AGS NEWS

Eric Rettenmund, Principal

Zachary Bradley, Assistant Principal

Lisa Wissinger, Dean of Students

Melissa Welsh, Counselor, L.C.N.

Stephanie Miller, Counselor, M.S.W.

Barb Stinson, Secretary

Randi Thorp, Clerk

August

19 - First Day of School

22 - No School

27 - AGS Open House (6:00 - 7:30)

29 - No School

September

1 - No School

7 - Back 2 School Pancake Breakfast

19 - Homecoming (1/2 Day)

DROP OFF / PICK UP LOOP

We realize that school drop off and pick up loop procedures are not the most convenient. However, please understand that the safety of AGS students will always be our first priority. The current procedure is considered to be the safest approach as endorsed by the Fenton Police Department and County Traffic Engineers. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during the morning and afternoon drop off/pick times.

Things to remember:

The loop off of Shiawassee is for PARENT drop off / pick up

Please pull all the way around the loop for a more efficient drop off

Students may be dropped off across Donaldson Drive
There is a crossing guard at Donaldson Drive during drop off and pick up
There are over 2000 students arriving and departing in the same vicinity (AGS/FHS)
The Donaldson (front) Loop and Entrance is for Bus Traffic Only
After 7:30 AM, please drop students off at the New Main Entrance (off of Shiawassee)

Thank you again for keeping our AGS Students safe! It could be worse ... check out the school below! Crazy Loop!!

We look forward to seeing you at the AGS Open House. This a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher and visit their classrooms. The Open House is not intended to be a conference with teachers, rather an opportunity to meet them.

This year's format will be Open House style, instead of following an abbreviated bell schedule. This format allows parents to stop into classrooms anytime between 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Parents will be able to meet teachers, pick up course syllabi, and preview course texts/materials.

Please use ParentVue/StudentVue for course schedules, if possible. Schedules may be printed in the main upon request.

Maps of the school with room numbers will be available at the main entrance of AGS upon arrival.

If your student has one of the following teachers, they will be available in the Tiger Den during the open house (Room E 133):

Mrs. Couch
Mrs. Dmoch
Mrs. Engel
Mrs. Hall
Mr. McAllister
Ms. Thomas

**Please note: some teachers will not be available during open house due to coaching responsibilities. A list of those not in attendance will be included in subsequent newsletters.

The middle school health curriculum is delivered by PE/Health teachers in SRT class throughout the school year. This will begin in mid-September and will continue until the end of the year. The teachers will teach approximately 4 lessons/units for 30 minutes during SRT. Attached below is a health letter that contains more information. Additionally, a health waiver form is attached. The waiver is only required for those who choose to OPT OUT of the district mandated health class. Students will receive a copy of the letter and waiver 2 weeks prior to taking health class. If you choose the OPT OUT option, please return the waiver before health class begins. You may print the form attached to this email and return it to the main office at any time or complete/return the form when your student receives it 2 weeks prior to class.

Please contact the main office (810 591 7700) with any questions. Thank you!

Attachments:

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SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE COMPLETE! Students have been told that they had until Thursday @ 2:00 to change their schedules. Any changes counselors were able to make, have been completed.

Meet your counselors AGS - Counselors will provide information for new students to join the counseling google classroom next week.

Counselor assignments are by student's last name -

Mrs. Melissa Welsh - last names A - M

mwelsh@fentonschools.org

Mrs. Stephanie Miller - last names N - Z

stmiller@fentonschools.org

Girls Basketball

9/8 @ Kearsley

9/10 v. Flushing

9/15 @ Linden

9/17 v. Brandon

9/22 v. Swartz Creek

9/24 @ Holly

9/29 v. Kearsley

10/1 @ Flushing

10/6 v. Linden

10/8 @ Grand Blanc West

10/13 @ Swartz Creek

10/15 v. Holly

*7th Grade 4:15 PM / 8th Grade immediately following

Football

9/10 @ Goodrich

9/17 @ Grand Blanc East

10/1 v. Swartz Creek

10/6 @ Linden

10/14 v. Brandon

10/21 v. Lake Fenton

*7th Grade 4:15 PM / 8th Grade immediately following

Cross Country

9/9 @ Flushing (Almar Orchard)

9/17 @ Kearsley

9/23 v. Linden

9/30 @ Swartz Creek (Wnshall Park)

10/7 @ Lapeer

*Start time 4:15

Happy Summer AGS Families!

As we get closer to the start of school I wanted to reach out and reintroduce myself. My name is Lauren Underwood and I am your School Home Coordinator. My main goals and focus are making sure that our students and families basic needs are being met so our kids can be the best version of themselves.

If your family is in need of school supplies, backpacks, clothing, food, utility help, getting to school or just plain positive support, I would love for you to reach out to me at ANY time!

My email address: lunderwood@fentonschools.org

School Phone: 810-591-7750

We hope you can join us for the annual Back to School Pancake Breakfast. The event will be held at AGS on Sunday, September 7th. The event features FAPS Staff flipping pancakes, photo booth, FAPS Principal Pancake Catching Contest, kids games, and more! We hope to see you there!

*Click on the Blue Button below to purchase tickets in advance