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Upcoming Spring Concerts at Fenton High School Choral Concert, May 8 Band Concert, May 11

The Fenton Music Department will celebrate the spring season with a Choral Concert on Monday, May 8 and a Band Concert on Thursday, May 11. The concerts will be held in the Lewis-Huffman Auditorium at Fenton and begin at 7:00 p.m. There is no admission and everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the musical talent of Fenton students.

First Fenton Career/Job Fair is a success! Over 300 Fenton students visited with representatives from 33 local businesses who set up tables in the commons area on April 27 during all lunch periods. Companies like Chicagoland Pool Management, Bensenville Park District and Skyline Staffing were looking for hard working students to fill summer positions. Others, like Chicago White Metal Casting had summer internship opportunities they wanted to fill, but also spoke to students about careers in manufacturing. Fenton graduate Jaime Quijano, who owns Q & C Automotive brought his Fenton diploma to illustrate to students that he was once where they are. The Village of Bensenville and City of Wood Dale sent representatives to talk to students about careers in government as well as summer positions. The team from Nicor gas kept the students laughing with a spin the wheel quiz. Prizes furnished by the participants were raffled off to students who took part in the fair.

It seems that each year the time goes by quicker, and this year has been no exception. As we come to the close of the school year, I want to let families know that it has been a privilege and honor to educate your amazing children. At a recent meeting with current and newly elected school board members, the administrative team members introduced themselves and, without exception, told the Board that Fenton students are the most respectful, hard-working and kind students with which they have ever worked. Thank you for raising children who respect each other and their school, come prepared for class, and embrace diversity. It is why Fenton is a special place to be. The mobile food pantry events, Special Olympics, spring break alternative, and other service events are examples when our students shine brightly. Students, parents, and staff members have committed time, resources, and energy every day toward creating a nurturing school environment in which our students can thrive and grow into responsible and caring adults. We wish our Class of 2017 all the best as they use the foundation they have built at Fenton to move onto the next chapter of their lives—whether that is college, the trades, the military, or work. My advice to you is live your life filled with kindness, compassion, and humor! If you get the chance, travel the world, see new things, and dedicate yourself to something bigger. In all that you do, work with passion and pride—for it will carry you to your destiny. In closing, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our Fenton students on a great school year! I wish you all a very safe, fun, and restful summer. During your time off, please read at least five books, and do thousands of acts of kindness for your family, community and each other! Be safe. Sincerely,

James Ongtengco

Principal/Associate Superintendent

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New Board of Education Members Sworn in at April 24 meeting

The general election held on April 4 resulted in the election of five new people to the Fenton Board of Education. The newly elected members took the oath of office at the regular meeting on April 24. Newly elected members are: Mary Payton-Howell, Patricia Jalowiec, Oronzo Peconio, Juliet Rago and Jacci Ramirez. All new members were elected to four-year terms with the exception of Juliet Rago, who was elected to a two-year term. They join continuing board members Laura Wassinger and Paul Wedemann. At the April 24 meeting, the following officers were elected: President—Oronzo Peconio Vice President—Paul Wedemann Secretary—Patricia Jalowiec L to R sitting: Mary Ann Payton-Howell, Oronzo Peconio, Jacci Ramirez,

L to R standing: Laura Wassinger, Paul Wedemann, Juliet Rago Patricia Jalowiec

Bison Dash

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Class of 2017 End of Year Schedule

Date Time Activity

May 1 - 12 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Senior brunch tickets on sale in the bookstore, $28 per ticket

May 3 9:40 a.m.—10:15 a.m. Senior Meeting Seniors report to the auditorium. Information concerning commence-ment and related activities will be discussed.

May 5 3:15 p.m. Community Service Deadline

May 5 4:00 p.m. Deadline for students not wishing to participate in the commencement ceremony to submit form to the Principal’s office

May 17 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All fines MUST be paid and penalties served by the end of the school day in order to receive a cap and gown and commencement tickets.

May 18 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Senior Awards Night practice in the Auditorium (by invitation only)

May 18

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

Mandatory commencement practice in the Field House. Caps, gowns and tickets and handicap parking cards will be distributed at this time. Senior Awards Night in the Auditorium (all are welcome!)

May 19 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Senior Brunch at Salt Creek Golf Club

May 21 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Seniors line up Graduation begins

Class of 2017 gives lasting gift to FHS The class of 2017 wanted to make a lasting impression on Fenton High School through its class gift. Fifty-three students took time from their spring break to dig up grass and dirt in the courtyard to make room for the brick layers to lay a pathway. The class raised $4,800 to pay for the brick pavers. Although the rainy weather was a factor, the FHS team worked tirelessly over four days to earn 467.5 hours of community service credit and get the job done. Even the contractor who donated his time remarked about how hard the students worked without complaining. Students will be putting the finishing touches on the pathway in the coming weeks. The result will be a beautiful pathway that connects both doors heading out to the courtyard from the community room. Special thanks to Ms. Rajendran, class of 2017 sponsor for her support throughout this project and Director of Buildings and Grounds Mr. Brodie and his crew for being part of the process from the beginning. Also, thank you to Division Leader for math and science Mrs. Luna and her husband Brian Shelton who donated their time, equipment and laborers from their landscaping business to lay the path. And a shout out goes to Mr. Ongtengco for supplying manual labor and working alongside students to make sure the project was completed on time. What a great team effort!

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Information from the Registrar about enrollment and withdrawals Transfer out/withdrawal—If you are the parent/guardian of a current freshman, sophomore or junior who

will not be attending FHS next school year, please contact Beth Damascus (Registrar) as soon as possible at 630-860-4794 or damascus@fenton100.org to set up a required withdrawal appointment. Please bring all of the following to the appointment (unless already returned/paid)

*Chromebook with bag, strap and charger (call 630-860-6265 with any questions about these) *Books/materials borrowed from the library/bookstore (call 630-860-4926 with any questions) *Textbooks (call 630-860-4926 with any questions) *Cash/debit/credit card, check to pay for outstanding fees or fines *Name and address of the new school where your child will attend in the fall *Your new address and phone number

A withdrawal appointment is necessary and slots fill up quickly. The sooner a withdrawal is processed, the sooner the student can enroll in classes at their new school. Official records will only be released once all obligations (items returned and fees/fines paid) are met.

New students or re-enrollment- If you are the parent/guardian of a student who plans to attend FHS next school year (first time or re-enroll), please contact Beth Damascus (Registrar) as soon as possible at 630-860-4794 or damas-cus@fenton100.org to set up a required appointment. Please br ing all of the following documentation to the ap-pointment:

Proof of Residency (parent or guardian) all documents must be in the name of the person registering the student.

Category I (need 1) Catergory II (need 3 with name and address of parent/guardian)Real Estate Tax Bill IL Driver’s License/ State ID Mortgage Statement Auto and/or Voter’s Registration Agreement of Sale Gas, wáter, electric, pone, cable or internet bill Signed & Dated Lease/ Rental Agreement Bank statement Credit card statement Home, apartment, auto or medical insurance Required Student Information Original Birth Certificate (not hospital certificate) Health Records Official Transcript/Test Scores from previous school If transferring from an Illinois school, the ISBE form (provided by the school from which the student withdrew) Special Ed Records (504, IEP) (if applicable) Legal Custody Documents (if applicable) An enrollment appointment is necessary and they fill up very quickly. It is in the best interest of the student to get en-rolled early in order to avoid missing school in August. All the above documents are required to enroll a student.

Thirty-First Annual Art Fest The Thirty-first Annual Art Fest is being held on May 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Everyone is welcome to come and view the wide-variety of artwork created by students from Districts 2, 7 and 100. Refreshments will be served and there will be an awards ceremony as well as a raffle. All are welcome to attend!

Staff Appreciation April 24-28 We are fortunate to have dedicated teachers and staff members at Fenton High School who work tirelessly to support, teach, guide and nurture our students. Staff appreciation week included made to order smoothies, ice cream sundae bar, an end of the week Bar-B-Que and the annual Bison Dash. Thank you to all our teachers and staff members for all that you do!

May 9 Calculus AB & BC French Lang & Culture May 10 English Lang & Comp, Macroeconomics May 11 World History, Statistics May 12 Microeconomics

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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Parent Connection During the month of May, Fenton’s SEL program will focus on the Illinois State Standard of contributing to the well-being of one’s school & community. Students will reflect on their experiences with community service and brainstorm ways to complete their remaining hours required for graduation. One way to encourage students to complete their hours is to volunteer as a family. According to the United Way (for more information, see http://www.unitedway.org/take-action/volunteer-as-a-family), research has shown that volunteering as a family: • Helps families learn about social issues and provides a new perspective on the world • Provides positive role models and passes on family values to children • Provides new learning experiences and development of new skills for both children and adults • Provides quality time for the family to spend together • Increases interpersonal communication and the problem-solving abilities of family members • Helps youth decide what they want to do with their life Many colleges look for volunteer hours as part of their admission requirements. Additionally, many scholarships list community service as a requirement, and employers often look at volunteer experiences when hiring workers. Colleges and employers usually look for long-term volunteer experiences that have helped the student develop a skill for explore an area of interest, rather than a list of disjointed, one-time opportunities. For some ideas on family- and youth-friendly volunteer opportunities in DuPage County, please visit the following websites:

Giving DuPage: http://givingdupage.org/ Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: http://www.dupageforest.com/Volunteer.aspx DuPage Habitat for Humanity: http://www.dupagehabitat.org/

Students can also visit the Community Service Office at Fenton or contact Ms. Bohnen (bohnen@fenton100.org) for more opportunities. Remember, summer break is a great time to complete hours for students who will continue at Fenton next year. Until next year, stay healthy!

Mobile Food Pantry May 11 Fenton families in need are invited to a mobile

food pantry on May 11 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Fenton High School parking lot. Each family will receive meat, produce and canned

items. Please bring boxes or bags for your groceries.

Todas las familias están invitadas a una despensa de comida móvil en Fenton High

School, el 11 de mayo de las 4:00-6:00 p.m. Cada familia recibirá carne, productos y artículos enlatados. Favor de traer cajas o

bolsas para empacar su comida.

Mobile Food Pantry Spon-sored by Jewel Osco

Drivers Education Information Registration for the Fenton Drivers Education summer Behind The Wheel program will be Tuesday May 9 at 2:30p.m.in the cafeteria. Students are required to pay a $200 lab fee in order to sign up for teachers and times.

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Band News The Young Musician’s Mentor Band will be back this summer and the schedule is available at music.fenton100.org/bands/bandcalendar or /bands/ymmb. Please email Mr. George at georgeg@fenton100.org if you have any questions.

Concerts, parades and performances, Oh my! The FHS Bands will hold their annual Spring Band Concert on Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is entitled: Fanfares: Introducing the Band Class of 2017. Among the highlights of that performance will be the Concert Band and Symphonic Winds performing fanfares. The Jazz Ensemble will also perform All senior band members, as well as feature senior soloists will be honored at this performance. Music by Gutav Holst, Benny Carter, Nat King Cole, Pierre LaPlante, and others will be featured! Refreshments will be served. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

The FHS Bands will be providing ceremonial music at the Fenton Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21. Call time for band students will be 11:00 AM.

The FHS Marching Band will be back in action as we play our part in honoring those who were lost or fall-en in the Wood Dale Memorial Day Parade. Call time for the students is 9:30 a.m. on May 29

2017-2018 Marching Band Information The FHS Bands will be holding an informational meeting regarding the changes to next year’s Marching Bison Band on Monday, May 22 at 7 p.m. in the Fenton Band Room. All parents and students considering participation in the Marching Band should attend this brief 30 minute meeting.

Department News The FHS Music Department will host its annual Awards Night on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. ALL students involved in Bands and Choirs will be recognized for their participation. Other awards include: The Band/Choir Departmental Awards, The John Phillip Sousa Award, The Louis Arm-strong Award, The Patti Miller Award, Musicianship and Most Improved Awards, Booster Scholarships and more. The Music Boosters will provide refreshments for this event. We would like to encourage any and all musicians and their families to attend!

June 12 June 13 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Lunch served to summer school stu-dents

June 14 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Lunch served to sum-mer school students

June 15 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. new students only Lunch served to sum-mer school students

June 16

July 3 10 a.m. to noon 4th of July Parade Rehearsal (voluntary)

July 4 8:30—11:30 a.m. 4th of July Parade (voluntary)

July 5 July 6 July 7

July 31 8:00 a.m. to noon & 1:30—4:00 p.m.

August 1 8:00 a.m. to noon & 1:30—4:00 p.m.

August 2 8:00 a.m. to noon & 1:30—4:00 p.m.

August 3 8:00 a.m. to noon & 1:30—4:00 p.m.

August 4 8:00 a.m. to noon & 1:30—4:00 p.m.

August 7 5:30—8:00 p.m.

August 8 5:30—8:00 p.m.

August 9 5:30—8:00 p.m.

August 10 5:30—8:00 p.m.

August 11

The annual Marching Bison Band Camp and the Fourth of July Parade will be held this summer during the following dates:

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Yearbook Information

The Highlights team is proud to announce that the 2016 - 2017 Fenton yearbook is complete! Yearbook distribution dates are as follows:

May 12: Seniors only During assigned lunch period Community Room May 15: all others During assigned lunch period Community Room

Students must show their Fenton ID when picking up a yearbook. NOTE: All yearbooks not picked up on distribution dates can be picked up at the bookstore. Class of 2018 Senior Portraits

Class of 2018 Senior Portraits will be taken from July 17 to the 20 (retakes 8/29 and 8/30). Portraits are by appointment only. HR Imaging, Fenton’s photography company, will send a letter to current juniors. The letter will contain appointment time and date. If any Class of 2018 students do not receive an appointment time by July 1, please contact HR aging at 815-433-1766 or custserv@hrimaging.com to schedule your appointment.

The Highlights team, under the direction of Ms. Ciupuliga and Mr. Cain, celebrating the completion of the 2016-2017 yearbook.

Athletic Department News Fenton Athletes to play in college

Senior Noel Lopez has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Northern Illinois University and Jenna Geraci has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Elmhurst College. Way to go!

Fenton High School Junior Golf Clinic

It’s time to register for the Summer 2017 junior golf clinic open to Bensenville and Wood Dale residents who will be entering 6th through 9th grades in the fall. The clinic is held at White Pines Golf Club June 12-16 from 3:30—5:30 p.m. In case of rain, the makeup date will be June 19. The cost is $75.00 and you may pay by cash or check made payable to White Pines Golf Club. If you have any questions, or would like to register for the class, contact Rick Johnson, Fenton Head Golf Coach at (630) 292-3532 or by emailing Johnson@fenton100.org.

Move More Challenge Winner

Congratulations to Rigoberto Marin-Luna, winner of the 2017 Move More Challenge. He attended 8 group workout sessions and went to the fitness center 28 times from January 16 through March 24.