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Fennville Pride
June Issue 2012
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Fennville Public Schools
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(269) 561-7331
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www.fennvilleschools.org
Alyssa Nelson, Salutatorian
Guadalupe Moreles-Sanchez, Valedictorian
CENTRAL OFFICE SUMMER HOURS:
8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Office will be closed if there are extreme weather conditions.
HORARIO DE LA OFICINA DEL SUPERINTENDIENTE
Lunes a Viernes 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Esta oficina estara cerrada si las condiciones del tiempo son muy severas.
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Central Office:
5 Memorial Drive
Central Office
Superintendent
Dirk Weeldreyer
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
Fennville Elementary:
8 Memorial Drive
Principal, Albert Lombard
(269) 561-7236
Fax (269) 561-7271
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!
Congratulations to the new members of the Class of 2012! 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.
Middle School:
1 Memorial Drive
Principal, Kim Zdybel
(269) 561-7341
Fax (269) 561-2143
High School:
4 Memorial Drive
Principal, Amber Lugten
(269) 561-7241
Fax (269) 561-6901
Special Education:
5 Memorial Drive
Director, Wendy Dubuisson
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
Migrant/Bilingual:
5 Memorial Drive
Secretary, Alice Rodriguez
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
As we look ahead to the fall, Fennville Public Schools stands ready to welcome any 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 20.
Adult Ed/Alt. Ed:
5 Memorial Drive
Principal, Amber Lugten
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-8630
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!
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
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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,
Wendy Dubuisson
As of this writing, our summer programming is underway. 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!
We hope you enjoy the beautiful summer weather with family and friends, and look
forward to seeing you again in the fall!
Sincerely,
Dirk Weeldreyer
Superintendent
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Elementary
Elementary Students
Compete Successfully!
Approximately sixty students participated in the
Aquafina Hit/Pitch/Run contest. The following
students have advanced to the Sectional
Competition in Richland, Michigan on June
3rd . Hailey Martin, Amanda Chappell, Trevor
Westenbroek, Adam Overhiser, Cody Phillips,
Cameron Downer, Jace Cossey, Austin Scovill,
Brody Peterson, Blake Aalderink, Jaguar Rastall,
Easton DeRoo, Ben Peterson, Nolan Ortega, Tyler
Schut, Eddie Mendoza, Cadence Mix-Dean, Macy
Ilmberger, Mariah Rodriguez, and Rebecca Tello.
Great Job to everyone and good luck!
In the Hershey’s Track and Field Competition the
following students have advanced to the state
track meet in Holt, Michigan the last weekend in
June. Faith White 100 m and 400 meter dash, Julie
Mendoza 400 m and 200 m dash, Melissa Flores
800 m dash, Adamaries Lemus softball throw,
Danica Pallet (Martin) 200 m and standing long
jump, Dylan Schut softball throw, 100m and 200m
dash, Kasey Losik standing long jump, Aaron Scovill
softball throw, standing long jump, and 200m dash,
Cody Obbink standing long jump, 400 m and 100m
dash, Austin Scovill softball throw, Daniel Brady
standing long jump, Eduardo Mendoza 400 m
dash, Christian Mendoza-Huyhn 50 m dash, Steven
Mendoza-Huyhn 800 m dash, Robert Strong 200
m dash, Coryne Howard softball throw, 50 meter
dash, and 100 meter dash. Congratulations to all
that participated and good luck in Holt!
Julissa Sanchez & Jace Sabyan
Logan Luft, Joey Garcia, Raquel Martinez,
Jodee Suarez.
Thank you Garden Club!
Thanks to the Saugatuck Douglas Garden Club for giving every kindergartner a pine tree sapling again this year. Julissa Sanchez and Jace Sabyan are excited to go home and plant them.
Kindergarten
Field Trip!
Fennville Elementary received approximately
$2,600 in grant money through Fuel Up to Play 60
and the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. With
the funds students had fruit smoothies, yogurt/
fruit parfaits, and had taste testing with a variety
of dairy products, grains, vegetables, and fruits.
The funds were also used to purchase shoe tokens
for the mileage club and sport stacking cups. We
would like to thank our 15 fifth grade students for
taking the role to implement the FUTP 60 program.
They did a great job!
The Kindergartners took a fun
field trip to Tuesink’s pony
farm. A big THANK YOU to
Cowhill Yacht Club for a grant
to help pay for the transportation for our trip.
Thank You Fennville Educational
Foundation
Thank you to the Fennville Educational Foundation for the grant given for “A Leap
Into Reading” for our Kindergartners! We love to read with the TAG readers and to
build words on the word builders! The Scribble & Writes have helped us to practice
our letters and shapes too! It is wonderful to be able to bring new exciting technology to our young students! Thanks for your support with literacy in the classroom!!
Go Blackhawks!
From Mrs. Niemyjski & The Ladybug Class
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Elementary
Fennville Educational Foundation – We Thank You For Our Grant!
The second graders in Mrs. Chappell’s and Mrs. McGee’s classrooms would like to thank the Fennville Educational Foundation for the wonderful and much needed reading and math manipulatives added to their classrooms this year.
The reading supplies purchased from the Fennville Educational grant were chosen to supplement the Daily 5 best practice, listening to
Reading. The classrooms received 4 personal CD players, batteries, and a set of wonderful picture books with CDs. The students really
enjoy listening to, and reading along with the awesome picture books.
The math manipulatives purchased from the Perrigo Math and Science Grant were chosen to provide additional practice with the second
grade math curriculum through the use of games. Math at My Seat and Second Grade Math Library games highlight 2nd grade skills such
as adding, subtracting, comparing numbers, measuring, probability, graphing, and geometry.
These reading and math supplies offer fun and extra practice on skills that are needed for the students’ success in third grade. Thank you
again Fennville Educational Foundation for allowing us the opportunity to build on our student’s strengths and help them conquer their
weaknesses with these amazing and helpful additions to our classrooms.
Thank You Fennville Educational Foundation
Thanks to their generous gift to my class I have been able to purchase “Tag Readers” and books for my class. These “Tag Readers” are providing opportunity for my class to take several different approaches to reading, based on their skill level. Along with the readers I was also
able to purchase several sets of books that focused on the skills that we are teaching in Kindergarten; long and short vowel sounds and
Sight-words. My hope, through this grant, is to provide as many opportunities for the girls as possible with books in their hands. I want
them to gain an appreciation for reading and learning to read. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to sharing this gift with
future classes.
From Mrs. Schmidt
Elementary
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Fennville Students Benefit From
S.P.L.A.S.H. Grant
What would it take to get over 700 students, parents and staff members at
Fennville Elementary School to stand in one line? Tickets for the latest singing
sensation or a must-see movie release? Last Friday the answer was: A Healthy
Appetite!
Having just completed a school-wide A.C.E.S. event (All Children Exercising Simultaneously), the line snaked down hallways as everyone was treated to a
healthful “re-fueling” snack consisting of a mini-pita sandwich and fruit/veggie
juice, courtesy of a grant from S.P.L.A.S.H. (Shaping Positive Lifestyles & Attitudes through School Health).
Dr. Betzi Howard keeps the line moving
Students were reminded of the benefits of making good choices where their
eating habits are concerned, and they were encouraged to participate in those
choices. Parents were reminded that children (like adults) are more likely to
eat, and enjoy, foods they help bring to the table. Some of the ways that even
very young children can participate is by including them in meal planning and
grocery shopping. Another way is by growing healthful foods, either in a plotor container garden, or most easily by “sprouting”. A small, easy-to-maintain
sprout jar can be a delightful way to encourage better snack and meal choices
by combining a child’s “harvest” into other healthful foods such as salads or
sandwiches.
Start with a whole-wheat pocket pita, cut in half. (Your child might prefer using
a whole wheat tortilla for a roll-up snackwich instead). Provide several fresh
chopped options: tomato, bell pepper, onion, broccoli, mushrooms, lettuce or
sprouts, and any other healthy foods your child likes. This is also a great way
to introduce new foods. Add some mustard or sandwich spread (check labels
for nutritional information) or help your child make this healthier alternative
to Ranch Dressing: Mix one or two tablespoons of dry Ranch Seasoning Mix
to a cup of yogurt. Let stand overnight to absorb flavors. Tip: keep some in a
squeeze bottle in the fridge for easy use!
Remember, when it comes to making healthy choices, we can all “get in line”!
Snackwich
Foundation Grant Buys Science Books
The fourth grade sends out a big thank you to the Fennville Educational Foundation. Thanks to the grant, we were able to purchase
class sets of five titles, all which tie into our science curriculum. All the books are a part of the science kits, supporting the experiments
and investigations in those kits. We were able to purchase Who Eats What?, Discovering Electricity, What Makes a Magnet, What is the
World Made of?, and The Moon Seems to Change. The students have enjoyed being hands on with the books, exploring concepts such
as electricity, magnets, food webs, and moon phases. Thank you again, Fennville Educational Foundation!
From Mrs. Ellis
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Middle School
MS Honor Roll
3rd Quarter
Middle School Students of the Month
Sponsored by Hop’N, 106 East Main Street
November: Marissa Latchaw, Kylei Smith, Kyle Franks
December: Madison Deroo, Nathan Suarez, Clarissa Meza
January: Maegan Anderson, Jada Allen, Isaac White
February: Hunter Buter, Madison Raak, Adam Nunez
March: Braden Griffen, Garret Dragan, Maria Schreiber
April: Maite Salamanca, Kimberly Morales, Isaac Ramirez
May: Alexis Burt, Kyndra McCoy, Carlos Trevino
F.M.S. 7th Grade WMU
Partnership
This year’s 7th grade class has partnered with Western
Michigan University as part of the national “G.E.A.R. U.P.” program.
“Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, a
federally funded grant, targets 6-12 grade schools that serve children of
poverty. The purpose of the grant is to help provide structures and support for a rigorous, standards based curriculum that prepares students for
post secondary education. Working with a cohort model that begins in
sixth grade and ends when the students have completed twelfth grade,
the GEAR UP Learning Center projects, through a school-university partnership, are broadly adaptive to the unique needs of individual schools
and communities. The GEAR UP project is based upon a systematic focus on school reform, professional development, student/family support
and community engagement in order to prepare students socially and
academically for post-secondary education.” (From the Western Michigan
University website: http://www.wmich.edu/gearup/purpose.htm )
As part of this cohort, our students were able to take a college day visit
to WMU in the Spring. Students experienced college life, toured campus,
saw classrooms, talked with students and ate in the cafeteria. Western
also offers summer academic camps directly on campus. Many of our students applied for this opportunity.
This partnership will continue with our students through their senior
year of high school. Plans are in the works for a college day visit as well as
after school tutoring and mentorship programs for the 2012-2013 school
year. We are thrilled to be working together with WMU to provide unique
learning experiences for our Fennville students.
6th Grade
Principals List
(All A’s)
Madyson DeRoo
Braden Griffin
Molly Latchaw
6th Grade
Honor Roll
(A’s & B’s)
Maegan Anderson
Doug Bellenger
McKayla Brenner
Jacob Brown
Hernan Burgett
Alexis Burt
Hunter Buter
Ana Callejas
Valerie Capman
Jacqueline Diaz
Cameron Downer
Michael Fuller
Josie Galiger
Alejandra Garcia
Daniela Garcia
Diego Garcia
Brianna Hoffman
Richard Hopson
Sydney Johnson
Isabela Marquez
Gustavo Medrano
Matthew Morales
Zachary Nolan
Jessica Pena
Valeria Puente
Gabriela Quiroz
Juan Romero
Maite Salamanca
Alexis Saylor
Maria Schaeffer
Justin Schut
Jan Serrato
Josie Sherwood
Jadellen Stedman
Deziree Suarez
Alexander Tietsort
Kamryn VanDyke
Amber Veen
7th grade
Principal List
(All A’s)
Sydnie Avery
Brianna Baldiga
Amanda Chappell
Garrett Dragan
Elizabeth Garcia
Marissa Latchaw
Julian Martinez
Vanessa Martinez
Megann Mikesell
Allyson Moralez
Dan Palencia
Madison Raak
7th grade
Honor Roll
(A’s & B’s)
Destiny Aguilar
Jada Allen
Kiefer Brenner
Hanna Brown
Kiley Burt
Gabriella Cabrera
Guadalupe Calderon
Hanna Canfield
Rebeca Castillo
George Castle
Isaac Church
6th Grade
Principals List
(All A’s)
Douglas Bellenger
Madyson DeRoo
Molly Latchaw
6th Grade
Honor Roll
(A’s & B’s)
Maegan Anderson
Meghan Baldiga
Ryan Bale
McKayla Brenner
Jacob Brown
Hernan Burgett
Alexis Burt
Valerie Capman
Samantha Culver
Johana Diaz
Josie Galiger
Alejandra Garcia
Daniela Garcia
Braden Griffin
Briana Hoffman
Richard Hopson
Sydney Johnson
Shyloh Kruger
Zachary Nolan
Jessica Pena
Valeria Puente
Gabriela Quiroz
Juan Romero
Estevan Rosas
Maite Salamanca
Maria Schaeffer
Justin Schut
Jan Serrato
Josie Sherwood
Alexander Tietsort
Dakota Vanderyacht
Brianna Veen
7th grade
Principal List
(All A’s)
Rebeca Castillo
Amanda Chappell
Garrett Dragan
Marissa Latchaw
Allyson Moralez
7th grade
Honor Roll
(A’s & B’s)
Sydnie Avery
Cayla Baker
Brianna Baldiga
Kiefer Brenner
Kiley Burt
Gabrielle Cabrera
George Castle
Samuel Cavada
Carlos DeLaRosa
Maria DeLucas
Raul Echevarria
Andres Garcia
Elizabeth Garcia
Kirsten Harrison
Carlos DeLaRosa
Maria DeLucas
Andres Garcia
Carlos Garcia
Kirsten Harrison
Mathew Korman
Emily Laguna-Perez
Adam Marriot
Raul Mendoza
Kim Morales
Caitlyn Paauwe
Kelsey Phelps
Alejandra Pinon
Benjamin Renkema
Antonio Reyes
Brittany Sale
Nathan Suarez
Alec Vanderbok
8th Grade
Principal’s List
(All A’s)
Abigail Beissel
Lindsay Cossey
Taylor Davis
Esmeralda Echevarria
Victoria LiddardEngland
Danielle McKellips
Jacob Morse
Kortny Overhiser
Jasmine Saintz
Aaron Scovill
Hunter Shaw
8th Grade
Honor Roll
(A’s & B’s)
Dylan Aalderink
Rebeca Anderson
Artemis Brown
Luis Carranza
Katie Creekmore
Roberto Gonzalez
Alison Gort
Russell Groenewoud
Clodoveo Hughes
Tori Machan
Cristian Marquez
Hailey Martin
Melissa Medrano
Mary Mendoza
Cynthia Meza
Giovanny Morales
Cliff Morse
Cameron Obbink
Adam Overhiser
Alex Overhiser
Kelsy Overhiser
Eliya Pantoja
Matthew Polk
Jared Radabaugh
Isaac Ramirez
Rogelio Romero
Elliana Sauceda
Donovan Saylor
Hannah Schneider
Kyle Scurio
Esmeralda Suarez
Yesenia Tapia
Nicholas Tietsort
Aaron Vind
Heather Wilson
Breana Zachery
4th Quarter
Mathew Korman
Emily Laguna-Perez
Julian Martinez
Vanessa Martinez
Megann Mikesell
Saul Morales
Kimberly Morales
Dan Palencia
Kelsey Phelps
Madison Raak
Licet Romero
Lauryn Saylor
Nathan Suarez
8th Grade
Principal’s List
(All A’s)
Abigail Beissel
Lindsay Cossey
Taylor Davis
Tori Machan
Hailey Martin
Danielle McKellips
Cliff Morse
Jacob Morse
Adam Overhiser
Kelsy Overhiser
Kortny Overhiser
Aaron Scovill
Hunter Shaw
8th Grade
Honor Roll
(A’s & B’s)
Dylan Aalderink
Karla Acevedo
Rebeca Anderson
Katie Arriola-Estrada
Pablo Barrera
Artemis Brown
Luis Carranza
Esmeralda Echevarria
Roberto Gonzalez
Alison Gort
Russell Groenewoud
Raymond Grostick
Sierra Kelch
Victoria LiddiardEngland
Melissa Medrano
Marisela Mendez
Cynthia Meza
Giovanny Morales
Gustavo Morales
Cameron Obbink
Alex Overhiser
Eliya Pantoja
Jared Radabaugh
Elliana Sauceda
Hannah Schneider
Esmeralda Suarez
Bobby Tillery II
Trevor Westenbroek
Isaac White
Heather Wilson
Breana Zachery
High School
Notes from the Band Room!
Congratulations to 11th grader Hilary Hunsberger on being selected for the Michigan Youth Arts Festival Honors Band based on her fantastic score at State Solo and Ensemble. This honors band took place on May 10th12th, and was made up of Michigan’s top scoring students from State Solo and Ensemble Festival. This makes
Hilary one of the top four tenor saxophone players in the entire state! We are very proud of her accomplishment and representation of the Fennville Band Program!
Congratulations to high school students Emily Hamel, Hilary Hunsberger, and Matthew Derrick for receiving
first division ratings at District Solo and Ensemble Festival, and continuing onto State Solo and Ensemble.
The following high school students were selected for and participated in the Hope College Honors Band: Jodi
Todd, Monica Lanphear, Hilary Hunsberger, Ryan Schmuck, Allison Clark, Matthew Derrick, Emily Hamel, and
Caesar Ortiz.
The following high school students were selected for and participated in the Allegan County Honors Band: Jodi
Todd, Matthew Derrick, Ryan Schmuck, Emily Hamel, and Ryan Gillette.
The following students participated in middle school solo and ensemble festival this spring: Cameron Obbink,
Kortny Overhiser, Kelsy Overhiser, and Katie Arriola-Estrada. All four students played solo pieces and did a
great job!
All band students grades 6th-12th accomplished a great deal this school year, and finished strong with their
spring concert performances. A special thank you to the 8th grade band and high school students for their
service to the community by taking part in the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.
8th grade and high school students: Save the dates for band camp (August 6-11 is band camp, and July 31August 2 is pre-camp)! Make sure you have received a 2012 Marching Band packet in the mail. If you have not,
please contact Ms. Foss at [email protected]. See you on July 31st for pre-band camp!
Attention incoming 6th grade students! It is not too late to sign up for band for the upcoming school year!
Even if you missed the meeting in May, make sure your student is still signed up for band. You may visit the
Meyer Music Store in Holland (or call at 616-396-6583), and they will get you set up with an instrument rental
plan. Please email Ms. Foss with any further questions. I look forward to making music with brand new band
students in the fall!
Thank you to everyone who contributes to the Fennville Band Program, for making this a successful year!
Fennville Educational Foundation
Always Helps
A special Thank you goes out to the Fennville Educational Association for supplying the TI-CX Calculators.
Mrs. Howard’s math classes at the Middle School and High School
were able to use ten of the new TI-CX Graphing Calculators this year.
The calculators were used for various lessons, allowing for students to
manipulate graphs of functions and see how the equations changed.
Students also used the calculators for a geometry unit, where students found the area of irregular shaped regions. In Algebra, students
used the calculators while they were connected to the CBR (motion
detector) to see a graph relating their distance away from the CBR
with time.
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High School
National Honor Society:
Building Character through Service
On March 27, several members of the
National Honor Society patrolled campus with gloves and garbage bags
looking for trash to collect. Helping
around campus in that way is only one
example of National Honor Society
members volunteering their time to
help their school and their community.
In their own words:
• Margan Parmer (2013). “I did my community service through helping out the
elderly. I helped out my neighbor who
is older with anything that he and his
wife couldn’t get to or anything around
the house that they needed. Helping
out my neighbors made me appreciate
and respect our elders more. It opened
my eyes to the fact that we need each
other. Older people sometimes need
the young for their physical needs,
and the young need their elders for
their wisdom, knowledge and experience. Helping people in such a way
that I never knew I could makes me
feel accomplished. It makes me feel
that I made an impact. This teaches responsibility in action. This community
service made me realize that the littlest
things are sometimes what matter the
most.”
have taken my skills and have volunteered at the middle school a few times
each month, working with younger
band members. We go over proper
technique, using a strong air support
and tonguing notes. We also go over
rhythms and notes they find difficult. I
have enjoyed teaching them very much.
They are very pleased when they learn
a hard rhythm or finally hit the right
pitch, expanding their musical abilities.
This not only helps the individual student, but it also helps the band grow
overall. By teaching just one student,
they have the ability to share and pass
their new skills onto others. This cycle
of learning will lead to a stronger, better sounding band. Balance, blending,
intonation all improve. Music has been
a big part of my life, and I am glad that I
am able to share my love of music with
others.”
• Lucero Puente (2013). “Volunteering
at Golden Orchards Assisted Living was
definitely a worthy experience. I got the
chance to communicate with customers who attended the craft fair, some
were fresh faces and others were community friends. The best part about my
participation was being able to interact
with the seniors. It’s no doubt that
• Hilary Hunsberger (2013). “As a mem- they love seeing young teenage faces
ber of the National Honor Society, I and sharing memories with us. I would
have to fulfill at least five hours of com- highly encourage students to volunteer
munity service. During this school year, at any assisted living home and feel as
I have found myself going over those great about it as I did.”
five hours. I volunteer at the elementary school and tutor two fifth grade • Emily Cossey (2013). “Being a National
students. Throughout this school year, Honor Society member is not all about
I have had the privilege of seeing their doing well in school; it’s about being
independence and self-confidence in involved in the community too. I like
school grow. I have also volunteered to get involved in my community by
at the Middle School. I assist the band volunteering to do community service.
program by helping saxophone players A few things that I have done include
become even better musicians. Also, I waitressing at the Chamber of Compeer-mentor a high school student. In merce dinner, and serving chili at the
doing this, I get to see understanding Relay for Life chili dinner. I enjoy doing
grow. As a member of National Honor things like this because it helps build
Society I am able to see many positive character. Character is an important
impacts in the Fennville community thing to have. It includes admirable
occur, and I hope that all of the people traits like honesty and responsibility,
I have helped will take aspects of their and those traits are essential in life. Dolives into their own hands and become ing community service and volunteer
leaders in our Fennville community work helps develop these traits because it teaches you how to be responand in their future communities.”
sible and it makes you a more caring
• Emily Hamel (2013). “I have been in person. I am greatly looking forward to
band for six years. I have learned a lot doing more volunteer work and makabout music within those six years. I ing the community a better place.”
(left to right) NHS members Miguel Rosas (’13), Brooke Hansen
(’13) and Hilary Hunsberger (’13).
Left to right: NHS members Rachael Shields (’12) and Adrianna
Hitsman (’12).
NHS member Alex Clemons (’13) joins Hilary and Brooke.
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High School
Fennville High School
Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian
for the Class of 2012
Alyssa Marie Nelson
Fennville High School proudly announces the Valedictorian for the Class of
2012. The Valedictorian is Guadalupe Yazmin Morales-Sanchez, daughter of
Antonio and Teresa Morales. Guadalupe earned a 3.96 GPA at Fennville High
School and will be attending the University of Michigan in the fall. While at the
U of M, Guadalupe will major in Nuclear Engineering. The Salutatorian for the
Class of 2012 is Alyssa Nelson. Alyssa is the daughter of Craig and Mary Nelson.
Alyssa earned a 3.94 GPA at FHS and will be attending the University of Michigan in the fall. Alyssa is undecided as to what she will pursue as a major.
Band Mini Grant-“Individual
Instrumental Instruction”
Many students in grades 6th-12th have benefitted from
a grant given to the band program by the Fennville Educational Foundation. Ms. Foss was able to bring in three
fantastic instructors to work with students who play trumpet, flute, and percussion. Ross Huber, who is getting a
Masters Degree in Trumpet Performance from Michigan
State University, came and spent a day working with the
trumpet players in each band. Natalie Unsworth, who
has a degree in Flute Performance from Central Michigan
University, and will be starting a Masters Degree in Flute
Performance from Boston University in the fall, came and
spent a day working with the flute players in each band.
Jordan Radvansky, a member of the Grand Valley State
University Drumline, came and taught all percussionists
in each of the bands. All students were able to gain new,
specific information about fundamentals for their instruments from quality instructors. This was a great opportunity for the students, and they were able to take new
knowledge with them for everyday use in band class! As
students improve individually, the band as a whole improves. Ms. Foss is grateful to the Fennville Educational
Foundation for providing many of her students with an
opportunity for small group instruction from someone
who is an expert in their instrumental area.
Guadalupe Yazmin
Morales-Sanchez
Fennville High School 2nd Semester Honor Roll
Freshmen: Seith Albin-Nash, LaShoune Allen, Judy Almanza, Preston Brewer,
Allison Chappell, Sydney DeJonge, Daniel Hibma, Mitchell Leonard, Jose Martinez,
Catlyn Mayou, Mariah Null, Aaron Overhiser, Jacob Templeman
Sophomores: Danielle Beissel, Brittany Funk, Lisa Gomez, Katelyn Hicks, Matthew
Johnson, Chad Larsen, Vincent Lungaro, Nadia Martinez-Estrada, Matiana
Medrano, Morgan Monique, Cabria Moreno, Brianna Rogers, Ryan Schmuck, Grace
Shields, Diana Suarez, Katya VanDyke, Madyson VanHowe, Lexus Wilson
Juniors: Monique Bushee, Alejandra Castillo, Amanda Cole, Emily Cossey,
Leobardo De Lucas, Tyler Diaz, Marina Garpow, Esther Hagger, Emily Hamel,
Brooke Hansen, Jeremy Heath, Faith Hoorn-Holmes, Hilary Hunsberger, Travis
Latchaw, Justin Manske, Heather Martin, Gloria Morales, Morgan Parmer, Katelynn
Phelps, Lucero Puente, Seth Rogers, Miguel Rosas, Seth Schut, Jessica Solis,
Khrystal Tyria,
Seniors: Valeria Almanza, Cody Batey, Selena Beltran-Pena, Iago Borges, Ryan
Brooks, Brett Carpenter, Yessenia Carrillo, Michelle Cieremans, Alexander Clemons,
Kelsey Dragan, Jennifer Durance, Francisco Hernandez, Adrianna Hitsman,
Benjamin Hoag, Tiffany Holtsclaw, Samantha Jenewein, Noah Leach, Amber
Levering, Melanie Manske, Jazmine Modders, Guadalupe Morales, Alyssa Nelson,
Ashley Nicholson, Nikolas Oviedo, Heather Pitcher, Noe Sanchez, Emily Schneider,
Rachael Shields, Krysta VanDyke, Edwin Villarreal
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High School
Senior Honors Night a Huge Success!
The Fennville community is very generous in it’s local scholarship
funds for each year’s graduating seniors. This year was no
exception. The following is a list of the local awards and
scholarships that were awarded to students on Tuesday, May 15,
2012.
Outstanding Vocalists for Fenntastics: Reyna Mendoza, Devon
Johnson
William A. Sexton Varsity Club Award: Alexander Clemons
Hustle and Harmony Scholarships: Krysta Van Dyke, Austin Garcia,
Luis Ortiz, Wes Leonard- Honorary Recipient
Wesley James Leonard Athletic Award: Adrianna Hitsman,
Alexander Clemons, Xavier Grigg, Selena Beltran-Pena, Luis Ortiz
Upward Bound Scholarships: Valeria Almanza, Maria Morales,
Francisca Rosendo DelaGarza
Allegan County Fair Scholarship: Rachael Shields
Class of 1963 Scholarship: Matthew Derrick
Lions Club Award: Krysta Van Dyke, Ryan Gillette
V.F.W. Post 7911 Scholarship: Shanice Bosombath, Luis Ortiz
MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award: Krysta Van Dyke, Alyssa Nelson,
Ryan Gillette, Alexander Clemons, Austin Garcia, Adrianna Hitsman
Gear Up College Day Scholarships: Emily Schneider, Austin Garcia
American Legion Citizenship Award: Rachael Shields, Benjamin
Hoag
Daughters of the Amterican Revolution Award: Alexander Clemons
Allegan County Technical Center Awasrds: Post-Secondary Push
Scholarship- Tiffany Holtsclaw
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship: Ryan Gillette
Greater Fennville Chamber of Commerce Scholarships: Valeria
Almanza, Krysta Van Dyke
Chuck Symons Memorial Scholarship: Austin Garcia
Perrigo Foundation Scholarship: Monica Lanphear
Perfect Attendance- Yessenia Carrillo, Tiffany Holtsclaw,
Janis and Edward Hutchinson Scholarship: Alyssa Nelson
Luis Mendoza, Luis Novoa
Mary Wark Scholarship: Matthew Derrick
Student of the Year- Baldomero Almazan, Samantha Jenewein, Luis
Novoa
Donald and Thelma Dickinson Scholarships: Emily Schneider,
Rachael Shields
Tiger Tales Design Award- Samantha Jenewein
Bill and Rose Dalton Scholarship: Nicole Bell
Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Awards: Adrianna Hitsman,
Austin Garcia
Wolfgang-Wade Scholarship: Guadalupe Morales
Art Award: Michelangelo Award- Maria Morales
National Art Honor Society Member Recognition: Adrianna
Hitsman, Jennifer Durance, Rachael Shields, Alyssa Nelson, Trisha
Fitzjearld, Bianca Hillis, Erlinda Sanchez, Jodi Todd, Alanna King,
Rebekah Radloff, Samantha Jenewein, Reyna Mendoza, Alexander
Clemons, Emily Schneider, Krysta Van Dyke, Monika Lanphear,
Dayna Bouwman, Maria Morales, Vanessa Ramirez, Maria Bernabe,
Guadalupe Morales
Band Awards: John Philip Sousa Award- Ryan Gillette, Patrick S.
Gilmore Award- Matthew Derrick, Band Department Award- Jodi
Todd
Business Department Award: Sierra Rodriguez
Duane Joostberns Social Studies Prize: Adrianna Hitsman
National Honor Society Member Recognition: Adrianna Hitsman,
Sierra Rodriguez, Alyssa Nelson, Heather Pitcher, Krysta Van Dyke,
Rachael Shields, Emily Schneider, Nicole Bell, Austin Garcia, Vanessa
Ramirez, Guadalupe Morales, Alexander Clemons
Student Council Member Recognition: Ryan Gillette, Krysta Van
Dyke, Heather Pitcher, Emily Schneider, Valeria Almanza, Annie
Benavidez, Nicole Bell, Adrianna Hitsman, Katie Lungaro, Tiffany
Holtsclaw
Michigan Blood Award: Ryan Gillette
Outstanding Actors in Drama at FHS: Reyna Mendoza, Sierra
Rodriguez
Ruth Pshea Memorial Scholarships: Alexandra Quiroz, Kelsey
Dragan
Trevor and Marie Nichols Scholarships: Maria Morales, Reyna
Mendoza
Helen F. Kitchen Memorial Scholarship: Noe Sanchez, Jr.
Fredrick “Laddie” Meysar Scholarship: Ryan Gillette
Leon and Josephine (Wade) Shepard Scholarships: Emily Schneider,
Sierra Rodriguez, Heather Pitcher, Melanie Manske, Nicole Bell,
Krysta Van Dyke, Alexander Clemons, Nik Oviedo, Benjamin Hoag,
Baldomero Almazan, Ryan Gillette, Noe Sanchez, Jr., Katie Lungaro,
Vanessa Ramirez, Austin Garcia, Cody Batey, Selena Beltran-Pena,
Jennifer Durance, Jodi Todd, Ashley Lawrence, Amber Levering,
Rebekah Radloff, Luis Mendoza, Luis Novoa, Mitchell Gort, Gustavo
Garcia, Luis Ortiz, Edwin Villarreal
Silver Cord Recipients (3.0-3.49 gpa): Jodi Todd, Mitchell Gort,
Shanice Bosombath, Kelsey Dragan, Jennifer Durance, Monica
Lanphear, Melanie Manske, Elijah Bradford, Brooke Benedict,
Vanessa Ramirez, Selena Beltran-Pena, Chloe Kuhn, Destiny Null,
Ryan Brooks, Nik Oviedo, Alexandra Quiroz, Cody Batey
Gold Cord and Academic Achievement Plaque Recipients (3.54.0 gpa): Alexander Clemons, Ryan Gillette, Francisco Hernandez,
Heather Pitcher, Sierra Rodriguez, Krysta Van Dyke, Austin Garcia,
Nicole Bell, Noe Sanchez, Jr., Adrianna Hitsman, Rachael Shields,
Emily Schneider, Alyssa Nelson, Guadalupe Morales
Salutatorian: Alyssa Nelson
Valedictorian: Guadalupe Morales
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Athletics
14th Annual Fennville Blackhawk Golf Scramble
A Great
Day To
Be AA
Blackhawk!”
“It’s A““It’s
Great
Day
Blackhawk!”
It’s
A Great
Day to
To Be
Be A Blackhawk!”
Saturday, July 14th 2012 @ Cheshire Golf Course
REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL
1.
2.
3.
4.
Send a check for $240.00 BEFORE JUNE 22 ($300.00 after) to:
Fennville Athletic Boosters
Attn: Victoria Barnes
2730 60th St
Fennville, MI 49408
All proceeds to benefit the Fennville Athletic Program
Sponsored By: Fennville Athletic Boosters
• 18 holes of golf with cart • Snacks & Lunch • Huge Raffle • Cash prizes on selected holes
9:00AM Shotgun Start: Scramble Format. $60.00 per golfer/$240.00 per team if paid in FULL
BY JUNE 22. $300 per team thereafter.
FENNVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION
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! PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PARTICIPANT. If you need additional
forms, please visit one of the district offices and or the district website: www.fennvilleschools.org. MAIL TO: Fennville Public Schools, Attn: Community Recreation, 4 Memorial Drive, Fennville, MI 49408.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Check and 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.
Participant’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Gender:
Male
Age: _____________
Date of Birth: _______________ / _______________ / ______________
Female
Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________________________________________
Phone (home): ______________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
(cell): ___________________________________________
Emergency Contact: _____________________________________________________
(work):_____________________________________
Relationship: ___________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________
Interested in Coaching:
YES
Volunteer Shirt Size : AS
AM
NO
AL
Participant’s Last Name
List Activity (If Interested in Coaching): ________________________________________________________________________________________
AXL
AXXL
Participant Shirt Size: YM
Participant’s First Name
YL
AS
Program Name
AM
AL
AXL
Session/Time Desired
Fee
PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PARTICIPANT. If you need additional forms, please visit one of the
district offices and or the district website: www.fennvilleschools.org. Please submit registration form with
either a check and or money order payable to Fennville Public Schools (NO CASH). MAIL TO: Fennville
Public Schools, Attn: Community Recreation, 4 Memorial Drive, Fennville, MI 49408.
FAMILY DISCOUNT
1st child = Full Fee, 2nd child = $5.00 off, 3rd child = $10.00 off. (applies to flag football, rocket football,
rocket cheerleading, 5th/6th grade volleyball, 5th/6th grade basketball, baseball and softball).
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Prior to participation the following liability waiver must be signed: I hereby consent my child’s participation in any Community Recreation program. I will not hold the organization (Fennville Public Schools), teams,
coaches, sponsors, or anyone connected with Community Recreation responsible for death, injury or sickness that may incur in any programs. Furthermore, I will not hold any party responsible for any medical aid administered.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian (if participant is under 18)
Date
(For Office Only) Date Received: _______________
Received By: _______________
Amount Received: _______________
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Athletics
FENNVILLE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2012 SUMMER YOUTH SPORT CAMPS
& FALL YOUTH ACTIVITIES
BUILDING SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE
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!
FALL YOUTH FOOTBALL/CHEER INFORMATION
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.
Practice start date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 from 6:00PM—7:15PM.
Post Mark ON or Before: September 11, 2012—$20.00 Post Mark AFTER: September 11 —$30.00
AFTER: September 18, 2012—NO REGISTRATION
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
K-2nd
Begins September 18, lasts through
October
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Check or money order payable to Fennville Public Schools.
LOCATION
T-W-TH
Practices: FHS Football Field
Games in Fennville & Saugatuck
ROCKET FOOTBALL
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.
WWW.FENNVILLESCHOOLS.ORG
SUMMER SKILLS CAMPS
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 at the bottom of the page for grade and weight stipulations. Rosters may be
composed of between 15 and 20 players. FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT NEEDED (jersey and pant colors will
be black.) Practice Start Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Coaches will contact participants prior to the first
week of practice.
Post Mark ON or Before: August 17, 2012—$40.00
AFTER August 21, 2012—NO REGISTRATION
Post Mark AFTER: August 17, 2012—$50.00
GRADES
Tackle to Tackle Weight**
Ball Carrying Weight
LOCATION
3rd/4th
135 lbs and over
Under 115 lbs
Front of Middle School
5th/6th
160 lbs and over
Under 140 lbs
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.
SOCCER CAMP
Participants will learn basic techniques such as shooting, heading, receiving, dribbling, shielding, etc. Each session
will include small sided and/or full field games. Camp Coordinator: Kyle Nevenzel, Head Varsity Soccer Coach.
Equipment Required: Gym Shoes and Shorts. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 4, 2012. COST: $10.00
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
TIME
LOCATION
2nd-6th
June 11, 12, 13 & 14
M-TH
9:00AM-10:30AM
Fennville HS Soccer Field
ROCKET CHEERLEADING
Cheerleading is for girls in grades 3rd/4th and 5th/6th who want to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and support the Rocket Football Teams during games. Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 15 cheerleaders. Practice start date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Coaches will contact participants prior to the first week of practice.
Post Mark ON or Before: Sept 10, 2012—$25.00
Post Mark AFTER: Sept 11, 2012—$35.00
AFTER: September 11, 2012—NO REGISTRATION
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 13, 2012. COST: $10.00 per
participant.
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
TIME
LOCATION
K-6th
July 17, 18 & 19
T-W-TH
5:00-6:30PM
HS Practice Football Field
7th-8th
July 16, 17, 18
M-T-W
5:30-7:00PM
Front of Fennville MS
CROSS COUNTRY-TRACK CAMP
Participants will learn a variety of conditioning drills, field events and strategies for distance running competition.
Camp Coordinator—Jeff Sexton, Head Varsity Cross Country Coach Equipment Required: Gym Shoes and Shorts.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2012. COST: $10.00 per participant.
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
TIME
LOCATION
2nd-8th
August 20, 21, 22 & 23
M-TH
10:00-11:15AM
Fennville HS Track
FALL VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION
1/2/3/4 VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Camp will focus on individual skills during the first half of the camp and on team skills the second half.
Camp Coordinator—Jenn Lanphear, Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach. Equipment Required: Gym
Shoes. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 16, 2012. COST: $10.00 per participant.
GRADES
DATES
TIME
DAYS
LOCATION
Girls in grades
1, 2, 3 & 4
October 16, 18, 23 & 25
5:15 - 6:30
T/TH
CAC
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
LOCATION
3rd/4th and 5th/6th
September and October
Practices: TBA, Games: Saturday
mornings in September and October
Elementary Gym
SOCCER
AYSO Soccer Registration for 2012-2013 School Year
Calling all girls and boys ages 6-18 who are interested in soccer:
Fennville Recreation Soccer is proud to be a part of the American Youth Soccer
Organization (AYSO). Early registration for the 2012-2013 school year will be on
Wednesday May 30th from 6-7:45pm, Saturday June 2nd from 12-1:45pm, and Tuesday
June 5th from 5-7pm at the Fennville Public Library. Early registration is $45 per
player for both the fall and spring seasons. After June 5th, we will have late registration
via mail and available at the Elementary School Open House in the fall for $60 per
player. Team jersey, shorts, and socks, along with AYSO Insurance are included in the
registration fee. Final registration deadline is September 1st. Registrations received
after that date will be placed on a wait list. First time players must bring a copy of their
birth certificates. Children ages 5 to 10 will play in divisions based on age and gender. Children in 5th grade and above will play in divisions based on their age. The
season is both fall and spring and most games are played on Saturdays. Players in 5th
and 6th grade will be playing in divisions correlating to school seasons by gender (e.g.
boys play during the fall, girls during the spring); most games will be played on weeknights. Players in 7th grade up to age 18 will be playing in “co-ed” divisions. AYSO
is an all-volunteer organization and volunteers are always welcome! For questions or
further information, contact via e-mail at [email protected] or 616-8208230. Save money by registering early! Hope to see you there!
Fennville Community Athletic Center
5th & 6th GRADE VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
START DATE:
PRACTICES:
GAMES:
Skills Camp - October 16 & 18 from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at the CAC.
T & TH, beginning October 23, from 6:00PM to 7:30PM at the CAC.
Will be played in either Fennville, Hamilton, Saugatuck (Saturday mornings in Nov
and December)
NON REFUNDABLE FEE:
$30.00
561-2708
Regular Hours
Mornings 6 - 10am (Mon - Fri)
Evenings 3 - 9pm (Mon - Thurs)
Annual Membership Fees
Saturday 8 - 11am
Sunday 1-4pm
FPS students : $20
Fennville residents: $40
Summer hours
Fennville senior citizens (62 & older): $20
Mornings 6-10 a.m. (Mon - Fri)
Non Fennville residents: $5 per day
Evenings 4-9pm (Mon - Thurs)
Saturday 8 - 11am
Sunday 1-4pm
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Alumni
Fennville’s 25 And 50 Year Classes Recogntion
A reception and special ceremony was held on May 24, 2012 for the Class of 1962 and the Class of 1987. Each alumni in attendance received a
gold or silver anniversary diploma. Thank you to the following classmates who attended this very special event:
Class of 1962:
Sandra (Daleiden) Anderson
Bill Baty
Patricia (Knoll) Birkholz
Jon Brink
Vicky (Johnson) Brown
Donnie-Jim Dickinson
James Clayton Earl
Jackie W. Giles
Beth Gooden
Thalious Green
Kathryn Hobbs
Roy A. Hoggard
Donald R. Hoyt
Michael B. Marfia
Ruthanna (Alexander) Metzgar
Dolores (Zawila) Naydol
Michael Ashley Pandel
Nancy (Miles) Reddick
Vicki (Egelkraut) Sandy
Linda (Lambert) Smith
Jerry (Phelps) Stuenkel
Adrian Van Lonkhuyzen
William Wadsworth
Ned Welder
Lowell Winne
Class of 1987:
Sandra (Arnett) Bale
Elizabeth DeLaLuz
Tammy Grigg
Lisa Lungaro
Rebecca (Bell) Lungaro
Diane (Zugel) Marquez
Jennifer (Coffey) Monroe
Donna (Norwood) Pena
Deborah (Latchaw) Saintz
Scott Sessions
Kimberly Stevens
Stephanie Turner
Attention Alumni Members Of FPS!
The Fennville High School Alumni Association now has a
Facebook page. Visit us at: www.tiny.cc/FennvilleAlumni
and “Like” us!
Awards
“Outstanding People in Education Award”
Maintenance-Mr. Atkins, Accounting-Mrs. Onken,
Transportation-Mrs. Fernandez, TransportationMrs. Phelps, Para-Professional Mrs. Mains, and
Technology-Mr. Schmidt. All our nominees
were recognized by the district in a
special celebration in June.
The fourth annual “Outstanding People in Education”
award is given to a maximum of three recipients
in each local district who exemplify
exceptional performance serving
students. Winners are selected by
a committee of peers within the
district and could be a volunteer,
teacher, administrator, support
person, or other deserving person
in the community.
The winners named this year were
Ms. Otto, Mrs. Gibson, and Mrs.
Propst.
Each winner received a special
invitation to the Allegan County
School Board Association dinner
where they were presented with a
special award made especially for them.
The nominees for this year were:
Teacher- Ms. Otto, Teacher- Mrs.
Gibson, Social Worker- Mrs. Propst,
Para-Professional-Mrs. Hobbs,
Congratulations to all!
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Adult Education
Adult/Alternative Education Students Of The Month
FEBRUARY
Amanda Rivers
Amanda is working on her GED.
She is happy that
Pearl is helping
her achieve her
goal of being an EMT. She
someday hopes to be a Fire
Fighter. She loves the outdoors and cooking. Amanda
said,” Pearl and the staff are
helpful and respectful of all
the work she does.” “I could
not do it without the love
and support of family and
faith.”
Susan Pascoe
Susan is working on her
High School
Diploma while
working full
time. Susan is hope that she
will get a College Degree
and hopes she is a good role
model for her family. Susan
loves spending time with
her amazing and supportive
family. When asked what she
likes best about Pearl, she
said, “The staff is helpful and
very supportive.”
the chance to retool, and go
in a new direction”. Alan likes
the pace that he can keep and
says it works out well with his
job. Earning his High School
Diploma is very important to
MARCH
him. Alan said,” Life is like a
Nate
garden dig, you have to culBoerigter
tivate it.” Alan likes to spend
Achieving his
time discussing books and
High School Diploma is very philosophy, from religion, to
important to Nate. Nate is environmental issues.
determined to get a good
job and would like to be- APRIL
come a Fire Fighter in a big Ruth
city. Nate likes the flexible Pergande
schedule and the ability to Ruth will be
pace himself. Nate likes the g r a d u a t i n g
staff at Pearl, and finds them with her High School Diplohelpful and supportive. In his ma. Ruth is active in her comspare time he likes to read munity cooking for veterans
and write and hopes to be a in Pullman. She has a great
writer some- work ethic and loves working
day.
in her community. She hopes
Alan Polk
her degree will give her conAlan said,” The fidence to move on with her
Pearl Program life. Ruth is grateful that Pearl
is giving me could be there for her.
Brad Esquivel
Brad will be
earning
his
GED and is
happy to have
been able to
use Pearl to accomplish his
goal. Brad hopes that this
will lead to a better job. Brad
was happy with the pace that
Pearl allowed so he could
accomplish his goal. Brad is
hard working and gets along
well with people.” I am happy
to be student of the month.”
MAY
Daniel Guevara
Danny has a
great
sense
of humor. He
works well with
his friends and is helpful with
students. Daniel is happy that
Pearl fits his schedule. He is
working on a better future.
Danny wants to finish school
and move on to College and
is interested in the medical
or technical fields. He loves
Asian Food and has a wonderful sense of humor.
Claudio Perea
Claudio is very
happy to be
student of the
month. Claudio is from the
South Chicago and has been
working with Pearl for the last
year to earn his High School
Diploma. He is confident that
his degree will lead to a better paying job. He is excited
about celebrating his graduation with family and friends.
Claudio was happy with the
staff at Pearl who answered
questions and helped him
meet his goal.
Pearl Adult/Alternative Education Graduation
Fennville Public Schools, Adult/ Alternative Learning Center celebrated graduation on Friday May 25th 2012, with an open house. The graduates with
their family and friends enjoyed cake, punch and other goodies. Students who earned a Fennville High School Diploma were honored. Students who
earned their GED were also recognized . After taking a picture in their cap and gown, the graduates answered a few questions about the experience
they had with Pearl, and how it met their needs. The day saw about fifty to sixty people come through the open house.
Keith Adams
Keith was happy to be finished with his
work. He works
for Flo Tex and
wants to get his certificate
in welding. With his GED he
hopes it will help in his job
search.
Angelica Maria
Garcia Espino
Angelica earned
her
diploma
from Pearl and
is very happy.
She celebrated with family
and friends. She was happy
that the program met her
needs and it will lead her to
find a better job.
Claudio Alejandro Perea
Claudio has been at Pearl for
one year. He came from Chicago and hopes his Diploma
will help him secure a better job. Claudio was excited
about graduation and his
whole family showed up to
help him celebrate.
Brade Alexander Esquivel
When asked what Pearl
meant to him, he said,” It
made it possible for me to
get my GED and move on
with my life.” His sister, Abby,
went through the program a
few years ago and is now in a
management job position in
Holland.
Jannie Marcie
Logesdon
Jannie
has
been attending
Pearl for the
last few years
and said she would not have
been able to do this without
the way the program is structured.
Raymond
Christopher
Hicks
Raymond
is
happy with his
GED and hopes it leads to a
better job.
Justin Ray
Williams
He is happy his
GED is completed and is
looking
forward to a good summer. He
hopes to get a better job as
a result.
Sarah Lynn
Retz
Sarah was referred to Pearl
by her husband, Jeremy,
who was through the program when it was in the old
Pearl building. She is happy
to have her High School Di-
ploma. She said,” High school
just did not work out for her,
but Pearl was perfect.” She
plans to take some time off
and plans on celebrating
with family and friends.
Ruth Ann
Pergande
Antonio David Morgan
Antony is happy to have
completed his GED. He celebrated with his mom and
dad. Antonio cooks in Douglas and hopes this will help
him further his goals.
Erick Bertin DeJesus
Erick was happy that Pearl
was able to meet his needs
and he was able to get his
GED.
Jesse Thomas Kilman
Jesse earned his GED and is
happy to be finished. He is
hoping it will lead to a better
job somewhere.
Zachary
Robert Lee
Zachary
is
grateful that
the Fennville
Adult/ Alternative High school was able to
make it possible for him to
receive his GED.
Samantha
Leigh Norris
Samantha
is
delighted
that Pearl has
helped
her
earn her Diploma. She will
celebrate with friends and
family.
Community
Eagle Scout Award
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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)4852525
Para ayuda en espanol pregunte por Bernice Herrera:
(269)206-2013
Matthew Johnson, son of Dave and Denise Johnson, a FHS student, Class
of 2014 and a member of Fennville Boy Scout Troop 45, has earned the
rank of Eagle Scout.
Matthew has been active in scouting for 9 years, first as a Cub Scout,
then a Boy Scout in Troop 45. He is an Honor roll student and is active
on the High school football and wrestling teams.
The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest achievement in Boy scouts, nationally only 5% of Boy scouts achieve the rank of Eagle. To date in his scouting career Johnson has accumulated 75 nights of camping, completed
over 100 hours of community service projects, is a Brotherhood member
of the Order of the Arrow (scouting’s Honor Society) and has served as
the Senior Patrol Leader of his troop for two years and currently serves
as the Troop Guide, helping teach scouting and leadership skills to the
younger scouts.
Matthew will be awarded his Eagle badge at a special ceremony to be
held at the Fennville United Methodist Church on June 16.
FREE Summer Meals For Kids!
The Summer Food Service Program will offer free nutritious meals to all children ages 18 years and younger at
Fennville Elementary School this summer! Breakfast and
Lunch will be available from June 18, 2012 until July 30,
2012 with the exception of July 4th.
BREAKFAST: 8:15AM – 8:45AM
LUNCH: 11:45AM – 12:15PM
Mark your calendars now so you don’t forget!
The Summer Food Service Program is sponsored by the
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Washington Trip A Success for Middle School Students!
After months of planning, fundraising, and anticipation the day of the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip finally arrived on April 22. This year’s group
included 60 students and 20 chaperones all of whom worked hard to make the trip a great success.
During the four day trip students and chaperones were able to explore many of the great attractions in both Gettysburg, PA, and Washington D.C.
Some of the highlights included; the battlefields of Gettysburg, the Smithsonian Museums, a D.C. memorial/monument tour, Mt. Vernon, the Arlington National Cemetery, and many more. The week was capped off with an exciting night of feasting and entertainment at a medieval tournament.
Overall the trip went very well. The staff and students who attended would like to thank all who were involved in making this trip possible. It truly is a
great experience for the students and we are already looking forward to next year.
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