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AGS NEWS

December 20, 2024

AGS NEWSDecember 20, 2024

AGS Office Staff AGS Office Staff

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Eric Rettenmund, Principal

Megan Yelle, Assistant Principal

Lisa Wissinger, Dean of Students

Melissa Welsh, Counselor

Paige Millikin, Social Worker

Stephanie Miller, Social Worker

Barb Stinson, Secretary

Randi Thorp, Clerk

Wishing all our wonderful AGS families a happy and healthy holiday season! Have a safe and enjoyable break! Happy New Year!

Important Dates Important Dates

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December

23: Winter Break Begins!

January

6: Return to School!

16: 1/2 Day

17: 1/2 Day

*Week of January 13 - Mid-Term Exams

Exam Schedule Exam Schedule

AGS Student of the Month AGS Student of the Month

Skylar Shouse, 8th Grade Skylar Shouse, 8th Grade

Skylar was nominated by two of her teachers for her kindness and willingness to help others. "She always does the right thing, even when nobody's looking!" That is Integrity!!! Congratulations Skylar and thank you for helping to make AGS a great place for our students!

AGS Staff Standouts AGS Staff Standouts

November - Melissa Welsh, Counselor November - Melissa Welsh, Counselor

December - Johanna Killian, Interventionist December - Johanna Killian, Interventionist

Melissa Welsh and Johanna Killian were recognized by staff and our community partner, Financial Plus Credit Union, for their positive support of AGS students. Sarah Kaplan, from FPCU, presented them with a bag of goodies for earning this honor. Congratulations to Melissa and Johanna! Thank you to Sarah Kaplan and FPCU for their continued support of AGS students and staff!

Counselors' Corner Counselors' Corner

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL - CANDY CANE GRAMS ARE BACK!

NEXT WEEK THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL WILL BE SELLING CANDY CANE GRAMS DURING THE LUNCH PERIODS ON TUESDAY, 12/17 & WEDNESDAY, 12/18. THEY CAN GIVE THEM TO A FRIEND, OR TO THEMSELVES! THE COST IS $2 - CASH ONLY. THEY WILL BE GIVEN OUT BEFORE THE HOLIDAY BREAK.


SUPPORT FOR YOUR STUDENT - In addition to your student's teachers, administrators, & staff @ AGS, we have school counselors & social workers that are available to support your student's mental & emotional health needs. Please feel free to reach out if you are concerned about your student, to any of the following:


Mrs. Melissa Welsh, MA - School Counselor (last names A - M) -

mwelsh@fentonschools.org

Mrs. Stephanie Miller, MSW - Counselor/Social Worker (last names N - Z) - stmiller@fentonschools.org

Mrs. Paige Millikin, LMSW - Special & General Education School Social Worker - pmillikin@fentonschools.org

Mrs. Shayna Irvine, LMSW - Easter Seals Outpatient Therapist servicing AGS students by referral - sirvine@eastersealsmorc.org

After School Tutoring (AST) After School Tutoring (AST)

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AST is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. AGS Teachers are present and transportation is available for students residing within the district. AST is on an as-needed basis so students can come as much or as little as they would like. On the days of AST, students will need to sign up using a Google Form on the AST Google Classroom page before 2:00 PM to be able to stay. The purpose of AST is for students to receive help with homework/class work, ask questions from the teachers, or have a quiet place to work. However students must have something to work on. A light snack will also be provided. Please make sure to pick up students by 3:20.


A parent preference Google Form is included below. Please fill it out if your child plans on attending AST.


AST Parent Preference Form


AST Google Classroom code for your child: rzzjgqy

Please email Mrs. Seelbinder or Mrs. Sayer for more information.

Mrs. Seelbinder: mailto:jseelbinder@fentonschools.org

Mrs. Sayer: mailto:esayer@fentonschools.org

Tiger Paw Pantry Tiger Paw Pantry

Hello, families! The Tiger Paw Pantry is officially open for our students and families in need. Please have your student reach out to Mrs. Underwood and they can come shop the pantry. I just want to give a HUGE THANKS for all the support and donations. We couldn't do this without you!

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PTO Meetings PTO Meetings

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The AGS PTO meets on the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM in the AGS conference room. The PTO helps to support school assemblies, teacher supplies, 8th grade honors/dance, library books, scholarships for field trips, and much more! Thank you for supporting our PTO.


Next Meeting: January 9, 2025

24/7 On Demand Chat Tutoring 24/7 On Demand Chat Tutoring

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The Varsity Tutors Platform gives your student more opportunities to learn at their own pace. 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring and on-demand essay review are live tutoring resources to help your student with any questions about homework, classwork, or test prep. Live group classes, recorded classes, and celebrity-led StarCourses allow your student to learn more about the subjects they’re interested in, and add a touch of fun. Assessments and self study practice problems provide

opportunities to drill skills towards mastery. And college prep & admissions resources ensure that

your student has the best resources available to secure their future.


Link: https://varsitytutorsforschools.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

Middle School Health Curriculum Middle School Health Curriculum

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The middle school health curriculum is delivered by PE/Health teachers in SRT class throughout the school year. This will begin in in the next couple of weeks 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. There are also additional copies in the main office. We will be posting updates in the AGS NEWS, including a schedule of when the class will be taught in your child's SRT.


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


Attachments:

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🐅 2024-2025 YEARBOOK POST & INFORMATION 🐅 🐅 2024-2025 YEARBOOK POST & INFORMATION 🐅

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Below is the code to join PhotoCircle. You'll want to download the app & then request to join the group for this year's yearbook album where you may submit photos to be considered. The link is also posted in the comments for those who have issues with the posted link below.

Submission Guidelines: Please only add photos of AGS events, sports & activities. Please add a caption to each picture with a short description of what the picture is of & who the students are in the picture. PLEASE DO NOT ADD NON-AGS RELATED SPORTS & ACTIVITIES TO THE ALBUM. This causes many wasted hours to the yearbook design process when things such as youth sports, sleepovers & parties are added. Thank you!


Please email Ms. Fleury with any questions or concerns regarding the yearbook. mtodorovsky@fentonschools.org


Photo Circle Link: only click this link once you have downloaded the app.

https://join.photocircleapp.com/NZB1CW0AYY

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Important Policy Change - CELL PHONES Important Policy Change - CELL PHONES

New Cell Phone Policy - Letter from the Superintendent
Click Button to access Link

AGS Office Addition AGS Office Addition

Below are a few updated photos showing the progress of our new main office addition. During this time, the entrance off of Shiawassee may be closed. There will be more details in the FAPS newsletter and on the FAPS website as the project continues. We are excited about improving the facility for our staff, students, and families.

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To help keep our schools and community safe, you can use this confidential tip line to report any suspicious or threatening behavior.

To help keep our schools and community safe, you can use this confidential tip line to report any suspicious or threatening behavior.

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Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School

#WeAreFenton

Email: erettenmund@fentonschools.org
Website: http://fentonschools.org/andrew-g-schmidt-middle-school/
Location: 3255 Donaldson Drive, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: 810.591.7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fenton-Area-Public-Schools-110556712352619/
Twitter: @fentonschools

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Super work!

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Great job, 1st hour students!

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