24-25 FHS Weekly Update #31

• Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 A.M. On Saturday night, clocks are set forward 1 hour (i.e., losing one hour) to “spring forward.” Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on March 9, 2025, than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

1. Local Scholarship Applications Window - Tuesday, 3/4/25 to Tuesday, 3/18/25 - 3:00pm
2. NHS Applications Due - Friday, 3/21/25 - Turned in via Google Classroom
3. Junior Rep to Board of Education Essay Due - Friday, 3/21/25 at 3:00 p.m.
4. End of 3rd Marking Period - Friday, 3/21/25
5. Order Senior Yard Sign (Class of 2025) -3/27/25 - see graphic in Senior Section of this newsletter
6. Spring Break: Week of March 31-April 4, 2025 - Classes resume on 4/7/25
7. Versiti Blood Drive Honor Cord for graduation - must apply by 4/10/26 at https://versitileadersforlife.org/high-school
8. Seniors' Deadline to Complete Online Classes - Wednesday, 5/7/25

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.

NOTE: The deadline is established by Versiti, not Mrs. Hazlett!!!

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

Monday (3/10/25): Spring Sports Begin (must have physical on file dated 4/15/24 or after)

• 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 (3/11/25):

• 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 (3/12/25):

• 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).

Thursday (3/13/25):

• 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).

Friday (3/14/25):

• SAT Meeting

We will have our 1st device readiness check during SRT to make sure all devices are ready for testing AFTER sping break. Remember, students CANNOT use their own personal chromebook as BLUEBOOK cannot be loaded to it.

Students are reminded to bring his/her fully charged chromebook (or personal device) to the cafeteria according to the following schedule:

1. 9th Grade - March 11th

2. 10th Grade - March 13th

3. 11th Grade - March 18th

4. Make-up Day - March 20th

Monday (3/17/25):

• Synergy Scheduling Letters handed out to hand carry home for signatures
• 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).
• Spring Meet the Team Night - 7:00 p.m. FHS Main Gym

Tuesday (3/18/25):

• Staff Meeting - 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium
• After School Tutoring: CANCELLED due to Staff meeting
• Local Scholarship Applications Due
• AGS/FHS Parent Meeting for Jared Scott Presentation - 7:00 pm FHS Auditorium

Wednesday (3/19/25):

• Building Leadership Meeting - 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. - moved to 3.26 due to District MICIP
• 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 (3/20/25):

• Signed Synergy Scheduling Letters Returned to FHS
• 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 p.m. in Lecture Room

Friday (3/21/25):

• NHS Applications Due - posted via Google Classroom
• Jr. Rep to the Board of Education Essay due by 3:00 p.m.
• 3rd marking period ends

1. Join the Google Classroom from your school gmail account: Code: nm6fgbk

2. Use a school gmail, the form will NOT able to be accessed via an outside email, parent email, underclassmen email, etc.

3. Type any essays on a separate Google Doc and copy/paste into the Google Local Scholarship application form. If, when you try to submit, it tells you that you have too much space, then delete your essays from the FORM and Email them to Mr. Bakker. He can add them behind the scene.

4. Submit/upload a resume that is 1 page ONLY!

5. Submit/upload College Acceptance letter, if required.

6. Teacher Recommendations - Choose 2 teachers, have a conversation with them to ask them to do a recommendation (do NOT wait until the last minutes). Provide a copy of your EDP with awards, accomplishments, etc. to help teachers complete the recommendation.

7. Shepherd Scholarship - students accepted to U of M Ann Arbor will be contacted directly by U of M and sent an application form.

8. Note: You can submit items early and go back and still edit up until the 3:00 p.m. deadline on March 18th - WHICH IS A HARD DEADLINE!!!!

9. Winners of a Local Scholarship will be invited via postcard to the Local Scholarship Night on May 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Monday (3/24/25): 4th Marking Period Begins

• Synergy Scheduling Letters handed out to hand carry home for signatures
• 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 (3/25/25):

• Thinkfast Interactive Assembly for 10th and 11th Graders during 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 (3/26/25):

• 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).

Thursday (3/27/25):

• 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).

Friday (3/28/25):

• 3rd marking period grades are due at 2:45 p.m.

Monday (4/7/25):

• 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).

Tuesday (4/8/25):

• After School Tutoring: Cancelled due to Testing

Wednesday (4/9/25):

• After School Tutoring: Cancelled due to Testing

Thursday (4/10/25):

• FHS Choir Trip departs
• 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 (4/11/25)

• FHS Choir Trip, students return on Sunday (4/13/25).

Monday (4/14/25):

• 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).

Tuesday (4/15/25):

• 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 (4/16/25):

• 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).
• FHS Band Concert at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday (4/17/25):

• 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).
• Key Club Meeting at 2:45 p.m. in Lecture Room
• FHS Art Show - 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Media Center

Friday (4/18/25): Good Friday - No School

SOC of Choice window for 2025-26 school year is Monday, February 24 - August 15, 2025. School of Choice paperwork will be posted/available on the Fenton Area Public Schools website on Monday, February 24th as well.

This School of Choice form will be found on our enrollment page at www.fentonschools.org closer to the March 1st date.

Online enrollment for new students and the registration of current students who may have moved out of the district will be open on Monday, February 24, 2025.

• New families will want to create a Parent Vue account to enroll students.
• Current FAPS families will login to your existing Parent Vue account to add new students and/or update your current students' information. NOTE: If you are a current FAPS family and having trouble logging into your account please contact C. Ebert at cebert@fentonschools.org. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
• Enrollment info link:

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

(M/T Outdoors) March 10th & 11th

Everyone will show up to tryouts at the same time! Dress accordingly for the later evening weather. You can always over-dress, but don't want to under-dress.

Tryouts start at 6:45pm-8:45pm (arrive 30mins early to check-in).

Location: Fenton High School Turf Stadium

Address: 3200 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton, MI 48430

Heat Lacrosse Season Information

When many people were enjoying Expo at FHS, members of the FHS Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble were performing at the District 3 Band Festival held at Carmen-Ainsworth High School on Saturday, March 2nd.

The FHS Symphony Band earned an overall rating of 2 and the Wind Ensemble earned straight one, which is the best a band can earn at this event. This also qualified them for State Festival.

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

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

Now is the time to place your order for a Class of 2025 Senior yard sign ( see sample below).

• Cost: $25.00 or $25.00 plus a donation to Project Graduation
• Payment: Venmo or Email project.graduation.48430@gmail.com to make other arrangements
• Photo: Should be a JPG with 3300x4200 px (300 dpi)

Tip: If you right-click on an image and select “Properties” (at the bottom), you can view the image size and resolution under “Details”.

Note: If a professional photo is being submitted, you should contact your photographer and have them email a photo release to: project.graduation.48430 @gmail.com

• Fill out the Google form at the button below, or cut and paste this link into your browser:

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRrMSgUo4wis_53GQbyJ-cN9m4ER70QwozFxnMjCJAby-QuA/viewform

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

From St. Jude's Church (a valuable community partner):

For those on a tight budget, Spring Break can put a damper on a family’s food budget when your children are home during the day. St. Jude’s Church can help. We would like to provide the children in your family with a week’s supply of breakfast and lunch groceries to help your family bridge the gap for meals your child would normally receive during that week.

The Spring Break Food Distribution is at St. Jude’s Church (106 E. Elizabeth St. at

corner of S. Leroy St. and Elizabeth St.) on Saturday, March 29th between 9 am and

3pm.

We are excited about partnering with Fenton, Lake Fenton and Linden schools to

help people in our community. There are no pre-requisites for the program, just show up

(if you have a reusable grocery bag, you could bring it along). We look forward to seeing

you on Saturday, March 29th.

If transportation to St. Jude’s is an issue for you, please let us know and we can

arrange to have the groceries delivered. Simply call the church office at 810-629-5681

and let us know how many children there are in your family and the delivery location.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the number above.

Join us for a fun and informative Spring Into Wellness Fair, where families can explore local community resources, school programs, and wellness services—all in one place! Enjoy free food, interactive activities, and exciting giveaways while connecting with organizations that support health, education, and well-being.

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.

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

• Beginning April 2, 2025, HB 5594 will change work-hour restrictions for 14- and 15-year-olds to align with federal law, limiting them to 3 hours per school day, 18 hours per school week, and 40 hours per non-school week, with work allowed only between 7 AM and 7 PM (or 9 PM from May 31 until Labor Day).
• Effective on or before Friday, October 2, 2026, the process for issuing and revoking minor work permits will shift away from schools to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) through a new statewide online registration system.
• There will be some additional, minimal process for employers and minors (or their parents), as well as a new database of authorized youth employers available online, but that process will be handled entirely by LEO once they take over the work permit system.
• MASSP has been in contact with LEO about this shift and anticipates a detailed implementation guide from the state later this winter as the first effective date approaches.

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/

For those on a tight budget, Spring Break can put a damper on a family’s food budget when your children are home during the day. St. Jude’s Church can help. We would like to provide the children in your family with a week’s supply of breakfast and lunch groceries to help your family bridge the gap for meals your child would normally receive during that week.

The Spring Break Food Distribution is at St. Jude’s Church (106 E. Elizabeth St. at the corner of S. Leroy St. and Elizabeth St.) on Saturday, March 29th between 9 am and 3pm. We are excited about partnering with Fenton, Lake Fenton and Linden schools to help people in our community. There are no pre-requisites for the program, just show up (if you have a reusable grocery bag you could bring it along). We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, March 29th.

If transportation to St. Jude’s is an issue for you, please let us know and we can arrange to have the groceries delivered. Simply call the church office at 810-629-5681 and let us know how many children there are in your family and the delivery location.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the number above.

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

• Call by NOON the day after an absence to excuse it. Phone # is (810) 591-2609!
• Use Parent Drop Off - Do not drop students in other lots.
• Door Dash, or any other food delivery, is NOT permitted.
• Call early for a dismissals, so passes can be issued early in the day to your student.
• All students should CHECK OUT in the Main Office.
• Students are NOT allowed to go to vehicles during the school day, without administrator permission.
• Closed Campus - students are NOT to leave campus without administrative permission.
• Math Lab - Every 4th hour & lunch for any student.
• After School Tutoring - Mon - Thursday from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. Permission slip needed
• Read the Weekly Update (sent every Friday) for important updates & deadlines!!!

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