October: Week of October 7 - 11, 2024
Monday (10/7/24):
- After School Tutoring: Cancelled due to Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Parent/Teacher Conferences 4 - 7 p.m. in the Aux Gym & FHS Cafeteria
Tuesday (10/8/24)
- 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 (10/9/24)
- Data Dig Day 8:00 - 2:30 p.m.
- After School Tutoring: Cancelled due to Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Parent/Teacher Conferences 4 - 7 p.m. in the Aux Gym & FHS Cafeteria
Thursday (10/10/24)
- SRT Class Meeting with Jostens - Seniors for Cap & Gown & 10th Grade for Class Rings
- 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 (10/11/24) - No School due to Parent/Teacher Conferences
- No School for GCI due to Professional Development Day
October: Week of October 14 - 18, 2024
Monday: (10/14/24)
- PSAT/NSMQT Testing (for those who signed up by October 4th)
- 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: (10/15/24):
- Anthony Grupido - Guest Presenter 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 (10/16/24):
- 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).
- School Improvement/Building Leadership Team Mtg. - 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Thursday (10/17/24):
- Greater Flint Educational Consortium (GFEC) & U of M Flint Host Teacher Education Symposium - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Anthony Grupido - Guest Presenter 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).
- Key Club Meeting at 2:45 pm.
- Mott College Fair Night at Ballenger Fieldhouse - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
- Free Financial Aid Webinar (See information in Senior Section at the end of the newsletter) - 7:00 pm
Friday (10/18/24):
- FHS Varsity Football Crossover Game (opponent TBD)
October: Week of October 21 - 25, 2024
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.
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)
October: Week of October 28 - November 1, 2024
Monday (10/28/24):
- 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 (10/29/24):
- 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).
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).
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).
- FHS Band-O-Rama - 7:00 p.m.
Friday (11/1/24):
November: Week of November 4 - 8, 2024
Monday (11/04/24):
- 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 (11/05/24):
- 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 (11/06/24):
- 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 (11/07/24):
- 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).
Friday (11/08/24):
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
FHS Cross County Ball Run
Every year, at Homecoming time the Fenton Cross Country Team runs the game ball from the opponent's location back to Fenton. This year's opponent, Kearsley High School, is 28 miles from Fenton. The FHS Cross Country Team ran the game ball from Kearsley to Fenton High School in time for the game.
While at Kearsley, the Fenton Cross Country Team got to meet Bronze Medal winner, Grant Fisher. Grant won bronze medals in the 10000m and 5,000m track races at the Paris Olympics this summer.
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.
Positivity Project (aka P2) Theme of the Week - Forgiveness
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Forgiveness. Forgiveness means letting go of anger toward those who have done wrong and accepting that people make mistakes.
When we forgive, we can move past being hurt and make peace with what happened. Forgiveness heals and strengthens our relationships. It doesn’t erase what happened, but it helps us let go of the hurt and move forward.
Seeking forgiveness shows that a person values relationships and understands the impact of their actions. It shows humility, accountability, and a willingness to make amends. By seeking forgiveness, a person shows they care about resolving conflicts and restoring trust. It also shows emotional maturity and a commitment to personal growth.
To practice and encourage forgiveness 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.
Link:
FHS News
Mr. Smith and his Video Production student invite you to checkout the FHS Newscast from this week.
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
Greater Flint Educational Consortium (GFEC) & U of M Flint Host Teacher Education Symposium
The Greater Flint educational Consortium (GFEC) and University of Michigan Flint is pleased to host the 3rd Annual Teacher Leadership Symposium for Genesee County high school juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in Education – early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, special education, and MORE!
The event will be held on October 17, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at UM Flint in the Harding Mott University Center. Only 210 spots are available, so early registration is recommended.
Contact Mrs. Grady, Coordinator of Career & College Readiness Programs, for more information.
Let's Go On A Field Trip....
Teacher Leader Symposium @ UM-Flint (Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors)
U of M-Flint will be hosting students from across Genesee County interested in pursuing a career in Education. There will be five educational workshops, veteran teacher panels, interactive teaching activities, a student-teacher panel, and more! Transportation and lunch are provided.
Michigan Career Quest @ Dort Financial Center (Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors)
Michigan Career Quest offers high school students the chance to rotate through four career quadrants for hands-on experience in Health Sciences, Construction Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, and In-Demand careers (Energy, Agriculture, Public Service & More!). Interactive exhibits, created by employers, showcase various in-demand occupations. Students use the tools of the trade and talk with professionals who do these jobs every day. This is a morning trip, and transportation is provided.
- Hard copies of the attached permission slips are available in the counseling office.
- PLEASE pay attention to the return by date for permission slips.
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Grady in the counseling office.
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.
Financial Aid 101 - Free Webinar - October 17 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
This webinar breaks down all the different ways you can get help paying for college:
1. Grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans—what they are and how to get them.
2. How to find and apply for these resources
3. Understand what your financial aid package really means.
Whether you’re just starting to think about college or already deep in the process, this session will help you plan your next steps with confidence.
Topics Covered:
• Overview of financial aid types (grants, scholarships, loans, work-study)
• How to search and apply for scholarships
• Understanding financial aid packages and award letters
• Comparing financial aid offers and determining the best options
• Tips for budgeting and planning for college costs
Key Takeaways:
1. Understanding Financial Aid Types: Learn the differences between grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.
2. Application Strategies: Discover how and where to apply for scholarships and other aid.
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