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On Sept. 12, Mrs. Olson welcomed her daughter Megan to class. The younger Olson girl is studying to be a registered diatician, and she came to FHMS to present a lesson on the food pyramid. Students completed a food diary prior to Ms. Olson’s visit, and used it to discuss nutrition and the food pyramid. Mrs. Olson followed up with a writing activity.

FHMS parent and MD, Richard Rutkowski contacted Mr. Brennan last spring about a tobacco diversion program called Tar Wars. Today, Dr. Rutkowski and his colleagues presented the program to all of our FHMS sixth graders to alert them to the realities and dangers of tobacco use as their middle school career begins. Presenters pictured above are: Joe Summers, Richard Rutkowski, Jed Madella Andre Jones, Dawn Reeves, Dale yavitt.

The Tar Wars program is an educational program from the American Academy of Family Physicians, and is presented by voluteers from the Scottsdale Healthcare Fmaily Medicine Residency Program. Student participants learned about the short term effects of tobacco use; how smoking impacts the respiratory system; financial implications of tobacco use; reasons people use tobacco; and tobacco and advertising.

FHMS appreciates the efforts of our community volunteers who gave their time to our students today!

Parents can learn more about Tar Wars by clicking on the link below.

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Students in Mrs. Olson’s sixth grade English classes shared an important book from their past on Aug. 22. Mrs. Olson asks students to bring in a book to share that has had an impact on their life. Most students brought in memorable books they enjoyed reading. Mrs. Olson points out that students could also bring in a book the HATED! One of her most despised books from the past was Moby Dick. Of course, Mrs. Olson typically loves books, and she shared a number of her favorites with her classes. Even Mr. Brennan and Mrs. Gomez answered the call and brought in books to share with the students.

Over 150 FHMS sixth graders attended the Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon on Feb. 14 with their teachers and their principal. Twenty-four parents also went along as chaperones. Although the weather report was questionable, the day was pleasant, and no rain fell.

Students enjoyed the shopping, turkey legs, jousting tournament, shows, and the dozens of roving characters in costume.

Most students came home with hand-made articles from the time period: wooden swords, shields, masks, hair pieces, and “crystal sticks.”

Although the trip was a blast, it also supports the sixth grade social studies standards.

Special thanks to Mr. Hazeltine for organizing the trip, and another special thank you to all of the parents who assisted as chaperones. Without parent support, such a huge field trip would not be possible!

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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!