April 19, 2013 - Ferndale Public Schools

F e r n d a l e 

S c h o o l S 

enews 

April 19, 2013 

FHS receives North 

Central Accreditation 

Congratulations to Principal Lisa 

Williams and her entire Ferndale High 

School staff on earning North Central 

Accreditation (NCA). NCA Accreditation 

is granted to schools following a review, 

evaluation and endorsement process 

that ended this week with an external 

review team site visit to FHS. 

Ms. Williams says the importance of 

earning NCA Accreditation is that “Colleges 

will look at our students’ transcripts 

and know our graduates have been well 

prepared for college success.” She adds, 

“This is external validation that we are 

a high quality high school.” One of the 

review team’s conclusions praised “powerful 

practices” at FHS. The international 

NCA protocol promotes student learning 

and effectiveness. 

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Champions Meetings: Embracing Each. Advancing All. 

All are welcome 

to attend and 

participate in 

the next phase of the 

Strategic Planning 

process at four “town 

hall” Champions 

Meetings. 

Thursday, May 9 | 6:30-9 p.m. 

“What Did They Hear?” 

Coolidge Intermediate School 

2521 Bermuda, Ferndale 

Tuesday, May 28 | 6:30-9 p.m. 

“Education of the Future” 

University High School 

1244 Paxton, Ferndale 

Thursday, June 6 | 6:30-9 p.m. 

“The District of the Future” 

Ferndale High School 

881 Pinecrest, Ferndale 

Wednesday, June 19 | 6:30-9 p.m. 

“Overcoming the Enrollment Challenge” 

John F. Kennedy School 

24220 Rosewood, Oak Park 

Led by Strategic Planning consultant Charlie Fleetham, CEO of Project Innovations, 

the Champions Meetings will provide a forum during which the consultants will share 

their findings. Since December 2012, they have studied extensive district data, held over 

50 one-on-one interviews, and conducted 19 focus group meetings. The Champions 

process will feature their recommendations for the Strategic Plan. Participants will have 

an opportunity to share views, ideas and give feedback for the new Ferndale Schools 

Strategic Plan. 

Everyone is welcome to these meetings, including secondary students, parents, staff, 

neighbors, municipal leaders and businesses who together represent all district 

stakeholders. If you have questions, or would like to RSVP for free childcare, please call 

Strategic Plan Steering Committee Member, Stephanie Hall at 248/586-8651. 

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Keep up with 

upcoming school, 

community events 

• 2013 JFK Variety Show sponsored by JFK PTA. 

April 20, 6:30 p.m. Tickets on sale at JFK: $5 

• Nomination form for FYA Annual Youth 

Recognition Ceremony. 

Deadline is April 22. 

• Coolidge Talent Show, April 27 @ 7 p.m. $5 at 

door. Proceeds benefit Cool Kid Camp Fund. 

• FMS Parent Transition Meetings: 

For parents and guardians of 5th/6th students. 

May 2 & 9 

• FS PTSA Arts & Crafts Fair 

May 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

• 4th Annual FHS Baseball Alumni Game! 

May 11, 12-5 p.m. 

• 8th Annual Eagles Nest Golf Outing May 22, 

Greystone Golf Club, Romeo. 8:30 a.m. check 

in,10 a.m. shotgun start. 

• Mother-Son Detroit Tigers Game Trip. 

May 25, $25 per person. 

See all event flyers in the ebackpack 

page of our website. 

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NoW ENroLLiNG 

JoiN US! 

Start early. End Strong. Enroll now. 

Now Enrolling: Little Eagles Preschool 

Little Eagles Preschool is a half-day educational preschool for 3 and 4 year-old Oakland 

County residents. It is located in a dedicated classroom with playground access at Harding 

Administration Center. Competitive Fees! Now enrolling for Fall 2013. All of Ferndale School 

District’s early childhood education programs provide many reasons to enroll your little one 

at Ferndale Schools: 

• Print-rich learning environments 

• Engaging literacy-based activities 

• Focus on health, nutrition, cognitive, social and emotional 

development, self esteem and creativity 

• Active learning and play-based curriculum 

• Vocabulary enrichment 

Schedule an appointment to meet our exceptional teacher 

Geneva Walker-Smith (right), 248/586-8676. 


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[Strategic Plan] 

Focus Group for 

African-American 

parents rescheduled 

for April 24 

The Ferndale African-American 

Parent Network is inviting parents 

of African-American students to 

attend and participate in an important 

meeting on April 24 that will 

lend their voices to the future of the 

Ferndale Schools. 

The meeting will be held at the 

Ferndale High School Media Center 

from 6-8:30 on Wednesday, April 24. 

Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed 

by a focus group discussion. 

The meeting was originally 

planned for this week, but was rescheduled 

due to a tornado watch. 

Parents will have a chance to 

share opinions, views, ideas and 

give feedback for the new Ferndale 

Schools Strategic Plan on key issues 

that have impacted our community, 

including race and the academic 

achievement gap. 

Presenters will be Charlie Fleetham 

and Stephanie Crider from 

Strategic Planning consultants and 

Project Innovations. Contact 

Strategic Plan Steering Committee 

Member Stephanie Hall @ 

248/586-8651 with questions or to 

RSVP for free child care. 

Adult Ed’s Supervisor receives statewide recognition 

Jefferson Adult Education Supervisor 

Sandra Grosso was recently honored 

for making positive connections to 

resources for the most vulnerable 

adults in our state. She serves on a state task 

force that creates policy and advises adult 

education directors. As Administrator of the 

Year, she was recognized for overseeing the 

second largest adult education program in 

Michigan. 

“I’ve always been very active working 

with the state to make sure adults get 

the services they need. We work with K-12 

school districts, but we MUST also work collaboratively 

with Workforce Development.” 

said Grosso. The staff at the Michigan Works 

Office at the Ferndale Career Center works 

very closely with Jefferson Adult Education 

Center students and staff. 

Grosso and Career Center Supervisor 

Pamela Bellaver were also recognized for 

the powerful on-site collaboration between 

the Adult Ed and Career Center programs. 

Sandra Grosso was recognized this week 

by the Adult Learning Collaborative for 

her successful grant which funds 

meetings, website development and 

printed material to promote the work of 

oakland County region 12. 


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Three educators named Teacher of the Year 

Congratulations to the following teachers from who received “Teacher of the Year” designation this past week. The teachers, one from each 

level-Elementary School, Middle School, High School-were nominated by administrators, parents, colleagues, and students to receive the 

distinction. The teachers will be each be recognized at an upcoming Board of Education meeting and at the year-end staff recognition event 

in June, where each will be in a drawing to receive a leased car for one year from Suburban Collection. They were each notified in their 

classrooms this week by a visit from their building principal (Eric Bruner, Dawn Warren, Lisa Williams) and Superintendent Gary Meier. 

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ruth Tavalire has been a teacher in the Ferndale 

Public Schools since 1991. She currently teaches 

Grade 6 at Coolidge Intermediate School, and she 

has also taught at Coolidge Middle School, Washington 

Elementary and Harding Elementary where 

she has specialized in social studies and English 

language arts instruction. She is part of Coolidge’s 

School Improvement Team and infuses technology 

into her lessons in innovative ways. She was district 

Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2003. 


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Jason Gillespie has taught Social Studies at Ferndale 

Middle School since 2001. He has also taught 

Environmental Science and Leadership courses and 

he served as the Ferndale Education Association 

President from 2010 to 2012. In 2012, he served as 

an administrative intern at Roosevelt Primary School 

where he worked with students, and he currently 

runs the National Junior Honor Society and coordinates 

community service projects, as well as fundraisers 

within the school. 

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ryan Dunlap has been a Science teacher in Ferndale 

since 2000, the Head Football Coach since 

2006, and Camp Skyline Adult Facilitator since 2002. 

He redesigned the football program with a collaborative 

team study program and higher academic 

standards. He has been a teacher-mentor at the annual 

Camp Skyline student communications and 

leadership retreat, volunteered to teach at ACT Prep 

Camps, set up services for Charity Days and the annual 

canned food drives, and has developed two 

innovative and popular courses for his students: 

Wilderness Survival and Biological Diversity.

Grant students: Think Green, Loving the Earth 

Students at Grant Early Childhood Center experienced two entertaining and informative assemblies this past week, presented by 

Michigan School Shows, “Think Green, Loving the Earth.” The experience was funded with a grant from the Ferndale Education 

Foundation. The children learned about Recycling, Reusing, Reducing, and Restoring. All had an “awesome time,” according to 

their teachers! 


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FMS students 

perform well at 

MSBoA Festival 

Congratulations to the FMS 

students who participated in the 

MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival on 

last Saturday. Students performed 

solos, duets and quartets for a professional 

musician on their instrument. 

All students who participated 

received either a First Division 

(I = Excellent) or Second Division 

(II - Good) rating and medals. Bravo 

on your outstanding musical efforts 

and achievements! 

The following students received I’s: 

rachel Arquero, olivia Cole, 

Margaret Dominic, Arianna 

Elledge, olivia Fotiu, Sidnie Jackson, 

Jacob Keener, Katie Keener, 

Nick Major, William McElgunn (2), 

Sarah o’Donnell (2), Aleena Paraday, 

Anabel Sicko 

The following students received II’s: 

Skyler Bartley, Enzo Bowen, 

Asia Brown, olivia Cole, Zack 

Funk, isabel Kolanowski, Abbi 

Krycian, Abbey Johnson, Ash 

Twomey, Zane Zerbel 

FHS Senior surprised with Study Abroad Scholarship! 

FHS Senior Katie Jahn (second from right) was surprised this week, with an in-person announcement 

that she had won the Congress-Bundestag youth Exchange Scholarship to attend school in Germany 

later this year. The award was presented by Barb Kikka (left), the Senior Field Director from youth For 

Understanding USA. youth For Understanding, which administers these scholarships in Michigan, 

presented the award during German class. Kikka told Katie that this honor “would change her life 

forever.” Katie’s father, ray (second from left), and FHS Principal Lisa Williams (right) were there to 

congratulate her. Katie has been waiting to hear if she will receive this scholarship, which will extend 

her high schools studies to a fifth year, deferring college for one more year. “i’m so excited! i was so 

anxious this whole month (waiting to hear back),” says Katie. “i’m excited to go to Germany and learn 

the culture.” Her father, ray Jahn, is excited, too, and doesn’t mind deferring college for this great 

opportunity. “She’ll be a much better student as a result,” says ray. This Scholarship, sponsored by 

the U.S. State Department, covers the full cost of Katie’s year abroad. The program begins in early 

August with a month-long initial immersion program which will help her better learn the language 

and culture of Germany. it includes a year at a German academic high school and side trips, including 

meetings with government leaders in Berlin. it ends 11 months later with a visit to Washington, 

D.C. to meet with government leaders. Katie, who has been studying German at FHS for four years, 

will depart in late summer and return the following summer. Congratulations, Katie! 


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[Ferndale Youth Assistance] 

Nominations sought for youth recognition Ceremony 

Ferndale Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for a deserving student or group of 

students for its 33rd Annual Youth Recognition Celebration on Monday, May 13, from 

5:30-8 p.m. at Coolidge Intermediate School. 

Nomination forms can be found the eBackpack on the District website or by clicking on 

the form on the right. There will be two recognition categories: Individual and Group grades 

K-12. Two graduating seniors who are nominated may be selected for a $500 scholarship 

from the David Michael Smith Scholarship Fund to pursue higher education. 

Individual or group nominations can be made by school staff, church representatives, 

civic groups, business persons, parents and citizens of the Ferndale School District. Award 

winners will be nominated on the basis of volunteer services performed in our community 

within the past year or who have made remarkable achievements in spite of personal hardship. 

Criteria for individual recognition: Nominating a deserving youth for their ongoing 

volunteerism, school or community service project, personal acts of heroism or someone 

who has overcome adversity in spite of personal hardship. 

Criteria for Group recognition: Nominating a deserving group of youth for ongoing 

volunteerism or school or community service projects, beautification activities, church/ 

youth programs. 

Criteria of Youth efforts that will NOT be eligible for the Youth Recognition award may 

include: athletic award, honor roll, attendance, students performing paid or mandated community 

services, teacher or instructor assignments. 

Nominators need to be detailed when nominating a youth or group for their efforts to 

take special care when composing remarks as some of the information can be sensitive in 

nature. FYA reserves editing rights to all nominations. Deadline for youth nominations is 

Monday, April 22, 2013. 

The award winners, their families and nominators will be mailed/emailed an invitation to 

attend the Youth Recognition Celebration. 

Fill out the form online and return to Ferndale Youth Assistance, Ferndale High School, 

881 Pinecrest Ferndale, MI 48220. Questions: please call FYA at 248-586-8700. 

Ferndale Youth Assistance- Youth Recognition Celebration! 

Please circle: Student or Group nomination 

Student: Grade: 

Age: M/F School: 

Parent (s) or guardian: 

(Print exact name to be used on certificate) 

The form for the youth 

recognition Award can be 

found online in the District News 

folder and by clicking on the 

form above. 


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Address: 

Home Phone#: Work Phone #: 

E-mail Address: Alternative email: 

Group: 

(Please use additional sheets for names and nominating information) 

Nominator: Phone#: 

Organization/Affiliation: Email: 

Alternative email: 

(Please feel free to use additional sheets for nomination purposes). 

Please return nomination form to FYA located in the Ferndale High 

School by: Monday, April 22, 2013. 

All award winners, their families, and nominators will be mailed/emailed to participate in 

the Youth Recognition Celebration.

Superintendent Meier surprises roosevelt class as guest reader 

Superintendent Gary Meier visited the third grade students in Mrs. Amanda Miller’s room at Roosevelt this week to chat and 

read a few books. Student were quizzed before his arrival to see if they could guess their mystery reader. The students enjoyed 

their time, the sharing of stories and Mr. Meier’s photos of his family. Mr. Meier promised the students a visit to his office in the 

near future, much to their delight. 


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UHS Teacher competed in historic Boston Marathon 

University High School math teacher Leslie Handyside participated in the 

2013 Boston Marathon, finishing at 2:08 p.m., approximately 40 minutes 

before tragedy changed the memory of the day forever. 

Leslie had run four prior Detroit Marathons. She was invited to participate 

in the Boston Marathon after two qualifying races. She said in Boston she had 

an excellent race and finished in 3:42:49. Running with a friend, Leslie arranged to 

pass her family at Mile 22, where they left via the subway and met up with her later. 

She says, “The Marathon is an amazing 

experience. I am so grateful my seven family 

members were not personally affected. I’m so 

grateful, and I’m so heartbroken.” 

Handyside was among 483 Michigan runners 

in the race that included 23,336 athletes 

from around the world. Congratulations, Leslie! 

We are proud of your accomplishment. 

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Ferndale youth Assistance provides successful ‘Safe Night’ 

Ferndale Middle and High School students enjoyed a successful Safe Night at school last week. The semi-annual fun event is meant 

to show kids that they can have a good time in a safe environment. The gym and pool were both open, there was dancing, a henna 

booth, and of course, pizza, cotton candy and popcorn. The Ferndale youth Assistance’s mission is to strengthen youth and families 

and prevent and reduce delinquency, neglect and abuse through volunteer involvement. 



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[Volunteers Needed] 

Southeast oakland Coalition 

youth Dialogue Day April 26, 9-2. We need 

volunteers from 8:45 until 3 p.m. 

Contact: Carly (Averill) Podzikowski, 

Southeast Oakland Coalition, 248-752-8239 

or cpodzikowski@ferndaleschools.org 

Ferndale Education Foundation 

The FEF is currently looking for Board 

members! If you are interested in helping 

our students through this valuable 

organization, contact Barb Landry at 

248/390-4457 or fef@ferndaleschools.org. 

reality Store Project at FHS 

This year’s date is April 25. Your 

commitment would be from approximately 

7:30 a.m. (coffee and bagels provided) 

-12:45 p.m.(lunch provided). Contact: 

Charlotte Oliver at coliver@ferndaleschools. 

org or 248-548-8600, ext. 4150. See a video 

about the Reailty Store. 

[Save the Date! - Don’t miss the world premier of 8 Mile Rhythm] 

FHS spring concert will 

feature alumni performance 

The FHS Bands will be performing their Annual Spring Concert on Saturday, May 

18, at 7 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium. The concert will feature Ira Hearshen, a Detroit-area 

native, who has composed special music just for FHS and will also feature the first FHS 

Alumni Band concert in 30 years. (Photo above is from the 2001 FHS Talon) 

The FHS Wind Ensemble will be premiering “8 Mile Rhythm,” by Ira Hearshen, dedicated 

to the Ferndale High School Band program and based on three iconic Motown 

tunes: “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” “Living for the City,” and “What’s Going On?” 

An Alumni Band Rehearsal will be held in the late morning on May 18. Musicians will 

be contacted with more details and music to practice. 

There is no admission charge for the concert. 

An Alumni Band Reunion will be held after the concert at Como’s Pizza, outside 

patio, 22812 Woodward Avenue (at 9 Mile), Ferndale, MI 48220. 

FHS Alumni can contact Patti Weber Aberlich at paberlich2@aol.com or 248-302- 

4959 to participate. 


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Save the Dates! 

middle school 

FMS Transition Meetings 

Please join us as we discuss the joys of transitioning to middle school! 

Meetings may be attended by all, but are specifically designed for 

parents/guardians of 5th/6th grade students. 

Date Place Time 

Tues. 4/9/13 Kennedy School (PTA) 6:30 pm 

Wed. 4/10/13 Coolidge Intermediate 7:30 pm 

Thurs. 5/2/13 FMS/FHS Media Center 6:00 pm 

Followed by Kennedy/Coolidge/FMS Spring Band Concert at 7 pm! 

Thurs. 5/9/13 FMS/FHS Media Center 5 pm 

Ice Cream Social 

followed by FMS Open House at 6 pm 

We hope to see you at one of these events! 

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Baseball Boosters 

recruiting members 

Ferndale Baseball Boosters is 

recruiting members to its organization. 

A membership form can be found 

online. The primary purpose of the 

FBB is to provide ongoing support for 

the Ferndale Middle and High School 

baseball programs. 

Membership allows you to: 

• Actively participate and discuss all 

business matters at FBB meetings 

• Vote for the executive board 

• Nominate or be nominated for a 

position, either on the executive 

board or as a chairperson or 

committee member 

• Be notified of meetings, general 

business and activities via email 

Also check out their Facebook page - 

Ferndale Baseball Boosters, and website 

http://ferndalebaseballboosters.webs. 

com/! 

Blue Baseball 

Stitching 

Brown/Black/White 

Ferndale Colors 

Titanium Necklace Fundraiser 

$15 each or 2 for $20 

White Baseball 

Stitching 

Yellow Baseball 

Stitching 

Blue/Orange 

Tigers Colors 

Green/White 

MSU Colors 

Yellow/Blue 

U of M Colors 

Size 20 Size 20 Size 22 Size 20 Size 22 

Size 22 

Size 20, 24 

Blue/White 

Lion Colors 

Brown/White 

Ferndale Colors 

Purple/Pink 

Courage/Hope/Faith 

Black/Hot Pink Hot Pink 

Size 16, 18, 20, 24 Size 18 Size 20 Size 20, 24 

Red/Blue 

Piston Colors 

Red/White 

Red Wing Colors 

Size 22 Size 22 Size 22 

College, NFL, MBA 

Teams 

All funds raised will be used to buy equipment for the boys’ baseball teams at FHS and FMS. We are also trying to 

purchase a new score board for the Varsity Baseball Field at Ferndale High School. 

Interested in purchasing, email ferndalebaseball@yahoo.com or call Barb Landry 248.390.4457 


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Don’t miss the flyers! 

District-Wide Flyers are also published 

on our website in the ebackpack.


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Got School Breakfast? 

Does your child miss 

breakfast-- no time or 

simply isn’t hungry first 

thing in the morning? 

Here’s a solution: 

School Breakfast! 

School breakfast provides 1/4 of your child’s daily nutrition needs 

and research shows breakfast provides fuel for school and boosts 

brain power. Breakfast at school is affordable, too. It’s available for 

all students and if you qualify for free or reduced price lunch, you 

also qualify for the free or reduced price breakfast. 

Encourage your child to join us every day for school breakfast. 

Ferndale Public Schools 

Elementary School Price: 

Middle School Price: 

High School Price: 

Free and Reduced Price for Families Who Qualify: 

Times Served: 

$1.25 

$1.25 

$1.25 

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 

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Varıety 

Show 

APRIL 20th 6:30 PM 

FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL 

Tickets on sale in the JFK Office: $5 

Sponsored by 

John F. Kennedy School


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dinner will 

be served at 

6 pm 

followed by the 

Dinner & 

Focus Group for 

Parents of 

African-American Students 

focus Group 

discussion 

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 

6-8:30 p.m. 

Ferndale High School Media Center 

The Ferndale African-American Parent Network invites you to attend and 

participate in an important meeting that will lend your voice to the 

future of the Ferndale Schools. You will have a chance to share your 

opinions, views, ideas and give feedback for the new Ferndale Schools 

Strategic Plan on key issues that have impacted our community, 

including race and the academic achievement gap. Bring a Friend! 

PRESENTERS: STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANTS from PROJECT INNOVATIONS 

Charlie Fleetham and Stephanie Ferndale Crider 

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Questions? 

Call Strategic Plan Steering Committee 

Member Stephanie Hall @ 248/586-8651 

Ferndale African American Parent Network 

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Focus Group 

for 

Future School Families 

of Ferndale, Pleasant ridge, oak Park 

& the Charter township of royal oak 

thursday, April 25, 2013 - 6:30-8 pm 

roosevelt Primary School - Data room 

2610 Pinecrest, Ferndale 

In this focus group we are seeking views and opinions from anyone in the Ferndale 

school district with young children (or who anticipates having children someday) and 

who will soon be making decisions about schools. 

The Ferndale Schools invite you to attend and participate in an important 

meeting that will add your voice to the future of the Ferndale Schools. 

You will have a chance to share your opinions, views, ideas and give 

feedback for the new Ferndale Schools Strategic Plan. Free childcare 

will be provided to those who RSVP to 248-586-8651 by April 22. 

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PRESENTER: STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT 

Charlie Fleetham, CEO, Project Innovations 

PArtICIPAte 

In tHe Future oF tHe 

FernDAle SCHoolS 

Questions? 

Call Strategic Plan Steering Committee 

Member Stephanie Hall @ 248/586-8651



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Coolidge 

Intermediate School 

TALENT SHOW 

SATURDAY APRIL 27, 7PM 

FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL 

Fundraiser 

Tickets Available at the Coolidge Office $5 

All proceeds benefit the Cool Kid Camp Fund 


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IT’S EUCHRE NIGHT 

A fundraiser organized by BandAid in support of the 

Ferndale Public Schools Band programs 

Saturday, April 27, 2013, 7:00 p.m. 

Sign-in Starts at 6:00 p.m. 

New Location 

Ferndale Elks Lodge 

22856 Woodward Avenue (1 blk. N of 9 Mile) 

Ferndale, MI 

$10 Entrance Fee – all net proceeds to benefit Ferndale Bands! 

1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd places guaranteed 

Will play 8 games (two rounds each game) 

Partners are randomly drawn 

Room for 80 players 

50-50 Raffles 

Food and Beverages (Pop, Water & Beer) Available 

Come and support Ferndale’s award-winning music programs, 

and have fun at the same time! 

RSVPs are welcome RSVP to: mtraines@comcast.net 

Questions? Call Julie Miller @ (313) 682-4586 or 

Email VPrudden@comcast.net 

Food and beverage donations are gratefully accepted. 

For more information on donations or volunteering, email Cindyburke@comcast.net 

Players must be 21 years or older


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Family 

Picnic at 

the DLC! 

Enjoy an evening of family fun 

and learn about what the DLC 

has to offer. Information about 

graduation, summer school and 

what will be offered next year 

at the DLC will be discussed. 

All ages are welcome!!! 

427 Allen, Ferndale MI 48220 

248-541-4855 

www.digitallearningcenter.us 

Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 

Highlights: 

Summer School Registration 

Graduation Information 

College Planning 

Student Art Show 

Prom Tickets 

Next Year’s Classes 

Activities for all ages 

Refreshments 

Ferndale Public Schools’ Digital Learning Center


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tickets available! 

Join us for a day at the ballpark as we cheer for 

our Tigers and fight cancer...at the same time! 

Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros 

May 14, 2013 

7:05pm Game Time 

Tickets cost $16 each 

contact kyrsten Rue for more information: 

248.586.8924 or krue@ferndaleschools.org 

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5k fun run or walk 

2k family run or walk 

It will will be fun! 

You will will get messy! 

www.rainbow-run.com 

Coloring 

the streets 

of Ferndale, 

Saturday, June 1, 2013. 

The Rainbow Run will weave through the streets of 

downtown Ferndale. Taking place the morning of 

Ferndale Pride, the run/walk is meant for everyone of 

all ages who supports diversity and acceptance, 

everyone who supports anti-bullying programs, 

and everyone who believes we can not be complete 

until all persons are included. 

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• price increases 

• activation fees 

• equipment rental fees 

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Available online, in print 

and in person


Facebook! 

SHOP AT KROGER 

AND SUPPORT THE FINE ARTS 

IN FERNDALE SCHOOLS 

The Ferndale Schools Fine Arts Boosters and OrchSupport need your help. 

Shop at Kroger grocery stores and a portion of every purchase will be 

donated back to these organizations. 

It’s simple: 

Get a Kroger card at your nearest store. 

Register your card on-line at krogercommunityrewards.com. Select 

FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS as your organization. 

When you check out FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS will appear at the 

bottom of your receipt. Thanks for your support! 

SHOP AT KROGER 

AND SUPPORT THE FINE ARTS 

IN FERNDALE SCHOOLS 

The Ferndale Schools Fine Arts Boosters and OrchSupport need your help. 

Shop at Kroger grocery stores and a portion of every purchase will be 

donated back to these organizations. 

It’s simple: 

Get a Kroger card at your nearest store. 

Register your card on-line at krogercommunityrewards.com. Select 

FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS as your organization. 

When you check out FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS will appear at the 

bottom of your receipt. Thanks for your support!


Facebook! 

Welcome to MiStar StudentConnection! This is your 

info on how to access your student information 

online, especially your homework and test grades, 

and marking period grades. It’s a handy tool for 

keeping up with your academics. If you have 

questions with your login, please e-mail: 

Zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org. You can access 

MiStar StudentConnection from the yellow circle on 

the district homepage, or by entering the following 

URL (web address) in the address field of your 

Internet browser, and saving as a favorite: 

https://zangle.oakland.k12.mi.us/Ferndale/studentcon 

nect 

Rev: 9/28/2012 

Ferndale Public Schools 

Keep this information in a safe location: 

2012-2013 Ferndale Public Schools 

Small Letter “L” = l Number Zero = 0 

Number One = 1 Capital Letter “O”= O 

Capital Letter “I” = I 

Parents/Guardians/Students who need their PIN and 

Password should email 

zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org. 

Enter your PIN/ID number and Password and click on 

the Logon button to continue. Note: No one can login 

to MiStar StudentConnection without being a registered 

user with the Ferndale Schools who has been issued a 

PIN and Password provided by the district. 

Below is an overview of the information you can access 

within MiStar’s StudentConnection. 

Click on any of the choices on the left side of the selection screen to view your information in MiStar StudentConnection. Note: 

Most choices have additional links, which allow you different views within the page. 

News: News from your building and classes may appear in this area. 

Schedule: Communicate with Teachers - View your schedule and communicate with your teachers. Send an e-mail to your 

teacher by clicking on the teacher name. Click on the link in the middle left side of the screen to change the view 

to “Order by Term” to separate the current semester from the whole year schedule. If your computer has e-mail 

installed on it, it will launch the message automatically from this link. If you use a web-based mail system, right 

click on the teachers name and select “Copy Shortcut,” within your email program, right click and paste the 

copied address into the “To” field. 

Attendance: This area gives you an hourly update of your attendance record including absences, excused absences, and 

tardies, for example, based on your schedule for the day. The data is live, so you will see updates as soon as 

teachers and office personnel enter them. Ask your parent/guardian to contact your school to correct any 

inaccurate records. 

Assignments: View your assignments by class. View the assignment details to see more information about the assignment. 

Hint: You can switch between the links to “Show Assignments for Last/Next Week” or “Show All Assignments” 

for the entire semester by clicking the link in the middle left of the screen. 

Marks: MiStar Uses the Term “Marks” for Grades - View your grades. 

Transcript: View your courses, grades, teachers and credits earned. This is not an official transcript. 

GPA: This section shows your Grade Point Average (GPA) by term, cumulative, class rank and class size. 

Testing: MEAP Test Scores 

Cafeteria: View menus and your cafeteria account 

If you have questions with your login, please e-mail: Zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org

what's happening 

Saturday, April 20 

• MSVMA State Vocal Solo/Ensemble Festival 

• Parents Preparing Students for Academic Success 

Presentation, Oakland County Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. 

8 a.m.-1 p.m. 

• Suzuki Strings Workshop, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 

• 2013 JFK Variety Show, FHS, 6:30 p.m. 

Monday, April 22 

School improvement Monday 

• Board of Education Meeting, Harding Media Center, 7 p.m. 

Tuesday, April 23 

• Kindergarten Transition: Grant students visit JFK, 9:30 a.m. 

• Grant 4 Kids/Title I Parent Advisory Meeting, 5 p.m. 

• Sexuality Advisory Committee meeting, Harding, 6-8 p.m. 

• Eagles Pledge meeting, Harding Media Center, 7:15 p.m. 

Wednesday, April 24 

• Adult Education Spring Count Day 

• FHS Testing Out 

• Kindergarten Transition: Grant students visit Roosevelt, 

9:30 a.m. 

• Focus Group: Parents of African-American Students, 

FHS Media Center, 6-8:30 p.m. 

• Board of Education Program/Technology Committee 

Meeting, Harding Media Center, 6:30 p.m. 

Thursday, April 25 


• Rotary Annual Pasta Dinner, Blumz...by JR Designs, 6 p.m. 

• JFK Volunteer Appreciation Tea, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Friday, April 26 


• Youth Dialogue Day, Coolidge, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

• FE-PTA Market Day Pick Up, Coolidge 2:30-3:30 p.m. 

• JFK Market Day Pick Up, 3-4:30 p.m. 

• Parent Night Out, Kulick Center, 7 p.m. 

Save the Dates! 

• The 2013 FHS Spring Concert on Saturday, May 18, will feature the 

premier of the Ira Hearshen-commissioned piece, tentatively titled, “Eight Mile 

Rhythm,” based on three iconic Motown tunes. This concert will also feature an 

FHS Alumni Band, for the first time in about 30 years. See page 5 for more details. 

Watch Board of Education Meetings 

• Did you know the District has a local cable channel, 19, that airs 

general information about the school district and the monthly Board of Education 

meetings? The meetings are broadcast on a standard 

schedule every day: 5 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m. If you ever find that the station 

is not broadcasting properly, please email 

shall@ferndaleschools.org, so we can address the issue right away. 

Click for our online calendar! 

you can also download it to 

your own Google Calendar, 

then transfer your dates to 

outlook, etc. 


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April 19, 2013 - Ferndale Public Schools

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