Fennville PRIDE June 2016 - Fennville Public Schools

June Issue 2016 • Fennville Public Schools • (269) 561-7331 • www.fennville.org •
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Central Office:Superintendent
5 Memorial Drive
Dirk Weeldreyer
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
Elementary School: Principal, Albert Lombard
8 Memorial Drive
(269) 561-7236
Fax (269) 561-7271
Middle School:
1 Memorial Drive
Principal, Kim Zdybel
(269) 561-7341
Fax (269) 561-2143
High School:
4 Memorial Drive
Principal, Jim Greydanus
(269) 561-7241
Fax (269) 561-6901
Special Education: Director, Lori Chapman
5 Memorial Drive
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
Director of Teaching/Learning: Corey Harbaugh
5 Memorial Drive
(269) 561-7331
Fax: (269) 561-5792
Migrant/Bilingual: Secretary, Alice Rodriguez
5 Memorial Drive (269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
Adult Ed:Mitch Overway
5 Memorial Drive
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
Note from the Superintendent
Dear Parents and District Residents:
We have wrapped up another fantastic year, and we thank you for your ongoing support of our students and school! You help make the things that we do
possible!
In this issue of the Pride we are looking back and celebrating the many achievements of our students this year. We offer our special congratulations to the new
members of the Class of 2016! They are a wonderful group of young people
and we wish them all the best! While participating in all of the activities leading
up to graduation, I was again struck in particular by the tremendous amount
of scholarship money received by our graduating senior class! Much of this
scholarship money comes from local sources, and we are very thankful for your
support as our young people move on to higher education.
As of this writing, our summer programming is getting ready to begin. Even if
your student is not participating in one of our opportunities, we ask that you
still continue to promote education during the summer months. Practicing the
skills that were learned during the school year will help make sure your student
is ready to go in the fall!
One special addition this summer will be the Fennville Public Schools Bookmobile, also known as the “Book Nest”! This mobile library will be coming to numerous locations around the district as part of our desire to keep our students’
focus on reading. Watch for more information with specific times and locations!
Food Service:
8 North Street
Director, George Siedis
(269) 561-7231
Fax (269) 561-2356
As we look ahead to the fall, Fennville Public Schools stands ready to welcome
all new students! Early registration helps us be able to make the best arrangements possible for students. Parents may register new students in the Central
Office (located behind the Middle School) during the summer months. School
offices open for regular hours beginning Monday, August 22.
Facilities:
5 Memorial Drive
Director, Jon Carr
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-7331
Finally, I’d also like to take this opportunity to recognize the contributions of our
staff members who are retiring this year. We thank them for all of their efforts
on behalf of our students through the years! They will be greatly missed!
Transportation:
3 Memorial Drive
Director, John Schlack
(269) 561-8131
Fax (269) 561-5636
We hope you enjoy the beautiful summer weather with family and friends, and
look forward to seeing you again in the fall!
Athletics
Director, Frank Marietta
(269) 561-7241
Fax (269) 561-6901
Community Frank Marietta
Athletic Center:
(269) 561-2708
(269) 561-6901
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The Board of Education does not discriminate on the
basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment
practices. Further, it is the policy of this District to provide an equal opportunity for all students, regardless
of race, color, creed, age, disability, religion, gender,
ancestry, national origin, place of residence within the
boundaries of the District, or social or economic background, to learn through the curriculum offered in this
District.
Direct questions to Civil Rights Officer,
Corey Harbaugh
Dirk Weeldreyer
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
President, Mark Ludwig
Vice President, Tobias Hutchins
Secretary, Juliet Michele
Treasurer, Julio Almanza
Trustee, Jayson Hicks
Trustee, David Johnson
Trustee, John Raak
FENNVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS FOR 2016
Dates, Times, and Locations of Board Meetings
Monday, October 17, 2016
Monday, July 18, 2016
Monday, November 21, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
Monday, December 19, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
*Budget Hearing to precede Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. All Regular meetings to be
held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room unless otherwise posted. Special meetings and
work sessions will be scheduled as necessary.
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a person with disabilities to participate in this meeting.
Board Room is located at 5 Memorial Drive, Fennville, Michigan 49408. For questions,
please contact (269) 561-7331.
central office
Outstanding People
For Education Award!
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2016 Paine Award!
Joyce Bruder was recognized during May commencement exercises at Fennville
High School as the 2016 recipient of the Paine Volunteerism Award. Joyce has
volunteered countless hours to Fennville students and programs over the years,
including serving on the Fennville Education Foundation since 1998. Bruder has
served the district for many years and in many different roles, but always with the
desire of helping Fennville Public Schools carry out its mission on behalf of the
students and families who call our small town home and rely on the outstanding
education available through Fennville Public Schools.
Great Parents-Great Start
Fennville Elementary
Playground
5 West Memorial Dr.;
Fennville, MI 494082
This year Fennville Public Schools recognized three individuals
as Outstanding People for Education, a program of the Allegan
County School Board which recognizes those top individuals
across the county each year who stand out for the contributions
they make to their local school districts. The 2016 Recipients of
the Outstanding People for Education Award are Frank Andrews,
Alicia Rodriguez, and Barb Raak. The three will be honored
by Superintendent Dirk Weeldreyer at a dinner hosted by the
Allegan Area Service Agency in June.
“CHILDREN learn
as they PLAY. Most
importantly, in PLAY
children LEARN how
to LEARN.”
– O Fred Donaldson
Also nominated and receiving a framed certificate were
Paul Andrews, Lynn Beelen, Joyce Bruder, Brianna Clark, Tara
Coffindaffer, Julie Cossey, Shelly King, Jenn Lanphear, Kellie
Lenneman, Albert Lombard, Teena Reeves, Valerie Wohlwend,
and Mary Jane Yarmer.
Fennville Public Schools
Parent Café/Play & Learn
For parents and children aged 0-10
Little Blackhawks
SUMMER PROGRAM 9:30-11:00 AM
Crafts, Activities, and Snacks provided
FREE!!!!
Registration Required (for attendance purpose)
Questions? Contact: Marileen Pitts (269)561-7331
[email protected]
DATES
August 1-4
July 5-8
August 8-August 11
July 11-15
July 18-21
*In the event that it rains all
July 25-28
activities will be held at the CAC.
July 25-July 29
Happy retirement Wishes!
John Atkins retired from the Facilities Department in March after 31
years with Fennville Public Schools.
Before coming to work at Fennville,
John helped build the high school
as a construction worker for Pioneer.
His knowledge of the inner and
outer workings of our school district
were literally built from the ground
up, and his memory of how the
pieces are supposed fit together in
the district is already greatly missed.
Congratulations to Pat Boonstra
on her retirement after 26 years
serving students in Fennville as a
school social worker. Pat always
showed great care and concern for
her students, and said she was always proudest seeing a student she
had worked with walk across the
stage with diploma in hand. Thanks
for all you did to serve students, Pat.
After 14 years teaching history and
current events at Fennville High
School, Jeff Raywood drove his
beloved Avanti into the sunset,
retiring from teaching and the great
fun he always had with his students.
Congratulations and thanks Jeff
for always asking your students to
be wholehearted in the classroom
about learning history, and for
making sure they could connect
the past to the times in which we
live. Best of luck in your retirement.
Barb Raak retired after 24 years
teaching in Fennville, many of
those as a leader in the middle
school English department. Barb
was a favorite of generations of
Blackhawks, and she will be missed
both as a champion and cheerleader for students and also as a
consummate professional amongst
her colleagues. Barb’s energy and
enthusiasm will be missed next
year, but her impact will endure.
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Elementary School
Fennnville Elementary Linked Up with the West Shore Symphony Orchestra
Watch, listen, tune and begin! This year was
the first annual LINK UP concert for Fennville
Elementary 4th graders. Fennville Elementary
was one of fifty four schools that sang, played
recorder and moved with the West Shore Symphony Orchestra at the Frauenthal Center for
the Performing Arts.
LINK UP is a curriculum written by Carnegie
Hall that gives 3rd-5th graders the opportunity
to “link up” with the orchestra in a hands on
and engaging performance focusing on music
from all genres. Its rotating themes include the
orchestra rocks, the orchestra sings and the
orchestra moves. Included in this unique opportunity is an actual “link up” of a mentor from the
orchestra to the classroom. The mentor visits the
classroom twice to introduce themselves, share
their talent(s), and prepare the students for their
performance with the orchestra.
Overall, LINK UP was an incredible opportunity for Fennville students. After the concert
preparation and performance, our students felt
“confident to sing out in front of an audience”,
“thankful for having the opportunity to see their
FIRST concert” and are very eager to perform
again. Many students loved the surprise ending
and surprise musical guests. Principal Lombard
noted the program had a high level level of
student engagement and connections to music
vocabulary and concepts!
Reflections of 4th Grade Students:
“If we hadn’t gone to the concert, it would have
just been an ordinary day!” “I am so glad we got to go to the concert! It really
woke me up and helped me realize how much
I love the drums!”
Many thanks to the West Shore Symphony and
LINK UP for inspiring more kids to love music
and to the Michigan Youth Arts & Culture Trek
that sponsored our field trip and made traveling to the LINK UP Concert possible! Fennville
Elementary can’t wait to see what’s in store for
LINK UP 2017 !
Look for the Book Nest this Summer: Fennville’s Fun New Library on Wheels
Keep a lookout
this summer for
the Book Nest,
a new resource
in the community that promises
students a great
combination of
reading and fun
times.
the technology resources and wireless internet
connection, and participate in fun programs.
The Book Nest is a mobile library that will visit
and park in different areas of the Fennville community during the summer months. Students
and parents who visit the Book Nest will be
able to read and check out books, make use of
The Book Nest will be parked in public spaces
and staffed by a Fennville Public Schools teacher
and bus driver at all times. There will be no cost
to students and families who want to make use
of the Book Nest resources.
The program was started to make sure all students had access to reading and technology
materials during the summer months, because
students who read during the summer lose less
of what they learned during the school year,
and will come into the new school year next
fall with sharper skills, more prepared to have a
great school year.
Elementary School
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Fennville Elementary Celebrates the Force of Literacy with Star Wars
Themed National Reading Month Event
During the event students and
parents visited classrooms to listen
to favorite books being read by
teachers or to engage in discussions on the importance of reading.
Each student was also able to pick
two new books to take home and
keep, to allow them to continue to
grow as readers long after National
Reading Month is over. The books
were available at all reading levels,
and students have learned that
picking a book at just the right level
is important for continued growth,
improvement, and enjoyment as
a reader.
FENNVILLE— More than four hundred students and parents joined
Star Wars villains and Jedi knights
at Fennville Elementary School for
an evening event that both concluded National Reading Month at
the school, and also celebrated the
powerful force at work every time a
student opens a book to read.
characters. Fennville Elementary
School Principal Albert Lombard
even got in on the act, dressing as a
Jedi knight and posing for pictures
with his students.
way to make a big deal out of reading for our students and parents,
but we work to make a big deal out
of reading every day of the school
year. That so many students and
“National Reading Month is an parents came to celebrate with us
important part of our uncompro- shows that our community believes
reading is important for our stuCharacters like Darth Vader and Kylo mising focus on reading at Fennville
dents both at school and at home
Ren were on hand for the event, Elementary School,” Lombard said.
and even in galaxies far, far away.”
“Special
events
like
this
are
a
fun
joined by Yoda and other Star Wars
Apple for the Teacher: Fennville
Education Foundation a Gift to All
Thanks to the support of the Fennville Education Foundation, 2nd grade students were able to enjoy an experience of home as part of their curriculum.
The foundation provided the resources for cider and donuts from Crane’s
and visits to sites around the community.
Our students got the opportunity to learn first hand about our local community and economy through a visit to Cranes Pie Pantry and presentation
by Robert Hagger. From there we explored Historical New Richmond.
The event was organized by Fennville Elementary School Reading
Specialist Kelly Howes. The Star
Wars characters were from the Midwest Garrison of the 501st Legion,
a professional costuming organization who often support charity
events by appearing in costume.
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Elementary School
Girls on the Run 2016
“We believe that every girl can embrace who she is, can define who she
wants to be, can rise to any challenge,
and can change the word.”
This year we had a great team of five
girls; Kiana Scholten, Megan Hoyt,
May-ling Huynh, Kalee Kramer, and
Christina Mendoza. These girls participated in a 10 week training course.
The training consisted of positive
self-image lessons, flexibility/conditioning/strengthening exercises, as
well as getting conditioned for their
Celebration 5K.
“I liked GOTR because it made me
faster and stronger.” K.S.
“I liked GOTR because we got to share
what was happening in our life.” M.H.
“I liked GOTR because we can show
our feeling to each other without
being uncomfortable.” C.M.
RIF Quilt
“We could have fun and learn at the
same time.” M.H.
“We had a lot of fun.” K.K.
As part of the GOTR curriculum the
girls had to do a community service
project. This year the girls choose to
make journals and bracelet kits to
send to DeVos Children’s Hospital as
well as have each classroom on the
elementary building make Thank You
cards for our service men and women.
To wrap up the season the girl’s
participated in a Celebration 5K took
which took place on the campus of
GVSU, Friday June 3rd at 6:45. The
girls crossed the finish line feeling
accomplished and full of pride.
Looking forward to next year!!
Coach C. Schmidt and Coach S. Kipen
The Fennville Elementary Library Staff would like to say
Thank You to those who purchased a ticket for the RIF
quilt drawing this year. The
3rd grade students drew pictures and colored them with
fabric crayons. Alice and Sally
Stevens did a wonderful job
of sewing the quilt together
for us.
Sierra Payne in Ms. Onken’s
class was the overall seller and
sold 152 tickets, so she got to
draw the winning ticket.
by Aubrie Hammer to Jayd
Gorby, one of our Elementary
teachers.
The other top sellers for each
classroom were: Hayleigh
Cook, Elena Gonzalez, Charish
Crawford & Quinn Rosema.
Also, Lily Rosema and Ethan
Williams each sold over 90
tickets.
A total of $428.00 was raised to
buy RIF books for the 2nd & 3rd
grade students next year.
The winning ticket was sold
middle school students
The ending of every school year gives those of us who work with students a chance to reflect on and celebrate another year of growth. Nowhere in
our district is this growth more evident than in our middle school students, like the young men and women pictured here, who are working so hard
to grow the academic, social, and personal skills necessary to pass from childhood to young adulthood in our school district. 2015-16 was another
great year for our middle school and the students successfully making that journey.
middle school
6th Grade- Principal’s
List (All A’s)
Jose Delgado
Jose Guzman
Celeste Hernandez
Calyssa Howard
Madison Hoyt
Meghan Johnson
Alex Martinez
Carter Mokma
Anna Roa
Ava Rosema
Kyrie Scholten
Jeffery VanderKuyl
Annabelle Vanderscheer
Isabelle Warnock
6th Grade- Honor Roll
(A’s & B’s)
Conner Aalderink
Itzel Alvarez
Courtney Dewulf
Vivianna Espino
Dayton Martinez Grigg
Abigayle Hopkins
Dillon Hopson
Natalie Latchaw
Gabriel Martin
Jaylee Perrin
Sarah Pitts
Katelynn Potts
Abigail Rodriguez
Dylan Schut
Tyler Schut
Negan Seeback
Logan Till
3rd Quarter
7th Grade Principal’s
List (All A’s)
Fred Estrada-Arriola
Ashly Benedict
Ulises Diaz
Rachel Haywood
7th Grade Honor
Roll (A’s & B’s)
Christian Augustyniak
Easton Deroo
Genesis Echevarria
Monica Garcia-Lopez
Caylee MacDonald
Eduardo Mendoza Jr.
Jonathan Mendoza
Cielo Morales
Ryan Nolan
Jesus Rojas-Novoa
Cian Ortega
Brody Peterson
Jesus Martinez-Rosas
Everado Salamanca
Alyson Swingle
Tanner VanOeveren
Bailey Winsemius
8th Grade Principal’s
List (All A’s)
Taylore Cole
Adeline Crace
Eric Hernandez
Tamara Hernandez
Coryne Howard
Parker Machan
Malia Marquez
Yulissa Martinez
David Peralta
MS Honor Roll
8th Grade Honor Roll
(A’s & B’s)
Selena Capman
Christal Castillo
Adriana Clark
Madison Dalton
Raymundo Diaz
Alexis Downer
Andy Estrada
Elzabeth Gresham
Jackie Jaimes
Grace Lavery
Alonna Lee
Diogenes Urioso Lopez
Jose Madrid
Liliana Marquez
Julie Mendoza
Enedelia Morales
Madison Radabaugh
Lizette HernandezSanchez
Annel Serrato
Ethan Slawson
Yesenia Suarez
Brooke Zugel
6th Grade- Principal’s
List (All A’s)
Jose Delgado
Vivianna Espino
Jose Guzman
Abigayle Hopkins
Meghan Johnson
Carter Mokma
Sarah Pitts
Anna Roa
Ava Rosema
Kyrie Scholten
Jeffery VanderKuyl
Annabelle Vanderscheer
Isabelle Warnock
6th Grade- Honor Roll
(A’s & B’s)
Itzel Alvarez
Corey Callejas
Courtney Dewulf
I’Zayah Everette
Adrianna Flores
Bradley Groff
Celeste Hernandez
Dillon Hopson
Calyssa Howard
Madison Hoyt
Natalie Latchaw
Trista Lindley
Alex Martinez
Carlos Martinez
Jaylee Perrin
Abigail Rodriguez
Dylan Schut
Tyler Schut
Megan Seeback
Logan Till
4th Quarter
7th grade Principal’s
List (All A’s)
Ulises Diaz
Rachel Haywood
Ryan Nolan
Cian Ortega
7th grade Honor Roll
(A’s & B’s)
Maritza Aguilar
Becky Ajcuc
Fred Estrada-Arriola
Ashly Benedict
Genesis Echevarria
Logahn Howard
Monica Garcia-Lopez
Caylee MacDonald
Karina Martinez
Eduardo Mendoza Jr.
Jonathan Mendoza
Gail Nauta
Brody Peterson
Monserrat Pinon
Everardo Salamanca
Juan Sanchez
Elijah Sauceda
Alison Swingle
Tanner Tabor
Bailey Winsemius
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8th Grade Honor Roll
(A’s & B’s)
Roberto Bloom
Naomi Brown
Selena Capman
Christal Castillo
Adriana Clark
Taylore Cole
Adeline Crace
Andy Estrada
Eric Hernandez
Tamara Hernandez
Jacquelen Jaimes
Morgan Latchaw
Grace Lavery
Alonna Lee
Diogenes Urioso-Lopez
Malia Marquez
Luke Obbink
Austin Steenwyk
Yesenia Suarez
8th Grade Principal’s
List (All A’s)
Coryne Howard
Parker Machan
Yulissa Martinez
Julie Mendoza
Middle School Students Can Begin the Trip to College with Upward Bound
For two Fennville Class of 2016 graduates,
the trip to college began years ago when the
students joined Upward Bound, a program
designed to help students get the support
they need to eventually get to college. Next
fall Gustavo Morales will head off to Western
Michigan University and Luis Carranza will head
to Grand Valley State University. Both take skills
and experiences gained through Upward Bound,
and a great deal of gratitude for the experiences
that got them on track.
For Morales Upward Bound became a place
where he found all the support and challenge
he needed to succeed in high school, especially
in his attitude about school. “Upward Bound asks
you to take yourself seriously,” he said. “They ask
you to take your future seriously. That makes a
strong impression when you’re a young teenager trying to figure out how you’re supposed
to act. At Upward Bound, they teach you to act
like future college students.”
Morales knew he owed it to his parents to succeed in high school and make it to college, and
the support of Upward Bound helped him along
the way. “In our Upward Bound tutoring sessions
we could get all the extra help we needed,” he
said. “I will take all of that to college with me
in the fall.”
For Carranza Upward Bound helped him change
his answer to a question that caught him off
guard at first.
“When I was in middle school, if you asked me
if I was going to college, I would say that I didn’t
know,” Carranza said. “But I have older siblings,
and they told me I was going to Upward Bound.
After joining Upward Bound, the question was
an easy one to answer. If you asked me during
my sophomore, junior, and senior years if was
going to college, I would have told you right
away that of course I was. Absolutely.”
TRiO Upward Bound is a federally funded program that supports and encourages students
from economically challenged communities
and homes with academic skill building and
planning resources to plan for and make
progress to college admission. Along with providing direct support services to students, the
program provides college visits, motivational
speakers, and business and interpersonal skill
development.
Fennville students are eligible to apply for the
Upward Bound TRiO programs offered through
Hope College. Contact Principal Kim Zdybel in
the Middle School Office if you have questions.
More information is also available online at the
TRIO Upward Bound website, at http://www.
hope.edu/admin/upbound.
Luis Carranza (left) and Gustavo Morales show
off the medals they were awarded for participating in the Upward Bound program and successfully making it to high school graduation.
Middle School
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Fennville Eighth Grade Students Visit Nation’s Capitol
a very exciting honor for those four
students, and a special moment for
everyone on the trip.
This April forty-eight Fennville
Middle School eighth grade students left for the annual class trip
to Washington D.C., a chance for
middle school students to see historic and current sites that shape
our country’s history and help to
commemorate it. The group was
blessed with safe travels and beautiful weather during the trip.
En route to Washington D.C. the
students had the opportunity to
stop in Gettysburg, PA for a day.
While at the site of the Battle of
Gettysburg students were able to
walk the grounds to gain the kind
of understanding of an important
battle that can’t be communicated through text books. Students
learned how this critical battle
affected the outcome of the Civil
War and the future of the United
States. The students were also able
to tour the Shriver House which
gives them insight into what life
was like for civilians living in a war
torn city.
The time spent in D.C was packed
with visits to many important
historical sites and monuments.
They were also given time to tour
Thanks to everyone who helped
make this trip possible. For many
of our students this is a once in a
lifetime experience, and it is incredibly valuable to them. Eighth grade
Student Council President Coryne
Howard made the trip, and during
remarks made to her classmates
during the eighth grade graduation ceremony, Howard called the
trip an outstanding experience.
the Holocaust Memorial, The National Archives, and many of the
Smithsonian Museums. This year’s
students were also able to enter
the Supreme Court (although limited because it was in session), the
United States Capital building, and
the beautiful Library of Congress.
A highlight of the trip was the
opportunity that four of our mid-
dle school students had to place
a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The tomb located
in Arlington National Cemetery is
one of our nations most sacred
memorials. Madison Dalton, Kate
Dewulf, Malia Marquez, and Josh
Mulac were selected to represent
our school during part of a traditional ceremony at the tomb. It was
“The D.C. trip is my favorite memory of middle school,” Howard said.
“It was amazing to see the White
House, the museums, and all the
beautiful monuments. It was a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,
and we got to do it while spending
time together.”
Each year this trip benefits from donations and grants from generous
people in our community who help
make the trip possible. Teacher and
trip organizer Brent Potts especially
thanks all those who provide the
support to make this trip possible
for our students.
High School
Freshmen:
Allen, Nadia
Alvarez, Diana
Boerigter, Leah
Cluchey, Ashlynn
Cossey, Jace
Davis, Danielle
Dela Rosa, Jovanna
Flores, Miguel
Haywood, Erica
Ilmberger, Macy
MacDonald, Christi
Martinez, Tabitha
Martinez, Yessenia
Maya, Mikinsey
McAllister, Matthew
McKellips, Alison
Mendoza, Jessica
Ortiz, Maya
Rosema, Clay
Sanchez, Matthew
Scovill, Austin
Till, Sierra
Yetzke, Hunter
High School Honor Roll
Sophmores:
Serrato, Jan
Anderson, Maegan
Tietsort, Alexander
Atteberry, Damion
Vandyke, Kamryn
Bellenger, Douglas
Brenner, Mckayla
Burgett, Hernan
Burt, Alexis
Clark, Kylie
Delgado, Araceli
DeLuca, Toni
DeRoo, Madyson
Diaz, Johana
Fuller, Michael
Garcia, Diego
Griffin, Braden
Hoffman, Briana
Latchaw, Molly
Morales, Matthew
Osgood-Nieboer, Samuel
Perez, Angel
Rosas, Estevan
Salamanca, Maite
Salamanca, Saul
Saylor, Alexis
Schaeffer, Maria
Juniors:
Allen, Jada
Blok, Cara
Borden, Ayla
Brenner, Kiefer
Burt, Kiley
Cabrera, Gabrielle
Canfield, Hannah
Castillo, Rebeca
Castle, George
Chappell, Amanda
De La Rosa, Carlos
Delucas, Maria
DeMann, Anna
Dragan, Garrett
Espino, Rosa
Fernandez, Karen
Flores, Casandra
Garcia, Andres
Graves, Autumn
Harrison, Kirsten
Hernandez, Kathy
Holtsclaw, Alex
Korman, Mathew
Laguna-Perez, Emily
Latchaw, Marissa
Martinez, Vanessa
Morales, Kimberly
Moralez, Allyson
Novoa-Rojas, Liliana
Okon, Kristin
Orozco, Francisco
Palencia, Dan
Perry, Tara
Phelps, Kelsey
Romero, Davin
Romero, Licet
Saylor, Lauryn
Suarez, Nathan
Beissel, Abigail
Brown, Artemis
Cossey, Lindsay
Davis, Taylor
Seniors:
Erlandson, Jessica
Gonzalez, Roberto
Guzman Shaw, Hunter
Machan, Tori
Martin, Hailey
Maya IV, Miguel
McKellips, Danielle
McKellips, Mattalyn
Meza, Cynthia
Morse, Clifford
Morse, Jacob
Overhiser, Adam
Overhiser, Alex
Overhiser, Kelsy
Overhiser, Kortny
Pantoja, Eliya
Sauceda, Elliana
Schneider, Hannah
Scovill, Aaron
Soriano, Isabel
Soriano, Maribel
Strickfaden, Jessica
Tillery II, Bobby
Wilson, Heather
High School graduation
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high school
Blackhawks Go to Lansing:
Fennville Students Present to Natural Resources Committee
video narrated by Fennville senior
Kelsy Overhiser was also shown
to legislators and even broadcast
on House TV, the internet-based
television station operated by
the House of Representatives and
available across Michigan.
LANSING—Students representing
the Salmon in the Classroom project
at Fennville High School traveled
to Lansing recently to testify about
their work on the project to the
House of Representatives Natural
Resource Committee. Lawmakers
on the committee called their work
and the work of teacher Carole
McNeal outstanding, inspiring, and
significant.
Students Artemis Brown, Davin
Romero, Lindsay Cossey, and Andres Garcia joined teacher Carole
McNeal in speaking with legislators, describing the educational
impact of the salmon project, plus
the impact on the local community
and natural resources of Fennville
and Lake Michigan.
Garcia told legislators that the
Salmon in the Classroom project
opened his eyes to the science and
beauty of nature around him.
“This program, this project, really
opened my eyes to the beauty of
nature around us, and I feel like our
curriculum might sometimes brush
it under the table,” Garcia said.
“Projects like these with natural,
hands-on science, helps my peers
and me understand our place in
nature, how we impact it and how
it impacts us.”
As part of the presentation a short
For senior Lindsay Cossey, the project helped her connect to another
aspect of her school and her hometown that students sometimes take
for granted, which she explained to
the committee.
“In Fennville we are blessed to be
surrounded by fresh water, including Lake Michigan,” Cossey told
lawmakers. “The salmon project
was an important reminder to
appreciate the fresh waters that
surround us, and help educate
ourselves on how to maintain a
healthy environment.”
Students were invited to Lansing
by Representative Mary Whiteford,
a member of the Natural Resources
Committee. Whiteford had attended the salmon release day event
hosted by Fennville High School
in April.
“I was so impressed with the students that I met during the salmon
release day that I felt these students should come to Lansing to
share their work with the State of
Michigan,” Whiteford said. “These
students and Carole McNeal put a
shining light on what’s happening
in our classrooms, and the strength
and leadership skills of these students is important to celebrate.”
Representative Anthony Forlini,
Vice Chair of the Natural Resources
Committee from Macomb County,
personally thanked the group from
Fennville for their presentation.
“The work of all you young folks
with the guidance of your instructors is tremendous,” Forlini said. “To
keep in mind real science and how
you apply it, I just can’t commend
you enough.”
While at the Capitol students were
able to tour both the Michigan
House and Senate chambers where
they were they were introduced
and recognized during session.
Fennville students pose
outside the Michigan
Capitol during the
recent visit to Lansing to
present the Salmon in the
Classroom program to
legislators on the House
of Representatives Natural
Resources Committee.
high school
FENNVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2016 Summer Youth Sport Camps & Fall Youth Activities
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SUMMER SKILLS CAMPS
BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
Basic fundamentals camp for Jr Hawks. Instructed by HS boys basketball staff and
players. Campers will be given direct instruction on the basic fundamentals of basketball. Camp Coordinator: Joe Rodriguez, Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.
Equipment Required: Gym Shoes & Shorts. REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
JUNE 22, 2016. Cost: 15.00
GRADESDATES DAYS TIME
5th, 6th,
June 22-24
W,TH,F
4:00PM - 6:00PM
7th & 8th
LOCATION: Fennville HS Gym
SOCCER CAMP
Building Skills For The Future
WWW.FENNVILLESCHOOLS.ORG
FENNVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION INFORMATION
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Two easy ways to register: mail-in, walk in. Registration is on a first come, first
served basis; so register early for your favorite activities!
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Check or money order payable to Fennville Public Schools.
REFUND POLICY
Full refunds will only be given if a program is cancelled due to insufficient
enrollment or due to participant illness or injury, or moving out of the area.
NO REMINDERS
No reminder call and or cards will be sent out for any activity. Please keep your
registration paperwork for program dates, times, location and related information.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are always appreciated for their willingness to be involved with various
programs. Volunteers will be subject to background checks.
Participants will learn basic techniques such as shooting, heading, receiving, dribbling, shielding. Each session will include small sided and/or full field games.
Camp Coordinators: Kyle Nevenzel & Bardo Tello, HS Soccer Coaches. Equipment
Required: Gym Shoes and Shorts. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 20,
2016. COST: $10.00
GRADESDATES DAYS TIME
K-6th
June 20-22
M-TW
5:00PM-6:30PM
6:00-7:30
LOCATION: FHS Soccer Field
FOOTBALL CAMP
Football camp will stress fundamentals and include group competitions, flag football games, as well as individual and team instruction. Camp Coordinator—Fennville Football Staff. Equipment Required: Shoes and Shorts (football pads will
NOT be worn for this camp). REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 18, 2016.
COST: $10.00 per participant.
GRADESDATES DAYS
K-8th
July 18-21
M-TH
LOCATION: HS Practice Football Field
TIME
5:30-7:00PM
Fall youth football/cheer information
Educational Material for Parents and Students (Content Meets MDCH Requirements)
Sources: Michigan Department of Community Health. CDC and the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)
UNDERSTANDING CONCUSSION
Some Common Symptoms
Headache
Pressure in the Head
Nausea/Vomiting
Dizziness
Balance Problems
Double Vision
Blurry Vision
Sensitive to Light
Sensitive to Noise
Sluggishness
Haziness
Fogginess
Grogginess
Poor Concentration
Memory Problems
Confusion
“Feeling Down”
Not “Feeling Right”
Feeling Irritable
Slow Reaction Time
Sleep Problems
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works. A concussion is caused by a fall, bump,
blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. A concussion can be caused by a shaking,
spinning or a sudden stopping and starting of the head. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to
the head can be serious. A concussion can happen even if you haven’t been knocked out.
FLAG FOOTBALL
Flag Football is for boys and girls in K/1st/2nd grades who want to learn the fundamentals of football. Rosters may be composed of between 7 and 12 players.
NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED. Practices start the week of Sept 19, approximately
6:00PM—7:15PM.
Post Mark ON or Before: September 19, 2016—$20.00 Post Mark AFTER:
September 19 —$30.00 AFTER: September 26, 2016—NO REGISTRATION
GRADES
DAYSLOCATION
K-2nd Begins the week of Sept 19, T-W-TH Practices: FHS Football Field
lasts through October
Games in Fennville & Saugatuck
ROCKET FOOTBALL
You can’t see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of concussions can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until
days or weeks after the injury. If the student reports any symptoms of a concussion, or if you notice symptoms yourself, seek medical attention right away. A student who may have had a concussion should not return to play on the day of the injury and until a health care professional says they are okay to return to play.
1.
2.
Rocket football is for boys and girls in 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade who want to learn
the fundamentals of football. Please refer to the chart below for grade and weight
stipulations. Rosters may be composed of between 15 and 20 players. FOOTBALL
IF YOU SUSPECT A CONCUSSION:
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION RIGHT AWAY – A health care professional will be able to decide how serious the concussion is and EQUIPMENT NEEDED (jersey and pant cotlors will be black.) Practices start the
when it is safe for the student to return to regular activities, including sports. Don’t hide it, report it. Ignoring symptoms and trying to week of August 8, 2016. Scrimmage on August 27. Games start September 10.
“tough it out” often makes it worse.
Coaches will contact participants prior to the first week of practice.
KEEP YOUR STUDENT OUT OF PLAY – Concussions take time to heal. Don’t let the student return to play the day of injury and until
a heath care professional says it’s okay. A student who returns to play too soon, while the brain is still healing, risks a greater chance of Post Mark ON or Before: August 8, 2016—$40.00
having a second concussion. Young children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults.
Post Mark AFTER: August 8, 2016—$50.00
Repeat or second concussions increase the time it takes to recover and can be very serious. They can cause permanent brain damage,
affecting the student for a lifetime. They can be fatal. It is better to miss one game than the whole season.
3. TELL THE SCHOOL ABOUT ANY PREVIOUS CONCUSSION – Schools should know if a student had a previous concussion. A student’s school may not know about a concussion received in another sport or activity unless you notify them.
SIGNS OBSERVED BY PARENTS:
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Appears dazed or stunned
Is confused about assignment or position
Forgets an instruction
• Can’t recall events prior to or after a hit
or fall
• Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
• Moves clumsily
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Answers questions slowly
Loses consciousness (even briefly)
Shows mood, behavior, or personality
changes
CONCUSSION DANGER SIGNS:
In rare cases, a dangerous blood clot may form on the brain in a person with a concussion and crowd the brain against the skull. A student
should receive immediate medical attention if after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body s/he exhibits any of the following danger signs:
GRADES
Tackle to Tackle Weight**
Ball Carrying Weight
3rd/4th
135 lbs and over
Under 115 lbs
5th/6th
160 lbs and over
Under 140 lbs
Location: Front of Middle School
**Tackle to Tackle Weight means the player will be playing offensive center, offensive guard, or offensive tackle. NO Defense.** All weigh-ins will be performed
with ALL EQUIPMENT ON.
ROCKET CHEERLEADING
Cheerleading is for girls in grades 3rd/4th and 5th/6th who want to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and support the Rtocket Football Teams during games.
Practices will hopefully start the week of September 6. Coaches will contact participants prior to the first week of practice.
HOW TO RESPOND TO A REPORT OF A CONCUSSION:
Post Mark ON or Before: Sept 6, 2016—$25.00
If a student reports one or more symptoms of a concussion after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, s/he should be kept out of athletic play the day of the injury. The student should only return to play with permission from a health care professional experienced in evalu- Post Mark AFTER: Sept 6, 2016—$35.00
ating for concussion. During recovery, rest is key. Exercising or activities that involve a lot of concentration (such as studying, working on
DAYS
the computer, or playing video games) may cause concussion symptoms to reappear or get worse. Students who return to school after a GRADESDATES
concussion may need to spend fewer hours at school, take rests breaks, be given extra help and time, spend less time reading, writing or
TBD September
Practices: TBA, Games: Sat mornings
on a computer. After a concussion, returning to sports and school is a gradual process that should be monitored by a health care profes- 3rd/4th and
sional.
5th/6th
and October
in September and October
Remember: Concussion affects people differently. While most students with a concussion recover quickly and fully, some will have symp- Location: Elementary Gym
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One pupil larger than the other
Is drowsy or cannot be awakened
A headache that gets worse
Weakness, numbness, or decreased
coordination
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Repeated vomiting or nausea
Slurred speech
Convulsions or seizures
Cannot recognize people/places
• Becomes increasingly confused, restless
or agitated
• Has unusual behavior
• Loses consciousness (even a brief loss of
consciousness should be taken seriously.)
toms that last for days, or even weeks. A more serious concussion can last for months or longer.
To learn more, go to www.cdc.gov/concussion.
Parents and Students Must Sign and Return the Educational Material Acknowledgement Form
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community Athletics
18th Annual
Fennville Blackhawk
Golf Scramble
Saturday, July 23th, 2016
Sponsorship Details
Cheshire Hills Golf Course
3829 102nd Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
Blackhawk Club $2000.00
2 Team entries
Business name on 3x6 banner displayed
at golf outing
Announcement recognition of business
at golf outing
Framed Thank you
4 individual all season passes
4 golf jackets
Your Cost Includes the Following:
Black & Orange Club $1000.00
1 team Entry
Business name on 3x6 banner displayed
at golf outing
Announcement recognition of business
at golf outing
Framed Thank you
2 individual all season passes
4 golf polos
Shotgun start time: 9 am
(after announcements are made)
Course: White Tail to Bluebird
Whitetail #1-Straightest Drive
Whitetail #2 Betting Hole-Bet $5.00 and win
dbl if drive hits bullseye on green
Whitetail #7 Longest drive in fairway
- Men ONLY
After 9th hole, hot dogs & water
available @ the turn for $1.00 ea
Bluebird #2 Closest to the Pin on Tee Shot
Bluebird #4 Longest Drive in Fairway
- Women Only
Bluebird #7 Longest Putt Made
Format: 4 person Scramble
Rules: 1. May Move ball 1 club length, but
no closer to the hole
2. Ball lying in a hazard or rough,
must be played from hazard or rough.
Platinum Club $500.00
Business name on 3x6 banner displayed
at golf outing
Announcement recognition of business
at golf outing
Framed Thank you
1 individual all season passes
2 golf polo’s & hats
Gold Club $250.00
Business name on 3x6 banner displayed
at golf outing
Announcement recognition of business
at golf outing
Framed Thank you
1 golf polos
1 t-shirt
Silver Club $125.00
Hole Sponsorship: business Name on
sign at hole
Announcement recognition of business
at golf outing
4 T-shirts
Bronze Club $50.00
Announcement recognition of business
at golf outing
1-T-shirt
18 holes of golf w/ cart
Golf Gift Bags
1 Raffle ticket
Snacks & Lunch-to follow
Cash Prizes on selected holes
& much more
Sponsorship Order Form
If you are interested in a sponsorship, fill in
the club information that you wish to sponsor
Make Checks payable and return to:
Fennville Athletic Boosters
Attn: Amy McAllister
415 Elizabeth
Fennville, MI 49408
Schedule of the day
Awards Presentation Following play
Lunch Provided by: Mac Attack BBQ
Business:
Address :
Contact Person:
Phone Number/Email:
Blackhawk Club $2,000.00
4 Golf Jacket Sizes:
Black & Orange Club $1,000.00
4 Golf Polo Sizes:
Platinum Club $500.00
2 Golf Polo Sizes:
Gold Club $250.00
1 Golf Polo and 1T-Shirt Size:
Silver Club $125.00
4 T-Shirt Sizes:
Bronze Club $50.00
1T-shirt Size:
THANK YOU!
Registration Form
Name:
Phone #
Email:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Make check for $240.00- $60.00 per golfer
Fennville Athletic Boosters
Attn: Amy McAllister
415 Elizabeth
Fennville, MI 49408
Please sign up by July 1st for planning purposes. Thank you!
Community
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Fennville High School Renovation
Project Continues
Artist Design of Renovation
The construction and renovation
project to the rear entrance of the
high school building which began
in late April continues, and it is
scheduled for completion in July.
The project uses sinking funds to
provide an upgrade to safety and
security features, and also address
maintenance and upkeep needs
for the highest traffic area of the
school.
The entrance under renovation
faces the main parking lot and is
used by the majority of students
each day. It is also the entrance
used most for evening programs,
such as concerts and sporting
events. Fennville school officials
estimate it receives more than 80%
of the daily foot traffic into and out
of the building, so the renovation
project addresses forty years of
nearly constant wear and tear.
When completed the entrance
will be fitted with new doors, door
locks that can be operated remotely from the high school office,
security cameras, sidewalks, and an
enclosed vestibule for students or
visitors waiting for a ride.
Fennville High School Principal Jim
Greydanus said the project was
much needed, for many reasons.
“Anyone who visits Fennville High
School on a regular basis for athletic events knows to come to the rear
entrance, so the area gets a great
deal of traffic,” Greydanus said.
“During the winter months that
means a great deal of snow and
slush is tracked in, and though we
work hard to keep on top of it, over
forty years the water and constant
traffic has worn the area down. For
our students and our visitors, it’s
important for us to provide a safe,
secure, and welcoming entrance
to our school.”
A critical feature of the renovation
was providing for improved door
security through locks and cameras
monitored and operated by the
main office during school hours
and by event personnel during
games and concerts.
“Our first priority is always providing for a safe, secure environment,”
Greydanus said.
According to board president Mark
Ludwig, renovations to the area
have been a priority for the school
board for nearly two years.
“The board facilities committee
studied this project for more than
eighteen months, so our final
project designs were very carefully considered,” Ludwig said. “We
wanted to make sure we addressed
all our needs at once, from security
to maintenance to the creation of
a welcoming entrance. The current
entrance was from the original
building construction in 1975 and
has been in real need of renovation
for some time.”
Ludwig said it was the passage of
the sinking fund in 2013 that made
the project possible.
“Over the long term, this renovation project will help us protect the
overall condition of our school and
the safety of our students,” he said.
“On a daily basis it will help with
traffic in and out of the building,
and with protection and upkeep
of carpets and floors. That’s exactly
what our sinking fund was established to do.”
Until the renovation project is completed, students and visitors will be
directed to side entrances or to the
front of the building.
Stretch your food dollars this
Summer with Double Up Food Bucks
Get more fruits and vegetables
when you spend your SNAP Bridge
Card dollars at participating farmers markets and grocery stores. It’s
easy with Double Up Food Bucks!
For example, if you spend $10
from your Bridge Card at a participating farmers market, we give you
another $10 to buy fresh fruits and
veggies grown in Michigan.
What is Double Up Food Bucks?
Fair Food Network’s Double Up
Food Bucks program doubles the
value of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP
or food stamps) benefits spent
at participating farmers markets
and grocery stores, helping people bring home more fruits and
vegetables, while also supporting
local farmers. How does Double Up work?
Double Up provides SNAP recipients with a one-to-one match to
buy healthy, Michigan grown fruits
and vegetables when they use
their Bridge Card at participating
locations.
Who qualifies for Double Up?
It’s easy! Anyone receiving SNAP
benefits is automatically eligible: if
you have a SNAP Bridge Card, you
can use this program.
What can you buy with Double
Up Food Bucks? Double Up Food
Bucks can only be used to purchase Michigan grown fruits and
vegetables.
How do people sign up? At farmers markets: Before shopping,
SNAP customers should go to the
market office or information booth,
where market staff can help you
get started.
At grocery stores: Cashiers automatically provide SNAP customers
with Double Up Food Bucks when
a SNAP eligible purchase is made.
These Double Up dollars can then
be spent on any Michigan grown
produce.
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Alumni
Congratulations to the Classes of 1966 and 1991!
On Friday, May 20, 2016, the Classes of 1966 and 1991 came together
to celebrate graduating from FPS 25 and 50 years ago. A reception was
held in their honor along with a special ceremony where each participate
received a special anniversary diploma.
After the ceremony, The Fennville Alumni Association held its 1st Annual
Alumni Dance where all FPS Alumni were invited. It was a good turnout
for the first one. We hope to see many more next year.
Class of 1966
Front left->rt: Lester Perkins, Richard Espinoza, Betty (Daily) Hitchcock, Charlotte (Hoggard) Jewson, Barb (Christenson) DeRidder, Sue (Stover)
Armstrong, Toni Gould. Middle left->rt: Tom Rockhill, Leslie (Pandel) Charlton, Richard Boyle, Gary Payne, Marcia (tremler) Kark, Chris (Adkin)
Jones, Don Jones, Linda (Foster) Staalberg, Jackie (Barnes) Teja, Linda (Caperton) Rodriguez, Kathy (Hensley) Forche, Carolyn (Sexton) Niefert.
Back left->rt: Dan Bushee, Brian Clark, Marion (Becker) Haynes, Mick Schorle, Alice (Wahmhoff ) Mow, Neil Van Leeuwen, Lee Hutchinson, Greg
Shaw, Al Schut, Steve Johnson, Dan Madejczyk.
Class of 1991
Scott Phelps. Marc Swartz. Kris Korman Dave Johnson. Scott Hoggard. REUNION : CLASSES OF 1960 & 1961
The combined 55th High School class reunion for 1960 and 1961 will be on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Spectators in Saugatuck. Social hour is at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. with limited menu of beef, chicken, or fish.
Please contact Edie at [email protected] or Jane at (259) 543-4272 by July 1, 2016 if you plan to attend!
If you attended Fennville High School you are welcome to come to an all call reunion at Ralph and Mary
Ann McMahon’s at 2184 58th Street, Fennville, MI. This gathering will be on Sunday, July 24, 2016 from 2
p.m. until 5 p.m. Bring a snack to share, your own drink, and lawn chair.
Pearl Alternative High School
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Presenting the Class of 2016
The Fennville Alternative
High School proudly presents the Class of 2016 and
honored their achievement
on Thursday, June 2nd,
from 6:30-8pm during our
annual graduation ceremony and reception. We had
a wonderful evening celebrating with the graduates,
their family, and friends.
Many thanks to the school
board, superintendent
Weeldreyer, and all Fennville Public Schools’ staff for
the support they’ve given
our program through the
years. A special thanks to
Corey Harbaugh, Director
of Teaching and Learning,
for giving the keynote address to our graduates.
This year’s graduating class’
advice to next year’s students? “Just keep swimming” – from Finding Dori,
“keep pushing, don’t stop,
because at the end, it will
be all worth it!” “Stay focused…Take all the help
and advice you can get.”
“Stay on task, don’t fall
behind, pay attention, and
NEVER give up. Hard work
pays off!” “Keep your mind
on the prize, you’re not
going to graduate just by
looking at the screen. If
you get stuck, ask for help
and keep moving forward.”
“You’re not done when you
get tired, but when you’ve
accomplished it.”
CLASS OF 2016
High School Diploma:
will help him get a full time
job, and hopes for a position on a road construction
crew. He liked that Pearl
offers classes at your own
pace and that you are in
control of your education.
Jiovannie has been a pleasure to have in class, is very
kind, helpful, and skilled in
bilingual communication
and translating. We wish
him all the best in his future
endeavors.
2016. She does not let
courses like Physics and
Algebra 2 slow her down,
she studies carefully, takes
meticulous notes, and
perseveres. Her grades
are always A’s, B’s, or C’s.
She has accomplished her
goal and plans on going
to cosmetology school to
specialize in set make up,
creating looks, creatures,
etc… Her creative flair,
tenacity, and strength of
character will take her far
and we know she can do
anything she sets her mind
to.
Exiting Program to Pursue GED:
Jiovannie Odilon Cleto:
Jiovannie has put in the extra effort needed at the end
of this year to complete his
courses. He’s a responsible
and pleasant young man
that works hard to help
support his family and enjoys spending time with his
nine nieces and nephews.
He knows that the accomplishment of the diploma
Maria Jacqueline
Schreiber: Maria is
the definition of focus,
determination, and hard
work. She has completed
more courses than any
other student this year and
has truly earned her spot
in the graduating class of
everything we’ve asked
of her and although not
officially graduating, she
deserves recognition of
her achievement. She has
excelled as a student in the
Allegan Technical and Vocational Center’s Veterinary
course, completing the full
year with an “A.” Hannah
has also prepared herself
for the updated GED exam,
which she will pursue independently this summer.
She has gone through a
lot to make it to this point,
and we are so proud of her
courage and steadfastness.
She’s an active member of
her church, has done volunteer work, she’s a good
friend, and demonstrates
leadership qualities. She
has the ability to reach her
goals and the resolve to
overcome any obstacles.
Hannah Jean Wohlwend:
Hannah has accomplished
transportation
ATTENTION!
Moms, Dads, Grandpas, Grandmas, Aunts and Uncles
Your school needs YOU!
Fennville Public Schools has immediate openings
for Regular and Substitute School Bus Drivers
Must have or be able to obtain the following:
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL- B) with
School Bus & Passenger Endorsements
Michigan School Bus Driver Certification
Pass Pre-Employment and Random Drug and Alcohol Testing
Certificate of Medical Fitness
Pass Michigan State Police & FBI Criminal Background Checks
Our kids deserve the best!
Contact: John Schlack, Director of Transportation
Phone: 269-561-8131 or Email: [email protected]
Apply at: Fennville Bus Garage, 3 Memorial Drive, Fennville, Ml 49408
6 to Make it Stick!
Research shows that children can lose up to three months of academic progress over one summer vacation.
Reading a minimum of six books can help maintain reading levels while school is out of session.
Just 6
• Choose books that
interest the reader.
• Find books at the library,
bookstore, or swap
with friends!
Just Right
you can
!
read more
How to choose a just right book:
• Open a book to any page and begin reading.
• Each time you come to a word you don’t know, hold up 1 finger.
• After you finish reading the page, check to see how
many fingers you are holding up:
5-Finger Rule:
1
TOO
EASY
2
3
4
JUST RIGHT
5
TOO
HARD
Easy Ways to Help Children Avoid “Summer Slide”
1. Make a list of five easy-to-find
words for your child to look
for on your next shopping trip.
Challenge your child to find each
word before you leave the store
crossing off the words as you go.
Find:
1. Fuji
2. Yogurt
3. Rice
4. Cheddar
5. Cinnamon
2. Make use of “I’m bored!” Since
many children won’t consider
reading for fun unless there is
nothing else to do, make sure there are plenty of interesting
reading materials (books, magazines, etc.) available for those
“I’m bored” moments.
4. Take a family pledge to not watch TV or play video games for
a week and record “unplugged” activities. Plan a celebration
for the end of the week where family members share which
alternatives they liked best, and discuss future cutbacks on
viewing.
5. Create a Summer Memory Book. Use
postcards from places visited and write
what they would like to remember on the
back, or clip pictures from magazines to
glue on index cards. Punch a hole in the
corner of the memory cards and put on
a ring for a keepsake
for your child.
MEMORIES
3. Start written conversations by leaving notes for your child
that include questions so they will write back to you. Example:
“Sarah, way to go on your swimming lessons. What special
thing would you like to do to celebrate?”
Source: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-43092-69358--,00.html
For additonal fun ways to increase reading this summer:
www.gomasa.org/readingnow
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