22-23 FHS Weekly Update #3
Week of August 15-19, 2022
SPIRITWEAR Opportunity
Marching Band Car Wash & Uniform Fitting
Uniform Fitting Schedule is:
- Seniors @ 10:00 a.m.
- Juniors @ 11:00 a.m.
- Sophomores @ 12:00 p.m.
- Freshman @ 1:00 p.m.
Last Week Before School Starts
Week #3
Monday, August 15:
- 11th & 10th Grade Orientation/Student Pictures/Yearbook & Chromebook Distribution - 9 to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, August 16:
- Schedule adjustment link will be made available. Link will be provided in weekly update #3.
Wednesday, August 17:
- Meet the Team/Parent Meetings for Fall Sports at 6:30 pm
Thursday, August 18:
- GCI Orientation #1 - 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- GCI Orientation #2 - 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 19: Office Closed
GCI Orientations
- GCI Google Classroom Orientation (information coming soon on Google Classroom)
- Satellite Passes
- Parking (FHS and GCI) forms
- Calendars/ Important Dates & Calendar Conflicts - what to do
Please continue to look for updates and reminders on your Google Classroom (You have already been auto enrolled based on your GCI session).
NOTE: First day of GCI for Fenton Students is August 25th.
Schedules Adjustments
Schedule adjustment requests will only be made according to the following:
1) Student has an incomplete schedule (i.e. new enrollees, holes in the schedule, etc.)
2) Student is placed in the wrong level of a class (ex. Algebra 1 and should be in Algebra 2).
3) Student "tested out" of a course and passed, and needs schedule updated to reflect that.
4) Student completed & passed a class in summer school and that course still shows up.
Individuals needing to make a Schedule Adjustment based on the scenarios described above should fill out the Google Form (see button below).
Counselors will be collecting these change requests and making adjustments as fast as they are able, and any changes made will automatically show up in Parent/Student Vue once the change has been made, so keep checking back.
NOTE: You must use school gmail account to access the form.
School Supplies List
- A planner is provided to each FHS student. With a teacher signature, a planner serves as the hall pass a student needs to carry when traveling to the restroom or to another location within the building. Replacement cost is $5.00, if lost.
- Locks are built into the hallway lockers and most locker room lockers, so a lock generally does not need to be purchased. Athletes may choose to "rent" a lock from the Athletic Office.
- While each class/teacher varies, for the 2022-23 school year, a student will be well-prepared if he/she has the school supplies shown on the link.
First Week of School
Week #4
Monday, August 22:
- No School
- Peer-2-Peer Meeting for all Links - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Room 3-156
Tuesday, August 23:
- First Full Day of School for FHS - 7:45 a.m. to 2:39 p.m.
- No Travel in SRT - planners, handouts, etc.
Wednesday, August 24:
- FHS in Session - 7:45 a.m. to 2:39 p.m.
Thursday, August 25:
- FHS in Session - 7:45 a.m. to 2:39 p.m.
- School of Choice Window Closes
- No Travel in SRT
Friday, August 26: No School for FHS
Peer -2-Peer Links - First Meeting - Monday, August 22nd from 10:30 - 12:30 a.m. Room 3-156
Emails will be sent to students in early August with more details. For more information regarding Peer to Peer, please contact Julie Montana (jmontana@fentonschools.org).
Week Going Into Labor Day Weekend
Week #5
Monday, August 29:
Tuesday, August 30:
- Senior Class Meeting in SRT
- No Travel in SRT Grades 9-11
Wednesday, August 31:
Thursday, September 1:
- Junior Class Meeting in SRT
- No Travel in SRT Grades 9, 10 & 12
Friday, September 2: No School - Labor Day Weekend
Monday, September 5: No School - Labor Day Weekend
Transportation Schedule for 2022-23 School Year
Students may only ride his/her own bus to & from school. He/She may not go home with a friend.
Any questions, contact the Transportation Department at (810) 591-8911.
NOTE: Important that students know which bus to ride to/from schoo!!!
Lunch Information
School menus can be found on the website at:
1. Go to: www.fentonschools.org.
2. Go to the "Foodservice" tab (upper right-hand corner)
3. Click on "Menus"
4. Scroll down to the "Months" area and check out the menu.
Note: August Menu currently shows the Summer Meet Up & Eat Up Program, but will be updated for buildings closer to the start of school.
Prices for Meals at FHS
Breakfast………………………………………..FREE to all students
Lunch…………………………………………….$3.50
Milk at all schools,1% or Fat Free Chocolate….60¢
See Foodservice Department smore at this link for more infor: https://www.smore.com/r2jgv
Lunch - Free & Reduced Lunch Forms
The USDA waivers giving all students free lunch have expired. Free breakfast will continue, however families needing free or reduced lunch rates for 2022-23, should apply at the link below:
Remember, students who qualify for Free or Reduced lunch also receive price breaks on Athletic Pay to Participate Fees, Chromebook User Care Fees, and Summer School fees.
Link for Free & Reduced Lunch Forms:
Medication Forms & Information
If so, please make sure to complete and return a copy of the FHS Medication Form (see link below). Prescription medications MUST remain in the original bottle. Over the counter medications should be small bottles, meant to get a student through the day/week.
See button below for Permission to Carry Medication Form.
Chromebook Distribution @ Schedule Pick-up
Necessary Items for Chromebook Distribution:
- Students/parents MUST have updated their annual registration in Parent Vue PRIOR to chromebook distribution AND picked up his/her schedule to verify enrollment status.
- Students/parents must read and agree to all policies and procedures for use, care, and maintenance of the chromebook.
- Students/parents must pay $25.00 nonrefundable user care and repair fee. This fee will be collected at the time of distribution.
Parking Lots Sealcoat & Repainting
Consequently, in case the resurfacing is delayed, students should take a picture of his/her parking spot and be prepared to "count" the spots to find his/her parking spot.
Note: Alt schedule pick-up, students were told to take a picture of the parking lot map to assist them.
Student Parking
Parking registrations must be done via the students' FHS gmail account (remember this is a closed system for the protection of students and his/her information).
Parents are reminded that the annual update in Parent Vue must be complete for students to register for a parking spot.
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.
For more information or assistance, please contact Assistant Principal, Mr. Bradley.
Painted Parking Spots - Fundraiser for Student Council
For an additional $20.00 (on top of the parking sticker fee), students would be permitted to design his/her own parking space and then paint his/her parking spot.
Students MUST have taken the proper steps to register vehicles with FHS first!
Please keep an eye out for updates regarding painting dates and times (STUDENTS MAY NOT PAINT ON DAYS THAT ARE NOT APPROVED/ SANCTIONED BY FHS).
See link to Painted Parking Spot Information.
Upload designs and interest HERE.
Picture Retake Day - September 22nd
If you missed School Pictures at Schedule Pick-Up/Orientation, mark your calendar for the School Picture Retake Date on Thursday, September 22nd during SRT.
Note: Seniors should still have picture taken for ID, headshot for yearbook, & End of Year Honors program.
Welcome New FHS Staff
1. Kendra Blaha: Math
2. Jennifer Erven: Math
3. Elizabeth (Ellie) Tyrrell: Special Education
4. Jamey Logan: Math
5. Haley Parson: Special Education
6. Edward Uhrik: Athletic Director
Yearbooks
The 2021-22 FHS Fentonian Yearbook can be picked up at Schedule Pick-up/Orientation or in the FHS Main Office after August 15th.
Information on ordering the 2022-23 Yearbook can also be found at the link below:
Watch the website or the following link for updates:
Senior Class of 2023 - Important Information
Senior Portrait Specifications
Are you thinking about having your Class of 2023 student poses 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:
Class of 2023: Early Acceptance Deadlines for College - November 1st.
Class of 2023 should have prepared for his/her senior year by creating a Parchment & College Board Account when counselors visited his/her English class during the 2021-22 school year. The link also contains a PowerPoint with information regarding college applications and post secondary planning.
Reminder, those filling out the Common App must give Counselors time to complete his/her portion of the application process - so submit by NO later than Friday, October 14th.
Link to Slides Presentation:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xEvdPtDMNuGp5TDwdEuHF-QmRU8YlW_phkbOkTwlIx4/edit?usp=sharing
Technology Links
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"
FHS Launches Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fentonhs48430
Instagram: @fenton_hs
Twitter: @Fenton_HS
ANNUAL PARENT VUE UPDATE - DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SCHEDULE PICK-UP!!!!
Fenton High School has a program for enhancing our communication with students and parents. 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 (or click on button below).
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.
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.
Logging into Odysseyware: https://fentonschools.owschools.com
1) FHS students 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
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
Annual Notices
Annual Notices
- Child Find
- Directory Information
- Personal Curriculum
- Pesticides
Social-Emotional Health & Wellness
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.
FHS/ Easterseals Partnership
Fenton High School has partnered with Easterseals of Michigan. Easterseals offers school-based therapy with an onsite clinician 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
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
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
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
Facebook: facebook.com/fentonhs48430
Twitter: @Fenton_HS