March 1 - Ferndale Public Schools

F e r n d a l e 

S c h o o l S 

enews 

March 1, 2013 

Keep up with upcoming 

school, community events 

• Stop by Dino’s every Thursday to benefit the FHS 

Marching Band! 

• Ferndale Reads 2013: Feb-March. Pick up a full 

schedule of events at Ferndale Public Library. 

Free copies of Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut 

available. 

• Ferndale Musical Boosters present the FHS Spring 

Musical, “The Sound of Music” @ FHS March 16, 17, 

22, 23, 24. 

• 2013 March into Transition: Learn about mental 

health, vocational rehabilitation, and 

community resources, March 7, 13, 14 @ 6 p.m. 

• American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Kick Off 

Party, March 19, 6 p.m., FHS 

• Understanding the Changes in Grades 7-11 

Math: March 20, 6 p.m., FHS Media Center 

See all event flyers in the ebackpack 

page of our website. [Click on folder>] 

The Sound of Music 

premiers March 16 at FHS 

enews 

will feature a 

different photo 

each week. See 

our schools' 

photo gallery at 

www.ferndaleschools.org 

Strategic Plan - Your Opportunity to 

Contribute to the Future of the District 

Focus groups have been planned for several school groups to give parents and 

community members an opportunity to share their views about the Ferndale 

Schools with the Strategic Planning consultants from Project Innovations. In 

March, the focus groups planned include parents of students at the elementary 

schools, elected officials from the district’s four municipalities, realtors and Ferndale 

Chamber members, and school improvement team members. Plans are also underway, in 

collaboration with the Ferndale Schools African-American Parent Network, to host a focus 

group for the African-American community in April. See page two for the schedule of 

upcoming focus groups. 

We want to know what you think survey: There will also be an opportunity for 

individuals to participate in a survey that will contribute information for the Strategic Plan. 

In partnership with the School Improvement Team, the Strategic Plan Steering Committee 

is requesting that individuals from the community at-large (not district parents or 

employees) complete a survey on the school climate. The Community Survey is accessible 

via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2Y5MY8Z 

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Local Celeb! 

Congratulations to Director of 

Food Services Reggie Holden who 

is this year’s winner of the “Modern 

Man Best Dressed” contest at Cliff 

Bell’s. 

He won, by unanimous decision. 

The contest was hosted by the 

Michigan Fash Fest. 

From The Detroit News: http:// 

www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs. 

dll/article?AID=/201303010100/ 

ENT09/303010353 

Strategic Plan & Focus Groups, continued. 

The Community Survey (link on previous page) is also a required component of the 

Ferndale Schools districtwide School Improvement Team process, and is mandated 

by Title I grant funding. The feedback from the community at-large is important 

to understand the impact the district has on the community, the involvement of 

community members with the district, and the views of the community toward the 

district. 

Focus Groups for the Strategic Plan 

Participating in a focus group may be one of the most important contributions parents 

make to their children’s education and the future of the Ferndale Schools. Please share 

the information below and invite others from your school or group to participate in 

the upcoming Focus Groups as part of the district’s Strategic Plan process. 

Kennedy Parents 

Monday, March 11 3:30-5 pm Kennedy Cafeteria 

Coolidge/Roosevelt Parents – Open Classroom 

Tuesday, March 12 6-7:30 pm Roosevelt Media Center 

Coolidge/Roosevelt Parents – Traditional Program 

Tuesday, March 12 7:30-9 pm Roosevelt Media Center 

Realtors & Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Breakfast 

Tuesday, March 19 8-9:30 am Ferndale High School Media Center 

African-American Parent Network 

Thursday, April 18 6-8:30 pm Ferndale High School 


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[Remembering Our Students] 

UHS students remember classmate Sammuel Lee II 

Ferndale Schools community is mourning the loss of a University High School student 

who died as the result of an accident over the midwinter break. Sammuel Lee II was 

a senior at UHS with plans to study electrical/computer engineering at one of several 

colleges where he had been accepted. UHS students and staff gathered at school over 

the break to remember him with the support of grief counselors from Common Ground 

Sanctuary. The students made a memory banner that was presented to Sammuel’s parents 

at his funeral. The University High School community has established a memorial fund 

to support Sammuel’s funeral expenses. Donors can contribute via the Sammuel Lee II 

Memorial Fund through the Pay Schools system on the district homepage. 

FHS loses two alumnae 

Erika (Dixon) Minchey graduated from FHS in 1993 and recently passed away 

from brain cancer. A memorial fund for Erika, who left behind a husband and four 

daughters, is online at http://www.gofundme.com/SUPPORTFTC. 

Melissa Balogh, who was a member of the FHS Class of 2009, passed away suddenly 

this past week. Memorial contributions for Melissa may be made to the family 

to help with funeral expenses, as well as Crystal Conference Center and Central 

Woodward Christian Church. 


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[Feb. 25 Board Meeting Highlights] 

UHS Kitchen Remodeling 

Roosevelt Kitchen Remodeling 

HVAC, kitchen improvements 

slated for UHS, Roosevelt 

Improvements at Roosevelt Primary and University High Schools were 

presented at the last Board of Education meeting on Feb. 25, by Bill 

Weinrauch of TMP Associates, Inc. Slated improvements include a fullservice 

kitchen and new HVAC throughout Roosevelt, with the exception 

of the kindergarten room which received air conditioning from the 1995 

bond improvements. 

University High School’s storage rooms will be transformed into a fullservice 

kitchen, allowing the staff to prepare food onsite and offer more 

choices. The UHS gym will also be air conditioned. 

Both Roosevelt and UHS kitchens will have a “servery” area for students 

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Roosevelt Mechanical Upgrade 

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to enter and receive their food. (See the architectural renderings) 

Bids for Ferndale High School renovations were also recently opened. The 

bids were well within budget and the architects and construction teams 

will begin reviewing the applications for presentation to the Citizens Bond 

Oversight and Operations Committees in March. 

FHS auditorium, Commons improvements planned 

The Board approved plans for the bidding of remodeling projects for 

Ferndale High School’s Commons area and auditorium. The plans and 

estimates were reviewed by the Citizens Bond Oversight and Operations 

Committees and by Bill Weinrauch of TMP Associates, Inc. and Jeff Hamilton 

of the Auch Company. The projects include ceiling asbestos abatement, 

replacement of ceilings and lighting, mechanical upgrades and air 

conditioning, auditorium remodeling, natatorium upgrades, main office 

remodeling, Commons guardrail replacement, and carpet replacement. 


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“We understand that 

students are not just 

disabled from 8 to 

3 pm. We want to 

support them and 

their parents with the 

understanding their 

care is 24/7” —Ray Locke 

Executive Director, Special Education 

Special Education Update 

Ray Locke, the Special Education Director for the District, gave an update on the 

department’s programs and services offered to the Ferndale Public Schools’ students 

from birth to age 26. Click Here to access Locke’s PowerPoint presentation posted on 

the district Publications Page. 

Special education offers a variety of programs within and outside of the district, 

with student services ranging from teacher consultation to a full-time special 

education classroom placement. The Special Education Department operates under 

the philosophy that special education as a service, and not a place. 

Special Education program eligibility and the range of services are determined 

by an Individual Education Program (IEP) team. The IEP team must include the 

student’s parent, if the student is a minor, the general education teacher and a 

special education teacher or service provider. In addition, the team may include the 

building administrator, the Director of Special Education, the school psychologist, 

an advocate or other person the parent requests be present, and other special 

education ancillary staff. Locke said, “I always recommend parents bring along 

another pair of ears to an IEP meeting because the information is so complex.” 

Ancillary staff includes speech therapists, the school psychologist, physical 

therapist, occupational therapist, school social worker and, occasionally, consultants 

from Oakland Schools, the Oakland County Intermediate School District. 

Students who are in a full-time district special education program are typically 

mainstreamed into general education classes for small portions of their day based 

on the student’s needs. Students who have disabilities which require a great deal of 

support may attend school outside of the district in a program known as a centerbased 

program. 


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2012 MEAP Results show District Improvements 

Barbara Evoe, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, made a presentation 

reviewing the 2012 MEAP results for Ferndale Schools students in grades 3-9 at the 

February Board of Education meeting. Her report, Understanding the 2012 MEAP 

Results, is posted on the district website. Click here to access on the Publications Page. 

Evoe stressed that the district’s goal on standardized testing is to show continuous 

improvement and beat the odds. She outlined the district’s scores for all students, and 

then drilled down to focus on students who are socio-economically disadvantaged. 

For these students, no matter which district they attend, statistically they are 

‘expected’ to test at a particular rate. This “linear trend line” for MEAP performance is 

90% accurate at predicting how students will score as a district, or group. However, 

in Ferndale, Evoe said: “We are outperforming predicted outcomes on reading, math, 

and writing for socioeconomically disadvantaged students. We are beating the odds.” 

Pauline Nagle, the District’s Coordinator of Elementary Instruction, added: 

“Individual potential has been a big focus for us. High quality instruction in the 

classroom has been a huge emphasis.” She also noted that the District has been 

conducting professional development on the new Common Core Curriculum 

standards, and conducting strategic planning for students following analysis of the 

results. 

“We believe Data Teams will impact next year’s scores,” said Evoe. “Principals have 

received data early this year, so they have additional time to review and identify 

very targeted priority areas.” The Data Teams meet during the district’s School 

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Improvement Mondays which began last September. Data Teams are collaborative 

teams of teachers, principals and instructional leaders who focus on improving 

teaching and learning for every student. They meet to review student achievement 

data and prescribe instructional practices and interventions to address specific needs. 

Nagle also believes the computer-based program, Success Maker, at the elementary 

and middle school levels is starting to make a positive impact on students. Nagle says 

students must be on grade level for reading to do well on all of the tests. Science and 

social studies scores indicated areas in need of further focus going forward. 

“We are 

outperforming the 

county on reading for 

socioeconomically 

disadvantaged 

students. We are 

beating the odds in 

reading.” —Barb Evoe 

Executive Director, Curriculum 

Linear Trend Line Showing 

MEAP Expectations 

X Ferndale 

X 

X Level at which students are expected 

to test based on socioeconomic level. 

X Level of actual achievement by 

Ferndale students higher than expected. 

Beating the odds. 


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IMPORTANT 

PARENT MEETING 

Understanding the 

Changes in Grades 7-11 Math 

Parents of current 7th-11th Graders are invited to learn 

critical changes/information on how math is changing 

and how you can support your student. 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 

6:30 p.m. 

FHS Media Center 

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

Student Testing | Curriculum | Requirements 

PRESENTERS: 

Susan Clippert, K-12 Math Coordinator 

Tom Maes, 7-12 Instructional Lead Math Teacher 

Questions? 

Call the Office of Curriculum and Instruction 

248/586-8666 

Your 

Child will be 

rewarded for 

your 

attendance! 

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FHS students 

tour Spain 

Ten Ferndale High School students 

studying Spanish recently 

arrived back from their February 

trip to Spain. The students, who 

are all in Spanish 3 or higher and 

in good academic standing, traveled 

with FHS Spanish Teacher 

Julia Lopiccolo and 2004 FHS 

Graduate Janelle Wolak (who 

was on the first FHS trip to Spain 

in 2003). Students visited the 

Royal Palace and the Reina Sofia 

Modern Art Museum initially and 

enjoyed a traditional tapas dinner 

and walked around Madrid. 

Throughout the week, they lived 

with host families in Sesena near 

Toledo. They attended school 

and went sightseeing with the 

host families. Near the end of 

their trip, the students traveled 

to El Escorial, a monastery where 

the royalty of the Spanish crown 

are buried. They then went to 

Segovia to see El Alacasar, castle 

and the Roman aqueduct. The 

travelers spent about a year 

fundraising and six afterschool 

study sessions to prepare for the 

trip. 


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Board of Ed approved 

Resolution for Joe Mahan 

The Board of Education approved a special 

resolution for Joe Mahan for his 65 years of 

service as the “Voice of the Eagles” during FHS 

athletic events. The Scoring Table at the FHS 

gym was also named in his honor. 

FHS Athletic Director Shaun Butler, organized 

a recognition ceremony for Mr. Mahan during 

halftime of the Feb. 15 Boys Varsity Basketball 

game. Mr. Mahan’s family was there for the 

presentation and retired FHS principal Herb 

Ivory, Superintendent Gary Meier, and Butler 

each spoke about his years of dedication and 

service to Ferndale Schools and the community. 

Ferndale Schools honors 

Joe Mahan 

“The Voice of the Eagles” 

Joe Mahan, known locally as the Voice of the Eagles, has been the public address announcer for 

Ferndale athletic events since 1947 and has been honored for his distinguished 65-year career. 

Accolades include the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association with their 

2002 Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Mahan, a 1944 graduate of Ferndale’s Lincoln High School, 

also supervised the summer baseball program for 25 years, and served as a charter member of the 

Ferndale Sports Booster Club. He has been honored twice with recognition on Ferndale High School’s 

Wall of Honor for his years of dedicated service. He retired from the Detroit Public Schools in 1989 after 

a 38-year career as a teacher, counselor, and principal. He and his wife Barbara are renowned for their 

gardens and plantings that beautify the community near their home and in Roosevelt-Geary Park. 

Because of his dedication to our students, Ferndale High School’s Hansen Stadium press was named in 

his honor in 2005: The Joe Mahan Press Box – Home of the Voice of the Eagles. 

We are so fortunate Joe and 

Barbara Mahan chose 

Ferndale to be their community. 

Not only has Joe been our 

legendary announcer, but with 

Barbara by his side, they have 

served our neighborhoods and 

our students for many years. It is 

fitting that after a life of creating 

unique opportunities to honor 

and recognize others, Joe is being 

honored in turn for his legacy by 

the Ferndale Schools. I personally 

extend my appreciation to Joe 

and Barbara Mahan for their service 

to students and our district. 

— Gary Meier 

Ferndale Public Schools 

Superintendent 

Thank you Joe (and Barbara) 

Mahan for everything you have 

done for Ferndale Athletics, 

student/athletes, and the entire 

Ferndale Community, in general. 

It was a pleasure to work as clock 

operator, at your scorer’s table for 

so many years at FHS JV/V home 

contests. I learned a lot (quickly) 

and you made sure of that! Your 

honor of receiving the prestigious 

MIAAA Forsythe Award for 

Distinguished Service was welldeserved. 

What a career! Thank 

you and best of luck, Joe and the 

Mahan clan. 

— Robert Francis 

FMS Assistant Principal 

Joe Mahan is synonymous with 

Ferndale Basketball. There is not 

an official, opposing coach or 

true fan who has not enjoyed a 

positive experience in their time 

with Joe. He and his wife Barb 

were incredibly selfless in their 

support for Ferndale High School 

and the athletic department. 

The legendary status that Joe 

has achieved is well-earned and 

he will never be forgotten as, 

“The Voice of the Eagles.” 

— Shaun Butler 

District Athletic Director 


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FHS Highlights 

• Girls Varsity Basketball - FHS was 

victorious over UHS in the district 

championship on March 1. The two 

district teams became finalists after UHS 

defeated Southfield Academy Thursday 

night; and FHS defeated Hazel Park. 

Congrats to all these hard-working 

athletes on a great season. 

• Eric Bird, FHS senior wrestler, qualified 

for the State Championship Meet this 

weekend at the Palace of Auburn Hills. 

• The Boys basketball team enjoyed a 

thrilling one-point victory over Oak Park 

Tuesday on 63-62 

• All spring sports begin their seasons 

on Monday, March 11. Spring sports 

include boys and girls track, girls softball, 

boys baseball, girls tennis, boys golf and 

girls soccer. For more information have 

them contact Shaun Butler or Theresa 

Burnham at 248/586-8740. 

[Athletics] 

Senior Night, Hockey team ends season 19-6 

The Berkley-Ferndale Unified hockey team recently celebrated a win against 

Avondale AND Senior Night. Rob MacDonald was goalie for the game and secured his 

fourth win. The team’s final record for this season was 19-6. 

Below are the Ferndale players who celebrated Senior Night including Junior Reilly 

Frauchiger Ankers, Senior Keith Waldrup and Junior Robbie MacDonald. Plasti-Fab 

in Ferndale, a team sponsor, produced the oversized player images for the families. The 

heads were 4 feet tall! 

Members of the Berkley- 

Ferndale Unified Hockey 

Team celebrated 

Senior Night recently, 

including FHS senior 

Keith Waldrup, right. 


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Baseball Boosters 

recruiting members 

Ferndale Baseball Boosters is 

recruiting members to its organization. 

A membership form can be found 

online. The primary purpose of the 

FBB is to provide ongoing support for 

the Ferndale Middle and High School 

baseball programs. 

Membership allows you to: 

• Actively participate and discuss all 

business matters at FBB meetings 

• Vote for the executive board 

• Nominate or be nominated for a 

position, either on the executive 

board or as a chairperson or 

committee member 

• Be notified of meetings, general 

business and activities via email 

Also check out their Facebook page - 

Ferndale Baseball Boosters, and website 

http://ferndalebaseballboosters.webs. 

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[Volunteers Needed] 

Southeast Oakland Coalition 

1) Safe Night April 12, 6-8:30. We need 

volunteers from 5:30 until the clean up 

is complete. 

2) Youth Dialogue Day April 26, 9-2. We 

need volunteers from 8:45 until 3 p.m. 

Contact: Carly (Averill) Podzikowski, 

Southeast Oakland Coalition, 248-752-8239 

or cpodzikowski@ferndaleschools.org 

Ferndale Education Foundation 

Supporting excellence in education 

through innovative programs initiated 

by Ferndale Public Schools teachers & 

staff is the goal of the Ferndale Education 

Foundation (FEF). The FEF is currently 

looking for Board members! If you are 

interested in helping our students through 

this valuable organization, contact Barb 

Landry at 248/390-4457 or 

fef@ferndaleschools.org. 

Reality Store Project at FHS 

This year’s date is April 25. Your 

commitment would be from approximately 

7:30 a.m. (coffee and bagels provided) 

-12:45 p.m.(lunch provided). Contact: 

Charlotte Oliver at coliver@ferndaleschools. 

org or 248-548-8600, ext. 4150. See a video 

about the Reailty Store. 

[Save the Date] IDES OF MARCH set for March 15 

BobKat Art will be drawing caricatures at the Ferndale Education Foundation Annual 

Dinner this year! Last year, more than 150 supporters attended raising $12,000 for our 

students. Join us this year as we celebrate the IDES OF MARCH on Friday, March 15 (note: 

a change from the March 14 date on the printed District Calendar) from 6-10 p.m. at Club 

Venetian Banquet Center, 29310 John R. Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. We already 

have about 200 confirmed guests (hoping to have more than 250) and are hoping to raise 

more than $20,000 this year for the Ferndale Education Foundation. To Purchase Dinner 

or Raffle Tickets, contact President, Barb Landry @ 248/390-4457 or fef@ferndaleschools. 

org. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Soltman Heating & Cooling, Credit Union One, 

Galloway & Collens, PLLC, Royal Family Pharmacy, J&D Auto Services, Gage Products, 

Ferndale Schools, Tantra Spa, Hansen’s Auto Service and Steven B’s Barbershop. 

Photo Credit: Shawn P. Connelly 


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collegepreptips 

A small group of parents, administrators, legislative and business representatives are working together on The Eagles Pledge, an initiative to provide or facilitate financial resources 

and support services to help graduates of Ferndale High School pursue their dream of a post-secondary education. The Eagles Pledge meets on the fourth Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. each 

month, at the Harding Administration Building, 2920 Burdette, Ferndale. Each week, eNews will feature checklists of information to help parents and children prepare for college at every 

grade level. These college prep tips are from the U.S. Department of Education: 

How to find the right college or career school 

Assess Yourself 

Understanding your career goals and options (and their earning potential) will help you find a college or 

career school that meets your needs. The Department of Labor’s career search tool will help you match your 

skills and interests with potential careers. Use the College Search Tool 

You can use the U.S. Department of Education’s college search tool, College Navigator, to find colleges 

and career schools that may fit your needs. You can search for schools by location, degrees offered, 

programs/majors, tuition and fees, setting, size, and much more. The search results for each school will give 

you a wide range of information, such as general school information; tuition, fees, and estimated student 

expenses; types of financial aid provided; net price; enrollment; admissions requirements; retention and 

graduation rates; accreditation; campus security statistics; default rates for students with student loans 

College Navigator allows you to compare schools, save your session, and export your results into a 

spreadsheet. Choosing the right school involves a variety of factors including your interests, career goals, 

and financial situation, as well as the school’s cost, size and location, and admissions requirements. See a 

list of things you should consider when researching schools. 

Attend College Fairs 

College fairs give you the chance to talk to representatives from multiple colleges and career schools. 

You can learn about various schools, and their representatives will answer your questions. If you’re in high 

school, ask your school counselor about college fairs in your area. You can also go online to find the National 

Association for College Admission Counseling college fairs or National Scholarship Service college fairs. 

Check Out Schools (In Person or Remotely) 

Check out the school’s website. Lots of colleges and career schools now offer virtual tours, so you can 

still “see” the campus, even if you can’t visit in person. You also can get information about programs and 

classes offered at the school, find out if the school participates in federal financial aid, and learn about 

campus life. 

A great way to get a feel for a school is to contact the school and schedule a visit, preferably while 

classes are in session. Make sure you’re comfortable with the facilities, equipment, teachers, and students. 

Be sure to bring a list of questions to ask. 

Talk with students who currently attend or have attended the school you’re considering to get their 

opinion of the school. If you are visiting a school in person, ask the campus tour coordinator if you can 

talk students who are currently attending the school. If you can’t visit the school in person, contact the 

admissions office staff to see if they can connect you with current students or alumni. 

For more information, visit www.studentaid.ed.gov. To volunteer with or contribute to the Eagles 

Pledge, please call Eagles Pledge Founder Bob Greager at 248/544-8996 or email Eagles Pledge 

President Carol Frederick at bfrederick640@sbcglobal.net. 

www.ferndaleschools.org 

[Check it out!] 

The Eagles 

Pledge needs 

Volunteers! 

See Contact 

info below 

Kohl’s Cares Scholarship program 

• Students must be between the ages of 6 and 18 (as of March 

15, 2013) and not yet a high school graduate. 

• The student’s volunteer actions should be described in detail 

on the nomination form. 

• Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year. 

• Winners will be chosen based on the benefits and outcomes 

of their volunteer service. 

• Nominators must be 21 or older. 

Click on the flyer above for more info! Nominations accepted until 3-15


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Ferndale Musical Boosters presents 

$7 adults 

March 16, 22 & 23 -- 7:30 pm 

March 17 & 24 -- 3:00 pm 

Tickets Tickets Tickets Tickets Tickets 

$5 students/senior citizens 

$3 children under 12 

THE SOUND OF MUSIC 

Music by RICHARD RODGERS 

Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN I 

Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE 

Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp 

Ferndale High School Auditorium 

881 Pinecrest, Ferndale MI 48220 

www.ferndaletheatre.org | 248.586.8609 

Available at the door 

http://fhsmusical.brownpapertickets.com 

Kulick Community Center, 1201 Livernois 

Pleasant Ridge Rec Center, 4 Ridge Rd


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Remind students when 

sneezing or coughing 

to: 

• Cough/sneeze in your 

sleeve 

OR 

• Cover nose and mouth 

with tissue 

• Put tissue in the trash 

• Wash hands immediately 

Handwashing 

Techniques 

• Wet hands, apply soap 

and scrub for at least 20 

seconds 

• Rinse well under warm, 

running water 

• Dry hands completely 

with paper towel. Use 

paper towel to turn off 

faucet handles and open 

restroom doors 

• Alcohol based hand 

sanitizers with 60% alcohol 

are also effective 

Germs are often spread when a person touches 

something that is contaminated with germs and 

then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. 

A respiratory fl u virus is spread when droplets that exit 

through the mouth and nose of an infected person 

come in contact with another person. 

Encourage students and staff to: 

• Maintain a three foot distance 

from an ill student 

• Wash your hands 

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose 

or mouth 

• Avoid sharing cups, utensils, 

bottles, chapstick, lipstick and 

other personal items 

When cleaning: 

• Clean hard surfaces (e.g. door 

handles, keyboards, telephones) 

especially where ill students have 

been 

• Wear disposable gloves when in 

contact with or cleaning up body 

fl uids or when disposing of trash 

The Oakland County Health Division will not deny participation in its programs based on race, 

sex, religion, national origin, age or disability. State and Federal eligibility requirements apply for 

certain programs. 

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Ferndale Reads 2013 

February - March 2013 

Pick up a full schedule of 

events today 

222 East Nine Mile Road 

(248) 546 - 2504 

www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org 

Free Free 

Copies Copies of 

the Book Book 

are Now Now 

Available Available

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The Ferndale Education Foundation 

cordially invites you to Celebrate the 

IDES of MARCH 

Shakespeare warned you, but this party is nothing to fear 

Friday, March 15, 2013 

6-10 pm 

dinner tickets: $40 | Raffle tickets: $20 

Business Attire or Toga Costume! 

Club Venetian Banquet Center 

29310 John R. Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071 

TO RSVP/Purchase Tickets: 

Contact Barb Landry @ 248/390-4457 or fef@ferndaleschools.org 


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Scholarships 

GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL 

SENIORS 

Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship 

Applications Due: 03/31/2013 

Two $500 scholarships available to graduating 

Ferndale High School & 

University High School seniors 

For more information contact: 

Your counseling office or 

Katie Johnson, Programs Manager, 

Ferndale Area Chamber at 248-542-2160


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Registration: 

Date of Birth Requirements: 

Gerry Kulick Community Center 

1201 Livernois, Ferndale MI 48220 

248 544-6767 phone 

www.ferndalerecreation.org 

UPCOMING EVENTS—Don’t Miss the FUN! 

Little Kicker ’ s 8-1-2008 to 7-31-2009 

Under 6 8-1-2006 to 7-31-2008 

Under 8 8-1-2004 to 7-31-2006 

Under 10 8-1-2002 to 7-31-2004 

Under 12 8-1-2000 to 7-31-2002 

Practice: Tentatively scheduled to begin the week March 25th 

Games: Saturdays from April 13 - May 18th 

**Weekday games may also be scheduled 

**We are currently accepting Coach Applications. If you are interested in 

coaching or have any questions, please contact Sara Distelrath by phone at 

248-544-6767 or email sdistelrath@ferndale-mi.com


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SHOP AT KROGER 

AND SUPPORT THE FINE ARTS 

IN FERNDALE SCHOOLS 

The Ferndale Schools Fine Arts Boosters and OrchSupport need your help. 

Shop at Kroger grocery stores and a portion of every purchase will be 

donated back to these organizations. 

It’s simple: 

Get a Kroger card at your nearest store. 

Register your card on-line at krogercommunityrewards.com. Select 

FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS as your organization. 

When you check out FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS will appear at the 

bottom of your receipt. Thanks for your support! 

SHOP AT KROGER 

AND SUPPORT THE FINE ARTS 

IN FERNDALE SCHOOLS 

The Ferndale Schools Fine Arts Boosters and OrchSupport need your help. 

Shop at Kroger grocery stores and a portion of every purchase will be 

donated back to these organizations. 

It’s simple: 

Get a Kroger card at your nearest store. 

Register your card on-line at krogercommunityrewards.com. Select 

FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS as your organization. 

When you check out FERNDALE FINE ARTS BOOSTERS will appear at the 

bottom of your receipt. Thanks for your support!


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Kick-Off Party 

Join us and learn how you can be 

a part of the fight against 

cancer! 

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 6:00 pm 

Ferndale High School (881 Pinecrest Drive) 

Learn how to become a volunteer, be honored as a cancer survivor 

or caregiver, bring your teammates and register your team. 

Refreshments will be served, prizes throughout the evening. 

Learn why we love Relay and what it is. Hear amazing speakers 

and discover why you should be involved! 

For more information, contact Breanne Finkelberg at 248-663-3412 or e-mail 

Breanne.Finkelberg@cancer.org 

Relay For Life of Ferndale


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Welcome to MiStar StudentConnection! This is your 

info on how to access your student information 

online, especially your homework and test grades, 

and marking period grades. It’s a handy tool for 

keeping up with your academics. If you have 

questions with your login, please e-mail: 

Zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org. You can access 

MiStar StudentConnection from the yellow circle on 

the district homepage, or by entering the following 

URL (web address) in the address field of your 

Internet browser, and saving as a favorite: 

https://zangle.oakland.k12.mi.us/Ferndale/studentcon 

nect 

Rev: 9/28/2012 


Keep this information in a safe location: 

2012-2013 Ferndale Public Schools 

Small Letter “L” = l Number Zero = 0 

Number One = 1 Capital Letter “O”= O 

Capital Letter “I” = I 

Parents/Guardians/Students who need their PIN and 

Password should email 

zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org. 

Enter your PIN/ID number and Password and click on 

the Logon button to continue. Note: No one can login 

to MiStar StudentConnection without being a registered 

user with the Ferndale Schools who has been issued a 

PIN and Password provided by the district. 

Below is an overview of the information you can access 

within MiStar’s StudentConnection. 

Click on any of the choices on the left side of the selection screen to view your information in MiStar StudentConnection. Note: 

Most choices have additional links, which allow you different views within the page. 

News: News from your building and classes may appear in this area. 

Schedule: Communicate with Teachers - View your schedule and communicate with your teachers. Send an e-mail to your 

teacher by clicking on the teacher name. Click on the link in the middle left side of the screen to change the view 

to “Order by Term” to separate the current semester from the whole year schedule. If your computer has e-mail 

installed on it, it will launch the message automatically from this link. If you use a web-based mail system, right 

click on the teachers name and select “Copy Shortcut,” within your email program, right click and paste the 

copied address into the “To” field. 

Attendance: This area gives you an hourly update of your attendance record including absences, excused absences, and 

tardies, for example, based on your schedule for the day. The data is live, so you will see updates as soon as 

teachers and office personnel enter them. Ask your parent/guardian to contact your school to correct any 

inaccurate records. 

Assignments: View your assignments by class. View the assignment details to see more information about the assignment. 

Hint: You can switch between the links to “Show Assignments for Last/Next Week” or “Show All Assignments” 

for the entire semester by clicking the link in the middle left of the screen. 

Marks: MiStar Uses the Term “Marks” for Grades - View your grades. 

Transcript: View your courses, grades, teachers and credits earned. This is not an official transcript. 

GPA: This section shows your Grade Point Average (GPA) by term, cumulative, class rank and class size. 

Testing: MEAP Test Scores 

Cafeteria: View menus and your cafeteria account 

If you have questions with your login, please e-mail: Zanglehelp@ferndaleschools.org

what's happening 

Saturday, March 2 

• MSBOA District 4 Band/Orchestra Festival 

• UHS Information Session, 1-2:30 p.m. 

Monday, March 4 

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT MONDAY 

• “Celebrate” with Seuss,” Grant Early Childhood Center 

• Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting, Harding, 5:30 p.m. 

• Board of Education Staff Relations Committee Meeting, 

Harding, 7 p.m. 

Tuesday, March 5 

• Roosevelt Building Tour, 9 a.m. 

• ACT/MME Testing for FHS/UHS/DLC: 

11th grade testing in AM 

(FHS/UHS: No Classes for Grades 9, 10, 12) 

(DLC: Students Work Online) 

(CASA: No Classes) 

• FAB Meeting, FHS Media Center, 7:30 p.m. 

• JFK PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 

• Band-Aid Meeting, 7 p.m. 

• JFK PAC-Open Classroom Meeting, 7:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, March 6 

• ACT/MME & PLAN Testing for FHS/UHS/DLC: 

10th & 11th grade testing in AM 

(FHS: No Classes grades 10-12 in AM/All 9-12 in PM) 

(UHS: No Classes Grades 9, 12) 



• JFK Building Tour (applicants only), 9 a.m. 

• Coolidge Building Tour, 10 a.m. 

• Adult Education Career/College Night, Jefferson Center, 4:45 - 7 p.m. 

• Roosevelt Kindergarten Music Concert, 6:30 p.m. 

Thursday, March 7 

• ACT/MME & EXPLORE Testing for FHS/UHS/DLC: 

9th & 11th grade testing in AM 

(FHS: No Classes grades 10, 12 in AM/All 9-12 in PM) 

(UHS: No Classes Grades 10, 12) 



• Grant: No Classes 

• FMS Dance/Theatre Concert, FHS auditorium, 7 p.m. 

Friday, March 8 

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME THIS WEEKEND 

• FMS Trimester 2 Final Exam Prep/Review Day 

Save the Dates! 

• The 2013 FHS Spring Concert on Saturday, May 18, will feature the 

premier of the Ira Hearshen-commissioned piece, tentatively titled, “Eight Mile 

Rhythm,” based on 3 iconic Motown tunes. This concert will also feature an FHS 

Alumni Band, for the first time in about 30 years. 

Watch Board of Education Meetings 

• Did you know the District has a local cable channel, 54, that airs general 

information about the school district and the monthly Board of 

Education meetings? The meetings are broadcast on a standard 

schedule every day: 5 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m. If you ever find that the 

station is not broadcasting properly, please email 

shall@ferndaleschools.org, so we can address the issue right away. 

Click for our online calendar! 

You can also download it to 

your own Google Calendar, 

then transfer your dates to 

Outlook, etc. 


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March 1 - Ferndale Public Schools

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