22-23 FHS Weekly Update #27
Week of February 6 - 10, 2023
Deadline for Signing up for ASVAB Testing - February 16th
2023-24 ALL Course Applications & Auditions due by Thursday (2/16/23) - including GCI, IB, AP, EMC, etc.
No School - Friday (2/17) & Monday (2/20/23) - Presidents' Day
VIRTUAL Parent/Teacher Conferences - (3/1/23) 4:00 - 7:00 pm - Watch for Appt Sign Up Info
Half Day of School - Friday (3/3/23) due to P/T Conferences Held Earlier in the Week
School of Choice Window for 2023-24 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
Thank You FHS Counselors!!!
Valentine Grams - Last Day to buy is 2/13, delivery on 2/14
Valentine Grams will be delivered during SRT on Tuesday (2/14/23) and will cost $1.00.
February - Week #3
Sunday (2/12/23) - Super Bowl - Chiefs vs. Eagles
Monday (2/13/23) -- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (2/14/23) - Valentine's Day
- Freshmen Class Meeting in SRT (Sophomore Class Meeting moved to 2/9/23)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (2/15/23) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (2/16/23)
- ASVAB Deadline to Sign Up for Testing for 10th, 11th & 12th Graders (see other graphic for more info)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- All FHS Class Applications, GCI Applications, IB, EMC, and Dual Enrollment applications due!!!
- 23-24 Genesee Career Institute Applications due - 1st Year Applicants
Friday (2/17/23) - PD Day - No School for FHS Students
Saturday (2/18/23) - Practice SAT at Brighton H.S.
Athletic Schedule
February - Week #4
Tuesday (2/21/23) -
- NHS Meeting 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 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
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).
Saturday (3/4/23) - Chamber of Commerce - Community Expo
Sunday (3/5/23) - Chamber of Commerce - Community Expo
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 (bear in mind they will be populated by teachers by the end of the day on Monday 2/13/23).
The end of the 3rd marking period is Friday, March 24th.
Link for Signing Up for Parent Teacher Conference slots: (Links to appointments times should be ready by the end of the business day on 2/13/23..
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OmkRcG5wFn2YffHrXWnYkNp1nlhlzuGdT5fY0bCQooU/edit?usp=sharing
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
March - Week #2 - Week of March 6 - 10
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (3/7/23) -
- 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
From FHS Office
Scheduling for 2023-24
Application Courses
Students wanting to be enrolled in classes such as Honors World History, Honors American Studies, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and some elective courses must make application to these courses and meet any/all criteria provided on the application. Applications available at link below - Deadline is February 16th.
Audition Courses
Some classes, such as certain instrumental & vocal music classes may require students to schedule an "audition" in order to be considered for acceptance to the class. Audition window is 1/23 to 2/16/23 (except for Show Choir (aka Ambassadors' - see separate graphic).
Important Dates:
1. Thursday, 2/16/23 - ALL 23-24 FHS Class Applications, GCI Applications, IB, EMC, and Dual Enrollment applications due to the Counseling Office.
2. 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)
3. March 10, 2023 Deadline for ALL 2023-24 Course Requests to be entered in Student Vue. (Links to Course Request Sheets are below).
23-24 Genesee Career Institute - 1st Year Applicants - Deadline for Application - 2/16/23
GCI courses are open to any Fenton High School (FHS) student who will meet junior or senior standing by the start of the 2023-24 school year.
The FHS Counseling Department has created a Google Classroom titled "2023-24 GCI Enrollment Info for 1st Year Applicants," and you may NOW join this Classroom with code o4rnpr3 .
Included in this Classroom is important information and resources to assist students (and parents) in making a decision about applying to and attending GCI. Furthermore, the official "2023-24 GCI Application" (Google Form) is housed in this Classroom.
If you have any interest in applying to GCI for the 2023-24 school year, then please join this Google Classroom. The deadline to complete/submit the 2023-24 GCI Application is Thursday, February 16th!
Athletics & Activities
Congratulations - Polar Plungers!!!
Check out some of the photos from the event.
Mr. Bradley & Mr. Bakker
Group Shot of FAPS Plungers
Craig Salter & Rebecca Moore
Athlete of the Week
1. Ja'Hion Bond: Boys' Varsity Basketball: In three road victories, Ja'Hion was a dominant force with a total of 44 points, 21 rebounds (career high 10 on LCA), 15 assists, and 12 steals. In one of the wins, he did not play the 4th quarter. Although not known as a strong perimeter scorer, he made two important three pointers to spark a second half run on Friday that enabled Fenton to overcome a ten point halftime deficit. Recently, Ja"hion also had a career high 21 points against Flushing.
2. Brandon Cairnduff: Bowling: Brandon Cairnduff had an extraordinary week of bowling. It all started on Saturday, February 4th at Holly Lanes against Clio. Brandon shot games of 212 and 217 for a new career high series of 429/ Brandon continued his dominance into Sunday where he shot a new career high game of 266 and had a four game total of 836 that gave him all tournament honors as the third high qualified at the singles tournament held at Grand Blanc Lanes on February 5th.
3. Jace Dumeah: Hockey: Jace is a senior at Fenton High School. He scores in both games this week, giving him 20 points so far this season.
Ja'Hion Bond - Athlete of the Week
Brandon Cairnduff - Athlete of the Week
Jace Dumeah - Athlete of the Week
Fenton Ski Teams Dominate
In the Boy's Slalom, Nathan Hiscock placed 1st, Brooks Funke placed 4th, and Jack Antonishek placed 5th. In the Boys' Giant Slalom, Brooks Funke took 1st, Nathan Hiscock placed 2nd, Jack Antonishek 3rd, and Cody Dawes took 4th.
In the Girls' Slalom, finishing in 1st place was Averi Fairbanks and 3rd place Anna Heimberger. In the Girls' Giant Slalom, Averi Fairbanks took 2nd and Anna Heimberger placed 4th.
The Ski Team competes in Regionals next on Monday, February 13th at Mt. Holly beginning at 8:50 a.m.
Boys' Ski Showing Off the Medals
Fenton Boys' & Girls' Varsity Ski Teams Trophies
Girls' Ski - Showing Off the Medals
Rescheduled Pistons Game Information
The NBA has officially rescheduled your game date, the date is Tuesday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. After talking with the head coaches and Athletic Directors, we have decided to just move your game ticket to that game like normal, similar to what we are doing for all fans who had tickets to that game (like a rainout in baseball).
We were excited that the High School game wasn’t effected, it was great having you at Little Caesars Arena and an awesome experience for the student athletes involved. Since the Court of Dreams game for Fenton and Linden was still played as normal we are unable to offer a refund for the ticket. We understand the postponement was an unexpected and unfortunate situation so we want to be as accommodating as possible on the Pistons end. I have been able to get approval to exchange your game date to any Mon-Thu game for the remainder of the season, expect for April 5th. I will need to know if you are rescheduling your game ticket for a different game by Feb 13th.
When you login to see your tickets you will see that your mobile ticket has been updated with the new game information.
Again we apologize for the unexpected rescheduling of the Pistons game but we look forward to having you back at the Pistons game here next month.
Teaching & Learning
Positivity Project - Theme of the Week: Cheering Others' Successes
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Cheering Others’ Successes. This means when other people succeed, I am happy for them and cheer them on.
Being happy for other people when they succeed isn’t always everyone’s initial reaction. Often, it’s easy to become jealous or envious of others’ victories -- or even to experience schadenfreude, which is deriving pleasure from witnessing (or learning about) another person’s misfortune. People who have these reactions to the success or misfortune of others are colloquially known as “haters.” It’s important to note that these are natural emotions and in small doses can be helpful in allowing us to see what we care about -- and motivate us to pursue those goals.
But making a commitment towards cheering on other people’s successes can be a great way to improve our own health, happiness, and relationships. People can take active steps to be more genuinely happy for the achievements of others. Ways to do this include; telling others about the success of your modest friend; noticing when your reaction to a sibling’s success is envy or jealousy -- and asking yourself why that is; reminding yourself that appreciating the excellence in another is a character strength; asking your successful teammates and classmates what they do to prepare for games or tests.
Being supportive of people who succeed is good for our mental, physical, and emotional well-being and when people cheer each other on it begins a reciprocal process that forges stronger relationships. Those relationships are the foundation for a strong culture in teams, schools, and businesses.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective 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=kW46iX_2tFo
FHS News
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).
Paul Yunker Memorial Swim/Dive Scholarship
The Paul W. Yunker Memorial Scholarship offers a scholarship of $2,000.00 to a competitive swimmer or diver from the Greater Flint, MI area. It is to be awarded annually to a high school swimmer or diver who fulfills the requirements outlined in the application and best demonstrates the characteristics and qualities that Mr. Yunker embodied and lived by.
For more information - contact Coach Jones.
Partnerships
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. All high school girls are welcome to apply, including past participants!
- In our 2-week Summer Immersion Program for current 9th-11th graders, you’ll join live virtual classrooms hosted by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America, and Accenture. 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 or attend a webinar. Make sure to apply by February 15th for priority consideration or by March 24th for the general application deadline.
Lindsay Jones, Regional Outreach Coordinator
From the Office of Career & College Readiness
In this week's newsletter:
- February is CTE Month! What CTE classes are available at FHS??
- 🚩Operating Engineers 324 Field Trip
- JUNIORS & SENIORS! Young Women and Young Men and the Workforce Field Trips
- ⭐Lineworker Pre-apprenticeship training opportunity
- CTE Fun Facts
- MSU-Multicultural Apprenticeship Program (MAP)
- Career Exploration with XELLO
- Positivity Project: Cheering Others' Successes
- College visits calendar
- Simon Says...IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! 🎈
- FAFSA FAQs
- ⭐NEW⭐ Scholarship opportunities
- College Board & Parchment Accounts
- Current job postings
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