Coffee with FHS Administration & Other New Faces - November 1st at Panera - 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
Come join members of the Fenton High School Administrative Team and other new faces for coffee at Panera on Wednesday, November 1st from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
Our Topic Will Be: New Faces & New Rolls (Danish Rolls that is)
- Come meet some of our new hires and the roles that they fill at FHS.
- Our new faces at FHS this year are: Jordan Grace (SRO), Nicole Kilpatrick (School-Home Coordinator), Brian Halas (School Counselor for letters A - F), and Debbie Chapman (MTSS Instructional Coach)
We encourage parents to come for part or all of the scheduled time, purchase a beverage from the local establishment we are meeting at, and have conversations about the listed topics or bring questions of your own.
October/November: Week of Oct 30 - Nov 3, 2023
Monday (10/30/23) -
- Second Marking Period Begins
- Gymnastics & Ice Hockey tryouts may start
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Tuesday (10/31/23)
- College Visit: U of M-Flint at 9:35 a.m.
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday (11/1/23) - NO SCHOOL/Professional Development Day
Thursday (11/2/23)
- College Visit - Western Michigan University at 9:35 a.m
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
- Community Conversation - FHS Media Center - 6:00 - 8:00 pm (see graphic below)
Friday (11/3/23)
- AP Testing Registration and Payment Deadline! More information is located lower in the newsletter
- Time to Review your Attendance Plan if you have one from last year! See information below.
Saturday (11/4/23)
- Lace Up for Learning - registration at 8:00 am, race at 9:30 am (see graphic below)
Attendance Plan Review Time
Students placed on an Attendance Plan last May/June had credit put "on hold" for 10 weeks. He/she should schedule an Attendance Review Meeting with FHS Administration, IF he/she met the following conditions:
- No unexcused absences for 1st marking period of 2023-24 (8/22 to 10/27).
- No more than 3 tardies total for all class combined.
Attendance is viewable on Parent & Student Vue, so you can see if conditions have been met.
Note: Students who DID not meet the Attendance Plan conditions should meet with his/her counselor to determine the impact on being on track for graduation.
Change Your Clocks - Fall Back - Sunday, November 5th
Daylight saving time for 2023 will end on Nov. 5 with most Americans having to "fall back" for the biannual time change and turn their clocks back an hour.
November: Week #2 - November 6-10, 2023
Monday (11/6/23) -
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
- Competitive Cheer Tryouts may begin
Tuesday (11/7/23)
- College Visit: Mott at 9:35 a.m.
- Club Photos during SRT - wear your club shirt
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday (11/8/23)
- No After School Tutoring due to Staff Meeting - 2:40 to 3:40 pm
Thursday (11/9/23)
- Club Photos during SRT - wear your Club Shirt
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
- School House Rock Musical - 7:00 p.m. in FHS Auditorium
Friday (11/10/23) -
- NHS Blood Drive - all day
- Football vs. Playoff Opponent - Week #3 (TBD)
- School House Rock Musical - 7:00 p.m. in FHS Auditorium
Saturday (11/11/23)
- School House Rock Musical - 7:00 p.m. in FHS Auditorium
November: Week #3 - November 13 - 17, 2023
Monday (11/13/23)
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
- Boys' Basketball, Bowling, Ski & Wrestling tryouts may begin
Tuesday (11/14/23)
- College Visit: Rochester University at 9:35 a.m.
- Young Women & the Workforce Field Trip - 7:30 to 2:00 p.m.
- Class of 2026 GCI Presentation during SRT in the Main Gym.
- Class of 2024 Make-up Josten's Cap & Gown presentation in the FHS Auditorium during SRT.
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.,
Wednesday (11/15/23)
- Building Leadership Mtg. - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Thursday (11/16/23)
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (11/17/23) -
Saturday (11/18/23) -
November: Week #4 - November 20 - 24, 2023
Monday (11/20/23) -
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Tuesday (11/21/23) -
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday (11/22/23)
- No School - Thanksgiving Break
Thursday (11/23/23)
- No School -Thanksgiving Break
Friday (11/24/23) -
- No School -Thanksgiving Break
Saturday (11/25/23) -
November: Week #5 - November 27 - Dec 1st
Monday (11/27/23) -
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Tuesday (11/28/23) -
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday (11/29/23)
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Thursday (11/30/23)
- Student Interest Day - No Travel in SRT
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Friday (12/1/23) -
Saturday (12/2/23) -
NHS Blood Drive #1 - Friday (11/11/23)
Fenton High School's National Honor Society is hosting its first blood drive of the year on Friday, November 11th in the FHS Auxiliary Gym. Please check out the height & weight chart for young donors (see below) and start getting your permission slips/consent to donate forms filled out and turned in to Mrs. Hazlett.
For more info: Contact: vhazlett@fentonschools.org
GCI Presentation to 10th Graders - Tuesday (11/14/23)
Genesee Career Institute will be sending representatives to FHS to speak with current 10th grade students to learn about the course offerings available to them as 11th and 12th graders. There will be a 10th Grade Class Meeting during SRT on Tuesday, November 14th to hear the presentation.
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!!!
Advanced Placement Tests - Payment via E-funds, Cash, or Check - by November 3rd.
ALL Students in any AP Course need to submit testing decisions and payment on Friday, November 3, 2023. Talk to your teachers about JOIN CODES if you are not already in your AP Class.
The cost of an AP exam this year is $100. Payment can be made through efunds:
https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56532 or you can also pay by cash or check (make out to Fenton High School- AP Exam) and drop off to Ms. Stapp in the counseling office.
Please be aware that if you order now and decide not to take the test later, you will only be refunded $60 for each test as there is a $40 cancellation fee per exam. If you decide after November 3, 2023 to order a test, you will be charged an additional $40 per exam for the late order fee.
If you are a Free/Reduced lunch qualifier, exams are $5. However, if you register late or cancel past the deadline, you will be charged the full $40 fee.
Please note that if the AP class is taught at Fenton High School, the test will be at FHS. If you are taking an on-line course through Michigan Virtual or any other platform, your test will be at the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD).
Please contact Mr. Halas or Ms. Pietraszkiewicz, FHS Counselors, if you have questions.
Email: bhalas@fentonschools.org mpietraszkiewicz@fentonschools.org
Phone: 810-591-2618 810-591-2614
E-Funds Info
After a successful pilot by Athletics in 202-21using E-funds (electronic payments), the program is being expanded to make paying for other school related items much easier.
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".
FHS State Bank Athlete of the Week
State Bank Athlete of the Week nominations continue and congratulations to this week's winner from Fenton:
1. Paige Bakker - Girls' Volleyball: Paige had a great Week! She hit .536 with 15 kills on 28 attacks with 0 errors to help the Fenton Tigers with their wins over Linden and Flushing. Paige also added 5 blocks. Paige is a three-year starter for the varsity team. She is an excellent student athlete who excels both on and off the court. As a result, Fenton finished the Metro League undefeated at 10-0, losing only one set to league opponents.
2. Anthony Maini - Boys' Cross Country: This week, Anthony broke into the 16s by running a 16:40 at the Flint Metro League Championship race! He placed 8th overall and this is just adding to the many medals he has earned this season. He also earned 2nd Team All League for Fenton.
Winter Sports Coming Soon - See Tryout Dates Below
If you are interested in FHS Winter Sports, tryouts begin:
October 30: Gymnastics & Ice Hockey
November 6: Competitive Cheer
November 13: Bowling, Boys'' Basketball, Skiing & Wrestling
November 20: Girls' Basketball, Boys' Swim & Dive
Remember, to tryout you must have a sport physical dated after April 15, 2023 and be completely registered on the Final Forms website at:
https://fenton-mi.finalforms.com
Pay to Participate Fee is $230 for the 2023-24 school year.
Academic Eligibility: 10th - 12th grade students must pass 4 out of 6 classes plus SRT in the previous semester. Incoming 9th grade students are automatically eligible for the first semester of their freshmen year and transition to the criteria above beginning with the second semester.
Winter Sports Coaching Info
Boys Basketball - Coach Schroeder
email: tschroeder@fentonschools.org
Girls Basketball - Coach Kutchey
email: dkutchey@fentonschools.org
Bowling - Coach Ron Little
email: rlittle@fentonschools.org
Gymnastics - Coach Nancy Holden
email: nholden@lindenschools.org
Hockey - Coach Jason Warda
email: jasonwarda@gmail.com
Boys & Girls Alpine Ski - Coach Tim Hiscock
email: skicoachtim@protonmail.com
Boys Swim and Dive - Coach Brad Jones
email: bjones@fentontigers.org
Wrestling - Coach Buddy Poyner
email: budrobusiness@gmail.com
Winter Sports Tryout Information
- All boys in Varsity Swim this winter, there is a sign-up sheet in Mr. Jones' classroom, room 10-113.
- All girls interested in basketball, there was an informational meeting on October 19th during SRT, with tryouts taking place November 20th. For more information, contact Coach Kutchey at dkutchey@fentonschools.org.
- An informational meeting took place on Tuesday, October 17th for Boys' interested in playing basketball. Tryouts will begin November 13th. For additional information, please contact Coach Schroeder (tschroeder@fentonschools.org) and/or Coach Stark (pstark@fentonschools.org).
- Gymnastics - Tryouts will be on Mon (10/30) and Wed (Nov 1st) - 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Linden's Multi-purpose building.
- Bowling - Tryouts on November 10th at Holly Lanes from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
FAPS Ski & Snowboard Club Information - Annual Registration Meeting - 11/30 at Tomek 6 pm
FAPS Ski & Snowboard Club - Annual Registration & Meeting - November 30th @ Tomek Eastern 6pm / New Member Presentation @ 6:15pm
Who: Students & Parents (beginner to expert) at least 7yrs old to join the club and participate in the group ski lessons. There are discounted tickets for 6 and under who want to go with parents.
What: Discount lift tickets & rentals at Mt. Holly. More info at the meeting or contact:
- Mrs. Loria - mloria@fentonschools.org (AGS/FHS students) or
Mrs. Eastman- seastman@fentonschools.org
When: Sign up Thursday, 11/30/23 @ 6pm at Tomek Eastern Cafetorium
Actual club start dates will depend on weather & Mt. Holly.
If you are all set on information (previous members) and just need to buy your cards:
- Stop in on 11/30
- Get signed up…$30/per club membership card, or
- Sign up your first night out at Mt. Holly (whenever the season begins)
Fenton Elementary nights are Thursdays -----Mrs. Eastman
FHS/AGS Club nights are Fridays---- Mrs. Loria
IB Spanish & French Students Travel to Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts has one of the best art collections in the U.S. See over 65,000 artworks from the earliest civilizations to the present. The DIA's collection is among the top six in the United States, with more than 65,000 works. The foundation was laid by William Valentiner, who was director from 1924 to 1945 and acquired many important works that established the framework of today's collections. Among his notable acquisitions are Mexican artist Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry fresco cycle, which Rivera considered his most successful work, and Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait, the first Van Gogh painting to enter a U.S. museum collection.
Students in Mrs. Fischer's IB Spanish classes and Mrs. Chouinard's IB French classes traveled to the Detroit Institute of Arts on Tuesday, October 24th to enjoy not only Diego Rivera's work but many of the pieces of art.
Positivity Project - This Week's Theme: Creativity
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Creativity. Creativity means you come up with new and original ways to think about and do things.
Creative people can look at the world in original ways. They are open to new experiences, and have an imaginative and independent thought process. They generate lots of different ideas and can pursue them with energy and enthusiasm. Creativity is a process that takes courage. Anytime you share your original ideas with the world, you risk being criticized or even ostracized.
On a group level, creativity is vital. It helps us solve seemingly impossible problems, create something we never knew we wanted, or simply see the world in a new way. Technological examples include the printing press, refrigeration, electricity, automobiles, and the internet. Just think of what we’d be missing without Renaissance art, Enlightenment thinking, Harlem Renaissance jazz, or hip-hop emerging from the South Bronx in the 1970s and 80s.
To practice and encourage the character strength of creativity 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.
Link to Video: Herbie Hancock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-GrRIgdmW8&t=9s
Upcoming Senior Deadlines
September - October - Schedule Senior Interview with Counselor
Monday, October 30th - Senior portraits due to Yearbook
Tuesday, October 31st - All Senior Interviews should be complete
Wednesday, November 1st - Early Admission deadline for many colleges
Tuesday, November 14th - Josten's Cap & Gown Presentation
December, 2023 - FAFSA Form
FAFSA
Launch of the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form
There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. As a result, the new form will be available in December 2023, not Oct. 1.
The launch date will apply only for the 2024–25 FAFSA form.
The changes to the FAFSA form for the 2024–25 aid year include
expanded eligibility for federal student aid and
a more streamlined application process.
Yearbook Information - Last Call for Senior Portrait Submission BEFORE Late Fee
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
Senior Photos due Monday, October 30th - see the website (found at this link) for more information.
In this week's newsletter:
- This week's CCR news (FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES x2, EMU campus visit info, where to look for a full-ride scholarship, and more!)
- Michigan Career Pathfinder
- Xello for Families & Xello for Students
- Positivity Project- Curiosity
- College Visit Calendar
- College Application Waiver Codes
- Scholarship Information **NEW** scholarship opportunities (military, college athletics, & more)
- 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
Michigan State Police - Drug Take Back Day - Saturday, October 28th
Save the date! Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, October 28. All MSP posts will be open and serving as collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bring your expired, unused or unwanted medications from your home and dispose of them at your local post. Please note patches, syringes or inhalers are not accepted.
By taking part in this event, you’re contributing to a safer community and environment.
Community Outreach: Peabody Insurance & Fenton Band Students
Members of Fenton High School's Instrumental Music Department helped entertain members of the community who came out to enjoy Peabody Insurance's Ribbon Cutting ceremony at their new building.
This University of Michigan/Michigan State University themed gathering was complete with good food, good friends and good-natured fun. Members of the community graciously donated over $600 to the Fenton Music Department as well.
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.
Angel Tree
Rotary club of Fenton is organizing our annual Angel Tree event for 2023. If you have a child attending Fenton schools and need help with Christmas gifts for your child(ren), please complete this application ASAP to be considered for our program.
The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 22rd.
Our date for delivery of packages with be December 16th.
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
