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Week of January 22 to January 26
Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic en la bandera en la esquina inferior derecha y cambie el idioma.
Update from Superintendent Ongtengco
Dear Fenton Families,
I can’t thank you enough for all your patience and hard work during the unexpected E-Learning Days we had these last few weeks. The safety and well being of our students is Fenton’s top priority.
E-Learning is the short term use of Internet-based classes. It was approved for Fenton in 2019 as a tool for continuing the learning process when coming into the building is not possible due to an emergency.
We are definitely glad to have Bison Nation back in school!
You know who else we had in the house last week? Our Future Freshmen! The Fenton Class of 2028 was walking our halls, can you believe it?
The Next Generation was excited to see what Fenton is all about and we were excited to showcase a bright future for them.
Thank you to our incredible Link Crew students for guiding our Future Freshmen and for moderating the awesome panel discussion in Room 302/304. It’s truly important for our youngest Bison to have a good example to look up to.
Another huge Shout Out to our athletic coaches, club sponsors, and all our current students who set up booths at the Activities Fair for our Future Freshmen to explore. It’s proven that students who are involved in an extracurricular program and have more time with trusted adults end with a stronger connection to school, have extra motivation in class, and earn one full letter grade higher.
Families that also have 8th graders can review all of our presentations on our Future Freshmen webpage.
This public event was also another opportunity to explain our proposed $65 million facilities referendum, which will be on the ballot March 19. Our goal is to comprehensively repair and remodel several areas of our building.
The proposed building referendum, if approved, would replace vital infrastructure such as HVAC, roofing, interior ceilings, major circuit breakers, and water mains. It would also address student health and wellness by gutting and replacing all restrooms and locker rooms, as well as addressing student safety by installing a sprinkler system and replacing our fire alarm.
In terms of academics, the referendum would invest money in renovating existing classrooms in our science hallway and our career and technical education hallways, specifically our culinary and construction trades classrooms.
You can find more details about the proposed referendum at www.fenton100.org/referendum. If you have any questions about the referendum, don't hesitate to send an email to fentonhelp@fenton100.org
Let’s Go Bison!
– James Ongtengco, Superintendent
Sign Up for the Talent Show Today
Hey, Bison Nation! Who's got talent? Music, comedy, dance, color guard, we want it all. Click here to sign up and show off your mad skills! Fenton's Talent Show is ALWAYS a hit. If you're unsure about some of the details or how you want to organize your performance, sign up anyway and then send your questions to Ms. Valente (valente@fenton100.org).
Exploring Potential Career Paths
Thank you to the 55 local businesses and organizations that joined our Career Fair on January 18, giving our students a chance to meet industry professionals and ask their own questions. Our Career Pathways programing intends for all students to have a plan(s) for life after high school. What better way to consider your career options than to speak with real people who do the jobs! Bringing all of our partners to the cafeteria at once provides every single student an opportunity to explore areas of interest and then ask their counselors about related courses.
Three Times to Musical Power
Fenton extends a Huge Bison Shout Out to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from Blackhawk Middle School and Wood Dale Junior High for their impressive performances during the Tri-District Choral Festival on Friday, January 19th.
The younger students traveled to Fenton and spent time learning from the high school students, before joining them on stage and singing as one family.
This annual event is a celebration of the schools’ joint love of music, and a way to inspire each other to continue working hard.
Eighth graders interested in continuing with music should contact their new Fenton counselor.
Celebrating Greatness
Fenton senior Alejandro Diaz for surpassed 1,000 points in his career as a Bison Baller during a game over winter break. Coach Chaz Taft and the rest of the varsity squad recognized Alejandro with a commemorative banner before their home game against Streamwood on Saturday, January 20. The Bison ultimately won that game 69-36.
The all-time points leader for the boys basketball program is Diamon King with 1,208 points, a total that was set in the 2019-2020 school year.
Yearbooks and Senior Advertisements Sold Online Thru January
Don’t miss out on buying your copy of the 2023-2024 Highlights Yearbook. Walsworth Publishing allows for guaranteed yearbook orders through January. After that, all yearbooks are available while supplies last.
Yearbooks and senior ads (hint, hint, moms and dads) are only sold online. Search "Fenton High School" on yearbookforever.com.
Attention Seniors!
Our yearbook editors will soon start designing our seniors advertisements.
Senior ads are a great way to cement your favorite memories and accomplishments in a book that's archived forever. Simply choose your desired advertisement size, write your custom message, and upload your picture(s).
The “Guess Who” senior baby pictures are another fun way to contribute to this school-wide celebration. Start looking for your best picture. The Highlights staff will begin collecting photos for $10 in the next few weeks.
Email Mr. Kambic (kambic@fenton100.org) if you have any questions.
Free Flu Vaccinations
With cold and flu season upon us, the Fenton Health Office is encouraging students and their families to get a seasonal flu shot as a precaution to prevent or minimize the effects of an infection.
Our community partners at DuPage Health Coalition have a free Jewel-Osco flu shot voucher for families facing economic hardships. Simply click on the link below, print the voucher, and give it to the pharmacist at any Jewel-Osco in DuPage County before February 28th. The pharmacist might ask for proof that you live in DuPage County, so be prepared to show your driver’s license or any bill with your address.
If you do not have a printer at home, then ask your student to print this voucher in the ARC at school or have them visit the Health Office.
To read more about the flu vaccine, click here to see an informational flier from Families Fighting Flu, Inc.
The Fenton Health Office and Community Relations Department have other topics for families to consider:
Meningococcal Vaccine
All students in Illinois are required to get the Meningococcal Vaccine by their 16th birthday. These vaccines are also available at Jewel-Osco or with your family doctor. If your student has not already received the Meningococcal Vaccine, click here to read more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (haga clic aquí para ver un volante en español.)
Insurance Coverage, Medical Debt, Free Pharmacy
The DuPage Health Coalition has a variety of other programs to help families in need, including financial assistance with insurance premiums from the Affordable Care Act, assistance in repaying medical debt, and potential access to a free pharmacy. To learn more, click on the links below to see informational fliers.
Silver Access Insurance Premium Assistance
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Or call 630-510-8720 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Pharmacy for the Uninsured
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Or call 630-784-4288 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Or call (331) 806-3065 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
College of DuPage ofrece clases gratuitas para adultos para la adquisición del idioma inglés a partir del 30 de enero de 2023 y nuevamente el 28 de febrero de 2023.
Aprender a leer, escribir, escuchar y hablar puede mejorar las oportunidades profesionales y más.
Las clases de inglés están disponibles por la mañana en la Biblioteca Pública de Bensenville, 200 S. Church Road, y en el Centro de Ocio Deer Grove del Distrito de Parques de Bensenville, 1000 W. Wood Street. Las clases nocturnas están disponibles en Fenton High School, 1000 W. Green Street.
Todos los participantes deben tomar una prueba de nivel para que los maestros puedan determinar su nivel de habilidad actual antes de que comiencen las clases.
Fenton High School
Fechas de examen:
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Lunes 23 de enero a las 6:30 pm
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Miércoles 25 de enero a las 6:30 pm
Las clases se reúnen los lunes y miércoles de 6:30 a 9:20 pm
El primer día de clase es el lunes 30 de enero a las 6:30 pm
Biblioteca Pública de Bensenville
Fechas de examen:
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Martes 21 de febrero a las 9:15 am
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Jueves 23 de febrero a las 9:15 am
Las clases se reúnen los martes y jueves de 9:15 am a 12:35 pm
El primer día de clases es el martes 28 de febrero a las 9:15 am
Centro de ocio Deer Grove
Fechas de examen:
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Martes 20 de febrero a las 9:15 am
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Jueves 22 de febrero a las 9:15 am
Noteworthy Dates
- January 26 – Special Olympics Pack the Place Basketball Game, 7 pm
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January 29 – Talent Show Auditions, 3:30 pm
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February 1 – NHS Winter Community Service Deadline
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February 1 – Talent Show Auditions, 3:30 pm
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February 6 – NHS Meeting (Seniors Only), 7:30 am
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February 13 – Food For Families Distribution, 4 pm
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February 19 – No School - President's Day
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February 21 – Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm
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February 27 – Talent Show Dress Rehearsal, 5 pm
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February 28 – Choir Concert, 7 pm
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February 29 – Talent Show, 6 pm
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March 1 – No School, Teachers Institute Day
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March 7 – Winter Band Concert, 7 pm