Message from the Principal - Flushing Community Schools

FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOL, JASON MELYNCHEK, PRINCIPAL

S P EC IAL P O IN TS O F IN TE R ES T: 

Musical Concerts

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Driver Education

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Senior Class Info

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Yearbook Information

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Moms Who Care

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Spring Play

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Additional Days of School

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PRIDE, PASSION AND A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE  INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Graduation Info

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Art/Music/Prom

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Testing Out

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Driver Education

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“Bad Auditions by 3 Bad Actors” Top Students of 2017

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Yearbook

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Transportation Variances

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Moms Who Care

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Important Dates

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Message from the Principal Dear Parents, We are reaching the homestretch of the 20162017 school year with the end of the third marking period; there are only nine weeks of learning remaining in this school year. Our students, with the exception of our seniors, will return from Spring Break and will be involved in testing during the week of April 10th. Please refer to the schedule on page four of this newsletter for more information regarding the upcoming state testing. Our counseling staff has been busy verifying student course requests for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents and students often like to make specific requests for teachers, but it is not possible to honor requests for specific teachers. However, parents can submit a written request if they would like their child NOT to be scheduled with a specific teacher. We will only honor those requests from parents if their student, or a sibling of the student, already had that teacher and had a less-thanpositive experience with that teacher. All requests are to be submitted to me in writing or via email at [email protected] no later than Friday, May 5, 2017. If a request is sent via email, parents will receive email verification that their email has been received. With the end of the school year in sight, some teens may begin to mentally check out. It is important that students remain focused on their studies and finish the school year as strongly as they began the year. A key component is for students to continue to effectively manage their time. Students should remember to: develop a weekly schedule; create a study plan; make good use of extra time; limit the

amount of time lost on social media, video games, etc.; and, most importantly, make the most of their time in school. By following these suggestions on appropriate time management, students should be able to remain focused and finish the year in a positive fashion. Our students continue to excel in many aspects, including academic competitions, athletics, music, and other related school events. We do our best to publicize these successes on our school’s FaceBook and Twitter pages. Be sure to “Like” Flushing High School on FaceBook. We have exceeded over 2,000 who have “liked” Flushing High School and follow Flushing High School on Twitter @FlushingMIHS. By being connected on social media, students and parents can be up-to-date on Flushing High School information. I would like to wish everyone a successful completion of the 2016-2017 school year. It is our hope that the school year will end in a productive, smooth and safe fashion.

Sincerely,

Jason Melynchek Principal

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Graduation 2017 Reminders Seniors’ Last Day:

Senior Commencement Ceremony:

High School is OVER for the 2017 graduates at the end of the day May 24, 2017. The process of finalizing the list of 2017 graduates is already underway. Counselors will notify parents and students as soon as possible of any senior who does not qualify for graduation.

Seniors should be at The Whiting by 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Auditorium doors open at 2:15 p.m., and seating is on a first come, first served basis. Commencement will begin at 3:00 p.m. Remember: admission of family and guests is absolutely limited to ticket holders only! There can be NO EXCEPTIONS!

ART EXHIBITION . You are invited to view the art exhibits of Flushing students from the elementary schools, middle school, and high school. The Annual Flushing Art Exhibition takes place on Monday, May 22nd, 6:00-8:30 pm; Tuesday May 23th, 9:00-3:00 & 6:00-8:30 pm in the high school gymnasium. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how talented our students are!

PROM INFORMATION Prom 2017 will be held at The Birch Run Expo Center of Birch Run on May 13th. Tickets will be on sale from April 24th through May 10th . The cost will be $30.00 per person if purchased in advance, or $40 at the door. A guest pass is required for all non-Flushing students. Guest passes must be completed and submitted to the Attendance Office by April 28th. Chaperones are needed. Please contact [email protected] if you are able to chaperone.

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT The High School Music Department will celebrate Fine Arts Week with the following performances: Monday, May 22nd Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm Thursday, May 18th Band Concert, 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 23rd Choir Concert, 7:00 pm

Driver Education The 2017 Driver Education Level I program runs June 13 through June 30. Classes will be held Monday through Friday & two Saturdays. Individual student schedules will be posted in the Attendance Office window starting Monday, April 24th. The $315 registration fee deadline was Thursday, March 24th. This fee includes both Segment I and Segment II, taken later during the school year.

TESTING OUT: Under the State of Michigan’s Michigan Curriculum Law, testing out is an option available to any student who can demonstrate that he/she meets or exceeds the content expectations associated with a specific course. By earning a qualifying score of 78% or higher on a course’s assessment(s), a student can test out of the course and receive credit for that course. This credit, while counting toward graduation, does not impact a student’s grade point average; the student will receive credit but not a grade for the course. Parents of students wishing to test out must submit a request in writing or via email to deborah.goldstein@flushingschool s.org by Monday, April 17. Please be sure to include the student’s name and the name of the course(s) the student wishes to attempt to test out of. In early May, students will receive information regarding what they should know and any work they must complete in advance of the testout process. Testouts will occur in June. Specific dates and times for testouts will be included in the information students receive in May.

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“Bad Auditions by Bad Bad Actors” It’s the last play of the year! The Flushing High School students proudly present Ian McWethhy's comedy, “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors.” What happens when a new director has one day to find the leads for a community theater production of Romeo and Juliet? Chaos! Especially when the audition pool includes extreme method actors, performers who can't control their emotions and one woman who may or may not think she's a cat just to name a few! This hilarious comedy will bring you to the last place you'd ever want to be...behind the doors of a casting session.

Come see "Bad Auditions by Bad Actors" at Flushing High School for only $5.00 on Friday, May 12th at 7:30 P.M., A matinee performance at 12 P.M. on Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14 at 2:30 P.M. at the Auditorium. th

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DROP-OFF/PICK-UP When dropping your child off in the morning or picking up your child in the afternoon at the main entrance of the high school, please keep the following in mind: Drop-off and pick-up should be done in the lefthand lane of the parking lot. Please keep the right-hand lane clear to accommodate through traffic. This is also a safety concern as we do not want students walking in front of cars that are in the left-hand lane, especially in the morning when it is still dark. Thank you for helping us with this issue and keeping our students safe.

YEARBOOK If you haven’t ordered the 2016-17 yearbook yet, you can still do so. Please have your child bring in a check for $80 made out to Flushing High School and drop it off to Mr. Daniels in room 500, or order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. The deadline for ordering is May 24th, so reserve your copy today. Senior parents, we have a few spots open for our Proud Parent Ads. If interested, please go to www.flushingyearbook.com for details. Space is on a first-come, first-served basis.

TRANSPORTATION VARIANCES 2017-2018 If you require your child to ride a different bus than their home bus route for 2017-2018 school year, you must complete a Request for Transportation Variance form. The 2017-18 variances will be available in early May, 2017. Please watch for more info to come. REMINDER: You must complete a new Transportation Variance each year. Variances are not carried over year to year.

TOP STUDENTS FOR 2017: When the students in the Class of 2017 completed their seventh semester at Flushing High School in January, 51 percent had earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above. The competition for the traditionally celebrated TOP ACADEMIC Students has been very intense. In fact, we find that in the 2017 graduation class, 17 students have earned a cumulative GPA of 4.00 or above! The following students are being recognized as the TOP STUDENTS FOR 2017: Leighton J. Chappell

Justin O. Cotton

Marrisa A. Cox

Ethan J. Dupuis

Samantha L. Holmes

Julia A. Ishak

Amanda S. Jaster

Stewart T. Manges

Lindsey K. Miller

Morgan L. Raup

Adam J. Salomon

Myles L. Siglin, II

Andrew J. Todd

Nicholas R. Warren

Logan R. Willette

Carson A. Wilson

Samantha M. Yancho

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March 31 April 3-7 April 10 April 10 April 11 April 11 April 12 April 17 April 18 April 18 & 19 April 19 April 26 May 1 May 1 May 3 TBD May 10 May 12,13 & 14 May 13 May 16 May 22 May 18 May 22 & 23 May 23 May 23 May 24 May 29 June 2 June 4 June 4 June 5 June 12, 13 & 14 June 14 June 16 TBD

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER No School Spring Break Classes Resume Athletic Booster Meeting 7:00 p.m. HS Library Band Boosters Meeting 7:00 p.m. HS Library SAT Assessment-Refer to Testing Schedule below PSAT & Work Keys Assessment-Refer to Testing Schedule below Testout Requests Due 3:00 p.m. Moms Who Care Meeting 7:00 p.m. HS Library M-STEP Testing—Block Schedule– Refer to Testing Schedule below Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. Elms Elementary Early Dismissal 1:04 p.m. Athletic Booster Meeting 7:30 p.m. HS Library NHS Induction Ceremony 7:00 p.m. HS Auditorium Alice’s Restaurant 7:00 p.m. HS Auditorium Band Booster Meeting 7:00 p.m. HS Library Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. Springview Elementary ―Bad Auditions by Bad Actors‖ HS Auditorium Prom 8:00—11:00 p.m. Birch Run Expo Center Moms Who Care Meeting 7:00 p.m. HS Library Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m. HS Auditorium Band Concert 7:00 p.m. HS Auditorium Flushing Art Exhibition varied times, see article HS Gymnasium Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. ECC Seniors’ Last Day 2:48 p.m. No School/Memorial Day Senior Graduation Rehearsal 1:00 p.m. Whiting Auditorium Graduation Commencement 3:00 p.m. Whiting Auditorium Senior Celebration 8:30 p.m. Athletic Booster Meeting 7:30 p.m. HS Library Final Exams 1/2 Days of School-AM only 11:14 a.m. Last Day of School for FHS-AM only/End of 2nd Semester—11.14 a.m. Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. Admin. Building Band Booster Meeting 7:00 p.m. HS Library

Testing Schedule April 11 April 12 April 18 April 19

SAT Assessment 11th Grade Only– Dismissal @ end of test (approx. 12:30-1:00 p.m.) No School for grades 9, 10, 12 1st-3rd hr-9th & 10th Grades PSAT Assessment; 1/2 day classes beginning @ 11:45 a.m. 1st-3rd hr-11th Grade Work Keys Assessment; 1/2 day classes beginning @ 11:45 a.m. 12th Grade Report to the Auditorium at 8:00 a.m. M-STEP Testing– 1st, 3rd, 5th hrs. All Students attend a full day M-STEP Testing– 2nd, 4th, 6th hrs. All Students attend a full day

The Art Department is looking for some items that you may

Moms Who Care:

Our National Art Honor Society students will be again holding an “Art Chair” silent auction. The auction will be held at the Annual Art Show on May 22nd & 23rdh. These are repurposed chairs that have been individually painted into a piece of art by students.

Senior Celebration will be held on Sunday, June 4th. Parents should have already received the registration form in the mail; if you have not, you may pick up a form in the main office. Registration deadline is May 19th to secure the $40 event fee; after May 19th, the cost is $75. Parents or adult family members and friends are needed to chaperone this event at Saginaw Valley State University or for working registration at FHS. If you are willing to help chaperone, please contact Sonja Walter at 810-6914966. If you are willing to help work registration, please contact Karen Howe at 810-252-2679. We need many volunteers to make this a successful event for our graduates. There are two more meetings scheduled for the 2016 - 2017 school year, April 18th and May 16th. We encourage all parents to join us.

be willing to donate. They are accepting muslin, plastic containers, any vintage cameras, buttons, ribbon, yarn, canvas, batting, old brushes, and CHAIRS on any age and/or size. (Even if the chairs are broken, we repair them.) If you have any of these items you are willing to donate, please contact Mrs. Yvonne Fil or Mrs. Dori DeVuyst.