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Students in Mrs. Olson’s sixth grade English classes recently completed projects based on the tale “The Boy Who Flew.” The story retells the legend from ancient Greek mythology about Icarus who flew too close to the sun with his wax-affixed wings. Reprinted here is the “FHNN” broadcast script of a talk show with the characters. The script was written by Reece Bailey, Jonathan Burris, Scott Fry, Ty Fuller, Zach McClure, and Ryan Waldo.

Intro: Welcome to FHNN I am Reece your host; I’m here with the characters from “The Boy Who Flew”

Host: King Minos, how does feel to have a Minotaur as your son?

King: Well he could eat me but I love him.

Host: Why did you lock up Daedalus and Icarus?

King: Because he tried to kill my beloved son?

Host: Has the Minotaur ever tried to eat you?

King: Every day! But after we feed him a cow it’s all good.

Host: Queen, do you like having a Minotaur as a son?

Queen: Yea… but it has its ups and downs.

Host: Has the Minotaur ever tried to eat you?

Queen: Yea, he tried to bite off my leg once.

Host: What was it like trying to give him an education?

Queen: Well… yeah…ummm… he kinda ate everyone in the school!

Host: Daedalus, how does it feel to be such a remarkable inventor?

Daedalus: Well I really enjoy the inspiration but its pretty tough.

Host: What did it feel like flying?

Daedalus: I felt weightless, like a feather.

Host: How do you feel about your son drowning?

Daedalus: Well he should have listened to me, but now he’s kinda dead.

Host: What did it feel like falling to your death?

Icarus: I sorta blacked out for a bit but then I died.

Host: Will you ever disobey your wise father again?

Icarus: Uhhhh… most likely yes.

Host: What’s the best part of being a spirit?

Icarus: I like to walk through walls, you know it just tickles.

Host: Minotaur, what’s it like being half bull half…

Minotaur: I’LL EAT YOU!!!!

Host: Will you ever go back to school and graduate preschool?

Minotaur: I’LL USE YOUR BONES FOR TOOTHPICKS!

Host: Have you ever tried to escape the maze?

Minotaur: HU…..HU…..HAAAAAAAAA!

More than 12 worthy acts took the stage on Jan. 24 in the 12th annual FHMS Talent Show. The show was open to all FHMS students, but auditions were required. FHMS teachers, Mrs. Sarah Butchin and Mrs. Anne King led and supervised the show’s production. They were assisted by talent show veteran, Mr. Mark Smith.The show featured dancers, singers, lip-synchers, and musicians. It’s safe to say there was something for everyone–from the hard metal guitar duo of Dusty Hall and Michael Cook, to the intricate piano duet of Mrs. Wendy Dachel and her daughter Torina. Mr. Brennan was even allowed to take the stage as the final act as he played guitar and sang “Route 66.”The Talent Show is a tradition at FHMS; get your act ready for next year, and become a part of FHMS history! 

The FHUSD 5th-8th grade spelling be was held Jan. 25 at Four Peaks Elementary School. FHMS students took home the prizes for first, second, and third places in the event.Seventh grader, Mackenzie Stockton outlasted the competition and claimed the first-place prize. She will also advance to the regional spelling bee at Scottsdale Community College in February.Two sixth graders rounded out the top three. Scott Jarriel finished in second place, and Sean McDounough finished third.

Other FHMS competitors included: Malia Mcaraeg, Dylan Northern, and Lily Rogers.

It was a fine event and very well organized and coordinated by Four Peaks Principal, Mrs. Becky Romans and her staff. Good luck, MacKenzie in the regional event! 

FHMS library-teacher, Mrs. Cindy Webb, loves technology, and shares her love and her technical skills with the students of FHMS. Last summer, Mrs. Webb and 15 other teachers from the district attended a state education technology conference in Tucson. She came back fired up to give Podcasting a try. Podcasting is basically a recorded MP3 audio message shared over the Internet. Mrs. Webb approached Mr. B a few weeks ago and asked if podcasts could be posted via the Edublog system. Mr. Brennan turned to his highly knowledgeable assistant, Mrs. Ciotta, to answer the question. As usual, Mrs. Ciotta saved the day, and discovered how to post the podcast. The inaugural FHMS podcast appeared on Mr. B’s blog this week. A big thank you to Dressler, Mrs. Webb, and Mrs. Ciotta for bringing this new dimension to Mr. B’s blog. Click on the podcast link in the post and you will hear Dressler’s insightful and well-written review of “Dreadful Sorry.” Keep your eyes and ears open for future podcast posts on Mr. B’s Blogspot!