-2609) for Absences & Late Arrivals
Call by Noon next day to excuse when you receive reminder call
Student Parking
Vehicles must be registered to park on campus and have a parking sticker applied to the lower left passenger window.
- Parking registrations must be done using the link below BUT accessed from a students' FHS gmail account (a closed system for the protection of students).
- A Student Parking Receipt (auto generated when filling out form - sent to students' school gmail) needs to be printed, signed and brought to FHS when purchasing the $20.00 parking sticker.
NOTE: Parking sticker checks took place this week and reminder notices are being mailed if the vehicle doesn't have the parking sticker on the passenger side windshield, the vehicle hasn't been registered, of the student is parking in the wrong location.
Students: If someone is parking in your spot, take a picture of the license plate and report it to the Main Office.
Traffic Safety Rules
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.
Dropping Off Items
Dropping Off Items to Students
Visitors will need to use the FHS main entrance off of Shiawassee Avenue to drop off forgotten items. To enter the building, you will need to:
1) Buzz the intercom on the brick wall near the last door on the right-hand side.
2) FHS Clerical staff will greet you and determine the need to "buzz" you in.
3) If attending a meeting, proceed to the office & complete the Visitor Aware check-in (need driver's license).
4) If dropping off an item, use the labels on the table outside.
5) Take a label from the cup.
6) Write your student's name on the label, then place it on the item being dropped off.
7) Text your student to let them know the item is here.
8) Students will be able to pick up the item during passing time or the end of the day
Arrival & Dismissal & Sick Children Information
Late Arrival/Early Dismissal/Sick Children
Please call the FHS Attendance Line (810) 591-2609 to excuse your student for appointments, illnesses, etc. Be sure to allow for ample time (at least 30 minutes) ahead of the appointment to get your child dismissed. Phone lines are checked every 30 minutes.
Students should ALWAYS report to the office to sign in late, sign out for an appointment or to go home sick. Students should NOT just text a parent then leave the building without checking out in the Main Office.
If parents/guardians call with enough notice, a pass can be issued and the parent/guardian can remain in the vehicle and have the student dismissed to meet them, saving time and being more convenient.
Attendance Reminders
Students are permitted a maximum of 10 absences per semester. There are two semesters per year (Aug - mid-January & mid-January to June).
Parents/students are able to see attendance on Parent Vue or Student Vue. Reminder communication goes out according to the following:
- Robocall goes out daily for unexcused absences
- 3 days of absence in a class: 3 day letter
- 7 days of absence in a class: 7 day letter
- 10 days of absence in a class: 10 day letter with offer to go on Attendance Plan (upon signed PLAN for next 9-10 weeks).
- Attendance Appeal: End of semester - provide new, better, different documentation of absences.
Closed Campus
School district policy does not permit a student to leave campus once they have been dropped off or at any time during the school day, particularly at lunch or during SRT.
Any student needing to leave the school grounds must follow the Early Dismissal/Check Out procedure and obtain a pass from the Main Office. Failure to check out through the Main Office could result in disciplinary action.
If a student has an appointment during the school day, parents and/or guardians must call in first thing in the morning in order to have the student excused.
Athletics & Activities
Homecoming Theme: City Nights & Neon Lights
The 2023 Homecoming Theme was announced at the Senior & Junior Class Meetings this week. Each class float will represent a city in the United States: Detroit, Hollywood, Las Vegas or New York City.
Voting takes place after class meetings with Seniors voting first, Juniors second and so on. First round of the Homecoming Court Voting for Seniors will take place (electronically) August 31st - students should watch his/her school gmail for a Google voting form.\
Seniors: Las Vegas
Juniors: Voting soon
Sophomores: Voting after their class meeting
Freshmen: Voting after their class meeting
Senior Powder Puff Practices
Seniors interested in participating in the Powder Puff Game on Monday, October 2nd need to attend four of six practices as well as complete and return a permission slip to the Athletic Office (see button below).
Senior practice dates are: September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 27th
Location: By the FHS Soccer Fields
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Join REMIND by texting 81010 @24powder to get reminders.
Athlete of the Week
FHS State Bank Athlete of the Week
With the start of schools varying across the county, the Athlete of the Week nominations have been delayed. Congratulations goes out to:
1. Tess Heavner - Girls' Swim & Dive: Tess took 1st place in both of her individual events against Livonia Stevenson (100 Back 57:71 State cut and 100 Fly 57.69 State cut) as well as being part of the 200 Medley Relay that also was a state qualifying time.
2. Kalib Matthys: Boys' Tennis: Kalib is our #2 singles player. At the St. John's tournament, Kalib was the only one who won a first place medal defeating St. John's, Caldonia, and Owosso.
3. Ava Pyeatt: Girls' Golf: Ava led the Tigers at the Lober Classic held at Crystal Mountain by shooting 91 on Monday and 96 on Tuesday. On Wednesday, in our match against Brandon, Ava was the medalist and shot a 96 to help the Tigers win. To round out the week, on Friday she lead Fenton by shooting a 43 and was co-medalist. Her score helped Fenton beat Swartz Creek at Tyrone Hills.
Tess Heavner - Girls' Swim & Dive
(Tess was on a college visit when photos were taken).
Kalib Matthys - Boys' Tennis
Ava Pyette - Girls' Golf
Heroes' Night Football Game - Friday, September 8th
Heroes' Night Football Game gives Fenton the opportunity to sell the naming rights on the back of the jerseys to honor a military hero, first responder, etc. Players wear the jersey of their "hero" during the game and present it to the individual and/or his/her family AFTER the game is complete.
Biographies of the "hero" are read over the PA system and FHS Varsity football players award the jersey to the honoree after the game.
Home Football
Upcoming home Varsity Football Games are as follows:
1. Friday, September 8 - Fenton vs. Swartz Creek (home) - (Heroes Night)
2. Friday, September 29 - Fenton vs. Linden (home) - (Stuff the Bus)
3. Friday, October 6 - Fenton vs. Flushing (home) - (Homecoming)
Note: Students are NOT to bring bags or footballs to the football games.
The Reason Why:
Over the years, unsuspecting people have been hit by flying footballs, run into by students running around and not paying attention to their surroundings, peer disagreements (close to altercations) amongst kids of all ages take place, and reports of stolen footballs arise.
We have also taken the stance with HS students of no backpacks allowed in the games. We are not taking the stance of "No Bags" for everyone, but with HS kids, we don't know what they may bring in that could be thrown, drunk, left out in the rain (such chromebooks), etc.
Teaching & Learning
PSAT & NMSQT Testing
ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS! This digital test is for students who are interested in gaining additional practice for the SAT exam. By taking this exam, students who are in 11th grade could potentially qualify for National Merit Scholarships. The test date is October 24 at 7:45am -11:15am at FHS. The cost of the test is $18 and can be paid for through efunds or check/cash in the counseling office. The deadline to register is October 17, 2023. To register for the test complete this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fiPv8__uWeHjUekHoFwdXemKTLZf941cyv68_9PBqW4/edit
Positivity Project
P2: Next Week's Theme: Teamwork
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Curiosity. Curiosity means you like exploration and discovery. You ask lots of questions because you want to learn more about anything and everything.
Curiosity is a crucial component of one’s character. Our innate urge for discovery and exploration is a key element of our human desire for wisdom and knowledge. It’s what keeps us intrigued in the plotlines of movies and books. It’s what pushes us to try new activities or travel to different places. All individuals experience curiosity but differ in their willingness to experience it -- behaviorally, intellectually, and emotionally.
Individuals with the character strength of curiosity are more likely to ask questions and try new things. Curiosity, then, is a form of courage. Asking questions exposes the fact that we don’t know and trying a new activity means we might fail. But, it’s only through asking questions and exploring new opportunities that we learn and grow.
To practice and encourage the character strength of curiosity 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.
Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nO7_Zl1Q7TWVqObW3h-8FGfjo6t1uhCWy37TF3MGD9o/edit#slide=id.p
FHS Newcast
Mr. Smith and his Video Production students have pushed out their first newscast of the 2023-24 school year. The video includes important information regarding Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the new dress code, as well as promos for soccer, football, and more.
Senior Information
Go to "Our Students" - All Things Senior on the FHS website
Senior Interview Time
Senior Interviews are coming and students should "stay tuned" to his/her school gmail about the process for scheduling a Senior Interview with the counselor. Senior interviews take place during the month of September and October and cover important information including:
- Credit Check (to ensure credits for graduation, NCAA, etc.)
- College Applications, Counselor Recommendations & Common App
- Financial Aid/FAFSA form
- etc.
Submit Common App Counselor Request by Friday, October 20th
Seniors, you have until November 1st to meet Early Application deadlines for colleges. If you are applying to college using the "Common App," remember this application has a Counselor Recommendation component to it.
Deadline for submitting your Common App Counselor Request is NO later than Friday, October 20th. Submissions after that date, may not meet the November 1st application deadline.
Yearbook Information
The 2023 Fentonian copies have arrived at FHS! For students entering grades 10-12 this year, yearbooks will be distributed during school. More information regarding that process will be sent out to both parents and students once school starts. We currently have about 10 extra copies available for purchase. The cost is $105 cash or check made payable to Fenton High School.
For Class of 2023 - please contact Mrs. Hoover @bhoover@fentonschools.org to make arrangements to pick up Senior Yearbooks.
Class of 2024 - Senior Portrait Specifications
Class of 2024: Make sure you check out the Senior Portrait specifications for your yearbook photo. It is important to get them to whomever will be taking the portraits.
Seniors must submit (or have submitted by the photographer) his/her picture for the Yearbook. Pictures are due by Monday, October 30th. A late fee of $25.00 will be imposed for late submissions.
Link to Senior Portrait Specifications:
Project Graduation
Senior Parents interested in helping with Project Graduation, following their planning process, wishing to donate, etc. should contact:
Class Sponsors; Jen Wright, Kelly Luck, Katie Coleman & Alisa Chapple
Class email: fentontigers2024@gmail.com
Class mailing address: PO Box 553, Fenton, MI 48430
Class Facebook page: @Fenton High School Class of 2024
Class Venmo: @ FHS-Seniors-24
Career & College Readiness
News from the Office of Career & College Readiness
In this week's newsletter --------------------> CLICK HERE-------------------->
- Happy Labor Day 2023
- College Applications Workshop
- *NEW* FAFSA Information/Deadlines
- 2040- Jobs of the Future
- Factory 2 September Calendar
- Xello for Families & Xello for Students
- Positivity Project- Curiosity
- Scholarship Information
- Employment/Volunteer Opportunities
- Simon Says...
MEMO #074-23: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Videos
See button/link below for more information.
Parchment - Send Transcripts to Colleges, Employers, or Self
Parchment allows families/students to request, send, and, store transcripts. It also includes powerful tools to research colleges and admissions. We advise NOT to use school email addresses during the registration process, as there may be a need to access this resource beyond high school years.
To access Parchment, please follow these steps:
1. Login/ Register - Sign in at www.parchment.com and click Sign Up to log in or register.
2. Add School - Click Get Started, and add high school(s).
3. Select Destinations- Select destinations such as colleges, NCAA, Common Application, or yourself, and review your selection.
4. Provide Consent- Complete waiver form and e-sign the transcript authorization form.
5. Payment - Provide debit/credit card payment if fees are required.
6. Track Order - Order Status will be emailed and updated in Parchment account.
Partnerships
Community Bulletin Board
This is a reminder that we have a "Community Bulletin Board" on our district website where we post digital flyers related to community events, local clubs or activities, community sports programs, etc... Please visit the link to see what's happening throughout our community! #WeAreFenton
Need to Email a Teacher
Need To Email or call a Teacher?
Students/Parents needing to reach a teacher/staff member during can:
- Go to www.fentonschools.org website
- Click on "Our Schools" and locate Fenton High School from the drop down menu.
- Go to the heading "Our Team" and find the sub-heading "Staff Directory"
- Names are listed alphabetically with a "Send Message" link under the name as well as the phone number to that staff member.
Health & Wellness
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.
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
Kinship Care
Contact: 800-535-1218 (Monday - Friday, 9-4 PM).
WEBSITE: kinship.msu.edu EMAIL: kinship@msu.edu
FARR
If you need assistance, and are in the Fenton, Lake Fenton, or Linden school districts, Fenton Area Resources & Referral Network (aka FARR) can help with emergency assistance and resources. See contact info below.
FARR
P.O. Box 529
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone - (810) 750-6244
Fax - (810) 885-0286
Email - FARRNetworkHelp@gmail.com
See FHS Website - "Our Parents" for Annual Notices
New Annual Notice: Post Graduation Opportunities
Under MCL 380.1293, which passed in 2022, districts are required to annually provide a post-graduation opportunities informational packet to all students in grades 8-12 beginning on or before October 1, 2023 and by each October 1 thereafter.
MDE has collaborated with the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and other statewide stakeholders to update the organization of resources on LEO’s Pathfinder Resources page to comply with the requirements of MCL 380.1293.
That information is now live. This memo details the requirement and the new information. This information is also posted on the FHS Website under "Our Students", Counseling Services, Post Graduation Opportunities.
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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:
Brian Halas - 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