24-25 FHS Weekly Update #22

Monday (1/6/25):

• 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).
• Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday (1/7/25):

• 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).

Wednesday (1/8/25):

• After School Tutoring: CANCELLED due to Staff Meeting
• Staff Meeting - 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.

Thursday (1/9/25):

• 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)

Friday (1/10/25):

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):

• 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

• Exam - 5th Hour - see schedule graphic for more information
• Exam - 6th Hour - see schedule graphic for more information

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.

• 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.

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)

Thursday (1/23/25):

• Applications & Audition Info for 25-26 School Year Available Online
• Key Club Meeting - 2:45 p.m.

Friday (1/24/25):

• NHS Blood Drive #3
• FHS 2nd marking period grades and semester 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

On Friday, 12/13/24, the varsity comp cheer team opened their season with a 1st place win at the CCCAM scholarship invitational. There was some tough competition, but your lady Tigers came out on top! Fenton will be the team to watch this year. Come support your Fenton Tigers at a competition and see what all the hype is about. You can also find their schedule and follow their season on their IG @FentonCheer_

#whosthatteam

As we continue to enjoy the excitement of basketball season, we want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of good sportsmanship at all games, both home and away.

Good sportsmanship is an essential part of the athletic experience. It not only reflects positively on our school but also sets a strong example for our young athletes. We encourage everyone to cheer passionately for our teams, but always with respect for the players, coaches, officials, and opposing teams.

Let's work together to create an environment where all participants feel valued and supported. This includes offering kind words of encouragement, avoiding negative comments, and remembering that the game is about learning, growth, and respect for one another.

We appreciate your continued support in helping to foster a positive and respectful atmosphere at all basketball events.

Thank you for being a part of our school community!

In the hallway between FHS Main Gym and the FHS Auxiliary Gym is a brand new "Home of the Tigers" graphic featuring past athletes at Fenton High School.

Check out some of the images to see if you recognize them.

This week, our school community will focus on the Other People Mindset of Supporting Others When They Struggle. This means when other people are struggling, we do our best to help them out.

Supporting other people when they struggle is a critical part of being human. There are many different approaches to helping people who are struggling. These can include listening while they describe an event and their feelings about it, taking action to help people in need, or simply being there and sitting together in silence. Everyone faces tough days and needs support, and this support leads to a chain of prosocial behavior that makes us feel good about ourselves and our group.

Video: Bat Kid Begins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMUw4Ndpbdw&t=16s

Mr. Wright and his Fenton Ambassadors are "true community ambassadors" during the month of December, in particular as they take their talents out into the community.

Above, you will see them at the Fenton Railyard, and below, singing at a local church.

The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patera. At the time, the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young.

Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.

Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, Bishop Nicholas was exiled and imprisoned. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6 AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his gravel. This liquid substance was said to have healing powers and fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day December 6 (but December 19th on the Julien calendar).

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

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

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. 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.

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FARR

P.O. Box 529

Fenton, MI 48430

​Phone - (810) 750-6244

Fax - (810) 885-0286

​Email - FARRNetworkHelp@gmail.com

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