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Week of October 21 to October 25
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Update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen
Dear Fenton School Community,
The Week of October 20-26 is Principal Appreciation Week and I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to Principal Kate Ward for her exceptional leadership in this new role. She truly makes a difference in our school community.
Principal Ward’s commitment to both the staff and students is evident in everything she does. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone feels supported and valued. Her high level of involvement creates an environment where students thrive and teachers feel empowered.
Thank you Mrs. Ward for your dedication and for being such an inspiring leader. We are fortunate to have you guiding our school!
JCS Arts Grant DuPage Foundation
Thank you to the DuPage Foundation for awarding Fenton $3,000 out of their JCS Arts, Health, and Education fund. We take great pride in our performing arts!
Band Director Garett George used the grant money to bring renowned musicians Eric Hines and his band, Pan Dulce, to Fenton on Thursday, October 24 as a final tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month.
Many of our teachers brought their classes to the auditorium during 4th, 5th, and 6th periods. These culturally significant songs helped build understanding among students through a fun activity.
Safety Drill
Thank you to our students and staff for an exceptional effort during our safety drill on Thursday, October 24. The focus of the drill was to practice lockdown and barricading of the classroom in the case of a school emergency in which a lockdown is announced.
Students watched a video with their Bison Time teachers on how to barricade a classroom and then discussed or practiced barricading their door. Administrators, security staff and police were present during the drill to observe and check that classroom doors were locked.
This training is part of a larger effort to make our school safe and secure. Fenton High School utilizes ALICE principles, which stands for Alert, Lockdown/Barricade, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. It refers to the options that staff and students have in the case of an emergency based on the information known at the time.
Thursday’s drill was a success. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Sam Bentsen, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent
Class of 2025 Panoramic Picture
Seniors were excused from Bison Time on Friday, October 25 to take a Class of 2025 Panoramic Picture for display at school and in the 2024 - 2025 Highlights Yearbook. Students can also purchase the photo from Lifetouch for $24 by going to www.mylifetouch.com and entering the Picture Day Code CH004212T0. The above picture is Mr. Kambic’s quick photo. The professional photo will be uploaded in a couple of days.
Underclass Picture Day Retakes/Makeups are November 8
Student portraits for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors were on Wednesday, October 4. For those who could not attend or who do not like their first photo, retake/makeup picture day is set for Friday, November 8.
The photos will be available for purchase at www.lifetouch.com/ or by clicking on the links sent to parents directly from Lifetouch. For those who have not already ordered photos, the Lifetouch website will ask for a school code. Fenton’s code for the October 2 Picture Day is EVTDKZJ8P. For anyone who plans to purchase photos from the makeup day, the November 8 code is EVTZFQH4C.
Extra paper order forms are also available in the main office.
Lifetouch also is offering a 10% off coupon code F202410OFF for underclass picture orders.
This retake/makeup day is not for seniors.
Measuring the Solar System
Students in Geoscience with Mr. Strojny took their learning outside on Tuesday, October 22 and used Fenton's new tuft field to mimic the relative distances of planets in our solar system. Students lined up at various yard markers symbolic of how far each planet is from another, as well as from the Sun.
Alumni Returns to Share Knowledge on Joining Legal Profession
Lucas Kelly, Fenton Class of 2015 and Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Class of 2025, visited Ms. Kelly Mullins’ Criminal Justice classes on October 11 to talk about careers in the legal field. He discussed his time at Fenton, his undergrad experience at University of Iowa, and the challenges of law school.
Exploring Latino Art
With Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in a few days, Spanish 3 classes visited the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago on Tuesday, October 22 to tour the National Museum of Mexican Art and then headed to Los Comales for an authentic Mexican lunch. The group wrapped up the trip by touring murals in the neighborhood with Churros and hot chocolate from Xurro Cafe. Learning is fun!!!
Fall Choir Concert
Thank you to all the Fenton Families and community members who attended the Fall Choir Concert on Sunday, October 20. Students performed on stage in front of a live audience for the first time this year. Mark your calendars for the joint band and choir holiday concert, which is set for 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 15 in the Auditorium. All are invited; the event is free and open to the public.
Bandarama 2024 Tours the Globe
The Fenton High School Marching Bison Band & Bison Chamber Band performed its annual Bandarama on Tuesday, October 22 in the field house, where dozens of parents and family members filled the bleachers.
The Bison Chamber Band featured its Woodwind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble, while the Marching Band performed its halftime show, Fenton Mosaic, and other pep music.
Click here to see several short video clips on Facebook from Bandarama.
Preparing for the German Exchange
Families interested in the 2025 German Exchange Program visited Fenton on Tuesday, October 22 to meet with Mr. Lorenzo Rubio, Fenton’s Director of Equity and Division Leader for Multilingual Programs. Mr. Rubio shared information about hosting German students and how to prepare for the Fenton students’ trip to Germany. Students have already begun fundraising. Thank you to everyone who visited the Elk Grove Portillos on Wednesday, October 23. A portion of all sales from 5 to 7 p.m. go to the Fenton German Exchange Program.
Give the Gift of Life – Donate Blood
Fenton's Student Council is seeking donors for their November 7 blood drive, which will take place between 7 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in room 302/304.
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 Nirvana themed t-shirt.
Please read the following helpful tips:
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Bring a photo ID
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Students under the age of 18 will need a signed permission slip
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Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating blood.
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Enter through Door 1 (our main entrance) and proceed to room 302/304.
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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.
Veterans Day Tribute Video
Fenton would like to recognize and honor Fenton families and our neighbors on Veterans Day. Last year Dr. Sam Bentsen led a video explaining the holiday and thanking those who served. If you have a family member or neighbor who is currently serving or previously served, feel free to send us their…
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name,
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branch of the military,
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years served (exact range of years or total number of years served), and
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a photo
to communications@fenton100.org by the evening of Wednesday, November 6 and we would be happy to include them in this year’s tribute. Previously submitted photos from current students and staff will be added to this year's video. Click here to view Fenton's 2023 video.
The Fruits of Friendship
Students in Fenton’s Black Student Union and Polish Club enjoyed a field trip on Friday October 11 to pick apples at Keller's Farmstand in Oswego.
Noteworthy Dates
- November 4 – No School
- November 5 – Election Day: No School
- November 7 – Fall Student Council Blood Drive
- November 8 – Picture Retakes for Fresh/Soph/Jr
- November 9 – ILMEA District 1 Festival
- November 14 – Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest
- November 16 – ILMEA District 1 Jazz Festival
- November 20 – Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm
- November 27 – Thanksgiving Break
- November 28 – Thanksgiving Break
- November 29 – Thanksgiving Break
- December 1 – NHS Fall Community Service Deadline
- December 5 – Students on Stage (Bison Scripts) Showcase