July 2017 The Newsletter of Fitzgerald Public Schools...

July 2017 The Newsletter of Fitzgerald Public Schools

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“Play and Learn” this summer

Easy summertime fun

Junior Honor Society inductees

Seniors honored with scholarships

Welcome to the comeback district

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District News

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Message from the SuperintendentCelebrating an incredible school yearDear Fitzgerald family,

It is amazing to think that another school year has drawn to a close. This year was marked

by many successes.

Among the highlights, one of our teachers was a finalist for Michigan Teacher of the Year. We are extremely proud of Jennifer Crotty as she represents the high standard we set for fine instruction and leadership

throughout the district. In addition, several of our students won awards and

distinctions in a wide range of endeavors. Those awards are the result of small victories

all students achieve every day in the classroom and after school through diligence, hard work and high-quality support.

Districtwide, we also saw noteworthy accomplishments. We completed our one-to-one technology initiative. The school board committed to the initiative three years ago out of the desire to prepare students for the future, and we did it. We also continued to expand our career-technical options to prepare students for the jobs of the 21st century.

We continued to see growth as more families chose Fitzgerald for their children. The word is out that we are a place where all children thrive, and we are growing as a result. The numbers clearly show that we are a comeback district.

Last, I am deeply proud of our graduates. Graduation is always the highlight of the year. I never fail to be moved by the potential and hope within every graduate. It’s hard to let them go, yet I rest easy at night knowing we did everything we could to help them get a great start in life.

Thank you for being a part of the Fitzgerald family. I wish you a wonderful summer.

Sincerely,

Barbara VanSweden

Fitzgerald Health CenterThe Fitzgerald Health

Center is part of the Henry Ford Health System Department of Pediatrics and is available during the summer to provide health services including sports and school physicals, vaccines, visits for minor illness or injury, and mental health services for those ages 10 to 21. The health center is located inside Fitzgerald High School.

• Sports physicals are valid until the end of the next school year (June 2018).

• All physicals are by appointment. There is paperwork that must be obtained from the health center in addition to the school sports form.

• All patients can receive care regardless of their health insurance status, legal status or ability to pay. Health insurance is billed for appropriate services through agreements with health insurance companies. The health center can provide information and assistance in obtaining Medicaid health insurance if medical insurance is needed.

For more information, call (586) 759-9070. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The health center may be closed other days, so call ahead to schedule your appointment.

District Art ShowThe K-12 District Art Exhibit, which

took place in May at the Auto-Tech Building, was a huge success! The art exhibit is one of many ways we celebrate our students’ achievements in art. Art classes help students learn to think creatively about the world and become well-rounded individual.

Save the Date:2017 Fitzgerald Foundation for Educational Advancement Benefit Date: October 14, 2017Time: 5-11 p.m.Location: MRCC Banquet & Convention Center, 23401 Mound. Rd., Warren, MI 48091Cost: $40; tickets go on sale Aug. 1.

School Bell: 2017-2018 Start/End TimesWe are excited to announce Fitzgerald Public Schools

is re-opening Schofield Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year.

We needed to develop a transportation plan before reopening the school. Our goal is a schedule that picks up and drops off students in a safe and timely manner. It is also important that our students are on the bus for a minimal amount of time.

The proposed start and end times for the three elementary schools are listed below. These times are based on location of students at this time. The proposed times may change during the summer as students continue to enroll in the district.

Thank you for your patience as we work out the details of the transportation plan. The district will continue to provide updates.

• Schofield Early Childhood Center: 8:50 a.m. – 3:51 p.m.

• Westview Lower Elementary: 8:20 a.m. – 3:21 p.m.

• Mound Park Upper Elementary: 8:10 a.m. – 3:11 p.m.

• Chatterton Middle School: 7:40 a.m. – 2:43 p.m.

• Fitzgerald High School: 7:30 a.m. – 2:33 p.m.

Back to School Community FairMark your calendars for the Back to School Community

Fair, which will be held at 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 30 at Schofield Early Childhood Center. The fair features free activities, food, informational tables and much more!

FPS in the News! In June, Superintendent VanSweden wrote an article that

was published in Bridge Magazine. Read a clip from the article below!

" If there was ever an example of the role that local K-12 school districts play in changing the world, it is right here at Fitzgerald Public Schools. Working together through strong public schools, we can help our children have a bright future no matter which educational or career path they follow after high school."

2017 Summer Food Service ProgramThe FPS Food Service Department will offer free nutritious

breakfast and lunch this summer for anyone 18 years old and under. Program dates, meal times and locations are below:

Fitzgerald High School June 19 – Aug. 4Breakfast: Monday-Friday, 7:15 – 8:30 a.m.Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. No food services available on June 30 or July 3 – 5

Westview Elementary School July 10 – Aug. 10Breakfast: Monday-Friday, 7:15 – 8:30 a.m.Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Save the date for the Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry on Wednesday, July 19 in the Fitzgerald High School parking lot at 11:30 a.m. to pick up free fruit, vegetables and other food items.

FPS School Board Members Awarded Honor Board

• Elizabeth Smith, President, Level 6 Master Platinum Award and Data Specialty Award

• Terry Wisniewski, Vice President, Level 1 Certified Board Member Award

• Lori Eseman-Dreyer, Secretary, Level 3 Award of Distinction and Data Specialty Award

• Judy Furgal, Treasurer, Level 7 President’s Award of Recognition and Data Specialty Award

• Randel Meisner, Trustee, Level 3 Award of Distinction, Advocacy Skills Specialty Award and Data Specialty Award

• Robert Wise, Trustee, Level 1 Certified Board Member Award

• Julia Yokel, Trustee, Level 1 Certified Board Member Award (in progress)

Board of Education Meetings for 2017-2018All meetings take place at 7 p.m. at the FHS Automotive and

Pre-Engineering Technology Institute located at 23200 Ryan Rd. Meetings for the 2017-2018 school year are July 13, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 1, April 12, May 10, June 7 and June 21.


District News

Preschool & Kindergarten Highlights


Preschool Celebration Our preschoolers

and their proud parents celebrated a successful school year during Fitzgerald’s annual Preschool Celebration

on May 18. The night was filled with singing performances from each class. Parents and other family members viewed a beautiful display filled with students’ artwork.

Play and Learn GroupsChildren under age 5 and their

parents are invited to participate in our Play and Learn groups this summer. Join Ms. Gina and Ms. LaDon every Tuesday, June 20 through Aug. 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Westview Lower Elementary. We will also have an outdoor Play and Learn group at Shaw Park on Fridays, June 23 through Aug. 11 from 10-11:30 a.m. Each week,

parents and children will participate in fun activities such as playdough, painting, storytelling and music. Snacks are provided. Every child will receive a book for their home library. For questions or additional information, please contact Macomb Family Services at (586) 226-3440, ext. 274.

Free Head Start and PreschoolFitzgerald offers Head Start for three- and four-year-olds and

the state-funded Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) free of charge to eligible four-year-old children.

Children enrolling in GSRP must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2017, and potty-trained. The program is designed to promote growth in language, social/emotional development and cognitive, fine motor, gross motor and self-help skills. There will be about eight children per teacher. A unique feature of the program will be personalized home visits and group parent meetings.

Register for GSRP Preschool online today by visiting fitz.k12.mi.us/register or calling (586) 758-0980. Register for Head Start by calling (586) 469-5215.

Transitioning into KindergartenTo help our preschoolers

prepare for kindergarten, Mrs. Lau’s kindergarten students visited Mrs. Larson’s preschool classroom. Kindergarteners shared what they like about kindergarten, what they learned in kindergarten and answered questions from our

preschoolers. A few kindergarteners even read poems they wrote in their poetry journals.

Kindergarten Registration is OpenFamilies who live in the district are encouraged to

register their child for kindergarten at any time. Register your child by visiting fitz.k12.mi.us/register to complete the online registration packet. Please call the FPS office at (586) 758-0980 if you have questions about the enrollment process.

Our kindergarten curriculum actively engages children in age-appropriate, hands-on learning experiences that build on the strengths, interests and needs of the individual child. It provides experiences that will help each child’s academic, social and emotional development. Each child will learn responsibility and develop decision-making skills to help them become self-reliant and independent in a safe and nurturing environment.

Kindergarten Eligibility InformationStudents who are 5 years old on or before Sept. 1,

2017 are eligible to attend kindergarten. A Michigan law enacted a few years ago changed the minimum age requirement for a child enrolling in kindergarten. Michigan’s “cutoff date” was previously Dec. 1, which was historically later than most other states. The cutoff date change was phased-in over three years, with the cutoff date being Nov. 1 for students starting kindergarten in the 2013-14 school year, Oct. 1 for the 2014-15 school year, and Dec. 1 for the 2015-16 school year and all future years.

If the child turns 5 years old after Sept. 1 but on or before Dec.1, the child’s parent or legal guardian can complete a Kindergarten Notification Form and speak with the principal of the elementary school in which they wish to enroll. The district can make a recommendation about the child’s readiness for school, though the parent or legal guardian retains the sole discretion to enroll their child.


Cure Summer Boredom with Hands-On Learning

Summer is a wonderful time for hands-on learning and creating memories with our children. Yet, the break from

school can put parents into a bind when kids don’t have enough to do. To help parents fill the summer, take a look at the following ideas offered by Theresa Swalec, principal at Schofield Early Childhood Center. The activities are free or low cost and require little preparation.

In addition, the importance of reading never takes a vacation. Read with your children every day. Build reading time into your summer routine as an enjoyable activity to do together. With older children, sit down with them while you each read your own book. Leave time to talk about the books you are reading.

Activities to try this summer:• Free kids workshops at Lowe’s and Home Depot.

• Free passes to museums are available at local libraries.

• Build a birdhouse out of popsicle sticks and glue.

• Make a giant hopscotch or Twister game on the driveway with chalk and play together.

• Create a 3D building using toothpicks and mini marshmallows.

• Go to a park, have a picnic and fly a kite.

• Create a lemonade stand out of a large box and make lemonade.

• Go camping indoors. Put sleeping bags on the floor, make s’mores and take turns telling stories.

• Make cupcakes in ice cream cones and decorate.

• Take a walk and look for bugs, birds and vegetation. Carry magnifying glasses and binoculars with you. Take photographs to share what you saw. Do research together before and after you go.

• Keep parent-child journals. Have each of you keep a daily journal about one activity you did together.

For additional resources, visit the following websites:

• greatstartmacomb.org/parent-coalition

• healthykidshealthyfuture.org

Elementary Highlights

Save the Date: Elementary School Open HousesTake a tour of each elementary school on Monday, Aug. 7. We will have three buses available to shuttle parents between

each school. Open house locations and times are below:

Schofield Early Childhood Center: 5 – 6 p.m.

Westview Lower Elementary: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Mound Park Upper Elementary: 6 – 7 p.m.

Elementary Highlights


Autism Awareness Month at Westview Elementary In April, Westview Elementary held its first-ever “April is

Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month.” Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States, affecting one in 68 births. Throughout April, staff, students and community members participated in a variety of educational activities about ASD including:

• Reading age-appropriate books in classrooms and facilitating classroom discussions

• Decorating puzzle pieces (symbols of ASD awareness and acceptance) and displaying them throughout the school

• Hosting an assembly with videos about how to be a friend to someone with autism; an introduction to sensory items that help students with ASD at school; and a presentation by a middle school student who spoke about living with autism and how his service dog helps him

Students raised $956.76 for the Macomb-St. Clair Autism Society through ice cream sales, hat days and staff dress-down days. To end the month of ASD activities and awareness, the entire school went outside and blew bubbles together. Thank you to Westview students and teachers for being superheroes for our friends with ASD!

Mound Park Students Learn About Economics

This spring, fourth-grade students at Mound Park Elementary hosted the annual Marketville Economy

Marketplace event. Parents and fourth-grade students participated in a mock marketplace. The students used social studies standards focusing on the economy and the production and consumption of goods and services.

Girls on the RunFifteen young ladies from Westview Elementary

participated in Girls on the Run, a 10-week character-building program sponsored by the local YMCA for third- through fifth-grade girls. Ms. Chinneck and Mrs. Murray coached the program and taught students about self respect and healthy lifestyles through character lessons with hands-on activities and running games. The Westview team worked toward the goal of completing a celebratory 5k as well as completing a community impact project. The girls and coaches completed the 5k at Lake St. Clair Metro Park on May 21. Congratulations to all!


Chatterton Students Recognized for Perfect Attendance Congratulations to our Chatterton Middle School students

who had perfect attendance for the 2016-2017 school year.

6th Grade: 7th Grade: 8th Grade:Patrick Baranski Aiden Bachi Emily KingJohn Hartwick Mahedi Limon Destiny PhillipsTasnim Kashem Khaja Mahjabin Syed RabbeyHilary Kutella Sumit Das Karina ReidNatalie Layton Mohammed Shourov**Andi Lekaj Katelin Sutter*Emad Munna Jason Xiong*Maria Siharath Sabrina Yang

*Perfect Attendance for two years**Perfect Attendance for three years

Eighth-Grade Presidential Awards

Presidential Academic Awards are given to students who maintain a GPA of 3.0 (and above) and score a proficient

rating on all M-STEP testing with a score of three or four (Proficient or Advanced). Presidential Gold Award recipients include Saima Ambia, Tazkira Amin, Brianna Daniels, Andrea Heaton and Lucas Sanders and the Presidential Silver Award recipient is Aaron Brock.

Eighth-Grade All "A's"

Department AwardsEighth-graders are recognized by their

departments based on academic achievement, GPA, overall citizenship and work ethic.

1. English Language Arts: Lucas Sanders and Tazkira Amin

2. Math: David Yokel and Nabeeha Ali

3. Science: Rizwan Hayder and Tazkira Amin

4. Social Studies: Lucas Sanders and Katherine Rush (not pictured)

5. Physical Education: Andrew Lee and MaDonna Valencia

6. Art: Rizwan Hayder and Taspiya Begum

7. Chinese: Kyle Vang and Nabeeha Ali

8. Performing Arts: David Yokel and Pallas Jennings

9. English Language Learner: Tasnia Sriti and Jason Xiong

2016-2017 Chatterton Middle School Junior Honor Society Members

Chatterton Highlights

New Inductees:Tasnur AhmedSamia AmbiaRaisa ChowdhuryJordan CoatesTiana GentryMajhabin JannatTasnim KashemDanah LeeBrittney MayleAngel OuthaipathoumaKe’anna PerryAmber PhillipsDa’nia ReeseSamantha SutterAsaroon YasserMatthew Yokel

Current Members:Husniyah AlamNabeeha AliSaima AmbiaTazkira AminAiden BachiTaspiya BegumD’Avirex CarterPeter ChaseAdun ChoudhryNhahreen ChowdhuryBrianna DanielsAndrea HeatonAkqib HussainEmily KingSamiha RahmanAutumn RileyNor SalehAfsheen SarderJeremy ShamerDavid YokelAnika Zaman

Mohammed AhmedYasmin AhmedNabeeha Ali

Saima AmbiaTazkira AminTaspiya BegumHannah Lee

Afsana QureshiLucas SandersTasnia Sriti

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Jason XiongKatelin SutterMohammed Shourov

Brianna Daniels

Tazkira Amin

Saima Ambia

Andrea Heaton

Lucas Sanders

Aaron Brock


Chatterton Highlights

Chatterton Robotics Wraps Up a Winning Season

The Chatterton Middle Schools Robotics teams had a very challenging and rewarding season this year. Both teams

competed in two local competitions, where they placed first and qualified to compete at the state level. In Mid-December, our teams competed at the state level and qualified to compete at the National (Super Regional) level in Iowa, where we won the Judges’ Award. Thank you to everyone, including parents, teachers and students who supported our teams this year.

Robotics Teams 9496 & 9572:

CMS Student Council Front Row: Jacob Lambrix, Andrea Heaton, Kathrine Rush, Autumn Riley, Janelle Hartwick, Kandi White, Brianna Daniels

Second Row (kneeling): Farhat Khan, Jadyn Nelson, Hilary Kutella, Danah Lee, Tasnim Kashem, Khloe Stokes, Reed Fillinger

Third Row (standing): Rafin Radiyat, Sajidur Murad, Joy Coates, Emily Gorospe, Cierra Keffer, Maryam Shthaea, Khaja Mahjabin, Afsana Qureshi, Nowrin Rahman, Samiha Rahman, Tasnur Ahmed, Remo Ahmed, Majhabin Jannat, Tawaffa Nessa

Fourth Row: Ar’kjia Smith, Reaghan Cohen, D’avierx Carter, Thomas Buchanan, Sumiea Laskar, Husniyah Alam, James Henson, Raine Buchanan

Not Pictured: Tamijeh Hale, Emily King, Tasnia Sriti, Joelle Maleszyk (Club Sponsor)

Summer SwimFREE Summer Swim at the FHS Pool is open on the

following days from noon to 2 p.m.:

• June 22 & 29

• July 13, 20 & 27

• Aug. 3 & 10

Amber PhillipsReuben LeeDavid YokelDavion LyonsJohn HartwickEmily KingCamden ShubringHunter FishpawTyler BreenDestiny PhillipsZachary NealStephanie HolmesPeter ChaseJeremy ShamerLogan Tye

Anthony DraweJordan ClarkBreanna Phillips

Adult Mentors:Cathy BurkeDawn DanielsAngela Alvey

Adult Build Coaches:Harry BurkeDoug Daniels

Team Coach:Ms. Sylvester


High School Highlights

Graduating with Highest HonorsMohammed Parves AhmedRomana AkterSamia BegumKennedy Kyla-Mo’nique Brown-JacksonSarah Salah ButrusShelby Lynn CarrierShereen ChoudhuryShyla Lonnae FlounoryFarhana GafurRosemary Ramzi HermizNafisa HussainFahmida IslamAmia Iyanna JacksonSadia JibanKelli Marie KwiatkowskiDerrick Joseph LeeTaslima MiahKolsuma NessaTone' Jean-Marie OglesbyMichal OgonowskiMazeda PervenSean Michael PietraszewskiNiki Nuzhath QureshiAfrah SerazMy Ngoc Thi TranNazim Hussain Ullah Rebecca Gaujer Vue

Graduating with High HonorsSharmin Akthar

Refaqul AlomOzair Mohammed AminDeasia Elizabeth BakerNathan Adam BeswickMahfuzur Rahman EmonJason Jaquan Alan GriggsMya Kristina JacksonKhaja Mariom KabithaAutumn Kristina LewisDahVionne Iyanna ParrishJacqueline Mykia PritchettFahmida RahmanHabibur RahmanSontia Marie StewartArek UddinKareem Cornel WallaceFahmida Yasmin Caleb Richard Yokel

Graduating with HonorsTaraque AhmedKhalil Jacob AliJazmira Shaquel CabilAdan Sadek ChowdhuryJulia Catharine CicconeMichel'le CollinsKristen Karen DreyerKayla Rose FleuryAnthony Sam GariqoasTalia Morgan GrayCierra Nicole GriffinDarian Jo HuntAnaija Myae JohnsonBre'aunna Re'nay Keys

Kimberly Gao Sheng LeeKameron Chance Mathews-RobertsKyle Cameron McKenneyConnor Patrick McKenneyMahisa Anjum MiahRa.Nithia Shartez MitchellRl Atiim MooreDynastee' Zhane' Lynn MumfordSierra Raquel ParkerBrittany Caprecia PattersonKatherine Katreeya PhommarathMatthew Michael PriscoAshton Leah ReaJuanita Mavis RidkyMylik Amonta RowlandHannah Mae SaxingerKenneth William SchumborgJordan Marcellus ShawSharod Delante’ StephensCody Joseph ThomasErin Marie Van Tuil Robert Xiong

President’s Award Mohammed AhmedRomana AkterSharmin AktharRefaqul AlomOzair AminDeasia BakerMohammed BariSamia BegumNathan BeswickKennedy Brown-Jackson

Sarah ButrusShelby CarrierShereen ChoudhuryMahfuzur EmonShyla FlounoryFarhana GafurBrayan GalvanJason GriggsRosemary HermizNafisa HussainFahmida IslamAmia JacksonMya JacksonSadia JibanKhaja KabithaKelli KwiatkowskiDerrick LeeAutumn LewisTaslima MiahKolsuma NessaTone' OglesbyMichal OgonowskiDahvionne ParrishMazeda PervenSean PietraszewskiJacqueline PritchettNiki QureshiFahmida RahmanHabibur RahmanAfrah SerazSontia StewartMy TranArek UddinNazim Ullah

Rebecca Gaujer VueKareem Wallace Fahmida Yasmin Caleb Yokel

Department Awards English Department:Khalil Ali

Math Department:My Tran

Science Department:Rebecca Gaujer Vue

Social Studies Department:Sadia Jiban

Physical Education Department:Najon Moore

Foreign Language Department:Mya Jackson

Art Department:Kennedy Brown-Jackson

Performing Arts Department:Caleb Yokel

Technology Department:Cierra Griffin

Business Education Department:My Tran

Communication Arts Department:Brittany Patterson

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Niki Quershi, ValedictorianNiki Quershi is Fitzgerald High School’s 2017 Valedictorian with a cumulative GPA of 4.56. Niki will be attending the University of Michigan in the fall. She has earned numerous awards while attending FHS, including the Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center Certificate for Academic Excellence, Oakland University Distinguished Scholar Award, President’s Award and WXYZ Brightest and Best. In addition to these prestigious awards, Niki participated in National Honor Society, Senior Council, served as SWAG Club Facilitator and has earned more than 100 community service hours. Congratulations to Niki on her achievements!

Sadia Jiban, SalutatorianSadia Jiban is Fitzgerald High School’s 2017 Salutatorian with a cumulative GPA of 4.47. Sadia will be attending the University of Michigan in the fall. In addition to her academic success, she was the recipient of the Social Studies Department Award, Oakland University Distinguished Scholar Award and President’s Award. While at FHS,

Sadia was the National Honor Society President and the Senior Council Secretary and has earned more than 100 community service hours. Congratulations to Sadia on her achievements!

Fitzgerald Athletic Association ScholarshipShyla FlounoryAnthony GariqoasDwight HolseyDarian HuntConnor McKenneyTone Oglesby Kareem WallaceNoel Williams

Fitzgerald Foundation for Educational Advancement Scholarship Sadia JibanMy Tran

Aramark Scholarship Mohammed AhmedKeChe' ButlerRosemary HermizDwight HolseyNafisa HussainSadia JibanKhaja KabithaKelli KwiatkowskiSean PietrasziewskiNiki QureshiMy TranAngelique Wilson

Multi Cultural Diversity Scholarship Mazeda Perven

Emil Mazurek Scholarship Samia Begum

Richard Snyder / Cal Webster Scholarship Darian HuntKareem Wallace

Beating the Odds Scholarship Khalil AliMazeda Perven

Shane Griffin Scholarship Tone' OlgesbyConnor McKenney

Stacey Bollan Scholarship Tone' Olgesby

Macomb Community College Foundation - Kathy and Jerry Wood ScholarshipRobert Xiong

MAC Academic TeamNiki Quershi, Honorable Mention, Class BSadia Jiban, MAC Principal's Scholarship

Scholarships and Awards

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High School Highlights

Fatma Ali Abdull AlKewan Martise Adams+*** Mohammed Parves Ahmed* Taraque Ahmed+*** Romana Akter** Sharmin Akthar+* Khalil Jacob AliMercedez' Shantanique Allen** Refaqul Alom** Ozair Mohammed AminDelante Dannon Topaz AndersonSilvania Askhria DeAnthony MacMasone Baker** Deasia Elizabeth BakerAshley Marie BaneNasima Begum+*** Samia BegumFreDeric Emunael Bell** Nathan Adam BeswickMaria Celina BlackRobert Carl Boldt IIIAlexis Chanel BondsKiera Alexys Bradley-WardlawA'Shante' Kalice BrownEdward Charles Brown Jr+*** Kennedy Kyla-Mo’nique Brown-JacksonKeche DraShawnna Butler+*** Sarah Salah Butrus* Jazmira Shaquel Cabil*** Shelby Lynn CarrierDe'Ontae' Keynell CarterJason Christopher Michael CarterAngel Chenault+*** Shereen ChoudhuryTanjina Y. Choudhury* Adan Sadek Chowdhury+* Julia Catharine CicconeAustin Lomont CiesiolkaJaylen Amari ClarkJessica Lynn ClarkAmari Terrance CoatesKenri Vernard ColeDestiny Briona ColemanDonovan Montrice Coleman* Michel’le CollinsJacob Alan Dalkert BeckZachary Tyler DanielsDe’Mario Sadarian Davis

Allona Va’shonn DeJarnettJake Austin Devier+* Kristen Karen DreyerChristopher Thomas Eddy** Mahfuzur Rahman EmonJaelin Myles Fitzgerald* Kayla Rose Fleury*** Shyla Lonnae FlounoryKierra Startay Davetta Donna-Rae Foster*** Farhana GafurTina Renee Gantz+* Anthony Sam GariQoasDayvon Hakeem GarnerPreston Michael GoodBryan DeWayne GordonMichael Dewayne Gordon* Talia Morgan GrayLaShun Tameka Annie Nettie GreeneSimone Cheyenne Patricia Greene+* Cierra Nicole Griffin** Jason Jaquan Alan GriggsEmdadul HaqueTae’von Martez HardwickDestiny Caprice HarshawGabriell Ivertina Hayes+*** Rosemary Ramzi HermizDallas Steven Hicks JrJoseph James Dwayne HigginsBruce Wendell Hogan JrRebecca Lynn HolmesDwight Marcel HolseyDaryl Jaeme HughesJoey Darrick-Charles Hughley** Darian Jo Hunt+*** Nafisa Hussain*** Fahmida Islam+* Amia Iyanna JacksonCameron Tye JacksonKyra Ashley Jackson** Mya Kristina JacksonJoseph Luis Franklin James+* Sadia Jiban * Anaija Myae JohnsonRonJa'net Antoinette JohnsonKhaja Mariom Kabitha* Bre'aunna Re'nay KeysAlexandria Mary Kirby

Michael Latrell KizerKyle Alexander Knue+*** Kelli Marie KwiatkowskiBryan Lee*** Derrick Joseph Lee+* Kimberly Gao Sheng Lee** Autumn Kristina LewisJames Broderick LyonDavid Gerald Lyons III* Kameron Chance Mathews-RobertsKayla Taylor MayesIsaiah David McCrory+* Connor Patrick McKenney+* Kyle Cameron McKenneyBrittany Adora McKinnie* Mahisa Anjum Miah+*** Taslima Miah* Ra.Nithia Shartez MitchellNaJon D’caree Moore** RL Atim MooreTiffany Marie MorganRayven Jenae' Cyntonia Moss* Dynastee' Zhane' Lynn MumfordKaitlyn Ruth Nash+*** Kolsuma Nessa+*** Tone' Jean-Marie Oglesby*** Michal OgonowskiJason Loree’ Oliver JrShane Allen Page* Sierra Raquel Parker** DahVionne Iyanna Parrish+* Brittany Caprecia PattersonJerome Pernell Jr+*** Mazeda Perven* Katherine Katreeya Phommarath*** Sean Michael Pietraszewski* Matthew Michael Prisco+** Jacqueline Mykia PritchettShanjida Jhahan Promila+*** Niki Nuzhath Qureshi** Fahmida Rahman+** Habibur Rahman* Ashton Leah ReaJenny Joy Rhone+* Juanita Mavis RidkyAlantae' Armon Robertson* Mylik Amonta RowlandAlina Mykhaylivna Rubanets

Susan Yahya Abbo SalehCharity Renee Sanders* Hannah Mae SaxingerConnie Lynn Schumborg* Kenneth William SchumborgBrandy Victoria ScottTavin Jamel Seabrooks+*** Afrah Seraz* Jordan Marcellus ShawAaron Nathan ShippJayvion Jumuir SmithNatalia SokolovskyyDestinie Lynn Onna Sokolowski * Sharod Delante’ Stephens** Sontia Marie StewartJoshua Vincent StiltnerRenaya Angel TaylorBrittany Kay ThomasBrook Mone’t Thomas* Cody Joseph ThomasDedrea Alexia ThomasJavon Davontae Todd+*** My Ngoc Thi TranMason James Trontl** Arek Uddin+*** Nazim Hussain Ullah* Erin Marie Van TuilBrandon Joseph VaraniBrandon Blong Vue+*** Rebecca Gaujer VueAshleigh Lynn Wagner+** Kareem Cornel WallaceBreYanne Swishona WilliamsGiovanni Derrick WilliamsNoel Yohana WilliamsKela Monay WillisAngelique Denise WilsonKavon Ledale Edmond Wynn* Robert Xiong+** Fahmida Yasmin** Caleb Richard YokelKayLee Marian Zavatson

***Highest Honors (3.75 – 4.00) - Purple

** High Honors (3.50 – 3.74) - Red

* Honors (3.00 – 3.49) – Gold

+ National Honor Society

Congratulations Class of 2017!A total of 179 outstanding students graduated from Fitzgerald High School in June, joining the ranks of FHS alumni.

We’re proud of their accomplishments and honored to have helped guide them through their educational journey.

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Principal’s Award 11th GradeHumayra AhamedNajmin AhmedTahlima BegumJacob BeswickJanee BrewerMalytta BrownMyesha BrownJose CarltonBritnee CrameDarrius Davis-JeffersonBrandon DenkerOstin Dominguez Steven DunmireCaleb HaberekMikayla HamptonAshley HanksDipa HaqueJoseph HartwickAlexander HillockTahmina IslamJayda JohnsonSayak KapaliKalle LayDenise LeeLamia MarzettAmena MiahRaisa MoborrodForhadur PabelAfsana RahmanZohura RahmanSamrat Roy

Tasnima SathiSavannah ShortRaquel SoltiKatlyn Spicher-HallLucinda SutliffChenoa ThompsonSantina Zeetow

10th GradeAlayna AbernathyLaparis AdamsShermana AkterRowshon AliKennedy BabiczAshley BarkerRuhena BegumSheresa BrownAmber BruglioCourtney BulgarelliOlaoluwa Dauda Robert DunlapAbdul FattahAimee FrechetteJan GeronimoTaye GhadialiDanyna GibsonSalma GofurEvan GorospeKala HesterCaylinn HigginsJason HolmesAmanda HyattAndreia Inges

Kimberly JacksonJanelle Jean-BaptisteJames JirjesTaaseen KibriaTayshawn LarkinsTanaya LewisCeco MaplesJasmine MastersOlivia MorcosRafsan NewazSakib NiloyJamil NirjarKatelyn ParkerAaron PopeQuanelle PritchettJihanur RahmanJacob ReissRifat RodoshiYousif ShammanaBeyonce' Sinclair-WoodardDiamond SparkmanAngel SutterKavyn ThomasKevin ThompsonDiamond WardlowRuth Yang

9th Grade Diana AcevedoJoseph AgentsIshak AhmedMohammed AhmedSadia AhmedShazmina Ahmed

Tasnia AhmedYasin AkhtarRahnime AlaniEmily BachiRipa BegumShahina BegumBaylee ByrdSuvon DixsonJason DuboseKiara DunklinKyrstin Foster-WebsterLawrence GoralskiMegan HamptonStephanie HolmesNajeeb HussainNahidul IslamTanjim KhanReuben LeeDavion LyonsColin McGintyMerna MikhaNeeyah MitchellRachael MohanMohammad MuhajVictoria OraczkoDestiny ScottSara ShamoonLivvee SimpsonJade SteppMarzia TasnimWindel ValenciaMason VittitowItalie Wise-AndersonCelina Yang

Virtual Academy Graduates

Congratulations to our 2017 graduates! They’ve worked hard to reach

graduation, and their tenacity has paid off. We’re proud of their accomplishments, and we wish them the best as they move forward into jobs and careers.

Eevin Khalid Polus BashMegan Araceli BondsMahteah Chantelle CommentArieanna Patreece DobbinsTaylor Marie DowdGabriela GutierrezortizJerrod Robert Grier

Megan Elizabeth HenzeBonnie Lee Keenum Alyssa Michelle LambrechtKevin Juwon LeeMary Elizabeth MapesChristian Micheal Gustav NadolskiHarim Noman

Dominic Mikal NunnDiamond Ja'nice-Nicole PoellnitzMuhamed Khaladur RahmanZahedur RahmanDaniel ShandarovskaCameron Cory SwailsJaivon Denzell Wilson

Students Recognized for Real-World Experience Fitzgerald senior Matthew Prisco (not pictured) won a $1,000 scholarship from the Michigan Association of CPAs. Matthew’s name was randomly picked for the scholarship and he was awarded the scholarship by Mr. George Willie, the

managing partner of a prestigious CPA firm in Washington, D.C.

Fitzgerald senior Tiffany Morgan received a Breaking Traditions Award Certificate for her accomplishments in a nontraditional Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Tiffany was selected from the field of seven applicants for this award statewide.

Tiffany Morgan, FPS Senior

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Schools of Choice EnrollmentDo you know a friend, co-worker, family member or someone else who might be interested in the top-notch educational opportunities Fitzgerald Public Schools has to offer their child? Share this with them!

The Schools of Choice enrollment period is open until Sept. 8 for K-8 students who reside in Macomb County and for K-2 students who reside outside of Macomb County. Families may enroll online by going to fitz.k12.mi.us/register and clicking on the “Schools of Choice” button or by picking up Schools of Choice enrollment applications at our Central Enrollment Office. After applications are turned in, families who are approved will receive acceptance letters in the mail with instructions for registering.

New Central Enrollment Office Enrolling your student for the 2017-2018 school year? Contact Julie Schroeder at our new Central Enrollment Office located in the Neigebaur Building, 23020 Ryan Rd. Call Julie at (586) 758-0980 or email her at [email protected].

Employment OpportunitiesFitzgerald Public Schools is searching for qualified individuals to work in our district!

Join us for the FPS Job Fair on Wednesday, July 12 in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Auto Technology Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn more about job openings for teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical, school bus drivers, custodial, substitutes and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resume. On-site interviews will be conducted.

For a complete list of open positions and more information, visit our website at fitz.k12.mi.us/human-resources/employment-opportunities or contact Cristal Koehn-Socia at (586) 757-1751. Candidates interested in food service positions can apply at careers.aramark.com.

Key DatesSpartan Days: Aug. 22

• Ninth-grade last names A-L at 8-9:30 a.m. • Ninth-grade last names M-Z at 10-11:30 a.m. • 10th grade at 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. • 11th grade at 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. • 12th grade at 2:30 – 3 p.m.

Sixth-Grade Summer Student Orientation: Aug. 24 from 9-11:30 a.m.

Community Fair: Aug. 30 from 5-7 p.m. at Schofield Early Childhood Center

First Day of School (half day): Sept. 5First Full Day of School: Sept. 6Homecoming: Sept. 30, parade at 11 a.m., game at 1 p.m.

School Contact InformationHave a question or need to report your child’s absence? Contact the main office at your child’s school.

Schofield Early Childhood Center (Pre-K – Kindergarten): (586) 757-5150 Westview Lower Elementary School (Grades 1-3): (586) 757‐5520Mound Park Upper Elementary School (Grades 4-5): (586) 757‐7590Chatterton Middle School: (586) 757‐6650Fitzgerald High School: (586) 757‐7070Fitzgerald Virtual Academy: (586) 757-4620

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