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Well, everyone has been counting down the days for a few weeks now, and it’s almost over. Another school year is about to close, and I think everyone is ready for it. Mr. B has met with all of the eight graders to go over the details for promotion (see the promotion meeting notes on the link below). We held the “Platinum Feather” awards assembly on Tuesday, and it was an exciting event. There were 197 students eligible for the Platinum Feather! Wow! That means 197 students had all Cs or better, had no discipline referrals, and had no unexcused absences or tardies. That’s really cool. It was a tremendous success, and we’ll do it again next year.

The end of the year brings laughter and tears. We’re proud and happy for our students, but sad to see some students and teachers leave FHMS. However, we look forward to August for that great “back-to-school” feeling of newness and a fresh start.

Promotion will take place on May 28, 7:00 PM. The doors open at 6:30.

The last day of school is May 29, and dismissal is at 11:45. Have a great summer!

Here’s the link to the notes from the promotion meetings:

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This week, Mr. Brennan will send out a letter to parents giving full details about the end of the year and eighth grade promotion. For now, here are some key facts to keep in mind:

1. In order to participate in the promotion ceremony, a student must pass all four of his/her core subject areas.

2. The ceremony will take place on May 28, 7:00 PM. Students must arrive at 6:30 PM.

3. Students will rehearse the ceremony on May 28 in the afternoon.

4. In the week prior to the promotion, Mr. Brennan will meet with all eighth grade homerooms to review the dress code, schedule of events, etc. Generally speaking, the dress code calls for “Sunday best” attire. Shirts, slacks, ties, dress shoes for the boys, and dresses or skirt outfits for the girsl

5. After promotion, all FHMS eighth graders are invited to a dance hosted by parent volunteers, from 8-10 PM. This dance is open to ANY FHMS eighth grader (promoting or not). There are no guests allowed–only currently enrolled FHMS eighth graders are allowed to attend–no exceptions.

6. FHUSD superintendent, Dr. Bill Myhr has confirmed with Mr. Brennan that eighth graders are excused from school on May 29!

Have a great May!

View the letter that was mailed home.
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FHMS Hosted the MVAL Spring Season Tournament on May 1 and the Falcons came away with three champions! The sixth grade boys baseball team dominated Phoenix Country Day School in their championship game. The seventh/eighth grade team defeated Greenway in their final game. And our seventh/eight grade girls basketball team beat Phoenix Country Day in a nail-biter that came down to two clutch free throws by Hannah Langworthy to seal the vicotry. In the fifth/sixth grade girls game, Phoenix Country Day defeated Hillcrest for the title.

The day’s action began at 8:00 a.m. and ended at 5:00. In addition to our championship teams, our FHMS facilties proved to be tops in the game as host site.

Way to go Falcons! 

May 5 – 7:00am – NJHS induction ceremony

May 8 – Sixth grade 4th quarter reward field trip to Skateland

May 20 – 6:30pm Middle School Band Concert in the Gym

May 26 – Site Council Meeting

May 28 – 7:00pm 8th grade promotion ceremony

May 28 – 8th grade dance, immediately following promotion ceremony, FHMS 8th grade students only

May 28 – Last day of school for all 8th graders

May 29 – 11:45sm EARLY RELEASE last day of school for 6th and 7th grade