Friendly Friday Update

The weekly newsletter for the FHMS Community - 1/26/24

Mr. Hiti's Message

We are getting ready for Spring Conferences at Friendly Hills. Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 22 (Virtual or in-person) and on Thursday, February 29 (Virtual.) We will be using a program called PTCFast to set appointments for conferences, please set your conferences as soon as possible. A separate email will be sent next week to all parents/guardians with more information and the link to PTCFast.

On another note, please remember that as you drop your students off and pick them up, you should be using the inside lane. We do not want students getting out of vehicles from the outside lane because they are immediately stepping out into traffic, and there is a significant chance your vehicle will be damaged. If you need more time, please use the parking spaces that are available. Thank you for wanting to keep our students safe!

Have a good week!

Upcoming Dates

February 5 - Coffee with the Principal, 9 a.m.
February 9 - Winter Small Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m.
February 11 - Orchestra Lullaby Concert @ TRHS, 3 p.m.
February 12 - Coffee with the Principal presents NAAPID, 8 a.m.
February 19 - No school, Presidents' Day
February 22 - Conferences (in-person or virtual), 3:30-7:30 p.m.
February 29 - Conferences (virtual), 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Model United Nations Information Meeting

At Model UN, 7th and 8th graders represent countries from around the world and work together to solve important global issues. The 2024 conference will take place April 4th-6th in Minneapolis. Students and parents are invited to the IMC after school Wednesday, 1/31, for a 30-minute informational meeting (activity bus available at 4:30). Contact Mr. Wilmeth for more information.

Friendly Hills Clubs, Teams, & Activities

Attendance Notification Form

We now have an online form to submit absence notifications. Submitting this form fulfills calling in your student's absence. The attendance line will remain active at 651-403-7607, but this is another option for families.

You can view the form here (and bookmark it for future reference!), and it will also be linked on our school website.

Cultural Liaisons & Interpreters

Have You Taken the Family Survey Yet?

School District 197 is administering the Annual District Survey for families again this year. The survey link was emailed to all District parents/guardians on January 8 from our survey partner Panorama. The survey will be open through February 2. Taking the survey is optional, but all District parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to take it. The more feedback the district gets, the better we can meet the needs of students, families, and staff. The family survey is anonymous and takes about 20 minutes to complete. If you did not receive an email from Panorama with your unique survey link, please email district.communications@isd197.org. To learn more about our Annual District Survey, please visit our website.

Friendly Hills Sideline Store

Youth Enrichment Activities

NEW!! Board Games at Friendly Hills: (Grades: 5-8) This course is aimed for any students in grades 5-8 at Friendly Hills who are interested in discovering a passion for new (and old) board games. Students will learn to play a range of different board games from strategy games such as Sequence to chance games like Sorry! For this class you do not need any materials of your own, but if you would like to bring a board game to share and teach to others - please feel free! Taught by FHMS ESL Teacher Ms. McElhenny. Tuesdays starting Feb. 6 - $59 Register HERE

HS Prep Softball Clinics: (Grades: 7-8) Join TRHS Coaches and Varsity Players for Softball Skills Clinic, Pitchers Clinic or Catchers Clinic on Sundays starting February 18th. Click HERE for description, time and cost.

ROCC is back for the Winter! (Grades: 5-8) ROCC--Residents of Color Collective is offering their program ROCC Climbers for BIPOC youth after-school at Friendly Hills. Developing our youth to climb the world! BIPOC students can join us after-school as we CREATE, LEAD, INSPIRE, MOTIVATE & BUILD! This is a youth development and leadership opportunity for BIPOC youth at Friendly Hills. **There is no charge to register but please sign up HERE via a google form or HERE via Tridistrict website--if you have an account so ROCC is able to plan for activities.

Counseling & Guidance

Lost and Found

Our lost and found bin is becoming very full again. Please remind your student(s) to check for any misplaced items. Parents/guardians are welcome to check through the items as well, please check in with the office upon arrival.

Technology Resources

Order Your Yearbook Today!

With all the stories and pictures in one place, your yearbook is the perfect way to preserve these memorable years. Last year, Friendly Hills ordered 50 additional copies which all SOLD OUT on distribution day! Don't miss out, order yours today!

Friendly Hills PTA

Ski and Snowboard Club

The next Ski Club trip is Friday, February 2nd! Space is limited, registration closes January 30th at 12 p.m.

Warrior Ski Club is open to students at Friendly Hills, Heritage, and Two Rivers High School - register HERE! Mr. Reddy is the Friendly Hills Ski Club Advisor. Please click HERE for Ski Club FAQs. Email us at warriorskiclub@isd197.org if you have questions.