22-23 FHS Weekly Update #7
Week of September 12 - 16, 2022
Week #2 September Dates
Week #2
Monday, September 12:
- FAPS Board of Education Meeting
- After School Tutoring begins 2:45 to 3:25 p.m.
- Deadline for PSAT/NMSQT registration
Tuesday, September 13:
- Travel begins in SRT Grades 9-11
- After School Tutoring - 2:45 to 3:25 p.m.
- Little Shop of Horrors Auditions 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 14:
- After School Tutoring - 2:45 to 3:25 p.m.
- Little Shop of Horrors Auditions 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 15:
- After School Tutoring - 2:45 to 3:25 p.m.
- Little Shop of Horrors Auditions 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 16:
- Staff Professional Development Day - No School for Students
- Varsity Football vs. Swartz Creek (away)
Little Shop of Horrors
Positivity Project: Theme of the Week: Open-Mindedness
This week is the character strength of Open-Mindedness. Open-mindedness means you like to consider new ideas and try new things. You examine things from all sides and don’t jump to conclusions.
Open-mindedness is the willingness to actively search for evidence that goes against one’s favored beliefs, plans, or goals. Open-minded individuals are able to weigh all evidence fairly, when it is available. They see the other side and fight the tendency to have a bias for their own views. And, rather than favoring the socially dominant views, they give attention to those that are less dominant.
To practice and encourage the character strength of Open-Mindedness 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.
Last Week's Theme: Teamwork Captain Plumb - Vietnam Fighter Pilot
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.
After School Tutoring Begins - September 12th - Permission Slip Required
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 or bwojcik@fentonschools.org
PSAT/NMSQT - Sign-up Deadline - 9/12/22
Date of Test: Wednesday, October 12th from 7:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Cost: $18.00, which is due at the time you sign up. Checks can be made out to FHS.
Sign up by: Tuesday, September 12 (in the Counseling Office).
Practice SAT Test Offered by Brighton Area Schools - Fenton Students Invited Too!!!
Here is an opportunity for interested students to take a proctored SAT Practice Test offered by the Brighton Area Schools Alumni Association on Saturday, September 24th, from 9:45am to 1:30pm at the BHS Cafeteria.
This proctored SAT practice test is open to all middle and high school students from any school, e.g. private, public, home, charter, etc. Each student taking the test has immediate test scoring available on his/her smartphone or computer. Students can also choose to score the test when they get home...
Early registered students encountering a conflict with 9/24, may request a copy of the test, instructions on how to complete and score it, plus information to access the Kaplan online test preparation information. This will be sent the week of September 26th.
Additional information is available at our website: www.BrightonMiAlumni.com/events
--Beth Walker, BAS Alumni Association Board Member
Free Online Graphing Calculator Access
FHS Students should have received an email (to his/her school gmail) from Texas Instruments to setup an account for the online graphing calculator. Students should make sure to check his/her gmail for this email. If the email is not in the inbox, students should check his/her spam folder for it.
Once students create the account, they will be able to use the link setup in Clever under the Fenton Links section that will take them to the graphing calculator.
When students re-log into Texas Instruments (TI), they can click sign in with Google instead of using the email and password chosen when the account was created.
Constitution Day
Friday, September 16 is Constitution Day, an annual federal observance that commemorates the creation and signing of the United States Constitution, and honors and celebrates the privileges and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. This year, the FHS Social Studies Department is creating a Constitution BINGO game for students to participate in to learn more about the Bill of Rights. Students will play a little game of Constitution Bingo on Thursday, September 15, since there's no school on September 16.
Freshman Parents: Volunteers Needed for Concession & Host of Float Building
The Freshman Class needs volunteers to work various shifts at Football Concessions. Please see the link before to sign-up, if you are able to volunteer or contact Jennifer Wright - jwright@fentonschools.org for questions.
Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4baca62ca0f58-football
Additionally, the Class of 2026 also needs help obtaining a location for Freshman float build.
Week #3 September Dates
Monday, September 19:
- After School Tutoring
Tuesday, September 20:
- Academic Letter Assembly during SRT (based on 21-22 grades)
- After School Tutoring
Wednesday, September 21:
- After School Tutoring
Thursday, September 22:
- Picture Retake Day
- After School Tutoring
Friday, September 23:
- Deadline for Homecoming Dance Guest Passes
- Varsity Football vs. Holly (Heroes' Night)
Academic Letter Assembly - Tuesday 9/20/22 at 9:35 a.m.
This is our chance to recognize your child's commitment to learning as well as encourage and support his/her continuing efforts.
Qualification: Student must have achieved a 3.7 or higher cumulative GPA for just the 2021-22 school year. This is different than overall cumulative GPA for all years in high school.
Click on the button below to see if your child is being recognized. Due to security, you must access list via your child's school gmail account.
If you are unsure if your child should have gotten recognition, do not hesitate to call Mrs. Stapp in the Counseling Office at least 24 hours PRIOR to the event, and she can check.
ID Pictures Distributed in SRT on 8/25 & Picture Retake Day - September 22nd
Students should have received his/her student ID in SRT on 8/25, if picture was taken at schedule pick-up. GCI 2nd Session students can pick up his/her ID in the Main Office.
School Picture Retake Date on Thursday, September 22nd during SRT.
FHS Home Football Games
1. Friday, September 23rd - Fenton vs. Holly (home) - (Heroes Night)
2. Friday, September 30th - Fenton vs. Kearsley (home) - (Homecoming)
3. Friday or Saturday (TBD) October 14th or 15th - Fenton vs. TBD
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 (like the chromebook last week), etc.
HOCO Guest Passes - Deadline 9/23/22!!!
Guest passes will be available during the Week of September 6th. All Dance Guest Passes must be completed and submitted NO LATER THAN Friday, September 23rd, so there is time to review them PRIOR to when ticket sales end.
Students will NOT be able to purchase a ticket for his/her guest until all five signatures are obtained and the Dance Guest Pass has been reviewed/accepted by FHS Administration.
Homecoming Dance Tickets
Tues (9/20) 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. and during lunches
Wed (9/21) 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. and during lunches
Thur (9/22) 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. and during lunches
Tues (9/27) 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. and during lunches
Wed (9/28) 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. and during lunches
Thur (9/29) 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. and during lunches
All Homecoming Dance Tickets are PRE-SALE only (no tickets will be sold at the door). Tickets are $15.00 per person.
Spirit Week - Week of September 26-30th
Tuesday: Tie Dye Day
Wednesday: PJ (school appropriate) Day
Thursday: - Throwback Thursday
- Seniors: 2000's
- Juniors: 1990's
- Sophomores: 1980's
- Freshmen: 1970''s
Friday: Spirit Wear Day
Week #4 - HOCO - 9/26 to 10/1/22
Monday (9/26/22):
- Powder Puff Game - 7:00 p.m.
- AST
Tuesday (9/27/22):
- AST
Wednesday (9/28/22):
- AST
Thursday (9/29/22)
- AST
Friday (9/30/22)
- Pep Assembly - 6th hour
- Parade - 5:00 p.m.
- Football Game - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday (10/1/22)
- Homecoming Dance - 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
- Tickets are pre-sale only $15 - No tickets will be sold at the door
Homecoming Theme: Into the Wild - Float Building
Seniors: Under the Sea
Juniors: Jungle
Sophomores: To be determined at Class Meeting on September 6th
Freshmen: To be determined at Class Meeting on September 8th
North Road: Savannah/Grasslands
State Road: Tropics
Tomek: Mountains & Ice Caps
WOW: Where the Wild Things Are
Note: Homecoming Pep Assembly, Parade, & Football Game will take place on Friday, September 30th. The Homecoming Dance (pre-sale tickets only) will take place on Saturday, October 1st.
Powder Puff Permission Slips
At the Informational Meeting, a permission slip with equipment, jersey number selection, number of practices, and other behavioral expectations were covered.
For more information, contact Athletic Director, Mr. Ed Uhrik @euhrik@fentonschools.org
Powder Puff Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IauK_RtvI-LQMmv2JsbiPYhvTYG5EmGE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103600241834367633096&rtpof=true&sd=true
Late Arrival/Early Dismissal/Sick Children
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
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: Postcard
- 5 days of absence in a class: 5 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.
COVID Reminder
- 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)
Student Parking
- 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 - see button below) needs to be printed, signed and brought to FHS when purchasing the $20.00 parking sticker.
NOTE: Students MUST use school Gmail account to access the registration form (this is due to protected information).
Athletes of the Week:
1. Will Dickens - Boys' Soccer - Will scored the 2nd and 3rd goals in a 3-2 over Brandon on Monday and then followed that up with a hat trick against Swartz Creek, including an exceptional bicycle kick.
Congratulations Coach Jones
The award will be presented in Lansing on November 13th at the MHSCA award luncheon. The selection and nomination for this award comes from the coaches constituent sports association and through the Michigan High School Coaches Association.
The MHSCA selection of Mr. Jones reflects positively on his school and his community. Coach of the Year selections are based on program performance over the years and the coach's contribution to the sport, school, and community.
Senior Class of 2023 - Important Information
Financial Aid Night - September 26th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - FHS Lecture Room (time moved up to accommodate Powder Puff)
Senior Cap & Gown Orders
Families have a bit of time to look over the materials and get orders ready for when the rep returns during SRT on October 4th and 6th.
If your student missed the meeting due to being in GCI Session #2, have them swing by the office to pick up a package.
Online ordering (www.highschool.herffjones.com) will be available AFTER the presentation otherwise feel free to contact Herff Jones over the phone at (734) 725-5743 to place your order.
Don't delay, order now and be part of the Group Order and qualify for the Early Bird Discount !
Senior Portrait Specifications
Are you thinking about having your Class of 2023 student pose for Senior pictures done over the summer/early fall months? If so, make sure you check out the Senior Portrait specifications and/or get them to whomever will be taking the portraits.
Link to Senior Portrait Specifications:
https://thefentonian.weebly.com/2023-seniors.html
Link to Senior Portrait Upload Form:
Yearbook Information
Yearbook recognition ads are a great way for parents, families and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. In addition, revenues from recognition ads help our school to create a better yearbook.
To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions on the form below. Jostens is managing your school's yearbook ad sales, so please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please take into account our school's ad content guidelines on the bottom of this form during the creation of your ad online. All orders must be placed by 01/31/2023
Senior Interview - Time to Schedule Your Appointment
Seniors (and senior parents) should begin scheduling a Senior Interview with the counselor. Senior interviews take place during the month of September 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.
Note: Parents may call the Counseling Office at (810) 591-2612 to schedule this appointment, so it best fits your schedule.
Submit Common App Counselor Request by Friday, October 21st
November 1st is the deadline for submitting the Common App/college admissions documents to most colleges and universities for "Early Admission" decisions (typically ranging from Thanksgiving to New Years).
When submitting the Common App, counselors have steps to complete BEFORE the app is finalized. In order to provide ample time for counselors to complete those steps, students need to "invite" his/her counselor through the Common App so they have access to the "Secondary School Repor.t" Invites need to be extended by no later than October 21st.
Steps to Invite Counselor
1) Log into www.commonapp.org
2) Enter any specific college's application (for example, enter your University of Michigan application)
3) Go to the "Recommenders and FERPA" section
4) Invite your Counselor to complete the Secondary School Report by providing your Counselor's name and school email address (see bottom of this newsletter for that information).
Deadline for submitting your Common App Counselor Request is NO later than Friday, October 21st. Submissions after that date, may not meet the November 1st application deadline.
From the Office of Career & College Readiness
In this week's newsletter:
- P2 Theme of the Week- Teamwork
- Engaging Distinctive Universities event including the University of Michigan
- Sallie Mae's virtual event: The Real Cost of College
- Study Skills Week Workshops
- ACT registration/testing dates
- Factory Two Maker Space September Class Schedule
- Simon Says...
- New job postings
Technology Links
FHS Launches Social Media - Follow Us!!!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fentonhs48430
Instagram: @fenton_hs
Twitter: @Fenton_HS
Home-School Communication - Weekly Updates
1. Go to www.fentonschools.org
2. Click on Schools & select Fenton High School
3. Go to heading "Our School"
4. Look for subheading called "Weekly Updates"
22-23 Chromebook Distribution
FHS tudents are expected to have a chromebook device. Students who missed getting one at schedule pick-up should report to the FHS Media Center to obtain one.
Necessary Items for Chromebook Distribution:
- Students/parents must read and agree to all policies and procedures for use, care, and maintenance of the chromebook. (Must bring in printed copy of Student User agreement with parent signature - see button below).
- Students/parents must pay $25.00 nonrefundable user care and repair fee. This fee will be collected at the time of distribution. Parents may use E-funds, check, or cash. If using E-funds, student will have to show receipt of payment in E-funds portal.
Synergy Parent Vue/Student Vue to Access Schedule, Attendance, Report Cards, Grades
Synergy is a portal that gives parents access to our student information system via ParentVue. Parents should create (or update) his/her Parent Vue account to access their child's daily attendance by class, academic progress, class schedule, and emergency contact information.
New Families: Create a Parent Vue account and login in to enroll new students.
Current FAPS Families: Log into your Parent Vue account to enroll new students and/or to update your current student information.
The link to the Parent Vue account is:
https://parentvue.geneseeisd.org/fent/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True.
IMPORTANT
If you are a current FAPS family and are having trouble logging into your account please contact Amanda Mogford at amogford@fentonschools.org 810-591-4712.
Do not create a new account.
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.
E-Funds
Parents should set up an E-funds account by following these steps:
1. Locate your child's student ID number (six-digit number on report cards & transcripts) and
go to the E-funds website.
2. https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56532
3. Click on "Create an Account".
4. Provide request information.
5. Click "Create Account".
Introduction Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uAryLiihmygRVYwEYXLObRo1TjwFuFtiIVTBn_UvzSg/edit?usp=sharing
Link to Informational Document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IqIXFV3Y1rG1jX_2jw1cWUyv-fR1MVObkxBg-pTQbsY/edit?usp=sharing
Odysseyware
Logging into Odysseyware: https://fentonschools.owschools.com
1) FHS students taking online classes with current Odysseyware logins, such as those from summer school, will use their old credentials.
2) For new Odysseyware students, your login is your first initial & whole last name, all lower case, plus the year of your graduation (ex. jgolen2024).
3) Your password is the same as your regular password for logging into the school computer (ex. jgol_1234).
Note: Odysseyware does not like special characters so spaces, underscores, apostrophes, etc. must be omitted.
See also: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Z1LrpCK14bRfC7lL3tqaY4YToUKyjHc/view?usp=drive_web
Social-Emotional Health & Wellness
FHS/ Easterseals Partnership
Fenton High School 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
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, 9:00 AM - 4:00 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
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