AGS NEWS

Jordan Seath, Assistant Principal

Melissa Welsh, Counselor

Tiffany Peeler, Counselor

Carol Manners, Secretary

Denise Bakker, Clerk

Barb Stinson, Clerk

With the BIG game against Flushing coming up on Friday, we would like to remind you of a few things. As you know, it's the Homecoming game so a big crowd is expected. Below are a couple of rules from the high school administration:

1. Students are not allowed to bring backpacks into the stadium

2. MS Students are not permitted without an adult

We would also like to remind our awesome students that when attending high school games they are representing AGS. We expect our students to be on their best behavior, be respectful, and enjoy the game.

Thank you!

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place in the AGS Gymnasium on Monday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 10 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

Conferences are held in the gym with tables located around the perimeter. Please check in as you enter the building. Schedules will be available or you can use the ParentVue application.

A map, like the one pictured below, with teacher locations will be available when you check in.

*Please note that some teachers will not be available due to coaching or other obligations.

1. Go to www.fentonschools.org

2. Click on "Our District"

3. First bullet is "District Calendar for 2023-24"

• Friday, October 5 - Half Day
• Monday, October 9 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:00 PM
• Tuesday, October 10 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:00 PM
• Friday, October13 - No School

Registration for the Fenton 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Jets Boys Youth Travel Basketball League of Genesee County is now open. This program is only for 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Boys who attend Fenton Area Public Schools.

The Jets league games are played on Saturdays in schools throughout Genesee County from January - March. The program provides 4th - 6th grade boys the opportunity to learn the fundamentals required to play competitive basketball.

Please contact the SLPR office if you have basketball experience and are interested

in coaching. There will be 1-2 practices per week. There will be a 6-game season with the

possibility of more games.

Player fee is $109.00 and includes team shorts and reversible jersey

Games will take place Saturdays (January - March)

Locations for practices and games To Be Determined

To register go to: www.splr.net or visit our administrative office located in the

Fenton Community & Cultural Center, 150 South Leroy Street, Fenton. Call 810-

714-2011 Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

You can also email Michael Gagne at mgagne@SLPR.net for more information.

Below is the website for the Jets Basketball league:

https://lakefentonyouthbb.sportsengine-prelive.com/home

Socktober is a campaign to collect socks for kids who are in foster care in our area. We have a local organization called Clara's Hope who supports local foster and adoptive families. One of the things that Clara's Hope does is put together First Night Bags for kids who enter foster care. Many kids who are placed in foster care, do so in an emergency situation and are removed from their home without things they need. Items that go into a First Night Bag include (all new items) socks, underwear, pajamas, toothbrush and other toiletry items, soft blanket or stuffy, coloring book/crayons or a journal/pen for older kids, etc. Things that make their first night in a strange place a little less scary.

There are donation boxes located in the main office and throughout AGS. Donation boxes will also be on hand during parent teacher conferences.

After School Tutoring (AST) begins on Tuesday, September 19th:

*NOTE: AST will not be held the week of October 9th due to conferences

AST is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. AGS Teachers are present to help and provide support to students. Transportation is available for students residing within the district. A light snack will also be provided.

Please email Mrs. Seelbinder or Mrs. Sayer for more information.

Mrs. Seelbinder: mailto:jseelbinder@fentonschools.org

Mrs. Sayer: mailto:esayer@fentonschools.org

Please complete the brief form (linked below) if your child will be attending AST:

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

When you’re with other people, you’re

present and give them your full attention.

WHY DOES IT MATTER?

When you are present and give your

attention to others, you are able to build

strong relationships. Relationships are the

cornerstone of health, happiness, and

resilience. You can’t build positive

relationships without attention, so it is

important to put down distractions and

truly listen to people when they are

talking.

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the

future, concentrate the mind on the present

moment.”

– Buddha

*The communication, below, was sent in a separate email on Wednesday, August 30 *

We have changed the format in which our Health Curriculum will be delivered. The curriculum will be delivered, by PE/Health teachers, in SRT class throughout the school year. This will begin on September 12 and will continue until the end of the year. The teachers will teach approximately 4 lessons/units for 30 minutes during SRT. Attached below is a health letter that contains more information. Additionally, a health waiver form is attached. The waiver is only required for those who choose to OPT OUT of the district mandated health class. Students will receive a copy of the letter and waiver 2 weeks prior to taking health class. If you choose the OPT OUT option, please return the waiver before health class begins. You may print the form attached to this email and return it to the main office at any time or complete/return the form when your student receives it 2 weeks prior to class. There are also additional copies in the main office. We will be posting updates in the AGS NEWS, including a schedule of when the class will be taught in your child's SRT.

Please contact the main office (810 591 7700) with any questions. Thank you!

Attachments:

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Health Waiver.png

Upcoming Schedule:

SRT Teacher / Dates / Health Teacher

Burrum / 9/12 - 9/21 / Young

Cavric / 9/26 - 10/05 / Young

Craven / 9/12 - 9/21 / Long

Loria / 9/26 - 10/05 / Long

JOIN SOMETHING!

All students are invited to join the Leadership Council. We meet one to two times per month, during the students' lunch & SRT periods. There is no cost to join this group, & members participate in a leadership role by supporting our school & Fenton communities. Mrs. Welsh runs this group, & it has been enjoyed by students who like a challenge, want to meet other students, & wish to make a difference at AGS & in their Fenton communities. Our first meeting is Monday, 10/2, during the lunch period. Students bring their lunches to the Media Center.

All students are invited to join the Harry Potter Club. We meet once per month during the students' lunch periods. There is no cost & we're not reading the books. Anyone who is a fan & wants to meet other HP fans, is welcome to join. Mrs. Welsh runs this group, & it has been a huge success for HP lovers the past two years. Our first meeting is rescheduled to Wednesday, 10/4. Students bring their lunches to the Counseling Office.

DOES YOUR STUDENT NEED SUPPORT?

If your student is struggling academically, emotionally or socially, please encourage them to make an appointment with their assigned counselor. You are also welcome to contact us if you have any concerns about your student.

CASELOAD ASSIGNMENTS -

Mrs. Melissa Welsh - A - O last names - mwelsh@fentonschools.org

Ms. Tiffany Peeler - P- Z last names - tpeeler@fentonschools.org

DROP OFF / PICK UP LOOP

We realize that school drop off and pick up loop procedures are not the most convenient. However, please understand that the safety of AGS students will always be our first priority. The current procedure is considered to be the safest approach as endorsed by the Fenton Police Department and County Traffic Engineers. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during the morning and afternoon drop off/pick times.

Things to remember:

• The loop off of Shiawassee is for PARENT drop off / pick up
• Students may be dropped off across Donaldson Drive
• There is a crossing guard at Donaldson Drive during drop off and pick up
• There are over 2000 students arriving and departing in the same vicinity (AGS/FHS)
• The Donaldson (front) Loop and Entrance is for Bus Traffic Only
• After 7:30 AM, please drop students off at the front entrance (off of Donaldson Drive)

Thank you again for keeping our AGS Students safe! It could be worse ... check out the school below! Crazy Loop!!

AGS Bell Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

1st Period 7:25 - 8:23

2nd Period 8:28 - 9:26

3rd Period 9:31 - 10:29

Lunch

• 6th Grade 10:34 - 11:04
• 7th Grade 11:07 - 11:37
• 8th Grade 11:37 - 12:07

4th Period

• 6th Grade 11:09 - 12:07
• 7th Grade 10:34 - 11:02 / 11:37 - 12:07
• 8th Grade 10:34 - 11:32

5th Period 12:12 - 1:10

6th Period 1:15 - 2:13

Tuesday, Thursday

1st Period 7:25-8:14

2nd Period 8:19-9:07

3rd Period 9:12-10:00

Lunch

• 6th Grade: 10:00 - 10:30
• 7th Grade: 10:33 - 11:03
• 8th Grade: 11:03-11:33

SRT

• 6th Grade: 10:35 - 11:33
• 7th Grade: 10:05 - 10:35 / 11:03 - 11:33
• 8th Grade: 10:05 - 11:03

4th Hour 11:38 - 12:26

5th period 12:31 - 1:19

Email: erettenmund@fentonschools.org
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089784061965
Location: 3255 Donaldson Drive, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: 810.591.7700
Facebook: https://www.fentonschools.org/
Twitter: @fentonschools