23-24 FHS Weekly Update #17

This next week can be a busy week for all those students and families who partake in the upcoming deer hunting season. We want to remind all who may be out in the woods are traveling around the state of Michigan this upcoming week that you need to make sure you do not accidentally or intentionally leave any of your firearms or knives used for hunting in your vehicle, backpack, coat, etc and then bring those items on campus. Remember that the State of Michigan has a weapons free school zone policy and every year, we hear about students being disciplined for what is most often a mistake because they accidently brought inappropriate hunting gear to school. Please help us by checking all your belonging and vehicles prior to returning to school after your outing.

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.
• GCI Presentation to 10th Graders during SRT in the Main Gym.
• Make-up Josten's Cap & Gown presentation in the FHS Auditorium.
• 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)

• Freshman Class Meeting during SRT in FHS Auditorium
• After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.

Friday (11/17/23) -

Saturday (11/18/23) -

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.

Report Cards Have Been Posted - Check our Parent & Student Vue for 1st marking period grades

Parents and Students are reminded that 1st marking period report cards are not mailed, rather they are posted to Parent & Student Vue.

Remember these grades ARE NOT posted to the transcript, that happens at the end of the 1st semester in mid-January. Grades are calculated as follows:

1st marking period (8/22 - 10/27/23) = 40% of 1st semester grade

2nd marking period (10/30 - 1/12/24) = 40% of 1st semester grade

Semester Exams (January 10, 11, & 12, 2024) = 20% of 1st semester grade

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) -

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.
• FAPS Ski & Snowboard Club Meeting at Tomek - 6:00 p.m.

Friday (12/1/23) -

Saturday (12/2/23) -

Monday (12/4/23) -

• After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.

Tuesday (12/5/23) -

• After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
• Parent University - Topic: Stress Management - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday (12/6/23)

• NO After School Tutoring due to Staff Meeting
• Staff Meeting - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.

Thursday (12/7/23)

• After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.

Friday (12/8/23) -

• Young Men & The Workforce Field Trip - 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Fenton Community Orchestra Concert - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday (12/9/23) -

• Fenton Community Orchestra Concert - 7:30 p.m.

Monday (12/11/23) -

• After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.

Tuesday (12/12/23) -

• After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
• FHS Choir Concert - FHS Auditorium - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday (12/13/23)

• After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.

Thursday (12/14/23)

• After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
• FHS Band Concert - FHS Auditorium - 7:00 p.m.

Friday (12/15/23) -

Saturday (12/16/23) -

• 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!!!

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

Ella Koch & Kimmy Burkett finished 8th and 10th at the Diving Regionals on 11/9/23 and will join teammates Tess Heavner, Addison, Dolliver, Katie Dunfield, and Josie Fries next week at the Division 2 State Finals.

FHS Winter Sports, remaining tryout dates:

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.

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

This past weekend, the FHS Girls' Swim Team, under the direction of Coach Brad Jones, won its 20th straight Metro League title. Fenton finished with 571 points, 178 points ahead of second place, Swartz Creek.

Individual Champions:

Tess Heavner 100 Butterfly (New Metro League record) and the 100 Breaststroke

Addison Dolliver 200 IM and 500 Freestyle

Katie Dunfield 200 Freestyle and the 100 Freestyle

200 Medley Relay

Josie Fries

Tess Heavner

Layne Barz

Ashlee Michelson

200 Freestyle Relay

Tess Heavner

Katie Dunfield

Layne Barz

Addison Doliver

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

The Most Dangerous Game was part of a unit on short stories that freshmen in Mr. Santo and Mr. Mead's classes studied. Before tackling these short stories, there was a two-day session where they learned basic literary elements and terms, as well as higher order concepts including:

• Metaphors and similes
• Double entendre

• Direct and indirect characterization
• Inference/foreshadowing
• Theme
• Plot
• Setting
• Mood
• Tone
• Alliteration

Finally, students were given a map assignment which was a visual interpretation of Ship-Trap Island--the setting of "The Most Dangerous Game". This afforded students an opportunity to use the author's imagery in writing and demonstrate their understanding by creating a map of the island.

Key elements and events of the story are depicted on the Ship Trap Island map, complete with legend (key) and compass rose, Take a look of some examples of their work!

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Bravery. Bravery means you act with mental, moral, or physical strength even when you know things are difficult or scary.

Bravery refers to voluntary (not coerced) action in the face of a dangerous circumstance. This strength involves judgement; the brave person must have an understanding of the risks and consequences involved in acting. According to Socrates and Plato, forethought separates acts of valor from acts of rashness. This means that bravery isn’t simply fearlessness, but instead the overcoming of fear.

Overcoming fears is critically important in individual development, as it allows the person to do more and become more. A person can be brave every single day. For example, some people with social anxiety are brave just by leaving their house and talking with people. On a physical level, bravery allows us to overcome fears, such as swimming or playing a sport. And, on a moral level, doing what we know to be right, despite the risks, gives us the sense that we are acting on behalf of a larger purpose.

To practice and encourage the character strength of bravery 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: Hero Pizza Delivery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBy3foHkInY

This week was a busy one for Advanced Video (outside of our regular duties), including a field trip to Mott Community College for a Film Production-related conference. Here we are with Brena Lorena Garcia, a Latina-American Stuntwoman from such films as "Ant-man and the Wasp," "Bird Box," "Transformers: The Last Knight," "Avatar 2," "Baywatch" movie, and "Fast X."

Did you know every Thursday morning in the square, we have a Positivity table with treats, stickers, pencils, and small trinkets to put a smile on student faces when they walk into the building that day.

To help raise funds for the Positivity Thursdays held at Fenton High School, we will be selling draw-string bags with one of two different Fenton logos on it.

1. Fenton Shield

2. Fenton F-paw

Cost is $5.00 and they will be sold in the square in the morning before school. Get them before they are gone.

Tuesday, November 14th - Josten's Cap & Gown Presentation

November - December: Start GO Scholarship application (see graphic & button below)

December, 2023 - FAFSA Form

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.

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:

• Celebrate Nation Career Development Month! Each week a new career will be highlighted in the weekly CCR newsletter- CHECK IT OUT!
  
• This week's CCR news (Veterans Day 2023,
  FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES x3
  High School Drone Class, 6 tips for the FAFSA, and more!
• STUDENT INTEREST DAY SURVEY
• CTE Class Highlight
  
• Michigan Career Pathfinder
• Xello for Families & Xello for Students
• Positivity Project- BRAVERY
• 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

Field Trip Updates:

1. There is a field trip to Mott Community College next Thursday, 11/16; the event is an excellent opportunity to learn about apprenticeships in the areas of Health and Human Services, Advanced Manufacturing and Technology. The event includes a panel discussion, guided tours of the labs and classrooms, and some hand-on activities. The trip is limited to 20 students, sign up soon as space is limited!
2. If you signed up for the Young Women and the Workforce field trip, please return your signed permission slips to Mrs. Grady in the counseling office ASAP!
3. Junior & Senior boys, there is still space available for the Young Men & the Workforce event on December 8th. Stop by the counseling office to see Mrs. Grady to sign up and grab a permission slip.

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

Are you, or do you know, a high school student that is looking to change the world for the better? Or young people who are very engaged in politics? Young people have innovative ideas and aren’t mired in the cynicism of so many adults. We want engaged young people to apply for the Genesee County Youth Commission.

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners, Flint and Genesee Group: Education & Talent, YouthQuest, and Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development programs are collaborating to create an advisory group. These youth will learn about county government, share concerns with the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, and work to improve our community. Highlights of the program include interacting with elected officials, touring the jail and other county facilities, and working with a diverse group of like-minded teenagers from across the county.

Youth Commission members will meet twice a month on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4-5:30 at the Genesee County Administration Building from January through June. The program will also include a 3-day trip to Lansing. There is no cost to participate, but students are expected to be fully engaged in the process.

Please apply at https://forms.gle/GRLhQ33deZVWd63Q8 We will be selecting one high-school age youth from each County Commissioner’s district. If you have more questions, contact Darren Bagley at bagleyda@msu.edu. Applications are due December 1.

• Jinglejog 5K Run & Walk
• Ice Sculptures
• Horse & Carriage Rides
• Warming Tent
• Entertainment
• Refreshments
• Holiday Lighted Parade (6pm)
• Tree Lighting
• Fireworks
• Shopping Spree

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.

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 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/

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.

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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