Fennville PRIDE July 2015 - Fennville Public Schools

July Issue 2015 • Fennville Public Schools • (269) 561-7331 • www.fennville.org •
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Central Office
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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/Star:
5 Memorial Drive
Mitch Overway
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
Food Service:
8 North Street
Director, George Siedis
(269) 561-7231
Fax (269) 561-2356
Facilities:
5 Memorial Drive
Director, Jon Carr
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-7331
Transportation:
3 Memorial Drive
Director, John Schlack
(269) 561-8131
Fax (269) 561-5636
Athletics
Director, Travis Spaman
(269) 561-7241
Fax (269) 561-6901
Community Athletic Center:
Travis Spaman
(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 program, activities or employment. 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
Note from the Superintendent
Dear Parents and District Residents:
As this issue of the Pride again demonstrates, it has been another wonderful year at
Fennville Public Schools! The broad range of accomplishments of our students has been
truly remarkable! Please be sure to check out the numerous articles in this issue as we
celebrate a year of success!
One of the highlights of the year came when Bridge magazine, the online publication of
the Center for Michigan, rated Fennville Elementary as the top-performing elementary
school program in Allegan County! Another validation of the great things happening
was word that Fennville High School has again been named to the US News and World
Report’s listing of the best high schools in America! Please see the related article for more
information. Congratulations to our entire school community for all of their efforts which
have culminated in these wonderful recognitions!
Congratulations also go to our newest Fennville alumni – the members of the Class of 2015!
They have achieved great things during their time with us, and we are looking forward with
great anticipation as they embark on the next stage in their lives!
Summer is also the time for new students to enroll in Fennville Public Schools. Early
registration helps us make the best arrangements 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 24. The first day
of the 2015-16 school year will be Tuesday, September 8.
We hope you are able to take advantage of the upcoming summer to relax and enjoy time
with family and friends. And we look forward to seeing you again in the fall!
Sincerely,
Dirk Weeldreyer
Superintendent
Fennville High School Again Receives
National Recognition!
Fennville High School has again been named as an award winner
in the annual US News and World Report ranking of the best high
schools in America! Of the 849 high schools in Michigan, ten
received a “Gold” ranking, 68 received a “Silver” ranking, and 167
received a ranking of “Bronze”. Fennville High School was named
in that “Bronze” category, putting us among the top high schools in
the state!
Congratulations to our students and staff on again receiving this wonderful recognition!
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
President. . . . . . . . . . .
Vice President. . . . . . .
Trustee. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trustee. . . . . . . . . . . . .
David Johnson
Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . Juliet Michele
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . Julio Almanza
Mark Ludwig
John Raak
Trustee. . . . . . . . . . . . . Tobias Hutchins
Tina Westenbroek
FENNVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS FOR 2015
Dates, Times, and Locations of Board Meetings
Monday, July 20, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
Monday, December 21, 2015
All 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. Unless otherwise posted, all regular
meetings to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room located at 5 Memorial Drive, Fennville, Michigan 49408. For questions, please contact (269) 561-7331.
Community
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Outstanding People For Education Award!
The Allegan County School Boards Association
presented its annual “Outstanding People
for Education” award at their June meeting,
hosted by Fennville Public Schools. Winners
received an award designed by the Allegan
County Communications team and made by
Allegan County high school students.
2015 Paine
Award!
This year’s Paine Volunteerism
Award went to Kim Overhiser.
Mrs. Overhiser is currently the
Athletic Booster President. She
is married to Allen Overhiser, and
they have five children who have
either graduated from, or are attending, Fennville Public Schools.
Mrs. Overhiser can often be seen
volunteering at individual buildings and at many events. Thank
you, Mrs. Overhiser, for all you do!
The individuals receiving recognition for
Fennville were :
Patti DeJonge
Transportation
Deb Morse
Middle School Secretary
Amanda Skellie
Elementary Teacher
Also nominated and recipients of framed certificates were: Melissa Blake, Tom Chatman, Jennifer Lanphear, Hedy
Morse, Leslie Obbink, Mitch Overway, Joanne Romero, George Siedis, Sarah Sliter, and Chad Vandermeulen.
Congratulations to all of our nominees and winners, and thanks for all you do for education in Fennville!
Happy retirement Wishes!
Alice Huyser is retiring after 39 years as an educator
at Fennville Public Schools.
Most of those years were
spent teaching at the elementary level, most recently as the
elementary music teacher.
Alice also served for many
years as the district’s Curriculum Director and Migrant
Program Director. Thank you,
Mrs. Huyser, for everything
you’ve contributed to Fennville Public Schools!
Mrs. Christine Cortright
is retiring after 20 years of
teaching at Fennville Public
Schools. Most recently, Mrs.
Cortright taught third grade.
She has also served for several
years as the Later Elementary
Student Council Advisor.
Thank you, Mrs. Cortright, for
your years of service to FPS!
Congratulations to Mrs. Linda
Coney, who is retiring after
15 years at Fennville Public
Schools. Mrs. Coney taught
Kindergarten and 1st Grade,
as well as spending some time
at the Middle School. Best
wishes for your retirement,
Mrs. Coney!
This year Mrs. Kathy Nee
decided it was time to retire after twenty-five years
of teaching middle school
art. While at Fennville,
Kathy was always bringing
new and exciting features
to her art classes. She
was very active with the
Goose Festival Art Show
as a means of displaying
our awesome student work. Over the years she
has had numerous art clubs expanding the skills of
our young artists, as well as serving as a sponsor of
the Ski Club.
Kathy brought pride, leadership and creativity to
the middle school and her talents will be greatly
missed. She and her husband plan to sail from
Michigan to the Caribbean and beyond over the
next five years, living exclusively on their sailboat.
Bon Voyage, Mrs. Nee!
Denny VanPlew joined the Fennville Public Schools Transportation Department family
in 2002 as a full-time bus driver and has been an essential part of our winning team.
Denny’s positive friendly attitude has made him one of our best. He has always taken
great pride in our school system and the care of its equipment. For the past several
years, Denny has made sure that the entire fleet is washed on a regular basis protecting
the district’s investment and helping to project a positive image of our school as the
fleet traveled to and through other communities. Denny’s attendance and dedication
to the safety of our students has been second to none, as he has been at work with a
smile each and every day for the past 12 years. It has been a genuine pleasure to have
Denny with us and we wish him all the best as he enjoys his retirement!
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Elementary School
Field Day!
5th Grade World Tour
For the last several weeks, Mr. Samuel’s 5th Graders
have been researching, drafting, planning, creating,
and publishing a report on a country. After all their
hard work they presented their completed projects
to the 2nd graders. Some students even brought
food from their countries to share (including candy
from Finland, Sweden and Spain, juice from Brazil
and even cookies from Egypt). They put a lot of
time and effort into these projects and the final
presentations gave them a sense of pride and
accomplishment. Thank you to all the parents who
helped out at home too!
Thank You, Fennville Educational Foundation!
The Fennville Educational Foundation mini-grant program has supplied the
5th grade students at Fennville Elementary with alternative and enriching
texts to use along with our American History units. The mini-grant program, Thank you again to the Fennville Educational Foundation for their support,
along with a science grant from the Perrigo Corporation, has also provided and willingness to provide new and enriching opportunities for our
students with a much needed upgrade in habitats for our frogs. The kids Fennville students!
love coming in every morning trying to find where the frogs are. The new,
larger, more accurate terrariums provide a better observation tool and
window into the frog’s daily lives.
Elementary School
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Family Reading Night!
Students at Fennville Elementary exceeded
expectations for this year’s “March is Reading
Month” by doing lots of independent reading,
listening to guest readers, enjoying a decorated library, and participating in various reading
incentives.
The culminating event was Family Reading
Night, which had a special non-fiction focus.
Held on March 26th, Family Reading Night
gathered more than 400 people! Families
learned about reading tips and the importance of reading often at home. Because of
the non-fiction focus, families were also able
to experience reading through science centers
organized by the MSU Extension/4H in Allegan County, and the Michigan Mathematics
and Science Centers Network/Allegan AESA.
The students’ favorite part of the evening was
when they were able to choose TWO books to
take home with them!
Reading is always important, but was certainly
celebrated in March. Thank you for continuing
to encourage your students as readers and
supporting Fennville Elementary Family Reading Night.
RIF Quilt
Each year our third grade students create a quilt to benefit the RIF (Reading
is Fundamental) program. This year’s quilt featured pictures of things
dealing with Michigan drawn by our students. Thanks to Ms. Voss, the
elementary art teacher, we had lots of great pictures! These pictures were
then transferred to quilt squares, and were made into two quilts by Alice
Stevens and Sally Stevens. The third graders sold $609.40 of tickets for the drawing! The top seller
in the entire third grade was Emily Pitts. Other top sellers were: Azalia
Sauceda-Canchola, Taylor Correa, Avery Bennet, Kaitlyn Pendergrass, and
Brandon McGee. Ms. Zblewski’s class led the way selling more than 1100
tickets and got to break a piñata as a reward! The winners of the quilts
were: Erin Pietsch and Richard Walker. The money raised each year from this drawing helps the library provide free
books for every second and third grade student. Thank you to the entire
Fennville community for their support of this great program! Left to right: Kaitlyn Pendergrass, Taylor Correa, Azalia Sauceda-Canchola, Avery Bennet,
and Emily Pitts. (Absent: Brandon McGee)
Left to right: Kaitlyn Pendergrass, Taylor Correa, Azalia Sauceda-Canchola,
Avery Bennet, and Emily Pitts. (absent Brandon McGee)
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elementary school
Thank You Fennville Educational Foundation!
During Reading Intervention time, Mrs. McKean’s kindergarteners have
loved using the equipment from the Listening Station funded by a
Fennville Educational Foundation Mini-grant. We have enjoyed listening to stories together using a docking station. We
have enjoyed listening to
stories on our own using
the personal C.D players.
We’ve also enjoyed using
the headphones to listen
to stories and build skills
with i-pads. There has been
a lot of extra reading fun
since we have added our
Listening Station. Thank
you, Fennville Educational
Foundation.
Thank You!
The Kindergarten students would like to thank the Fennville Education Foundation for
the new additions to our classroom libraries! With your grant we were able to add more
non-fiction and vocabulary-rich text to our classrooms. The student’s love the books that
have real pictures of things they see all around them! The books have been used both
during our new reading curriculum time as well as our reading interventions. They have
become a great resource for our grade level. Thank you from our newest readers!
Middle school
MS Honor Roll
3rd Quarter
6th GradePrincipals List (All A’s)
Ashly Benedict
Rachel Haywood
Maci Judge
Alyson Swingle
Bailey Winsemius
6th GradeHonor Roll (A’s & B’s)
Maritza Aguilar
Fred Estrada-Arriola
Rylan Clark
Aaliyah Cordova
Easton Deroo
Ulises Diaz
Genesis Echevarria
Ace Flores
Joel Gonzalez
Marsha Gonzalez
Vanessa Guerra
Alexis Hoggard
Richard Hughes
Aalaziah Kimber
Monica Garcia-Lopez
Colton Maccune
Karina Martinez
Alexis Melching
Jonathan Mendoza
Cielo Morales
Ryan Nolan
Jesus Rojas-Novoa
Cian Ortega
Brody Peterson
Michaell Ponce
Jesus Martinez-Rosas
Everardo Salamanca
Juan Sanchez
Amalia Suarez
Katlynn Trevino
Addison Wentzell
7th grade
Principal List (All A’s)
Selena Capman
Coryne Howard
Parker Machan
Yulissa Martinez
7th GradeHonor Roll (A’s & B’s)
Connor Barnes
Roberto Bloom
Naomi Brown
Taylore Cole
Madison Dalton
Raymundo Diaz
Adam Hernandez
Morgan Latchaw
Alonna Lee
Diogenes Urioso-Lopez
Jose Madrid
Malia Marquez
Julie Mendoza
Enedelia Morales
Luke Obbink
Ethan Slawson
8th GradePrincipal’s List (All A’s)
Adriana Almanza
Alexis Clark
Ashlynn Cluchey
Jace Cossey
Danielle Davis
Jovanna DelaRosa
Nataly Grose
Macy Ilmberger
Julie Lara
Matthew Mcallister
Jessica Mendoza
Clay Rosema
Austin Scovill
8th Grade
Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
Antonio Aguilar
Nadia Allen
Alyssa Beeson
Vanessa Deltoro
Jovita Almazan-Gonzalez
Matthew Gooding
Kambria Knikelbine
Cody Lemay
Allison Martin
Tabitha Martinez
Yessenia Martinez
Mikinsey Maya
Alison McKellips
Maya Ortiz
Audiel Perez Jr.
Violet Price
Ana Gabriela BarreraRodriguez
Analilia Peralta - Salinas
Matthew Sanchez
Tigris Street
Hunter Yetzke
6th GradePrincipals List (All A’s)
Becky Ajcuc
Ashly Benedict
Ulises Diaz
Rachel Haywood
Alexis Hoggard
Maci Judge
Alexis Melching
Bailey Winsemius
6th GradeHonor Roll (A’s & B’s)
Maritza Aguilar
Ramses Arispe
Fred Estrada- Arriola
Rylan Clark
Kilie Cobb
Aaliyah Cordova
Uziel Delgado
Easton Deroo
Genesis Echevarria
Lizeth Flores
Cruz Calderon-Flores
Marsha Gonzalez
Logahn Howard
Gail Logsdon
Monica Garcia-Lopez
Eduardo Mendoza, Jr.
Jonathan Mendoza
Christian HuynhMendoza
Cielo Morales
Ryan Nolan
Jesus Rojas-Novoa
Malachi Nyland
Cian Ortega
Brody Peterson
Monserrat Pinon
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4th Quarter
Jesus Martinez-Rosas
Everardo Salamanca
Juan Sanchez
Juan Serrato, Jr.
Amalia Suarez
Alyson Swingle
Tanner Tabor
Kaylynn Trevino
Elijah Vallejo
Addison Wentzell
Andrew Zachery
7th Grade
Principal List (All A’s)
Coryne Howard
Parker Machan
7th Grade
Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
Naomi Brown
Selena Capman
Christal Castillo
Adriana Clark
Taylore Cole
Adeline Crace
Raymundo Diaz
Eliza Covarrubias-Gracia
Emilee Garlock
Adam Hernandez
Jacquelen Jaimes
Isreal Jones
Morgan Latchaw
Alonna Lee
Jose Madrid
Malia Marquez
Yulissa Martinez
Julie Mendoza
Enedelia Morales
Ethan Slawson
Fennville Middle School –
Students of the Month
The following students were nominated by their grade level
teachers for exhibiting good character and being hard workers in the classroom. Hop’N Restaurant of Fennville bought
them lunch to celebrate the occasion. Congratulations and
keep up the good work!
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
6th Grade
Genesis Echevarria
Fred Arriola Estrada
Aly Swingle
Ramses Arispe
Bailey Winsemius
Ryan Nolan
Rachel Haywood
7th Grade
Alonna Lee
Adam Hernandez
Malia Marquez
Jose Madrid
Naomi Brown
Andry Estrada
Rebbeckah Smith
8th Grade
Shay Beeson
Mikinsey Maya
Ashlynn Clutchey
Cody Lemay
Erik Korman
Julie Lara
Audiel Perez
8th Grade
Principal’s List (All A’s)
Ashlynn Cluchey
Jace Cossey
Danielle Davis
Macy Ilmberger
Matthew Mcallister
Clay Rosema
Austin Scovill
8th GradeHonor Roll (A’s & B’s)
Nadia Allen
Adriana Almanza
Alyssa Beeson
Leah Boerigter
Jovanna DelaRosa
Nataly Grose
Christopher Hicks
Julie Lara
Tabitha Martinez
Mikinsey Maya
Alison McKellips
Jesscia Mendoza
Maya Ortiz
Analilia Peralta-Salinas
Hunter Yetzke
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Middle School
7th Grade Camp Fundraiser
Fennville Middle School’s 7th grade students held a unique fundraiser in an effort to
raise money for their trip to Camp Pendalouan. Each middle school staff member
had a container into which students placed money. The five teachers whose containers raised the most money had to do something silly during the staff vs.student
basketball game on April 2. Ms. Zdybel sang the National Anthem, Mr. Dusek wore
a crown and tutu, Mrs. Blake dyed her hair purple, Mrs. Raak did the hokey pokey
during half-time, and Mr. Okma wore make-up.
Simultaneously, 7th graders hosted a half-time challenge. Students purchased tickets
and then were randomly chosen to take several shots (free throw, 3-point, and halfcourt) during half-time. Each shot corresponded to a prize.
Thanks to all for their support of our 7th graders camp experience!
Annual D.C. Trip
On April 19 sixty-six of our 8th grade students left for the annual class trip to Washington D.C. The group was blessed with safe travels and
beautiful spring weather.
En route to Washington D.C., the students had the opportunity to stop in Gettysburg, PA for a day. While there they were able to learn about
the Battle of Gettysburg, and how it 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 Washington was packed with visits to many important historical sites and monuments. They were also given time to tour the
Holocaust Memorial, the National Archives, and many of the Smithsonian Museums. For the first time in a few years students were also able to
tour Ford’s Theatre where President Lincoln was assassinated.
A favorite for many of the students who attended was Arlington National Cemetery where they were able to witness the changing of the guard
ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Another highlight of the trip was when our students had the opportunity the shake the hands
of dozens of WWII veterans who happened to be at Arlington at the same time as us.
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. Each year this trip benefits from donations and grants from generous people in our community who help keep us running.
Thanks so much for your tremendous support!
High School
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HS Zoology
Zoology is a survey of the animal kingdom and is a dissection-based class at Fennville High School. Ms. Bartig’s
students work through detailed color sheets, a tray survey
of preserved specimens (they research the specimens’ Phylum, Class, Order, and other information), and notes for the
Phylum. Each category culminates in a dissection.
The class starts with microscopic Protozoa, then moves to
macroscopic specimens. Macroscopic categories include
Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Annelids, Molluscs,
Arthropods, Echinoderms, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles,
Aves, and finally Mammals. The class includes dissections
of Ascarias worms, Earthworms, Clams, Crayfish, Grasshoppers, Starfish, Perch, Dogfish, Bull frogs, Rats, and Fetal
Pigs. Comparative anatomy is stressed throughout the
class, both between animals and comparisons are made
to human anatomy.
It’s a great class to explore science “hands-on” by doing, not
just reading about it. The class also helps prepare the students for biology-based classes and fields of study in college.
Choirs And Band Shine! Mr. Andrews’ Hair Turns Pink!
In February, the Fennville High School Fenntastics and Fennville High School Chamber Choir both received a rating of “Excellent” at district festival.
Following up on this success, the Chamber Choir moved on to State Festival held on Friday, March 27th at Portage Central High School. After
another fantastic performance, the group received an “Excellent” rating as a large ensemble. Soloist Hailey Martin also did very well and received
an Excellent in her performance as a soprano soloist. Abigail Beissel and Luis Martinez both performed well also, and received ratings of “Good”
on their solos.
Also in February, the Fennville High School Concert Band participated in District Band Festival at Jenison High School. They turned in an excellent
performance and brought home a First Division (Superior) rating for the first time on over a decade! The band was the one of only two bands all
day who received straight “I’s” for their performance from the panel of judges!
Mr. Andrews had previously challenged the band that
if they earned a First Division rating, he would allow his
hair to be dyed. In the accompanying photo, you can
see the result of Mr. Andrews’ fulfillment of this pledge,
as his hair was turned into a bright shade of pink in
honor of the band’s achievement!
Congratulations to our wonderful music program for
their many accomplishments this year!
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high school
A Message of Hope: Making a Difference
in Students of Hispanic Origin
An outstanding group of middle and high school students recently attended the Hispanic Youth Leadership Conference hosted at Hope College
in February of 2015. Students of Hispanic origin are the targeted audience for this annual conference although all students are welcome. Issues
that are discussed are pertinent to students of Latino origin, particularly concerning making plans to further their education beyond high school.
The speakers’ messages hit home with Fennville students; they talked about issues regarding college attendance and some of the challenges that
are faced by some Latinos being the first generation to obtain a high school diploma and beyond. Their heartfelt messages were especially engaging since many of the speakers had defied the odds by attending college in spite of obstacles like poverty, previous drug usage, dropping out of
high school, gang involvement, and other at-risk behaviors. The speakers’ message was that was they themselves had managed to rise above their
circumstances and that other students could too. It was a great day!
High School Honor Roll
Freshmen:
Anderson, Maegan
Bellenger, Douglas
Brenner, Mackayla
Burgett, Hernan
Burt, Alexis
Clark, Kylie
DeLuca, Toni
DeRoo, Madyson
Fuller, Michael
Galiger, Josie
Gomez, Yajaira
Griffin, Braden
Latchaw, Molly
Morales, Matthew
Osgood-Nieboer, Samuel
Perez, Angel
Rosas, Estevan
Salamanca, Maite
Serrato, Jan
Tietsort, Alexander
Vandyke, Kamryn
Sophomores
Aguilar, Destiny
Allen, Jada
Baker, Cayla
Brenner, Kiefer
Burt Kiley
Canfield, Hannah
Castillo, Rebeca
Castle, George
Chappell, Amanda
DeLaRosa, Carolos
DeLucas, Maria
DeMann, Anna
Dragan, Garrett
Espino, Rosa
Garcia, Andres
Korman, Mathew
Laguna-Perez, Emily
Latchaw, Marissa
Marriott, Adam
Martinez, Vanessa
Morales, Kimberly
Morales, Allyson
Novoa-Rojas, Liliana
Orozco, Francisco
Palencia, Dan
Perry, Tara
Phelps, Kelsey
Pinon, Alejandra
Raak, Madison
Romero, Licet
Saylor, Lauryn
Suarez, Nathan
Juniors:
Aalderink, Dylan
Pantoja, Eliya
Beissel, Abigail
Schneider, Hannah
Brown, Artemis
Scovill, Aaron
Cossey, Lindsay
Soriano, Maribel
Davis, Taylor
Suarez, Esmeralda
Erlandson, Jessica
Tillery II, Bobby
Gort, Alison
Guzman Shaw, Hunter
Machan, Tori
Martin, Hailey
Maya IV, Miguel
McKellips, Danielle
Meza, Cynthia
Morse Clifford
Morse, Jacob
Nickoles, Jessica
Overhiser, ales
Overhiser, Kelsy
Overhiser, Kortny
Seniors:
Albin-Nash, Seith
Allen, Lashoune
Almanza, Aurora
Almanza, Hannia
Brown, Rowan
Chappell, Allison
DeJonge, Sydney
Herscovici-Scherman, Ruth
Herscovici-Scherman, Naomi
Judge, Hope
Martinez, Jose
Mayou, Catlyn
Mendoza, Angela
Mojica, Siclali
Null, Mariah
Overhiser, Aaron
Palencia, Maria
Patterson, Angelo
Phillips, Megan
Stephens, Christopher
Taylor, Haven
Zugel, Kira
Salmon in the Classroom
This year Fennville High School has been a participant in the
Michigan DNR’s Salmon in the Classroom program. Schools
receive approximately 200 Chinook Salmon eggs in the fall,
raise and care for the fish throughout the school year, and
release the young salmon smolts into a local river in May. Care
of the young fish and tank maintenance was done by several
interested students and National Honor Society (NHS) members under the supervision of Ms. Bartig.
The months of work involved came to fruition on Monday,
April 27 when Ms. Bartig, Fennville High School students, and
students from the 5th and 6th grade went to New Richmond
Bridge County Park and released 97 salmon smolts into the
Kalamazoo River. From here the fish will make their way out to
the Atlantic Ocean and travel all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
In about 3-5 years, hopefully some of our salmon will return to
the river near the park and mate.
In addition to letting the fish go, the elementary students
were also able to learn from nine lab station activities set up
by the high school tudents. The stations give students the
opportunity to learn more about science, nature, and man’s
interactions with nature. It was a great, science-filled, fun day!
athletics
FENNVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2015 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 19. Cost: 10.00
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 12,
2015. COST: $10.00
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, 2015.
COST: $10.00 per participant.
CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK CAMP
Participants will learn a variety of conditioning drills, field events and strategies
for distance running competition. Camp Coordinators: Jeff Sexton, Varsity Cross
Country Coach & Candi Dykstra, Varsity Track Coach. Equipment Required:
Gym Shoes and Shorts. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 12, 2015.
COST: $10.00
FALL YOUTH FOOTBALL/CHEER INFORMATION
FLAG FOOTBALL
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.
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.
IF YOU SUSPECT A CONCUSSION:
1. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION RIGHT AWAY – A health care professional will be able to decide how serious the concussion is and
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
“tough it out” often makes it worse.
2. 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
having a second concussion. Young children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults.
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
•
•
•
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:
•
•
•
•
One pupil larger than the other
Is drowsy or cannot be awakened
A headache that gets worse
Weakness, numbness, or decreased
coordination
•
•
•
•
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.)
HOW TO RESPOND TO A REPORT OF A CONCUSSION:
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 evaluating for concussion. During recovery, rest is key. Exercising or activities that involve a lot of concentration (such as studying, working on
the computer, or playing video games) may cause concussion symptoms to reappear or get worse. Students who return to school after a
concussion may need to spend fewer hours at school, take rests breaks, be given extra help and time, spend less time reading, writing or
on a computer. After a concussion, returning to sports and school is a gradual process that should be monitored by a health care professional.
Remember: Concussion affects people differently. While most students with a concussion recover quickly and fully, some will have symptoms 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
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 14, approximately
6:00PM—7:15PM.
Post Mark ON or Before: September 9, 2015—$20.00 Post Mark AFTER:
September 9 —$30.00 AFTER: September 14, 2015—NO REGISTRATION
ROCKET FOOTBALL
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 EQUIPMENT NEEDED (jersey and pant cotlors will be black.) Practices
start the week of August 10, 2015. Games start September 12. Coaches will contact participants prior to the first week of practice.
Post Mark ON or Before: August 10, 2015—$40.00
Post Mark AFTER: August 10, 2015—$50.00
**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 7. Coaches will contact participants prior to the first week of practice.
Post Mark ON or Before: Sept 4, 2015—$25.00
Post Mark AFTER: Sept 4, 2015—$35.00
Summer Football Camp
Kids Camp (K-8th Grade) will be Monday, July 20-Thursday, July 23
from 5:30-7:00 pm at the practice field. Pick up registration forms
for the kids camp at the CAC or from Mrs. Cossey.
JV and Varsity Team Camp will be Monday, July 13 - Friday, July
17 from 5:00-8:00 pm. If you have any questions, contact Coach
Sackett @ [email protected]
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Athletics
Softball Team Wins District Championship!
The Fennville Varsity softball team was scheduled to compete
in district play on Saturday, May 30th, but Mother Nature was
not willing to cooperate as rain postponed district play to
Monday, June 1st. Fortunately, the first day of June turned
out to be a championship day for the Blackhawks as they
came away with the District 74 championship in Division 3!
The Blackhawks started their day with a semi-final game
against their rivals from the north, Saugatuck. The Indians
jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead, but that did not phase the
Hawks. The Blackhawks’ bats were hot, and their base running was aggressive! They quickly erased that one run deficit
and turned it into a 13-1 mercy of the Indians. Next, they advanced to the district finals versus a 27-win Watervliet team
that had beaten the Hawks twice earlier in the season. The
girls rode the momentum of the semifinal game into the district final, and came away with a 10-6 win over the Panthers. This district championship is the third for the softball program, and the first since 2011. Congratulations, ladies!!!
community
FPS Students Work Together to Assist Reforestation
On Friday, April 24, Fennville students and the Allegan Conservation District
worked together to reforest a section of the Fennville school forest property
located within the Allegan State Game Area with over 600 white pine seedlings. The planting was a celebration of National Environmental Education
Week (April 19-25), Earth Day (April 22), and Arbor Day (April 24) all rolled into
one. Students were led by Shawn Kelly, Conservation District Forester for the
Allegan, Barry, and Ottawa Conservation Districts, and provided with information regarding the importance of proper forest management activities. Justin
Burchett, Program Manager for the Allegan Conservation District, planned
and facilitated the event.
About 25 students from Fennville High School teamed up with Mrs. DeRoo’s
fourth grade class and planted all of the seedlings in about two hours Friday
morning. Teams of two HS students and two 4th grade students spread out
over an area that had recently been harvested to plant the seedlings.
Consumers Energy and Michigan International Speedway are providing
50,000 trees to be planted across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, part of their
joint effort to get On Track to a Greener Michigan.
alumni
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Congratulations to 25 and 50 Year Alumni!
A reception and special ceremony was held on May 22, 2015 in honor of the Class of 1965 and the Class of 1990. Each alumni mem-ber in
attendance received a god or silver anniversary diploma. Char (Welder) Mohr, Richard Jordan, and Dennis Van Plew spoke to the Class of 1965 and
Thelma (Clark) Howard sang “Greatest Love of All” by Whitney Houston to her classmates of 1990. Thank you to all those classmates, family, and
friends who attended this very special event. We look forward to next year when we will be honoring members of the Class of 1966 and 1991!
Class of 1965
(L to R) Back row Harry Van Lonkhuyzen , George Aguilar, Russell Latchaw, Robert Schultz Dougas Aalderink, John Roscyk, Richard Haynes,
Ward Hansen, Craig VanVoorhees, Dennis Van Plew, David Campbell, Chuck Green, Walter Johnson, Kenneth Barnes, Juanita (Ford) Bridges.
Second row Beverly (Dalton) Aguilar, Robert McGee, Char (Welder) Mohr, Carol (Cerveny) Earl, Paulette (Fazer) Clouse, Kennlyn (Hamlin) Long,
Roberta (Stevenson) Schorle, Richard Jordan, Shirley (Mars) Nykerk. Front: Vince DeAngelis, Linda (Webb) Wilcox, Connie (Sexton) Clarey,
Robert Overhiser Constance (Keag) James, Connie (Wolters) Brown, Nancy (Vojvodic) Stokes, Diane (Wozniak) Jepsen, Kathleen (Gould) Yankee
Class of 1990
Front row (L to R): Jodi Moreno, Dianne (Rahrig) Sisson, Thelma (Howard) Carter, Devi (Zecklin) Davis, Jamie (Langston) Schaefer,
Louise Bushee. Second row (L to R): Casandra (Martinez) Garpow, Leah (Babbitt) Ilmberger, Paul Latchaw, Robin (Earl) Phelps, John
Solomon, Sharon (Templeton) Montgomery, Carmen Esquivel. Back row (L to R): Cindy Shaw, Shelby (Sperry) Dewitt, Shannon (Fuller)
Allen, Kathy Kamphuis) Smith, Ted Klug, Terri (Tillery) Ray
Class Of 1985 Reunion
The Class of 1985 is having a casual get together on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
at Brad & Lou (Kiss) Fries, 2945 56th Street, Fennville. B.Y.O.B & a snack to share. RSVP by Saturday, July 18,
2015 to Lou (Kiss) Fries at (269) 561-5527.
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pearl ALTERNATIVE/Adult EDUCATION
Student of the Month Awards
The staff of Pearl Alternative High School
and STAR Family Literacy are proud to
announce the recipients of the last three
student of the month awards. Selections are made based on the three “A’s”:
Academics, Achievement, and Attitude.
The students are given recognition and a
special certificate. Through the generosity
of Linda Barnes, owner of the Fennville “Hop
N” restaurant, we are able to give a free large
pizza to each winner. The March, April, and
May award winners have all shown steady
progress and focus in class.
March: Hannah Wohlwend Hannah is always willing to help others and
we see definite leadership qualities in her personality. She’s also a great
cook and often volunteers to bring cupcakes and food for STAR Family
Literacy baby showers and other parties. Achieving her high school diploma is important to her because “it gives me a sense of accomplishment.”
She enjoys the ability to work at her own pace and keeps her mind on
the knowledge that her diploma will open up opportunities for a good
job. In her spare time, she likes reading, fishing, and card games and she
loves horses. For seven months she volunteered her time at a local church
daycare (Love, Inc.). She now works weekends at a family-owned business called “Off the Beaten Path” (formerly Sidetrack) bar and restaurant.
April: Maria Schreiber Maria is one of our top credit earners this year,
completing five Edgenuity classes since starting the alternative program
in December! She is excited about her new summer job at Hooptie Scootie
We are located on campus at Fennville Public Schools
in the building beside the bus garage.
We offer a YEAR ROUND play based/hands on program along
with a nurturing environment where a child can learn, discover and
develop according to their own individual needs.
Before and after school care is available as well as care on early
release days, 2 hour delay days and on days with no school.
We provide homework help, individual attention,
and creative discovery for school-aged kids.
Family Discount for Two or More Children (Full time)
10% on the lower tuition
*DHS payments accepted
(Call us to see if you qualify)
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 6:00PM
in Saugatuck. Her future plans may include
cosmetology school or other post-secondary training. Maria has a unique style and
a fun and friendly personality. In class, she
always keeps to her work and participates
fully. Keep it up, Maria!
May: Jorge Ocampo Jorge is another top
credit earner, completing four Edgenuity
courses so far, with two more close to being
finished. We’re very impressed by his daily
progress and focus on his classes. He is quiet
in class and keeps to his work. Getting the
high school diploma is important to him because he “wants to have a
good job when I finish school.” He likes the program because “you can
finish your classes faster.” One of his long term goals is to be a music
producer. He likes making music and playing basketball and soccer.
S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Comes to
Pearl Alt. HS New to our line-up of classes this year is a S.T.E.M. class
called TRAC. The TRAC program, developed by Michigan Department of
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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.
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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 additional fun ways to increase reading this summer:
www.gomasa.org/readingnow
FENNVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR
August
31
September
1
7
8
October
20
21 22
November
5
6
25-27
December 21-31
January 1
4
29
February 16
17
19
22
March
15
17
31
April
1-8
11 May 30
June 9
10
Professional Development for Staff 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Professional Development for Staff 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Open House 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
6-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
K-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
K-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
9-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
End of First Marking Period
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Professional Development for Staff
THANKSGIVING BREAK – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
HOLIDAY BREAK - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
HOLIDAY BREAK – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
School Resumes
End of Second Marking Period – HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS
Students dismissed at 11:05 a.m.
Full Day for Staff
K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Professional Development for Staff
9-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
9-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
End of Third Marking Period
SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
School Resumes
MEMORIAL DAY – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS
Students dismissed at 11:05 a.m.
Full Day for Staff
Half Day for Staff
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