FHHS Falcon Focus November 3, 2017

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Principal's Message Nov. 3, 2017

With championship weekend upon us, I would like to congratulate all of our fall sports and clubs for the amazing work they do. STUGO did an amazing job hosting the Halloween Hangout, which provided our elementary students an opportunity to play fun games, get some free candy, and visit with the high school kids (see pictures below). Key Club, Falcon Leadership, and the football team participated in the Make a Difference Day. The students and staff worked hard to clean up campus and help in the community. The band qualified for state this weekend and still found time to play for the community at the Halloween festivities on Avenue of the Fountains. Football made the playoffs for the first time in four years, and will play Saturday night in Tucson. Cross Country finished strong and sent Lucas Elwood to the state meet this weekend. Volleyball set a school record for most wins in a season and enters the state tournament today to defend their title. The cheer team worked hard all year to provide support to these teams and create an environment of school spirit. I am happy to share that Lynn Truby was named Outstanding Band Director of the Kellis High School competition, and Peter McGloin and Jason Henslin were named Coach of the Year for their region! These awards are chosen by their peers and we are lucky to have such amazing coaches and sponsors at FHHS. Player awards will be shared in my next Falcon Focus as the teams complete their seasons.

Jason Henslin Lynn Truby Peter McGloin

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Senior Picture Information

Any Senior that did not get a formal photo taken at Cilento for the yearbook will be able to do so on Tuesday, November 7 th in N103 at the high school between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Please do not wear a graphic t-shirt.This is the last opportunity to get your senior photo into the yearbook.

AZ STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL - HERE WE COME!

CONGRATULATIONS to the BAND!!!

The Falcon Marching Band received 1st Place as well as ALL the captions awards in their Division on Saturday night at the Kellis Classic Marching Invitational in Glendale.

"The Flock" qualified for the STATE Marching Festival held on Sat. Nov.4th @ Dobson HS in Mesa, AZ. We perform at 12:45pm! We are currently sitting in 6TH PLACE in our DIVISION!!! This means clear your schedule, there is a good chance we may be marching in the CHAMPIONSHIPS for the first time ever. The 2017 edition of "The Flock" has a chance to make FHHS history! GO FALCONS!

Art Classes

Students in Painting and Drawing are working on Halloween silhouettes with watercolor and oil pastel drawings of animals.

State Cross Country Meet

Lucas Elwood will be competing at the State Cross Country Meet this Saturday, Nov. 4th at 9:45 am at Cave Creek Golf Course.

Halloween Hangout

STUGO's Halloween Hangout was a great success and we look forward to this festivity becoming a FHHS yearly tradition.

Fall Break Trip

Last year the students from Fountain Hills Unified School District traveled to Portugal and Spain during fall break. The tour started in Lisbon with a guided tour of the city, which included Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Tower of Belém and the Castle of São Jorge.The next day they went on a guided tour of Evora, Portugal, a beautiful city full of ancient Roman ruins. Then it was off to Seville, Spain where we visited the Seville Cathedral and the Royal Alcázar, a setting recently seen in Game of Thrones. Later that day, after a private Flamenco dance lesson, we saw a Flamenco show presented by professional dancers.

The following day the students traveled to Cordoba, Spain where they were met by a fantastic guide that led them on a tour of the city and the ancient Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba.

The final days of the tour ended in Madrid. The students visited the Royal Palace, the Prado, the Crystal Palace in Bueno Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor and the Market of San Miquel. There was also a day trip to Toledo, the "city of the three cultures". The students explored the diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Toledo also included a visit to a local factory that still makes swords in the tradition of their ancestors.

The Fall 2018 trip is Journey Through Italy and will include Cinque Terra, Florence, and Rome including the ancient Roman city of Ostia Antica. The tour number is 2051966RW. Go to www.eftours.com to sign up. A $95 deposit is required to sign up.

The Fall 2019 trip is Paris and the Chateaux. This trip will include Paris, Versailles, Loire Valley, and Normandy. The tour number is 2051898EU.

These trips provide a wonderful opportunity for the students to learn about art and history in a cultural context. Some of the advantages of taking an EF trip to Europe in the fall include cooler weather, smaller crowds and a private trip (just Fountain Hills High School students).

There will be an informational meeting on the upcoming Fall Break trips at the high school in N103 on Tuesday, December 5th at 6 PM.