Friendly Friday Update
The weekly newsletter for the FHMS Community - 11/10/23
Mr. Hiti's Message
Friendly Hills PTA’s annual fundraiser is this weekend on Saturday, November 11th at Mauer Chevrolet from 7-10 p.m. This is an adult-only event with a dessert bar, drinks, music, and a silent auction. This is a great opportunity to meet other Friendly Hills parents as well as a chance to bid on some excellent auction items. You can purchase tickets here. It is a great night out, I hope to see you there!
Please join us for our PTA meeting on Monday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Friendly Hills library. Our school counselors will be presenting on a variety of topics and you will have a chance to ask any questions you may have.
Upcoming Dates
- November 11 - Big Friendly Fundraiser, 7-10 p.m. @ Mauer Chevrolet
- November 13 - PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m. @ Friendly Hills IMC
- November 21 - 8th Grade Visits Two Rivers High School
- November 22, 23, 24 - No school, conference comp & Thanksgiving break
- November 30 - 8th Grade Band Bridges, 7 p.m. @ Two Rivers High School
6th Grade Students of the Month from Upper Red House - Jonas, Brennan, Paris, and Isabella
These students were chosen by their homeroom teachers
for their consistent demonstration of The Warrior Way.
FAST Assessment Results
Three times a year our students in grades 5-9 take FastBridge Learning assessments in math and reading which give teachers individualized information about a student's progress in mastering the skills they need to be able to learn at grade level. This year's fall assessments were given in September.
Please click here for more information about accessing assessment results.
Winter Gear Drive
Friendly Hills Middle School is hosting a Winter Gear Drive from October 30th through November 21st. We are in need of clean items in good condition including coats, snowpants, boots, gloves, hats, scarves, and socks.
Bring your donations to the drop box in the school office. Thank you for your generosity!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Zuleyma at 651-403-7691 or zuleyma.torres@isd197.org
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found bins are very full. The main bin is located in the rotunda between Lower Red and Lower Blue. There are additional bins in the boys and girls locker rooms near the Main Gym. Please claim your items by Tuesday, November 21st or they will be cleaned and donated to the Winter Gear Drive.
The Big Friendly Fundraiser
Haven't bought your tickets to the BFF yet? What are you waiting for?!
This is your chance to win great prizes while raising funds for the vital programs and activities that make Friendly Hills a great place to be for ALL students! Silent auction items include membership to Pool and Yacht Club, Minnesota Wild hockey tickets, theater tickets, wine class, priority reserved parking for FHMS concerts, and more!
Join us at Mauer Chevrolet on Saturday, November 11th from 7-10 p.m.
For more information and ticketing, email friendlyhillspta@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed!
The PTA is looking for volunteers to help with event set up and to staff games and tables on the day of the auction. Please take a look at the options and sign up where you can help. Thanks so much for helping make the BFF a success!
TRHS Boys Swimming and Diving
Two Rivers offers an opportunity for all 7th and 8th grade boys interested in participating in boys swimming and diving to join the high school program.
Practice starts on Monday, November 27th after school at the aquatics center at Two Rivers. Students can take the shuttle bus after school up to Two Rivers as well as accessing the 5:30 p.m. activity bus home when practice is over.
Students need to register online on EduTrak. Please visit TRWarriors.com for specific information, and for registration questions please connect with Dustin Boll.
7th Grade AVID students on a field trip to Northrop Auditorium
5th Graders getting their game faces on for Dodgeball during the Warrior Rally
5th grade teachers presented The Warrior Way Awards to Sam and other students
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Email: christopher.hiti@isd197.org
Website: friendlyhills.isd197.org
Location: 701 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, MN, USA
Phone: 651-403-7600
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