fennville pride - Fennville Public Schools

Fennville Pride
August Issue 2012
•
Fennville Public Schools
•
(269) 561-7331
•
www.fennvilleschools.org
OPEN HOUSES
First Day For
Students Is
September 4,
2012
Fennville Middle School
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Fennville Elementary and Fennville High School
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
CENTRAL OFFICE HOURS:
7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Office will be closed if there are extreme weather conditions.
HORARIO DE LA OFICINA DEL SUPERINTENDIENTE
Lunes a Viernes 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Esta oficina estara cerrada si las condiciones del tiempo son muy severas.
2
Central Office:
5 Memorial Drive
Central Office
Superintendent
Dirk Weeldreyer
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
Note from the Superintendent
Dear Parents and District Residents:
Fennville Elementary:
8 Memorial Drive
Principal, Albert Lombard
K-2 (269) 561-7236
Fax (269) 561-7271
3-5 (269) 561-7231
Fax (269) 561-2356
Fall is my favorite time of year as the days begin to shorten and the weather begins to
cool. Those changes mean that another school year is just around the corner, and as
always, we are preparing to make it a great one! Fall sports teams and the marching
band have begun to practice. Our custodial and maintenance crews have given the
buildings a thorough cleaning and completed several projects. Our teaching staff has
begun preparing their rooms for students. It’s an exciting time!
Middle School:
1 Memorial Drive
We look forward to seeing you at our before-school Open Houses, scheduled as follows:
High School:
4 Memorial Drive
Principal, Kim Zdybel
(269) 561-7341
Fax (269) 561-2143
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Wednesday, August 29
Tuesday, August 28
Wednesday, August 29
4:30-6:30 p.m.
4:30-6:30 p.m.
4:30-6:30 p.m.
(269) 561-7241
Fax (269) 561-6901
Please make plans to attend!
Special Education:
5 Memorial Drive
Director, Wendy Dubuisson
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
At our Open Houses this year, you will undoubtedly see some new faces. We have had
some changes in our staffing and have been busy seeking out talented individuals to
fill our open positions.
Migrant/Bilingual:
5 Memorial Drive
Secretary, Alice Rodriguez
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
One departure from our staff that occurred during the summer was that of our high
school principal, Mrs. Amber Lugten. After eight years as principal and four years prior
to that as a teacher in the district, Mrs. Lugten has made the decision to stay home with
her young and growing family. She has been a tremendous asset to the district, and her
dedicated, caring leadership will be very much missed. We wish her all the best, and
hope to still see her at many activities! As of this writing, we have begun the search for
our next principal and hope to have that individual on board early in the school year.
Adult Ed/Alt. Ed:
5 Memorial Drive
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-8630
Food Service:
8 North Street
Director, Barb Elenbaas
(269) 561-7231
Fax (269) 561-2356
Facilities:
5 Memorial Drive
Director, Jon Carr
(269) 561-4832
Fax (269) 561-5792
Transportation:
3 Memorial Drive
Director, John Schlack
(269) 561-8131
Fax (269) 561-5636
Athletics
4 Memorial Drive
Director, Travis Spaman
(269) 561-7241
Fax (269) 561-6901
Community
Athletic Center:
Travis Spaman
(269) 561-2708
(269) 561-6901
Fennville Public Schools stands ready to welcome any new students! Parents may register new students in the Central Office (located behind the Middle School) until school
offices open for regular hours beginning Monday, August 20. The first day of the 201213 school year will be Tuesday, September 4.
We are constantly seeking ways to improve our program, and we welcome your participation! Many great opportunities for involvement exist at every level. Please contact
your school’s office to find out more about ways that you can be part of the action!
Working together, we will make the upcoming school year a great one!
We look forward to a great year! See you soon!
Sincerely,
Dirk Weeldreyer
Superintendent
Fennville Public Schools
Board Of Education Meetings
Website: www.fennvilleschools.org
Follow us on face book
www.facebook.com/fennvillepublicschools
For 2012
July 16, 2012
August 20, 2012
September 17, 2012
FHS Alumni: www.tiny.cc/FennnvilleAlumni
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,
Wendy Dubuisson
October 15, 2012
November 19, 2012
December 17, 2012
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.
Congratulations Retirees!
We would like to congratulate the following Fennville staff members
who have retired. We thank them for their years of dedication and
service to the Fennville Public Schools and our students!
Mike Cortright
Pat Gibson
Kathy Kirby
Teacher
Teacher
Elementary Principal
22 years
23 years
14 ½ years
Central Office
3
4) The District has established the following information about each stuFennville Public Schools utilizes certain pesticide products from time to dent as directory information and will make it available upon a legitimated
time at its various school buildings and facilities. Some are applied by request unless a parent, guardian, or adult student notifies the Records
contractual vendors and a few are applied in accordance with the Pesti- Control Office in writing within 10 days from the date of this notification
cide Act of 1976. Any district, parent, guardian, or care provider desiring that they will not permit distribution of any or all information:
information regarding these pesticides or who wish to be notified prior to
A. Name, address, and telephone number;
scheduled applications may complete the following request and mail it to
B. Date and place of birth;
Jon Carr, 5 Memorial Drive, Fennville, MI 49408.
C. Photograph;
PESTICIDE PRIOR NOTIFICATION REQUEST
D. Major field of study;
School: ____________________________________________________
E. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports;
Parent/Guardian _____________________________________________
F. Height and Weight, if a member of an athletic team;
Student Name: ______________________________________________
G. Date of attendance, date of graduation, and awards received;
Address ____________________________________________________
H. Any other information the District considers would not be harmful or
City:____________________________State: ____Zip Code: __________
an invasion of privacy, if disclosed.
Home Phone: _________________Work Phone ____________________
5) A copy of the Board of Education’s policy and the accompanying Dis❑ I would like to be notified whenever a pesticide application is made.
trict regulations are available at the Fennville Public Schools. There
will also be a person available to answer any questions concerning the
SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT
policy or regulations.
Fennville Public Schools recognizes and abides by the standards of the Safe
PESTICIDE CONTROL ACT
and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug Free Workplace
Act. These standards prohibit the unlawful manufacture, possession, use,
sale, distribution, or concealment of illegal drugs and alcohol in school
programs, school vehicles, school premises, and at school sponsored activities on and off school property. Drugs include all controlled substances
as defined by law, as well as “look-alike” drugs, steroids, and alcohol. These
standards apply to all FPS students. We urge students, parents, guardians,
and care providers to work hand-in-hand with our district to ensure that
these important standards are upheld.
ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT
In July 2012, Villa Environment completed a regularly scheduled inspection of all remaining asbestos-containing materials in district facilities. The
inspections performed by district personnel are part of our Management
Plan. Asbestos materials were confirmed in the high school building. They
were found to be in good condition and present no danger to students,
staff, or visitors. If any changes occur, employees and parents will be
promptly notified. Parents who wish to review the district’s Management
Plan may do so by contacting the Facilities Director, Jon Carr, 5 Memorial
Drive, Fennville, MI 49408 (269) 561-7331.
The Fennville Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, height,
weight, marital status, or handicap. Inquiries regarding this policy may
call (269) 561-7331. Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxialiary aids and
services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Annual Notification Letter
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that each year school
workers and building occupants receive notification about asbestos activities such as response actions and inspections. The purpose of this correspondence is to meet those requirements and familiarize you with the
asbestos-related activities that have been conducted at the school during
the past year.
Management Plan - The existing Management Plan was developed and
finalized in the 1988 and updated since. It is located in the Facilities Directors off ice and is available for review; Jon Carr, 5 Memorial Drive, Fennville,
M I 49048 (269) 561- 4832. There is no asbestos related construction work
planned for this school year. We have been removing fire doors from the
NOTIFICATION ON DIRECTORY INFORMATION
In compliance with Federal regulation, FPS has established the following High School over the past year which may have become damaged to prevent any disturbance of the core materials and continue to monitor the
guidelines concerning student records.
1) Dirk Weeldreyer is the Records Control Officer for the District and is doors for potential damage. There is only non friable asbestos material in
responsible for the processing and maintenance of all student records. the High School and Middle School except for a small amount of pipe inHis office is located at 5 Memorial Drive, Fennville, MI 49408 and can be sulation that is enclosed within the hard ceiling in the Middle School and
not accessible to the students and staff.
reached at (269) 561-7331.
2) Each student’s records will be kept in a confidential file located at the Periodic Surveillance - The AHERA (the EPA law governing schools) regulabuilding offices for that grade. The information in a student’s record will be tion requires surveillance of the condition of asbestos containing materiavailable for review only by the parents or legal guardian of a student, an als every six months. This monitoring is current and being conducted (in
adult student (18 years of age or older), and those designated by Federal January and July each year) by an EPA trained consultant, Villa Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Law or District regulations.
3) If not satisfied with the accuracy of the records or the District’s compli- The AHERA regulation requires a three-year re-inspection (detailed review)
ance with the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, a parent, guard- of the condition of asbestos containing materials in all school buildings.
ian, or adult student has the right to request a change or addition to a The most recent re-inspection was performed in July 2012 with the next
re-inspection due in July 2015. This monitoring is being conducted by Villa
student’s records, and to:
Environmental Consultants, Inc.
A. Obtain a hearing with District Officials, or
B. File a complaint with the U.S. Office of Education
Questions regarding asbestos-related issues may be directed to Richard P.
Family Policy Compliance Office
Villa, Villa Environmental Consultants, Inc., 408 West Main Street, Benton
US Department of Education
Harbor, M I 49022, 269-927-2434.
400 Maryland Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20202-4605
4
Elementary
Summer Migrant Program
Fennville’s summer migrant program provided both educational and outreach opportunities for 64 students from June 18 through July 30. The curriculum focused
on literacy, math, science and social studies during the thirty day program. A new
math program was introduced for the shortened program.
Students had the opportunity to work in a newly planted garden which contained
cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, corn, basil, dill, parsley and chives. They made dill
dip for the cucumbers, sour cream and chives for baked potatoes and caprese
salad (tomatoes, basil & mozzarella cheese). The students enjoyed the sampling
of our harvest.
Students also experienced swimming at the Allegan Aquatic Center, concerts and
the green market at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. The green market day
included comparing tastes of canned or frozen food to fresh, interviewing and
recording conversations with the farmers and observing a food demonstration
from a local chef.
At the end of the program a Fiesta dinner was held which hosted over 120 students and their families. The students presented a showcase of what they learned
this summer. The evening concluded with a piñata for the children.
Back to
School!
Middle School
Middle School Planners –
Organized and Responsible
Welcome New Middle
School Spanish Teacher!
Zenia Sustaita is a recent graduate of Western
Michigan University. She is originally from Pullman and graduated from Bloomingdale. She
is extremely enthusiastic about working with
students and making a positive difference.
This coming school year the Fennville Middle School will
be making the use of student planners mandatory. Students will be required to fill out their planners daily and
have them signed by a parent once a week. The program is
designed to assist students with the development of better study habits. It will also serve as a means of communication between parents and teachers.
Being organized and being responsible for your studies
are the foundation for being successful in school.
More information will be mailed home in August.
High School
5
SAC Award Winners!
Congratulations Southwestern Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference Students!
Each year every SAC school is able to present five students with the esteemed award of Academic
All-Conference. To be selected for this honor, students must have high grade point averages as
well as high scores on their ACT tests. The 2012 recipients of this honor for Fennville High School
were: Alyssa Nelson, Emily Schneider, Rachael Shields, Nicole Bell, and Heather Pitcher.
FHS Announcements:
The High School office will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, August
20, 2012 and will be open from 7:00 a.m.
until 3:30 p.m. The office will be closed on
Friday, August 31, 2012 and Monday, September 3, 2012 . We ask that all schedule
changes be made prior to the first day of
school, September 4, 2012. Thank you!
Welcome New High School
Science Teacher!
Welcome New Band
Director!
Kyle Cooper grew up and has always lived in
West Michigan. He attended Zeeland West
High school and then attended GVSU and
graduated in December of 2011. Prior to graduating he went to Ecuador for two months to
teach abroad which he states was a great experience. He has coached football for Zeeland
West the past six years and will be the JV head
footall coach for Fennville this year which he
is very excited about. He is looking foward to
getting to know the students and staff better
and have a great year teaching physics and
physical science!
Band Director: Paul Andrews is a graduate of
Grand Valley State University. He comes very
highly recommended from area band authorities. He is organized, talented and very hard
working.
6
Athletics
%R\V9DUVLW\6RFFHU
6$
6RFFHUIHVW#
.DODPD]RR&KULVWLDQ $0
78
+ROODQG&DOYDU\
:
6DXJDWXFN
0
+RSNLQV :
/DZWRQ :
*REOHV 78
1HZ%XIIDOR
7+
%HUULHQ6SULQJV
6$
&RORPD $0
:
0DUFHOOXV
0
+DUWIRUG :
%DQJRU 0
6$&7RXUQDPHQW 7+
6$&7RXUQDPHQW#*REOHV
6$
6$&7RXUQDPHQW#*REOHV
$0
0
%ODFN5LYHU
'LVWULFW7RXUQDPHQW 9DUVLW\)RRWEDOO
7+
7+
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
RU
%XFKDQDQ3DUHQW¶V1LJKW
:DWHUYOLHW
/DZUHQFH
/DZWRQ 0DUWLQ
%DQJRU+RPHFRPLQJ
6DXJDWXFN
*REOHV %ORRPLQJGDOH
'LVWULFWV +RPH
+RPH
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
+RPH
+RPH
$ZD\
$ZD\
7%$
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
$ZD\
$ZD\
+RPH
+RPH
+RPH
$ZD\
$ZD\
+RPH
+RPH
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
-XQLRU9DUVLW\)RRWEDOO
:
%XFKDQDQ
:
:DWHUYOLHW
7+
/DZUHQFH
7+
/DZWRQ 7+
0DUWLQ 7+
%DQJRU 7+
6DXJDWXFN
7+
*REOHV 7+
%ORRPLQJGDOH
$ZD\
+RPH
$ZD\
+RPH
$ZD\
$ZD\
+RPH
+LJK6FKRRO&URVV&RXQWU\
78
6RXWK+DYHQ:DUQHU&DPS $ZD\
)
:D\ODQGDW:D\ODQG06
$ZD\
7+
+DUWIRUGDW9%)DLUJURXQGV $ZD\
6$
6DXJDWXFN0W%DOG\&KDOOHQJH $ZD\
0
7KRUQDSSOH.HOORJJ*XQ/DNH $ZD\
6$
)HQQYLOOH2SHQDW:LQHU\ +RPH
:
+DUWIRUGDW9%)DLUJURXQGV $ZD\
7+
'HOWRQ.HOORJJ*LOPRUH&DUH0XVHXP $ZD\
:
/DZUHQFH $ZD\
6$
2WVHJR,QYLWDWLRQDO $ZD\
:
*REOHV $ZD\
6$
$OOHJDQDW$OOHJDQ06
$ZD\
7+
%ODFN5LYHUDW5LGJHSRLQW&KXUFK$ZD\
:
'HFDWXU $ZD\
)
$OOHJDQDW0DUWLQ6SHHGZD\ $ZD\
RU
5HJLRQDO7RXUQDPHQW7%$
7%$
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
$0
30
$0
30
30
30
$0
30
$0
30
30
30
-XQLRU+LJK&URVV&RXQWU\
7+
+DUWIRUG $ZD\
6$
6DXJDWXFN0W%DOG\&KDOOHQJH$ZD\
0
7KRUQDSSOH.HOORJJ*XQ/DNH $ZD\
6$
)HQQYLOOH2SHQDW:LQHU\ +RPH
:
+DUWIRUGDW9%)DLUJURXQGV $ZD\
7+
'HOWRQ.HOORJJ*LOPRUH&DUH0XVHXP $ZD\
:
/DZUHQFH $ZD\
:
*REOHV $ZD\
6$
$OOHJDQ-DPERUHH $ZD\
$0
%ODFN5LYHUDW5LGJHSRLQW&KXUFK $ZD\
7+
:
'HFDWXU $ZD\
30
$0
30
$0
30
30
30
30
30
30
+RPH
$ZD\
+RPH
+RPH
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
+RPH
+RPH
$ZD\
+RPH
$ZD\
$ZD\
30
30
30
30
30
+RPH
7%$
30
$ZD\
30
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
+RPH
$ZD\
+RPH
+RPH
$ZD\
+RPH
$ZD\
+RPH
$ZD\
$ZD\
+RPH
+RPH
+RPH
7%$
$0
$0
30
30
30
30
$0
30
30
30
30
30
30
$0
30
30
30
30
30
$0
$ZD\
$ZD\
+RPH
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
+RPH
+RPH
$ZD\
$ZD\
+RPH
+RPH
$ZD\
$ZD\
+RPH
+RPH
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
$0
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
0
0LGGOH6FKRRO)RRWEDOO
:
6DXJDWXFN6FULPPDJH
:
6DXJDWXFN
:
/DZUHQFH :
*REOHV :
0DUWLQ
:
%DQJRU :
%ORRPLQJGDOH
$ZD\
0LGGOH6FKRRO6RFFHU
+ROODQG&DOYDU\
9DUVLW\9ROOH\EDOO
6$
/DZWRQ,QYLWDWLRQDO 1RUWKSRLQWH&KULVWLDQ,QYLWDWLRQDO
78
78
%ODFN5LYHU7UL
7+
6DXJDWXFN4XDG
78
'HFDWXU4XDG
7+
6DXJDWXFN
6$
=LRQ&KULVWLDQ,QYLWDWLRQDO
78
)HQQYLOOH4XDG
7+
0DUWLQ
78
*REOHV3DUHQW¶V1LJKW
7+
%DQJRU 78
%ORRPLQJGDOH
7+
6DXJDWXFN
6$
+RSNLQV,QYLWDWLRQDO 78
0DUWLQ 7+
*REOHV 78
%DQJRU 7+
%ORRPLQJGDOH
:
6$&0DNHXS
6$
6$&7RXUQDPHQW 'LVWULFW7RXUQDPHQW -XQLRU9DUVLW\9ROOH\EDOO
:
%ODFN5LYHU7UL
7+
6FKRROFUDIW
:
)HQQYLOOH4XDG
:
/DZUHQFH4XDG
7+
6DXJDWXFN
0
6DXJDWXFN4XDG
7+
0DUWLQ
78
*REOHV 7+
%DQJRU 6$
%DQJRU,QYLWDWLRQDO 78
%ORRPLQJGDOH
7+
6DXJDWXFN
78
0DUWLQ 7+
*REOHV 78
%DQJRU 7+
%ORRPLQJGDOH
7+
6$&&URVVRYHU
7
Athletics
0LGGOH6FKRRO9ROOH\EDOO
0
6DXJDWXFN
:
0DUWLQ 0
*REOHV :
%DQJRU 0
%ORRPLQJGDOH
:
6DXJDWXFN
0
0DUWLQ
:
*REOHV 0
%DQJRU :
%ORRPLQJGDOH
+RPH
+RPH
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
$ZD\
+RPH
+RPH
$ZD\
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
)HQQYLOOH3XEOLF6FKRROV
)DOO$WKOHWLF6FKHGXOH
6FKHGXOHV6XEMHFW
WR&KDQJH
XSGDWHG
IHQQYLOOHVFKRROVRUJ
Sport Physicals
A friendly reminder to all student athletes who plan on participating in sports during the 2012-2013 school year. In order to
participate you must have a valid and up to date sports physical
on file in the athletic office. A valid physical must have taken
place after April of 2012. Physical forms can be printed off of
the schools website, picked up in the high school main office or
at the administration building. If you do not have a physical on
file you cannot even begin practice so make sure you get your
physical complete and turned in as soon as possible. Look forward to seeing you on the playing surfaces this athletic season,
GO HAWKS!!!
Miscellaneous
Get A Jump On Lunch!
Apply For Free/reduced Meals Online!
Parents can go online to complete the annual Free/Reduced Meal
Benefit Application! Simply go to the Fennville Schools website at
www.fennvilleschools.org and click on Food Services. On the Food Services page you will find the link for the Lunchapp.com, once there, follow
instructions to complete your students meal benefit application online.
You can also go directly to www.Lunchapp.com to complete your family application. If you do not wish to complete your application online,
complete the paper application which will be available at the beginning
of school. Be sure to submit a new application before the end of September, 2012. All students who received meal benefits at the end of the past
school year will continue to receive those benefits until a new application has been submitted or September 30, 2012, whichever is first. Only
one application per family needs to be submitted, be sure to include all
household members on the application.
LUNCH PRICES 2012/2013
Elementary
Breakfast: Free
Lunch: $1.95
Reduced Lunch: $.40
Milk: $.45
Middle/High School
Breakfast: Free
Lunch: $2.15
Reduced Lunch: $.40
Milk: $.45
Student lunch account balances transfer from the end of the last school
year. If you would like to know your child’s lunch account balance, please
call or email Barb Elenbaas, Foodservice Director, at (269)561-7331 x 4262,
[email protected]. Please remember that the lunch accounts need
to be prepaid or the student must have cash. At the Elementary and Middle Schools, students are allowed to charge 2 lunches before given a PBJ
lunch. With increased costs, this is necessary for the lunch program to be
self-supporting. We appreciate your diligence to be assured your child’s
lunch account does not go into arrears. If you would like to go online to
see what your student’s lunch balance is or see what they are purchasing
in the cafeteria you can sign up for an account on sendmoneytoschool.
com. You can do this easily from the Fennville Schools website on the
Food Services page. You will need to have your students ID number that
is used for their lunch account, you can obtain this by emailing or calling
the foodservice office.
Fennville School Foodservice Department offers healthy food choices to
all students. We strive to help with the nutritional education of children.
All menu and ala carte items served in the cafeterias are evaluated for
their nutritional value.
Address or Phone Number Change?
If you have recently moved, please contact your student’s school to update your
address and phone number information. It is critical that the school offices have
accurate information on file in case of an emergency. It is also important to update emergency contact information for your student as well. If an adult comes to
the office to speak to your child or pick them up for an appointment, your child
WILL NOT be released if that adult’s name is not on the contact information.
8
Community
ONLINE AUCTION
Thursday, August 23, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fennville Public Schools
To View and Bid on Items visit:
biddergy.com
(click on Fennville Public Schools)
Personal (hands on) Inspection:
August 22, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pickup day:
August 24, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
430 First Street
(The old bus garage located on First Street, behind the Huntington Bank)
Questions: Jon Carr, Facilities Director (269) 561-4832
9
Alumni
Class Of 1942
The Class of 1942 has been plan- The class has held a reunion every
ning its 70th reunion. Wow….70 five years since 1942 at various
places including the Tara (now a
years!
condo complex), the Westshore
Graduation for the Class of 1942
Golf Course (now closed), the Butwas just five months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor with the ler, the Skyline (now Spectators),
WWII just getting under way. Many and the Dutch Mill in Grand Junction (now closed).
classmates entered the military service. Entering the Navy were Jack Over the years, the class has beKing, Cliff Paine, Laurence Sackett, come scattered over the U.S. from
Willard Nelson, Norman Burch, and California, New Jersey, Florida, MinVerda (Menold) Hews.
nasota, Illinois, and Michigan. As of
this date, there are 14 class memEntering the Army was Harold
bers left. They are:
“Denny” Naughton and Robert
Lorisz. Homer “Diz” Earl entered the Ann (Holthof ) Adkin, Verda (MeMarines and Charles Heavilin en- nold) Hews, Virginia (Gretzinger)
Dewent, Olga (Chinalski) Hikido,
tered the Air Corps.
Betty Ruth Randolph, Dora (Watts)
After the war (1947) the class held
Boyle, Leah (Godfrey) Jacobs, Louise
their first reunion at the County
(Rasmussen) Sagady, Lorraine (BeaPark on Lake Michigan. The notice
gle) Wallace, Donna (Sargent) Beery
for the reunion was on a penny
Heavilin, Harold (Denny) Naughton,
post card and stated “Bring your
Max Kiernan, Homer “Diz” Earl, and
own lunch!”
Charles “Chuck” Heavilin, Sr.
Class Of 1954
The Class of 1954 began with a freshman class of 51 students and ended
up with only 38 students at the time of graduation. As of today they have
8 classmates who have passed away.
The Class of 1954 has been holding reunions every five years. On their
40th reunion, (1994) Lester and Cindy Rawson gave every attending class
member a red brick from the old school building.
FHS Class Of ‘63 Potluck Fundraiser
The FHS Class of ‘63 will be hosting their annual potluck dinner in
hopes of raising money for their
Class of ‘63 Scholarship.
Over the past six years, the FHS
Class of ‘63 has awarded ten $500
scholarships to graduating seniors.
We take pride in the fact that we are
the only class to have established a
scholarship. Thanks go out to all of
you who have supported our fundraising efforts. In addition to our
scholarships, we have also donated
In 2004, class members and their spouses begun to meet once a month
money to the high school choir, the at Spectators in Saugatuck. Many times there would be anywhere from 20
Wes Leonard Heart Team, the Fen- to 30 in attendance including retired staff, Sam and Ada Morehead, Ron
nville United Methodist Church, and Mary Hesche, Jane Vandenberg, Marsha Tucker, and Matt Szkopiec.
Classmates came from Fennville, Douglas, Allegan, Kalamazoo, West Olive,
and the Fennville District Library.
Grand Junction, Holland, and Albion.
If you are unable to attend but
would like to donate to the FHS
Class of ‘63 Scholarship, please
make your check payable to: Fennville Public Schools Educational
Foundation and mail to Kathy McMahon, P.O. Box 1074, Fennville MI
49408 or to Joyce Jones, 1925 Katheryne Lane, Fennville MI 49408.
FHS Class Of ‘63 Potluck Dinner
WHERE: Fennville United Methodist Church, 5849 124th Avenue
WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 2012, Doors open at 5 p.m.
Dinner at 6 p.m. Entertainment at 7 p.m.
Kicking off our entertainment will be the band 13 Days featuring Taylor
Lopez on guitar, Ben Shriel on the drums and Alex Bailey playing bass.
There is a page in their 1954 yearbook (the Reflector) that is marked DEDITaking the stage after 13 Days will be Aisling Hernandez, a freshman at- CATION and under that is the Class of 1954 picture with Burrell DeYoung,
tending Black River. Aisling will be singing along with playing her guitar the class sponsor. Under the picture it reads:
and violin.
The Annual Staff, the Faculty, and underclassmen of the Fennville High
Ending our entertainment for the evening will be the Fennville High School wish to dedicate this Edition of our annual to the Senior Class of
School Choir, The Fenntastics, under the direction of Mrs. Jocelyn Leon- “54”.
ard.
When you walk down the “Alumni Hall” you can see the past, you see the
Please bring a dish to pass and your own non-alcoholic beverage if you present, and you can just imagine what you see in the future. ……”Fenwould like something other coffee or water. If you need further informa- nville Pride.”
tion, please call or e-mail the following people:
Kathy Christie McMahon, 269-561-5252 [email protected]
Joyce Billings Jones, 269-543-4601 [email protected]
“Like us” at www.tiny.cc/FennvilleAlumni
10
Transportation Schedule
School Bus Transportation Schedule - By Street
STREET ADDRESS RANGE
107th
107th
109th
109th
109th
109th
110th
111th
111th
112th
113th
113th
113th
113th
113th
114th
115th
116th
116th
116th
116th
116th
116th
117th
117th
117th
118th
118th
118th
118th
118th
118th
118th
119th
120th
120th
120th
120th
121st
121st
122nd
122nd
122nd
122nd
123rd
123rd
124th
124th
124th
124th
124th
124th
124th
124th
124th
PICK UP TIME
5800 - 6000
6:49 AM
6200 - 6400
6:37 AM
4800 - 5200
6:50 AM
5300 - 5500
7:00 AM
5500 - 5600
7:03 AM
5800 - 6400
6:43 AM
5200 - 5400
6:55 AM
6000 - 6200
7:02 AM
6200 - 6400
6:58 AM
4800 - 5400
6:42 AM
5400 - 5600
7:02 AM
5600-6200 (even #’s) 7:05 AM
5601-6199 (odd #’s)
6:55 AM
6200 - 6400
7:00 AM
6400 - 6600
6:50 AM
6700 - 7000
7:10 AM
5900 - 6000
6:57 AM
5100 - 5600
6:46 AM
5600 - 5800
7:09 AM
6000 - 6200
7:04 AM
6200 - 6500
7:10 AM
6500 - 6600
6:35 AM
6600 - 6800
7:15 AM
4900 - 5100
6:52 AM
5300 - 5600
6:45 AM
5600 - 5800
7:11 AM
4600 - 5100
6:54 AM
5200 - 5400
6:42 AM
5400 - 5500
7:00 AM
5600 - 5700
7:13 AM
6200 - 6500
6:32 AM
6500 - 6800
6:46 AM
6801 - 7000
7:00 AM
6400 - 6800
6:50 AM
5200 - 5400
6:39 AM
5500 - 5600
7:05 AM
5700 - 6200
7:10 AM
6200 - 6800
6:40 AM
5800 - 5900
7:03 AM
6600 - 6900
6:56 AM
4800 - 5300
7:03 AM
5300 - 5600
7:15 AM
5400 - 5500
6:55 AM
6300 - 6800
7:01 AM
5000 - 5300
7:18 AM
5300 - 5400
7:12 AM
4900 - Deanne
7:01 AM
5400 - 5700 (odd #’s) 7:11 AM
5600-Deanne (even #’s)7:05 AM
5801 - 6199 (odd #’s) 6:30 AM
5800 - 6200 (even #’s) 7:25 AM
6300 - 6600 (even #’s) 7:22 AM
6301 - 6799 (odd #’s) 6:38 AM
6800 - 7000
6:35 AM
Deanne-5400 (odd #’s) 7:20 AM
BUS #
STREET ADDRESS RANGE
PICK UP TIME
17
17
5
7
7
17
5
9
3
5
5
9
9
3
3
1
17
11
16
17
3
3
1
11
11
16
11
11
16
16
3
1
1
1
11
16
5
1
3
21
11
12
4
21
12
12
4
15
12
15
1
1
21
15
12
126th 5400 - 6200
126th 6200 - 6300
126th 6300 - 6400
126th 6400 - 6800
127th 6000 - 6300
127th 6300 - 6500
128th 5400 - 5600
128th 5700 - 5800
128th 5800 - 6000
128th 6400 - 6500
130th 5400 - 5600
130th 5700 - 5800
48th 1200 - 1300
48th 1700 - 1800
48th 1800 - 2200
49th 900 - 1200
51st 1600 - 1800
52nd 1800 - 2000
52nd 2400 - 2600
52nd 900 - 1000
53rd 2200 - 2400
53rd 900 - 1000
54th 1000 - 1300
54th 1700 - 1800
54th 1800 - 2000
54th 2000 - 2200
54th 2200 - 2300
54th 2300 - 2400
54th 2400 - 2600
54th 2700 - 2800
54th 900 - 1000
55th 1800 - 2000
55th 2200 - 2400
55th 2400 - 2500
55th Ravenswood - 900
55th Mac St - 1100
56th 1300 - 1598 (even #’s)
56th 1301 - 1599 (odd #’s)
56th 1800 - 2000
56th 1601 - 1799 (odd #’s)
56th 1600 - 1800 (even #’s)
56th 2500 - 2800
56th 2800 - 3000
56th 900 - 1300 (even #’s)
56th 901 - 1299 (odd #’s)
57th 2800 - 3000
57th or Wilson 1800 - 2400
58th 1100 - 1300
58th 1600 - 1700
58th 2100 - 2400
58th 2400 - 2600
58th 2600 - 2800
58th 2800 - 3000
58th 700 - 900
59th 1300 - 1500
7:05 AM
6:31 AM
7:04 AM
6:49 AM
7:02 AM
7:13 AM
6:35 AM
6:40 AM
6:59 AM
7:08 AM
6:44 AM
6:49 AM
6:45 AM
6:57 AM
7:00 AM
6:48 AM
6:50 AM
6:40 AM
6:55 AM
6:53 AM
7:10 AM
6:50 AM
7:00 AM
6:43 AM
6:58 AM
6:36 AM
7:14 AM
7:06 AM
7:10 AM
6:38 AM
6:52 AM
7:05 AM
6:52 AM
7:12 AM
7:05 AM
7:02 AM
6:50 AM
7:10 AM
7:07 AM
7:15 AM
7:08 AM
6:32 AM
6:44 AM
6:30 AM
7:05 AM
6:48 AM
7:17 AM
7:05 AM
7:10 AM
7:25 AM
7:00 AM
6:35 AM
6:58 AM
6:48 AM
7:00 AM
BUS #
STREET ADDRESS RANGE
PICK UP TIME
15
21
19
15
19
19
4
19
19
19
4
19
5
11
11
5
11
11
4
5
12
7
5
11
16
11
12
11
15
4
7
16
4
15
7
5
16
16
16
16
16
4
19
9
7
19
16
9
16
1
15
19
19
17
17
59th 2200 - 2400
60th 2700 - 2800
60th 700 - 1500
62nd 1100 - 1300
62nd 1300 - 1600
62nd 2000 - 2400
62nd 2400 - 2600
62nd 2600 - 3000
62nd 700 - 900
62nd 900 - 1100
63rd 2200 - 2400
63rd 2400 - 2600
63rd 2600 - 2700
63rd 2700 - 3000
64th 2200 - 2600
64th 2600 - 2800
64th 700 - 900
64th 900 - 1600
64th 1600 - 1800
64th 1800 - 2200
65th 1600 - 1800
66th 1100 - 1600
66th 1600 - 1800
66th 2000 - 2400
68th 1600 - 2000
68th 2100 - 2400
68th 2400 - 2600
70th 1400 - 2000
70th 2300 - 2400
Dogwood 5299
El Court Drive
Fennville Street 100 - 200
Lakeland Drive
Lyons Market 124th
Nadeau Drive 5300 - 901
(approved stops)
New Richmond
Old Allegan 2600 - 3000
Pepperbrook and 65th
Pullman Health 55th/109th
South St.
W. Fennville St. 200 and west
Walters St.
BUS #
7:25 AM
7:00 AM
6:52 AM
7:00 AM
7:05 AM
7:12 AM
6:30 AM
7:19 AM
6:35 AM
6:57 AM
7:10 AM
6:35 AM
7:03 AM
7:16 AM
6:55 AM
7:06 AM
6:40 AM
6:55 AM
7:05 AM
7:10 AM
6:35 AM
6:40 AM
7:20 AM
7:22 AM
6:43 AM
6:42 AM
6:47 AM
7:05 AM
6:40 AM
7:10 AM
6:50 AM
7:15 AM
7:25 AM
6:45 AM
1
19
17
9
3
17
21
19
17
3
21
21
19
19
15
19
17
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
21
15
1
15
4
19
21
1
15
6:55 AM
6:47 AM
6:45 AM
7:10 AM
6:45 AM
7:15 AM
7:25 AM
7:16 AM
7
19
4
19
7
21
19
21
Transportation
2012 – 2013 School Bus Drivers & Route Numbers
Route #1
Route #3
Route #4
Route #5
Route #7
Route #9
Route #21
Mrs. Phelps
Mr. Broe
Mrs. Boerkoel
Mrs. Fernandez
Mrs. Goodell
Mr. Corwin
Ms. Sackett
Route #11
Route #12
Route #15
Route #16
Route #17
Route #19
Mrs. Liebbe
Mr. Merleau
Mr. Schut
Mrs. Schlack
Mrs. Zugel
Mr. VanPlew
11
Discipline on the School Bus
We could attempt to list all of the things your child can’t
do on the bus but it’s much easier for them to understand if we explain what they can do. For their safety,
all students must remain seated, facing forward, and be reasonably quiet. Silence is required at Rail Road Crossings.
We cannot stress enough how important it is
for students to be on their best behavior.
John Schlack – Director of Transportation
Jerry Oetman – Head Technician
Transportation Information for Parents
This school year we have made only minimal changes to our school bus routes to
assure an efficient and safe start to our school year. If you have any questions, the
Transportation Office phone number is 269-561-8131 or you can email Director John
Schlack at [email protected]
Below are some easy to follow rules for safe student transportation.
1. Parents are responsible for their children until they are aboard the school bus.
2. Students must be waiting at their assigned bus stop. The bus will not wait for tardy
students.
3. Students ready to board the bus must wait until the bus is fully stopped and has the
RED overhead flashers activated
4. Students may ride only their assigned bus to and from their assigned bus stop. We
cannot accommodate occasional or last minute changes in your child’s bus stop. It’s
just not safe. If you have an emergency, contact the office to make arrangements to
have your child remain at school until you or your designee can come to pick them
up.
5. Parents are responsible for making sure someone is at the bus stop to receive young
children.
Disturbances on board the bus can distract
the driver. Insubordinate behavior will not
be tolerated and the bus driver is authorized
to suspend a student’s riding privilege immediately for
any form of disrespect or serious misconduct.
Please understand that the bus drivers have been instructed that they cannot have a meeting with you at
the bus stop. If you have questions or concerns to discuss with the driver, please call the Bus Garage to make
an appointment.
Thank you for allowing us to safely transport your children.
Sincerely,
John Schlack
Director of Transportation
Community
Fennville Focus Kids Child Care and
Learning Center
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
Enroll your child today! Call Melissa Wentzell, Center
owner/director at: (269)561-2458 or cell # (616)485-2525.
Para ayuda en espanol pregunte por Bernice Herrera:
(269)206-2013.
Fennville Co-Op
Preschool
Fennville Co-op preschool
has openings for
3 and 4 year olds.
Contact Melissa Wentzell
at 616-485-2525.
Highway Clean-up
A hearty Fennville thank you to Robin Phelps, Julie Cossey, Jeff, Jill and Gene Raywood for
their efforts in the summer highway cleanup effort on M89. The weather cooperated with a
light cloud covering and pleasant temperatures. We found no big surprises but did manage
to fill up seven trash bags. We are hoping that those who drive into Fennville will find their
trip just a little more pleasant. Once again, thanks to all those involved in the cleanup of our
stretch of highway. Blackhawk spirit and Blackhawk pride live!
Happy Birthday Intermediate School Districts!
The 2012-13 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of intermediate
schools districts. Michigan’s 57 intermediate school districts (ISDs) or regional educational service agencies (RESAs) were created by the legislature to bring about high
quality and equitable educational opportunities to students and schools throughout the state. In this region the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency provides
services to the local districts in Allegan, Fennville, Glenn, Hopkins, Martin, Otsego,
Plainwell and Wayland.
Over the next year several special events are planned to highlight the work that
AAESA is doing in our communities. For more information on what AAESA is
doing to accomplish the work of public education visit their web site www.
alleganaesa.org.
Fennville Public Schools
5 Memorial Drive
Fennville, Michigan 49408
Non-Profit Org
US Postage
Paid
Fennville, MI 49408
Permit 12
POSTAL
PATRON
Enjoy the final days of summer!