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Each year, the Arizona Department of Education releases a “School Report Card” for every public school in the state. The report card contains information on student enrollment, school mission, and results on school measures such as: AIMS results, attendance data, and annual growth in achievement.

We will be sending home a copy of our school report card along with a brocure from ADE which contains the 2006-2007 State Report Card.

I have also attached a link to our school report card at the end of this article.

Please contact Mr. Brennan if you have any questions about our school report card.

school-rpt-card-2008.pdf

Students in Mr. Portolano’s PE classes recently competed for the honor of receiving either the National Physical Fitness Award or the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. Twenty-three Falcons answered the challenged and were recognized for their fitness level.

Presidential Physical Fitness Award Winners:

Alec Acosta

Michael Giguere

Cameron Glass

Kyle Libhart

Jordan Trulson

Tyrus Yoder

National Physical Fitness Award Winners

Will Aker

Andrew Capirchio

Anthony Dinaso

Matt Fisher

Arie Hill

Ryan Kukkola

Bryce Kunkel

Spencer Mueske

Joshua Navigato

Tyler Pastuszak

Hayden Rine

Jesse Slusher

Justin Steuber

Lornezo Suozzi

Chris Wagner

Dylan White

Tyler Wise

Great job, guys. You are modeling a healthy lifestyle for all of us!

Sixth grade students who maintained passing grades and good behavior were treated to a fun-filled field trip (say THAT five times fast!) to Skateland in Mesa on May 9.  Three bus loads of FHMS sixth graders and staff descended upon the rink for fun times and fast flying follies.

Even Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Brennan laced it up to skate around the room. Mr. O’Brien met the challenge posed to him by some students. They “dared” him to skate continuously for the entire three-hour tour. He met the challenge, and remained on his skates the entire time.

FHMS students had a great time, and demonstrated excellent behavior while on the trip.

Eight FHMS “Falcon Leaders” were honored by the Noon Kiwanis club at the Fountain Hills Community Center on May 8.

Sixth Grade Leaders: Julius Miller and Natalie Stilwell

Seventh Grade Leaders: Elise Bennett and Chris Wagner

Eighth Grade Leaders: Mark Almeida and Vivien Poterack 

These students were nominated and selected by teachers for demonstrating good character, leadership potential, positive behavior, and positive peer interactions.

Mr. Brennan introduced the students at the meeting. The Falcon Leaders received a certificate mounted on a plaque and a Target gift card.

Way to go, FALCON LEADERS! Keep on doing what you do!

5.12.08 - Builders Club year-end banquet to be held in the courtyard at 6:00 p.m.

5.13-08 – MCSO presents “Internet Awareness and Safety” Assembly for our 6th and 7th grade students.  Parents are welcome to attend.  If you wish for your student to opt out please contact us at 664-5414.

5.15.08 – Spring Band Concert- 6:00 p.m. – Performing students should arrive at 5:30 p.m.

5.21.08 – Summer School registration in the multi-purpose room – 3:45 p.m. through 5:00 p.m.

5.21.08 – “Making the Most of the High School Experience” multi-purpose room from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Presented by Care McCray-Lengel is an ASU Curriculum Instructor, AAGT Board Member, and has 30 years of teaching experience.  An insightful presentation regarding the importance of course content versus grades, tips on developmental needs of teens, taking advantag of opportunities in school programs, and more.

5.22.08 – 8th grade promotion ceremony in the gym – 7:00 p.m.  Students should meet in the multi-purpose room at 6:15 p.m.

5.22.08 – 8th grade dance – parent sponsored dance for our FHMS 8th grade students only.  Dance immediately follows our promotion ceremony and ends promplty at 10:00 p.m.