Gladiator Greetings
Fowlerville High School Parent Newsletter
We are RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE and SAFE
We are GLADIATORS
Thankful for the FHS Community
This Thanksgiving, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your support, involvement, and trust are the cornerstone of our school community. The contributions you make, whether through volunteering, participating in school events, or simply being engaged in your child's education, truly make a difference. Your involvement helps create a vibrant, supportive community that enriches the educational journey for all.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education and for being an essential part of our Fowlerville High School family. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy and togetherness.
Save the Date
*November 21 - Powderpuff Volleyball Game
*November 22-24 - No School
*November 24 - Progress Report 2 visible in MiStar
*November 29 - Northern Michigan University visit at all lunches
*December 7 - Reaching Higher Graduation 6:00 pm
2nd Semester Student Schedules
In order to provide optimal learning environments for students, there will be adjustments made to some students schedules for 2nd semester. While this may seem unsettling for some students, rest assured that all classrooms offer high quality educational opportunities. At this time, schedule change requests will not be granted unless there is a hole in a schedule. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
Progress Report 2
Today marks the end of the 12th week of school! That means that we are only 6 full school weeks away from the end of the semester. If you have not logged into MiStar lately to view your Childs' progress, please do so to be sure that they are on track! If you have any questions or concerns, you are encouraged to contact your Childs teacher through our staff directory. We are here to support all of the students and families!
Powderpuff Volleyball Food Drive
Powder Puff Volleyball Game and Food Drive to benefit local families hosted by Student Council. Your generous donations will stay local and help many in need!
When: Tuesday, November 21st
During 5th and 6th Hour
9th will play 10th, 11th will play 12th, then the winners of both games will play each other
To come to the games student need bring in a $5.00 donation or 5 nonperishable food items
to Mrs. Tomassi in E-100 1st or 6th hour from Monday Nov. 13th thru Monday, Nov. 20th
Items to Donate:
Tuna, Canned Meat
Box Meals (Hamburger Helper)
Cake/Brownie/Cookie Mixes/Frosting
Pancake Mix/ Syrup/Cereal
Peanut Butter/Jelly
Rice/Box Potatoes/Stuffing
Mac n Cheese/Noodles/Spag. Sauce/Ramen
Taco Kit
Snacks: Cheez Its, Gold Fish, Granola Bars, Chips
Canned Green Beans/Corn/ Potatoes/Soup
Paper Towel/Toilet Paper/Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Please note that we are only accepting these items. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Tomassi
Jazz Performance
On Thursday, FHS students had the pleasure of attending a performance by the MSU Jazz Program. This has become a very welcome yearly event where MSU brings it's top two jazz octets and performs a free concert for us in the Alverson Center. Many teachers elected to bring their classes to hear some top-notch jazz! Thank you to our Mr. Vliek for making this opportunity possible
FFA National Convention
Earlier this month, 12 FFA leaders along with Mr. Refior and Mr. Albrecht travelled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the annual FFA Convention. At the 3-day convention our students were able to interact with over 60,000 FFA Members from across the country. They also learned cutting-edge industry specific information, attended a rodeo and planted trees in a local park for community service. If you have one of the students that attended, be sure to ask them about their experience!
YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks are currently on sale for $65 but that price will soon rise after Christmas. Order your yearbook now at:
jostensyearbooks.com to secure your yearbook, last year the school sold out of yearbooks.
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS:
Senior Recognition ADS for the yearbook are due Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. You purchase them by downloading a form from the HS website under SENIOR INFO or go to yearbook website:
jostensyearbooks.com and click on recognition AD. Purchase your spot now and pictures and messages can be sent in at a later date.
SENIORS: Cap and Gown Sale
USE THIS LINK for ordering information!
Senior Spirit Wear
Class of 2024
The Class of 2024 is having its second order for Class Spirit Wear. Orders can be found on their Class of 2024 google classroom or at the following link from Sports and Apparel.
Senior Lock-In
The Class of 2024 is looking forward to making their Senior year one full of memories that will last a lifetime! The seniors have created an Amazon wishlist that is full of practical items that will be raffled off during the Senior Lock-In. Any donations from the Amazon Wishlist below will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your support of our Seniors!
FHS Highlight Presentation
On Tuesday at the Board of Education meeting, FHS gave a fall highlight presentation. If you would like to see all the great happenings at FHS so far this year, please check out the brief slide presentation!
German-American Partnership Program
On Tuesday, FHS welcomed 19 students and two teachers from Haan, Germany for a 2 week exchange. The students and teachers are being hosted by Fowlerville families for this immersive experience in our community. In June, our FHS students will then travel to Germany. This has been an amazing experience to learn from one another! Thank you to Ms. Huffman for coordinating this wonderful program.
Tutoring Available
We also have our Math Lab open daily during school and after school for math-specific assistance.
No sign-ups are required for turning or math lab! All are welcome! Please note, that transportation is not provided after school.
Counselors Corner
Fowlerville High School would like to inform parents/guardians of a new source for information. Our "Virtual Counseling Office" has links for future planning, mental health and community resources, special class options, as well as requesting a meeting with a counselor and much more. This information can be found on Fowlerville High School Webpage under the Counseling Department.
PSAT/SAT:
The SAT and PSAT is given to all students 9-11 in April. This year the test is moving to an all-digital platform (students will take the test on their Chromebook).
Practice resources:
There are links to multiple practice resources in your students' Graduating Class Google Classroom including paper practice tests and answer keys. See the links below for more practice opportunities
This link leads to paper practice tests as well as Khan Academy Study Tool as well as a link to digital testing using “Bluebook”. This is an app ALREADY INSTALLED on your student Chromebook:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/practice-preparation
Seniors:
Paying for College Webinars
Did you know that the FAFSA (Financial Aid Application) is NOT just for student loans? All state, federal, and most college scholarships start with you having a completed FAFSA application. This process can be confusing but we are here to help. Financial specialists from Oakland University are hosting virtual events with information that can be used no matter what college or university students plan to attend.
Upcoming Events:
11/20- Michigan State Police at all lunches- see about a career in law enforcement/criminal justice
11/27- US Marine Corps at all lunches
11/27- Sophomore Presentation on LivCTE programs for 24-25 school year
11/29- Northern Michigan University at all lunches
11/29- Sophomore Field Trip to WTC (Permission slips were due 11/3)
Fowlerville High School
https://www.fowlervilleschools.org/high-school/
Main Office - 517.223.6002
Attendance Line - 517.223.6080