Mr. B’s Blogspot

Even though school has dismissed for two weeks, you’re still in luck if you want to make an Arizona Tax Credit Donation to FHMS. The FHUSD Office will be open on Dec. 31 from 10AM to 2PM to receive your donation. The district office is located at 16000 E. Palisades Blvd., on the corner of Golden Eagle Blvd. and Palisades Blvd., just west of the high school.Forms will be available on site. You can also down load the form at the district web site, www.fhusd.org. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

When Mrs. Gomez challenged Mr. Brennan to a “throwdown,” boys versus girls food drive, who would have known it would be such a success? The girls brought in an amazing 3588 items for Extended Hands Food Bank. The boys contributed 1459. As was laid out in the original contest rules, the winning gender would be treated to a fun-filled celebration on Dec. 21. The girls enjoyed bouncy toys, a rock-climbing wall, and cotten candy. It was a hugely successful concept, and a big thank you to all who donated!

Dec. 12 – Home basketball and soccer games at 4:00 p.m.; opposing team is Tesseract.

Dec. 19 – Home basketball and soccer games at 4:00 p.m.; opposing team is Rancho Salano.

Dec. 21 – Last day of first semester; early release 11:45 a.m.

Dec. 24 through Jan. 4 – Enjoy your winter break.

Jan. 7, 2008 – Students return; first day of second semester.

Mrs. Larsen received a check for $600 from the Golden Eagle Foundation in support of a writing workshop for her National History Day elective course. The grant was awarded in October.

Congratulations, Mrs. Larsen!

FHMS students took the top two spots in the 2007 National Geographic Geography Bee on Dec. 11. Seventh grader Alex Johnson emerged as the FHMS champ, and eighth grade student Vivien Poterack took second place. Coming in third place was Katie Male, a fourth grader from Four Peaks Elementary.

The top two finishers survived nine rounds of questioning on topics covering all aspects of world geography. Seventh/eighth grade social studies teacher, Mr. Tim Yoder coordinates the annual event. This year, he was assisted by colleagues Mr. Chris Peterson, Mr. Todd Senoraske, and Mr. Michael Spaeth, who served as judges.

The champion will go on to the Arizona State competition April 4, 2008.

Great job, ALL participants!