Week of April 29 to May 3

May 4, 2024 3:45 PM

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Update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen

Dear Fenton School Community,

In a few weeks our Fenton Class of 2024 will embark on their next set of adventures. They’ve spent the past two years planning for this moment and making decisions on what they want to do after graduation.

On Wednesday we celebrated those decisions, whether it be college, trade school, military, or workforce. Seniors were encouraged to wear apparel that reflected their decision, and then promote their decision on a small postcard that was taped to the wall of the Student Commons during lunch periods.

Students celebrate their future plans by posing in their college gear during the Decision Day 2024 barbaque.

Students celebrate their future plans by drawing on a postcard and taping it to the wall of the Student Commons.

Thank you to Mr. Cano, Mr. Cuellar, Mrs. Georgakis, Ms. Leclercq, and Dr. Koranda for putting together a BBQ for seniors on Wednesday.

Fenton counselors cook burgers and hot dogs for graduating seniors as part of Decision Day 2024

As we continue down the homestretch, we have several other celebrations for our hard-working Class of 2024. Here’s a rundown of all the exciting events:

May 10 – Movie Night and BBQ, 7 p.m. in the Fieldhouse
May 16 – Graduation Practice, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse
May 16 – Senior Brunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Pines Golf Club
May 16 – Senior Awards, 6:30 p.m. in the Fieldhouse
May 17 – Prom
May 19 – Graduation, 12 p.m. in the Fieldhouse

Fenton’s Commencement Ceremony is Sunday, May 19 at noon. All seniors get four tickets, with overflow seating in our auditorium to watch the livestream. More information has been sent to our seniors and their families via email.

Dr. Bentsen celebrates two students during the Illinois Principal's Association DuPage Recognition Breakfast.

More specifically, I was honored to recognize senior Amber Hayde and junior Lex Mikulski at the Illinois Principals Association DuPage Region Recognition Breakfast on Monday in Glen Ellyn.

The recognition program celebrates "outstanding students and school citizens." We celebrated Lex and Amber for their remarkable academic achievements and extra curricular activities.

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We also want to highlight the many staff members who support and guide our students along the way.

Monday, May 6 is the start of Staff Appreciation Week and we give thanks to all our teachers, counselors, coaches, club sponsors, teacher assistants, office support staff, bus drivers, maintenance staff, grounds staff, and even our wonderful cafeteria staff.

Fenton celebrates its administrative support staff during National Administrative Professionals Day

We already got a little head start with a breakfast on April 22 for National Administrative Professionals Day, as well as National Bus Driver Appreciation Day on April 23, and Lunch Hero Day on Friday.

Fenton celebrates its bus drivers during National Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Arbor Staff poses for a photo celebrating Lunch Hero Day

It truly takes everyone to educate our future leaders, and I’m honored to partner with this staff and our Bensenville/Wood Dale community.

Sam Bentsen, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Associate Superintendent/Principal

A flyer for the Fenton May 2024 Choir Concert

Fenton Cares flyer for free mental health support

Folleto de Fenton Cares para apoyo gratuito a la salud mental

English 4 Students Present Research Projects

Last week students in English 4 displayed their cumulative projects during an exhibition all-day Thursday in Fenton's small gym.

Students delved into a driving personal question and presented their research and newfound knowledge on the topics.

The project involved research, writing an essay, creating a presentation, presenting in front of their class, and then being available in the Thursday school showcase.

Teachers encouraged students to have their project lead to positive contribution to their community, such as encouraging other students to join a cause, take better care of themselves, or raise awareness about a lesser known topic.

Students display and discuss the results of their English 4 research projects.

AP Art Students Shine at Annual Art Show

Students and their families filled the Academic Resource Center (ARC) on Thursday, May 2 to browse the year’s best artwork from Advanced Placement courses. After a half hour of touring the displays, art teachers Angelika Zima, Joanna Rieger, and Scott McNulty took to the podium to honor this year’s seniors and name the 2024 Best of Show award winners.

Senior art students pose with their certificates of appreciation during the 2024 AP Art Show

Best of Show winners pose with their trophies during the 2024 AP Art Show

The Best of Show awards were in three categories. Congratulations to the following AP Art Students:

2D Best of Show

Marcel Chavez
Jess Marut
Giselle Castillo

3D- Best of Show

Lucy Rodriguez
A.J. Berton
Larissa Pagan

Photography- Best of Show

Ember Falk
Valeria Di Tullio
Alec Brixius

Below are a few photos from the 2024 AP Art Show.

Art student poses with family during the 2024 AP Art Show

Art student poses near their projects during the 2024 AP Art Show

Senior art student celebrate together one last time during the 2024 AP Art Show

Fenton Organizes 2nd Annual Multilingual Summit

Fenton's English Language Learners connected with students from York, Addison Trail, and Willowbrook high schools during the 2nd Annual Multilingual Summit on Tuesday, April 23 at the Deer Grove Leisure Center in Bensenville.

The summit connects students with others who have the same experiences and goals, including students their own age and graduates who have already walked the path and have advice to share. Breakout sessions covered college planning, financial aid, employment advice, and relationship building, among other topics.

A huge thank you to the Bensenville Park District for hosting this important event.