AGS NEWS
December 13, 2024
AGS Office Staff
Eric Rettenmund, Principal
Megan Yelle, Assistant Principal
Lisa Wissinger, Dean of Students
Melissa Welsh, Counselor
Paige Millikin, Social Worker
Stephanie Miller, Social Worker
Barb Stinson, Secretary
Randi Thorp, Clerk
Important Dates
December
18: AGS Band Concert
23: Winter Break Begins!
January
6: Return to School!
16: 1/2 Day
17: 1/2 Day
*Week of January 13 - Mid-Term Exams
Exam Schedule
Fenton Robotics
Tungsten Tigers Roar into State Finals!
Get ready to cheer on our amazing Tungsten Tigers! They've earned their spot in the State Finals, taking place in Muskegon on Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th.
Let's show our school spirit and wish them the best of luck!
Join the Fun! Holiday Games & Volunteer Opportunities
Dear Parents,
Get ready for some festive fun! On December 20th during 6th hour, your child will be participating in exciting Minute-to-Win-It style holiday games. It's a perfect way to celebrate the last hour of school before the holiday break!
Volunteer Opportunity:
If you're interested in volunteering in your child's 6th hour class, please sign up here by Monday, December 16: [Link to sign-up genius]. I would love to have a few volunteers per class. Please sign up, even if you are willing to volunteer in another classroom! You would need to arrive by 1:00PM on December 20th.
Donation Opportunity:
To make this event even more special, we're seeking donations. Please consider contributing by signing up here: [Link to sign-up genius]. Donations would be needed in the office no later than Monday, December 16 and can be brought in anytime beforehand.
Let's make this a memorable holiday celebration! We appreciate your support and can't wait to see you there. Happy Holidays!
Acts of Kindness
7th/8th Grade Competitive Cheer Tryouts
Angel Tree 2024
Rotary Club of Fenton is organizing their annual Angel Tree event for 2024. If you have a child attending Fenton schools and need help with Christmas gifts for your child(ren), please complete THIS APPLICATION ASAP to be considered for our program. The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 28, 2024. Date for delivery of packages with be December 21st 2024.
This form is only for families with children attending Fenton Area Schools. If you know someone who could be eligible, please refer them to the School Counselor.
AGS Winter Athletic Schedules
Volleyball
Home Games @ AGS:
11/11 v. Kearsley
11/26 v. Holly
12/4 v. Flushing
12/9 v. Linden
12/11 v. Grand Blanc West
12/16 v. Swartz Creek
*Games begin @ 4:15
Wrestling
Home Meets @ AGS:
11/21 v. Flushing
12/5 v. Swartz Creek
12/17 v. Linden
*Meets begin @4:15
Counselors' Corner
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL - CANDY CANE GRAMS ARE BACK!
NEXT WEEK THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL WILL BE SELLING CANDY CANE GRAMS DURING THE LUNCH PERIODS ON TUESDAY, 12/17 & WEDNESDAY, 12/18. THEY CAN GIVE THEM TO A FRIEND, OR TO THEMSELVES! THE COST IS $2 - CASH ONLY. THEY WILL BE GIVEN OUT BEFORE THE HOLIDAY BREAK.
SUPPORT FOR YOUR STUDENT - In addition to your student's teachers, administrators, & staff @ AGS, we have school counselors & social workers that are available to support your student's mental & emotional health needs. Please feel free to reach out if you are concerned about your student, to any of the following:
Mrs. Melissa Welsh, MA - School Counselor (last names A - M) -
Mrs. Stephanie Miller, MSW - Counselor/Social Worker (last names N - Z) - stmiller@fentonschools.org
Mrs. Paige Millikin, LMSW - Special & General Education School Social Worker - pmillikin@fentonschools.org
Mrs. Shayna Irvine, LMSW - Easter Seals Outpatient Therapist servicing AGS students by referral - sirvine@eastersealsmorc.org
After School Tutoring (AST)
AST is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. AGS Teachers are present and transportation is available for students residing within the district. AST is on an as-needed basis so students can come as much or as little as they would like. On the days of AST, students will need to sign up using a Google Form on the AST Google Classroom page before 2:00 PM to be able to stay. The purpose of AST is for students to receive help with homework/class work, ask questions from the teachers, or have a quiet place to work. However students must have something to work on. A light snack will also be provided. Please make sure to pick up students by 3:20.
A parent preference Google Form is included below. Please fill it out if your child plans on attending AST.
AST Google Classroom code for your child: rzzjgqy
Please email Mrs. Seelbinder or Mrs. Sayer for more information.
Mrs. Seelbinder: mailto:jseelbinder@fentonschools.org
Mrs. Sayer: mailto:esayer@fentonschools.org
Tiger Paw Pantry
Hello, families! The Tiger Paw Pantry is officially open for our students and families in need. Please have your student reach out to Mrs. Underwood and they can come shop the pantry. I just want to give a HUGE THANKS for all the support and donations. We couldn't do this without you!
PTO Meetings
The AGS PTO meets on the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM in the AGS conference room. The PTO helps to support school assemblies, teacher supplies, 8th grade honors/dance, library books, scholarships for field trips, and much more! Thank you for supporting our PTO.
Next Meeting: January 9, 2025
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 theyβre 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.
Middle School Health Curriculum
The middle school health curriculum is delivered by PE/Health teachers in SRT class throughout the school year. This will begin in in the next couple of weeks and will continue until the end of the year. The teachers will teach approximately 4 lessons/units for 30 minutes during SRT. Attached below is a health letter that contains more information. Additionally, a health waiver form is attached. The waiver is only required for those who choose to OPT OUT of the district mandated health class. Students will receive a copy of the letter and waiver 2 weeks prior to taking health class. If you choose the OPT OUT option, please return the waiver before health class begins. You may print the form attached to this email and return it to the main office at any time or complete/return the form when your student receives it 2 weeks prior to class. There are also additional copies in the main office. We will be posting updates in the AGS NEWS, including a schedule of when the class will be taught in your child's SRT.
Please contact the main office (810 591 7700) with any questions. Thank you!
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π 2024-2025 YEARBOOK POST & INFORMATION π
Below is the code to join PhotoCircle. You'll want to download the app & then request to join the group for this year's yearbook album where you may submit photos to be considered. The link is also posted in the comments for those who have issues with the posted link below.
Submission Guidelines: Please only add photos of AGS events, sports & activities. Please add a caption to each picture with a short description of what the picture is of & who the students are in the picture. PLEASE DO NOT ADD NON-AGS RELATED SPORTS & ACTIVITIES TO THE ALBUM. This causes many wasted hours to the yearbook design process when things such as youth sports, sleepovers & parties are added. Thank you!
Please email Ms. Fleury with any questions or concerns regarding the yearbook. mtodorovsky@fentonschools.org
Photo Circle Link: only click this link once you have downloaded the app.
Important Policy Change - CELL PHONES
AGS Office Addition
Below are a few updated photos showing the progress of our new main office addition. During this time, the entrance off of Shiawassee may be closed. There will be more details in the FAPS newsletter and on the FAPS website as the project continues. We are excited about improving the facility for our staff, students, and families.
To help keep our schools and community safe, you can use this confidential tip line to report any suspicious or threatening behavior.
Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School
Email: erettenmund@fentonschools.org
Website: http://fentonschools.org/andrew-g-schmidt-middle-school/
Location: 3255 Donaldson Drive, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: 810.591.7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fenton-Area-Public-Schools-110556712352619/
Twitter: @fentonschools