FAPS #WeAreFenton Community Update

As we close the curtain on another remarkable school year, I find myself filled with immense pride and gratitude. This final newsletter serves as a poignant reminder of all we've achieved together, a testament to the unwavering spirit that thrives within our district.

First and foremost, a heartfelt congratulations to our graduating class! You stand poised on the precipice of a thrilling future, brimming with promise and potential. Your journey through our schools has been one of dedication, resilience, and unwavering curiosity. You've tackled challenges, nurtured friendships, and discovered your passions. Remember, the lessons learned within these walls extend far beyond the classroom. Carry with you the spirit of collaboration, the thirst for knowledge, and the confidence to pursue your dreams. On May 23rd @6:30 we will get the honor of watching our 2024 graduates walk across the stage, and I am very excited to get the opportunity to articulate a few parting words and how proud we are of their accomplishments.

This momentous occasion wouldn't be possible without the unwavering dedication of our incredible staff. To our teachers, administrators, support personnel, and volunteers, your efforts deserve the highest praise. You are the architects of inspiration, the nurturers of young minds, and the champions who guide our students towards excellence. Your passion and commitment are the lifeblood of our district.

This year has been a testament to the collective strength of our community. Parents, guardians, and community members, your unwavering support has been instrumental in our success. You've volunteered your time, championed our initiatives, instilled in our students the importance of lifelong learning, and supported our school district with a bond proposal that will last the school-lives of many of our students now and for the future.

As we bid farewell to this academic year, let us take a moment to celebrate these, our collective, accomplishments.

Last day of the school year is June 4, and this marks the last newsletter of the 23-24 school year. The first newsletter of the 24-25 school year will start in August with our Back-to-School Information.

On behalf of the entire school district, I extend my sincerest gratitude for your continued support. Here's to a well-deserved summer break and an exciting new chapter that awaits us all in the fall.

With warmest regards,

Superintendent Heidie Ciesielski

This week was National Teacher Recognition and Appreciation, and we can't thank all of our FAPS Teachers enough for their impact on our school system, and the impact they have on the future of our community. I would encourage you to either reach out to a past teacher of yours, reach out to your child's favorite teacher, or a friend that is a teacher and thank them for their service. I leave you with this quote from Andy Rooney, "Most of us end up with no more than a dozen people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives"

In honor of teachers, take a look at this article that is a pretty good picture of "What Teachers Wish Parents Knew" https://everyteachereveryday.kinf.org/what-teachers-wish-parents-knew/

First, I would like to say how much I appreciate our administrative team as May/June can be some of the most stress filled weeks of the year, and our administrators tend to do it with grace and care -I can't thank them enough for all that they do.

For the 2024-25 school year, we will be changing up some of the administrative assignments as well as welcoming some familiar faces back to our district.

• We are excited to welcome back Melody Strang, former Genesee Superintendent and FAPS Curriculum Director/NR Principal to Fenton Horizon Academy as a part time admin.
• Craig Salter will be moving over to be the principal of State Road Elementary.
• Megan Yelle will be moving to AGS as Assistant Principal.
• Lisa Wissinger will be the new Dean of Students at AGS.

With Mr. Salter moving over to State Road Elementary, we will be posting Tomek Elementary's Principal and look forward to adding a new awesome member to our team at Tomek. Will will work collaboratively with our Tomek PTO, Staff and district representatives to find an amazing candidate.

Congrats to those retiring from our school district - we wish nothing more than continued happiness in your next adventure! #WeAreFenton

Stay tuned for the announcement of THE Support Staff Person of the Year next week!

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers of our #WeAreFenton Community! The quote below to me is one of the best! I hope all mothers get to enjoy the day as they deserve!

If you haven't had a chance to look at all of the opportunities for our Summer Programming please take a look - very inexpensive activities for students PreK-5th Grade. https://www.fentonschools.org/page/summer-camps

We have several community partners that want to make you aware of the offerings in our community for kids. I have included a few copies below, but we always place them on our website as well. Take a look here for information: https://www.fentonschools.org/page/community-bulletin-board

We will be busy kicking off our Series 1 Bond Project work this summer. We will start the new entrance at AGS inclusive of site work (sidewalk). Please be advised that most of AGS back parking lot (parent loop) and building will be closed due to the construction through the Summer Months. Also, we will be completing the sinking fund project of resurfacing the high school track, which means that too will be closed. We realize that many people use this to walk, and wanted to give you all an heads up regarding the work. Consult the BOND portion of our website for more information

https://www.fentonschools.org/page/bond-projects

Enrollment and registration for next school year is underway, please spread the word! Online enrollment for new students and the registration of current students is open.

New families will want to create a Parentvue account to enroll students.

Current FAPS families will login to your existing Parentvue account to add new students and/or update your current students information.

The link for enrollment information is

https://fentonareaschoolsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment

Schools of Choice window is OPEN!

If you are a current FAPS family and having trouble logging into your account please contact Amanda Mogford at amogford@fentonschools.org. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.

May regular board meeting took place on May 6, 2024. Our board of education will be working very hard in the Summer months on district initiatives and workshops to help ensure we are meeting our Strategic Plan Goals. Moving into the summer we will be looking to ensure our bond work is communicated and transparent.

Please find the link to the board's work located on our new easy to navigate BOE website page here:

https://www.fentonschools.org/page/board-of-education