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FHUSD Governing Board will hold a special meeting Monday, May 15th at 4:00 p.m. in the Learning Center to present a revised FY23 budget for approval.

McDowell Mountain Elementary School

Hello Falcon Families! 

Please find important information from MMES below:

Next Tuesday, May 16th, students in grades K-3 will be taking a trip over to the middle school to tour the campus as we prepare to move our school to that site for the 2023-24 SY. Students will tour the campus including the library, team rooms, gymnasium, and more. We will end the visit with a pep session in the gym. All staff will be on site to help supervise and transition students from station to station. If you do not want your student to attend, please email directly at kwilkinson@fhacademics.org.

Yearbooks are still on sale to purchase. Students/parents can do so by going online or bringing in money to Mrs. Cartagine in the front office. The cost is $30 and they will be passed out the last week of school. Please see the attached flyer for more details.  

The Kona Ice truck was here on Thursday to reward our 3rd grade students for all of their hard work on this year's AASA state testing. I am very happy to report that we had 100% participation on 4/5 assessments. Thank you again for ensuring your student arrived on time and ready to test the past three weeks. It is greatly appreciated. Please see the pictures attached from our Kona Ice celebration. 

FHMS National Junior Honor Society members came to MMES this week and read books to all of the Kinder and 1st grade classrooms. The students were very excited to meet our older Falcon friends. Thank you to Mrs. Schultz and all of the NJHS members who read to our Falcons. Pictures from Tuesday are attached. 

This summer, back by popular demand, McDowell Mountain is excited to host its 5th annual action-packed week of Camp Invention from June 12-16. During the all-new Wonder program, campers will take an exciting ride through science, technology, engineering and art with mini skate parks, MimicBots, mini pop-up businesses and more! Register your child today at invent.org/mylocalcamp. Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNN3cwLLsdA

Hurry to save $15 through May 17th with code WONDER15.

There are scholarships available! Please email Jill Cooper at jcooper@fhacademics.org for more information!

Important Dates Coming Up at MMES:

• Early Release Wednesdays - Wednesday, May 17th 
• FHMS Visit for K-3 students - Tuesday, May 16th
• Last Student Day of School - Thursday, May 25th (Half Day - 12:30pm dismissal) 

Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great weekend! 

Yours in Leadership, 

Kevin Wilkinson

Principal

McDowell Mountain Elementary School

Fountain Hills Middle School

Hello FHMS Families! 

May is going by so quickly. With the last two weeks of school left, attendance still matters and we strongly encourage your child to arrive at school on time and ready to learn. This week we celebrated our teachers and staff. We are so grateful for all the goodies the PTO provided throughout the week. We also want to thank our students and families who showered our teachers and staff with gifts and more goodies. On behalf of the teachers and staff we are blessed to work in a community that appreciates each and every one of us. Thank you!

Our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony is on May 25, 2023 at 6:00PM in the gym. Behavior and Academic Expectations will be the following: 

• Passing all classes by Wednesday, May 14th. Please reach out to Dr. Weeldreyer and/or Ms. Reichler for any questions or concerns regarding grades, etc. 
• Students must not receive more than 2 Minor infractions, have not received a Major infraction, In School Suspension (ISS), or Out of School Suspensions (OSS) between May 11 - May 24, 2023. 

Random Acts of Kindness are happening at FHMS! One of our 6th grade students, Andrek Svinicki, presented SRO Deputy Hamptom with a Patriot Coin passed down from Andrek's own grandfather.

On Thursday, May 11th, Dr. Weeldreyer chaperoned our Coalition Poster Contest Winners to FHUSD Learning Center (insert picture).

The following list of winners were celebrated and earned the following: 

4th Grade:

1st Place - Eloise Robinson - Prize is choice of Bicycle or Skateboard from the PBIS Store (Voucher)

2nd Place - Charleigh Tusha - Prize is 500 PBIS Points (Voucher)

3rd Place (TIE) - Kora Swaringen and Carson Adams - Prize is 250 PBIS Points (Voucher)

5th Grade:

1st Place - Bellatrix Lawrance - Prize is choice of Bicycle or Skateboard from the PBIS Store (Voucher)

2nd Place - James Mucci - Prize is 500 PBIS Points (Voucher)

3rd Place (TIE) - Adrian Nunez and Stephano Villalva - Prize is 250 PBIS Points (Voucher)

6th Grade:

1st Place - Gianna Ivie - Prize is $200

2nd Place - Alexandra Ivie - Prize is $100

3rd Place (TIE) - Paige Ivie and Sofia Espinoza - Prize is $50

7th Grade:

1st Place - Antigonie Lawrance - Prize is $200

2nd Place - Jake Harned - Prize is $100

3rd Place (TIE) - Mia Junk and Camilla Belle Levik - Prize is $50

8th Grade:

1st Place - Mya Hinton - Prize is $200

2nd Place - Daniel Hosteenez, Jr. - Prize is $100

3rd Place - Reese Thurlow - Prize is $50

Hey Falcons - Your PBIS points will expire at the end of the school year. Please spend them on the great rewards listed on the PBIS Rewards Website. Also, check out all the awesome items around Mrs. Beck desk area. 

Important Announcements: 

• May 10 & 17 is One Hour Early Release Day at 2:10PM. 
• May 15th is 8th grade celebration at Sunsplash
• All library books are due next Wed., May 17th. 
• Boys & Girls Club coming to FHMS on May 16th & 18th (see flyers)
• Ride Into Summer May 19th (see flyer)
• May 25, 2023 is the End of 4th Qtr
• Our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony is on May 25, 2023 at 6:00PM in the gym
• We encourage you to send your child to school on time so that they don’t miss out on valuable learning opportunities. 
• Please check your child’s lunch account balances. You are welcome to come to the school and pay the balances and add money to their account.

Yours in education, 

Dr. Kimberly Weeldreyer

Principal

Fountain Hills Middle School

Fountain Hills High School

Hello, Falcon Family! We are in the homestretch of another successful school year thanks to all of you! Please check this Falcon Focus and our website for important information regarding end of year events and schedules, including the Final Exam Schedule. 

Seniors -  Only a couple of more weeks to go! Please stay focused and resilient so you can end your tenure at FHHS on a strong and positive note. I’d like to congratulate STUGO on an awesome Prom!  Thank you Mr. Keating and Ms. Kazee for your leadership, and thank you to our STUGO Leadership for organizing an outstanding event. Students - please remember self-care during these last two weeks. Eat healthily and get plenty of sleep so you are set up for academic success.

A shout out to all of our Spring Sports teams, especially Varsity Baseball who finished the season ranked 3rd in the entire State of Arizona for 3A and made it to round 2 of the State Playoffs! 

Please remember to come out to our Band concert at the High School on 5/18 at 7pm to see the talented Middle and High School Bands.

A special shout out to all teachers everywhere and especially in FHUSD during this teacher appreciation week. I could not ask for better colleagues than our FHHS teachers. Thank you for all you do and congrats on being almost to two months of well-deserved relaxation and recharging. 

Again, stay rested and healthy for the final two weeks of the 22-23 school year.

See you around campus.

MR. H.

Chris Hartmann

Principal

Fountain Hills High School

Finals Schedule

Monday, May 22nd & Tuesday, May 23rd - Traditional school schedule will be followed: 7:30 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.

Wednesday, May 24th - Senior Chromebook return in the library for students who are done with finals from 7:30-noon.

7:30-8:50  1st Period (Final Exam)

9:00-10:20 2nd Period (Final Exam)

10:30-11:50 3rd Period (Final Exam)

Thursday, May 25th - Final Exams for 9th, 10th, & 11th Grade ONLY

7:30-8:50 4th Period (Final Exam)

9:00 -10:20 5th Period (Final Exam)

10:30 -11:50 6th Period (Final Exam)

Senior Activities and Graduation Event Schedule

Thursday, May 18th 

11:00 a.m. FMYN Grad Walk @ ‘Hman ‘shawa Early Childhood Center, 18748 Ba Hon Nah Rd., Fort McDowell 

7:00 p.m. Middle and High School Band Concert @ FHHS Gym 16100 E. Palisades Blvd. 

Thursday, May 25th 

9:00 a.m. Grad Walk @ MMES 14825 N. Fayette Dr. & FHMS 15414 N. McDowell Mountain Rd. 

Friday, May 26th 

7:30 a.m. Senior Breakfast & Yearbook Party @ FHHS Cafeteria 16100 E. Palisades Blvd.

9:00 a.m. FHHS Commencement Practice @ Fountain Park (Saguaro/Panorama) 

7:00 p.m. Commencement Ceremonies @ Fountain Park

9:00 p.m. Falcon Fiesta @ FHHS Gym (Sign up to volunteer here.)

Counseling Newsletter

Please take a moment to review the counseling department's bi-weekly newsletter which showcases all the wonderful things happening in our counseling program and provides updates on important academic and post-secondary opportunities.

Summer School Registration

If your student failed a class first semester or is in danger of failing this semester, please sign them up for credit recovery this summer. The deadline to register is Thursday, May 19th. For more information and to register, please visit our website. You may pay your summer school fees here. 

Signing Day

(L-R) Alexis Ibarra, signing to play basketball at Yavapai College; Mia Duda, signing to play softball at Golden West College; JP Cahill, signing to wrestle at Bridgewater State. We are proud of you!

Congratulations Stellar Students

This month the Mayor and Town Council are recognizing freshmen Riga Homyak and Alex Brownstein for demonstrating good citizenship through compassion and consideration of others, complying with the rules, encouraging empathy, anti‐bullying, and being responsible for their actions in the classroom. Way to go, Riga and Alex!

Key Club Thanquet

On Thursday, May 11th, Key Club members and their families along with members of Sunset Kiwanis came together to celebrate another year of service to our community. 

(L-R) Faculty Advisor Delaney Kazee, Outgoing President/Incoming Vice President Elizabeth Franzone, Outgoing Vice President Chris Towne, Outgoing Corresponding Secretary/Incoming President Katelyn Smout, Incoming Activity Coordinator William Breen, Incoming Recording Secretary Katie Hampton, Incoming Corresponding Secretary Brooke Lyons, Outgoing Treasurer Julia Buckley, Outgoing Recording Secretary Emerson Uphoff

Dance Concert

Come enjoy another night of Grace, Power, and Force at the FHHS Gym at 7 p.m. TONIGHT! The opening night of the show was a success, and we’re proud of our talented dancers!

Adeline Skouson, Lauren Lamar, Mikayla Lucchese, Zoe Jagodzinski, and Abby Herman

Sahara Romo and Harmony Miles

Each month we will celebrate a student and a staff member from each site, as well as one staff member from the district office, transportation and warehouse combined. These amazing students and staff best represent the Falcon Way with their exemplary display of Accountability, Discipline, Excellence, Integrity, Professionalism,

Respect and Responsibility.

Thanks to our partnership with PTO, and their generous donations to our district, each recipient will receive a certificate and a $50 gift card.

Congratulations to our well deserved winners for this month!

In addition to being a terrific Registrar, Ms. Garman wears too many hats to mention at FHHS. She knows many roles and is always ready and willing to do whatever the school needs to keep us running smoothly. Whether that be guarding a gate, being the "tardy police," working with students, being at the front desk or attendance, Mrs. Garman has endless energy and has the best interests of FHHS and FHUSD in mind. In short, she is the ultimate team player and she is completely unaware of the phrase, as many of us are "that’s not in my job description." Campuses everywhere need more Kim Garmans'.

Adam Oberg is a student who actively participates in class every day and enriches the education of both his teachers and his classmates. Each day Adam shows up to class eager to learn and to entertain with a smile on his face. Adam regularly asks questions to further his understanding of the content or offers help to his classmates who are struggling. He's a spirited student and a pleasure to have in class!"

Steffnie Beck is one of a kind! She is the HEARTBEAT of FHMS! Her school spirit and enthusiasm never dies and is loved by all. She makes FHMS stand out! Steff has excellent customer service skills and as our front-line worker, we like to call her the Hostess with the Mostest! Students, staff, and parents all have a great amount of respect for her and value her commitment to FHMS. She is amazing! Not only does she know every kid by name but she is very close to knowing all the parents as well! She comes to work with a smile on her face and immediately starts her day off running! She's the first one to arrive and sets a positive tone for the day! If you know Mrs. Beck, you know she is a "jack of all trades" and as we like say, a master of them all! She is a pleasure to work with and an AMAZING team player- one who is always willing and able to get the job done! WE LOVE YOU MRS. BECK!!!

Clyde represents Falcon values to a high degree: he is kind to all, respectful always, responsible and self-directed in his work, and he conducts himself with the safety and well-being of others in mind. Clyde displays a maturity beyond his years in the way he takes responsibility for getting his work done, and for doing his work to the best of his ability. His desire to learn and grow is strong and his efforts in that direction are consistent. Clyde has a kind and ready smile for everyone, and all his classmates know that they are safe around him--he will never be hurtful in word or deed. Great work, Clyde!

The conductor of our front office orchestra, Lisa is an invaluable member of our MMES Team. She is often the first one to arrive at school and almost always the last one to leave which is testament to her dedication to MMES for almost 30 years. She has worn many hats during her career, which is why she is your, "go to" person for anything from the printer is jammed, PowerSchool reports, or a band-aid. Lisa is pulled in many directions but is always there to greet our visitors with a smile. Thank you, Lisa, for all you do for MMES and your continued dedication to our staff, students, and families.

Arianna is a model Falcon. She is Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Kind. She always has the courage to do the right thing. Arianna comes to class with a skip in her step and a sweet smile on her face. She arrives ready to tackle the day. She is diligent about getting her work done, and takes pride in her achievements. She has made huge gains with her academics and confidence. I am so proud of her! Go Arianna!!

Randy Jensen

Mike McElroy

The number of tasks associated with building consolidation is, at times, daunting. When I suggested we abandon the use of outside professional help in order to save money and time, I regretted it almost immediately. When I made the suggestion to Dr. J it was based on the idea that we would be able to use transportation, landscaping staff, and possibly volunteers to supplement some of the work load. While I had specific staff in mind for the assignment, there was no guarantee that they would sign on to help. As it turned out our staff was all in!

While tonight we are honoring two of the three individuals who, in addition to their daily responsibilities, have been at it almost daily, I want to recognize others who, from time to time have stepped up when called upon.

1. Cecilio Dominguez
2. Gary Grover (helped daily & previous Falcon of the Month recipient)
3. Robert Gustafson
4. Becky Kayser
5. Jerome Kayser
6. Luis Pena
7. Daysi Ramirez
8. Jose Ramos
9. Ray Smith (previous Falcon of the Month recipient)



The two individuals I have nominated tonight has literally moved more than 11 tons of material, prepped and painted walls, cleaned floors and bathrooms, among other things.

It is my honor to present this month’s Falcon of the Month Award to Randy Jensen and Mike McElroy.

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