Ferndale Schools ENews April 29 - Ferndale Public Schools

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Ferndale Schools eNews 

April 29, 2011 www.ferndaleschools.org 

Sunday, May 1, is a 5-community open 

house, sponsored by the Woodward 

5. From 12 - 4 pm, the Ferndale Schools 

will be at the Ferndale Public Library and 

the Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center, 

showcasing what the Ferndale Schools 

has to offer. Stop by to pick up a map 

to all the Open Houses. Tell your friends 

and neighbors to come discover Ferndale 

and Pleasant Ridge, learn about city services, parks and rec, 

the Ferndale Schools, businesses and more! Realtors will also be 

at the Ferndale open house, showcasing all homes for sale in the 

community, and many houses will also be open on Sunday, May 1. 

More information is available at www.woodward5.com. 

A Royal Wedding: 

Q and U Marry at Roosevelt 

On Thursday, April 21 Roosevelt Primary 

Kindergarten students witnessed the 

marriage of the letters Q and U. 'Q' and 'U' 

are always in words together...quit, quilt, 

quick etc... and the teachers thought 

the ceremony would be a great way to 

remember the pairing. The ceremony was 

held outside, with receptions following in each classroom. 

The students listened to the ceremony, performed by kindergarten 

teacher Heather Urbanowicz, and blew bubbles at the happy 

couple as they walked down the aisle. After the ceremony, students 

(who were wearing 'U' crowns and 'Q' veils) picked flowers 

from the aisle and gave them to the bride and groom. 

Youth Dialogue Day for 6th Graders 

All Ferndale Schools 6th 

grade students (from 

Coolidge and Kennedy) 

participated in Youth 

Dialogue Day on Thursday, 

April 28. Youth Dialogue 

Day was an opportunity for 

the students to have their voices heard by adults 

in their community. Adult facilitators led groups 

and had discussions about alcohol, drugs, and 

dangerous/destructive behavior - what the students 

thought about those topics, what they've 

observed in their communities, and what can be 

done to make a difference in their community. 

The day concluded with students making signs 

stating that they are 'Above the Influence.' 

The event was sponsored by the Southeast 

Oakland Coalition and a Drug Free Communities 

Grant. The Coalition would like to say thanks to 

all who participated, and a special thank you to 

Garden Fresh Salsa for donating salsa and chips 

for snacks at the last minute! 

Experience Ferndale Middle School 

Open House May 5 -see flyer on page 7 

Saturday School, 

Tomorrow 

Ferndale Public Schools Africa 

This Saturday, April 30, the Ferndale African-American 

Parent Network is sponsoring a Saturday School Please for join us a 

students grades 4-6. Saturday School will be at FMS, 

from FPS-AAPN 

8:30-10:40 am. (Registration from 8:30-8:45 am.) General Meet 

This is a FREE event, with a snack included. Students 

will receive Mission: tutoring in Math, Language Arts, Monday 

and Technology, 

To with create the guidance of Ms. Gail Snoddy, former 

November 

Coolidge Principal. Future Dates for Saturday School 

partnerships with 

are May 7 and 14. 

parents, educators 

and the community 

Ferndale High S 

for the purpose of 

6:30-8 PM

UHS Picture Perfect Club Raises Funds 

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In partnership with 

Lawrence Technological University 

University High School's Picture Perfect 

Media Club held a series of fundraisers the 

week of April 12, 2011. A grand total of $500 

was raised and donated to the American 

Red Cross - Japanese Relief Fund. Students involved were: Naya 

Ambercrombie, Ebony Williams, JaMaya Ruff, Garrett Jones, 

Alicia McCracken, Deanna Johnson, Niko Ambercrombie 

Post-High Students Volunteer for Race for the Cure 

Students in the Post- 

High Wings program 

at Jefferson are in their 

second year volunteering 

for Race for the 

Cure. This year students 

are packaging 25,000 

bags for the walkers/ 

runners for the Race on 

May 21. 

As part of the Post-High 

curriculum, students 

are working on their 

own business, making 

door stops (see photo 

to right) and are selling 

them to the public. 

See flyer on page 12 to 

purchase a door stop. 

A group of 

Roosevelt Students 

participated in a St. 

Jude’s Math-A-Thon. 

This group raised over 

$1500 to support St 

Jude’s. This is one of 

many service learning 

projects taking place 

at Roosevelt! 

Check out the flyers at the 

end of this newsletter! 

Pg 8 | Coolidge Honor Roll 

Pg 12 | Post-High Door Stops for Sale 

Pg 13 | Beaumont Heart Screening - April 30, May 20-21 

Pg 14 | FYA Fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings - May 11 

Pg 15 | OrchSupport bowl-a-thon, May 13 

Pg 16 | Ferndale Recreation Information 

Pg 17 | Canoing Fundraiser for Roosevelt 

Pg 18 | 6th Annual Eagles Nest Golf Outing - May 25 

Pg 21 | Join the District Ambassadors - Share your stories! 

Pg 22 | Band and Orchestra Summer Program 

Pg 23 | Nurtition Information from Chartwells 

Pg 24 | Diabetes Camp 

FMS National Junior Honor Society Inductions 

25% of the FMS student body is now a part of the 

National Junior Honor Society! Last week, FMS 

inducted another 53 students to their chapter! To 

be eligible, students must maintain a 3.5 GPA or 

higher. Congrats to all the inductees. 

FHS Students Attend Leadership Conference 

The students pictured above attended a Student 

Leadership Conference at Oakland University 

with FHS Teacher Charlotte Oliver, and FHS Assistant 

Principal Lisa Williams. Psychologist/actor 

and poet Dr. Michael Fowlin, who has given his 

"You Don't Know Me until You Know Me" presentations 

at FHS in the past, was the keynote 

speaker at the conference, organized by the 

Learning Achievement Coalition.

Students at Coolidge Intermediate School celebrated at their 

Honor Roll assembly last week. See a list of the students and 

their awards on page 8. 

FHS Students Experience “Reality Store” 

Ferndale High School juniors 

participated in Reality Store 

last week - a career simulation 

activity sponsored by Career 

Focused Education where 

students discover what it takes 

to be financially independent 

in today’s world. The activities 

were designed to force students 

to budget their salary based on 

choices they made in housing, 

insurance, transportation, food, 

entertainment, and other of 

life’s necessities. Through their Education Development Plan, students 

identified a career within a chosen a career pathway. Based on this career 

choice, students were given a pre-determined salary and benefits which 

is recorded in their own personal checkbook registry. 

Reality Store is comprised of a series of stations, each focusing on a different 

area of need. Community volunteers, administrators, and teaching 

staff maintained the stations and provide direction to the students. At 

each station, students were provided choices about the goods and/or 

services available and they had to choose one option and budget for it. 

Before moving to the next station students paid their “monthly bills” by 

deducting the amount they spent from the salary assigned to them. For 

example, at the housing booth, students could choose a one-bedroom 

efficiency apartment or a five-bedroom home. At the end of the activity, 

students will have learned the answer to the question, “Can my chosen 

career support my future plans?” 

FHS SPORTS: GIRLS SOCCER UPDATE 

4/28/11 | Ferndale raised their record to 8-3 with a last minute 3-2 victory over league foe 

Farmington Harrison. Kelsey Wilson scored the game winner with 50 seconds left in the 

game. Also scoring for the Eagles were Lexi Brisson-Fast assisted by Molly Breen- 

Bondie and Melina Tumpkin assisted by Rachel Burnham. Meghan Carney picked 

up the assist on Kelsey's game winner. Earning the victory in net was Emma Whipple. 

Morgan Ciambelli and Alexis Smitowski had stellar efforts in the midfield. Ferndale's 

next game will be Tuesday at home against Birmingham Groves. 

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FMS Students Participate in Wold's Vote 

Students in Carolyn Ward's Diversity class at FMS 

took part in the vote for the World’s Children’s 

Prize on Monday, April 18th. A jury of 10 or so 

children from around the world, most of them 

whose rights have been strongly violated in 

some way, choose three people who work for 

the rights of the child to be nominated to win 

the prize--$100,000 to further their good work. 

Ward's class has been studying these nominees 

and the World’s Children’s Prize, and the students 

had the chance to vote on who they thought 

deserved the prize. 7-million children take part 

in this vote around the world; only children 

ages 10-17 may vote. For more information, visit 

http://childrensworld.org/theglobalvote 

Coolidge Students Attend Opera 

On March 25 the entire 

5th grade at Coolidge 

Intermediate School 

traveled to the Detroit 

Opera House to see a 

children’s opera, The 

Master of Illusions, based 

on Hans Christian Andersen’s 

story, The Snow 

Queen. The opera was 

performed by MOTCC, 

Michigan Opera Theater 

Children’s Chorus, so all of the performers were 

between the ages of 10 and 16. 

Mary Brown, Coolidge Vocal Music Teacher, organized 

this event. She said, "This was a beginning 

experience in opera for our students, and many 

of them had never been to the Detroit Opera 

House. This trip provided a great opportunity 

for the students to dress up and be classy, and 

they represented themselves and Coolidge with 

style!" Before the trip, all classes read and acted 

out scenes from the opera complete with costumes 

and props. The students knew the whole 

story except for the ending.

At the April Board 

meeting, several students 

and student groups 

were honored for their 

accomplishments. 

Ferndale High School Junior Chevez Farris 

was congratulated for earning the status of 2011 

MHSAA All-State in Wrestling. Chevez earned 

All-State recognition for placing 3rd in the 2011 

Michigan High School Athletic Association State 

Wrestling Meet for the 171-pound weight class. 

Chevez finished this season with an outstanding 

46-6 record, 32-5 record, finishing second at the regional 

championship, and first at districts, the Holt 

Invitational and the Ferndale Invitational. 

His outstanding season extended the Ferndale 

High School wrestling teams’ streak of 12 consecutive 

years with at least one All-State Wrestler. 

His coach Charlie Morgan praises Chevez for his 

dedication to his sport, saying, “As our top wrestler, 

Chevez has demonstrated a strong work ethic, 

determination and willingness to be coached. He 

has steadily improved over the last three years, and 

we know he will continue to strive to reach his full 

potential as a student-athlete and a young adult.” 

The Board recognized the Ferndale Alternative 

High School Basketball Team of 13 students 

who finished their 2011 season with an outstanding 

second place state championship finish, 

advancing to the Final Four Tournament sponsored 

by the Michigan High School Alternative Athletic 

Association for the fourth year in a row. The season 

was highly successful on the court with a record of 

19 wins and two losses. 

Their success was due in large part to the dedication 

and leadership of their coach Eric Lloyd, who 

also serves as the Student Support Advisor at 

Jefferson Education Center, and assistance from 

Lawrence Davis, Wahad Muhammad, and Randy 

Royal. 

2010-2011 Ferndale Eagles team includes: 

Michael Love, Donovan Reynolds, Marquise 

Slay, Jerome Belton, Antonio Hayes, Anthony 

Green, Francisco Mercado, Billie Butler, 

Arthur Harris, Angelo Wincenciak, Warez 

Fitzgerald, Robert Flowers, and Steve Meek. 

Danny Hicks, FHS Senior was recognized for his 

recent appointment to the United States Air Force 

Academy. 

He has been a recognized leader the Order of De- 

Molay, the world’s largest youth fraternity, which 

he credits with preparing him for his future career, 

earning the second highest rank in Michigan. 

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Danny is known by his 

teachers for his integrity 

and dedication to hard 

work. A 4.0 student, he is 

an AP Scholar with Honors 

for earning high scores on 

all his Advanced Placement 

exams. He has taken classes 

at CASA and he is dual enrolled 

at Oakland Community 

College 

where he 

is studying 

Arabic. 

Herb Ivory, 

FHS Principal, 

spoke 

in behalf of 

Danny at the 

meeting. Mr. Ivory praised him 

for his maturity and initiative, 

saying this student was born to 

be a leader of the caliber of the 

Air Force Academy. 

The University High School 

Girls Robotics Team was recognized 

for their outstanding 

performance at Robofest 2011. The UHS robotics 

team is part of the GET IT program, sponsored 

by the Michigan Council of Women in Technology 

Foundation to encourage girls to pursue a 

career in STEM-related fields (Science, Technology, 

Engineering and Mathematics). The club includes 

girls who participate in the MCWTF Web Design 

competition first semester and on the Robotics 

Team second semester. 

This year, the UHS Robotics Team, was represented 

at Robofest 2011 by two teams, the only all-girl 

teams in the competition. 

Robofest is an annual robotics competition sponsored 

by Lawrence Technological University which 

challenges teams of students to design, build 

and program robots using any time of robotic kit 

with a goal of inspiring an interest in engineering, 

computer programming, science and technology. 

The Rob-i-tar team won first place in the Senior 

Division at the district robotics competition. 

The Rob-i-tar team members are junior Jade 

McCord, sophomore Alexis Thompson and 

freshman Sierris Smith. At the meeting, the 

team demonstrated how Rob-i-tar, a robotic 

guitar and a training tool, teaches children how to 

read music. Their advisor Julie Patterson says this 

program is by far the most sophisticated program 

any of her teams have ever designed. Rob-i-tar has 

qualified among the top teams from each US and 

international competition to compete at the 2011 

World Robofest Championship scheduled for May 

7, 2011 at Lawrence Tech. 

The second team, Temp-a-tor, finished in second 

place in their division at the district competition, 

and although typically only one team per district 

advances to States, their performance garnered 

them a special invitation from the director of the 

competition at Lawrence Technological University 

to move on to the state competition. 

The Temp-a-tor team members are sophomore 

LaDonna Scott, sophomore Brittany Carter, 

sophomore Ariel Hardmon and freshman Carla 

Gibson. They demonstrated how Temp-a-tor, 

a bath water tester to protect babies from scald 

injuries. In preparation for the state competition 

and at the advice of district judges, the team 

added an additional function to their robot. Even 

though this team did not qualify for nationals, they 

showed noteworthy perseverance and problemsolving 

skills the morning of the competition by 

programming not one, but two broken computer 

components on their robot in time to compete. 

Ferndale Secondary (Middle School and High 

School) PTA presented Volunteer of the Year awards 

to two Ferndale Middle School students, Treavor 

Landry and Lily Arnett. 

Board of Education Meeting Minutes 

Continued on Page 6.

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Ferndale African‐American Parent Network 

*Important Notice* 

Please join the Network in welcoming our 

Superintendent, Gary Meier, to the Ferndale 

African‐American Parent Network Meeting 

on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 6:30 PM, at the 

Ferndale High School Main Conference Room. 

Our meeting will focus on questions developed for the 

Superintendent by the members of the Network which highlight the 

future of our School District. 

We hope to see you on Tuesday! 

FMS Solo & Ensemble Results 

ORCHESTRA - On April 16th 

many FMS orchestra musicians 

traveled to Lake Orion Oakview 

Middle School to perform in the 

MSBOA District 4 Spring Solo and 

Ensemble Festival. 

The following students middle school 

received a “I” rating 

indicating an “Excellent” musical performance. 

Jasmine Floyd – violin solo, David Traines – violin solo, Gavin 

Langley – cello solo, Makeda Barrett – viola solo, David 

Traines, Gavin Langley – duet, Devin Spear, Sean Moorey 

– duet, Grace Wilson, Camden Kinnie, Madeline Pippel, 

Maggie Myers – quartet, Chiara Bowen, Annie Hemond, 

Rheanna Kays, Maya Keener, Devin Spear– quintet, Jake 

Pagador, Noah Chafin, Kyle Hagle, Sean Farrah – quartet, 

Brenda Kizy, Faith Huddleston, Makeda Barrett, Carissa 

Gadson – quartet 

The following students received a “II” rating 

indicating a “Good” musical performance. 

Emily Bellaver, Raegan VanderMeer – duet, Josh Kelly, Scott 

Huang – duet 

Special congratulations goes out to Brianne Holt who stepped in 

for a quintet from Pierce Middle School, played with them (having 

never seen the part before), and received a I. 

Orchestra Director Ben Moy says, "Congratulations to all of our 

fantastic student musicians who represented Ferndale Middle 

School so well at the festival. A special thank you to all of the 

parents of these students for pushing them to practice and driving 

them out to Lake Orion so that they could take part in this festival." 

ferndale 

BAND - On April 16th FMS Band musicians travelled to Solo & 

Ensemble Festival 

The following students received a “I” rating indicating 

an “Excellent” musical performance. 

David Traines – trumpet solo, Andrew Harper – French horn 

solo, Montreal Hall – trombone solo, Emily Cole – trumpet solo, 

Connor Wilson – tuba solo, Emily Cole, Montreal Hall – duet, 

Claire Bokram, Kara Benner – duet, Montreal Hall, Rhyon 

Eggen – duet, Noah Davis-Bruster, Ryan Cogswell, Mike 

Swope – trio, Jacob Knittel, Dominic Kizy, Austin Bailey – 

trio, Katie Akers, Jack Traynor, Ashya Smith – trio 

The following students received a “II” rating 

indicating a “Good” musical performance. 

Molly Minamyer – trumpet solo, Ben Seranon – flute solo, 

Molly Minamyer, Dalton Hahn – duet, Varcelus Seaton, Josh 

Edwards – duet, Kerry Sanders, Emily Kulick – duet, Isabella 

Kerkorian, Norah Smith, Nick Schoenknect – trio

Board of Education Meeting Highlights for April 25, 2011 

Finance Report 

Approved bills and accounts in the 

amount of $1,704,181.44 for March 1-31, 

2011. 

Authorized the refinancing of the School 

District’s 2001 Bonds, dated October 24, 

2001 and maturing May 1, 2012 through 

May 1, 2022. This refinancing process will 

save taxpayers over a million dollars. 

Appointed Jim Pfleger to attend the Oakland 

Schools ISD Budget Review Committee 

meeting and bring the information 

back for Ferndale Board approval. 

The administration is working on the 

2011-2012 budget which will be presented 

at the June Board meeting. 

Human Resources Report 

Received the report of the Board Staff 

Relations Committee. 

Accepted the resignation of Lou-Anne 

Thomas, effective March 29, 2011. 

Accepted the resignation of UHS teacher 

Mike Kostoff effective June 30, 2011. 

Approved ratification of tentative a FEA 

contract for the 2009-2012 school years. 

Approved, the regrettable, but prudent 

action to issue layoff notices to 64 teachers. 

This annual process, conducted after 

a thorough review of staffing and budget 

needs, occurs in order to provide flexibility 

to maintain full programming and 

services while accommodating significant 

increases in benefit and retirement 

costs, other inflationary pressures, and 

respond to changes in district and build- 

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ing enrollment. Furthermore, the district 

is planning for these increases without 

certainty of the level of funding provided 

by the State of Michigan, as there are 

indications of serious funding reductions. 

Curriculum & Instruction Report 

Received a report on 2010 MEAP Data 

presented by Elementary Curriculum 

Coordinator Pauline Nagle. She stressed 

that the data received to-date is defined 

as “raw data” that includes all students 

who took the test, even new students 

who have been in the district less than a 

year. Later in the year, refined data will 

be provided which removes those new 

students, and adds any students who 

had attended FPS and moved to another 

Michigan school. 

Nagle explained how curriculum experts 

evaluate the MEAP scores, looking more 

closely at trends over several years to see 

growth, rather than year to year changes, 

both at the state level and district level. 

In areas where there may be inconsistency, 

the curriculum team will dig deep 

to determine how to improve instruction, 

such as focusing on early elementary 

reading comprehension, for example. 

She emphasized that the district focus, 

is now the national focus as well: Every 

child, focus every day – everyone needs 

to show growth. 

Approved the Head Start report 

Approved new curriculum for high 

school science, including Biology, Physics 

and Honors Physics. 

Approved new biology and physics textbooks 

and teaching materials. 

Approved Middle School science curriculum: 

7th Grade is general science 

with update on textbooks, 8th Grade essential 

standards from high school earth 

science course, with new textbooks also 

approved. 

Superintendent’s Report 

Enrollment guidelines regarding providing 

proof of residency guidelines have 

been changed. Now, new students’ parents 

will be required to provide a valid, 

up-to-date driver’s license with in-district 

address. 

A Special Board Meeting will be held 

Monday, May 9 at 5:30 pm to discuss 

facilities needs with a presentation by Bill 

Weinrauch from TMP. 

Approved a joint resolution supporting 

the Michigan School Aid Fund remaining 

Dedicated to K-12 Education, approved 

by all the district’s bargaining units. As 

of this signing, Ferndale Schools was the 

only district in Oakland County agreeing 

to a joint resolution like this, which 

has been shared with elected officials 

across the state. This resolution is posted 

on the district website here: http://www. 

ferndaleschools.org/indexlinks/JointResolution_2011.pdf 

The Board approved the Superintendent's 

evaluation. 

School Funding Crisis - Ask Lansing to Uphold Proposal A 

New Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has proposed 

an unprecedented shift in School Aid resources 

from K-12 schools to universities and community 

colleges. Ferndale Superintendent Gary 

Meier opposes the proposed raid on the School 

Aid Fund. He says, “The proposal to share the 

School Aid Fund with community colleges and 

universities is not what voters agreed to in the 

legislation (Proposal A) which created the current 

public school funding structure. I believe, as 

do my colleagues across the state, that the School Aid 

Fund should remain dedicated to K-12 education as Michigan 

voters agreed to do when approving Proposal A in 1994.”We can't allow 

the budget to be balanced on the backs of our children. The budget proposed 

by Governor Snyder will devastate our schools. We can't let that happen. Our 

children deserve better. We deserve better. If we don't stand up for our children, 

no one else will. It's time to draw a line in the sand and send the message that 

we won't tolerate these cuts. This budget isn't shared sacrifice — it's forcing our 

children to pay the price for poor decisions. 

Meier and other education leaders, including the Michigan Association of School 

Boards, want Michigan taxpayers to know that the School Aid Fund, as it stands 

now, is healthy. Meier asks Ferndale Schools families, staff and community 

members to ask the legislature to keep the promise of Proposal A and keep the 

School Aid Fund exclusively for K-12 education. If the legislature rejects the governor’s 

proposal, foundation allowances could actually increase by $260 rather 

than the significant cuts Snyder has proposed. 

Tell them to keep the promise to the 

voters and children of Michigan. 

Here is a summary of those who serve our school district: 

Governor Rick Snyder, Rick.Snyder@michigan.gov 

Senator Vincent Gregory, 14th District, senvgregory@senate.michigan.gov 

Representative Ellen Cogen-Lipton, 27th District, ellenlipton@house.mi.gov 

Representative Rudy Hobbs, 35th District, rudyhobbs@house.mi.gov 

More information can be found on the Ferndale Schools website: 

http://www.ferndaleschools.org/schoolfunding.html

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er 

Experience 

Ferndale 

Middle 

School 

725 Pinecrest 

Ferndale, MI 

Open House 

on May 5, 2011 

Come meet the teachers, see the building, enjoy a 

presentation and ice cream social. 

Parents who are interested and curious about what Ferndale 

Middle School has to offer will have an opportunity to get 

your questions answered! 

For 5th and 6th grade students and their parents, 

but everyone is welcome! 

middle school 

248/541-1783 

Don’t miss the 6th 

grade transition 

meeting, Thurs. 

April 21 @ FMS/FHS 

Media Center, 

6:30 pm, a light 

meal will be 

provided 

at the 

Ice Cream Social, Media Center ...5-5:30 pm 

Presentation, Media Center .........5:30-6 pm 

Meet our Teachers & Tour FMS .....6-7 pm 

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middle school

4th Grade 

TEACHER STUDENT AWARDS 

Ms. Cattel 

Jayla Eugene Scholastic Honor Roll 

Brooke Garcia Classroom Citizenship Award 

Star'lai Gee-Hill Scholastic Honor Roll 

Patsha Harbin Scholastic Honor Roll 

J'Sha Harville Scholastic Honor Roll 

Maia Humble Scholastic Honor Roll 

Laquan Johnson Scholastic Honor Roll 

Keara McBride Highest Scholastic Honors 

Coolidge Writing Award 

Mikala McGarry Scholastic Honor Roll 

Classroom Citizenship Award 

Mykel Nelson Scholastic Honor Roll 

Austin Nolan Scholastic Honor Roll 

Hailey Poppert Scholastic Honor Roll 

Taliah Rashada Scholastic Honor Roll 

Bridget Tweedle Scholastic Honor Roll 

Mrs. Watts 

Fayth Beveridge Scholastic Honor Roll 

Graham Bokram Highest Scholastic Honors 

Nadia Crucet Scholastic Honor Roll 

Alexandria Crosby Scholastic Honor Roll 

Classroom Citizenship 

Patshay Harbin Scholastic Honor Roll 

Nobel Achievement and Character 

Hailey Hicks Scholastic Honor Roll 

Noah Jackson Highest Scholastic Honors 


Mya Livous Scholastic Honor Roll 


Rofeal Miller Scholastic Honor Roll 

Aidan Reeves Scholastic Honor Roll 


Grace Roost Scholastic Honor Roll 


Yara Shadda Scholastic Honor Roll 

Mr. Williams Tristan Allen Nobel Achievement and Character 

Shea Huston Scholastic Honor Roll 


Fallon Mills Highest Scholastic Honors 



Regan Monnett Highest Scholastic Honors 

Morgan Mundt Highest Scholastic Honors 


Kaitlynn Perfect Scholastic Honor Roll 

Nina Provenzino Highest Scholastic Honors 

Jose Rivas Scholastic Honor Roll 

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5th Grade 


Todd Cunnigham Tyriek Carson Scholastic Honor Roll 


Kasey Craft Scholastic Honor Roll 

Caela Crenshaw Scholastic Honor Roll 

Rafael Cruz Scholastic Honor Roll 

Julianna Giles Scholastic Honor Roll 

Jacob Hensley Scholastic Honor Roll 

Reuben McGee Scholastic Honor Roll 

Jonathan Schurg Scholastic Honor Roll 

Darius Scott Scholastic Honor Roll 


Tiara Taylor Nobel Achievement and Character 

Amaria Williams Scholastic Honor Roll 

Tailynn Wright Scholastic Honor Roll 


Josh Frei Shawna Belyue Highest Scholastic Honors 


Joey Burke Highest Scholastic Honors 


Matthew Dupont Scholastic Honor Roll 

Shelby Forbes Scholastic Honor Roll 

Rhian Hicks Scholastic Honor Roll 

Daviona Jones Scholastic Honor Roll 

Eric Marsh Scholastic Honor Roll 

Rashad Peaks Classroom Citizenship Award 

Shauntia Stewart Scholastic Honor Roll 

Stephen Williams Highest Scholastic Honors 

Coollidge Writing Award 

Leah Hall- Kearney Elicia Davis Highest Scholastic Honors 

Zoe Edwards Highest Scholastic Honors 

Mathew Israil Nobel Achievement and Character Award 

Deonthe McDaniel Scholastic Honor Roll 

Kelsie Oldham Nobel Achievement and Character Award 

Brandon Uselman Classroom Citizenship Award 

DeMyia Willilams Scholastic Honor Roll 

Michelle Zimmerman Elilana Dominowski Nobel Achievement and Character Award 

Kylie Garland Yates Scholastic Honor Roll 

Juan Hughes Scholastic Honor Roll 

Joshua Ray Classroom Citizenship Award 

Valacia Reed Scholastic Honor Roll 

Patrick Umlauf Classroom Citizenship Award 

Anna Vollmer Coolidge Wrtiting Award 


6th Grade 


Tracy Kramer Antwon Boose Scholastic Honor Roll 

Mario Combs Scholastic Honor Roll 


Deondrea Gary Scholastic Honor Roll 

Tania Hamilton Scholastic Honor Roll 


Jada Martin Scholastic Honor Roll 


Yazmine Palmer Scholastic Honor Roll 

Damarco Reese Coolidge Writing Award 

Robert Sims Nobel Achievement and Character 

Victoria Thompson Scholastic Honor Roll 

Malachi Watts Classroom Citizenship Award 

Dana Rubin Taryn Blasciuc Highest Scholastic Honors 


Jasmin Craig Scholastic Honor Roll 


Devin Edwards Scholastic Honor Roll 

Joshua Foster Classroom Citizenship 

Bianca Gadson Highest Scholastic Honors 


Taylor Hicks Highest Scholastic Honors 

Summer King Highest Scholastic Honors 

Raven Lee Scholastic Honor Roll 

Ezell Massey Scholastic Honor Roll 


Tiffani Ray Scholastic Honor Roll 

Kris Ruffin Coolidge Writing Award 

Briana Smith Scholastic Honor Roll 

Brendan Stamper Nobel Achievement and Character 


6th Grade (CONTINUED) 


Ruth Tavalire Robert Arnold Scholastic Honor Roll 

Frederique Christiansen Highest Scholastic Honors 

Olivia Cole Highest Scholastic Honors 

Mackenzie Deel Scholastic Honor Roll 


Arianna Elledge Scholastic Honor Roll 

Joy Hudgins Scholastic Honor Roll 

Kristen Law Highest Scholastic Honors 


Alexander Lawrence Classroom Citizenship 

Joshua McBride Scholastic Honor Roll 


Academic Improvement 

Thyjuan McDonald Scholastic Honor Roll 

Rebekah Parton Scholastic Honor Roll 

DaShawn Pressley Scholastic Honor Roll 

Kalethia Terrll Scholastic Honor Roll 

Sydnie Thompson Highest Scholastic Honors 


Jonathan Turner Scholastic Honor Roll 

Kelly Waterstredt Nicole Bradley Coolidge Writing Award 

DaMarcco Hodges Nobel Achievment and Character 

Taylor McAllister Scholastic Honor Roll 

Kayla Sabbath Highest Scholastic Honors 


Kye Smith Nobel Achievment and Character 

Lanita Steele Scholastic Honor Roll 

Nobel Achievment and Character 

Emily Zalenko Coolidge Writing Award 

Yvonne Wilson Dyani Armijo-Sinnett Scholastic Honor Roll 

Gabrielle Bills Classroom Citizenship 

Nobel Achievment and Character 

Cameron Ethridge Classroom Citizenship 

Paige McGhee-Riches Coolidge Writing Award 

Arthur Robinson Nobel Achievment and Character 

Elijah Toney Scholastic Honor Roll 

Rebecca Wolosion Scholastic Honor Roll 


$5 

each 

Bargain 

Deal 

5 for 

$20!! 

Ooodles of colors & patterns!! 

Great for Home or Office!!! 

“WINGS” 

Post High Program 

Jefferson Center 

Phone: 248.586.8865 

Cute Tools! Doorstops 

Hand Painted - Unique 

Cute Tools! doorstops are created by students with Special 

Needs in the Ferndale-Southfield 

Post High Cooperative “WINGS” 

Program. This featured item is part 

of our growing line of household and 

garden tools produced by our Art For 

A Cause Micro Enterprise. 

Order yours today 

by phone or 

email us at 

dackner@ferndaleschools.org 

Make great gifts 

for everyone in 

your family! 

Ferndale-Southfield 

Post High Cooperative 

“WINGS” Program

P4962k_4962_091410 

Heart Health Check for 

High School Students 

Beaumont Hospitals, Oakland University and 

WXYZ-TV 7 are teaming up for 

Beaumont’s Healthy Heart Check program. 

This program for high school students features an in-depth 

heart screening with a medical history review, blood pressure 

assessment and an electrocardiogram, or EKG, all reviewed by a 

Beaumont doctor. Echocardiograms will also be provided if needed. 

The screening assesses the potential risk of sudden cardiac death. 

Saturday, Oct. 16 

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

(registration required) 

Oakland University 

Recreation and Athletic Center 

Pioneer Drive 

Rochester, MI 48309-4482 

Map: http://www.oakland.edu/map/ 

This free screening is a community benefit for families 

with high school athletes. It could be the most important 

appointment you ever make. 

For more information or to register your child, contact 

Beaumont’s Physician Referral Service toll-free at 800-633-7377 

or visit https://www.beaumonthospitals.com/student-screening. 

Registration for this program begins on Aug. 20. 

Sponsored by the Ernst Cardiovascular Center 

at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak

The David Michael Smith Memorial Fund 

Ferndale Youth Assistance 

Friends, family, and supporters of: 

The David Michael Smith Memorial Fund - Ferndale Youth Assistance 

Are invited to participate in the fundraising efforts on 

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 

Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings in Ferndale, (5pm – 9pm) (280 W. Nine Mile Rd) 

On this day, 15% of all your purchases accompanied by the certificate below will be donated to the 

©2003 Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. 

The David Michael Smith Memorial Fund - Ferndale Youth Assistance 



Wednesday, May 11, 2011 

Present this certificate to your server at the time of 

Purchase and 15% of all your purchases will go to support the 



Only valid at 280 W. Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 744-4470 

From 5 – 9pm only 

45 cent Wing Tuesday’s ● 60 cent Boneless Wings on Thursday’s ● Kids Meals 

Desserts ● Ribs ● Burgers ● 14 Signature Sauces ● Big Screens and Satellite TV 

Dine In or Take Out ● Hot Sports Action ● Free NTN Trivia ● Award-Winning Wings 

Promotions subject to change without notice

2 nd Annual OrchSupport Bowlathon 

Friday, Friday, May 13 2011 

7-10:30 10:30 pm pm pm at at Luxury Luxury Lanes Lanes Lanes of of Ferndale 

Ferndale 

Tickets are $20 and include 3 games of bowling, shoe rental, 

pizza, salad, appetizers and pop 

Door Prizes drawn every 15 minutes! 

50/50 raffle! 

Help Needed! 

We are looking for lane sponsors! 

- Lane sponsorships are $50 each and will include a lane sign 

indicating your sponsorship. 

- Anyone is eligible to sponsor a lane, families, businesses, 

organizations, etc. 

- Don’t want to sponsor a lane by yourself? Get some friends 

together and do a joint sponsorship! 

- Want to give more than $50? Event sponsorships start at $150. 

We are looking for donation items! 

- Gift certificates or gift cards for restaurants or businesses make 

fantastic raffle items. 

- Electronics or other “big ticket items” make great raffle items. 

Do you have any contacts with people that may be able to donate 

some? 

- Do you know of any businesses that may want to donate an item 

or purchase an item and then donate it for the raffle? 

Contact Pennie Black for more information or tickets - 248-229-4642 or 

ploveabby@aol.com

Youth Baseball/Softball 2011 

League Ages 

T-ball 5-6yrs 

Coach Pitch 7-8yrs 

Sub-Midget 9-10yrs 

Midget 11-12yrs 

Intermediate 13-14yrs 

Slow Pitch 11 & Under 

Fast Pitch 14 & Under 

Season: practice begins 

mid-May, and games begin 

early June. 

Games: Games are played in 

Ferndale, Hazel Park and 

Oak Park depending on the 

Register online and 

save $10 Deadline 

April 15th 

Visit www.ferndalerecreation.org or call 

248-544-6767 for more information! 

1201 Livernois 

Ferndale. MI 48220 

Phone: 248‐544‐6767 

Fax: 248‐544‐6768 

www.ferndalerecreation.org 

Sign up on our website for 

our monthly Email 

Newsletter, it’s FREE! 

Runners will enjoy 

competition, fun and 

camaraderie along a fast, flat, treelined 

street course! 

Proceeds benefit the 

Ferndale Recreation 

Department. 

25th 

Annual 

Adult Softball Leagues Spring 2011 

Men’s Competitive Men’s Rec Women’s Coed Rec & Competitive 

Each party package includes: 

*3 hour rental 

*Set up 

*Tablecloth, cups, napkins, 

paper plates 

*12 goodie bags 

*1 balloon bouquet

Wilderness 

Canoeing and 

Kayaking 

Close to Home! 

Located on Garden Road in Proud 

Lake Recreation Area near Milford. 

(248) 685-2379 

www.heavnercanoe.com 

2 nd Location 

Island Lake State Recreation Area 

RENTAL & SALE of 

KAYAKS & CANOES 

Group Rates, Catering and Kayak 

Instruction 

For every full priced 

canoe rental, 

Heavner Canoe will donate 

$5.00 

to Roosevelt Primary School! 

School_______________________________ 

Date: _________________ Initials: ________ 

Approved By: Alan Heavner_______ 

Wilderness 

Canoeing and 

Kayaking 




(248) 685-2379 


2 nd Location 





Instruction 


canoe rental, 


$5.00 

to Roosevelt Primary School! 

School_______________________________ 

Date: _________________ Initials: ________ 

Approved By: Alan Heavner_______ 

Wilderness 

Canoeing and 

Kayaking 


“No Child Left Inside” “No Child Left Inside” “No Child Left Inside” 



(248) 685-2379 


2 nd Location 





Instruction 


canoe rental, 


$5.00 

to Roosevelt! 

School___________________________ 

Date: _______________ Initials: ______ 

Approved By: Alan Heavner_______

The Ferndale Football Program 

6th Annual Eagles’ Nest Golf Outing 

May 25 th , 2011 @ Greystone Golf Course in Romeo, MI 

Hello and Happy Golf Season! It is time again to prepare for our 2011 fundraiser to benefit the 

Ferndale Eagles Football Program. We will be following the same format as last year’s 

event. We plan to fill the golf outing with 156 golfers and another 40 dinner guests. Between the 

golf outing, hole-sponsorships, the silent auction, and the 50/50 raffle, we were able to fund 

numerous projects related to the athletic program at Ferndale High School. 

The Eagles’ Nest is a non-profit booster club that has been revitalized with some very 

dedicated people. With the assistance of our generous area businesses, and through participation 

the annual scramble, the Eagles’ Nest has been able to raise money for our Ferndale 

Football team student/athletes. 

The Eagles’ Nest fully recognizes the dire economic times and we are even more appreciative 

of the participation of the business community and supporters. As the school’s athletic budget is 

shrinking, your assistance becomes imperative. 

We are diligently seeking sponsorship for and participation in our golf outing. Every dollar 

generated is another dollar saved and used for our athletes and program. This money pays for 

camps, equipment, team meals, food for the concessions, and is tax-exempt. Your help over the 

past three years have allowed us to provide much needed training equipment for our players that 

the district could not afford. We have also purchased equipment for the high schools weight 

training facility which is used by all student athletes. 

Sponsorship would also help the John Bassier Scholarship. The Eagles Nest has awarded ten 

$1000.00 scholarships since 2008. The first two recipients are attending the prestigious Case 

Western Reserve University in Ohio and the historic Morehouse College in Atlanta. The 

Eagles’ Nest was established to help our Ferndale High School student/athletes in the 

football program attain their athletic goals and aspirations, through the use of better equipment 

and improved training in current methods, and also assist in pursuit of their educational goals, 

through the John Bassier Scholarship Program. 

We are reaching out and asking area businesses to help support the Ferndale Eagles’ Nest 

mission of giving every Ferndale High School football player the opportunity to be the best 

student and student/athlete they can be. In the classroom and on the field, the skills, education, 

and experiences gained in environments where teamwork is essential, can be applied throughout 

life. 

Please consider sponsoring a hole, entering your foursome, bidding on and/or providing silent 

auction items, purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets, and/or joining us for dinner. We truly appreciate 

your generosity and dedication to our student/athletes. Feel free to contact us with any 

questions. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2011! 

Eagles’ Nest President: Timothy Collins or Keith Thibodeau: kthibodeau@ferndaleschools.org 

Cell: (248)-867-0063 Office: (248)-586-8625 Cell: (248)-361-0298

Name: 

Company Name: 

Address: 

Phone Number: 

6th ANNUAL 

EAGLES NEST GOLF OUTING 

GREYSTONE GOLF COURSE 

MAY 25, 2011 

_________________________ 

How would you like your sign to read: 

Sponsor Form 

Advertising Price: $150. 

Any questions , contact Keith Thibodeau at (248)361-0298 or Tim Collins at (248)546-2397

May 25, 2011 

8:30 a.m. Check-in 

10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 

Once again at the beautiful 

Greystone Golf Club 

67500 Mound Road 

Romeo, Michigan 48095 

FREE ENTRY 

$10,000.00 Hole in One Contest 

Please Contact: 

Keith Thibodeau (248) 361-0298 

Tim Collins (248) 546-2397 

Shaun Butler (248) 586-8632 

COST: $125 Per Person 

Includes: 

Trophies 

Longest Drive 

Closest to the Pin 

Optional Contests 

Skins $5.00 per 

person 

$20.00 per team 

Putting Contest 

Vegas Hole 

50/50 Raffle 

Blind Auction of 

Sports Memorabilia 

Continental Breakfast 

Driving Range 

18 Holes of Golf with Cart 

Lunch on the Course 

On Course Beverage Service 

Steak Dinner with Open Bar 

If you are unable to join us for golf, 

please join us for dinner, $50.00 per 

person including open bar. 

100% of all proceeds raised will go to Ferndale High School & Middle School Athletics 

Single Golfer Foursome Dinner Only 

Team Captain: Name: ________________________________ 

Phone #: ________________________________ 

Name: ________________________________ 

Phone # ________________________________ 

Name: ________________________________ 

Phone # ________________________________ 

Name: ________________________________ 

Phone # ________________________________ 

Please make checks payable to: 

Ferndale Football Eagles Nest 

310 E. Nine Mile Road Ferndale, MI 48220

Dear Students and Parents, 

Ferndale Public Schools 

Summer Band and Orchestra 2011 

During the summer, it is easy for kids to say “I’ll practice next week,” and soon it is next month, 

then the new school year, and “next week” never happened. That is why we are happy to offer 

Summer Band and Orchestra! 

This three-week program will run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, from 

July 11 to July 28, and the final concert will take place Thursday, July 28 th at 7:00 PM. All 

instructional sessions of the program will take place at Ferndale High School. Mr. Jamison and Mr. 

Moy will lead the ensemble rehearsals, and sectional coaches will offer small group instruction 

every single day. 

The program is open to all band and orchestra students with at least one year of experience who are 

entering grades 5-8 in the fall of 2011. Thanks to generous donations from the Ferndale Fine 

Arts Boosters and the Ferndale Middle School Music Boosters, we are able to reduce the cost 

from $80 to $65 for students who are currently enrolled in the Ferndale Public Schools. This 

is a great opportunity to keep playing over the summer, and to get individualized small group 

instruction. The daily schedule will be as follows: 

Students entering 5th and 6th Grade 

9:00-10:30 Full Ensemble Rehearsal 

10:30-10:45 Break 

10:45-11:30 Sectionals 

Students entering 7th and 8th Grade 

9:30-10:15 Sectionals 

10:15-10:30 Break 

10:30-12:00 Full Ensemble Rehearsal 

The sectional lessons are one of the best aspects of the program. These smaller groups provide far 

greater focus and individualized instruction than can exist during the school year and are instrument 

specific – every instrument or section will have its own class, even if there are only a few of a 

given instrument. Expert players and teachers will lead each class, so students will have excellent 

instruction in the unique issues for his/her instrument. 

As you can see, participation only takes a few hours of a student’s time, plus practice on his/her 

own – and still leaves them afternoons, evenings, and long weekends. But for that little time, the 

payoff will be enormous. We attribute a lot of the success of the Ferndale music program over the 

past few years directly to the Summer Band and Orchestra program. 

So please, sign up for summer band and orchestra right away, and don’t miss out on this excellent 

opportunity to not only keep all the skills you gained this year, but get an edge on your peers in the 

fall.

If you plan to participate in Summer Band and Orchestra, please fill out the section below, detach 

and return it with payment to any of the instrumental music teachers in Ferndale. The deadline to 

return applications is Friday, June 10, 2011. If you have individual questions or concerns, please 

call Mr. Jamison at (248) 586-8646, or Mr. Moy at (248) 586-8647. We hope to see you this 

summer! 

Please include cash or money order (payable to Ferndale Middle School Music Boosters) in the 

amount of $65. Due to a high instance of bounced checks, we are unable to accept checks at this 

time. If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact us. 

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

Name of Student____________________________Current School______________ 

Grade (in fall of 2011)_____________Instrument____________________________ 

Street Address____________________________________City_________________ 

Mother/Guardian___________________________Home Phone_________________ 

Work/Cell Phone______________________Email_________________________ 

Father/Guardian____________________________Home Phone_________________ 

Work/Cell Phone______________________ Email________________________ 

Emergency Contact Person_________________________Phone________________ 

Family Physician_________________________________Phone________________ 

Medications?_________________________________________________________ 

Allergies?____________________________________________________________ 

Other medical conditions?_______________________________________________ 

____________________________________________________________________ 

____________________________________________________________________

HELPING YOU LIVE A 

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. 

Nutrition 

Niblets 

5 Steps to a Great Lunch 

Whether you pack or buy your lunch, follow these 

guidelines: 

1. Choose fruits and vegetables. Fruits and 

vegetables are like hitting the jackpot when it 

comes to nutrition. They make your plate more 

colorful and they're packed with vitamins and fiber. 

2. Know the facts about fat. Kids need some fat in 

their diets to stay healthy — it also helps keep you 

feeling full — but you don't want to eat too much of 

it. Fat is found in butter, oils, cheese, nuts, and 

meats. Some higher-fat lunch foods include french 

fries, hot dogs, cheeseburgers, macaroni and 

cheese, and chicken nuggets. 

3. Let whole grains reign. "Grains" include breads, 

cereals, rice, and pasta. But as we learn more about 

good nutrition, it's clear that whole grains are better 

than refined grains. What's the difference? Brown 

rice is a whole grain, but white rice is not. Likewise, 

wheat bread contains whole grains, whereas 100% 

white bread does not. 

4. Slurp sensibly. It's not just about what you eat — 

drinks count, too! Milk has been a favorite 

lunchtime drink for a long time. If you don't like 

milk, choose water. Avoid juice drinks and sodas. 

5. Balance your lunch. When people talk about 

balanced meals, they mean meals that include a mix 

of food groups: some grains, some fruits, some 

vegetables, some meat or protein foods, and some 

dairy foods such as milk and cheese. Try to do this 

with your lunch. If you don't have a variety of foods 

on your plate, it's probably not balanced. A double 

order of french fries and sweetened beverage, for 

example, would not make for a balanced lunch. 

Source: www.kidshealthorg 

Food Focus – 

May/June 2011 

Kidney Beans 

Fast Fact: Looking for a food to give you 

sustainable energy? Go for red beans - 

they’re packed with complex 

carbohydrates, fiber, protein, iron and 

magnesium. 

Fuel up for Summer Fun 

Whether you hit the court, the field, the track, the 

rink, or your back yard to get some physical activity, 

you'll need some fuel to keep you going! 

Here are some great snacks to munch on to keep your 

body movin' and your stomach silent: 

Fresh veggies like carrots and celery sticks 

Snack-sized boxes of raisins 

Pretzels 

Low-fat yogurt 

Crackers — try graham crackers, animal 

crackers, or saltines 

Bagels 

Fig bars 

Fruit juice boxes (make sure you choose 100% 

pure fruit juice, or for an added boost, try 

orange juice with added calcium) 

Small packages of trail mix 

Fresh fruits such as bananas, oranges, berries, 

grapes (try freezing your grapes for a new taste 

sensation!).

ReseRvation FoRm:Please PRint 

Mother/Guardian Name: Ms./Mrs. 

_________________________________________ 

Mother/Guardian Address _________________________ 

_________________________________________ 

City _________________ST ______ Zip __________ 

Home Phone/Area Code __________________________ 

Cell Phone __________________________________ 

Email _____________________________________ 

Employer ___________________________________ 

Work Ph/Area Code ____________________________ 

Father/Guardian Name: Mr. _______________________ 

Father/Guardian Address (if different than Mother’s) 

_________________________________________ 

City _________________ST ______ Zip __________ 


Cell Phone __________________________________ 

Email _____________________________________ 

Employer ___________________________________ 

Work Ph/Area Code ____________________________ 

Are you or your child currently an ADA Member? q Yes q No 

Child’s Name (first, last, middle) ________________________ 

Child’s Address (if different than parent) 

_________________________________________ 

City _________________ST ______ Zip __________ 


(if different than parent) 

Child’s County of Residence ________________________ 

Child’s Date of Birth (month/date/year) 

_________________________________________ 

Gender q Male q Female 

Ethnicity ___________________________________ 

School Name ________________________________ 

Type of Diabetes ______________________________ 

Date of Diagnosis ______________________________ 

Diabetes Physician’s Name (1st & Last) 

_________________________________________ 

Diabetes Physician’s Address _______________________ 

_________________________________________ 

City _________________ST ______ Zip __________ 

Mail Information to the following address: (check one) 

q Mother’s/Guardian q Father’s/Guardian 

I would like to receive a Financial Aid Application in addition to the 

Camp Application. q Yes q No 

A reservation for your child will only be held if the non-refundable 

deposit is enclosed with this form. 

Program Choice: ______________________________ 

Session Choice: _______________________________ 

I agree to pay both the non-refundable deposit and the Camp Fee for 

a total of between $285 and $775 30 days prior to the session your 

child would like to attend unless financial aid is awarded. Enclosed is 

my non-refundable deposit of $100. 

_________________________________________ 

Signature of Parent or Guardian 

Send check or money order payable to: American Diabetes Association 

30200 Telegraph Road, Suite 105 Bingham Farms, MI 48025. 

For Office Use Only: Amount Enclosed $ ________________ 

Amount Due $ ___________________ 

For offline registrations, your Camp Supplemental Forms will be 

mailed to you within 1 week of receiving your non-refundable deposit. 

Please fax completed reservation form to 248-433-1095 or 

e-mail to Ronnell Carr at rcarr@diabetes.org for Session 

1 and CTT or April Dentian at adertian@diabetes.org for 

Session 2 and Day Camp 

www.diabetes.org/adacampmidicha 

q EXPLORERS DAY CAMP (Ages: 5-8) 

q Session 2: June 27 - July 1 Fees: $285 

Join us for a week long journey full of adventure and 

friendship. Explorers take on challenges such as canoeing on 

Lake Copneconic, kickball tournaments, arts & crafts projects, 

swimming, fishing and more. Funtastic Friday wouldn’t be 

complete without our traditional Fun Fair and Beach Bash! 

Includes daily lunch plus AM and PM snack. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 

p.m. ** Please note: ADA’s Camp Midicha Day Camp operates 

separately but at the same time as the YMCA’s Camp Copneconic 

Day Camp. 

q MIDICHA ADVENTURERS (Ages: 8-9) 

q Session 1: June 19 - June 24 Fees: $600 


Adventurers Camp is perfect for the younger camper just getting 

their feet wet in the overnight experience! Cabin groups enjoy 

traditional camp activities such as fishing, archery, arts & crafts, 

swimming and more! Adventurers look for artifacts in the 

“Dig-It Pit” and search for underwater treasures while 

snorkeling. Campers feel safe and cared for as they learn new 

skills and make friends to last a lifetime! 

q MIDICHA TRAILBLAZERS (Ages: 10-12) 



Campers can’t wait to be a Trailblazer! Kids spend mornings 

as a cabin experiencing adventures such as the Creek Freak zip 

line, canoeing, arts & crafts and more! Camper’s Choice provides 

the freedom for kids to blaze their own trail each afternoon. 

Campers will be able to choose from Climbing Tower, Aqua 

Jump, Kayaking and many more. Trailblazers will gain 

friendships and memories as they continue their journey of 

growth and independence. 

q TEEN MIDICHA (Ages: 13-16) 



Teens days are filled with extreme activities! Campers will have 

a blast zooming down the zip line, tubing on Lake Copneconic, 

competing in a game of ultimate frisbee or using their creativity 

in arts and crafts. Teens will also have the choice to try their 

hand at fishing, canoeing, bouncing on the blob and more! 

Activities listed above subject to change 

we’Re heRe FoR yoU! 

Camp is one part of our commitment to families of children 

with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association involves 

families year-round through Family Link. 

To learn more, visit: www.diabetes.org/families or 

www.diabetes.org/planetD 

q MIDICHA MOSAIC (Ages: 14-16) 

q Session 2 Only: June 26 - July 1 Fees: $775 

Pack your bags – we’re headed to rugged Pennsylvania for a week 

of fun and adventure! Teens start the week with a trip down the 

mighty Youghiogheny followed by mountain biking along the 

river’s edge. Next it’s on to the paintball arena for some friendly 

competition. Geared up with life jacket & helmet, teens brave the 

whitewater one more time! Lifelong memories are formed as teen 

spend time around campsite cooking, laughing and enjoying the 

company of their new friends, Camper will sleep in tents for this trip. 

*Must have a minimum of 10 registered 30 days prior to trip. 

q COUNSELOR IN TRAININg 

(Ages: 17 or a senior in high school) 

q Both Sessions: June 19 - July 1 Fees: $775 

Camp Midicha campers become part of the “Midicha Family” when 

they reach their teenage years and start looking to the future 

and how to become counselors. This program is a great first step. 

The C.I.T. Program is designed to continue making camp fun, 

while also creating opportunities to develop leadership skills. 

C.I.T’s learn the importance of a strong work ethic and those 

ever- important people skills. The program begins with great team 

building activities and an action-packed weekend between sessions. 

Application and interview required for admission. Must have 

completed 11th grade. Two (2) nights in tents. 

The Camp fee includes 24-hour medical supervision, meals and snacks, American 

Diabetes Association Camp T-shirt, housing, supervised program activities and 

most diabetes supplies. 

www.stopdiabetes.com 

QUestions? 

If you have questions regarding camp payments and financial 

assistance or other questions, 

please contact Stephanie Camalo at scamalo@diabetes.org 

or 248-433-3830 ext 6695 

Camp midicha • Fenton, mi 

Held at YMCA’s Camp Copneconic 

Session 1: June 19 - June 24, 2011 

Session 2: June 26 - July 1, 2011 

Day Camp Session 2: June 27 - July 1, 2011 

www.diabetes.org/adacampmidicha

oUR CamPeRs aCtivities 

aPPlying FoR CamP is 

• Explore the great outdoors and enjoy traditional camp 

activities. 

• Discover new things about themselves and how they 

can manage diabetes. 

• Connect with other kids and adults living with diabetes. 

• Have fun at summer camp–just like any kid! 

PaRents know theiR kids aRe 

• Surrounded by health professionals with diabetes expertise who 

provide continuous medical supervision. 

• Interacting with counselors who have diabetes and serve as positive 

role models. 

• Learning to balance nutrition, physical activity and diabetes care. 

• Meeting friends who understand what it’s like to be a kid with 

diabetes. 

• Gaining confidence, discovering new skills and learning respect for 

nature, themselves and others. 

the ameRiCan diabetes 

assoCiation’s CamP PRogRam 

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is proud to be the leading 

provider of Diabetes Camps and serve as a financial supporter for other 

diabetes camps across the country. Through these efforts, the Association 

services more than 10,000 children with diabetes each year. 

The mission of the ADA is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to 

improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. ADA Diabetes 

Camps fulfill a big part of our mission leaving 

a long-term, positive impact on 

children’s lives – and families. 

• Swimming 

• Kayaking 

• Canoeing 

• Hiking 

• Archery 

• Ropes Course 

• Sing-a-Long 

• Campfire 

• Arts & Crafts 

aboUt ada CamP midiCha 

The home of the ADA’s Camp Midicha is the YMCA’s Camp Copneconic. 

YMCA’s Camp Copneconic is accredited by the American 

Camp Association. Camp Copneconic partners with Camp 

Midicha to provide campsite, dining accommodations, 

program and counselor staff. Camp Copneconic is 

located in Fenton, just south of Flint, Michigan. All 

our staff, from the directors and administrators 

to the counselors, specialists and support staff, 

work hard to make sure your child has fun in 

a safe environment. Our staff has training in 

diabetes management, emergency procedures 

and cabin supervision. Every counselor goes through 

extensive training by the YMCA, addressing team building, 

homesickness and behavior management. 

WHEN: Session 1 Resident Camp: June 19 - June 24, 2011 

Session 2 Resident Camp: June 26 - July 1, 2011 

Day Camp Session 2: June 27 - July 1, 2011 

C.I.T. Program: June 19 - July 1, 2011 

AgE RANgE: 5-17 years 

WHERE: YMCA Camp Copneconic 

10407 North Fenton Road 

Fenton, MI 48430 

HOURS: Daycamp: 8 am to 5 pm 

WHO: Session 1 + C.I.T. 

Ronnell Carr @ 248-433-3830 ext 6697 

or rcarr@diabetes.org 

Session 2 + Day Camp 

April Dertiar @ 248-433-3830 ext 6706 

or adertian@diabetes.org 

Financial Aid 

Stephanie Camalo @ 248-433-3830 ext 6695 

or scamalo@diabetes.org 

The actual cost 

for a camper to attend is 

$1,500, but families may pay 

as little as $100 per camper if 

eligible for financial assistance. 

Need help paying for camp? 

Financial assistance is available, 

excluding non-refundable 

deposit. 

how ada makes CamP 

Possible 

Throughout the year, the Association raises funds through donations 

and local fundraising events. The generosity of donors allows the 

Association to offer every camper nationwide a significant 

reduction in Camp fees. 

You can help support the American Diabetes 

Association’s Camp program by donating to the 

Association or participating in one of our local 

fundraising events. Visit www.diabetes.org to learn 

more or call 888-DIABETES to get involved locally. 

CaRe at CamP 

Our first priority is the physical and medical safety of your child while 

they enjoy a traditional camp experience. It is not perfecting blood 

sugar management. Our staff includes: 

• Physicians, nurses, and other health care providers who provide 

round-the-clock medical supervision. 

• Registered dietitians who plan meals and snacks, and manage all 

special dietary needs. 

• Program staff trained to deliver fun, safe, and supervised 

recreational activities and sports. 

• Counselors trained to recognize specific diabetes care needs. 

The American Diabetes Association makes every attempt to 

accommodate medical and/or emotional needs of campers. 

However, if we cannot meet your child’s needs, the 

American Diabetes Association reserves the right to 

deny admission to Camp and we will refund your 

deposit. 

ReFUnds 

Refunds, less the non-refundable 

deposit, are only available for campers 

who cancel in writing at least 60 days 

prior to the first day of Camp, or for 

campers who suffer illness or tragedy. 

All others will not be refunded. Complete 

refund information will be provided when 

you register for Camp. 

QUiCk and easy! 

Completed applications are reviewed on a first 

come, first served basis. Incomplete applications or 

those without non-refundable deposits will not be 

processed until complete. Payment in full is due 30 

days prior to the session you would like to attend. 

aPPly online 

Step 1: Visit www.diabetes.org/adacampmidicha and 

click on “Register for Camp” 

Step 2: Once completed, download, print out and complete the 

Supplemental Camp Application Forms. Send signed 

forms via U.S. Postal Mail to 30200 Telegraph Road, 

Suite 105, Bingham Farms, MI 48025. Forms must be 

received 30 days prior to camp. 

Step 3: Submit payment for the non-refundable deposit of 

$100.00 and camp fee online OR mail a check made out to 

the American Diabetes Association. 

Step 4: Watch the mail for an information packet from the 

American Diabetes Association. Packet will arrive after 

full payment and forms have been received. 

aPPly oFFline 

To begin the offline application process: 

Step 1: Mail the completed Reservation Form with a nonrefundable 

deposit of $100.00 to: 

Camp Midicha, American Diabetes Association 

30200 Telegraph Road, Suite 105 

Bingham Farms, MI 48025 

Step 2: You will then receive your Camp Supplemental Forms in 

the mail. 

Step 3: Complete and mail the Camp Supplemental Forms 30 

days prior to the session you would like to attend. 

Due to limited space, it’s important to mail your completed Camp 

Supplemental Forms and payments 30 days prior to your camp 

session.

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