Scroll down to see more photos from the Spring Musical "Little Shop of Horrors."

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Update from Superintendent Ongtengco

Dear Fenton Families,

In light of a traffic accident that occurred a few days ago, we at Fenton High School want to reiterate some of the common roadway rules and courtesies. We understand that everyone leads a busy life and sometimes we get a little too anxious to catch a green light or to make a turn, but the safety of our children is the highest of priorities.

School Zone
First and foremost, please be aware of Illinois law pertaining to school zones. All drivers are required to reduce their speed to 20 miles per hour while in a school zone on school days when children are present. This means 20 miles per hour during any time when it’s realistically possible that students could be outside. With Fenton being a high school, we have students arriving and departing at different times, we sometimes have class activities held outside, and we have extra curricular activities occurring outside of our building. The safest bet is to always, always go 20 miles per hour when you see this sign and always, always pay attention to the road and its surroundings.
 

Crosswalk Ahead
Illinois displays two signs pertaining to crosswalks – one warning drivers of an upcoming crosswalk and one pointing out exactly where the crosswalk is located. In situations where there is no traffic light, pedestrians always, always have the right of way. We encourage our students and families to be smart about when they choose to cross the road, but drivers must be aware that they are required to come to a complete stop if any person is walking in the white painted crosswalk.
 

We even post mobile signs inside the crosswalk. Driver’s have three pieces of signage warning of potential pedestrians crossing the road.

There are three crosswalks on Grove Avenue connecting neighborhood sidewalks to our campus, one crosswalk on Henderson Street parallel to Grove, and one crosswalk at the exit of each of our two parking lots onto Grove Avenue.

Fenton also has staff members outside during pickup and drop off to supervise our parking lots and entry points. These individuals are in charge and we expect everyone to follow their directions so that we can have a safe and orderly transition into or out of the school.

Finally, April is distracted driving awareness month. Cell phones are remarkable pieces of technology that link us to anyone and everyone in the world, but we should all focus on the road while steering two thousand pounds of steel. Whether you’re in a school zone or anywhere else, please just Drop It And Drive.


If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send an email to fentonhelp@fenton100.org


Let's Go Bison!

-- James Ongtengco, Superintendent
 

Save the Date: Fenton 2nd Annual Spring Kermes

Fenton’s newest fundraiser returns on Saturday, May 6. Mark your calendar for a day of food, music, face painting, and games.

This annual event was spearheaded by School Board Member Leo Figueroa, who will spend several nights helping prepare the many different dishes available for purchase. The menu typically includes Tacos, Gorditas, Tamales, Sopes, Tortas, Enchiladas, Fried Tilapia, Fresca, and more!

A soccer tournament and 5K race typically kicks off the Kermes at 10 am and a band closes out the Kermes in the afternoon. More details will be posted our homepage fenton100.org as the date gets closer.

This is a family-friendly event is co-sponsored by the Bensenville Park District and open to the public. Remember, all proceeds benefit Fenton students!

 

 

English 4 Public Showcase on Tuesday, April 25

All parents and community members are invited to a public showcase of student research projects on Tuesday, April 25.
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Students in English 4 classes completed research papers on any topic of their choice, then they were charged with "doing something" with the topic. This "something" could be a speech, podcast, digital story, storyboard - anything they want. English 4 focuses on students learning through experiences.
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The showcase will take place at the Bensenville Park District's Deer Grove Leisure Center and feature a rotation of 5-minute student presentations split among three rooms.
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The schedule is as follows:

• Morning session: 8:20 - 11:40 a.m.
• Afternoon session: 12:20 - 3:00 p.m.
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Attendees are encouraged to vote on the best of show so students can learn from this experience.
 

AP Biology Students Visit the Field Museum

AP Biology classes with Ms. Shelly Bibel and Dan Latka wrapped up their unit on evolution by touring the Evolving Planet exhibit at the Field Museum on Monday, April 17. Students were able to witness firsthand the examples of evolution that were studied in class. Students were able to take a trip through time and observe the 6 major extinctions through fossils. Trip highlights included visiting Lucy, a hominid that is one of our earliest ancestors, and Sue, the tyrannosaurus rex.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scouting Sculptures in Downtown Chicago

AP 3D Art students with Mrs. Jo Anna Rieger visited 12 sculptures in downtown Chicago on Tuesday, April 18. Throughout this semester, classes studied the artists who made these sculptures and students even did their own projects based on the professional artists' style. During Tuesday's tour, students shared brief presentations about each artist while visiting their sculpture.
 

 

 

 

Touring Chinatown

Fenton’s Language Club and 35 students visited Chinatown on Monday, April 17 for an after school field trip. Students and teachers alike tried new foods and explored Chinese restaurants, shops, and many different bubble tea places! Thank you to Mrs. Amy Vazquez and Madame Kyra Behnke for the creative and authentic experience!

 

 

Fenton Students Organize Fast-a-ThonLed by senior X Chohan, Fenton hosted a Fast-a-Thon on Wednesday, April 19 at dawn. The informational event included students, alumni, and staff sharing a variety of methods and reasons for fasting, including religions (Ramadan), cultural, health, and athletic reasons. The group broke their fasting at dawn by sharing tasty homemade food and popular food from local restaurants.

 

Spring Musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' an Instant Sensation

A blood thirsty plant gives a nerdy florist everything he could ever want: a girlfriend, a father, fame, and glory. But at what cost? Fenton’s Spring Musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' received endless positive feedback after each show on April 20, 21, and 22. The show is based on the hit Broadway musical. This rendition included several students who were part of Fenton’s State Champion Contest Drama crew. 

 

Special shout out to the student volunteers who assisted with the April 22 Senior Citizen Luncheon and Matinee Show. Volunteers distributed food and drinks, escorted our guests to the auditorium, and offered assistance during the show. Fenton is always honored to host our community members!
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Please enjoy a short video clip from the show as seen below, or click here to watch it on Facebook.

 

Prom Tickets Now on Sale

Bonjour! Fenton’s Class of 2024 cordially invites you to attend prom under the Parisian night sky. Because traveling abroad can be stressful, below is a simple to-do list to make prom planning easier!

To-Do:

• Make sure to clear your calendars for Friday, May 19th, 2023 from 7-10 p.m.
• Tickets are $80 and on sale at the Bookstore starting April 17th.
• The dress code is black tie! Make sure to pack your gowns and tuxedos
• Rendezvous at the Meridian Banquet & Conference Center in Rolling Meadows

à bientôt!

 

Dominika and Roza shared the details during our Spring Assembly! Watch their skit in the video below or click here to watch it on Facebook.

 

Need a Summer Job? Fenton Seeks Student Workers

Fenton’s Building, Grounds, and Transportation Department needs several summer workers to do routine school maintenance. Some of the positions involve outdoor tasks while other positions focus on needs inside the building. Students should be available to work between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and on Fridays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting on May 30, 2023. Applications can be picked up and dropped off at the Building, Grounds, and Transportation Department office -- Room 934 in the music hallway (before you get to the Athletic Department Office).
 

Drop it and Drive

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and School Resource Officer Patrick Fajardo is encouraging all students, staff, Fenton Families, and visitors to keep their eyes on the road while driving.

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes on our roads today. Using a phone in any form other than handsfree mode is not only dangerous, but in Illinois it’s illegal. Drop it and drive.

Noteworthy Dates:

• April 26 -- Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm
• May 4 -- Padres Unidos, 6:45 pm
• May 6 -- Cinco de Mayo Kermes, 10 am to 3 pm
• May 8 -- Spring Choir concert, 7 pm
• May 16 -- Music Department Awards Night, 7 pm
• May 18 -- Senior Awards, 6:30 pm
• May 19 -- Prom
• May 21 -- Graduation, 12 pm
• May 24 -- Final Exam Day 1
• May 24 -- Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm
• May 25 -- Final Exam Day 2
• May 26 -- Final Exam Day 3
• June 12 -- Start of Summer School Session 1

Click here to view our Athletics Calendar on 8to18.com.