Sunday, September 9, 2012
There was a lot of news to interest Fenton area residents this week.
Here is a list of five interesting stories for the Fenton area this week. 1. A car bomb exploded in Holly, reported the Tri-County Times. 2. The presidential election process continues, as President Barack Obama accepted his party's nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, Grosse Pointe Patch reported Thursday. Speakers at the convention included former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. 3. 11-year-old Connor Grabowski-Cracchiolo has been found in South Dakota after begin reported missing by his mother, the Hartland Patch reported on Friday. Connor's father, Mark Grabowski, of Hartland, a former Detroit Lions defensive lineman, has been taken into custody by the FBI and arrangements are being made to return Connor to his…
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Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School
3255 Donaldson Dr, Fenton, MI
Back to school was Tuesday.
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Lake Fenton Middle School
11425 Torrey Rd, Fenton, MI
Students headed back to classes on Tuesday, after summer break.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Kids report good first day of school; administrators and teachers excited about new academic year.
The first day of school isn't without some bumps in the road, but Fenton students, teachers and principals are excited about the new academic year. A new locker combination takes a little getting used to, and so do new classes, but the first day is really fun, said seventh-grader Ethan Krantz, of Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School. He's looking forward to meeting new people and having gym class next semester, but he said he had a good summer as well. "Most of the time, I just sat around but I went on a couple of cool trips," he said. "And I got to sleep in, which was really nice." Sixth-grader Alexis Skinner said she was a little nervous about her first day of middle school, but now she's excited and "it's been great." She met new students …
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Lake Fenton Middle School
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First day back at school goes well at Lake Fenton Middle School.
Lake Fenton staff greeted many familiar faces, but also many new ones at the first day of school Tuesday. Lake Fenton Middle School Dan Ferguson said the first day back went well. Teachers and other employees made sure the new students, and the 160 sixth-graders, are settled in. "We have more than 50 new students to our building," Ferguson said. "As a district, we have over 100 new students." At Lake Fenton Middle School, Chloe Wittersheim, eighth grade, said her favorite class is language arts. She's excited to see her friends, after a fun summer that included hanging out with friends and visiting Chicago. Fellow Lake Fenton eighth-grader Max Schupbach said, "It was a little weird" walking into school again, but he's looking forward to …
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It's the first day of school in Fenton – help us celebrate by sending in your photos.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Backpack? Check. School supplies? Check. Snack? Check. Photos? Check! The care-free days of summer are officially gone, replaced by alarm clocks, school lunches, after-school activities and homework. And what could be a better way to document the first day of school than by taking a photograph? By also sharing it on Patch, of course! So whether you've snapped a photo of your child at home, out by the bus stop or in front of the school, Patch wants you to share your first-day-of-school photos here. Upload your photos to this gallery. Don't know how? It's easy: Happy First Day of School, Fenton!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Getting a good night's sleep and a good breakfast are important for kindergarten, while staying organized and making school a priority are keys to sixth grade success.
The first day of school is an opportunity for students at a new building to begin making lots of new friends and broadening their horizons, teachers and counselors say. Nevertheless, there will be some children who have "butterflies" in their stomachs about starting kindergarten, or moving from elementary school to middle school. Many new kindergarten students are used to being away from home and in class, since they've had daycare or preschool, said kindergarten teacher Teresa Squires, from Fenton's North Road Elementary School. It's her second time teaching kindergarten, after teaching it 20 years ago. "There aren't as many criers as there used to be," Squires said. But there are usually a few students who are nervous. Squires recommends…
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North Road Elementary
525 North Rd, Fenton, MI
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
All-day kindergarten, improved communication are highlights for both districts; Fenton High School to eliminate Top 10 beginning with Class of 2016.
The 2012-13 school year is ready to begin on Tuesday, but students aren't the only ones with goals and new looks for the upcoming year. The Fenton and Lake Fenton school districts have their aspirations -- and improvements throughout the buildings -- set to greet children when they walk into class after Labor Day. Fenton Area Public Schools (FAPS) has some improvements in store, Dr. Timothy Jalkanen, superintendent, reports. The big one is a new website for the school district, which will go live in October. It's designed to improve communication across the district, with both parents and community members at large, Jalkanen said. Communication When Fenton developed the strategic plan that the school board adopted toward the end of last …
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Fenton High School
3200 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton, MI
Weighted grades, and no Top 10 to begin with Class of 2016.
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Torrey Hill Intermediate School
12410 Torrey Rd, Fenton, MI
$700,000 in improvements, paid for from sinking fund. The building will be more energy efficient.
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Lake Fenton High School
4070 Lahring Rd, Linden, MI
New cell phone policy, and new wireless Internet capability.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Preparations for going back to school include new supplies, learning materials and lesson plans.
Students everywhere are getting ready for school by reviewing their schedules, shopping for new clothes and gathering up the necessary supplies. However, not all of them will walk to school or board a bus on the first day of class. Homeschooled students will often begin their studies by taking a seat at the kitchen table, in front of their personal laptop or at the family computer desk. That means for homeschooling families who follow a traditional school calendar with a summer break, parents are studying curriculum choices, ordering books and setting academic goals. Their children are starting to mentally transition from “summer fun” to “school’s-in-session” mode. While that sounds like a monumental task, children are often eager for the …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
A Michigan-based company recommends 'proper precautions' to avoid these crimes.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
A total of 240 auto crimes occurred at colleges across Michigan in 2010. As students begin flooding campuses statewide, Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (H.E.A.T.) offers tips on how to keep from being a victim of auto theft on campus. “Leaving car doors unlocked and belongings on display is far too common at colleges and universities,” said Terri Miller, director of the Michigan-based company. “Campuses aren’t havens from crime. Students need to be aware of the risks if they want to keep their vehicles safe.” Most auto theft-related crime can be prevented with proper precautions. Following are tips from H.E.A.T. for steering clear of auto theft on campus: If you witness an auto theft crime or suspicious activity, report it day or night to …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Twenty-three seniors return to lead a 2012 team with 'a lot of potential,' head coach Jeff Setzke says.
With two district titles to build on, Fenton High School varsity football coach Jeff Setzke wants his Tigers to reach beyond that this season. After districts, the goal is a regional championship, which Fenton has battled for but lost each of the past two years. And after clinching a regional, it's one more game to the state finals, Setzke said. Fenton wants to be at, and hopefully win, the state finals in 2012. "We are working on that," he said. "We have pretty high expectations." The Tigers have a good team this year with a lot of potential, said Setzke, who has coached the Tigers for seven seasons. "Time will tell how that potential works out," he said. The seniors on the team are performing well, as seniors are expected to do and the …
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3200 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton, MI
Home of the Fenton Tigers varsity football team
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Oakland County School to host grand opening for addition later this month.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Holly Academy is one of the 286 Michigan schools that have been designated as Reward Schools for either high student achievement or making tremendous progress in student achievement, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced last week. Reward Schools is the highest achievement of the three new school designations. "I was contacted by MDE the day prior to the statewide report cards being issued and was informed that Holly Academy has been designated as a Reward school based on our high academic performance, placing us in the top 5% ranking of all districts in the state,” said Holly Academy Director Julie Kildee. “This designation validates the coordinated effort put forth by our exceptional staff. As a true professional …
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6:43 pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012
Top 10 is usually based solely on GPA. Often, studentsbwill refrain from taking more challenging courses because it can affect their GPAs. I've known students in the top 10 who have taken easier courses, including many P. E. courses when there were more challenging electives available. more ›