24-25 FHS Weekly Update #23

On January 7th, 10th graders at FHS had the opportunity to learn about educational scheduling options offered by the Genesee Career Institute for the 2025-26 school year.

Students interested in learning more (and seeing more) have the option to take a field trip to the Genesee Career Institute on February 11th or 13th by signing up on the link provided as well.

Link to Presentation (8-9 minutes): https://www.canva.com/design/DAF8rNArVfk/tl-unAZswKYCDI5szjtrvg/view?utm_content=DAF8rNArVfk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

GCI 10th Grade Showcase Field Trip Link: (Sign up by 1/10/25) 10th): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJl7_9bgCqB6LikvGw_fvhXvjmbaMRA7u_twn3ooeXoOJUaA/viewform

FHS welcomes Isabella Mellish, a new student teacher, from the University of Michigan - Flint. Isabella is working on her Visual Arts teaching degree and will be working with FHS Art Teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Hamilton from January - April.

Oringally, Senior Portraits were due on November 29, 2024. With it being the start of the holiday season, the deadline has been extended to Friday, January 10, 2025!!!!

1. Information about portrait requirements and the link for submission can be found at this link.

2. This is the late due date; portraits submitted after 10/28 will incur a $25 late fee, imposed through the obligations process.

3. The submission link will close and no portraits will be accepted after 1/10.

4. If you don't submit a portrait or if you don't follow our requirements, your picture taken by Lifetouch for your student ID will be used in the yearbook (this will be done automatically; you don't need to do anything else)

5. If you don't submit a portrait AND didn't have an ID picture taken, you will be listed as "Not Pictured" in the yearbook.

In addition to senior portraits, Yearbook recognition, or Proud Parent, ads are due 2/13/25. More information can be found here.

Monday (1/13/25):

• 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 (1/14/25):

• Drum Major Clinic before school in Band room (see also graphic)
• 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 (1/15/25): Day #1 Semester Exams

• Drum Major Clinic before school in Band Room (see graphic below)
• Exam - 5th Hour - see schedule graphic for more information
• Exam - 6th Hour - see schedule graphic for more information
• After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Thursday (1/16/25): Day #2 - Semester Exams Half Day - Dismissal at 10:54 a.m.

• NO After School Tutoring: due to Half Day Schedule & Semester Exams
• Exam - 1st Hour - see schedule graphic for more information
• Exam - 2nd hour - see schedule graphic for more information

Friday (1/17/25): Day #3 - Semester Exams Half Day - Dismissal at 10:54 a.m.

• NO After School Tutoring: due to Half Day Schedule & Semester Exams

• Exam - 3rd hour - see schedule graphic for more information
• Exam - 4th Hour - see schedule graphic for more information
• Varsity Basketball vs. Flushing (home)

Monday (1/20/25): NO SCHOOL/Building Staff Report

• No School for Students

Tuesday (1/21/25):

• SRT - IB Diploma Informational Mtg for Students in Lecture Room
• 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).
• IB Informational Meeting for Parents - 6:30 p.m.
• Esports Informational Meeting/First Practice - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday (1/22/25):

• Building Leadership Meeting - 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
• Early Middle College with Mott Informational Meeting - 6:30 p.m. in Lecture Room (by invite only)
• Esports practice - 4:00 p.m. in Project Room

Thursday (1/23/25):

• Applications & Audition Info for 25-26 School Year Available Online
• Key Club Meeting - 2:45 p.m.
• Esports practice - 4:00 p.m. in Project Room

Friday (1/24/25):

• NHS Blood Drive #3
• FHS 2nd marking period grades due at 2:45 p.m.

Seniors:

If you have donated blood six times (double red counts as two), you are eligible to apply for the Versiti blood cord for graduation. Your donations MUST be with Versiti blood drives (at any location).

You must fill out this form before the April deadline. If you need help with your form or have any questions, you can visit Mrs. Hazlett in room 3-155.

https://www.versitileadersforlife.org/high-school

Monday (1/27/25):

• 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 (1/28/25):

• 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).
• Jr. Class Meeting in SRT

Wednesday (1/29/25):

• 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).
• Dual Enrollment Informational Meeting for Parents - 6:30 p.m. in Lecture Room

Thursday (1/30/25):

• 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).
• Sophomore Class Meeting in SRT
• Charlie & the Chocolate Factory - 7:00 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium

Friday (1/31/25):

• Charlie & the Chocolate Factory - 7:00 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium

Saturday (2/1/25):

• Charlie & the Chocolate Factory - 7:00 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium

Monday (2/3/25):

• 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).
• 8th Grade Transition Night - St. Johns/Holly Academy Pre-Mtg. at 6:30 p.m. in Lecture Room, AGS at 7:00 p.m. in Main Gym

Tuesday (2/4/25):

• 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).
• Freshman Class Meeting during SRT

Wednesday (2/5/25):

• 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).
• Dual Enrollment Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday (2/6/25):

• 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).
• SRT Scheduling Help Sessions

Friday (2/7/25):

• Audition deadline for 25-26 Courses/Course Applications for 25-26 due
• Varsity Basketball vs. Linden (home) at 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Saturday (2/8/25)

Congratulations to the State Bank FHS Athlete of the Week.

See the slide deck button below for previous winners!

The Fenton High School Boys' Basketball Programming is doing a Comedy Show Fundraiser at the Fireplace Bar & Grill on Sunday, January 19th. Tickets cost $20.00 and you must be 18 or older to purchase a ticket.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. & the show starts at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Fenton Boys' Basketball Program.

To purchase tickets, please contact Coach Todd Schroeder at tschroeder@fentonschools.org or call (810) 240-8574.

NOTE: If Detroit Lions are playing during this time slot, the show will be postponed.

This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Optimism. Optimism means that you expect the best from the future and work to achieve it.

Optimistic people have hope and confidence about the future. They believe good things will come and stay positive even when faced with challenges. They turn obstacles into steps toward their goals.

Optimism isn't just seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. It's about focusing on the good in any situation, staying open to opportunities, and managing emotions. Optimistic people make great leaders and can inspire others with their positive outlook and ability to find meaning in difficult times.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9CmSoPwgRI

Students in Mr. Mead's & Mr. Place's Honors World Studies Classes will be hosting "A Taste of Shakespeare" night on Monday, January 13th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the FHS Project Room.

Presentations on the following topics will be available:

1. Crime & Punishment

2. Modern Day Shakespearean

3. Shakespearean Feasts

4. Weapons that Shaped History

5. Elizabethan Era Fun & Games

6. A Household Divided: Religion During the Elizabethan Era

7. Elizabethan Fashion Show

8. Virtual Tour of London

9. Party like the 1600's

10. Astrology in the Elizabethan Era

Mr. Smith and his Video Production student invite you to checkout the FHS Newscast from this week.

Link: https://fhsnews.myportfolio.com/

Students in Mr. Bassin's Theater classes were treated to a special guest speaker, Tasia Jungbauer, who is currently playing Catherine Parr on the "Six" tour. Ms. Jungbauer Zoomed in with the students to discuss drama, her experiences, and provide advice.

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

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.

1. Families can donate their gently used clothing, childrens’ items and household essentials, as well as take what they need.
2. 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.
3. 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

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.

Link: https://varsitytutorsforschools.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

Step #1: Sign In Through the Varsity Tutors Website

1. Visit varsitytutors.com/login
2. Type in your email address & password (create a free account first)
3. Click on (Sign in)

Step #2: Join Your Tutoring Session

1. Upcoming scheduled tutoring session will appear at the top of the page for quick access. You can click (Join your session) to begin.
2. When you log in near the start time of an upcoming session, a countdown will appear to automatically take you to that session. You can click (Start Now) to skip the countdown.

The Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees. To be eligible, you must reside in Genesee County, Michigan or on a property that is taxed by a Genesee County school district and be a graduate, from a high school in Genesee County. Graduates must be enrolled in an eligible training program or post-secondary educational institution and submit an application by the due date. The GO stipend can only be awarded one time and must be used within the first 12 months after graduation or GED completion.

The GO stipend is not based on income or grades, and is funded through a millage approved by Genesee County voters.

Last year, 21 Fenton High School Seniors (Class of 2024) were awarded the Wilsterman scholarship totaling over $420,000.

Don't miss out on your chance to apply for this scholarship (see information & website below).

The Genesee Intermediate School District has launched the new Beyond Graduation website. This website is for Genesee County residents, ages 14-26. The site provides information and resources for career and college planning, skilled trades, and apprenticeship programs, and transition planning for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan.

A major focus of the site is on helping high school students plan their future beyond graduation, and to help guide them through important decisions on how to get there.

A toolkit that contains sample content, graphics, and promotional materials has been developed to assist educators with sharing information about the Beyond Graduation website in their schools and community.

The Beyond Graduation toolkit, along with toolkits for promoting College Planning and Genesee Opportunity (GO), is located here:

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/199zuoUMscs-7A6zgYpn3Z4Pa20M8L0mz

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.

Here are the links for Summer 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

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"

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:

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1odiS4mRzklpQaUQ73mTuUSwPYgWIW0u1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103600241834367633096&rtpof=true&sd=true

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

1. E-Funds

2. How To Join A Google Classroom

3. Parent Vue/Student Vue

4. Student/Parent Google Tutorials Sheet

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/

Inclement Weather Season - Message from Superintendent

With the holiday season upon us, it's that time of year when we start preparing for possible inclement weather and the possibility of school cancelation. Please take time to plan for what you and your family will do in the event we have to cancel school. The district will always attempt to make decisions in time for you to use your plans optimally; however, sometimes with mother nature and the weather patterns in Michigan it doesn't always go as we'd all appreciate.

Please take a look below at the process for a weather cancelation and understand that we try our best to ensure student safety above all else.

A. We monitor the weather, and if severe weather is predicted, as superintendent, I along with the help of our transportation/operations department, local road commission and law enforcement evaluate potential issues.

B. As superintendent, I collaborate with Genesee County Superintendents to make decisions based on the road conditions for our area currently and/or in the near future.

C. We as a district will notify designated individuals in the event of a school closure to then disseminate information as quickly as possible.

D. Families can check: the district website, messaging through our FAPS app to phones in the form of voice, text message, email message, district Facebook, and news stations (ABC 12, WNEM 5, NBC 25, Detroit Fox2).

When the weather breaks and road conditions are in question, remember to leave early and drive slowly. Also, ensure your contact information is updated with your school so the district can provide the most efficient communication.

The following Health & Wellness Links have move to "Our Parents", under the heading "Health & Wellness" with links attached.

1. Easter Seals - for those in need of therapeutic services

2. Homebound & Hospitalized Services - for those who are too sick/ill to attend school

3. MI - ABLE - for those with disabilities

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/

Kinship care is the full-time care, nurturing and protection of children by family members, close family friends or other important adults in the child’s life. This could include grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, family friends or members of their tribes or clans.

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.

​

FARR

P.O. Box 529

Fenton, MI 48430

​Phone - (810) 750-6244

Fax - (810) 885-0286

​Email - FARRNetworkHelp@gmail.com

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.

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