July 2016 The Newsletter of Fitzgerald Public Schools

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Transitioning into Kindergarten

5th Graders Honored for Achievements

Students Recognized at Honors Assemblies

Congratulations to the Class of 2016!

Summer Resources and Events

DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN ELEMENTARY MIDDLE HIGH

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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 more well-rounded citizens.

Fitzgerald Health Center The 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 10-21 years old. The health center is located inside of Fitzgerald High School.

• Any sports physical completed after April 15 of this year is valid until the end of the next school year (June 2017).

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

• All patients can receive care regardless of their health insurance status, legal status and/or ability to pay. Health insurance is billed for appropriate services through agreements in place with the 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. The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to noon. The health center may be closed other days, so call ahead to schedule your appointment.

Summer SwimSummer swim at the FHS Pool is open

on the following days from 1-3 p.m.:• Aug. 3 • Aug. 10 • Aug. 17 • Aug. 24

Back to School Community FairThe Back to School Community Fair will be held

Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Chatterton Middle School. The fair features a bounce house, dunk tank, food, informational tables and more! The fair is from 5 – 7 p.m.

District News

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Message from the Superintendent

What a year it’s been! Whether it’s our 5th graders graduating to Chatterton Middle School, our

8th graders graduating to Fitzgerald High School, or our Class of 2016 seniors

graduating out into the world — our “graduates” continue

to impress us with their enthusiasm for learning

and their creativity, humor, willingness to give back and determination to succeed. We are proud of their achievements in

the classroom, in the band room, in robotics

competitions, on the field and in the communities in

which they volunteer. We hope you’re as proud of them as we are.

We also know that their success starts with having strong support at home. We’d like to acknowledge the sacrifices families like yours have made to give them the best chance to succeed. You deserve just as many awards and accolades as they do! This dedication is what makes the “Fitzgerald Family” truly special. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, custodian, bus driver, teacher, support staff or community member, we’re all in it together for the kids. It takes a village to raise a child, and the awards, honors, accolades and scholarships that our students have earned are testaments to the strength of the “Fitzgerald Family.” As we wrap up a fantastic school year and prepare for a new chapter, I hope you enjoy the last month of summer. We look forward to welcoming our

students and families back in September!

Sincerely,

Barbara VanSweden

Free Preschool

Fitzgerald offers the state-funded Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) free of charge to eligible 4-year-old

children. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2016 and potty-trained. To be considered for the program, families and children must participate in a preschool screening, parent interview and student observation. Enrollment is limited to the children determined to be most in need.

The program is designed to promote growth in the areas of 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.

Students meet Monday through Thursday, 8:15 – 11:15 a.m. or noon – 3 p.m. Register for our GSRP Preschool online today by visiting fitz.k12.mi.us. Registration packets are also available in the Early Childhood Center and Westview office located in Westview Elementary School.

Transitioning into Kindergarten

In April, preschoolers at the Early Childhood Center and their parents were invited to visit the kindergarten classrooms

at Westview and Mound Park. They met the teachers and principal, took a tour of the classrooms and the building, “shopped” for school supplies, visited the cafeteria to have a snack, participated in literacy activities and planted sunflower seeds to take home. The “Transitioning into Kindergarten” event helps preschoolers adjust to a new school and is a great opportunity for families to learn about kindergarten, meet the staff and become familiar with the building and its procedures.

Soon-to-be Kindergarteners Invited to Popsicles on the Playground Aug. 24

Families with students entering kindergarten this fall are invited to join Westview Principal Mrs. Swalec or Mound

Park Principal Mrs. Griessel for Popsicles on the Playground on Wednesday, Aug. 24. The Westview event starts at 10 a.m. and the Mound Park event starts at 11:15 a.m. Children and parents will do an art activity, listen to storytellers, enjoy popsicles and play on the playground. Popsicles on the Playground is a fantastic way to meet other children and parents who will be attending kindergarten.

Preschool and Kindergarten Highlights

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Kindergarten Registration is Open

Families residing in the district are encouraged to register their child for kindergarten at any time. You can register

your child by visiting fitz.k12.mi.us to complete the online registration packet. Please call the FPS office at (586) 757-1750 or Westview’s main office at (586) 757-5520 if you have questions about the enrollment process.

The 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. We’re excited to welcome a new group of kindergartners this fall, and we’re looking forward to what the future holds for the future high school class of 2029!

Kindergarten Eligibility Information

Students who are 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016 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.

Schools of Choice Enrollment is Open

The Schools of Choice enrollment period is open until Sept. 9 for K-2 students who reside in Macomb County and for

kindergarteners outside 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 any of our schools. After applications are turned in, families who are approved will receive acceptance letters in the mail with instructions for registering.

Preschool and Kindergarten Highlights

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Westview WarehouseUpon completion of the 4th grade economics unit, students in

Mrs. Johnson’s, Mr. Mills’ and Mrs. Benson’s classrooms did a culminating project called “Westview Warehouse” in which the students created their own business to sell either a good or a service. They created a business plan, an advertisement and business stations. They learned various economic terms and advertising strategies and practiced their public speaking skills to “sell” their good or service to other 4th graders.

A month prior to the sale day, the students earned “Wolf Bucks” for various behaviors and rewards and used this money to purchase items from other businesses on the sale day. The students’ “profits” were amazing, and they had a blast from beginning to end. They used the profits from their businesses to then shop some more. The Westview Warehouse project teaches students about basic concepts of entrepreneurship and helps them apply the economic principles and terms they’ve been learning in class by putting them into practice.

Westview 5th Grade Principal AwardsEach 5th grade teacher chose one student from their

room that had achieved excellence in academics, attitude, citizenship, attendance and discipline. Congratulations to these outstanding students!

Mrs. Brady: Conrad Lupa

Mr. Kopp: Nura Chowdury

Mrs. Mahoney: Emad Munna

Mound Park 5th Grade Presidential Awards5th grade students were honored in June with Presidential

Awards for earning all A’s for 3rd through 5th grades and proficiency on all M-STEP state testing. Congratulations to these outstanding students!

Michael Williams

Samantha Sutter

Asaroon Yasser

Mound Park Students Raise $535 During Relay RecessRelay Recess has become a treasured tradition at Mound Park,

and students have been participating in it for the past seven years. This June, students raised $535 during Relay Recess to help support the American Cancer Society in its work to cure cancer.

The students participated in a series of spirit days to promote healthy habits. At the culminating event, they pledged to walk for a half-hour and participate in various activities.

Mound Park’s 5th Grade Clap OutMound Park 5th graders took “a walk of honor” on the last day

of school. The students started their journey in Mound Park by entering through the front doors, so it was only fitting that they end their journey by exiting through those same doors. As parents lined the street of Cyman and awaited the students’ exit, the 5th graders traveled through the halls one last time. The halls were lined by kindergarten through 4th grade students, who clapped as the 5th graders moved through the building. The 5th graders were joined by the office staff as they walked out of Mound Park’s front doors for the last time as elementary students. Exciting new experiences, friends, teachers and learning opportunities await them as they begin a new chapter at Chatterton Middle School this fall!

Mound Park Perfect AttendanceTwo-Year Perfect Attendance (2014-15 and 2015-16)Ashlyn Bolman (1st grade)

Deanna Lee (1st grade)

Rose Yang (2nd grade)

Brittney Mayle (5th grade)

Samantha Sutter (5th grade)

2015-16 School Year Perfect AttendanceAmerica Thornton (3rd grade)

Shajan Al-Shmariy (4th grade)

Tahmid Ambia (4th grade)

Nicholas Parker (4th grade)

Syed Toufiq (4th grade)

Samia Ambia (5th grade)

Nafisa Chowdhury (5th grade)

Tasnim Kashem (5th grade)

Danah Lee (5th grade)

Kiren Walker (3rd grade)

Asaroon Yasser (5th grade)

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Elementary Highlights

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Chatterton Highlights

Students Recognized at Honors Assemblies

Chatterton Middle School students were recognized at their grade-level’s honors assembly in early June. Students

were recognized for their achievements in the following categories: Honor Roll, All “A’s,” Citizenship, Attendance, Student Council, Honor Society and club memberships. The 8th grade students and their families were invited to an evening 8th Grade Celebration Dinner to honor their middle school years.

Perfect Attendance

Congratulations to these students for perfect attendance for all three years at Chatterton!

8th Grade Presidential AwardsPresidential Academic awards are given to students who

maintain a GPA of 3.0 (and above) and score a proficient rating on state testing in the areas of reading and math in grades 6-8. The Presidential Gold Award recipient is Stephanie Holmes and the Presidential Silver Award recipients are Joseph Agents and Mohsina Bagum.

6th Grade Husniyah Alam

Emily Gorospe

Demetrius Hagen

Dylan Phillips

Thomas Smith

7th Grade Saima Ambia

Paul Oro

^^ Colin Robinson

^^ Mohammed Shourov

8th Grade^^^ Joseph Agents

^^^ Tasnia Ahmed

^^^ Emily Bachi

Shimu Begum

Furhate Bhuiyan

Stephanie Holmes

Mason Vittitow

^^^ Three consecutive years

^^ Two consecutive years

Emily BachiJoseph Agents Tasnia Ahmed

Joseph AgentsStephanie Holmes Mohsina Bagum

Ishak Ahmed

Mohammed Ahmed

Tasnia Ahmed

Fawzia Alom

Emily Bachi

Farjana Begum

Tasfia Chowdhury

Jason Dubose

Stephanie Holmes

Sabrina Hussain

Farzana Israt

Sunmoon Jarin

Merna Mikha

Neeyah Mitchell

Nor Saleh

Sara Shamoon

Jade Stepp

Ryan Szafranic

Shainah Wilson

Celina Yang

8th Grade All “A’s”

8th graders are recognized by their departments based on academic achievement, GPA, overall citizenship and work ethic.

1. Art: Dominique Short and Victoria Oraczko

2. Chinese: Jason Dubose and Celina Yang

3. ELA: Reuben Lee and Emily Bachi

4. Math: Najeeb Hussain and Stephanie Holmes

5. Performing Arts: Reuben Lee (choir) and Stephanie Holmes (band)

6. Physical Education:William Lee and Jade Stepp

7. Science: Jason Dubose and Celina Yang

8. Social Studies:Davion Lyons and Merna Mikha

Department Awards

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RoboticsThe CMS Robotics teams had a successful year! Chatterton

students participated in FIRST Robotics for the second year, competing against other area middle schools. FIRST Robotics develops the next generation of innovators by teaching students about robotics and fostering the critical thinking skills and self-confidence they will need to succeed in the 21st-century job market. The dedicated students met after school and on the weekends and put in a lot of hard work, time and energy into a very rewarding season. Team 9572 placed second in tournament play and fourth overall at the Howell competition, and Team 9496 earned the determination award. Congratulations to these hardworking Chargers!

Team 9496Front row: Ms. Sylvester, Destiny Phillips, Celina Yang and Camden SchubringBack Row: Emily King, Javier Martinez, Merna Mikha, Brianna Daniels, Rizwan Hayder, Najeeb Hussain and Stephanie Holmes

Team 9572Front row: Mason Vittitow and Ernesto RamosBack Row: Ms. Sylvester,

Reuben Lee, Jordin Clark, Davion Lyons, Peter Chase, Marzia Tasnim and Emily Bachi

CMS Junior Honor SocietyThe new Junior Honor Society inducteesRow 1: Jeremy Shamer, Aiden Bachi, Peter Chase. Row 2: Maya Michajlyszyn,

Fahmida Rahman, Sumiea Laskar, Husniyah Alam, Afsheen Sarder, Nhahreen Chowdhury, Autumn Riley. Row 3: Anika Zaman, Andrea Heaton, Nabeeha Ali, Saima Ambia, D’Avirex Carter, Jade Stepp, Ishak Ahmed

The 2016 Junior Honor Society Row 1: Tazkira Amin, Reuben Lee, Jeremy Shamer, Aiden Bachi, Peter Chase, Akqib Hussain, David

Yokel, Stephanie Holmes. Row 2: Taspiya Begum, Shainah Wilson, Andrea Heaton, Maya Michajlyszyn, Fahmida Rahman, Sumiea Laskar, Husniyah Alam, Afsheen Sarder, Nhahreen Chowdhury, Kaylin Nielson, Autumn Riley, Emily King, Marzia Tasnim, Merna Mikha, Emily Bachi. Row 3: Megan Hampton, Nabeeha Ali, Saima Ambia, D’Avirex Carter, Brianna Daniels, Jade Stepp, Javier Martinez, Ishak Ahmed

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Graduating With Highest HonorsMehrin Ahmed

Winston Balmaceda

Khadiza Begum

Brent Bulgarelli

Michael Bunkley

Niema Dunson

Brooke Frizzell

Duncan Gombar

Aryn Hill

Md Hussain

Sumaiya Islam

Pronoye Kapali

Nishat Khanam

Alexander Kremhelmer

Maliha Latif

Seleah Looney

Sylvia Lupa

Najmun Nahar

Humaira Newaz

Veronica Pacho

Magdalena Peczek

Mohammed Saqib

Elizabeth Zuellig

Graduating With High HonorsNicholas Abernathy

Myara Allen

Jason Brewer

Brianna Dockery

Nabaa Fadhil

Connor Foerster-Reynolds

Nahida Haque

Sharon Hicks

Sequoyah Hill

Ke'airra Nelson

Mosammat Nipa

Rebecca Richards

Andi Slewo

Maruf Tushar

Nazir Ullah

Graduating With HonorsJordan Armstead

Hunter Bonk

Raynia Brown

Denilson Cabrera-Servin

Lauryn Darden

Nautica Davis

Asia'nae Davison

Janeen Dubiel

Sakib Elahi

Stephen Gregersen

Shajada Haque

Amelia Hunter

Abida Hussain

Anthony Jackson

Mohd Karim

Kamari Kimbrough

Phayhoung Lee

Tarae' Lee

Tommy Lee

Pavel Liforov

Natasha Lindsey

Haylee Litton

Minhag Manik

Thomas McCord

Aaron Mcginty

Sean Milton

Jasean Murray

Meema Noman

Sarah Page

Faith Paul

Cierrah Prather

Christopher Prisco

Sawem Sowkot

Kayla Stiltner

Bianca Tolbert

Michael Victory

Koua Vue

Carlnetta Wade

Bryana Watson

Ronise Williams

President’s AwardNicholas Abernathy

Mehrin Ahmed

Myara Allen

Winston Balmaceda

Khadiza Begum

Jason Brewer

Brent Bulgarelli

Michael Bunkley

Brianna Dockery

Niema Dunson

Nabaa Fadhil

Connor Foerster-Reynolds

Brooke Frizzell

Duncan Gombar

Nahida Haque

Sharon Hicks

Aryn Hill

Sequoyah Hill

Md Hussain

Sumaiya Islam

Pronoye Kapali

Nishat Khanam

Alexander Kremhelmer

Maliha Latif

Seleah Looney

Sylvia Lupa

Najmun Nahar

Ke'airra Nelson

Humaira Newaz

Mosammat Nipa

Veronica Pacho

Magdalena Peczek

Rebecca Richards

Mohammed Saqib

Andi Slewo

Maruf Tushar

Nazir Ullah

Elizabeth Zuellig

Department AwardsArt: Aryn Hill

Business Education: Elizabeth Zuellig

Communication Arts:Humaira Newaz

English:Connor Foerster-Reynolds

Foreign Language: Niema Dunson

Math: Christopher Prisco

Physical Education: Thomas McCord

Science: Duncan Gombar

Social Studies: Sylvia Lupa

Technology: Nazir Ullah

High School Highlights

Valedictorian and SalutatorianHumaira Newaz, Valedictorian

Humaira Newaz is Fitzgerald High School’s 2016 valedictorian with a cumulative GPA of 4.33. Humaira will be attending Michigan State University in the fall. She has earned numerous awards while attending FHS, including the Communication Arts Department Award and the WXYZ Brightest and Best.

In addition to these prestigious awards, Humaira participated in Student Council and was the president of both Actors Creating Theatre and the National Honors Society. Congratulations to Humaira on her achievements!

Sylvia Lupa, Salutatorian

Sylvia Lupa is Fitzgerald High School’s 2016 Salutatorian with a cumulative GPA of 4.29. Sylvia will be attending Central Michigan University in the fall. In addition to her academic success, she was the recipient of the 2016 Social Studies Department Award. While at FHS, Sylvia was the vice president of the

National Honors Society and a Band Council Representative. Congratulations to Sylvia on her achievements!

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Scholarships and AwardsAramark ScholarshipMichael Bunkley Nautica DavisDuncan GombarPronoye KapaliSylvia Lupa Thomas McCordJasean MurrayHumaira NewazRodney NewtonMagdalena PeczekJoseph ShepherdElizabeth Zuellig

Beating the Odds ScholarshipNoman MeemaJasean Murray

Fitzgerald Athletic Association ScholarshipNautica DavisThomas McCordAaron McGintyMagdalena PeczekJoseph Shepherd Michael VictoryBryana WatsonElizabeth ZuelligFitzgerald Band Booster ScholarshipBrooke Frizzell Anthony JacksonSylvia Lupa

Richard Snyder / Cal Webster ScholarshipMichael BunkleyNautica DavisJasean Murray Magdalena Peczek

Shane Griffin ScholarshipThomas McCordJoseph Shepherd

Stacey Bollan Memorial ScholarshipDuncan GombarElizabeth Zuellig

Oakland University’s University Recognition AwardSumaiya IslamPronoye KapaliHumaira NewazCierrah Prather

Oakland University’s Academic Achievement AwardMehrin Ahmed Sequoyah Hill

Oakland University’s Talented Scholar AwardDuncan Gombar

Macomb Daily Student of the WeekElizabeth Zuellig

WXYZ-TV Brightest & Best Humaira Newaz

Macomb Daily Macomb Secondary Principals All-Conference TeamMohammed Saqib

Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center Certificate for Academic ExcellenceWinston Balmaceda Brent Bulgarelli Mohammed SaqibElizabeth Zuellig

Perfect Attendance12th Grade Michael Bunkley^^ Duncan Gombar^^ Minhag Manik Najmun Nahar Malik Perry^^^ Dennis Sieg Jasim Uddin Nazir Ullah^^^^ Jonathan Walton

11th Grade Jamon Benson Nathan Beswick^^^ Sarah Butrus^^ Austin Ciesiolka^^^ Jacob Dalkert Beck Cierra Griffin^^^ Rebecca Holmes Sadia Jiban^^^ Kelli Kwiatkowski^^ Najon Moore^^^ Mazeda Perven Charity Sanders Afrah Seraz^^^ My Tran^^^ Nazim Ullah^^^ Kareem Wallace Robert Xiong^^^ Fahmida Yasmin

10th Grade Abid Ahmed Abdullah Al Mamun^^ Jacob Beswick Abdul Bhuiyan^^ Janee Brewer^^ Charles Brock Brendan Bruni ^^ Kyle Cook Jacari Hall ^^ Hannah Harvey Tahmina Islam^^ Curtis Jackson Alyssa Johnston Elijah Kaigler Josiah McDonald Amena Miah Zohura Rahman Lucinda Sutliff

9th Grade Donald ColemanTaye GhadialiMaxwell KnueMehdi Labib Tayshawn LarkinsJuan OropezaJordan WaltonHunter Wilson

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+** Nicholas James Abernathy

Jesharie Meriah Adams

+*** Mehrin Tabassum Ahmed

Mohammed Juned Ahmed

Savion Kevin Aldridge EL

** Myara Baby Allen

* Jordan LaRohn Armstead

Samuel Jonathan Ash

DaShaun Raymond Ashford

*** Winston Yitzack Balmaceda Jr

+*** Khadiza Begum

+ Madison Renee Black + DeLano Cassey Bolar

* Hunter Federick Bonk

Canidice Ariel Boyce

** Jason Robert Brewer

+ Joshua Morgan Brice

* Raynia Nicole Alantra Brown

Richard Scott Brown II

Natasha Marie Brunts

*** Brent Michael Bulgarelli

+*** Michael Alan Bunkley, Jr

+* Denilson Guadalupe

Cabrera Servin

Keymani Lashara Caldwell

TaJanae Imari Carver

+ Shahmeen Chowdhury

Shawn David Clement

Alison Danielle Clift

Theresa Chanell Clinkscales

Cardale Raquon Coleman

James Lenzy Craig

* Lauryn Lucille Darden

* Nautica Najaa Darcell Davis

* Asia'Nae Nichole Davison

Vanessa Delgado

+** Brianna Lynn Dockery

* Janeen Ann Lillian Dubiel

*** Niema Larecca Dunson

Marquiz'e Arby Edwards

* Sakib Araf Elahi

** Nabaa Mahmood Fadhil

Asia Alexis Ferrell

Brandon Lee Feuquay

+ Deja Keyonna Fields

** Connor William Foerster-Reynolds

Larry Earl Foster

+*** Brooke Lynn Frizzell

+ Terasha Roche' Fuqua

+ Alexandria Teresa

Virginia Giannini

** Andi Adrees Gilyana

+*** Duncan Mitcell Gombar

Ryan Johnnie Goodman

Shayna Joan Goodman

Stephanie Nicole Gossage

Albert Edward Graham

* Stephen William Gregersen

Soledad Gutierrez-Ortiz

** Nahida Haque

+ Rifa Haque

* Shajada Haque

Sharminara Haque

Selena Louise Hazard

** Sharon Shareese Hicks

+*** Aryn Lauren Serena Hill

** Sequoyah Marie Hill

Starr Marie Horsley

+* Amelia Eire Hunter

BreAnna Dee Huntsman

+* Abida Hussain

+*** MD Mahmud Hussain

Rayhan Hussain Saiful Islam

+*** Sumaiya Islam

* Anthony Devaughn Jackson

Brittany Alicia Jennings

DeAngelo Alexander Jefferson-Davis

Jeremy Keion Jones

+*** Pronoye Kapali

+* Mohd Rahatul Karim

+*** Nishat Khanam

Andrew Everette Kimball

+* Kamari Rebecca La'Shae Kimbrough

Robert Lewis King

*** Alexander Noah Kremhelmer

+ Amanda Adib Kryakus

+ Umama Akter Laskar

+*** Maliha Latif

Kai Dayle Lay

Beverly Pader Lee

* Phayhoung Lee

Sean Sawvyeej Lee

* Tarae' Asanae Lee

+* Tommy Lee

* Pavel Alekseevich Liforov

* Natasha Katrina Lindsey

* Haylee Marie Litton

*** Seleah Monae Looney

Joseph Lee Lowther

+*** Sylvia Michelle Lupa

* Minhag Ahmad Manik

Mary Elizabeth Mapes

Vanessa Renee Mathews

Vernon Martez Mauldin Jr

+* Thomas William McCord

Devetta Denise McCray

Rachel Annette McCree

Gemarro Dequan McDaniel

Willie Xavier McGaughy

* Aaron Brady McGinty

* Sean Michael Milton

Milan Davi' Minner

* JaSean Alantae Murray

+*** Najmun Nahar

** Ke'Airra Lee Nelson

+*** Humaira Tarannum Newaz

Rodney Tyler Newton

+** Mosammat Fatema Amin Nipa

+ Harim Noman

+* Meema Noman

Alicia Marie Nunn

Elizabeth Daphne Ochoa

Genifer Outhaipathouma

+*** Veronica Gorgis Pacho

* Sarah Josephine Page

* Faith Marie Paul

+*** Magdalena Adrianna Peczek

Macarlis Franklin Pender

Angel Christian Perry

Malik Rashad Deloyd Perry

* Cierrah BryAnn Prather

* Christopher James Prisco

+ Ashley Lynn Purvis

Tuhina Rahman

Jordan Rae Rainey

+ Orlando Jay Ramsey Jr.

** Rebecca Lynn Richards

Patricia DeAndreas Ridgeway

+ Samia Ferdous Rime

Chase Michael Roach

Myra Alexis Robinson

Chassidy Marie Rooney

Shane Shiloh Ross

Syed Abu Saleh

+ Donovan D'Andre Sanders

+*** Mohammed Adibus Saqib

Abdul Jabbar Shajad

Arlena Jean Shamily

Joseph Le'Anthony Shepherd

+ Dennis Jerome Sieg Jr

+* Sawem Sowkot

Christopher Lee Sparkman

* Kayla Lynn Stiltner

John Charles Stokes

Shawn Terrell Sylvester

Auriel Estelle Taylor

Calvin Devone Thompson

Victoria Elizabeth Thompson

+* Bianca Lynn Tolbert

** Maruf Ahmed Tushar Jasim Uddin

+** Nazir Hussain Ullah

+* Michael Bryce Victory

* Koua Michael Vue

* Carlnetta Brianna Wade

Jonathan Tyler Walton

* Bryana Crystal Watson

Amari Alontae-David Whitted

Rodricka Cimmeya Wilkins

Davon Jamal Williams

* Ronise Shaynell Williams

Armod DeAngelo Winn

Nathan Condy Woods

Selina Rosemarie Zeeton

+*** Elizabeth Ann Zuellig

Congratulations to the Class of 2016!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.

*** Highest Honors (3.75+ GPA)

** High Honors (3.50 – 3.74 GPA)

* Honors (3.00 – 3.49 GPA)

+ National Honor Society

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High School Highlights

Fitzgerald Virtual Academy GraduatesCongratulations to our 2016 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.

FHS Auto Tech Program Receives $10,000 Grant from Ingersoll Rand Foundation

This May, the FHS automotive technology program was awarded $10,000 in grant funding from Ingersoll Rand to improve

classrooms and upgrade equipment for students in automotive technology programs. The funds will also be used for supplies, instructor training and curriculum. Ingersoll Rand is a global leader in power tools and the Official Power Tools of NASCAR®.

Automotive technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and employers prefer to hire automotive technicians and mechanics that have completed a formal training program — such as the one at FHS.

FHS Band Teacher Named Quarterfinalist for National Music Educator Award

For the third consecutive year, Brian Roelandt has been named among the nation’s top 290 educators to qualify for the 2017 Music Education Award presented by the GRAMMY Foundation and The Recording Academy. More than 3,300 nominations were submitted from all 50 states, and he is one of only 14 educators selected from Michigan. The educators are selected from U.S. public and private schools at all grade levels, ranging from kindergarten through college

Fifteen semifinalists will be announced in September, and the top honoree will be invited to attend the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony and a range of GRAMMY Foundation events. We wish Mr. Roelandt the best of luck!

“These students are the future of the automotive technology industry. Ingersoll Rand is proud to support technical education for students that prepares them for success and enhances job readiness.” — Donny Simmons, President of Ingersoll Rand Power Tools

Rashida Ahmed

Danae Cullens

Charlie Gant

Brittany Heaton

Bonnie Keeton

Kayla Kick

Josh Klug

Zoe Lopo

Rachel McCracken

Sarah McDowell

Antonio Norris

Na’driel Pittman

Mariah Samples

Mirralyn Stables

Anthony Suliaman

Steven Suliaman

Korrin Tackett

Shaylin Whitney

Alexis Ward

“Brian Roelandt is a fine example of excellence in music education, and we’re proud to see him receive recognition on a national scale. Brian’s dedication to music education is a critical component of our mission to provide students with a well-rounded education in the arts and sciences.” — Superintendent Barbara VanSweden

“Congrats Mr. Roelandt - You are the Best” — Laura Lang

“CONGRATULATIONS MR. ROELANDT!” — Al Sich

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Exciting Renovations to Chatterton Middle SchoolCrews have been hard at work this summer on the Chatterton

renovations, which kicked off after students left for summer break. This summer’s improvements include a new location for the main office to improve safety for students and staff, a more-clearly designated front entrance and energy-efficient lighting for after-school and evening events. The renovations are the first phase of a multi-year renovation plan for Chatterton.

The main office is being moved from the center of the building to the front entrance, which will make the office more accessible to parents and allow office staff to monitor the flow of visitors. During the school day, visitors will have to pass through the office before entering the interior of the school, making the building even safer for students and staff.

Additional improvements include dividing the former home economics classroom into four new classroom spaces to better utilize the space and improving the exterior façade of the planetarium that is visible from the driveway off of Ryan Road.

The renovations to Chatterton are funded through a voter-approved sinking fund, which is a limited property tax collected to fund major repairs and renovations to district school buildings. The tax is levied each year, and the revenue generated from it is used to address urgent building improvements identified by the school district. The Board of Education approved $1 million for the renovations back in March.

Fitzgerald: Looking Forward to the Future

“These exciting renovations will transform the look and feel of Chatterton, making the building even safer and more inviting for parents and visitors.” — Chatterton Principal Laurie Fournier

“We’re excited to make our front entrance more attractive and improve the flow of traffic in and out of our building. The excitement and anticipation around these renovations thus far has been palpable.” — Chatterton Principal Keith Tonn

Employment OpportunitiesFitzgerald Public Schools is always searching for qualified individuals to substitute in our district, including:

• Substitute teachers

• Substitute paraprofessionals

• Substitute office support staff

• Substitute custodians

• Substitute bus drivers

For more information, contact the Human Resource Department at (586) 757-1751.

Key Dates• FHS Spartan Day: Tuesday, Aug. 23

- 9th grade: 8-9:30 a.m.- 10th grade: 9:30-11 a.m.- 11th grade: Noon-1:30 p.m.- 12th grade: 1:30-3 p.m.

• CMS 6th Grade Orientation: Monday, Aug. 29- 9:30-11 a.m.

• Community Fair: Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at Chatterton

• First Day of School (half-day): Tuesday, Sept. 6

• First Full Day of School: Wednesday, Sept. 7

• FHS Homecoming Festivities: Saturday, Oct. 8- Parade: 11 a.m.- Game: 1 p.m.

Board of Education Meetings for 2016-2017All meetings take place at 7 p.m. at the FHS

Automotive and Pre-Engineering Technology Institute located at 23200 Ryan Rd. The meetings for

the 2016-2017 year are July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9,

March 2, March 16, April 13, May 11, May 25, June 8 and June 22.

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

Early Childhood: (586) 757-3343

Mound Park Elementary School: (586) 757‐7590

Westview Elementary School: (586) 757‐5520

Chatterton Middle School: (586) 757‐6650

Fitzgerald High School: (586) 757‐7070

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 that Fitzgerald Public Schools has to offer their child? Share this with them!

The Schools of Choice enrollment period is open until Sept. 9 for K-2 students who reside in Macomb County and for kindergarteners outside 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 any of our schools. After applications are turned in, families who are approved will receive acceptance letters in the mail with instructions for registering.

Our Class of 2016 graduates earned more than $800,000 scholarships! 137 of our graduates are going to college, 10 to trade schools and 4 into military service. We’re proud of their accomplishments and look forward to hearing about their continued success!

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