Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences - Wednesday (2/28) - 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Mark Your Calendars - Parent/Teacher Conferences for 3rd marking period will be held on Wednesday, February 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Format will be virtual, with links for signing up for conferences below (SIGN-UP BY FEBRUARY 26TH FOR APPOINTMENTS SLOTS).
The end of the 3rd marking period is Friday, March 22nd.
Link for Signing Up for Parent Teacher Conference slots: (SIGN-UP BY FEBRUARY 26TH FOR APPOINTMENTS - SEE LINK BELOW).
Spreadsheet of Appointment Links: (being populated by staff between now and Feb 15th)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Nc_9dUdTCYKpo0x2OwJ5pHghqcIRFF3ahKQS1g7OrOs/edit?usp=sharing
February: Week of February 19-23, 2024
Monday (2/19/24) - No School/Presidents' Day
Tuesday (2/20/24) -
- Scheduling Help Session during SRT (must sign up in advance in the Counseling Office)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (2/21/24) -
- ASVAB Testing Takes Place - 1st through 3rd hours
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (2/22/24)
- Scheduling Help Session during SRT (must sign up in advance in the Counseling Office)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (2/23/24) - Application & Audition Lists Posted at AGS MS & FHS by 3:30 p.m.
- Ambassador's Concert - at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday (2/24/24)
- Ambassador's Concert at 7:30 p.m.
- Wags & Whiskers Ultimate Tail Gate at Camp Copneconic - 5 - 10:30 pm
February: Week of February 26 - March 3, 2024
Monday (2/26/24)
- Counselors visit 8th Grade Classrooms at AGS
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (2/27/24) -
- Counselors visit 9th Grade Social Studies Classrooms
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Swing Choir/aka Ambassadors Auditions - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday (2/28/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. - Cancelled due to Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Swing Choir/aka Ambassadors Auditions - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday (2/29/24) - LEAP Day
- Counselors visit 10th Grade Social Studies Classrooms
- Senior Class Meeting during SRT (End of Yr. Activities, Prom, Graduation, etc.)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Swing Choir/aka Ambassadors Auditions - 3:00 - 600 p.m.
- Swing Choir Call backs from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday (3/1/24) - Half Day of School/Expo Set-Up in afternoon
Saturday (3/1/24)
- Expo Weekend
Sunday (3/2/24)
- Expo Weekend
March: Week of March 4 - 8, 2024
Monday (3/4/24)
- Scheduling Help Session during SRT (must sign up in advance in the Counseling Office)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Jr./Sr. Prom Guest passes available in Main Office
Tuesday (3/5/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/6/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. - Cancelled due to FHS Staff Meeting
- FHS Staff Meeting 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Thursday (3/7/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/8/24) -
Saturday (3/9/24) -
Junior Student Rep to the Board of Education
Interested sophomores are invited to apply to serve as the Junior Student Representative to the Fenton Area Public Schools Board of Education for the 2024-25 school year. Each candidate must write an essay on why they want to serve as a student representative and how they would communicate student concerns to the Board of Education.
Interested applicants should sign his/her name on the list posted in the Main Office ASAP so that an information sheet can be provided to you. Submit your essay to Mrs. Bakker in the Main Office by 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 22nd. Sample essays (from previous years) are also available for viewing.
Daylight Savings Time - Sunday, March 10th - Spring Forward
Daylight Savings Time Begins - Sunday March 10, 2024
Daylight saving time begins again on Sunday, March 10, 2024, when most Americans will spring forward an hour at 2 a.m. local time.
Link: 25 Interesting Facts about Daylight Saving Time:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/88302/10-fascinating-facts-about-daylight-saving-time
March: Week of March 11 - 15, 2024
Monday (3/11/24)
- Spring Sports begin at FHS
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (3/12/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/13/24) -
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets Go on Sale
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- FHS Staff Meeting 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Thursday (3/14/24) - Band Trip to NY
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets on Sale
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/15/24) - Band Trip to NYC
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets Go on Sale
- NHS Applications Due TODAY!!!
- Hockey Lock-In - 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday (3/16/24) - Band Trip to NYC
Sunday (3/17/24) - Band Trip to NYC
March: Week of March 18 - 22, 2024
Monday (3/18/24) - Band Trip to NYC
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets on Sale
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Spring Meet the Team Night at 6:00 p.m. - FHS Main Gym
Tuesday (3/19/24)
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets on Sale
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/20/24) -
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets on Sale
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- FHS Staff Meeting 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Thursday (3/21/24)
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets on Sale
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/22/24)
- Deadline for Prom Guest Passes
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets on Sale
Saturday (3/23/24) - Spring Break Starts!
Sunday (3/24/24)
Athlete of the Week
State Bank Athlete of the Week nominations continue, and congratulations to this week's winners from Fenton:
1. Finley Hughes: Boys' Swim & Dive: Finley had first place finishes against Owosso in the following events: a) 50 free - Time: 23, b) 100 free - Time: 51.84, c) 400 free relay, d) 200 medley relay. He also earned a 1st place in the 200 medley relay at MISCA with a time of 23.48.
2. Ben Triola: Wrestling: Ben is the District Wrestling Champion and will be heading to Regionals as the Number 2 ranked wrestler in the State of Michigan.
Spring Sports Coaches' Contacts
Spring Sport Teams & Coaches are:
Baseball - Boys' Varsity - Shawn Lawrence - slawrence@fentonschools.org
Baseball - Boys' JV - Paul Stark - pstark@fentonschools.org
Baseball - Boys' Freshman - Sean Sage - sage.seanmichael@gmail.com
Golf - Boys' Varsity - Brad Jones - 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 - Travis Craven - tcraven@fentonschools.org
Softball - Girls' JV - Richard Graves - rick5288@outlook.com
Tennis - Girls Varsity - Woody Brackney - kbrackney@fentonschools.org
Tennis - Girls' JV - Renee Hand - cdrahand@yahoo.com
Track - Boys' - Andrew Bond - abond@lindenschools.org
Track - Girls' - Melanie Hall - mhall@fentonschools.org
Trap Team - Kevin Johnson - fentontrapteam@gmail.com
2024-25 Scheduling Info
January/February kicks off 2024-25 Scheduling at Fenton High School with several upcoming informational programs, open houses, and application and audition opportunities, so it is important for students and families to make sure they are aware of the options available. See the Curriculum Guide posted online and at the link below for more information.
Important Remaining Dates:
1. Monday, 2/26/24 - Counselors go to 8th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
2. Tuesday, 2/27/24 - Counselors go to 9th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
3. Thursday, 2/29/24 - Counselors go to 10th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
4. Monday, 3/4/24 - Counselors go to 11th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
5. Tuesday, 3/5/24 - DEADLINE FOR ALL 24-25 COURSE REQUESTS TO BE ENTERED
Auditions for the 2024-25 Ambassadors' Swing Choir
Ambassadors is a high intensity Jazz Ensemble with a longer and more in depth audition process. In this group, we perform all over the state, sometimes even going to competitions across the country! On average in this group there are 8 concerts, and in a year we learn a lot of music. If you’re even a bit interested in singing, come and audition! Auditions will be 2/27, 2/28 and 2/29
2024-25 SOC Paperwork Available 2/26 & Open Enrollment - March 1st - August 16th, 2024
Schools of Choice paperwork should be available for the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, February 26th with open enrollment taking place March 1st and runs through August 16, 2024. This School of Choice form will be found on our enrollment page at www.fentonschools.org closer to the March 1st date.
Online enrollment for new students and the registration of current students will be open on March 1, 2024.
- 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
National Honor Society Invitations and Application Info
NHS invitations were distributed to students on Tuesday, February 6 and Thursday, February 8. Sophomores and Juniors with a 3.5 G.P.A. were invited to apply to the Fenton High School chapter of the National Honor Society.
Applications are due digitally to the NHS Application Google Classroom on March 15. An optional application help session will be offered on March 5 in room 3-155 after school.
The NHS induction will be held on April 30, at 6:30 in the main gym.
Black History Month
Black History Month (Thursday, February 1 through Thursday, February 29) is an annual celebration of achievements by Black people and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.
Fat Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras) - February 13th
students in Mrs. Chouinard's French Classes celebrated "Mardi Gras" (Fat Tuesday) on Tuesday, February 13th.
Mardi Gras, (French: Fat Tuesday) is a festive day celebrated in France on Shrove Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), which marks the close of the pre-Lenten season. The French name Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, from the custom of using all the fats in the home before Lent in preparation for fasting and abstinence from those fats.
Life Smarts Competition - State of Michigan Winners
Congratulations goes out to FHS Business Teacher, Bruce Burwitz, and his Finance #6 Team for winning the Michigan LifeSmarts State Championship this year. LifeSmarts is a consumers skills/smart competition held annually.
Members of the Winning Team are:
Rowan Maynard
Jeremy McDonald
Talon Howe
Anthony Maini
Vaughn Clark
This State of Michigan Champion Team is now invited to represent FHS and the State of Michigan at the 30th National LifeSmarts Champions to be held April 18-21, 2024 in San Diego, CA.
This team will be seeking donations to help cover the cost of the trip. Contact Mr. Bruce Burwitz at bburwitz@fentonschools.org if you wish to donate.
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.
FHS Marching Tigers Fundraiser
- The custom Fenton Tiger candle is Orange Creamsicle scent, but ANY of the large 16oz candles on her website go towards this fundraiser!!
- The checkout code ( TIGERS) is on the flyer. When checking out the student's name they would like to support can be added to the comments section. ( They will track this for us to transfer into student accounts )
- Orders can be placed through the melt. Facebook page as well.
- Free shipping over $75. If local pick up is chosen I will get them to the school. I see her weekly usually! So it is a fast turnaround!
- Direct link to site below our fundraiser is on the front page all month so share share share
FHS Newcast
Check out this week's FHS Newscast at the link below.
Yearbook Information:
Yearbooks can be purchased online only. More information and a link to order can be found on our site here: https://thefentonian.weebly.com/order-your-book.html
or
contact Mrs. Hoover @bhoover@fentonschools.org
IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER
Letting Industry Pay for Students to Go to College
Destigmatize CTE: 3 ways we can change perceptions
How to Perform Well on SAT, ACT Test Day
SENIORS!! Interested in Construction Trades??
- Xello for Families & Xello for Students
- Positivity Project- CHEERING ON OTHERS' SUCCESS
- Scholarship Information & Opportunities 💸🎓
- ⭐Employment/Volunteer Opportunities
- Useful Links
- Simon Says...🐶
- Past Newsletters
Community Bulletin Board
This is a reminder that we have a "Community Bulletin Board" on our district website where we post digital flyers related to community events, local clubs or activities, community sports programs, etc... Please visit the link to see what's happening throughout our community! #WeAreFenton
Fenton/Linden Chamber of Commerce Expo 2024 - March 2 & 3, 2014 at FHS
Come visit the many booths at the Fenton Community Expo 2024 at Fenton High School on Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
See the map below for exhibitors and more information.
ELGA Pops!!!
Thank you for ELGA Credit Union for dropping off Muth City (aka Frankenmuth) Mix Kettle corn from Kernel Benny's for the FHS Educators on Tuesday (2/13/24).
Check them out the next time you are in Frankenmuth: Kernel Benny's, 321 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 or www.kernelbenny.com (989) 274-9040.
Need to Email a Teacher
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.
Online Protection for Children
Are your children safe while online? Michigan families, especially minors, are becoming inundated with advertisements from alcohol, tobacco, pornography, illegal drugs and gambling marketers through different internet and cell phone inboxes. To reduce these influences on youth, the State of Michigan offers a free program to stop adult advertisements from reaching e-mails, text messages, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. The Michigan Child Protection Registry, like the federal Do Not Call List, is a free do-not-contact service for Michigan’s families and can be located at www.ProtectMIChild.com."
Reminders from the Office
- 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 your student.
- All students should CHECK OUT in the Main Office.
- Students are NOT allowed to go to vehicles during the school day, without administrator permission.
- Closed Campus - students are NOT to leave campus without administrative permission.
- Math Lab - Every 4th hour & lunch for any student.
- After School Tutoring - Mon - Thursday from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. Permission slip needed
- Read the Weekly Update (sent every Friday) for important updates & deadlines!!!
Connecting Kids to Healthcare Coverage
Does your student/child strain to read a screen? Do you have a student/child with a chronic health condition that keeps them from being on time to school or causes them to miss days? Does your student/child lack health care coverage or have an untreated health condition. Did you know that health conditions are the leading cause of school truancy?
For more information on coverage and/or enrollment assistance, call or text
Connecting Kids to Coverage at 810-853-6458.
OR
Free or low-cost healthcare coverage for children under the age of 19, or pregnant women of any age. Apply online at www.michigan.gov/mibridges.
Help share the news with families!
Medicaid is re-starting eligibility renewals!
Remind Families to:
1.Check/update contact info for each family member in MiBridges
2.Check their mail or text messages for a letter
3.Complete their renewal form if they get one
Summer EBT Information
To receive the Summer EBT benefit, every family must have an approved student eligibility benefit (free or reduced) through their school. Households may need to complete and submit the School Meals and Summer EBT Application.
Make sure all families are aware they will need to turn in this form ahead of count day to receive benefits over the summer. Count day will be in early February 2024. https://fenton.familyportal.cloud/
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.
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
Kinship Care
Contact: 800-535-1218 (Monday - Friday, 9-4 PM).
WEBSITE: kinship.msu.edu EMAIL: kinship@msu.edu
FARR
If you need assistance, and are in the Fenton, Lake Fenton, or Linden school districts, Fenton Area Resources & Referral Network (aka FARR) can help with emergency assistance and resources. See contact 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:
Brian Halas - 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
