23-24 FHS Weekly Update #38

April 29 - No School, Staff Professional Development

May 1 - Senior Swag Day: Show off where you're headed next year by wearing your college, military, or trade school swag

May 2 - Senior Attendance Appeals due

May 8 - Last full day of classes for Seniors & Due Date for Senior's Online Classes

May 9, 10, & 13 - Senior Exams

Monday (4/29/24) - NO School/PD Day for Staff

Tuesday (4/30/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
• NHS Induction - 6:30 p.m. - Main Gym

Wednesday (5/1/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -
• Seniors: College, Military or Trades Swag Day

Thursday 5/2/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -
• Senior Attendance Appeals due to Main Office by 3:00 p.m.

Friday (5/3/24)

Saturday (5/4/24)

Seniors are invited to wear t-shirts, hoodies, hats, lanyards, etc. to the college, trade school, or branch of the military to whom they have committed for the 2023-24 school year.

Seniors who have 10+ absences (or the equivalent of ten or more absences) for the second semester will receive an Attendance Appeal during SRT on 4/25.

Seniors will have until Thursday, May 2nd, to complete and turn his/her Attendance Appeal to the basket in the Main Office.

Underclassmen Appeals will be distributed during SRT on Thursday, May 16th and will be due to the basket in the Main Office on Friday, May 31st.

Monday (5/6/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
• Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday (5/7/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.

Wednesday (5/8/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -
• Last FULL Class Day for Seniors (not including exams & graduation practice)

Thursday 5/9/24

• Senior Exams (5th & 6th Hours)
• Early Middle College Celebration Program in FHS Project Room - 1:00 p.m.
• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -

Friday (5/10/24)

• Senior Exams (3rd & 4th Hours)
• Ambassador's Finale Concert - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday (5/11/24)

• Ambassador's Finale Concert - 7:30 a.m.

Early Middle College Students, there will be a Celebration Program for students in Grade 12 (who will receive their MCC graduation cords) and Year 13 (who will receive their FHS diplomas) on Friday, May 10th at 1:00 in the FHS Project Room.

Early Middle College students in Grades 10 and 11 will be invited to attend.

Senior Obligations

Time to return textbooks, library books, district issued chrome books as well as make good on any Athletic pay to participate, yearbook late fees, or cafeteria obligations prior to the conclusion of the school year.

Seniors: All obligations should be taken care of BEFORE cap & gown distribution on May 22nd.

Monday (5/13/24) - Summer School Early Registration begins

• Senior Exams (1st & 2nd hours)
• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.

Tuesday (5/14/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
• Local Scholarship Night (by invite only) - 7:00 p.m. FHS Auditorium

Wednesday (5/15/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -
• School Improvement Mtg. - 2:50 p.m.

Thursday 5/16/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -
• FHS Choir Concert - 7:30 p.m.

Friday (5/17/24)

Saturday (5/18/24)

The Local Scholarship Night for Seniors (by invitation only) will be held on Tuesday, May 14th in the FHS Auditorium from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Applications for local scholarships were due back in March, and the donors are meeting during the month of April to select their winners from the pool of applicants.

Notifications will be sent out once donors have made their selections.

Each student is assigned to a graduating class based on the number of credits earned. This grade classification is determined twice a year: 1) August (after Summer School is complete) and 2) February (after 1st semester credits are known).

Letters about grade classification should be viewable in Parent Vue.

Link to Credit Chart: (see button below)

Monday (5/20/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.

Tuesday (5/21/24) -

• Senior Breakfast - 8:00 a.m.
• Senior Cap & Gown Pick-Up 8:30 a.m.
• Senior Class Photo - 9:00 a.m.
• Senior Graduation Practices 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.

Wednesday (5/22/24) -

• Senior Graduation Practice - 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Senior Walk - 8:45 a.m.
• Senior Honors Assembly 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -

Thursday 5/23/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -
• Graduation - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
• Project Graduation - 9:30 to 4:00 a.m.

Friday (5/24/24) - - No School/Memorial Day Weekend

Google Takeout Information for Graduating Seniors - IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR

@fentonschools.org GOOGLE ACCOUNT

This is to provide all of you with directions on how to download any and all of your work from your Google Workspace (@fentonschools.org) account. The process is very easy, and takes only a few minutes to get going. This is an optional process for all of you. With that in mind, please be aware that your @fentonschools account will be deleted on August 1, 2024.

Your data will not be saved or archived by Fenton Area Public Schools. If you want data in your Google account for post-secondary, it is up to you to go through the steps below.

I appreciate your attention to this matter. If you have any trouble with this process, please email Matt Garner, Director of Technology at mgarner@fentonschools.org.

Monday (5/27/24) - No School/Memorial Day

Tuesday (5/28/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.

Wednesday (5/29/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -

Thursday 5/30/24) -

• AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -

Friday (5/31/24) -

• Exams - 5th & 6th hours

Monday (6/3/24) - Half Day/Exams/Hours 3rd & 4th Hours

Tuesday (6/4/24) - Last Day of School/Half Day/Exams Hours 1st & 2nd Hours

State Bank Athlete of the Week nominations continue, and congratulations to this week's winners from Fenton:

1. Bailey Britton: Girls' Soccer - As a center defender, Bailey scored two goals against Owosso and played every minutes of each of our three games this week!

Don't forget to support the Fenton Marching Tigers and listen to live music by Huckleberry Groove at the Fenton Cultural Center Saturday, April 27th - see graphic below.

Also, the Fenton Marching Tigers are running a "Vertical Raise" fundraiser to help fund their 2024 Marching Band Show. Check out the video link they prepared for you.

Did you know that SLPR offers drivers training, right here at Fenton High School? SLPR Drivers Training is taught by Fenton teachers, conveniently meeting here and at AGS right after school. Students are eligible at 14 years + 8 months old.

We still have room in May and June sessions! See link for registration.

https://secure.rec1.com/MI/southern-lakes-parks--recreation/catalog

On Friday, April 26th, the following FHS Students traveled to Holly High School along with teachers, Jason Kasak, and Renee Muzer, to compete in the Flint Metro League Math & Science Competition.

Participants:

1. Karley Russell - Geophysical Science

2. Lillian Miller - Biology 1

3. Carson Lavanway - Biology Lab

4. Anthony Malnatti - Chemistry 1

5. Dominic DuPei - Chemistry Lab

6. Joseph Hansard - Physics

7. Lucas Hamilton - Physics Lab

8. Alice Hamilton - Algebra 1

9. Mikaela Beach - Geometry

10. Isabelle Ice - Algebra 2

11. Grace Perry - Trigonometry

12. Olivia Shampo - Statistics

13. Caleb Wolner - Pre-Calculus

14. Dane Jarvis - Calculus

FHS has a new partnership with Way Coffee! Way Coffee is a local non-profit that works with students with disabilities to teach work skills and provide experiences for many students. They are operating out of a coffee trailer, but their storefront is slated to open soon on North Leroy!

A couple of weeks ago, Way Coffee started coming out to work with FHS students on Fridays, and they will continue to hone their skills by serving FAPS staff! The coffee trailer will be open from 7:30-2 p.m. on Friday.

Students will make the orders and deliver them to staff in the building. They have online ordering, so students are learning to make change with cash payments as well as deal with online orders and payments using debit cards.

Here is the link to our ordering site.

Every February, students who are eligible for National Honor Society are invited to apply. To be considered for membership, students had to have:

1. GPA of 3.5 or better to receive an invitation
2. Attend a mandatory application meeting
3. Obtain Teacher Recommendations
4. Complete an application where he/she provides evidence of After School Activities, Leadership Positions, Community Service/Volunteer Hours, & Recognition, Awards & Work Experience. Finally, they had to submit an essay based on a prompt provided.

Congratulations to the following FHS students who are being inducted into the National Honor Society on April 30th in the FHS Main Gym.

1. Thomas Andersen - 10th Grade

2. Laynie Barz - 10th Grade

3. Isabel Bhagat - 10th Grade

4. Laila Blackwell - 11th Grade

5. Andre Bulaong - 11th Grade

6. Owen Cox - 11th Grade

7. Christina Dugan - 11th Grade

8. Rubie Ellis - 11th Grade

9. Haley Eltringham - 10th Grade

10. Josie Fries - 10th Grade

11. Abigail Golen - 10th Grade

12. Fernanda Gonzalez-Hernandez - 10th Grade

13. Dillon Hamilton - 10th Grade

14. Cassandra Harris - 10th Grade

15. David Henderson - 11th Grade

16. Jacob Henson - 10th Grade

17. Ash Holmes - 10th Grade

18. Alexis Jabre - 10th Grade

19. Hayley Jensen - 10th Grade

20. Emily Kaplan - 10th Grade

21. Chloe Ketchum - 10th Grade

22. Rhiannon Kulongoski - 10th Grade

23. Jacob Lee - 10th Grade

24. Paige Lefever - 11th Grade

25. Keegan McArdle - 11th Grade

26. Evie Metcalfe - 10th Grade

27. Madeleine Minock - 10th Grade

28. Kyla Moore - 10th Grade

29. Keagan Myers - 10th Grade

30. Preston Muntin - 10th Grade

31. An Nguyen - 10th Grade

32. Stella Nuveman - 10 Grade

33. Grace Perry - 10th Grade

34. Maya Richmond - 10th Grade

35. Jonas Ritchie - 10th Grade

36. Sophia Rossi - 11th Grade

37. Reese Russo - 10th Grade

38. Karley Russell - 10th Grade

39. Hunter Sayer - 10th Grade

40. Addison Smith - 10th Grade

41. Sanibel Stack - 10th Grade

42. Elyse Sturm - 10th Grade

43. Lily Underwood - 10th Grade

44. Alicia Verscheure - 10th Grade

45. Ava Watson - 10th Grade

46. Clair Weir - 10th Grade

47. Hannah Whitt - 10th Grade

48. Ruby Wojtaszek - 11th Grade

49. Caleb Wolner - 10th Grade

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm means you approach life with excitement and energy. You energize people around you.

Enthusiasm is the ability to bring life and excitement to different situations. It often leads to a higher level of involvement and engagement both for individuals and for groups. Those who demonstrate enthusiasm bring an energy and level of intensity to individual and group work. These people are often identified as early leaders and innovators as a result of their outward excitement about a task or project. Look for these people to recruit new group members and generate ideas.

For groups, enthusiasm can be directly tied to high levels of success, happiness, and achievement. Enthusiasm is contagious. One person’s enthusiasm can spark others to think, speak, and act with more energy and conviction. Groups that are enthusiastic about tasks are much more likely to spend longer periods of time in service to the group’s overall goals.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4abiHdQpc

Mr. Smith and his Video Production students invite you to watch the latest FHS Newcast. It features a look back at FHS Band's recent trip to New York City and the FHS News Survivor Series finale.

Link: https://fhsnews.myportfolio.com/

Members of Mr. Burwitz' Finance class, who won the Michigan LifeSmarts State Championship back in February, just returned from the 30th National LifeSmarts Championship competition in San Diego, California held April 18 - 21st.

Members of the Team who made the trip were:

1. Vaughn Clark

2. Talon Howe

3. Anthony Maini

4. Rowan Maynard

5. Jeremy McDonald

Although they placed in the middle of the pack, they had some wonderful experiences while there. Check out the slide deck below that they put together for all to see and to thank everyone for supporting them!!!

High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are encouraged to register for an informational webinar provided by MI Student Aid.

Participants will be able to gather the following information:

• Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
• Important action items for students and families
• Additional resources and program information

All sessions are free of charge and open to the public.

May 1, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Are you not able to attend one of our upcoming sessions? You can view a recording of the presentation.

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

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRVafjrPFpq3BIbZt_wNFUTu8E1pe4ORb5R5rkrHSzp7a7_A/viewform

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

https://www.fentonschools.org/page/community-bulletin-board

Need To Email or call a Teacher?

Students/Parents needing to reach a teacher/staff member during can:

1. Go to www.fentonschools.org website
2. Click on "Our Schools" and locate Fenton High School from the drop down menu.
3. Go to the heading "Our Team" and find the sub-heading "Staff Directory"
4. Names are listed alphabetically with a "Send Message" link under the name as well as the phone number to that staff member.

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."

• 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!!!

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

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 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.

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.

ABOUT THE LIFELINE

https://988lifeline.org/

Kinship care is the full-time care, nurturing and protection of children by family members, close family friends or other important adults in the child’s life. This could include grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, family friends or members of their tribes or clans.

Contact: 800-535-1218 (Monday - Friday, 9-4 PM).

WEBSITE: kinship.msu.edu EMAIL: kinship@msu.edu

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fentonhs48430

Instagram: @fenton_hs

Twitter: @Fenton_HS

Website: www.fentonschools.org

Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

FHS Administration:

Michael Bakker, Principal

mbakker@fentonschools.org

Zachary Bradley, Assistant Principal:

zbradley@fentonschools.org

Laura Lemke, Assistant Principal:

llemke@fentonschools.org

Edward Uhrik, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal:

euhrik@fentonschools.org

Counselors:

Brian Halas - Last Names A - F:

bhalas@fentonschools.org

Michelle Pietraszkiewicz - Last Names G - N:

mpietraszkiewicz@fentonschools.org

Craig Golembiewski - Last Names O - Z:

cgolembiewski@fentonschools.org

Career & College Readiness Coordinator:

Lindsay Grady:

lgrady@fentonschools.org

Email: mbakker@fentonschools.org
Website: www.fentonschools.org
Location: 3200 West Shiawassee Avenue, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-2600