March 8, 2013 - Ferndale Public Schools

March 8, 2013 

Keep up with upcoming 

school, community events 

• Ferndale Reads 2013: Feb-March. Pick up a full 

schedule of events at Ferndale Public Library. 

Free copies of Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut 

available. 

• Ferndale Musical Boosters present the FHS Spring 

Musical, “The Sound of Music” @ FHS March 16, 17, 

22, 23, 24. 

• 2013 March into Transition: Learn about mental 

health, vocational rehabilitation, and 

community resources, March 7, 13, 14 @ 6 p.m. 

• American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Kick Off 

Party, March 19, 6 p.m., FHS 

• Understanding the Changes in Grades 7-11 

Math: March 20, 6 p.m., FHS Media Center 

See all event flyers in the ebackpack 

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The Sound of Music starts March 16 

The auditorium of Ferndale High School will 

soon be alive with The Sound of Music as the 

Ferndale Musical Boosters present the spring 

musical starting March 16. 

“All the leads are fabulous vocally. The costumes 

are outstanding,” says producer Judy Donlin. “With 

two casts, people can come more than once and 

see a different perspective.” Nearly 100 students 

are taking part in the production (46 cast, 25 pit, 

25 crew). 

This is the third time FHS has run this musical; 

the other times were in 1978 and 1992. 

Performances 

March 16, 22 & 23 @ 7:30 p.m. 

March 17 & 24@ 3 p.m. 

Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest 

Tickets 

• $7 adults; $5 students/senior citizens 

• $3 children under 12 

• Available at the door 

• http://fhsmusical.brownpapertickets.com 

• Kulick Community Center, 1201 Livernois 

• Pleasant Ridge Rec Center, 4 Ridge Road 

All seats for the five performances are general admission and the box office opens 30 

minutes before show time. Tickets can be purchased from any cast member, at the schools, 

at the Kulick Center and at the PR Center. Tickets can be purchased online at http://fhsmusical.brownpapertickets.com. 

Parking is in the high school and middle school lots. The 

final performance for last year’s production of Grease was nearly sold out. 

Three events surround the performances this year. On opening night March 16, there 

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Volunteers needed for 

Safe Night on April 12 

The Ferndale Youth Assistance is holding 

its Safe Night event on Friday, April 

12 at FHS. This time it will be the sixth 

graders and the middle school students 

attending. 

Since it will be a bigger crowd, a few 

more volunteers are needed from 5:45 

until 8:30 (even if you can only stay for 

an hour). There will be swimming, open 

gym, dancing, photo booth, henna 

booth, and Activ8 Gaming is bringing the 

whole Rock Band set up (complete with 

stage)! 

If you have any questions or are 

willing to volunteer, please contact 

Melinda Hicks at Ferndale Youth 

Assistance: 248-586-8700 or 

mhicks@ferndaleschools.org. 

Nearly 100 students in spring musical 

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will be an afterglow reception in the Commons following the performance. The Senior 

Citizen Reception will be help at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 in the FHS Media Center. 

Members of the FHS National Honor Society will be serving finger foods and 

refreshments to seniors. The reception is free, but a ticket to the 3 p.m. show must be 

purchased. 

Members of the Class of 2013 will be recognized on state after curtain call on 

Sunday, March 24. Many of these students have been involved with Ferndale theatre 

since elementary and middle school. 

THE SOUND OF MUSIC CAST: 

Maria: Mallory Fuller, Senior at FHS; Capt. von Trapp: Troy Dill-Reese, Senior at FHS; 

Max: Donavon Chambers, Senior at FHS; Elsa: Joanna Gaden, Junior at FHS; Mother 

Abbess: Hannah Reiter, Senior at FHS; Rolf: Sean Ceglarek, Junior at FHS; Liesl: 

Jillian Cwycyshyn, 8th grade at FMS; Friedrich: Alex Lawrence, 8th grade at FMS. 

The following von Trapp kids are double cast: Louisa: Maisie Parmenter and Mya 

Riccardi, Maisie is in 6th grade at JFK and Mya is in 8th grade at FMS; Kurt: Matti 

Lawrence and Dashiell Ankers, both are in 5th grade at Coolidge; Brigitta: Ava 

Meesseman and Klare Siple, Ava is in 4th grade and Klare is in 6th grade at JFK; 

Marta: Zoe Butters and Daphne Wilson, both are in 5th Grade at JFK; Gretl: Bebe 

Butters and Madeleine Knopf, both are in 3rd Grade at JFK. 

Student Directors: Ashley Cadilac, Sophomore at FHS; Megan Campbell, Senior at 

FHS, Sharie Branch, Junior at FHS. Student Producers: Troy Dill-Reese; McKenna 

Voss, Sophomore at FHS and Abbie Burghdoff, sophomore at FHS. 

Dance Captain: Donavon Chambers. 

Staff: Melissa Smith, Director; Kim Schroeder, Vocal Coordinator; Ben Moy, Musical 

Director; Jan Whinham, Choreographer; Carol DIgby, Costume Designer; Liz Pfleger, 

Properties; Tom Jaksa, Business Manager; Jim Pfleger, Construction Head; Scott 

Schroeder, Rehearsal Pianist; Judy Donlin, Producer. 


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Record number of 

students take MME at 

Digital Learning Center 

The Digital Learning Center (DLC) 

successfully tested 266 students for the 

ACT/MME this week. This is the most 

alternative students who have ever been 

MME-tested at once. 

The DLC started last fall and is an 

alternative high school solution for 

students aged 15-19 who need their 

high school diploma and can complete 

much or all of their work online. The DLC 

graduated its first student in December. 

The staff continues to do a fabulous 

job engaging, retaining and setting high 

expectations for our students. 

Focus Groups for Strategic Plan 

This year, the Ferndale Schools began a comprehensive process to examine 

every aspect of our school district and develop a new, comprehensive Strategic Plan. 

Participating in a focus group may be one of the most important contributions parents 

make to their children’s education and the future of the Ferndale Schools. Please share 

the information below and invite others from your school or group to participate in the 

upcoming Focus Groups as part of the district’s Strategic Plan process. 

Kennedy Parents 

Monday, March 11 3:30-5 p.m. Kennedy Cafeteria 

Coolidge/Roosevelt Parents – Open Classroom 

Tuesday, March 12 6-7:30 p.m. Roosevelt Media Center 

Coolidge/Roosevelt Parents – Traditional Program 

Tuesday, March 12 7:30-9 p.m. Roosevelt Media Center 

Realtors & Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Breakfast 

Tuesday, March 19 8-9:30 a.m. Ferndale High School Media Center 

African-American Parent Network 

Thursday, April 18 6-8:30 p.m. Ferndale High School 


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JFK receives grant for anti-bullying program 

JFK Social Worker Mia Hall and Principal Derek Adams took receipt of a $1,796 check from John Ploskonka of Meemic 

Insurance Company Friday morning to help fund an anti-bullying program in the school. The program is coordinated through 

the Committee for Children and according to Hall, is set to be implemented at JFK this fall. “If we start at the elementary level, 

more children will be aware of the bullying problem and will be sensitive to the feelings of others,” said Hall. Hall applied for the 

grant this past fall. The Meemic Insurance Company of Auburn Hills funded the grant. Ploskonka is an alumni of Ferndale Public 

Schools and a graduate of both FHS and JFK (when it was Best Junior High School). 


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The FHS Lady Eagles made the 

news recentlybefore losing 57-39 

to Detroit Country Day in Regionals 

this week. The team ended up 

in the Top Sweet 16 of teams this 

season. 

[Athletics] 

Basketball: UHS Boys in District 

Championship for second year 

All eyes are on University High 

School boys after a busy basketball 

season the boys and girls at FHS and 

UHS. 

UHS will play Southfield Bradford 

Academy on Friday, March 8 at 5 p.m. 

at FHS for the District Championship. 

If the team wins, it’s on to the 

Regionals next week. 

“They’ve had a great run the last 

few weeks, coming together as a 

team,” says Athletic Director Shaun 

Butler, who praises the UHS team in its UHS & FHS Boys Basketball teams in a recent 

matchup. The team plays tonight in the District 

second consecutive year in the district 

Championship game at FHS. Tip off at 5 p.m. 

championships. 

The UHS team got to this game after winning their semifinal game in double 

overtime Thursday vs. Warren Fitzgerald, 64-57. 

The FHS boys finished their season Monday in a loss to Warren Fitzgerald. 

The UHS girls lost the FHS last week in District Finals. The FHS Eagles lost Thursday to 

Detroit Country Day in Regional Finals by a score of 57-39. The FHS team saw their first 

league championship since 1999. 

According to Butler, the FHS girls basketball team “showed great resilience and is a 

very smart and hard-working team, returning four starters next season.” 

Congratulations, UHS! 


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[Athletics] 

Profile: UHS senior bowler is 2013 Division 2 Runner-Up 

Yes, UHS has a Bowling Team 

This is the first year of MHSAA competition for University High School’s Varsity Bowling Team and 

team captain and UHS Senior William Holmes recently traveled to Jackson, MI to compete against 

the best Division 3 bowlers. Holmes had earned the right to compete the previous weekend when 

he placed third as a singles qualifier at the Division 3, Region 16 competition at Cherry Hill Lanes in 

Dearborn Heights. 

The MHSAA Tournament is the largest high school tournament in the country. “It speaks well of the 

accomplishment achieved by Holmes,” says his coach and UHS teacher Jesse Ynclan. UHS Guidance 

Counselor and experienced bowler Jane Harmon was also a coach for the team. 

Meeting at 8:00 a.m., the 120 bowlers in the Airport Lanes began bowling their 6 qualifying matches. 

Those with the highest number of total pins scored would advance to the Qualifying Block. Holmes started 

slowly, and was in 60th place after three games. He then began his climb into position by rolling 191-227- 

211 in the last 3 games, vaulting him into the no. 14 seed with 1136 pins, qualifying for the quarterfinals. 

In the Sweet 16 Qualifying Block, bowlers are paired against each other in a two-game, total pin fall 

match, with the highest score moving on. Matched against the no. 3 seed from Bridgeport High School, 

William bowled in what many observers said was the most exciting match of the competition as both 

athletes were determined to stay in the tournament. William lost the first game 223-215. With his back to 

the wall and down 8 pins, he won the second game 206-180 to advance to the next round, 421-403. His 

incredible run was underway. 

Matched against the no. 6 seed Crosswell-Lexington High School bowler, he won 416-379 to move onto 

the next round. 

Against the no. 7 seed Fremont High School athlete, he would move on with a 417-395 win, putting him 

in the Final Match against no. 9 seed Adam LaRoe from Napoleon High School. 

UHS Senior William Holmes and 

Coach Jesse Ynclan. 

In the finals, Will won the first match 199-181, to move within ONE game of the Division 3 title. However in the last game, pocket splits in the second and 

sixth frame would prove too hard to overcome. He lost the match 169-192, and the overall pinfall 368-373. 

Afterwards, many bowlers and coaches came forward to congratulate Will for his tremendous bowling that day, and for the grace and poise which he 

showed the entire tournament. He had bowled 14 games within the span of 7 hours, and had earned the title of Michigan 2013 Division 3 Runner Up. 

The UHS Varsity Bowling Team won four matches and lost two this year. They recently bowled in the Ladywood Holiday Tournament, finishing 18th among 

25 teams. Then in the state Division 3, Region 16 matches last week, the team finished fourth, missing the third and last playoff position by only 60 pins. Other 

team members are: Jordan Evans (cocaptain), Demal Coleman, Michael Stevenson, Seth Keene, Tim Keene, and Marselis Fowlkes. 

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Math Information 

Night for FMS/FHS 

parents March 20 

The Curriculum and Instruction office 

of Ferndale Public Schools, with the help 

of the African American Parent Network, 

will host an information meeting for 

both Ferndale Middle and Ferndale High 

School Parents, “Understanding the 

Changes in Grades 7-11 Math.” 

The event will take place 

at the FHS Media Center on AAPN 

Wednesday, March 20 at 

6:30 p.m. Parents will learn 

about the new Common 

Core Standards and the 

new Smarter Balance state 

Ferndale 

mathematics assessments. Public 

Schools 

The presenters will be 

Susan Clippert, K-12 Math Coordinator 

and Tom Maes, Grades 7-12 Instructional 

Lead Math Teacher. 

All parents of students in middle and 

high school are encouraged to attend 

this important event. 

FMS Orchestra receives 1st division ratings at MSBOA 

The Ferndale Middle School 7th and 8th grade combined orchestra received 

straight 1st division ratings at MSBOA District Festival last week. A 1st division 

rating signifies an excellent musical performance and is the highest rating possible. 

Director of Orchestras Benjamin Moy was proud of how the students conducted 

themselves both on stage and off: “One of the Walled Lake Western parents 

working concessions at the festival made a point to talk to me when she found out I 

was the director for Ferndale. She said, ‘I love it when Ferndale comes here. 

Your students are always so polite and well behaved. Not all schools are.’ “ 

Congratulations, FMS! 


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Great items lined up for 

FEF Dinner Auction 

The Ferndale Education 

Foundation announced that 

John Bacon will be this year’s 

Auctioneer for FEF Ides of March 

Dinner Auction on March 15. 

Bacon is a bestselling author 

and award-winning speaker, 

college teacher, and hockey 

coach, who appears often on TV 

and radio. 

There are nearly $20,000 worth 

of live and silent auction items 

this year including a Great Wolf 

Lodge family weekend, Luxury 

First Class Flight to Chicago, 

autographed Red Wings photo, 

and gift certificates from Buffalo 

Wild Wings, Royal Oak Golf, 

Garden Fresh, and Comedy Castle. 

Visit the FEF website for a 

complete list of auction items: 

www.ferndaleschools.org/fef/ 

index.html 

Did you buy your Ides of March tickets yet? 

Last year, more than 150 supporters attended raising $12,000 for our students. Above: Deputy Superintendent 

Henry Gold, former FHS Principal Herb Ivory, the Ferndale Eagle, and FHS Principal 

Lisa William enjoy last year’s FEF dinner auction. Join us this year as we celebrate the IDES 

OF MARCH Dinner and Auction on Friday, March 15 from 6-10 p.m. at Club Venetian Banquet Center, 

29310 John R. Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. We are hoping to raise more than $20,000 this year 

for the Ferndale Education Foundation. Special Thanks to Presenting Sponsor: Royal Family Pharmacy; 

Platinum Sponsors: J&D Auto Services, Galloway & Collens PLLC; Gold Sponsors: Gage Products, 

Ferndale Schools; Silver Sponsors: Tantra Spa, Hansen’s Auto Services, Credit Union One, Steven B’s 

Barbershop, Soltman Heating & Cooling. Tickets are $40 and it is Business or TOGA attire! Contact FEF 

President Barb Landry for tickets: 248/390-4457 or fef@ferndaleschools. 


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Michigan Science Center STARLAB comes to JFK! 

The JFK-PTA brought the Michigan Science Center STARLAB to JFK Elementary School last week! Students in kindergarten 

through 2nd grade and Special Education crawled into an inflatable dome planetarium where they were treated to a view of 

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the current Oak Park night sky in the middle of the day. The STARLAB projector lit up the dark dome with bright stars, constellations, 

planets and moons. The students learned about our solar system, constellation and star names, and where the earth 

fits in the star neighborhood. The kids were excited to learn that a Red Star named Betelgeuse lies directly in Orion’s Armpit! 

Above: Mrs. Groves’ 1st grade class inside the dome waiting for the lights to go out with MSC Traveling Science Presenter 

Charles Gibson, and students exiting the dome. 

—Pictures courtesy of Nikki Amey 


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[Volunteers Needed] 

Southeast Oakland Coalition 

1) Safe Night April 12, 6-8:30. We need 

volunteers from 5:30 until the clean up 

is complete. 

2) 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 

Supporting excellence in education 

through innovative programs initiated 

by Ferndale Public Schools teachers & 

staff is the goal of the Ferndale Education 

Foundation (FEF). 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. 

FHS music students learn 

teamwork, improv at Disney 

Nearly 50 students from FHS’s Band, Orchestra and Choir 

traveled to Florida over Winter Break in February. They attended 

a workshop held at Epcot entitled, “Techniques of Teamwork 

through Improvisation.” In this 3-hour program, students gained 

insights into how improvisational theories can be applied to 

real-life situations at home, school or in future careers. Every 

student played a role in a mock production and were taught 

professional communication techniques that, with practice, help 

build confidence, unleash creativity and cultivate teamwork. 

—Photos courtesy of Kim Schroeder 


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Understanding the 

Changes in Grades 7-11 Math 

Parents of current 7th-11th Graders are invited to learn 

critical changes/information on how math is changing 

and how you can support your student. 

Your 

Child will be 

rewarded for 

your 

attendance! 

Complete the attendance 

tickets at the event! 

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IMPORTANT 

PARENT MEETING 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 

6:30 p.m. 

FHS Media Center 

African American Parent Network 

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

Student Testing | Curriculum | Requirements 


Public PRESENTERS: 

Susan Clippert, Schools K-12 Math Coordinator 

Tom Maes, 7-12 Instructional Lead Math Teacher 

Questions? 

Call the Office of Curriculum and 

Instruction at 248/586-8666 

AAPN 


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SEASON STARTS THIS MONDAY MARCH 11th @ 3PM • FHS SOCCER FIELD 

2013 FHS 

GIRLS SOCCER 

• Varsity/junior Varsity spots available 

• Come out and expect to be a champion 

• Season starts MONDAY March 11Th 

• Pre-season Conditioning Has STARTed! 

Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:15-4:15 in the COMMONS, 

AND Saturday Mornings 9:00-11:00 AM in the FHS GYM 

• Must have medical physical 

(stop by Athletic Office for form) 

For Information Contact 

Head Coach - Michael P. Kuzniar 

248-506-3998 

mkuze9@comcast.net

Spring sports 

All spring sports begin their seasons 

on Monday, March 11. Spring sports 

include boys and girls track, girls softball, 

boys baseball, girls tennis, boys golf and 

girls soccer. For more information contact 

Shaun Butler or Theresa Burnham at 

248/586-8740. 

Soccer starts Monday 

The 2013 FHS Girls Soccer Season 

Starts March 11 at 3 p.m. at the Soccer 

Field. There are Varsity and J.V. spots 

avaialble. 

Pre-season conditioning has started: 

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 

in the Commons, and Saturday mornings 

from 9-11 in the gym. Athletes must have 

a medical physical and forms can be 

picked up in the Athletic Office. 

For information, contact Coach 

Michael Kuniar at 248/506-3998 or 

mkuze9@comcast.net. 


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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. 

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collegepreptips 

A small group of parents, administrators, legislative and business representatives are working together on The Eagles Pledge, an initiative to provide or facilitate financial resources 

and support services to help graduates of Ferndale High School pursue their dream of a post-secondary education. The Eagles Pledge meets on the fourth Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. each 

month, at the Harding Administration Building, 2920 Burdette, Ferndale. Each week, eNews will feature checklists of information to help parents and children prepare for college at every 

grade level. These college prep tips are from the U.S. Department of Education: 

10th Graders: It’s not too early to plan for college! 

Parents 

• Take a look at your financial situation, and be sure you’re on the right track to pay for college. 

• Talk to your child about the schools he or she is considering. Ask why those schools appeal to 

your child, and help him or her clarify goals and priorities. 

• Attend college fairs with your child, but don’t take over the conversation with the college 

representatives. Just listen, and let your child do the talking. 

• Take your child to visit college campuses next year, preferably when classes are in session. 

• Make sure your child is looking into scholarships opportunties . 

• Ask your employer whether scholarships are available for employees’ children. 

To Explore: 

• Get in-depth information on the federal student aid programs. 

• Learn about student and parent loans in Your Federal Student Loans: Learn the Basics and 

Manage Your Debt. 

• Find out how the federal student aid application process works. 

Students 

All Year 

• Explore careers and their earning potential in the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Or, for a 

fun interactive tool, try the U.S. Department of Labor’s career search. 

• Learn about choosing a college and find a link to our free college search tool. 

• Go to college fairs and college-preparation presentations by college representatives. 

Fall 2013 

• Take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). You 

must take the test in 11th grade to qualify for scholarships and programs associated with the 

National Merit Scholarship Program. 


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Pledge needs 

Volunteers! 

See Contact 

info below 

Spring 2014 

• Register for and take exams for college admission. The standardized tests that many colleges 

require are the SAT, the SAT Subject Tests, and the ACT. Check with the colleges you are 

interested in to see what tests they require. 

• Use the U.S. Department of Labor’s scholarship search to find scholarships for which you 

might want to apply. Some deadlines fall as early as the summer between 11th and 12th 

grades, so be prepared. 

Summer Before 12th Grade 

• Narrow down the list of colleges you are considering attending. If you can, visit the schools 

that interest you. 

• Contact colleges to request information and applications for admission. Ask about financial 

aid, admission requirements, and deadlines. 

• Decide whether you are going to apply under a particular college’s early decision or early 

action program. Be sure to learn about the program deadlines and requirements. 

• Use the FAFSA4caster financial aid estimator, and compare the results to the actual costs 

at the colleges to which you will apply. To supplement any aid FAFSA4caster estimates you 

might receive, be sure to apply for scholarships. Your goal is to minimize the amount of loan 

funds you borrow. 

To Explore: 

• Find out what government financial aid you can apply for, and how, in Do You Need Money 

for College—Federal Student Aid at a Glance. 

• Learn how to avoid scholarship scams and identity theft as you look for financial aid and then 

attend college. 

For more information, visit www.studentaid.ed.gov.For more information, 

visit www.studentaid.ed.gov. To volunteer with or contribute to the Eagles Pledge, 

please call Eagles Pledge Founder Bob Greager at 248/544-8996 or email Eagles 

Pledge President Carol Frederick at bfrederick640@sbcglobal.net.


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Ferndale Musical Boosters presents 

$7 adults 

March 16, 22 & 23 -- 7:30 pm 

March 17 & 24 -- 3:00 pm 

Tickets Tickets Tickets Tickets Tickets 

$5 students/senior citizens 

$3 children under 12 

THE SOUND OF MUSIC 

Music by RICHARD RODGERS 

Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN I 

Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE 

Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp 

Ferndale High School Auditorium 

881 Pinecrest, Ferndale MI 48220 

www.ferndaletheatre.org | 248.586.8609 

Available at the door 

http://fhsmusical.brownpapertickets.com 

Kulick Community Center, 1201 Livernois 

Pleasant Ridge Rec Center, 4 Ridge Rd


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simply isn’t hungry first 

thing in the morning? 

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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 

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

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Ferndale Reads 2013 

February - March 2013 

Pick up a full schedule of 

events today 

222 East Nine Mile Road 

(248) 546 - 2504 

www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org 

Free Free 

Copies Copies of 

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Presenting Sponsor: 

Royal Family Pharmacy 

Platinum Sponsors: 

J&D Auto Services * Galloway & Collins PLLC 

Gold Sponsors: 

Gage Products * Ferndale Schools 

Silver Sponsors: 

Tantra Spa * Hansen’s Auto Services * Credit Union One * Steven B’s Barbershop * Soltman Heating & Cooling 

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THE FERNDALE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 

CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE THE 

IDES of MARCH 

Shakespeare warned you, but this party is nothing to fear 

Friday, March 15, 2013 

6-10pm 

DINNER TICKETS $40 * RAFFLE TICKETS $20 

Business Attire or Toga Costume! 

CLUB VENETIAN BANQUET CENTER 

29310 JOHN R. RD, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 

LIVE AUCTION - SILENT AUCTION 

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FUN TO BE HAD BY ALL!! 

QUESTIONS OR TO BUY TICKETS – CALL BARB LANDRY - 248.390.4457


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Scholarships 

GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL 

SENIORS 

Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship 

Applications Due: 03/31/2013 

Two $500 scholarships available to graduating 

Ferndale High School & 

University High School seniors 

For more information contact: 

Your counseling office or 

Katie Johnson, Programs Manager, 

Ferndale Area Chamber at 248-542-2160


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Registration: 

Date of Birth Requirements: 

Gerry Kulick Community Center 

1201 Livernois, Ferndale MI 48220 

248 544-6767 phone 

www.ferndalerecreation.org 

UPCOMING EVENTS—Don’t Miss the FUN! 

Little Kicker ’ s 8-1-2008 to 7-31-2009 

Under 6 8-1-2006 to 7-31-2008 

Under 8 8-1-2004 to 7-31-2006 

Under 10 8-1-2002 to 7-31-2004 

Under 12 8-1-2000 to 7-31-2002 

Practice: Tentatively scheduled to begin the week March 25th 

Games: Saturdays from April 13 - May 18th 

**Weekday games may also be scheduled 

**We are currently accepting Coach Applications. If you are interested in 

coaching or have any questions, please contact Sara Distelrath by phone at 

248-544-6767 or email sdistelrath@ferndale-mi.com


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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!


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Kick-Off Party 

Join us and learn how you can be 

a part of the fight against 

cancer! 

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 6:00 pm 

Ferndale High School (881 Pinecrest Drive) 

Learn how to become a volunteer, be honored as a cancer survivor 

or caregiver, bring your teammates and register your team. 

Refreshments will be served, prizes throughout the evening. 

Learn why we love Relay and what it is. Hear amazing speakers 

and discover why you should be involved! 

For more information, contact Breanne Finkelberg at 248-663-3412 or e-mail 

Breanne.Finkelberg@cancer.org 

Relay For Life of Ferndale


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Welcome to MiStar StudentConnection! This is your 

info on how to access your student information 

online, especially your homework and test grades, 

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

keeping up with your academics. If you have 

questions with your login, please e-mail: 

Zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org. You can access 

MiStar StudentConnection from the yellow circle on 

the district homepage, or by entering the following 

URL (web address) in the address field of your 

Internet browser, and saving as a favorite: 

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

nect 

Rev: 9/28/2012 

Ferndale Public Schools 

Keep this information in a safe location: 

2012-2013 Ferndale Public Schools 

Small Letter “L” = l Number Zero = 0 

Number One = 1 Capital Letter “O”= O 

Capital Letter “I” = I 

Parents/Guardians/Students who need their PIN and 

Password should email 

zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org. 

Enter your PIN/ID number and Password and click on 

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

to MiStar StudentConnection without being a registered 

user with the Ferndale Schools who has been issued a 

PIN and Password provided by the district. 

Below is an overview of the information you can access 

within MiStar’s StudentConnection. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

copied address into the “To” field. 

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

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

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

inaccurate records. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Testing: MEAP Test Scores 

Cafeteria: View menus and your cafeteria account 

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

what's happening 

Monday, March 11 

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT MONDAY 

• Adult Education Registration, Jefferson Center 

• FMS: Trimester 2 Final Exams (HR, 1, 2, 3) 

Students dismissed at 11:05 a.m. 

• FMS/DLC: Professional Development in p.m. 

• Focus Group: Kennedy Parents, JFK Cafeteria, 3:30-5 p.m. 

• African American Parent Network, FHS, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Tuesday, March 12 

• DLC Final Exams 

• FMS/DLC Records in p.m. 

• MSVMA MS/HS District Choral Festival 

• FMS: Trimester 2 Final Exams (HR, 4, 5, 6) 

Students dismissed at 11:05 a.m. 

• FHS Parent/Teacher Conferences, Cafeteria, 5:30-8 p.m. 

• Cool-Rock Meeting, Roosevelt, 6-7 p.m. 

• Focus Group: Coolidge/Roosevelt Parents OPEN Classroom, 

Roosevelt, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting, Harding, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• FE-PTA meeting, Roosevelt, 7 p.m. 

• Focus Group: Coolidge/Roosevelt Parents Traditional Program, 

Roosevelt Media Center, 7:30-9 p.m. 

Wednesday, March 13 

• MSVMA MS/HS District Choral Festival 

• FMS Trimester 3 Begins 

• Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting (special), 

Harding, 5:30 p.m. 

• JFK General Music Concert, 6:30 p.m. 

• Ferndale Soccer Boosters (FSB) Meeting, FHS Media Center, 7-8 p.m. 

Thursday, March 14 

• FHS Musical Matinee, Not open to the public, 9-11:30 a.m. 

• Magnet Program Lottery, Harding Media Center, 3:30-5 p.m. 

• UHS Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-6:30 p.m. 

• Grant Family Fun Night, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Board of Education Operations Committee Meeting, 

Harding, 6:30 p.m. 

Friday, March 15 

• MSBOA District 4 Band/Orchestra Festival (Friday-Sunday) 

• Roosevelt’s Annual Guest Reader Day 

• Ides of March, Annual FEF Dinner & Auction, Club Venetian, 6-9 p.m. 

Save the Dates! 

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

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

Rhythm,” based on 3 iconic Motown tunes. This concert will also feature an FHS 

Alumni Band, for the first time in about 30 years. 

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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March 8, 2013 - Ferndale Public Schools

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