Falcon Focus - FHMS Weekly Newsletter

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Principal's Message September 8, 2017

September 30, 2017 is "Love Your School Day," and at Fountain Hills Middle School we are "showing the love." Our PTO has generously offered to support an outdoor beautification project for our students. Planters, soil, and flowers will be donated for the front of the Administration building and students will be responsible for watering and replanting as needed. In addition, an area outside of Mrs. Collier's art classroom will be transformed into our own Memory Garden with more pots of flowers, wood chips, benches in the shade and an area for plaques. We are looking forward to our own National Junior Honor Society and Student Government members working together to do the heavy lifting. If you are interested in participating, please join us at 8:00 a.m. on September 30.

Also, please remember to sign up for the FHUSD PTO during their membership drive through September 30. For only $20, members receive the iconic PTO Discount Card featuring deals from many of our town's most revered merchants. Additionally, teachers with the most sign-ups per grade receive an extra $100 on top of the $200 they all receive from PTO. This nonprofit parent-teacher organization now encompasses pre-school all the way to 12th grade as of this year, benefitting all of the teachers and students in our district. They provide our district with so many incredible gifts and donations, made possible through your $20 membership such as homework labs, STEM equipment, teacher supplies and special programs. You can pick up your membership form and discount card at the front office, check your child's folder for a flyer, or register online at www.fhusdpto.org.

Lastly, Quarter One mid-terms grades will be posted on PowerSchool (look in the P1 column) on September 12, 2017. Have a great weekend!

Special Announcements

See what is happening at our schools

Kiwanis Terrific Kids

Congratulations to Lovely Woods (4th grade) and Zya Bonnenfant (5th grade), our first Kiwanis Terrific Kids of the 2017-18 school year! Way to go!

Football Cheer Camp

The FHHS Cheer Coach, Kate Pruett, and the FHHS Varsity Cheerleadiers are hosting a cheer camp this Saturday, September 9, at FHHS from 9:00 - 11:30 am. Any students in grades K-8 who are interested in cheer, performing, and having fun are welcome to attend. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Registration forms can also be downloaded HERE.

Request for Donations The FHMS Culinary Arts classes are requesting donations of new or gently used dish towels, as well as sugar, flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Donations can be dropped off at the front office. Thank you!

Looking Ahead

View upcoming events of the week ahead

09/08/2017	Open Gym Night FHMS Gym 6:00 - 8:00 pm (pre-registration required)
09/09/2017	Family Dodgeball FHMS Gym 9:00 - 10:00 am (pre-registration required)
09/11/2017	Above That Club Meeting 3:15 pm Soccer Game @ Scottsdale Christian Academy 4:00 pm
09/12/2017	Quarter One Progress Grades (P1) Posted on PowerSchool Football Game @ FHHS 6:00 pm
09/29/2017	Picture Day Retakes