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Update from Superintendent Ongtengco

Dear Fenton Families,

We’ve struck another win for our students. Fenton offers breakfast and lunch (both are eligible for the free or reduced price meals program), but starting Monday, March 6 we will also be offering an “After School Supper” program that’s free for students and available in our cafeteria five days per week. As we all know, it’s difficult to focus when you’re hungry. This is especially true for our growing students, and a main reason why Fenton has always been a champion for programs that put more food on the table for our students and families. The After School Supper program will be slowly phased in with a few activities at a time. Please keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks.
 

This new After School Supper program is designed to make sure the students in our clubs and sports programs are able to focus during these extra efforts. Many of these students stay at school for long hours after the last bell of the day. Being a conference, regional, or state champion takes a lot of practice and commitment. Our students shouldn’t have to worry about packing yet another meal in their bag before leaving home, and they definitely shouldn’t be thinking about how hungry they are when their coach or sponsor is trying to teach them a new skill.


Instructor of the Year
Congratulations to Fenton's very own Mark Drelicharz, who on Tuesday was recognized as a Career & Technical Education Instructor of the Year by the DuPage Area Occupational Education System (DAOES) as well as College of DuPage.

 

DAOES is an Illinois Education for Employment (EFE) system responsible for planning for the delivery of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in this geographical area. Fenton operates its CTE classes under the guidance of DAOES, which means they know an awesome teacher when they see one.

 

Mr. Drelicharz is a leader in our school as an instructional coach, he’s a strong teacher in the classroom who inspires our students, and he is outstanding at developing industry partnerships that bring new and innovative learning opportunities to our students. We are very fortunate to have Mr. Drelicharz on staff and couldn’t be more proud of him.


Talent Show
Wow. We had 11 incredible performances Thursday night for our annual “So You Think You’re All That Talent Show.” Congratulations to Nate Rodriguez for winning the big prize. Your performance was definitely not a C, but rather an A+++. Nate’s comedy routine was actually the same performance that landed him in the Speech State Finals and 6th best in all of Illinois!

 

A Huge Bison Shout Out to all the student performers who shared their passions with our school community. It’s not easy to get on stage in front of a large crowd. Students who get involved in the school climate and culture often feel more comfortable investing themselves in the classroom. There’s nothing better than excited and empowered students.


I hope our Fenton Families are enjoying the three day weekend!


Let's Go Bison!

-- James Ongtengco, Superintendent
 

Parents Invited to Complete 5Essentials Survey

We’ve been through a lot together these last few years, and Fenton will continue to aggressively pursue the needs of our students. Our parents and guardians at home are instrumental partners in education, and we value their feedback.

As we continue forward, parents are invited to participate in the 2022-23 annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of every child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity allows you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness.

To take the survey please visit survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois. Your participation will help us understand your child’s conditions and guide our improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. We hope to get 100 percent participation from our Fenton family! Tell us what you think and how we can improve.

Thank you for your support.
 

Interact Club Helps Build Mental Health Kits for Local Nonprofit

Huge Shout Out to our Fenton Interact Club (junior Rotarians) for volunteering to assemble 250 mental health kits for Northeast DuPage Family & Youth Services, a local nonprofit that provides counseling and crisis intervention services to youth and families. Our Fenton students spent about two and half hours on Saturday, February 25, carefully organizing and packing several items into small boxes for NEDFYS to eventually give to youth in local schools. This act of compassion will make a big difference in our community and our neighboring communities. Way to go Bison!
 

 

 

Seniors: Final Community Service Deadline is March 24

Just a reminder that the final deadline for Community Service to be completed and turned into Mrs. Bohnen is March 24, 2023 no later than 4 p.m. Seniors who still need to complete community service should talk with Mrs. Bohnen (bohnen@fenton100.org) before doing any volunteer activities not listed on the Community Service bulletin board.

Honor Roll Students Excited to Get Bumper Stickers

Fenton’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2022 Semester was recently released and students are encouraged to stop by the main office to retrieve their complementary bumper stickers. Those who feel comfortable posing with their bumper sticker could be featured on Fenton’s social media accounts. Congratulations to all our Honor Roll students! Keep up the good work!

 

Junior Varsity Renegades Hockey Win Championship!

Congratulations to Fenton skaters Alex, Jack, Jimmy, Oliver, Rico, and their Renegades Junior Varsity teammates for winning the IHSHL North Central Division Championship by a score of 5-2 over the Kings Hockey Club (Dundee-Crown/Huntley/McHenry) on Saturday, February 25. The team expressed gratitude for all the Fenton students and families that were in attendance to cheer on the Renegades. 
 

Black History Month – Celebrating Black Excellence in Music

The Tri-M Music Honor Society in partnership with Fenton music teachers selected and built Instagram posts featuring prominent black musicians past and present. When possible, short clips of their music were added to the posts.

A few examples of the social media posts can be seen below:
 

 

 

Nate Rodriguez Wins the 2023 Fenton Talent Show

Congratulations to all the students who participated in Fenton’s March 2 "So You Think You're All That?" Talent Show. The evening included 11 performances that ranged from individual singing, a rock band performance, dance routines, a flags routine, and a comedy routine. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Students United Scholarship Fund.

Judges selected the following performances for prizes:

• 1st Place – Nate Rodriguez - Original Comedy Routine
• 2nd Place – Delilah Johnson and Roza Grochal - Piano, Guitar, Singing
• 3rd Place – Mother Mary - Band Performance

Thank you to Students United for organizing the show, as well as their club sponsor Mrs. Annette Valente and all of the judges.



 

 

 

 

Music Boosters “Spaghetti With a Song” Fundraiser is Sunday, March 12

Tickets are now on sale for the Fenton Music Boosters annual Spaghetti With a Song fundraiser, which is set to take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 12 in the cafeteria.

Enjoy live music chosen by passionate student performers while buying spaghetti and financially supporting their future activities. Raffle tickets will be available, so please bring cash in case you see a prize you might want to win.

Advanced purchases for $10 can be made online by clicking here. Please ORDER and pay by March 1.

• Tickets sold at the door will be limited and $12
• Ages 3 and under FREE
• BUY 4 and get 1 FREE TICKET
• Please submit payment via cash or check payable to FHS Music Booster

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).

Fenton High School has a variety of job openings. Anyone interested in working in the cafeteria kitchen, please contact Food Service Director Guadalupe Vargas by sending an email to vargas@fenton100.org. For all other positions, click here to view a list on Fenton’s HR website portal.

Noteworthy Dates:

• March 7 -- Winter Band Concert, 7 p.m.
• March 9 -- Padres Unidos, 6:45 pm
• March 12 -- Spaghetti with a Song music fundraiser, 1 pm
• March 13 -- College Planning Night, 7 pm
• March 14 -- Mini Career Fair, all lunch periods
• March 15 -- Mini College Fair, all lunch periods
• March 16 -- Mini Career Fair, all lunch periods
• March 17 -- Mini College Fair, all lunch periods
• March 22 -- Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm
• March 27 to March 31 -- Spring Break
• April 1 -- NHS Final Community Service Deadline
• April 4 -- NHS Officer Elections
• April 7 -- No School
• April 11 -- NHS Induction Practice, 7 am
• April 11 -- NHS Induction Ceremony, 6:30 pm
• April 12 -- SAT & PSAT testing
• April 13 -- SAT & PSAT testing
• April 13 -- Padres Unidos, 6:45 pm

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