NHS Blood Drive Results
Thank you so much to our FHS students and staff for a successful NHS blood drive on Friday, February 2nd. Your time and donations are going to help 123 Michiganders in need of blood transfusions.
Our last blood drive of the year will be April 26; please mark your calendars now with a reminder to donate.
We hope to see you there!
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.
Monday (2/12/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (2/13/24) - Mardi Gras (French Classes)
- Freshman Class Meeting in SRT
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- IB Theater Auditions - 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday (2/14/24) - Valentines' Day/Ash Wednesday/Attendance Count Day
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- IB Theater Auditions - 2:45 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday (2/15/24)
- Deadline for signing up for ASVAB Testing for 10th, 11th & 12th Graders (see other graphic for more information
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- IB Theater Auditions - 2:45 to 5:00 p.m.
- Last Day for All Audition Courses to conduct Auditions
- All FHS Class Applications, GCI Applications, IB, EMC, and Dual Enrollment applications due!!!
- 23-24 Genesee Career Institute Applications due - 1st Year Applicants
- GCI Open House - 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. - G-5081 Torrey Road in Mundy Township.
- 6:00 pm GCI Early Middle School College
Friday (2/16/24) - PD Day - No School for FHS Students
February: Week of February 19-23, 2024
Monday (2/19/24) - No School/Presidents' Day
Tuesday (2/20/24) -
- 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)
- 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
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
March: Week of March 4 - 8, 2024
Monday (3/4/24)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Counselors visit 11th Grade Social Studies Classrooms - Moved from 3/1 due to Half Day
Tuesday (3/5/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- 3:00 pm Deadline to have all course requests for 2024-25 in Synergy
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) -
March: Week of March 11 - 15, 2024
Monday (3/11/24)
- 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) -
- 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 NYC
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/15/24) - Band Trip to NYC
Saturday (3/16/24) - Band Trip to NYC
Sunday (3/17/24) - Band Trip to NYC
Athlete of the Week
State Bank Athlete of the Week nominations continue, and congratulations to this week's winners from Fenton:
1. Ja'Hion Bond: Boys' Basketball: Ja'Hion averaged 16 points, 5 assists. He also went over the 1,000 (one thousand) point milestone for his career during the week.
2. Owen Cox: Boys' Swim & Dive: Owen remains undefeated this year in diving. He has 254 points and took first place against Brandon.
3. Chloe Justus: Competitive Cheer: Senior, Chloe Justus, is a 3-round athlete for Fenton and has been since her freshman year. This week, Chloe stepped up for the team, showing off her adaptability when a teammate suffered an injury late in the week. Chloe switched stunt groups as a result of the student injury, performing more difficult tumbling in Round 3.
4. Henry "Hank" Wojtaszek: Hockey: Hank is our starting goalie, a senior, and an assistant captain. He made some very big saves to secure a tie against Lakes Area and only allowed on goal in a huge win against South Lyon United. Hank is a leader on and off the ice, and has a great work ethic.
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.
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 will be available during the month of January by 1/23/24.
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 information will be posted in January by 1/23/24 (see link below).
Important Remaining Dates:
1. Tuesday, 2/13/25 - Freshman Class Meeting in SRT - scheduling, spring testing, etc.
2. Thursday, 2/15/25 - ALL FHS Class Applications, GCI applications, IB - Diploma Programme, Early Middle College, and Dual Enrollment applications due to Counseling Office.
3. Monday, 2/26/24 - Counselors go to 8th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
4. Tuesday, 2/27/24 - Counselors go to 9th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
5. Thursday, 2/29/24 - Counselors go to 10th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
6. Friday, 3/1/24 - Counselors go to 11th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
7. Monday, 3/4/24 - Counselors help with Catch-up for scheduling
8. Tuesday, 3/5/24 - DEADLINE FOR ALL 24-25 COURSE REQUESTS TO BE ENTERED
Genesee Career Institute 2024-25 Application & Scheduling Info
The following information is for any current sophomore who is interested in learning more about applying to and attending Genesee Career Institute (GCI) during the 2024-25 school year.
GCI courses are open to any Fenton High School (FHS) student who will meet junior or senior standing by the start of the 2024-25 school year. (You must be on track with your required classes/credits.)
The FHS Counseling Department has created a Google Classroom titled "2024-25 GCI Enrollment Info for 1st Year Applicants," and you may NOW join this Classroom with code gx4bitq . 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 "2024-25 GCI Application" (Google Form) is housed in this Classroom (see "STEP 4").
If you have any interest in applying to GCI for the 2024-25 school year, then please join this Google Classroom. The deadline to complete/submit the 2023-24 GCI Application ("STEP 4") is Friday, February 16th (by Midnight)!
Thanks,
FHS Counselors
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
https://sites.google.com/view/fhsambassadors
The Audition Process:
1. Fill out the application
2. Obtain 2 teacher recommendations
3. Prepare a pop/jazz song to sing
4. Select and sign-up for an audition time slot - LINK TO SIGN UP
5. Come early to the audition time slot with a completed application and a song to sing.
Please bring a karaoke track with you.
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.
Other FHS Vocal Music Groups - 2024-25 Audition Information
Bella Voce is an all women’s choir for people who are interested in singing but want a more relaxed schedule. Due to its smaller size, this choir has a really strong sense of family and connection between all members. Many of our members often talk about how Bella Voce is a great stress reliever, a fun class to participate in, and is a great way to meet new people. On average this choir has 3 concerts a year, and sometimes more; with pep assemblies, football games, and visiting locations around town to perform! The audition process for this choir is a basic voice check. If you want to audition, email Mr. Wright (the choir director) at bwright@fentonschools.org and ask about Bella Voce.
Varsity Vocals is an advanced mixed choir for anybody interested in singing with friends. This choir is typically our biggest choir, and it’s a lot of fun. Like Bella Voce, this choir is an easier load but still challenging. Varsity Vocals, like Bella Voce, has an average of 3 concerts a year. On top of that, we are often asked to go to FHS pep rallies, sports games, and other places to perform! Varsity Vocals is a very interactive class where we don’t only sing, but we make great friends, get the chance to relax during the school day, and meet upperclassmen to help you out on your high school journey. The audition process for this choir is a basic voice check. If you want to audition, email Mr. Wright (the choir director) at bwright@fentonschools.org and ask about Varsity Vocals!
IB THEATRE ARTS 2024-2025 AUDITION INFORMATION
IB Theatre Arts is a higher level theatre production/performance class where students produce several theatrical and fundraising productions.
Click on Link for Audition Requirements: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WWD2ErILev-t1BuPzF9gsCuyPGAoBSogW6YH_5bZ0Ro/edit
FHS Video Productions
24-25 Video Production Auditions: Students interested in being in Advanced Video need to submit a demonstration reel to Mr. Kevin Smith via email at kesmith@fentonschools.org. Please be sure to check out the Applications and Auditions button (above) for more details.
Link to FHS Newscast: https://fhsnews.myportfolio.com/
National Honor Society Invitations and Applications
February is a busy month at FHS. In addition to Black History Month, Scheduling for next year, and Career and Technical Education Month, it is also the time when students in Grades 10 & 11 with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 are invited to apply to join National Honor Society.
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.
Students who receive such a letter MUST attend one of the two informational meetings held during SRT next week (see graphic) so they know EXACTLY what needs to be included in an NHS application to be considered. Applicants can choose to attend this informational meeting during SRT in the Lecture Room on either February 13 or February 15. An optional application help session will be offered on March 5 in room 3-155 after school.
Applications are due digitally to the NHS Application Google Classroom on March 15.
The NHS induction will be held on April 30, at 6:30 in the main gym.
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
Strongest Bone in Anatomy & Physiology Class
If you have any of the following students, congratulate them on building the STRONGEST BONE in their Anatomy and Physiology class!
We had a friendly class competition and it was fun to see most all the students get nervous when testing their "bones" made of cardstock with weights but these students engineered the strongest bone given the same parameters as their classmates!
-Ida Fraker
-Abby Dekraker
-Nina Frost
-Remy Sharp
Therapy Dog Program Turns Five Years Old
FENTON, Mich. - It has been five years since the first therapy dog started walking the halls in a Fenton Area Public School. Now the program has grown to six dogs.
The staff says this is a needed program especially because many students have anxiety.
Five years ago, it was just Buddy who is a mini-Golden Doodle roaming the halls and providing comfort for the elementary kids, now the district has six therapy dogs, and they plan to add more.
Positivity Project: Theme of the Week: Cheering Others' Success
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.
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
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 CCR NEWSLETTER
- Attention Juniors!! Check out WORK BASED LEARNING for your senior year!
- 23 COLLEGE APPLICATIONS & 50 ESSAYS
- SCHOLARSHIP MONEY- HOW CAN YOU USE IT?
- HIRING MANAGERS STEER CLEAR OF GEN Z
- 🔨🦺👷♂️ATTENTION SENIORS INTERESTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION CAREER FIELD!!
- LCC- Lineworkers, Women in Trades, Tech, and Public Service
- ASVAB Testing
- 📢📢NEW SCHOLARSHIPS POSTED! (Michigan State Troopers, engineering, skilled trades, and more!!
- 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
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."
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.
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
