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| Principal's Message February 2, 2018 |
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FHUSD Spelling Bee
On the evening of January 30, eighteen FHUSD students from 2nd-8th grade competed in the District Spelling Bee held at FHMS as part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee system.
Contestants included MMES students Isaac Ricks (MMES Champion), Beckham Nolan, Colleen Streufert, and Joseph Ricks; and FHMS students Jack Boersma, Griffin Bos, Alex Brownstein, Teryn Dean*, Lindsey Eminhizer*, David Goldapper, Drake Goldapper, Hunter Hoid, Josef Johnson, Ty Langer, Ava Mastroianni, Natalie Owers, Brendan Schaefer*, and Gannon Young. Starred names are returning contestants from the 2016-2017 district bee.
The champion and 2nd place winner repeated their outstanding performance of last year's district bee with 7th grader Brendan Schaefer as FHUSD Spelling Bee Champion and 7th grader Lindsey Eminhizer as the 2nd place winner. Brendan will represent the district at the Maricopa County Region II Bee in Cave Creek on February 23. Lindsey is the alternate if he is unable to participate.
Congratulations to all of the spellers who were very brave and smart! They were the top spellers of their grade levels and will have the same opportunity every year up to 8th grade.
As district spelling bee coordinator, I would like to thank two wonderful teachers who coordinated the school and district bees along with me: MMES 3rd grade teacher Linda Ness and FHMS 5th grade teacher/TOSA James Carlson.
Returning for another excellent job was our pronouncer Tina Price (FHMS 6th/8th grade science teacher) and our judges: FHUSD Governing Board President Edith Stock and Vice President Jill Reed as well as Fountain Hills Mentor, Roger Riggert.
I would also like to thank FHMS principal Linda McKeever, FHUSD superintendent Dr. Patrick Sweeney, and all custodial and office staff for their amazing support.
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AzMERIT Information for 3rd Grade Parents
Presented by Principal Valerie Dehombreux and all 3rd grade teachers
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the MMES Library
Please join us for information on:
- AzMERIT background
- Test schedule
 Computer-based testing administration - Testing conditions, tools, & accommodations
- Arizona College and Career Ready Standards (AZCCRS) for English Language Arts & Math
- 3rd grade blueprints & item-specific documents
- Writing guides and rubrics
- Online sample tests
- How students are preparing in class
- Test-taking preparation tips
- How parents can support their third graders
- Your questions answered by the principal and all 3rd grade teachers
*Childcare will be provided for children 2 years and up with reservations ahead of time.
Note: Though the form below has a February 2 deadline, we will still accept them Monday, February 5.
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Special Announcements
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Congratulations to our Kiwanis Terrific Kids
for the week of January 29 - February 2!
Kindergarten: James Lochner
First Grade: Gianna Ivie
Second Grade: Shayl Smith
Third Grade: Sebastian Atkinson
Thank you for joining us,
Noon Kiwanis Club member Keith Junk!
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Looking Ahead
View upcoming events of the week ahead
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2/6/18
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9:00-1:00: 3rd grade field trip to see Phoenix Symphony's Music Memory at Phoenix Baptist Church
6:00-7:00 p.m.: 3rd Grade AzMERIT Parent University in MMES library
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| 2/7/18 |
2:20: Student early release for staff professional development
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2/9/18
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Spring Picture Day
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| 2/13/18 |
Preschool 1 & 2 Valentine's Day parties
6:30 p.m.: 1st grade music program: "Broadway Spectacular"
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| 2/14/18 |
Preschool 3 and K-3 Valentine's Day parties
2:20: Student early release for staff professional development
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The McDowell Mountain students, staff, parents, and community will provide a safe, child centered environment that builds self-esteem, self-discipline, and the essential skills for life long learning. While adapting to the differences of others and by using responsible decision making, students will exhibit citizenship with the motivation to invent, dream, explore, and communicate in our changing world. At McDowell Mountain School everyone is a learner and will encourage and help others to be successful learners.
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