Week of January 27 to January 31

January 23, 2025 8:00 AM

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Update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen

Dear Fenton School Community,

Next week we will explore a new all-school event known as Future Ready Fenton Day on Wednesday, February 5th. It’s designed to support our students and prepare them for success.

This new initiative provides grade-specific activities focused on testing, career exploration, and college readiness. Attendance is mandatory except for seniors.

This special day will also accommodate state-mandated ACCESS testing for our nearly 400 students who are required by the state to take this annual test. Additionally, all juniors who are not required to take the ACCESS test are required to take the Pre-ACT Test. This testing opportunity will prepare our students for the upcoming state-wide testing date in April. We’ve designed the day to ensure an optimal testing environment for these students while offering meaningful opportunities for all other students.

Please watch for more information about your student’s specific activities. Meanwhile, here’s a general overview:

Freshmen who are not testing will visit and tour local colleges.

Sophomores who are not testing will go on Career Exploration Field Trips to area businesses aligned with their interests, as indicated in School Links.

Juniors will be taking one test or another.

Seniors who are not testing can focus on graduation requirements, such as community service and the Constitution Test.

If your student is going on a field trip, make sure you get your permission slip turned in on time.

This is an exciting opportunity to put our students in the best position to succeed. Thinking about life after high school and taking the appropriate steps in the meantime are important objectives for every student.

Thank you to all the staff members who are making this possible.

Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your partnership.

Sam Bentsen, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Exploring Internships and Career Fields

Junior Lucy Johnson completed an internship last semester with the Bensenville Media team at Bensenville Village Hall and one of her duties was to host the Spotlight on Fenton TV show. One segment explored internships that other students were participating in. As we approach Future Ready Fenton Day on Wednesday, February 5th, families are invited to watch Lucy’s segment. Click here or on the YouTube video above.

Congratulations to Jack Tinajero, Kendall Mitchell, and Cristobal Veronica from Ms. Rieger’s Photo 1 and AP Photo classes for being voted Best Shots of the week! These photos were selected by the entire school via a vote circulated in the Daily Announcements. Their selections were the first Best Shots of 2025.

Fenton Counselors help families fill out the FAFSA

FAFSA is Now Open - Local Workshops are Available

Fenton counselors hosted a FAFSA workshop on January 14th with guests from the Illinois Student Aid Commission. Families that could not attend are encouraged to contact Mrs. Rachel Georgakis, Fenton’s College and Career Counselor, if you have questions or watch for more information via her newsletter.

Families can also attend similar FAFSA workshops at:

The Bensenville Community Public Library on Monday, February 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Click here to learn more.
College of DuPage on Thursday, February 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Click here for more information.

College of DuPage flier for a February 13 FAFSA workshop

GPS Offerings for February

The Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) is a large group of area schools working together to find guest speakers and produce informative literature to help families navigate life with a growing teenager.

Most programs in the Glenbard Parent Series programs are virtual and can be joined from home over the internet, and all presentations are free. We plan to communicate various upcoming presentations as the year progresses, but we invite you to bookmark their website https://gpsparentseries.org/ and sign up for their emails.

Here is their lineup for February:

A list of events offered by the Glenbard Parent Series

Music Students Take the Show on the Road

Fenton Band and Choir students got dressed to impress and then played in front of live audiences throughout the community, including Blackhawk Middle School, Wood Dale Junior High, and The Ratcliff Senior Living in Wood Dale. The traveling show is known as the Tri-District Fine Arts Connection.

Spaghetti with a Song Music Department Fundraiser is Sunday, March 9th

Mark your calendars! Our annual Spaghetti With a Song public event is 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9th. All proceeds benefit the Fenton Music Boosters and the Fenton Music Programs.

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Enjoy a plate of spaghetti while listening to a variety of student performances. We always enjoy a live audience! This is open to the public, whether you have children at our school or not.

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As preparations get underway, the event organizers are still looking for donations including but not limited to raffle prizes, soft drinks, and disposable tableware. Contact Jenn Barr from the Music Boosters at 630-892-0583 if you are able to contribute.

Spaghetti with a Song Music Fundraiser Flier

Tri M Honor Society has a fundraiser at Chipotle February 10th

Tri-M Honor Society has a fundraiser at Chipotle February 10

Yearbooks and Senior Advertisements Only Sold Online

Don’t miss out on buying your copy of the 2024-2025 Highlights Yearbook. Walsworth Publishing allowed for guaranteed yearbook orders through January, but now all yearbooks are available while supplies last. Below is a sneak peak of this year's book...

Highlights Yearbook sneak peak pages for 2025

Yearbooks and senior ads (hint, hint, moms and dads) are only sold online. Search "Fenton High School" on yearbookforever.com.

The senior class of 2025 poses at Homecoming

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 and they only cost $10. Start looking for your best picture! Once you find one, send an electronic version to Mr. Kambic (kambic@fenton100.org) AND Ms. Dantona (dantona@fenton100.org). Drop off your $10 cash or check (made to Fenton High School) with Ms. Dantona in the ARC -- place your payment in an envelope with your name and student ID number. If your preferred photo is only in print form, drop it off with Ms. Dantona and the Highlights Yearbook Club will scan it.

Email Mr. Kambic if you have any questions.

Hey Now, You’re An All Star!

Congratulations to sophomore Patrick Grzywacz for an outstanding 2024-2025 season with the Renegades Hockey Club varsity squad, resulting in him and two others being selected to the North Central Hockey League All Star Team.

Patrick Grzywacz was named to the North Central Hockey League All Star Team

Fenton's Special Olympics Basketball Team competes against Morton

Special Olympics Basketball Takes on Morton in Pack The Place Matchup

Congratulations to our Special Olympics Basketball Team for a hard fought game against Morton West during the Friday, January 10 Pack the Place matchup at Fenton.

Bison Coaches Simon Sanchez and Emma Kiel expressed their gratitude for the large turnout in the stands, the decorations and raffle organized by the Interact Club, the great music from the Fenton Pep Band, and the incredible halftime performances by the Dance Force.

DuPage Health Department Recommendations this Cold & Flu Season

It’s that time of year when a variety of illnesses become more prevalent. Please exercise self care as we jump into this new semester; drink plenty of water, wash your hands, get plenty of sleep, and go to the doctor if you feel unwell.

Additionally, the DuPage County Health Department has provided a variety of information on vaccinations and staying well. Please read the documents below:

Recommended Vaccines by Age: English | Spanish
Learn about Meningococcal Vaccines: English | Spanish
Learn about Flu Vaccines: English | Spanish
Learn about COVID-19 Vaccines: English | Spanish

Community members can get a $500 referral prize if they recommend a bus driver who gets hired.

Staff members can get $600 bonus if they recommend a bus driver who gets hired.

Noteworthy Dates

February 1 – NHS Winter Community Service Deadline
February 17 – No School - President's Day
February 25 – Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
February 26 – Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm
February 26 – Winter Choir Concert, 7 pm
February 27 – Talent Show, 6:30 pm
February 28 – No School - Teachers Institute
March 6 – Winter Band Concert, 7 pm
March 9 – Spaghetti with a Song Music Department Fundraiser, 1 pm

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