Monday (10/21/24):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Tuesday (10/22/24):
- Academic Letter from 9:34 - 10:32 a.m. in FHS Auditorium (Parents may attend).
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Wednesday (10/23/24):
- Michigan Works Career Quest Field Trip - see graphic for more information
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Thursday (10/24/24);
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- FHS Choir Informance - 7:00 p.m. - Ruby Zima Auditorium
Friday (10/25/24):
- 1st Marking Period Ends
- Inclusive Halloween at U of M's Riverfront Plaza - 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. (see Partnership section below for more info)
Dispose of Medications on Drug Take Back Day - October 26th
Save the date! Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, October 26. 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.
If you can’t make it on Drug Take Back Day, all MSP posts accept unwanted pills weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except holidays).
Find a MSP collection site at Michigan.gov/MSPposts.
October: Week of October 28 - November 1, 2024
Monday (10/28/24): Senior Portraits due to Yearbook today
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Tuesday (10/29/24):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Winter Guard Informational Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Band Room
Wednesday (10/30/24):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- FHS Band-O-Rama - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday (10/31/24): Halloween
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Friday (11/1/24): No School for Students/Professional Development Day for Staff
November: Week of November 4 - 8, 2024
Monday (11/4/24):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Tuesday (11/5/24):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Wednesday (11/6/24):
- After School Tutoring: Cancelled due to Staff Meeting.
- Staff Meeting - 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Thursday (11/7/24):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- All School Play at 7:00 p.m.
Friday (11/8/24):
- All School Play at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday (11/9/24)
- All School Play at 7:00 p.m.
November: Week of November 11 - 15, 2024
Monday (11/11/24): Veterans Day
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Tuesday (11/12/24):
- Club Photos in SRT
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Wednesday (11/13/24):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Thursday (11/14/24):
- Club Photos in SRT
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Friday (11/15/24):
- NHS Blood Drive #2
Saturday (11/16/24)
- Ambassadors' Concert - 7:00 p.m.
NHS Sponsors Blood Drive #2 - Friday, November 15th
Fenton High School's National Honor Society is hosting its SECOND blood drive of the year on Friday, November 15th 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
Winter Sports Coming Soon
If you are interested in FHS Winter Sports, tryouts begin:
October 28: Gymnastics & Ice Hockey
November 11: Boys' Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Skiing & Wrestling
November 20: Girls' Basketball, Bowling, Boys' Swim & Dive
Remember, to tryout you must have a sport physical dated after April 15, 2024 and be completely registered on the Final Forms website at:
https://fenton-mi.finalforms.com
Pay to Participate Fee is $230 for the 2024-25 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 freshman year, and transition to the criteria above beginning with the second semester.
Winter Sports Coaches Information
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 Danielle (Dani) Wolanin
email: daniwolanin@gmail.com
Hockey - Coach Jason Warda
email: jasonwarda@gmail.com
Boys & Girls Alpine Ski - Coach Dave Sprague
email: alpinelandscape_mi@yahoo.com
Boys Swim and Dive - Coach Brad Jones
email: bjones@fentontigers.org
Wrestling - Coach Buddy Poyner
email: budrobusiness@gmail.com
French Students see Les Miserables
Members of Mrs. Chouinard's French classes went to see Les Miserables at the Wharton Center on the campus of Michigan State University on Sunday, October 13th.
Les Miserables is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, published in 1862. The story follows several characters through early- to mid-19th century France as they seek redemption for their sins and an escape from poverty.
Victor Hugo uses Les Misérables to deliver critiques of wealth distribution, the justice system, industrialism, and republicanism.
IB French & Spanish Students Traveled to the Detroit Institute of Arts - October 16th
Members of IB Spanish and IB French classes took a field trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts on October 16th. For the Spanish students, in celebration of Dia de Muertos, got a chance to explore a community exhibition of ofrenda altars. In Mexico, and other Latin American countries, the Day of the Dead is the time of the year to celebrate the lives of close relatives, friends or community members who have passed away.
Objects important to lost loved ones, such as favorites foods, drinks, mementos and pictures, are collected and incorporated into elaborate displays that include pan de muerto (bread of the dead), sugar skulls, candles, flowers, papel picado (paper cutouts) and other decorations.
IB French students were also able to view French Art and were part of a Goosechase hunt across the museum to document 1) their favorite piece of art, 2) the oldest piece of art, 3) etc.
FHS News
Mr. Smith and his Video Production student invite you to checkout the FHS Newscast from this week.
Positivity Project (aka P2) Theme of the Week - Integrity
This week, our school will focus on the character strength of Integrity. Integrity means being honest, truthful, and genuine.
Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. People with integrity tell the truth and align their thoughts, feelings, and actions. They have the courage to stick to their beliefs, even if it means not following the crowd. Integrity is closely related to honesty and authenticity.
Integrity is essential for personal growth and well-being. When your thoughts, feelings, and actions are in harmony, you can grow and achieve your goals. Being authentic and genuine makes you more likable and trusted by others, improving your relationships.
To practice and encourage the character strength of integrity at home, please visit the Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families. There, you can watch a video, read a quote, and discuss three questions together.
Thank you for your continued support!
Link to Video: https://classroom.google.com/w/NjE2MjkzOTMxOTg4/t/all
Reminder to Call In Absences (By Noon the Day After An Absence)
Parents:
We know you get busy, but at the high school level, students who accumulate over 10 days of absences during a semester, especially when those absences are unexcused, have to appeal for their credit at the end of the semester.
Please don't put yourself and your child in that situation. Be sure to call when they are out absent or by noon the next day (after you receive the robocall to remind you).
Thanks.
Links to Important FHS Items
1. Application for Free & Reduced Breakfast/Lunch - which also includes discounts on Pay to Play, AP & IB Testing Fees, Chromebook fees, Summer School, etc. https://fenton.familyportal.cloud/
2. After School Tutoring Permission Slip:
3. Bus Routes: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2673/FPS/4721453/Fenton_Bus_Routes___Stop_Times_2024.pdf
4. Cell Phone Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-b5GkqWwuQmFvARZHkNoICxojtwysp0G/view?usp=sharing
5. Lunch Menu: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2409121612125386&page=menus
6. Medication Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xHcajfjWo3vXFDHGqU7bFpGkmJxLxnTtECAv-bg_FZc/edit?usp=sharing
7. No Outside Food Deliveries: Prior approval must also be obtained for parents wanting to deliver outside food items to his/her student and friends as this competes with what is sold in the cafeteria as part of the federal school lunch programs, creates confusion, incorrectly implies students can order food for delivery to the cafeteria, and arrangements must be made to find an alternate location for food consumption for the group.
8. Parking Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4pr5MSTF2M3BTWhJh4q3Eo2x9UZYgfR4-b6y8aCfFznT4Ug/viewform
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
Community Share at WOW
Community Share is a FREE resource for our Fenton community families. It is located in the World of Wonder Early Learning Center. Community Share is run and maintained by Fenton Area Public Schools and Joy Inc.
- Families can donate their gently used clothing, childrens’ items and household essentials, as well as take what they need.
- Donations can be done Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays between 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM and "shopping" hours are Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.
- Community Share serves a threefold purpose:
- To keep items out of landfills by allowing families to pass on items they are no longer using,
- Allow families access to a free resource to get what they need
- Provide a work site for high school students to practice their job skills.
For questions, please contact the WOW office at 810-591-8349.
Link To Community Share Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/r8bky
Voting Information
In 2023, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4569 into law, which allows future Michigan voters to pre-register to vote when they turn 16 years old. This pre-registration enables eligible voters to vote as soon as they turn 18. To use this pre-registration process, a person must be at least 16 years old but not older than 17 and-a-half years old. If you pre-register, you can participate in early in-person or absentee voting for an election as long as you will be 18 on or before the date of the election. Those eligible to vote who are already older than 17.5 years old, were previously allowed to register under MI law.
Click HERE to learn more about the Preregistration process.
Click HERE to Register or Preregister to vote.
Click HERE to learn about upcoming elections and options for voting.
Track Your Ballot:
On Oct. 3, MDOS (Michigan Dept. of State) announced that voters can now sign up for ballot tracking notifications by email. To sign up, go to mi.gov/vote and click on “subscribe to ballot notifications.”
24/7 On Demand Chat Tutoring
The Varsity Tutors Platform gives your student more opportunities to learn at their own pace. 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring and on-demand essay review are live tutoring resources to help your
student with any questions about homework, classwork, or test prep. Live group classes, recorded classes, and celebrity-led StarCourses allow your student to learn more about the subjects they’re interested in, and add a touch of fun. Assessments and self study practice problems provide
opportunities to drill skills towards mastery. And college prep & admissions resources ensure that
your student has the best resources available to secure their future.
Senior Interview
Seniors (and senior parents) should begin scheduling a Senior Interview with the counselor. Senior interviews take place during the month of September & October and cover important information including:
- Credit Check (to ensure credits for graduation, NCAA, etc.)
- College Applications, Counselor Recommendations & Common App
- Financial Aid/FAFSA form
Parents may call the Counseling Office at (810) 591-2612 to schedule this appointment, so it best fits your schedule.
NOTE: Links below can ONLY be accessed from Senior Students' Gmail account.
Common App
Seniors, you have until November 1st to meet Early Application deadlines for colleges. If you are applying to college using the "Common App," remember this application has a Counselor Recommendation component to it.
Deadline for submitting your Common App Counselor Request is NO later than Friday, October 18th. Submissions after that date, may not meet the November 1st application deadline.
Parchment - Send Transcripts to Colleges, Employers, or Self
Parchment allows families/students to request, send, and, store transcripts. It also includes powerful tools to research colleges and admissions. We advise NOT to use school email addresses during the registration process, as there may be a need to access this resource beyond high school years.
To access Parchment, please follow these steps:
1. Login/ Register - Sign in at www.parchment.com and click Sign Up to log in or register.
2. Add School - Click Get Started, and add high school(s).
3. Select Destinations- Select destinations such as colleges, NCAA, Common Application, or yourself, and review your selection.
4. Provide Consent- Complete waiver form and e-sign the transcript authorization form.
5. Payment - Provide debit/credit card payment if fees are required.
6. Track Order - Order Status will be emailed and updated in Parchment account.
Free College Admission & Placement Resources
As you prepare to take your exam, it is critical to have a solid grasp of your current level of concept mastery to know your strengths and weaknesses in order to plan your studies accordingly.
By measuring your level of understanding of the concepts, topics, and ideas that you will encounter with Mometrix’s practice tests, you will be able to identify potential areas of improvement.
From there, Mometrix’s free college admissions and placement study resources will provide you with study tips and hints designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you will need to succeed on test day.
Link to Website: https://www.mometrix.com/academy/college-admissions-and-placement/
Work Permits
Under 16 years: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/work-permits
Age 16–17 yrs: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/work-permits
Weekly Updates
Every Friday, FHS will push out a Weekly Update to students/parents. These updates are also posted on the Fenton Area Public Schools website and are housed there for families to be able to refer back to them.
1. Go to www.fentonschools.org
2. Click on Schools & select Fenton High School
3. Go to heading "Our School"
4. Look for subheading called "Weekly Updates"
Protect MI Child Registry Keeps Kids Safe from Adult Ads Online
ProtectMiChild is a free, secure program that keeps kids safe from adult-oriented advertising via social media, text, and email.
Parents can register their children’s social media handles, phone numbers, and email addresses to block ads for products like alcohol, tobacco, pornography, and online gaming.
Link to Website: https://www.protectmichild.com/
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