22-23 FHS Weekly Update #35
Week of April 10-14, 2023
No School - Monday, May 1st - Professional Development Day
FAFSA - State Deadline is Monday, May 1st - REMINDER
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
Autism Awareness Spirit Week
April: Week#3 - April 17- 21, 2023 -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (4/18/23) -
- Spring IB Testers Mandatory Meeting during SRT in Lecture Room
- 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)
- NHS Blood Drive #3
Athletic Schedule
Student Council - Executive Board
All students who apply by this date will be listed on the voting form that will be sent to the entire student body on April 24th. Voting will end May 3rd at 3:00 PM and results will be announced during SRT, May 4th.
You may apply for the same position you currently hold or a new position entirely. You do not have to currently be on the executive board to apply.
Making Our School Better - Anonymous Student Survey
I am seeking input regarding your vision of what it means to be a Fenton Tiger, and the legacy that it carries even after students leave FHS.
After 18 years, I believe there are fundamental characteristics of being a Tiger that will always be ingrained in our students and community. At the same time, however, I also recognize some traits may have evolved.
As a lifelong learner, I value opportunities to collaborate, brainstorm, dialogue, and facilitate ways of making FHS a better place. To do this effectively, I need your help.
Please take a moment to fill out the attached survey to better inform me and other district stakeholders of your views regarding being a Tiger.
The survey, although short, does ask you to think deeply about what it currently means and what it should mean. This survey was also shared with FHS staff a little over a week ago for their input.
This survey is completely anonymous, and the results will be tabulated by an independent third party and shared with FHS Administration. I welcome your opinions and feedback as we work to make FHS a better place.
April - Week #4 - April 24 - 28, 2023
- Voting form for Student Council sent to Student Body
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (4/25/23) -
- Healthcare Workforce Development Program Informational Meeting during SRT (see graphic below)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (4/26/23) - Administrative Assistants' Day
- 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.
- Senior Attendance Appeals distributed in SRT (see graphic below)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (4/28/23)
- Deadline for ordering NHS stole for graduation.
- Esports Fundraiser in Project Room
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 #1 - May 1st - May 6th -
- No School - Professional Development Day for Staff
- AP US Government Testing (a.m.)
- Board of Education Meeting at Administration Building - 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)
- 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)
- AP Statistics Testing (p.m.)
- AST from 2:45 to 3:45 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
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.
Door Decorating Contest - Senior Send Off/Spring
Student Council is hosting a "Senior Send-Off" door decorating contest. All SRT's are invited to create a door that fits the theme of "Senior Send-Off/Spring between April 4th and May 2nd.
Rules:
- Only work during SRT, if items fall then bring them into your classroom until the next SRT
- Doors will ONLY be judged based on the door itself, not the corridor
- You may no longer work on your doors after 10:32 AM on May 2nd
- Beginning work date: Today (April 4th)
- Last day to work: May 2nd
- The best decorated 3 doors will be given prizes on May 4th during SRT
National Honor Society - Stole for Graduation
Seniors who are members of NHS and want a NHS stole for graduation need to see Mrs. Hazlett in room 3-155.
The cost of the NHS stole is $26 and checks can be made payable to Fenton High School. These stoles are a keepsake and, if purchased, you will be able to keep them.
NHS Induction on May 4th @6:30 pm in the Main Gym with a cake reception to follow.
May: Week #1 - May 8 - 12th
- 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.
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
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)
- Senior Breakfast & Mandatory Graduation Practice 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- AST - 2:40 to 3:40 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 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Main Gym
- 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
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
Athlete of the Week
Teaching & Learning
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.
Art Work from Mrs. Jambeck's Art Students
Artist: Keegan Sergent
Artist: Emma Minock
Artist: Adrian Robertson
Artist: Hana Cashmere
Artist: Randie Foor
Artist: Nathan Hiscock
Artist: Tess DuPei
Artist: Tori Guile
Artist: Isabella MacCaughan
Mrs. Andersen's Freshmen Favorites
Mrs. Andersen's Freshmen have compiled a list of their favorites and posted it in the hallway for all students to see (and perhaps become inspired to read).
Senior Class of 2023 - Important Information
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 (as of 4/10/23)
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:
From the Office of Career & College Readiness
In this week's newsletter:
- 📣📣LAST CALL for MICCD Field Trip!!📣📣
- JUNIORS & SENIORS- are you interested in a healthcare career??
- FIVE things to do before college decision day
- 🏆Enter to win a $5,000 scholarship!🏆
- Factory Two April schedule
- Career Exploration with XELLO
- Positivity Project- Fairness
- Simon Says...
- College visits calendar
- FAFSA FAQs
- NEW scholarship opportunities
- ⏰150+ scholarships with APRIL deadlines⏰
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- *NEW* Current job postings
Past newsletters:
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
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.
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
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