22-23 FHS Weekly Update #37
Week of April 24-28, 2023
PARENTS: CHECK YOUR EMAILS!
Please check your email for a message from the Xello Family Portal for directions on how to connect to your child's Xello account. The email link is time sensitive and expires in 7 days- an email with a new link will be sent out each week. (These emails ONLY go to families who haven't already linked their accounts.)
Students can accomplish a great deal within Xello and make real progress toward creating a successful future for themselves, but they’re going to also need help and support from the caring adults in their lives. Xello Family bridges the gap between educators, families, and students with an intuitive platform that keeps everyone aligned to support a student on their journey to future readiness. Xello Family gives parents, guardians - or whoever may be part of a student’s support system - access to see and discuss their student's future goals and plans.
Check out this short video about Xello Families.
Happy Arbor Day - April 28th
No School - Monday, May 1st - Professional Development Day
Senior Attendance Appeals Distributed April 27th & due May 4th
AP & IB Exams - May 1st through May 18th
FAFSA - State Deadline is Monday, May 1st - REMINDER
Prom - May 6th - see graphic below for more information
Last Full Day of Classes for Seniors - May 9th
Deadline for Completion of Online Classes (Seniors) - Friday May 12th
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
May: Week #1 - May 1st - May 6th -
- No School - Professional Development Day for Staff
- AP US Government Testing (a.m.)
- Board of Education Meeting at AGS Middle School - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday (5/2/23) -
- DEEP & Dual Enrollment Meeting at 9:30 a.m. (SRT) in Lecture Room (see graphic below for more info)
- Last Day to work on door in SRT for Door Decorating Contest
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (5/3/23) -
- Forensic Science Field Trip to Fire Station
- NO AST due to Staff Meeting
Thursday (5/4/23)
- AP Statistics Testing (p.m.)
- Door Decorating Contest Winners Announced
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Senior Attendance Appeals due to the basket in Main Office.
- NHS Induction - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday (5/5//23)
- AP U.S. History Testing (a.m.)
Saturday (5/6/23)
- Prom on the Detroit Princess Boat
IB Exam Schedule - Updated Exam Locations (as of 5/9/23)
Athletic Schedule -
DEEP & Dual Enrollment - SRT Meeting - Tuesday, May 2nd in Lecture Room
DEEP & Dual Enrollment Students: Tuesday, May 2, 9:30 a.m.: there will be a meeting in the Lecture Room during SRT for students who have participated in DEEP or traditional dual enrollment this year.
Students will be walked through how to send their official MCC/UM-Flint transcripts to their four-year colleges, how to calculate the college credits they've earned, and what to do with those credits when they meet with their new advisors to schedule courses for their first few semesters of college.
2nd Semester Attendance Appeals
Seniors will have until Thursday, May 4th, to complete and turn his/her Attendance Appeal to the basket in the Main Office.
Underclassmen Appeals will be distributed during SRT on Tuesday, May 16th and will be due to the basket in the Main Office on Friday, May 26th.
May: Week #2 - May 8 - 12
- AP Calculus Testing (a.m.)
- AP Computer Science Testing (p.m.)
- IB Math SL Testing (p.m.)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (5/9/23) -
- IB History Testing (p.m.)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Last Day for Classes for Seniors!!!!
Wednesday (5/10/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Senior Exams - Day #1 - Hours 1 & 2
Thursday (5/11/23)
- IB History HL Testing (a.m.)
- IB Chemistry Testing (p.m.)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (5/12/23)
- Deadline for all Senior Online Classes to be complete
- IB Chemistry Testing (a.m.)
- Seniors Exams: Day #2 - Hours 5 & 6
- Ambassadors' Finale at 7:30 p.m. in FHS Auditorium
Saturday (5/13/23)
- Ambassadors' Finale at 7:30 p.m. in FHS Auditorium
Sunday (5/14/23) - Mother's Day
Seniors - Wear Your College, Military, & Trade School Swag Day - May 9th
This is FHS Seniors last full Day of School and we want to celebrate their accomplishments in a visual way!!!
Seniors Taking Online Classes - Deadline for Completion - Friday, May 12th
Fenton Ambassadors Upcoming Show - Friday, May 12th & Saturday, May 13th at 7:30 p.m.
May: Week #3 - May 15th - 19th
- IB French HL (a.m.)
- IB Economics SL (p.m.)
- Senior Exams - 3rd & 4th Hours
- Early Middle College Students - Meeting 12:45 to 2:00 p.m. in Project Room (see graphic below for more info)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (5/16/23) -
- IB Economics SL (a.m.)
- IB Spanish HL (p.m.)
- Underclassmen Attendance Appeals distributed in SRT
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Local Scholarship Night
Wednesday (5/17/23) -
- IB Spanish HL Testing (a.m.)
- IB Biology HL Testing (p.m.)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Choir Concert - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday (5/18/23)
- IB Biology HL Testing (a.m.)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (5/19/23)
- No IB Exams
- Drama Day - Drama Performance - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday (5/13/23)
Sunday (5/14/23) - Mother's Day
Early Middle College Celebration - Seniors & Years 13 - Cords & Diplomas - May 15th
Early Middle College Students, there is a Celebration Program for Year 12 (who will receive this MCC graduation cords) and Year 13 (who will receive their FHS diplomas) on Monday, May 15th between 12:45 - 2:00 in the Project Room.
Early Middle College students in Grade 11 and Grade 10 new EMC will also be invited to attend.
Local Scholarship Night - May 16th (by invitation only)
Applications for local scholarships were due on March 21st, and the donors are meeting during the month of April to select their winners from the pool of applicants.
Notifications will be sent out once donors have made their selections.
May: Week #4: May 22 - 26th - FHS Graduation
- AST - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (5/23/23)
- Mandatory Graduation Practice 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- AST - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Elementary Clap Out from 3:05 p.m. to 4:05 p.m.
Wednesday (5/24/23)
- AST - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. (There will be NO AST on Thursday, 5/25/23).
Thursday (5/25/23)
- Mandatory Graduation Practice 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
- Senior Walk at 8:45 a.m. (weather permitting).
- Senior Honors Assembly - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Main Gym (Parents May Attend)
- Graduation 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Location TBA (depends on weather)
- Project Graduation - 9:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. at AGS Middle School Friday (5/26/23)
- Underclassmen Attendance appeals due in basket in Main Office
- Last Day for 11th Graders to attend GCI
Elementary Clap Out - May 23rd from 3:05 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May/June: Last Week of School/Exams for Underclassmen
Tuesday (5/30/23)
- Exam Review - Hours 1, 2, 3, 4
Wednesday (5/31/23)
- Day #1 Exams - Hours 1 & 2
- Exam Review - Hours 5 & 6
Thursday (6/1/23) - Half Day
- Exams - Hours 3 & 4
Friday (6/2/23)- Half Day/Last Day of School
- Exams - Hours 5 & 6
Yearbook Information
If you would like to order, see the information below. While we may have a few overrun copies available at distribution, we do not purchase extra to sell at distribution.
Yearbook ordering link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1064455
Yearbook ordering QR code (see image below).
Secondly, the Fentonian is a fall delivery book and will be available at schedule pickup. Schedule pickup typically takes place around the second week in August.
Seniors, you can also pick your book up during this time, arrange to have someone else pick it up for you, or pick it up in the office after schedule pickup has passed.
We will also have autograph inserts available for seniors at senior breakfast that can later be affixed to the back of the yearbook.
Yearbook QR Code
Summer School - Enroll by June 19th by 12:00 noon, Classes begin June 21st
Do you need to make up credits (see credit chart button below )or are you trying to get some classes out of the way, so you can take more core/electives in the future? Whatever the reason, consider Fenton High School's online summer school program.
Enrollment Deadline: Due by Thursday, June 22nd by NOON.
Summer School Start Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Summer School End Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Cost: Full rate: $155.00 per class (max of two classes)
Reduced rate: $90.00 per class (reduced lunch qualified students)
Free rate: $60.00 per class (free lunch qualified students) -
Classes must be paid in full at time of registration or the class(es) will not be loaded into the student's electronic file. Checks payable to: Fenton High School, cash, or E-funds.
Open Lab (optional): There will be an Open Lab on Tues, Wed, and Thursday starting 6/27/23 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for students needing assistance or a place to work.
Students who pay in full in the Early Enrollment Window (May 22-June 20) will have access to their coursework within 2 business days and can begin working early. Materials will not get graded until the actual start of summer school term 6/27.
FHS Online Summer School classes will be loaded and students sent his/her user name and password their school gmail account.
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!!!
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
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
Teaching & Learning
Project Close-Up
Mrs. Gray recently took a group of FHS students on the annual Project Close-Up trip to Washington, DC. Since 1971, over one million students and educators have participated in Close Up programs. Their mission is to inspire students and to help them develop the skills and awareness they need to be engaged citizens for a lifetime.
The trip to Washington, DC helps students make lifelong memories as they come face-to-face with the people and places that shape our nation, and discover how their voice can make an impact on American democracy.
In front of the Pentagon
Attending a Workshop
Meeting with Gary Peters' Staff
FHS Ambassadors' Perform in Chicago, IL
The FHS Ambassadors earned Double Gold-Vocal Jazz and Showchoir. 3-Maestro Awards for Marlo Risner, Emma Minock & Ella Beck! Adjudicator Award for Vocal Jazz and Showchoir and finally the Outstanding choir trophy for highest combined score for a vocal group at the festival.
FHS Ambassadors' Checking out Lake Michigan
FHS Ambassadors with Chicago Skyline in Background
FHS Ambassadors at the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
Congratulations - Cohort #4 - Genesee County CTE Early Middle College Students
The Genesee County Career and Technical Early Middle College will graduate its fourth cohort of students in May 2023. We are proud to announce the Fenton students who have participated in this program:
1. Jacob Burrell
2. Annabeth Carnes
3. Brett Jackman
4. Stone Kolb
To recognize these graduates, a celebration luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Genesee Career Institute Conference Center from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Flint Metro League Academic All Team Recognition - April 26th
Students are chosen for this honor based on GPA (converted to 4.0 scale & rounded to 3 decimals)for all semesters using only core subjects (including World Language) plus a student's SAT Score.
For Fenton High School, the two students being honored were:
1) Grace Pierle - 2nd Team
2) Sana Saab - 1st Team
Flint Metro League Math & Science Competition - Thursday, April 27th
Eco Club - Earth Week Activities
Monday: Worked on our ECO Club Showcase
Tuesday: Planting plants during SRT/after school
Wednesday: After school grounds clean-up
Thursday: SRT FHS Grounds Clean-Up
Friday: Chalk Drawings
Weekend: Nature Walk
Eco Club checking out the pond
Finding LOVE on the Nature Walk
Single File It Is....during Eco Club''s Nature Walk
Positivity Project: Theme of the Week: Purpose
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Purpose. Purpose means you have beliefs about the meaning of life and your life’s purpose. You seek to be part of something greater than yourself.
Purpose gives individuals the sense that they are put on this earth for a reason and that they are somehow connected with humanity or the universe. People who possess a sense of purpose believe that they were put on earth for a reason. That reason can have all kinds of variety. It could be to create a unique invention, bring joy through art or music, or raise their children to become good people. These people have a true calling.
Having a clear sense of purpose in life and believing that you’re connected to a larger meaning gives individuals strength. It allows them to persevere and find courage in trying circumstances or lead with kindness and love even when it’s not reciprocated. Those with a sense of purpose have more meaning in their life -- and are more fulfilled.
Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebxlIrosiM
FHS Newcast & Bonus Video - Rapid Fire Questions with Mr. Perkins
Also, FHS Senior, Andrew Wermuth, would like to share a special, bonus video today: Rapid Fire Questions w/ Mr. Perkins (promoting Fenton Community Orchestra's performances this Friday/Saturday).
Newcast Link: https://fhsnews.myportfolio.com/
Rapid Fire Questions: Click on blue "special, bonus video" open to view.
Michigan Career Construction Trades Field Trip
Attendees were given hard hats, on which they adhere stickers from the various trades in attendance. Students were also given the opportunity to try their skills using excavating equipment, calculating the swing radius of a crane, learning the weight of a cement block, and learning all about the various trades and apprenticeships that are available.
Senior Class of 2023 - Important Information
Senior Class of 2023 Info Moving to its own Seniors Newsletter May 1st!
Tri County Times & Class of 2023
The Tri County Times wants to honor the Class of 2023 and are asking all seniors to email a senior photo to them. They will publish it in an upcoming edition.
Please submit photos to Tri-County Times at comp@tctimes.com. Please include the graduate's name and school for publication. You can start submitting ASAP, and they will continue to publish new photos throughout the graduation season.
FAFSA Tracker Info for the Class of 2023
FAFSA Tracker -
Class of 2023 for Fenton High School - 148 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
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.
From the Office of Career & College Readiness
In this week's newsletter:
- Michigan Construction Career Days 2023
- Career Exploration with XELLO
- Positivity Project- Purpose
- College visits calendar
- FAFSA FAQs
- Scholarship opportunities
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- *NEW* Current job postings
Technology Links
See FHS Website - "Our Parents" or "Our Students" for Technology Info
Google Take Out for Seniors - Do BEFORE August 1st
Seniors should check his/her school Gmail for directions on how to download any and all work from his/her Google Workspace (@fentonschools.org) accout. The process is very easy, and takes only a few minutes to get going. This is an optional process for all of you.
With that in mind, please be aware that your @fentonschools account will be deleted on August 1, 2023. Your data will not be saved or archived by Fenton Area Public Schools. If you want data in your Google account for post-secondary, it is to follow the Google Takeout steps emailed to your student Gmail BEFORE August 1st.
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
May Newsletter Link: https://www.smore.com/98muv
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.
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