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• What grade your student is in, 
• Technology available to parents at home, 
• How parents think their students feel about school,
• How often parents interact with their student’s teachers, 
• How parents feel about the relationship with their student’s teachers, 
• If parents believe our school is preparing their students for college,
• How often our school provides updates or invites parents into the school, 
• What communication methods (email, phone, text messages) do parents prefer,
• What life factors prevent parents from attending school events,
• How often do parents volunteer for school events or programs,
• Parent opinions on the quality of our facilities,

 

An Evening of Black Excellence on March 13th

Fenton’s Evening of Black Excellence was rescheduled for Thursday, March 13th at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Festivities will take place in the Fenton Cafeteria. Tickets are $10; students and children are free.

 

Our students and valued partners have prepared a meaningful evening, rich with personalized experiences and art. You can look forward to:

• Numerous students reading poetry and performing music that is important to them 
• A ‘Soulful’ dinner from Lickle Jamaica Restaurant
• Guest speakers from our community
• A performance by award-winning artist Tukkiman and Victoria Boateng

 

 

 

 

 

Please join our Black Student Union and enjoy soul food while hearing inspirational speakers and incredible musical performances. 

 

Click here to RSVP

 

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Fenton’s Fast-a-Thon is Tuesday, March 11th

Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan has started and we're excited to celebrate this special occasion! Did you know that Ramadan is observed by about 2 billion Muslims worldwide? We have several students at Fenton who are fasting during this holy month, and we'd love for you to experience what it's like too! 

 

 

 

 

All are invited to join a one-day fast on Tuesday, March 11th and attend a celebratory (and free) Iftar dinner at 6:30 p.m. after the sun sets, which is when fasting is allowed to end. There will also be arts and craft activities in the ARC during all lunch periods.

 

Students and families interested in participating, learning about Ramadan, and attending our Iftar dinner, please click on the link below:

 

Click here to sign up for Fast-a-Thon

 

 

 

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Give the Gift of Life – Donate Blood

Fenton's Student Council is seeking donors for their March 19 blood drive, which will take place between 7 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the front gym.

 

According to the Versiti Blood Center, about 37 out of every 100 Americans are eligible to donate blood but only 3-to-4 people donate each year. Fenton’s Student Council wants to raise that percentage!

 

All students 16 and older, their parents, siblings, and members of the community are invited to participate. 

 

Student Council members will be in the front gym assisting the staff from Versiti Blood Centers. Everyone who donates blood will receive a free Just Donate hat.

 

Click here to schedule an appointment

 

Please read the following helpful tips:

• Bring a photo ID
• Students under the age of 18 will need a signed permission slip
• Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating blood.
• Enter through Door 1 (our main entrance) and proceed to the front gym.
• Do not plan to participate in any sports or strenuous activities for the rest of the day after donating blood.

 

For more information, contact Christine Casterton by sending an email to casterton@fenton100.org.

 

 

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Art Students on Display at Upstate Eight Conference Exhibition

Congratulations to this year’s Upstate 8 Conference Art Exhibition participants: Robert Wilke (Digital Art), Eduardo Lira (Digital Photography), Andrew Jakubowski (Photography), Sophie Kalata (Digital Illustration), Jessica Marut (Painting), Josslyn Wade (Drawing), David Pykosz (Painting), Isabel Flores (Sculpture), Larissa Pagan (Ceramics), and Bridget Dolan (Digital Photography).

 

Special honors go to the ribbon winners:

 

 

Name	Category	Title	Award
Andrew Jakubowski	Photography	The Chicago Theatre	4th Place
David Pykosz	Painting	Bludy Pharaoh	3rd Place
Isabel Flores	Sculpture	Lila	1st Place
Josslyn Wade	Drawing	Drained	4th Place
Larissa Pagan	Ceramics	What is under the sea?	Honorable Mention
Robert Wilke	Digital Art	Personification	5th Place
Sophie Kalata	Digital Illustration	Thanatophobia	5th Place

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our incredible art teachers JoAnna Rieger, Angelika Zima, and Scott McNulty for your mentorship.

 

 

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Bison Bands Perform Winter Concert with Guest Musician

Band students performed the music of Tito Puente, Louis Jordan, Katahj Copley, Fito Olivares, and more during their Winter Concert on Thursday, March 6. Students performed alongside Dr. Eric Hines, a Grammy nominated professional musician, courtesy of a grant from the DuPage Foundation and its JCS Arts, Health, and Education fund. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Students Learn More About Going to College

Thank you to all of the schools that visited Fenton on Monday, March 3 for our College Fair during all lunch periods. This was a great opportunity for students to meet admissions representatives and learn how to apply for admission or find out what classes they should take at Fenton over the next few years in order to qualify. We’re proud to show our students potential futures and empower them to take the next steps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Football Player Signs to Play in College

Congratulations to Stephan Romas Jr. for signing to continue his football career at Aurora University. Teammates, friends, and family gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate this huge achievement. 

 

Stephan is a two-way player who prefers playing to the defensive line but was invaluable on the offensive line protecting Fenton's quarterback this season. The Bison had a huge turnout this year, going 6-3 and returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Coach Farrell said part of this season's success is attributed to Fenton being more physical in the trenches. Congratulations, Stephan!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Luis Caro Caceres Wins the 2025 Fenton Talent Show

Congratulations to all the students who participated in Fenton’s February 27 "So You Think You're All That?" Talent Show. The evening included 12 performances that ranged from individual singing, duet singing, duet comedy routines, dance routines, and instrument performances. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Students United Scholarship Fund. 

 

Judges selected the following performances for prizes:

 

1st Place: Luis Caro Caceres – Piano

2nd Place: Greg Platek and Arturo Hurtado Jr. – Comedy

3rd Place: Maya Ortiz – Singing

 

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