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Principal's Message March 23, 2018

AIMS Science and AzMERIT Testing

March Madness at Fountain Hills Middle School has more to do with preparation for state assessments than college basketball! Please see the attached SCHEDULE for AIMS Science (grades 4 & 8 only) and AzMERIT (grades 4-8, Math and English language arts). Assessments are scheduled to be administered in the morning when students are starting their day with a focus on performing well. Make sure your student(s) have a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and your encouragement to do their very best on their assessments. AIMS Science and AzMERIT scores are used as data points for placement in honors classes for the following year and give students, parents, and staff information specific to how students are progressing with full implementation of Arizona College and Career Ready Standards. During these testing windows, make every effort to have your student arrive at school on time and arrange for appointments outside the school day. Our goal is to have 100% of our students participating in the assessments and to show great growth at FHMS. If you have any questions, please give us a call.

Family Math Night, March 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS are invited to FHMS First Annual Family Math Night. Standards-based math might be a mystery to parents, but your students are having amazing success with Arizona College and Career Ready math standards. We are hosting three different sessions that focus on how to navigate math/math homework with games, flexible problem-solving activities, and support from experts on how to help your student be a "math success"! Students must be accompanied by a parent (although parents may attend solo), so tag your child and join us for a FREE night of math fun. Math mysteries will be solved!!!

Special Announcements

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Kiwanis Falcon Leaders

Congratulations to David Hampton and Sydney Klein, who were chosen by the 8th grade teachers as the Kiwanis Falcon Leaders for the month of March. Way to go!

Camp Invention

Camp Invention, dedicated to advancing the future of innovation and STEM, is a fun, hands-on program for students that encourages creative problem solving, teamwork, entrepreneurship and curiosity. Camp Invention is coming to McDowell Mountain Elementary this summer July 9-13. See the attached FLYER for more information.

Gifted and Talented Testing

The Fountain Hills Unified School District will be offering the next round of gifted and talented testing April 23, 2018 - May 14, 2018. Applications are due no later than April 16 to the front office. Students may apply for testing only once per calendar school year. If you are interested in having an assessment completed for your child, please turn in a completed application. We will not accept incomplete applications. You may see the front office or your child's teacher for assessment information if needed.

Applications are available at the school sites or on the Student Services page of the district website. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Caroline Lynch, Executive Director of Human Resources and Student Services, at (480) 664-5017.

Camp Surf Parent Meeting If your 8th grader will be going to Camp Surf, be sure to attend the parent meeting on Monday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m. here at FHMS. Mrs. Schultz will discuss all aspects of the trip and answer any questions.

Looking Ahead

View upcoming events of the week ahead

03/26/2018 - 03/29/2018	Kindness Week at FHMS :)
03/26/2018	Family Math Night at FHMS 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
03/27/2018	AIMS Science Testing (Grades 4 & 8)
03/30/2018	NO SCHOOL - District Recess