April 12, 2013 - Ferndale Public Schools

SPRING HAS SPRUNG! 

Coolidge’s Green Bean Club starts planting 

April 12, 2013 

Keep up with upcoming school, 

community events 

• Transition to College: Disability Accommodation 

Differences. April 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oakland Schools, 

Pontiac. 

• Focus Group: Ferndale African-American Parent 

Network, FHS,Thursday, April 18, 6 p.m. 

• 2013 JFK Variety Show sponsored by JFK PTA. 

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

• Nomination form for FYA Annual Youth Recognition 

Ceremony. Deadline is April 22. 

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

Proceeds benefit Cool Kid Camp Fund. 

• FMS Parent Transition Meetings: For parents and 

guardians of 5th/6th students. May 2 & 9 

• FS PTSA Arts & Crafts Fair May 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

• 4th Annual FHS Baseball Alumni Game! 

May 11, 12-5 p.m. 

• 8th Annual Eagles Nest Golf Outing May 22, Greystone 

Golf Club, Romeo. 8:30 a.m. check in,10 a.m. shotgun start. 

• Mother-Son Detroit Tigers Game Trip. 

May 25, $25 per person. 

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IMPI Warrior Robotics team raises $1,500 

for this week’s State Championships 

The FHS IMPI Warrior Robotics team successfully 

raised nearly $1,500 last weekend in donations 

from Ferndale residents and Garden Fresh Salsa! 

The money was raised for this weekend’s Michigan 

State Championship match at Eastern Michigan University. 

It costs $4,000 for the team to attend. 

Why the name IMPI? According to the group’s 

mentor, Elin Matthews, IMPIs were the fiercest African 

Warriors (the Zulus). “The name was picked because 

we mentor a team in South Africa. Our symbol is the 

Impi shield, but instead of spears we fight ignorance of 

engineering and robotics with tools to build robots.” 

They are a FIRST Robotics team and are in their 6th 

year of competition, giving students a chance to work 

alongside engineers and programmers to learn about 

the robotics field. There are nine FMS and 21 FHS students 

on this year’s team. 

Each year, robotics teams from the area create a 

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game that a robot will have to play. 

“The team meets every day for six weeks straight to design and build a robot,” says Matthews. “Our 

students work alongside the engineers and programmers and learn how to apply skills and knowledge 

just like those who work in the field. Working as a team to produce a final product on a time schedule and 

within a budget is an important experience for all students, even if they end up not going into engineering 

or programming.” 

All competitions are played in an alliance of three partners so no team is ever the lone winner. This is so 

teams will learn to cooperate and strategize together, and learn how to set aside ego for the common good 

of the team. 

This year’s robot was designed to shoot Frisbees and climb an 8-foot pyramid to score points. The FHS 

robot is currently ranked 48th out of 212 teams. 

The team is also supported by the Ferndale Education Foundation, the PTSA, the Schaeffler Group, IBM 

and several area businesses. 

Good luck at finals this weekend, Warriors! 


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Students asked to take anonymous 

survey about drug/alcohol usage 

The Southeast Oakland Coalition is seeking input from students of the Ferndale Schools 

to answer survey questions about alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drug usage. All 

information will remain entirely anonymous. 

The students are asked about their District, grade level, typical grades, and questions 

that ask how often in the past 30 days they or their friends have smoked cigarettes or 

marijuana, drank, or used other drugs. It also asks from where they obtained substances and 

how their parents would feel if they smoked marijuana. 

According to Carly Podzikowski, the Program Director for the Southeast Oakland Coalition 

in Ferndale, the developing the survey was a cooperative effort. The survey was developed 

by the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities (ACHC) board members, and 

Wayne State University Psychology Professor Dr. Darren Lubbers, who is a mental health professional 

and has worked with many different authorities nationally in the prevention field. 

The survey is now being conducted via the 14 coalitions in Oakland County. The coalitions, 

including Ferndale, are Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition, Clarkston Coalition 

for Youth, Clawson Community Coalition, Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition 

for Youth, Holly Area Youth Coalition, Huron Valley Community Coalition, Madison Heights 

Community Family Coalition, North Oakland Community Coalition, Rochester/ Auburn Hills 

Community Coalition, Royal Oak Community Coalition, Tri-Community Coalition, Troy Community 

Coalition, and Waterford Coalition for Youth. 

The link is http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SocialAccess2013. It is only a student survey, 

but parents can certainly encourage their children to participate. “Anonymity is very important 

to us, and this Survey Monkey link is a safe, secure way to report,” says Podzikowski. 

The mission of the Southeast Oakland Coalition, started in 1997, is to bring together all 

segments of the community to prevent substance abuse, especially among youth. For more 

information about the Coalition, visit http://seoaklandcoalition.org/. 

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Career & Tech Ed students 

headed to Comerica Park 

to learn about careers 

Seventeen Senior Career and 

Technical Education students, as 

a part of the FHS Business Management 

and Administration 

Program, participated in Career 

Day at Comerica Park this week. 

The “Tigers Class Outside Educational 

Series” combined classroom 

curriculum with baseball through 

special presentations. 

“All of the speakers had an 

emphasis on hard work, creating 

opportunities for internships, networking, 

and staying focused on 

goals,” said Charlotte Oliver, Career 

& Technology teacher at FHS. 

“Hard work, determination, a 

great education, and being passionate 

about what you do every 

day can take you to places bigger 

than you’ve ever imagined. 

I often say to the students that 

persistence beats resistance so 

stay focused and the rewards will 

come.” 

Youth Dialogue Day on April 26 will 

allow 6th graders to discuss peer issues 

All of the District’s 150 sixth 

graders have been invited to 

Youth Dialogue Day events 

on Friday, April 26 at Coolidge 

Intermediate School, to help those 

students prepare for the transition 

into middle school from Coolidge 

and John F. Kennedy Schools. 

“For the past three years, the 

Southeast Oakland Coalition (SEOC) 

has been fortunate enough to partner 

with Ferndale Public School District 

as our fiduciary agent for the 

Drug Free Communities Support 

Grant which focuses on reducing 2011 Youth Dialogue Day exercises 

drug and alcohol abuse, especially among youth,” said Carly Podzikowski, program director 

for the SEOC, which is hosting the event. 

The day will begin with breakfast and group ice breakers/dialogue. Students will be 

asked questions to discuss during their dialogue times including, “What are the drug and 

alcohol problems that you see in your school and/or community?” and “Starting today, what 

is one thing I can do to help my peers make better decisions to stay away from drugs and alcohol?” 

There will also be poster making and the students will have a chance to report their 

“findings.” Distinguished members of the 

community are being invited to attend the event at the students’ reporting time. 

For more information about the Coalition, contact Carly Podzikowski at or Leonard 

Holden of the Southeast Oakland Coalition at 248-752-8239. SEOC website is www.seoaklandcoalition.org. 


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[Athletics] 

Girls Soccer Team 

beats Hazel park 8-1 

A photo of FHS Freshman Mia 

Gale in action was used to 

accompany the Student & Athlete 

story of the Eagles’ win over Hazel 

Park this week, 8-1. 

[Athletics] 

FHS Basketball Coach Lloyd named 

OAA Blue League Coach of the Year 

Congratulations to FHS Varsity Girls Basketball Coach 

Eric Lloyd who, in his first year in this position, earned the 

OAA Blue League Coach of the Year. This big announcement 

comes after the varsity girls won Districts this year and made 

it all the way to Regionals, ending with a 21-4 record. “The 

girls-they played! More credit to them than to me. I gave 

them the plan and they followed it,” said Lloyd, who started as 

Ferndale’s Alternative Education Basketball Coach in 2006-07 

and led them to be the 2102 Sate Champs. The varsity team 

will be graduating five seniors this year but Lloyd says with 

the younger girls still there and coming up, “we should be 

pretty solid next year.” Congratulations, Coach Lloyd! 

[From the Coaches] 

Thoughts of fallen friend, moment of silence 

start the first track meet of season 

On March 14, we lost an outstanding individual from our Ferndale Track Family. Mario 

Campbell was a dedicated student athlete that was a role model to many and respected among his 

teachers and coaches. 

Our first home meet was on Tuesday, April 9. Despite the low temperatures, the rain and wind, 

there was a obvious spirit and warmth in the air. Each and every athlete was anxious and excited to 

get the track meet started. We had thoughts of our fallen friend. As we honored him in a moment of 

silence, you could feel the strong presence of love for a young man who will truly be missed. 

Every girl on our team showed determination and strength. We swept the field events aided by 

the efforts of Morgan Cannon in the high jump and Chynna Garland in the sprints. 

Our hurdle team of Monika Mitchell and Kevonna Brown really showed their perseverance as 

the weather conditions became more grueling during the end of the meet. We would like to salute 

all the girls and boys for such great efforts during this emotional time. We would also like to thank 

the Ferndale community for the support we’ve received it has been unmatched. 

—Coach Fred George and the Ferndale Girls Track Coaches 


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[Academics] 

Congratulations, 

Rotary Scholars at 

FHS, UHS! 

Congratulations to FHS students 

Troy Dill-Reese and Christopher 

Triplett, and UHS student 

Alexis Thompson, all recipients of 

the 2013 Ferndale Rotary Educational 

Achievement Award! Each 

student will receive $2,000, paid in 

two installments, for their freshman 

year of college. 

The Ferndale Rotary Club is a 

member of Rotary International 

and has been in existence for more 

than 75 years giving scholastic 

achievement awards annually to 

Ferndale youth attending college. 

The Ferndale Rotary Club meets 

weekly on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. 

at Blumz by J.R., 503 E. Nine Mile 

Road, Ferndale. 

Coolidge Talent Show Rehearsals 

Singing, dancing (even a face off to a Michael Jackson song, above), fashion, and pogo stick are 

on tap for attendees of this year’s Talent Show for Coolidge Intermediate Show. More than 60 

students will be participating in the Coolidge’s first-ever Talent Show on Saturday, April 27 at 

7 p.m. at Ferndale High School. A group of parents and students are working to put together 

the show and the nearly 60 students have been rehearsing Tuesday-Thursday (above) 

during the week to make sure the show is a success. In fact, the young talent show producers 

are getting help from FHS thespians who are mentoring them along the way. The show has 

also been helped by community member Francine Hachem, who is coaching their on-stage 

presence. Tickets are just $5 a person (available in the Coolidge office) and proceeds will help 

fund the Cool Kid Camp Fund for students. The event is being coordinated by students and 

parents Helen Lambrix, Nancy Kerr-Mueller, and Angela Barboza-Ryan. There is still time to 

advertise in the event’s program, contact Angela Barboza-Ryan at kali156@wowway.com. 


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[Ferndale Youth Assistance] 

Nominations sought for Youth Recognition Ceremony 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Criteria for Individual Recognition: Nominating a deserving youth for their ongoing 

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

who has overcome adversity in spite of personal hardship. 

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

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

youth programs. 

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

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

services, teacher or instructor assignments. 

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

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

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

Monday, April 22, 2013. 

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

attend the Youth Recognition Celebration. 

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

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

Ferndale Youth Assistance- Youth Recognition Celebration! 

Please circle: Student or Group nomination 

Student: Grade: 

Age: M/F School: 

Parent (s) or guardian: 

(Print exact name to be used on certificate) 

The form for the Youth 

Recognition Award can be 

found online in the District News 

folder and by clicking on the 

form above. 


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Address: 

Home Phone#: Work Phone #: 

E-mail Address: Alternative email: 

Group: 

(Please use additional sheets for names and nominating information) 

Nominator: Phone#: 

Organization/Affiliation: Email: 

Alternative email: 

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

Please return nomination form to FYA located in the Ferndale High 

School by: Monday, April 22, 2013. 

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

the Youth Recognition Celebration.

[Volunteers Needed] 

Southeast Oakland Coalition 

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

volunteers from 8:45 until 3 p.m. 

Contact: Carly (Averill) Podzikowski, 

Southeast Oakland Coalition, 248-752-8239 

or cpodzikowski@ferndaleschools.org 

Ferndale Education Foundation 

The FEF is currently looking for Board 

members! If you are interested in helping 

our students through this valuable 

organization, contact Barb Landry at 

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

Reality Store Project at FHS 

This year’s date is April 25. Your 

commitment would be from approximately 

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

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

Charlotte Oliver at coliver@ferndaleschools. 

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

about the Reailty Store. 

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

FHS spring concert will 

feature alumni performance 

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

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

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

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

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

to the Ferndale HS Band program and based on three iconic Motown tunes: “Papa 

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

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

be contacted with more details and music to practice. 

There is no admission charge for the concert. 

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

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

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

4959 to participate. 


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A student heart screening program developed by Beaumont Health System 

Every year, students die from sudden cardiac arrest 

due to abnormal heart structure or abnormal rhythms. 

To help detect young people who are at risk for 

sudden cardiac arrest, Beaumont offers free heart 

checks to high school students that include: 

• medical history evaluation 

• blood pressure check 

• physical examination 

• electrocardiogram, or ECG 

• echocardiogram, quick look 

This type of cardiac screening is generally not included 

in the routine physical required before participating in 

school sports. The Beaumont Healthy Heart Check 

Student Heart Screening is designed for high school 

students ages 13 to 18. Younger children are not 

typically screened because structural abnormalities 

including abnormal heart muscle thickening, which is 

the most common cause of sudden death in the U.S., 

do not become apparent until later in adolescence. 

Date: 

April 13 

Time: 

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Location: 

Novi High School 

24062 Taft Road. 

Novi, MI 48375 

To learn more or register 

for an upcoming free student 

heart check, go to: 

heart.beaumont.edu/ 

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Save the Dates! 

middle school 

FMS Transition Meetings 

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

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

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

Date Place Time 

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

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

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

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

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

Ice Cream Social 

followed by FMS Open House at 6 pm 

We hope to see you at one of these events! 

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Baseball Boosters 

recruiting members 

Ferndale Baseball Boosters is 

recruiting members to its organization. 

A membership form can be found 

online. The primary purpose of the 

FBB is to provide ongoing support for 

the Ferndale Middle and High School 

baseball programs. 

Membership allows you to: 

• Actively participate and discuss all 

business matters at FBB meetings 

• Vote for the executive board 

• Nominate or be nominated for a 

position, either on the executive 

board or as a chairperson or 

committee member 

• Be notified of meetings, general 

business and activities via email 

Also check out their Facebook page - 

Ferndale Baseball Boosters, and website 

http://ferndalebaseballboosters.webs. 

com/! 

Blue Baseball 

Stitching 

Brown/Black/White 

Ferndale Colors 

Titanium Necklace Fundraiser 

$15 each or 2 for $20 

White Baseball 

Stitching 

Yellow Baseball 

Stitching 

Blue/Orange 

Tigers Colors 

Green/White 

MSU Colors 

Yellow/Blue 

U of M Colors 

Size 20 Size 20 Size 22 Size 20 Size 22 

Size 22 

Size 20, 24 

Blue/White 

Lion Colors 

Brown/White 

Ferndale Colors 

Purple/Pink 

Courage/Hope/Faith 

Black/Hot Pink Hot Pink 

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

Red/Blue 

Piston Colors 

Red/White 

Red Wing Colors 

Size 22 Size 22 Size 22 

College, NFL, MBA 

Teams 

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

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

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


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what's happening 

Saturday, April 13 

• Middle School Instrumental Solo/Ensemble Festival 

Monday, April 15 

School Improvement Monday 

• Board of Education Staff Relations Committee, 

Harding, 7 p.m. 

Tuesday, April 16 

• FS-PTSA Meeting, FHS Principal’s Conference Room, 6 p.m. 

• FMS National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 

FHS Auditorium, 7 p.m. 

• PTA Council Meeting, FHS Principal’s Conference Room, 

7 p.m. 

Thursday, April 18 

• FEF Meeting, Harding 7:30 a.m. 

• Grant BEST Parent Advisory Meeting, 12:45 p.m. 

• First Annual Ferndale Future Fair, FHS, 1-4 p.m. 

• Focus Group: African-American Parent Network, FHS, 6 p.m. 

• Roosevelt 2nd Grade Music Concert, 6:30 p.m. 

• UHS Information Session, 6:30 p.m. 

Friday, April 19 

• MSVMA State Vocal Solo/Ensemble Festival 

Saturday, April 20 

• “Parents Preparing Students for Academic Success” 

presented by the Oakland Country African-American Parent 

Network, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake 

Road, Waterford. 

• 2013 JFK Variety Show, “Set the World on Fire” @ 6:30 p.m., 

FHS. $5 tickets on sale in JFK office, sponsored by JFK PTA. 

Save the Dates! 

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

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

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

feature an FHS Alumni Band, for the first time in about 30 years. See page 

5 for more details. 

Watch Board of Education Meetings 

• Did you know the District has a local cable channel, 54, that airs 

general information about the school district and the monthly Board 

of Education meetings? The meetings are broadcast on a standard 

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

that the station is not broadcasting properly, please email 

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

Click for our online calendar! 

You can also download it to 

your own Google Calendar, 

then transfer your dates to 

Outlook, etc. 


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District-Wide Flyers are also published 

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Event Description: 

Oakland Schools Department of Special Education 2.25.13 

Special Education Compliance Services 

will host: 

Transition to College: Disability Accommodation Differences 

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 

Oakland Schools ~ 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd. Waterford 

Conference Room A 

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 

Please join us for an evening with Adam Meyer, Director of the Disability Resource 

Center and Holman Success Center at Eastern Michigan University. The presentation 

will focus on the differences between high school and college for students with a 

disability. Key to a student’s success is their ability to actively participate in accessing 

the supports available to all students as well as those specific to students with a 

disability. Information will include an overview of the laws, documentation, 

accommodation differences and offer tips you can use to better prepare your 

son/daughter/students wherever they may decide to go to college. 

Audience: 

Click here to register! 

Parents, Students, Teachers, Counselors, and Transition Coordinators 

Questions? Gary Holden, 248.209.2007, Gary.Holden@oakland.k12.mi.us 

For the most comprehensive and up-to-date listing of learning opportunities available, please refer to the Professional Development page of the 

Oakland Schools website at http://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/tabid/1859/Default.aspx. 

Oakland Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation (subject to the limits 

of applicable law), age, genetic information, or disability in its programs, services, activities or employment opportunities. Inquiries related to employment 

discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources at 248.209.2059, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328-2736. For all other inquiries 

related to discrimination, contact the Director of Legal Affairs at 248.209.2062, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328-2736. 

Please notify us within 10 days if you require special arrangements. 

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dinner will 

be served at 

6 pm 

followed by the 

Dinner & 

Focus Group for 

Parents of 

African-American Students 

focus Group 

discussion 

Thursday, April 18, 2013 

6-8:30 p.m. 

Ferndale High School Media Center 

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

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

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

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

Strategic Plan on key issues that have impacted our community, 

Ferndale African American Parent Network 

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

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PRESENTERS: STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANTS Public from PROJECT INNOVATIONS 

Schools 

Charlie Fleetham and Stephanie Crider 

middle school 

IMPORTANT 

PARENT MEETING 

Ferndale 

Questions? 

Call Strategic Plan Steering Committee 

Member Stephanie Hall @ 248/586-8651 

FAAPN 

Ferndale 

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Got School Breakfast? 

Does your child miss 

breakfast-- no time or 

simply isn’t hungry first 

thing in the morning? 

Here’s a solution: 

School Breakfast! 

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

and research shows breakfast provides fuel for school and boosts 

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

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

also qualify for the free or reduced price breakfast. 

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

Ferndale Public Schools 

Elementary School Price: 

Middle School Price: 

High School Price: 

Free and Reduced Price for Families Who Qualify: 

Times Served: 

$1.25 

$1.25 

$1.25 

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

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20 3JFK 

Varıety 

Show 

APRIL 20th 6:30 PM 

FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL 

Tickets on sale in the JFK Office: $5 

Sponsored by 

John F. Kennedy School

Coolidge 

Intermediate School 

TALENT SHOW 

SATURDAY APRIL 27, 7PM 

FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL 

Fundraiser 

Tickets Available at the Coolidge Office $5 

All proceeds benefit the Cool Kid Camp Fund 


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IT’S EUCHRE NIGHT 

A fundraiser organized by BandAid in support of the 

Ferndale Public Schools Band programs 

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

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

New Location 

Ferndale Elks Lodge 

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

Ferndale, MI 

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

1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd places guaranteed 

Will play 8 games (two rounds each game) 

Partners are randomly drawn 

Room for 80 players 

50-50 Raffles 

Food and Beverages (Pop, Water & Beer) Available 

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

and have fun at the same time! 

RSVPs are welcome RSVP to: mtraines@comcast.net 

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

Email VPrudden@comcast.net 

Food and beverage donations are gratefully accepted. 

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

Players must be 21 years or older


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Family 

Picnic at 

the DLC! 

Enjoy an evening of family fun 

and learn about what the DLC 

has to offer. Information about 

graduation, summer school and 

what will be offered next year 

at the DLC will be discussed. 

All ages are welcome!!! 

427 Allen, Ferndale MI 48220 

248-541-4855 

www.digitallearningcenter.us 

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

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 

Highlights: 

Summer School Registration 

Graduation Information 

College Planning 

Student Art Show 

Prom Tickets 

Next Year’s Classes 

Activities for all ages 

Refreshments 

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

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

Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros 

May 14, 2013 

7:05pm Game Time 

Tickets cost $16 each 

contact kyrsten Rue for more information: 

248.586.8924 or krue@ferndaleschools.org 

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Relay for Life of Ferndale 

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5k fun run or walk 

2k family run or walk 

It will will be fun! 

You will will get messy! 

www.rainbow-run.com 

Coloring 

the streets 

of Ferndale, 

Saturday, June 1, 2013. 

The Rainbow Run will weave through the streets of 

downtown Ferndale. Taking place the morning of 

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

all ages who supports diversity and acceptance, 

everyone who supports anti-bullying programs, 

and everyone who believes we can not be complete 

until all persons are included. 

presents 

VISION


Facebook! 

If your child receives free or reduced price school lunches, you may qualify for Internet Essentials SM 

from Comcast. 

Get fast Internet service so the whole 

family can enjoy: 

• Email 

• Homework 

• Sharing photos 

• Job searches 

• Paying bills online 

• Watching videos 

• Downloading music 

• And so much more! 

Bring the Internet 

home for just 

$9.95 a month. 

The world has gone digital. Internet service has become 

essential for success. That’s why we created Internet 

Essentials. It’s available to households with children who 

receive free or reduced price school lunches through the 

National School Lunch Program. While participating in 

Internet Essentials, customers will receive: 

See if you’re eligible! 

For more information visit: InternetEssentials.com. 

For questions, call: 1-855-8-InTErnET (1-855-846-8376). 

Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Limited to XFINITY ® Internet Economy Plus service for new residential customers meeting certain eligibility 

criteria. Advertised price applies to a single outlet. Actual speeds vary and are not guaranteed. After initial participation, if a customer is determined to 

be no longer eligible for the program but continues to receive Comcast service, regular rates will apply. Subject to Internet Essentials program terms 

and conditions. Call 1-855-846-8376 for restrictions and complete details, or visit InternetEssentials.com. ©2012 Comcast. All rights reserved. 

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. 

Your school is not responsible for Internet Essentials accounts. 

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a month 

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A LOW-COST 

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Available 

at initial 

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Facebook! 

SHOP AT KROGER 

AND SUPPORT THE FINE ARTS 

IN FERNDALE SCHOOLS 

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

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

donated back to these organizations. 

It’s simple: 

Get a Kroger card at your nearest store. 

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

FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS as your organization. 

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

bottom of your receipt. Thanks for your support! 

SHOP AT KROGER 

AND SUPPORT THE FINE ARTS 

IN FERNDALE SCHOOLS 

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

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

donated back to these organizations. 

It’s simple: 

Get a Kroger card at your nearest store. 

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

FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS as your organization. 

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

bottom of your receipt. Thanks for your support!


Facebook! 

Welcome to MiStar StudentConnection! This is your 

info on how to access your student information 

online, especially your homework and test grades, 

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

keeping up with your academics. If you have 

questions with your login, please e-mail: 

Zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org. You can access 

MiStar StudentConnection from the yellow circle on 

the district homepage, or by entering the following 

URL (web address) in the address field of your 

Internet browser, and saving as a favorite: 

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

nect 

Rev: 9/28/2012 

Ferndale Public Schools 

Keep this information in a safe location: 

2012-2013 Ferndale Public Schools 

Small Letter “L” = l Number Zero = 0 

Number One = 1 Capital Letter “O”= O 

Capital Letter “I” = I 

Parents/Guardians/Students who need their PIN and 

Password should email 

zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org. 

Enter your PIN/ID number and Password and click on 

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

to MiStar StudentConnection without being a registered 

user with the Ferndale Schools who has been issued a 

PIN and Password provided by the district. 

Below is an overview of the information you can access 

within MiStar’s StudentConnection. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

copied address into the “To” field. 

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

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

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

inaccurate records. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Testing: MEAP Test Scores 

Cafeteria: View menus and your cafeteria account 

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

April 12, 2013 - Ferndale Public Schools

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