22-23 FHS Weekly Update #28
Week of February 13 - 17, 2023
No School - Friday (2/17) & Monday (2/20/23) - Presidents' Day
VIRTUAL Parent/Teacher Conferences - (3/1/23) 4:00 - 7:00 pm - SIGN-UP for APPOINTMENT!!!
Half Day of School - Friday (3/3/23) due to Conferences Earlier in the Week - Dismissal 10:54 am
Please know that our SEL team is on call for anyone that needs it. Here is a link to some resources (see below) to our families later today on how to discuss school violence with their children, and to help reinforce the many conversations we've had to have in the last few years.
We are saddened that we continually find ourselves in a situation of heartache. Please keep all involved in your thoughts and prayers and Go, Green!
#WeAreFenton
FHS VIRTUAL Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences - Wednesday, March 1st 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Mark Your Calendars - Parent/Teacher Conferences for 3rd marking period will be held on Wednesday, March 1st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Format will be virtual, with links for signing up for conferences below (SIGN-UP BY FEBRUARY 28TH FOR APPOINTMENTS SLOTS).
The end of the 3rd marking period is Friday, March 24th.
Link for Signing Up for Parent Teacher Conference slots: (SIGN-UP BY FEBRUARY 28TH FOR APPOINTMENTS - SEE LINK BELOW).
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OmkRcG5wFn2YffHrXWnYkNp1nlhlzuGdT5fY0bCQooU/edit?usp=sharing
February - Week #4
Tuesday (2/21/23) -
- NHS Meeting for new applicants during SRT (1 of 2) - in Lecture Room
- Scheduling Help Session #1 - During SRT in Media Center (by ticket only)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (2/22/23) -
- ASVAB Testing for 10th, 11th & 12th Graders (see other graphic for more info)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (2/23/23)
- NHS Meeting for new applicants during SRT (2 of 2)
- Scheduling Help Session #2 - During SRT in Media Center (by ticket only)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Last Day for Audition Classes for 2023-24 to be turned in to office
Friday (2/24/23) -
- Ambassadors' - Back by Popular Demand Concert - 7:30 p.m. in FHS Auditorium
Saturday (2/25/23)
- Ambassadors' - Back by Popular Demand Concert - 7:30 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium
Athletic Schedule
Ambassadors (Show Choir) Audition Info
What To Do:
1. Pick up an application from AGS or FHS Main Office (available Week of Jan 30th).
2. Obtain 2 teacher recommendations.
3. Prepare a pop/jazz song to sing (see #4 for more info).
4. Select and sign-up for an audition time slot - sign up list in FHS Main Office.
5. Come early to the audition time slot with a completed application and a song to sing. There will be an accompanist, if you bring sheet music, or you can sing with a CD/karaoke track. There will be a cd/computer available. Please - No A CAPELLA. If you are using a cd, please make sure there are no lead vocal on the cd.Any questions, contact Mr. Wright at (810) 591-2973 or email bwright@fentonschools.org
2023-24 School of Choice Opens - February 27th
Schools of Choice window for the 2023-2024 school year opens February 27th. This form can be found on our enrollment page.
Online enrollment for new students and the registration of current students will be open on March 1, 2023.
- New families will want to create a parentvue account to enroll students.
- Current FAPS families will login to your existing parentvue 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
February/March
- Counselors to 8th Grade Social Studies classes - Help with 23-24 Course Requests
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (2/28/23) -
- Ambassador Auditions for 2023-24 beginning at 3:00 p.m. (sign up only)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/1/23) -
- Counselors to 9th Grade Social Studies classes - Help with 23-24 Course Requests
- Ambassador Auditions for 2023-24 beginning at 3:00 p.m. (sign up only)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Spring Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. - (Watch for sign up information)
Thursday (3/2/23)
- Ambassador Auditions for 2023-24 beginning at 3:00 p.m. (sign up only)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/3/23) - Half Day of School - Dismissal at 10:54 a.m. (due to P/T Conferences held earlier in the week). (Hours 1 through 6).
Saturday (3/4/23) - Chamber of Commerce - Community Expo
Sunday (3/5/23) - Chamber of Commerce - Community Expo
March - Week #2 - Week of March 6 - 10
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (3/7/23) -
- Senior Class Meeting in SRT (Local Scholarships, Testing Schedule, etc.)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/8/23) -
- ASVAB Testing for 10th, 11th & 12th Graders (see other graphic for more info)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (3/9/23)
- Scheduling Help Session #1 - During SRT in Media Center (by ticket only)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/10/23)
- Young Ladies in the Workforce Field Trip - sponsored by the Fenton/Linden Chamber of Commerce
- Deadline for Flint Kiwanis Scholarship (see Partnerships section for more info)
March - Week #3 - Week of March 13 - 17
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (3/14/23) -
- Young Men & the Workforce Field Trip - sponsored by the Fenton/Linden Chamber of Commerce
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/15/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (3/16/23)
- The Wolves - 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater - not recommended for those under Age 13
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/17/23)
- The Wolves - 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater - not recommended for those under Age 13
Saturday (3/18/23)
- The Wolves - 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater - not recommended for those under Age 13
Sunday (3/19/23)
- The Wolves - 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater - not recommended for those under Age 13
From FHS Office
Scheduling for 2023-24
Important Remaining Dates:
1. Counselors go to Social Studies Classes to enter Course Requests:
- 2/27/23 - Counselors go to help 8th Graders enter Course Requests
- 3/1/23 - Counselors @ Social Studies to help 9th Graders enter Course Requests
- 3/6/23 - Counselors @ Social Studies to help 10th Graders enter Course Requests
- 3/8/23 - Counselors @ Social Studies to help 11th Graders enter Course Requests
- 3/10/23 - Counselors Catch-up/Contingency Day (if snow day occurs)
2. March 10, 2023 Deadline for ALL 2023-24 Course Requests to be entered in Student Vue. (Links to Course Request Sheets are below).
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!!!
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
1. Keegan Weddle - Girls' Basketball: Keegan Weddle scored 20 points and had 12 rebounds and 5 steals in two key division wins last week. As a captain, and senior on our team, Keegan has been the glue that holds us together, playing any spot and giving countless hours to our program to ensure our success. In addition to her stats, Keegan's off the court leadership has been instrumental to the program, giving every kid someone to look up to.
Ski Continues to Dominate....
At the Regional Ski competition on February 13th at Mt. Holly, the ENTIRE Fenton Boys' Ski Team qualified for states. Qualifying to compete at the next level include:
1. Brooks Funke
2. Nate Hiscock
3. Ryland Fairbanks
4. Brody Hindmon
5. Jack Antonishek - Linden student
6. Spencer Dicks - Linden student
1. Averi Fairbanks
2. Anna Heimberger
State Finals Division 1 competition will take place on February 27th at Schuss Mountain.
Spring Sports Coaches & Contact Info
Spring Sport Teams & Coaches are:
Baseball - Boys' Varsity - Shawn Lawrence - slawrence@fentonschools.org
Baseball - Boys' JV - Kris Murphy - murphy.kris@gmail.com
Baseball - Boys' Freshman - Sean Sage - sage.seanmichael@gmail.com or Mike Simeoni - msimeoni@bcbsm.com
Golf - Boys' Varsity - John Gilbert @ bjones@fentonschools.org
Golf - Boys' JV - Brett Mead @ bmead@fentonschools.org
Lacrosse - Boys' - Greg Normad @ gnormand7@att.net
Lacrosse - Girls' Varsity - Isabel Greene - izzygreen21@gmail.com
Lacrosse - Girls JV - Nick Jeffrey - njeffrey@fentonschools.org
Soccer - Girls' Varsity - Jose Melero - coachjose823@gmail.com
Soccer - Girls' JV Soccer - Claire Reynolds - creynolds@fentonschools.org
Softball - Girls' Varsity - Missy Maguire - missymaguire@gmail.com or Travis Craven - tcraven@fentonschools.org
Softball - Girls' JV - Richard Graves - rick5288@outlook.com
Tennis - Girls Varsity - Woody Brackney - kbrackney@fentonschools.org
Tennis - Girls' JV - OPEN
Track - Boys' - Tony McMillan - amcmillan@fentonschools.org
Track - Girls' - Melanie Hall - mhall@fentonschools.org
Trap Team - Kevin Johnson @ fentontrapteam@gmail.com
Teaching & Learning
Eco Club Spreads Valentine Cheer
This is on top of their work this year, along with Fenton Youth Initiative, to bring free feminine hygiene products to the girls' restrooms at Fenton High School and recycling cans and plastic.
We appreciate you Eco Club!!!
Life Smarts Competition
Students competed with other Michigan schools answering online questions and scenarios related to consumer skills. Mr. Burwitz is able to take his final 5-member team (original four, plus an alternate), in-person, to compete at the national competition.
Congratulations to the following team members:
1. Garrett Dewitt
2. Max Haney
3. Brian Rosa
4. Jackson Schmaltz
FHS News - Latest Episode
Mr. Smith and his Video Production Team would like to present the latest episode of the FHS News.
Positivity Project - Theme of the Week: Love
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Love. Love means you value close relationships with others and being close to people.
The character strength of love represents the way we think, feel, and behave towards the people with whom we have close relationships. When one person loves another person, that person: comforts and makes the other feel safe; sacrifices on the other’s behalf; supports the other during struggles; and places the others' needs ahead of their own. If you love a person, that person makes you feel safe and secure. You can be yourself with that person. You miss that person when they are not around.
On a group level, love is vital for the wellbeing of society. The world is endlessly interconnected. We are all dependent upon each other for survival and happiness. Love produces positive feelings, which help negate loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Without love, we cannot form strong relationships with our families, friends, or communities. A world without love is a dangerous world.
To practice and encourage the character strength of love 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.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q33me7nhfZs
Senior Class of 2023 - Important Information
Note: Local Scholarship Night changed to May 16th at 7:00 p.m.
FAFSA Tracker Info for the Class of 2023
FAFSA Tracker -
Class of 2023 for Fenton High School - 114 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
ELGA Credit Union - "Sharing the Love" with FHS Office Staff - YUM!!!!
Help Support FHS Yearbook & Newspaper Staff
Chamber of Commerce Community Expo - Saturday (3/4) and Sunday, (3/5/23)
Located at Fenton High School, the Community Expo boasts well over 100 exhibitors, tons of prizes and giveaways to be won, local food and entertainment aplenty, a petting zoo for animal lovers, and a Kids Zone where the fun never stops!
Saturday, March 4th: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 5th: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Girls Who Code - Apply by 2/15 (priority consideration) or 3/24/23
Girls Who Code Free Virtual Summer Programs
All current 9-12th graders girls are eligible to apply, including students with any coding experience level and even past participants.
- We offer a financial support grant of up to $300 and laptop and hotspot access for eligible students.
- Brand new added curriculum in game design or data science!
- We provide the virtual teaching team, a supportive sisterhood through our global network of alumni, and lifelong college and career support.
Level up by becoming a coder this summer with Girls Who Code ! Choose your own adventure through our two free virtual programs.
- In our 2-week Summer Immersion Program for current 9th-11th graders, you’ll join live virtual classrooms hosted by industry-leading companies. By the end of the program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process, and more, as you build out a suite of short games using p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding. You can even apply for laptop and hotspot access and grants of $300 for financial support!
- In our 6-week Self-Paced Program for current 9th-12th graders, you’ll learn to code through independent study and real-world projects. By the end of the program, you’ll earn beginner-level certificates of completion in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for web development or intermediate-level certificates of completion in Python for cybersecurity or data science.
Don’t miss your chance. Get started at girlswhocode.com/summerapply. Apply by March 24th. Lindsay Jones, Regional Outreach Coordinator, lindsay.jones@girlswhocode.com
From the Office of Career & College Readiness
In this week's newsletter:
- February is CTE Month! Skilled Trades VS 4-year Degree?? ⭐READ THIS!!⭐
- ATTENTION Junior & Senior GIRLS interested in Engineering!!
- 💵PAID 💵Summer Construction Program
- Lawrence Tech University STEAM Saturdays
- 🚩Operating Engineers 324 Field Trip
- JUNIORS & SENIORS! Young Women and Young Men and the Workforce Field Trips
- ⭐Lineworker Pre-apprenticeship training opportunity
- Navigating Financial Aid Offers
- Career Exploration with XELLO
- Positivity Project: L❤️VE
- College visits calendar
- Simon Says...
- FAFSA FAQs
- Scholarships with MARCH deadlines⏰
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- SENIORS! Need a summer job? Check this out!
- Current job postings
Links to previous newsletters:
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
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. (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