March 1 - Ferndale Public Schools
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F e r n d a l e<br />
S c h o o l S<br />
enews<br />
<strong>March</strong> 1, 2013<br />
Keep up with upcoming<br />
school, community events<br />
• Stop by Dino’s every Thursday to benefit the FHS<br />
<strong>March</strong>ing Band!<br />
• <strong>Ferndale</strong> Reads 2013: Feb-<strong>March</strong>. Pick up a full<br />
schedule of events at <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Public</strong> Library.<br />
Free copies of Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut<br />
available.<br />
• <strong>Ferndale</strong> Musical Boosters present the FHS Spring<br />
Musical, “The Sound of Music” @ FHS <strong>March</strong> 16, 17,<br />
22, 23, 24.<br />
• 2013 <strong>March</strong> into Transition: Learn about mental<br />
health, vocational rehabilitation, and<br />
community resources, <strong>March</strong> 7, 13, 14 @ 6 p.m.<br />
• American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Kick Off<br />
Party, <strong>March</strong> 19, 6 p.m., FHS<br />
• Understanding the Changes in Grades 7-11<br />
Math: <strong>March</strong> 20, 6 p.m., FHS Media Center<br />
See all event flyers in the ebackpack<br />
page of our website. [Click on folder>]<br />
The Sound of Music<br />
premiers <strong>March</strong> 16 at FHS<br />
enews<br />
will feature a<br />
different photo<br />
each week. See<br />
our schools'<br />
photo gallery at<br />
www.ferndaleschools.org<br />
Strategic Plan - Your Opportunity to<br />
Contribute to the Future of the District<br />
Focus groups have been planned for several school groups to give parents and<br />
community members an opportunity to share their views about the <strong>Ferndale</strong><br />
<strong>Schools</strong> with the Strategic Planning consultants from Project Innovations. In<br />
<strong>March</strong>, the focus groups planned include parents of students at the elementary<br />
schools, elected officials from the district’s four municipalities, realtors and <strong>Ferndale</strong><br />
Chamber members, and school improvement team members. Plans are also underway, in<br />
collaboration with the <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> African-American Parent Network, to host a focus<br />
group for the African-American community in April. See page two for the schedule of<br />
upcoming focus groups.<br />
We want to know what you think survey: There will also be an opportunity for<br />
individuals to participate in a survey that will contribute information for the Strategic Plan.<br />
In partnership with the School Improvement Team, the Strategic Plan Steering Committee<br />
is requesting that individuals from the community at-large (not district parents or<br />
employees) complete a survey on the school climate. The Community Survey is accessible<br />
via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2Y5MY8Z<br />
continued on next page<br />
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Local Celeb!<br />
Congratulations to Director of<br />
Food Services Reggie Holden who<br />
is this year’s winner of the “Modern<br />
Man Best Dressed” contest at Cliff<br />
Bell’s.<br />
He won, by unanimous decision.<br />
The contest was hosted by the<br />
Michigan Fash Fest.<br />
From The Detroit News: http://<br />
www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.<br />
dll/article?AID=/201303010100/<br />
ENT09/303010353<br />
Strategic Plan & Focus Groups, continued.<br />
The Community Survey (link on previous page) is also a required component of the<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> districtwide School Improvement Team process, and is mandated<br />
by Title I grant funding. The feedback from the community at-large is important<br />
to understand the impact the district has on the community, the involvement of<br />
community members with the district, and the views of the community toward the<br />
district.<br />
Focus Groups for the Strategic Plan<br />
Participating in a focus group may be one of the most important contributions parents<br />
make to their children’s education and the future of the <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>. Please share<br />
the information below and invite others from your school or group to participate in<br />
the upcoming Focus Groups as part of the district’s Strategic Plan process.<br />
Kennedy Parents<br />
Monday, <strong>March</strong> 11 3:30-5 pm Kennedy Cafeteria<br />
Coolidge/Roosevelt Parents – Open Classroom<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 12 6-7:30 pm Roosevelt Media Center<br />
Coolidge/Roosevelt Parents – Traditional Program<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 12 7:30-9 pm Roosevelt Media Center<br />
Realtors & <strong>Ferndale</strong> Area Chamber of Commerce Breakfast<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 19 8-9:30 am <strong>Ferndale</strong> High School Media Center<br />
African-American Parent Network<br />
Thursday, April 18 6-8:30 pm <strong>Ferndale</strong> High School<br />
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[Remembering Our Students]<br />
UHS students remember classmate Sammuel Lee II<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> community is mourning the loss of a University High School student<br />
who died as the result of an accident over the midwinter break. Sammuel Lee II was<br />
a senior at UHS with plans to study electrical/computer engineering at one of several<br />
colleges where he had been accepted. UHS students and staff gathered at school over<br />
the break to remember him with the support of grief counselors from Common Ground<br />
Sanctuary. The students made a memory banner that was presented to Sammuel’s parents<br />
at his funeral. The University High School community has established a memorial fund<br />
to support Sammuel’s funeral expenses. Donors can contribute via the Sammuel Lee II<br />
Memorial Fund through the Pay <strong>Schools</strong> system on the district homepage.<br />
FHS loses two alumnae<br />
Erika (Dixon) Minchey graduated from FHS in 1993 and recently passed away<br />
from brain cancer. A memorial fund for Erika, who left behind a husband and four<br />
daughters, is online at http://www.gofundme.com/SUPPORTFTC.<br />
Melissa Balogh, who was a member of the FHS Class of 2009, passed away suddenly<br />
this past week. Memorial contributions for Melissa may be made to the family<br />
to help with funeral expenses, as well as Crystal Conference Center and Central<br />
Woodward Christian Church.<br />
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[Feb. 25 Board Meeting Highlights]<br />
UHS Kitchen Remodeling<br />
Roosevelt Kitchen Remodeling<br />
HVAC, kitchen improvements<br />
slated for UHS, Roosevelt<br />
Improvements at Roosevelt Primary and University High <strong>Schools</strong> were<br />
presented at the last Board of Education meeting on Feb. 25, by Bill<br />
Weinrauch of TMP Associates, Inc. Slated improvements include a fullservice<br />
kitchen and new HVAC throughout Roosevelt, with the exception<br />
of the kindergarten room which received air conditioning from the 1995<br />
bond improvements.<br />
University High School’s storage rooms will be transformed into a fullservice<br />
kitchen, allowing the staff to prepare food onsite and offer more<br />
choices. The UHS gym will also be air conditioned.<br />
Both Roosevelt and UHS kitchens will have a “servery” area for students<br />
Continued on next page ><br />
Roosevelt Mechanical Upgrade<br />
Continued on next page ><br />
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[Feb. 25 Board Meeting Highlights]<br />
FHS Remodeling < Continued from previous page<br />
to enter and receive their food. (See the architectural renderings)<br />
Bids for <strong>Ferndale</strong> High School renovations were also recently opened. The<br />
bids were well within budget and the architects and construction teams<br />
will begin reviewing the applications for presentation to the Citizens Bond<br />
Oversight and Operations Committees in <strong>March</strong>.<br />
FHS auditorium, Commons improvements planned<br />
The Board approved plans for the bidding of remodeling projects for<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> High School’s Commons area and auditorium. The plans and<br />
estimates were reviewed by the Citizens Bond Oversight and Operations<br />
Committees and by Bill Weinrauch of TMP Associates, Inc. and Jeff Hamilton<br />
of the Auch Company. The projects include ceiling asbestos abatement,<br />
replacement of ceilings and lighting, mechanical upgrades and air<br />
conditioning, auditorium remodeling, natatorium upgrades, main office<br />
remodeling, Commons guardrail replacement, and carpet replacement.<br />
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[Feb. 25 Board Meeting Highlights]<br />
“We understand that<br />
students are not just<br />
disabled from 8 to<br />
3 pm. We want to<br />
support them and<br />
their parents with the<br />
understanding their<br />
care is 24/7” —Ray Locke<br />
Executive Director, Special Education<br />
Special Education Update<br />
Ray Locke, the Special Education Director for the District, gave an update on the<br />
department’s programs and services offered to the <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>’ students<br />
from birth to age 26. Click Here to access Locke’s PowerPoint presentation posted on<br />
the district <strong>Public</strong>ations Page.<br />
Special education offers a variety of programs within and outside of the district,<br />
with student services ranging from teacher consultation to a full-time special<br />
education classroom placement. The Special Education Department operates under<br />
the philosophy that special education as a service, and not a place.<br />
Special Education program eligibility and the range of services are determined<br />
by an Individual Education Program (IEP) team. The IEP team must include the<br />
student’s parent, if the student is a minor, the general education teacher and a<br />
special education teacher or service provider. In addition, the team may include the<br />
building administrator, the Director of Special Education, the school psychologist,<br />
an advocate or other person the parent requests be present, and other special<br />
education ancillary staff. Locke said, “I always recommend parents bring along<br />
another pair of ears to an IEP meeting because the information is so complex.”<br />
Ancillary staff includes speech therapists, the school psychologist, physical<br />
therapist, occupational therapist, school social worker and, occasionally, consultants<br />
from Oakland <strong>Schools</strong>, the Oakland County Intermediate School District.<br />
Students who are in a full-time district special education program are typically<br />
mainstreamed into general education classes for small portions of their day based<br />
on the student’s needs. Students who have disabilities which require a great deal of<br />
support may attend school outside of the district in a program known as a centerbased<br />
program.<br />
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[Feb. 25 Board Meeting Highlights]<br />
2012 MEAP Results show District Improvements<br />
Barbara Evoe, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, made a presentation<br />
reviewing the 2012 MEAP results for <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> students in grades 3-9 at the<br />
February Board of Education meeting. Her report, Understanding the 2012 MEAP<br />
Results, is posted on the district website. Click here to access on the <strong>Public</strong>ations Page.<br />
Evoe stressed that the district’s goal on standardized testing is to show continuous<br />
improvement and beat the odds. She outlined the district’s scores for all students, and<br />
then drilled down to focus on students who are socio-economically disadvantaged.<br />
For these students, no matter which district they attend, statistically they are<br />
‘expected’ to test at a particular rate. This “linear trend line” for MEAP performance is<br />
90% accurate at predicting how students will score as a district, or group. However,<br />
in <strong>Ferndale</strong>, Evoe said: “We are outperforming predicted outcomes on reading, math,<br />
and writing for socioeconomically disadvantaged students. We are beating the odds.”<br />
Pauline Nagle, the District’s Coordinator of Elementary Instruction, added:<br />
“Individual potential has been a big focus for us. High quality instruction in the<br />
classroom has been a huge emphasis.” She also noted that the District has been<br />
conducting professional development on the new Common Core Curriculum<br />
standards, and conducting strategic planning for students following analysis of the<br />
results.<br />
“We believe Data Teams will impact next year’s scores,” said Evoe. “Principals have<br />
received data early this year, so they have additional time to review and identify<br />
very targeted priority areas.” The Data Teams meet during the district’s School<br />
•<br />
Improvement Mondays which began last September. Data Teams are collaborative<br />
teams of teachers, principals and instructional leaders who focus on improving<br />
teaching and learning for every student. They meet to review student achievement<br />
data and prescribe instructional practices and interventions to address specific needs.<br />
Nagle also believes the computer-based program, Success Maker, at the elementary<br />
and middle school levels is starting to make a positive impact on students. Nagle says<br />
students must be on grade level for reading to do well on all of the tests. Science and<br />
social studies scores indicated areas in need of further focus going forward.<br />
“We are<br />
outperforming the<br />
county on reading for<br />
socioeconomically<br />
disadvantaged<br />
students. We are<br />
beating the odds in<br />
reading.” —Barb Evoe<br />
Executive Director, Curriculum<br />
Linear Trend Line Showing<br />
MEAP Expectations<br />
X <strong>Ferndale</strong><br />
X<br />
X Level at which students are expected<br />
to test based on socioeconomic level.<br />
X Level of actual achievement by<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> students higher than expected.<br />
Beating the odds.<br />
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ferndale<br />
IMPORTANT<br />
PARENT MEETING<br />
Understanding the<br />
Changes in Grades 7-11 Math<br />
Parents of current 7th-11th Graders are invited to learn<br />
critical changes/information on how math is changing<br />
and how you can support your student.<br />
Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 20, 2013<br />
6:30 p.m.<br />
FHS Media Center<br />
TOPICS INCLUDE:<br />
Student Testing | Curriculum | Requirements<br />
PRESENTERS:<br />
Susan Clippert, K-12 Math Coordinator<br />
Tom Maes, 7-12 Instructional Lead Math Teacher<br />
Questions?<br />
Call the Office of Curriculum and Instruction<br />
248/586-8666<br />
Your<br />
Child will be<br />
rewarded for<br />
your<br />
attendance!<br />
Complete the attendance<br />
tickets at the event!
FHS students<br />
tour Spain<br />
Ten <strong>Ferndale</strong> High School students<br />
studying Spanish recently<br />
arrived back from their February<br />
trip to Spain. The students, who<br />
are all in Spanish 3 or higher and<br />
in good academic standing, traveled<br />
with FHS Spanish Teacher<br />
Julia Lopiccolo and 2004 FHS<br />
Graduate Janelle Wolak (who<br />
was on the first FHS trip to Spain<br />
in 2003). Students visited the<br />
Royal Palace and the Reina Sofia<br />
Modern Art Museum initially and<br />
enjoyed a traditional tapas dinner<br />
and walked around Madrid.<br />
Throughout the week, they lived<br />
with host families in Sesena near<br />
Toledo. They attended school<br />
and went sightseeing with the<br />
host families. Near the end of<br />
their trip, the students traveled<br />
to El Escorial, a monastery where<br />
the royalty of the Spanish crown<br />
are buried. They then went to<br />
Segovia to see El Alacasar, castle<br />
and the Roman aqueduct. The<br />
travelers spent about a year<br />
fundraising and six afterschool<br />
study sessions to prepare for the<br />
trip.<br />
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Board of Ed approved<br />
Resolution for Joe Mahan<br />
The Board of Education approved a special<br />
resolution for Joe Mahan for his 65 years of<br />
service as the “Voice of the Eagles” during FHS<br />
athletic events. The Scoring Table at the FHS<br />
gym was also named in his honor.<br />
FHS Athletic Director Shaun Butler, organized<br />
a recognition ceremony for Mr. Mahan during<br />
halftime of the Feb. 15 Boys Varsity Basketball<br />
game. Mr. Mahan’s family was there for the<br />
presentation and retired FHS principal Herb<br />
Ivory, Superintendent Gary Meier, and Butler<br />
each spoke about his years of dedication and<br />
service to <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> and the community.<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> honors<br />
Joe Mahan<br />
“The Voice of the Eagles”<br />
Joe Mahan, known locally as the Voice of the Eagles, has been the public address announcer for<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> athletic events since 1947 and has been honored for his distinguished 65-year career.<br />
Accolades include the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association with their<br />
2002 Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Mahan, a 1944 graduate of <strong>Ferndale</strong>’s Lincoln High School,<br />
also supervised the summer baseball program for 25 years, and served as a charter member of the<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> Sports Booster Club. He has been honored twice with recognition on <strong>Ferndale</strong> High School’s<br />
Wall of Honor for his years of dedicated service. He retired from the Detroit <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> in 1989 after<br />
a 38-year career as a teacher, counselor, and principal. He and his wife Barbara are renowned for their<br />
gardens and plantings that beautify the community near their home and in Roosevelt-Geary Park.<br />
Because of his dedication to our students, <strong>Ferndale</strong> High School’s Hansen Stadium press was named in<br />
his honor in 2005: The Joe Mahan Press Box – Home of the Voice of the Eagles.<br />
We are so fortunate Joe and<br />
Barbara Mahan chose<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> to be their community.<br />
Not only has Joe been our<br />
legendary announcer, but with<br />
Barbara by his side, they have<br />
served our neighborhoods and<br />
our students for many years. It is<br />
fitting that after a life of creating<br />
unique opportunities to honor<br />
and recognize others, Joe is being<br />
honored in turn for his legacy by<br />
the <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>. I personally<br />
extend my appreciation to Joe<br />
and Barbara Mahan for their service<br />
to students and our district.<br />
— Gary Meier<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Superintendent<br />
Thank you Joe (and Barbara)<br />
Mahan for everything you have<br />
done for <strong>Ferndale</strong> Athletics,<br />
student/athletes, and the entire<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> Community, in general.<br />
It was a pleasure to work as clock<br />
operator, at your scorer’s table for<br />
so many years at FHS JV/V home<br />
contests. I learned a lot (quickly)<br />
and you made sure of that! Your<br />
honor of receiving the prestigious<br />
MIAAA Forsythe Award for<br />
Distinguished Service was welldeserved.<br />
What a career! Thank<br />
you and best of luck, Joe and the<br />
Mahan clan.<br />
— Robert Francis<br />
FMS Assistant Principal<br />
Joe Mahan is synonymous with<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> Basketball. There is not<br />
an official, opposing coach or<br />
true fan who has not enjoyed a<br />
positive experience in their time<br />
with Joe. He and his wife Barb<br />
were incredibly selfless in their<br />
support for <strong>Ferndale</strong> High School<br />
and the athletic department.<br />
The legendary status that Joe<br />
has achieved is well-earned and<br />
he will never be forgotten as,<br />
“The Voice of the Eagles.”<br />
— Shaun Butler<br />
District Athletic Director<br />
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FHS Highlights<br />
• Girls Varsity Basketball - FHS was<br />
victorious over UHS in the district<br />
championship on <strong>March</strong> 1. The two<br />
district teams became finalists after UHS<br />
defeated Southfield Academy Thursday<br />
night; and FHS defeated Hazel Park.<br />
Congrats to all these hard-working<br />
athletes on a great season.<br />
• Eric Bird, FHS senior wrestler, qualified<br />
for the State Championship Meet this<br />
weekend at the Palace of Auburn Hills.<br />
• The Boys basketball team enjoyed a<br />
thrilling one-point victory over Oak Park<br />
Tuesday on 63-62<br />
• All spring sports begin their seasons<br />
on Monday, <strong>March</strong> 11. Spring sports<br />
include boys and girls track, girls softball,<br />
boys baseball, girls tennis, boys golf and<br />
girls soccer. For more information have<br />
them contact Shaun Butler or Theresa<br />
Burnham at 248/586-8740.<br />
[Athletics]<br />
Senior Night, Hockey team ends season 19-6<br />
The Berkley-<strong>Ferndale</strong> Unified hockey team recently celebrated a win against<br />
Avondale AND Senior Night. Rob MacDonald was goalie for the game and secured his<br />
fourth win. The team’s final record for this season was 19-6.<br />
Below are the <strong>Ferndale</strong> players who celebrated Senior Night including Junior Reilly<br />
Frauchiger Ankers, Senior Keith Waldrup and Junior Robbie MacDonald. Plasti-Fab<br />
in <strong>Ferndale</strong>, a team sponsor, produced the oversized player images for the families. The<br />
heads were 4 feet tall!<br />
Members of the Berkley-<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> Unified Hockey<br />
Team celebrated<br />
Senior Night recently,<br />
including FHS senior<br />
Keith Waldrup, right.<br />
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Baseball Boosters<br />
recruiting members<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> Baseball Boosters is<br />
recruiting members to its organization.<br />
A membership form can be found<br />
online. The primary purpose of the<br />
FBB is to provide ongoing support for<br />
the <strong>Ferndale</strong> Middle and High School<br />
baseball programs.<br />
Membership allows you to:<br />
• Actively participate and discuss all<br />
business matters at FBB meetings<br />
• Vote for the executive board<br />
• Nominate or be nominated for a<br />
position, either on the executive<br />
board or as a chairperson or<br />
committee member<br />
• Be notified of meetings, general<br />
business and activities via email<br />
Also check out their Facebook page -<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> Baseball Boosters, and website<br />
http://ferndalebaseballboosters.webs.<br />
com/!<br />
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[Volunteers Needed]<br />
Southeast Oakland Coalition<br />
1) Safe Night April 12, 6-8:30. We need<br />
volunteers from 5:30 until the clean up<br />
is complete.<br />
2) Youth Dialogue Day April 26, 9-2. We<br />
need volunteers from 8:45 until 3 p.m.<br />
Contact: Carly (Averill) Podzikowski,<br />
Southeast Oakland Coalition, 248-752-8239<br />
or cpodzikowski@ferndaleschools.org<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> Education Foundation<br />
Supporting excellence in education<br />
through innovative programs initiated<br />
by <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> teachers &<br />
staff is the goal of the <strong>Ferndale</strong> Education<br />
Foundation (FEF). The FEF is currently<br />
looking for Board members! If you are<br />
interested in helping our students through<br />
this valuable organization, contact Barb<br />
Landry at 248/390-4457 or<br />
fef@ferndaleschools.org.<br />
Reality Store Project at FHS<br />
This year’s date is April 25. Your<br />
commitment would be from approximately<br />
7:30 a.m. (coffee and bagels provided)<br />
-12:45 p.m.(lunch provided). Contact:<br />
Charlotte Oliver at coliver@ferndaleschools.<br />
org or 248-548-8600, ext. 4150. See a video<br />
about the Reailty Store.<br />
[Save the Date] IDES OF MARCH set for <strong>March</strong> 15<br />
BobKat Art will be drawing caricatures at the <strong>Ferndale</strong> Education Foundation Annual<br />
Dinner this year! Last year, more than 150 supporters attended raising $12,000 for our<br />
students. Join us this year as we celebrate the IDES OF MARCH on Friday, <strong>March</strong> 15 (note:<br />
a change from the <strong>March</strong> 14 date on the printed District Calendar) from 6-10 p.m. at Club<br />
Venetian Banquet Center, 29310 John R. Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. We already<br />
have about 200 confirmed guests (hoping to have more than 250) and are hoping to raise<br />
more than $20,000 this year for the <strong>Ferndale</strong> Education Foundation. To Purchase Dinner<br />
or Raffle Tickets, contact President, Barb Landry @ 248/390-4457 or fef@ferndaleschools.<br />
org. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Soltman Heating & Cooling, Credit Union One,<br />
Galloway & Collens, PLLC, Royal Family Pharmacy, J&D Auto Services, Gage Products,<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>, Tantra Spa, Hansen’s Auto Service and Steven B’s Barbershop.<br />
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collegepreptips<br />
A small group of parents, administrators, legislative and business representatives are working together on The Eagles Pledge, an initiative to provide or facilitate financial resources<br />
and support services to help graduates of <strong>Ferndale</strong> High School pursue their dream of a post-secondary education. The Eagles Pledge meets on the fourth Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. each<br />
month, at the Harding Administration Building, 2920 Burdette, <strong>Ferndale</strong>. Each week, eNews will feature checklists of information to help parents and children prepare for college at every<br />
grade level. These college prep tips are from the U.S. Department of Education:<br />
How to find the right college or career school<br />
Assess Yourself<br />
Understanding your career goals and options (and their earning potential) will help you find a college or<br />
career school that meets your needs. The Department of Labor’s career search tool will help you match your<br />
skills and interests with potential careers. Use the College Search Tool<br />
You can use the U.S. Department of Education’s college search tool, College Navigator, to find colleges<br />
and career schools that may fit your needs. You can search for schools by location, degrees offered,<br />
programs/majors, tuition and fees, setting, size, and much more. The search results for each school will give<br />
you a wide range of information, such as general school information; tuition, fees, and estimated student<br />
expenses; types of financial aid provided; net price; enrollment; admissions requirements; retention and<br />
graduation rates; accreditation; campus security statistics; default rates for students with student loans<br />
College Navigator allows you to compare schools, save your session, and export your results into a<br />
spreadsheet. Choosing the right school involves a variety of factors including your interests, career goals,<br />
and financial situation, as well as the school’s cost, size and location, and admissions requirements. See a<br />
list of things you should consider when researching schools.<br />
Attend College Fairs<br />
College fairs give you the chance to talk to representatives from multiple colleges and career schools.<br />
You can learn about various schools, and their representatives will answer your questions. If you’re in high<br />
school, ask your school counselor about college fairs in your area. You can also go online to find the National<br />
Association for College Admission Counseling college fairs or National Scholarship Service college fairs.<br />
Check Out <strong>Schools</strong> (In Person or Remotely)<br />
Check out the school’s website. Lots of colleges and career schools now offer virtual tours, so you can<br />
still “see” the campus, even if you can’t visit in person. You also can get information about programs and<br />
classes offered at the school, find out if the school participates in federal financial aid, and learn about<br />
campus life.<br />
A great way to get a feel for a school is to contact the school and schedule a visit, preferably while<br />
classes are in session. Make sure you’re comfortable with the facilities, equipment, teachers, and students.<br />
Be sure to bring a list of questions to ask.<br />
Talk with students who currently attend or have attended the school you’re considering to get their<br />
opinion of the school. If you are visiting a school in person, ask the campus tour coordinator if you can<br />
talk students who are currently attending the school. If you can’t visit the school in person, contact the<br />
admissions office staff to see if they can connect you with current students or alumni.<br />
For more information, visit www.studentaid.ed.gov. To volunteer with or contribute to the Eagles<br />
Pledge, please call Eagles Pledge Founder Bob Greager at 248/544-8996 or email Eagles Pledge<br />
President Carol Frederick at bfrederick640@sbcglobal.net.<br />
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[Check it out!]<br />
The Eagles<br />
Pledge needs<br />
Volunteers!<br />
See Contact<br />
info below<br />
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship program<br />
• Students must be between the ages of 6 and 18 (as of <strong>March</strong><br />
15, 2013) and not yet a high school graduate.<br />
• The student’s volunteer actions should be described in detail<br />
on the nomination form.<br />
• Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year.<br />
• Winners will be chosen based on the benefits and outcomes<br />
of their volunteer service.<br />
• Nominators must be 21 or older.<br />
Click on the flyer above for more info! Nominations accepted until 3-15
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<strong>Ferndale</strong> Musical Boosters presents<br />
$7 adults<br />
<strong>March</strong> 16, 22 & 23 -- 7:30 pm<br />
<strong>March</strong> 17 & 24 -- 3:00 pm<br />
Tickets Tickets Tickets Tickets Tickets<br />
$5 students/senior citizens<br />
$3 children under 12<br />
THE SOUND OF MUSIC<br />
Music by RICHARD RODGERS<br />
Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN I<br />
Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE<br />
Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> High School Auditorium<br />
881 Pinecrest, <strong>Ferndale</strong> MI 48220<br />
www.ferndaletheatre.org | 248.586.8609<br />
Available at the door<br />
http://fhsmusical.brownpapertickets.com<br />
Kulick Community Center, 1201 Livernois<br />
Pleasant Ridge Rec Center, 4 Ridge Rd
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Remind students when<br />
sneezing or coughing<br />
to:<br />
• Cough/sneeze in your<br />
sleeve<br />
OR<br />
• Cover nose and mouth<br />
with tissue<br />
• Put tissue in the trash<br />
• Wash hands immediately<br />
Handwashing<br />
Techniques<br />
• Wet hands, apply soap<br />
and scrub for at least 20<br />
seconds<br />
• Rinse well under warm,<br />
running water<br />
• Dry hands completely<br />
with paper towel. Use<br />
paper towel to turn off<br />
faucet handles and open<br />
restroom doors<br />
• Alcohol based hand<br />
sanitizers with 60% alcohol<br />
are also effective<br />
Germs are often spread when a person touches<br />
something that is contaminated with germs and<br />
then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.<br />
A respiratory fl u virus is spread when droplets that exit<br />
through the mouth and nose of an infected person<br />
come in contact with another person.<br />
Encourage students and staff to:<br />
• Maintain a three foot distance<br />
from an ill student<br />
• Wash your hands<br />
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose<br />
or mouth<br />
• Avoid sharing cups, utensils,<br />
bottles, chapstick, lipstick and<br />
other personal items<br />
When cleaning:<br />
• Clean hard surfaces (e.g. door<br />
handles, keyboards, telephones)<br />
especially where ill students have<br />
been<br />
• Wear disposable gloves when in<br />
contact with or cleaning up body<br />
fl uids or when disposing of trash<br />
The Oakland County Health Division will not deny participation in its programs based on race,<br />
sex, religion, national origin, age or disability. State and Federal eligibility requirements apply for<br />
certain programs.<br />
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Got School Breakfast?<br />
Does your child miss<br />
breakfast-- no time or<br />
simply isn’t hungry first<br />
thing in the morning?<br />
Here’s a solution:<br />
School Breakfast!<br />
School breakfast provides 1/4 of your child’s daily nutrition needs<br />
and research shows breakfast provides fuel for school and boosts<br />
brain power. Breakfast at school is affordable, too. It’s available for<br />
all students and if you qualify for free or reduced price lunch, you<br />
also qualify for the free or reduced price breakfast.<br />
Encourage your child to join us every day for school breakfast.<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Elementary School Price:<br />
Middle School Price:<br />
High School Price:<br />
Free and Reduced Price for Families Who Qualify:<br />
Times Served:<br />
$1.25<br />
$1.25<br />
$1.25<br />
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.<br />
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.<br />
$.30
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If your child receives free or reduced price school lunches, you may qualify for Internet Essentials SM<br />
from Comcast.<br />
Get fast Internet service so the whole<br />
family can enjoy:<br />
• Email<br />
• Homework<br />
• Sharing photos<br />
• Job searches<br />
• Paying bills online<br />
• Watching videos<br />
• Downloading music<br />
• And so much more!<br />
Bring the Internet<br />
home for just<br />
$9.95 a month.<br />
The world has gone digital. Internet service has become<br />
essential for success. That’s why we created Internet<br />
Essentials. It’s available to households with children who<br />
receive free or reduced price school lunches through the<br />
National School Lunch Program. While participating in<br />
Internet Essentials, customers will receive:<br />
See if you’re eligible!<br />
For more information visit: InternetEssentials.com.<br />
For questions, call: 1-855-8-InTErnET (1-855-846-8376).<br />
Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Limited to XFINITY ® Internet Economy Plus service for new residential customers meeting certain eligibility<br />
criteria. Advertised price applies to a single outlet. Actual speeds vary and are not guaranteed. After initial participation, if a customer is determined to<br />
be no longer eligible for the program but continues to receive Comcast service, regular rates will apply. Subject to Internet Essentials program terms<br />
and conditions. Call 1-855-846-8376 for restrictions and complete details, or visit InternetEssentials.com. ©2012 Comcast. All rights reserved.<br />
Internet Essentials is a program to provide home Internet service for families. It is not a school program, and is not endorsed or required by your school.<br />
Your school is not responsible for Internet Essentials accounts.<br />
$<br />
AFFOrDABLE InTErnET<br />
9 95<br />
a month<br />
+ tax<br />
A LOW-COST<br />
COMPUTEr<br />
Available<br />
at initial<br />
enrollment<br />
+ tax<br />
no<br />
• price increases<br />
• activation fees<br />
• equipment rental fees<br />
FrEE<br />
InTErnET TrAInInG<br />
Available online, in print<br />
and in person
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<strong>Ferndale</strong> Reads 2013<br />
February - <strong>March</strong> 2013<br />
Pick up a full schedule of<br />
events today<br />
222 East Nine Mile Road<br />
(248) 546 - 2504<br />
www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org<br />
Free Free<br />
Copies Copies of<br />
the Book Book<br />
are Now Now<br />
Available Available
m<br />
The <strong>Ferndale</strong> Education Foundation<br />
cordially invites you to Celebrate the<br />
IDES of MARCH<br />
Shakespeare warned you, but this party is nothing to fear<br />
Friday, <strong>March</strong> 15, 2013<br />
6-10 pm<br />
dinner tickets: $40 | Raffle tickets: $20<br />
Business Attire or Toga Costume!<br />
Club Venetian Banquet Center<br />
29310 John R. Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071<br />
TO RSVP/Purchase Tickets:<br />
Contact Barb Landry @ 248/390-4457 or fef@ferndaleschools.org<br />
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Scholarships<br />
GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL<br />
SENIORS<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship<br />
Applications Due: 03/31/2013<br />
Two $500 scholarships available to graduating<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> High School &<br />
University High School seniors<br />
For more information contact:<br />
Your counseling office or<br />
Katie Johnson, Programs Manager,<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> Area Chamber at 248-542-2160
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Registration:<br />
Date of Birth Requirements:<br />
Gerry Kulick Community Center<br />
1201 Livernois, <strong>Ferndale</strong> MI 48220<br />
248 544-6767 phone<br />
www.ferndalerecreation.org<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS—Don’t Miss the FUN!<br />
Little Kicker ’ s 8-1-2008 to 7-31-2009<br />
Under 6 8-1-2006 to 7-31-2008<br />
Under 8 8-1-2004 to 7-31-2006<br />
Under 10 8-1-2002 to 7-31-2004<br />
Under 12 8-1-2000 to 7-31-2002<br />
Practice: Tentatively scheduled to begin the week <strong>March</strong> 25th<br />
Games: Saturdays from April 13 - May 18th<br />
**Weekday games may also be scheduled<br />
**We are currently accepting Coach Applications. If you are interested in<br />
coaching or have any questions, please contact Sara Distelrath by phone at<br />
248-544-6767 or email sdistelrath@ferndale-mi.com
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SHOP AT KROGER<br />
AND SUPPORT THE FINE ARTS<br />
IN FERNDALE SCHOOLS<br />
The <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Fine Arts Boosters and OrchSupport need your help.<br />
Shop at Kroger grocery stores and a portion of every purchase will be<br />
donated back to these organizations.<br />
It’s simple:<br />
Get a Kroger card at your nearest store.<br />
Register your card on-line at krogercommunityrewards.com. Select<br />
FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS as your organization.<br />
When you check out FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS will appear at the<br />
bottom of your receipt. Thanks for your support!<br />
SHOP AT KROGER<br />
AND SUPPORT THE FINE ARTS<br />
IN FERNDALE SCHOOLS<br />
The <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Fine Arts Boosters and OrchSupport need your help.<br />
Shop at Kroger grocery stores and a portion of every purchase will be<br />
donated back to these organizations.<br />
It’s simple:<br />
Get a Kroger card at your nearest store.<br />
Register your card on-line at krogercommunityrewards.com. Select<br />
FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS as your organization.<br />
When you check out FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS will appear at the<br />
bottom of your receipt. Thanks for your support!
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Kick-Off Party<br />
Join us and learn how you can be<br />
a part of the fight against<br />
cancer!<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 19, 2013 at 6:00 pm<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> High School (881 Pinecrest Drive)<br />
Learn how to become a volunteer, be honored as a cancer survivor<br />
or caregiver, bring your teammates and register your team.<br />
Refreshments will be served, prizes throughout the evening.<br />
Learn why we love Relay and what it is. Hear amazing speakers<br />
and discover why you should be involved!<br />
For more information, contact Breanne Finkelberg at 248-663-3412 or e-mail<br />
Breanne.Finkelberg@cancer.org<br />
Relay For Life of <strong>Ferndale</strong>
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Welcome to MiStar StudentConnection! This is your<br />
info on how to access your student information<br />
online, especially your homework and test grades,<br />
and marking period grades. It’s a handy tool for<br />
keeping up with your academics. If you have<br />
questions with your login, please e-mail:<br />
Zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org. You can access<br />
MiStar StudentConnection from the yellow circle on<br />
the district homepage, or by entering the following<br />
URL (web address) in the address field of your<br />
Internet browser, and saving as a favorite:<br />
https://zangle.oakland.k12.mi.us/<strong>Ferndale</strong>/studentcon<br />
nect<br />
Rev: 9/28/2012<br />
<strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Keep this information in a safe location:<br />
2012-2013 <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Small Letter “L” = l Number Zero = 0<br />
Number One = 1 Capital Letter “O”= O<br />
Capital Letter “I” = I<br />
Parents/Guardians/Students who need their PIN and<br />
Password should email<br />
zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org.<br />
Enter your PIN/ID number and Password and click on<br />
the Logon button to continue. Note: No one can login<br />
to MiStar StudentConnection without being a registered<br />
user with the <strong>Ferndale</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> who has been issued a<br />
PIN and Password provided by the district.<br />
Below is an overview of the information you can access<br />
within MiStar’s StudentConnection.<br />
Click on any of the choices on the left side of the selection screen to view your information in MiStar StudentConnection. Note:<br />
Most choices have additional links, which allow you different views within the page.<br />
News: News from your building and classes may appear in this area.<br />
Schedule: Communicate with Teachers - View your schedule and communicate with your teachers. Send an e-mail to your<br />
teacher by clicking on the teacher name. Click on the link in the middle left side of the screen to change the view<br />
to “Order by Term” to separate the current semester from the whole year schedule. If your computer has e-mail<br />
installed on it, it will launch the message automatically from this link. If you use a web-based mail system, right<br />
click on the teachers name and select “Copy Shortcut,” within your email program, right click and paste the<br />
copied address into the “To” field.<br />
Attendance: This area gives you an hourly update of your attendance record including absences, excused absences, and<br />
tardies, for example, based on your schedule for the day. The data is live, so you will see updates as soon as<br />
teachers and office personnel enter them. Ask your parent/guardian to contact your school to correct any<br />
inaccurate records.<br />
Assignments: View your assignments by class. View the assignment details to see more information about the assignment.<br />
Hint: You can switch between the links to “Show Assignments for Last/Next Week” or “Show All Assignments”<br />
for the entire semester by clicking the link in the middle left of the screen.<br />
Marks: MiStar Uses the Term “Marks” for Grades - View your grades.<br />
Transcript: View your courses, grades, teachers and credits earned. This is not an official transcript.<br />
GPA: This section shows your Grade Point Average (GPA) by term, cumulative, class rank and class size.<br />
Testing: MEAP Test Scores<br />
Cafeteria: View menus and your cafeteria account<br />
If you have questions with your login, please e-mail: Zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org
what's happening<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 2<br />
• MSBOA District 4 Band/Orchestra Festival<br />
• UHS Information Session, 1-2:30 p.m.<br />
Monday, <strong>March</strong> 4<br />
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT MONDAY<br />
• “Celebrate” with Seuss,” Grant Early Childhood Center<br />
• Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting, Harding, 5:30 p.m.<br />
• Board of Education Staff Relations Committee Meeting,<br />
Harding, 7 p.m.<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 5<br />
• Roosevelt Building Tour, 9 a.m.<br />
• ACT/MME Testing for FHS/UHS/DLC:<br />
11th grade testing in AM<br />
(FHS/UHS: No Classes for Grades 9, 10, 12)<br />
(DLC: Students Work Online)<br />
(CASA: No Classes)<br />
• FAB Meeting, FHS Media Center, 7:30 p.m.<br />
• JFK PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.<br />
• Band-Aid Meeting, 7 p.m.<br />
• JFK PAC-Open Classroom Meeting, 7:30 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 6<br />
• ACT/MME & PLAN Testing for FHS/UHS/DLC:<br />
10th & 11th grade testing in AM<br />
(FHS: No Classes grades 10-12 in AM/All 9-12 in PM)<br />
(UHS: No Classes Grades 9, 12)<br />
(DLC: Students Work Online)<br />
(CASA: No Classes)<br />
• JFK Building Tour (applicants only), 9 a.m.<br />
• Coolidge Building Tour, 10 a.m.<br />
• Adult Education Career/College Night, Jefferson Center, 4:45 - 7 p.m.<br />
• Roosevelt Kindergarten Music Concert, 6:30 p.m.<br />
Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 7<br />
• ACT/MME & EXPLORE Testing for FHS/UHS/DLC:<br />
9th & 11th grade testing in AM<br />
(FHS: No Classes grades 10, 12 in AM/All 9-12 in PM)<br />
(UHS: No Classes Grades 10, 12)<br />
(DLC: Students Work Online)<br />
(CASA: No Classes)<br />
• Grant: No Classes<br />
• FMS Dance/Theatre Concert, FHS auditorium, 7 p.m.<br />
Friday, <strong>March</strong> 8<br />
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME THIS WEEKEND<br />
• FMS Trimester 2 Final Exam Prep/Review Day<br />
Save the Dates!<br />
• The 2013 FHS Spring Concert on Saturday, May 18, will feature the<br />
premier of the Ira Hearshen-commissioned piece, tentatively titled, “Eight Mile<br />
Rhythm,” based on 3 iconic Motown tunes. This concert will also feature an FHS<br />
Alumni Band, for the first time in about 30 years.<br />
Watch Board of Education Meetings<br />
• Did you know the District has a local cable channel, 54, that airs general<br />
information about the school district and the monthly Board of<br />
Education meetings? The meetings are broadcast on a standard<br />
schedule every day: 5 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m. If you ever find that the<br />
station is not broadcasting properly, please email<br />
shall@ferndaleschools.org, so we can address the issue right away.<br />
Click for our online calendar!<br />
You can also download it to<br />
your own Google Calendar,<br />
then transfer your dates to<br />
Outlook, etc.<br />
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