Hello parents and families,

It has been a wonderful start to the 2023-24 school year. We are entering the second quarter with students who are displaying ingenuity in science, crafting their language skills through essay writing and discussions in English and Social Studies, practicing perseverance in math as they encounter high-level questioning, developing their Spanish language skills in reading, writing and speaking, and staying in top physical shape in PE. We are proud of the growth we have seen this past nine weeks. Check out the sports photos featured throughout this newsletter, starting with our girls soccer team. They finished their WARM season with a 6-2 record and made it to the district semi-final game. We are so proud of our student-athletes.

Here are some general school reminders with links for easy reference:

• Clear bag protocol will be enforced at all after-school public events. Please plan accordingly and view this link for further details. Please share with your family members so they are also aware.
• FJH school dress code
• Mesa Public School Code of Conduct

This next quarter will get busy with games, concerts, and holiday events. We look forward to sharing these experiences with your students and family.

Thank you for a positive first quarter.

Warmly,

Mr. Abrams & Mrs. Moya

10/16 Professional Learning Day for Staff, No School for Students

10/17, 10/19 Softball/Baseball/Volleyball Tryouts

10/20, 10/23 Badminton Tryouts

10/24 MPS Choir Festival- Secondary Schools

10/27 Game & Costume Night 6-8p

11/10 No School- Veterans' Day Observed

11/14 FJPO Mtg 6p

11/22-24 No school- Thanksgiving Break

Our performing arts department is booming. Take a listen to choir, orchestra and band perform at a recent evening concert directed by John Snyder, Alexis Pillow and Cory Trout (respectively).

*Audio difficulties for the beginning part of the choir performance. Sound begins at the 5:46 mark.

Three of our teachers, Mr. Vanyek, Ms. Abdelhaq, and Mr. Young, received You Shaped the Future awards from a graduating senior. These teachers were said to have "the most positive effect on their education." We appreciate all of our teachers, and love hearing from former students about the positive impact that they have had in our students' lives.

The Nurse's office is looking for donations of girls jogger pants, sizes Youth XL and Women's XS, S for junior high student needs. If you have these (gently used) and no longer need them, please feel free to send them in with your student or drop them off at the front office. Thank you!