Congratulations to our 3rd-5th grade Mathletes! Both teams are in the top 10 and qualify for the Finals! Great work, kids and to Mr. Wilson
Middle School Art Club meets today! In Mrs. Kew's room, after school until 4:00!
Middle schoolers, don’t forget to buy your tickets during lunch today or tomorrow!
FHSA Treble Choir WILL rehearse tomorrow. We will dismiss promptly at 4:15. Please arrive by 4:15 to pick up students. Thank you
Club music rehearsal for Thursday, Feb 20 is cancelled due to parent/teacher conferences! We will resume rehearsal Feb 27 with the big musical numbers!
Book Fair is coming!
Are you afraid your child will lose their money?
eWallet to the rescue!!!
8th graders participating in the UAPB Science Expo represented FHSA well! Every student who attended won something!
Reminder: Club music rehearsal after school today for scene work on “never fully dressed” & “I think I’m gonna like it here” Cast involved in those scenes are needed today! Rehearsal schedule is updated on the website weekly!
Bus 09Q is late today. Please expect students to be delayed in arriving home.
8th grade accelerated science students going to the UAPB Science Expo on Thursday, Feb 13 — some details have changed! We are leaving from FHSA at 7:30am & lunch is being provided by UAPB! Sorry for the change, but the district is sharing transportation & made the change due to fewer schools participating. If you have questions, please email Ms. Bordelon — whitney.bordelon@lrsd.org
5th grade Parent Teacher Conference Link
https://signup.com/go/vLBbnbn
Schools closed Monday and Tuesday, February 10-11, 2020. We are so sorry to make this announcement at this late hour, but the staff absentee rate has ballooned this afternoon.- Please check your email for a message from Pamela Smith with more detailed information. Thank you
Today’s Casual for a Cause supported LRSD’s Poore Man on the Roof campaign. Thank you to all who contributed!
Bus 09J is running late today. Please expect children to be delayed in arriving home.
We need your help! Please share feedback in the survey to review options on board zone election maps! The deadline is February 19th! Thank you for your help!!💚
www.lrsd.org/voteonamap
Calling Stakeholders
Casual for a Cause is tomorrow! Bring $1 and a hygiene or non-perishable food item and wear the outfit of your choice. (Must comply with LRSD dress code)
Club music rehearsal tomorrow after school Thursday (2/6/20) will be all cast EXCEPT for orphans!
4th-8th grade families,
FHSA would like to show up big for the Central Arkansas Science & Engineering Fair! This is open to any 4th-8th grade student. FHSA will provide a bus for students. For more info, click on the link below. 7th graders note-we can enter team projects this year. The registration deadline is 2/15/20. This program is a member of the International Science and Engineering Network.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/579689/CARSEF_2020.pdf
Friday is Casual for a Cause!
Bring $1 and a personal hygiene or perishable item for the Poore Man on the Roof. (Make sure your outfit complies with LRSD dress code!)
It’s almost time for the Family Winter Ball!
Save the date ... Feb. 28,2020.
Watch for more details, coming soon!
FHSA represented well at today’s district elementary science fair! Lots of medals were one today! So proud of our budding scientist!
Great day for robotics! FHSA’s Elementary robotics teams competed in their first ever competition today! They showed perseverance and a good attitude with the ups and downs that come with robotics. We can’t wait to see what they do next! We are very proud of them.
FHSA Choir Singing National Anthem at Globetrotters game tonight at Simmons Arena
If you have a child who is running a fever, we are asking you to keep your child at home until h/s is fever free for 24 hrs. Please note if a child is running a fever prior to school, just providing meds and sending to school is not the way to go. The nurse will send home any student running a fever. Any temp above 100.4 cannot be at school. Please help us as we are trying to keep our students and staff healthy and sick-free. Thank you. If you have any questions please contact our School Nurse.
Congratulations to our 4th/5th grade Science Fair winners! We had so many great projects! I wish we could award them all!!!
Congratulations to our Beta Club State Champions!!!
Miss Henard’s DI practice has been canceled for today. It has been rescheduled for Monday.
Reminder: Honors assemblies will be held tomorrow!
Bus 09C is late today. Please expect students to be delayed in arriving home.
Do you have student work that you would like to share with the world? It could be a video, a book trailer, slideshow, app, artwork, a photograph, and more. Find out how to enter the Student Media Festival by visiting www.fhsalmc.blogspot.com.
Book Club is cancelled for today, Wednesday, January 22.
Middle School Robotics practice is cancelled today. Practice will resume on Thursday. Thank you!!
All English Language Learners K-8 will be assessed with the ELPA 21 beginning January 27th! Please view the attached letter for more information.
Honor Roll assemblies this Fri, 1/24!
Elementary Science Fair Showcase will be held on Tues, 1/28, from 5:30-6:30 pm in the 700/cafe. Come and check out the students hard work, winners, and receive info on how to apply to CARSEF. There is also a PTSA meeting at 6.
It's the last day to get discounted Globetrotter tickets for the Friday 1/31/20 game in NLR. Choir is singing the National Anthem! Get tickets here: https://osp.osmsinc.com/LittleRock/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=CF009
Ms. White & Ms. Bordelon in front of UALR’s electron microscope! They learned all about nanotechnology today.
Attention Parents!! 100 Mile Club has been cancelled for today!!!
Come out and support the Eagles and Lady Eagles basketball! Click the link below: https://5starassets.blob.core.windows.net/multi-media/2483488/hub/2019-20%
The FHSA Choir has been asked to sing the National Anthem at the Friday January 31st, 2020 Harlem Globetrotter game in NLR at 7:00PM. If you / your family / friends want discounted tickets ($22.00), they are now available online. Contact Mr. Olson if you have questions!
Bus C is running late and students have not left the school yet.
Our student surprise from Cockrill’s Country Critters has us hopping off to a great start! 🦘 💚💛
Attention parents of students that walk to Fletcher Library after school. Several community patrons have shared concern about students playing in the street. Please discuss the importance of safety and appropriate behavior after school. FHSA is not responsible for what occurs after dismissal, unless it is a district event.
7th/8th Grade Soccer Tryouts will be Tuesday/Thursday of next week from 2:45-4:15. MUST HAVE UPDATED PHYSICAL AND CONSENT FORM TO TRYOUT. Bring proper clothing, footwear, & water bottle. If bus transportation is needed, see Coach Fondren. Questions? Email daniel.fondren@lrsd.org
Visit www.fhsalmc.blogspot.com to check out the current reading challenges for K-8th grade including a 6th-8th Grade Virtual Book Club during the break and a Million Word Challenge between 6th-8th students and teachers.
Million Word Challenge: 6th-8th students vs Staff! For more information visit the link below!
http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/
Kick off the holiday break by supporting a wonderfully talented group of students! The FHSA Treble Choir will present a holiday musical, A Christmas Line, tomorrow night at 6:00pm.
Admission is free but donations are welcome to support our music productions.
6th-8th Virtual Book Club and Students vs.Teachers Million Word Challenge
http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2019/12/ms-virtual.html
We will not have Annie rehearsal for Club Music this Thursday, Dec 19. We will resume practice following the winter break!
It’s time to Deck the Hallways, sponsored by Student Council! Bring $5 on Monday to wear casual clothes each day next week. All funds raised will be donated to Toys for Tots.
Friday is pajama day—must be two parts and shoes must be worn. (Shorts, onesies, sleeveless tops, and flip flops are NOT permitted).
It's not too late to participate in the Reading Challenge even for Middle School (Congratulate Shamaya, 6th Grade). We have additional lanyards and pins available. Read and log your books at http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2019/10/reading-challenges.html
Girls Basketball Practice is cancelled today. This applies to 6th. 7th, and 8th grade girls. Thanks
Tonight at 6:00 is the Middle School Fine Arts Holiday Concert! Come support these fine young singers, instrumentalists, and artists. We look forward to seeing you!
Tomorrow is the last day for the Winter Bazaar! Come ready to shop for some one of a kind gifts!
Reminder: Mathletes Tryouts
Tuesday: 3rd and 4th grade
Wednesday: 5th grade
Friday: make up day (during school)
All tryouts will be in room 329 immediately after school. Please have transportation for your student at the front of the school at 3:15.
Just a Regular Day in Library Class
https://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2019/12/just-regular-day-in-library-class.html?m=1
2019 Blanket Drive: Help FHSA and & The Van protect our unsheltered and homeless neighbors! 12/2-12/20. Bring any type of blanket to the school office. It will be donated to The Van!
Tis the Season!
Join us this Saturday, Dec. 7, for family fun - and help us decorate our LRSD family tree! Your family is invited to create an ornament to place on the holiday tree at the admin building, while enjoying hot chocolate, punch and cookies, and karaoke. Plus, you'll get a free photo.
All materials will be provided for this FREE event - designed to kick off the holiday season.
Festivities take place from noon - 2 p.m.
LRSD Admin Building
810 W. Markham
Please share with families that are interested in joining the Eagle Team!! 🦅🦅
Public speaking - including speaking up in class - is an important skill. Drama Kids can help with that!
Enrollment is open now!
See for yourself what it's all about:
https://youtu.be/9oeaRiceUOI
https://youtu.be/B9Joq-_auGQ
8th Grade Parents: Please don’t forget about our Transitioning to High School program tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria! All LRSD High Schools will be available to share information about their programs!!! Hope to see you tonight!!
BETA Club: Please note students received information on Friday regarding a change to the night of the induction ceremony. The new date is Tues, 12/17, from 6-7. This change is allowing the high school counselors to meet with our 8th grade parents. Please ask students about this information as it also provides information on the field trip as well as important reminders.
Our annual Winter Bazaar provides all students the opportunity to do some holiday shopping for friends and family! Items are from $1-$10
8th Grade Families-Tues, 12/3, from 6-7:7:30, 8th grade students & their parents will meet with High School Counselors, AVID Coordinators & other high school & district representatives. For more info email. martha.christie@lrsd.org
Also, 1/20/20 is the last day to purchase ads for the yearbook. Ads can be purchased online at yearbookforever.com
FHSA 2019 Blanket Drive
Don't forget that next Tuesday December 10th, is the Middle School Fine Arts Department's Holiday Concert at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria! If you are in band, choir or orchestra, make sure you have your the appropriate attire as assigned by your teacher by next week!
ATTN: Mathletes tryouts
Tryouts for this year’s mathletes team will be held next week. All tryouts will be held in room 329 (Mr. Wilson’s class). The team will be selected by scores on the tryout tests. Typically a team will consist of two 3rd graders, two 4th graders, and six 5th graders. I will be having a make-up day for any student that is unable to make an after school tryouts. Please make sure your child has transportation at 3:15 on the tryout days. The team will meet every other Tuesday starting in January from 2:30-3:30.
3rd-4th grade tryouts: Tuesday, December 10; 2:30-3:15
5th grade tryouts: Wednesday, December 11; 2:30-3:15
Make- up test and tie breakers: Friday, December 13; 11:45-12:45
Anu Iyer, former FHSA Eagle, won the Congressional App Challenge for the state of AR tonight!! We are so proud of her work!
$1 Casual for a cause tomorrow!! Students must follow the LRSD dress code policy. No holes in jeans or leggings!! Go Eagles 🦅
Elem. Green and Gold Game tomorrow! All K-5 students will have the opportunity to watch our elem. basketball team tomorrow at 1:30 pm!$2 for an optional snack pack ! All proceeds will support the elementary basketball team!! Parents join us!! Lots of fun and games!🦅💚💛
Thanks to Mr. Davidson for helping Malcom on his 8th grade capstone project teaching others about healthy cooking! We cannot wait to debut Malcom’s cooking show.
Good Afternoon FHSA Family! Friday we will have a causal for a cause day. Please send $1 to participate. Students must follow the LRSD dress code. No holes in jeans and no leggings!!
8th grade Accelerated science made electromagnets today!
Club Music will meet tomorrow in the middle school choir room (Mr. Olson’s room) from 3-4:30pm Thursday, Nov 21. Please bring your Annie scripts!
Looking for a STEM gift for the holiday season? Check out the Engineering Gift Guide: https://laboutloud.com/2019/11/episode-215-stem-toys/
Find reading challenge updates at: https://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2019/11/reading-challenge-round-1.html (copy and paste the link).
Science Fair Help Sessions are schedule for the following dates, after-school until 3:30, room 426:
11/18, 11/19, 12/2. More information regarding science fair can be obtained by contacting your child's teacher or through https://www.forestheightsstem.com/stem-fair
8th grade high school info night has been postponed. Information will be sent out when the evening is rescheduled.
The elementary basketball games have moved to the FHSA gym on Saturday. There is still time to sign up to volunteer. This is a great fundraising opportunity!
https://signup.com/go/ZOvagnW
Do any of these jackets belong to your child? Lost and found is heaping! Come and claim your things!
General PTSA meeting starts at 6 pm. in the FHSA cafeteria. Come and share your thoughts on proposed playground updates and see a fun presentation by Drama Kids!
1st & 2nd grade STEMinistas will meet today until 3:30 in the Science Lab.
3rd grade & siblings STEMinistas make-up day for last week will be this Friday, 11/15, until 3:30 in the Science Lab.
Contact amber.harbin@lrsd.org with questions. Thank you!
Parents! We want to stress the importance of students following our uniform policy. Hoodies are not allowed. Jackets must have a half or full length zipper. Students may wear sweatshirts that are solid uniform colors: hunter green, yellow, white, and navy blue- please no graphics. Please review our parent/student handbook. Thanks! 🦅🦅
The FHSA elementary basketball team is trying to buy new uniforms and need volunteers to help with their fundraiser. The team was awarded a concession stand day next Saturday, November 16. Visit the sign up for more details. Go Eagles!!
https://signup.com/go/ZOvagnW
STEMinitas has been cancelled for this afternoon. We do apologize for the late notice and will send home information for a make up day.
8th Grade Families-Thurs, 11/14 from 6-7:7:30, 8th grade students & their parents will meet with High School Counselors, AVID Coordinators & other high school & district representatives. For more info email. martha.christie@lrsd.org
There will be NO MIDDLE SCHOOL Robotics practice this week. Practice will reconvene next week.
Congratulations to the FHSA robotics team! They were the ONLY middle school that competed in the Little Rock BEST Robotics Competition. The team walked away with 1st place in Engineers in Training Award and 2nd place in Engineering Notebook. Way to go FHSA!!!!
5th-8th Graders reserve your spot for Space Camp today! A $50 deposit holds your spot. Email amber.harbin@lrsd.org for more info or pay online at https://www.forestheightsstem.com/online-school-payments
6th Grade Lunch with Ms. Johnson
Destination Imagination (elementary and middle school)- Don’t forget we will have a meeting today at 5:00 in the media center.
7th grade field trip to Central Arkansas Water! Future scientists and engineers in the making!
Hey Parents! We have a few Neon Battle of the Heights shirts to sell! They are $12. The sizes and colors we have are below. If you would like to get one please email Ms. Lamb at latoya.gray@lrsd.org
Neon Pink- Youth Medium (2)
Neon Orange-Youth Large (1)
Neon Orange-Youth Small (1)
Neon Orange-Youth Medium (2)
Family Fun Costume Run got moved to tomorrow at 1:30pm! If you are a parent running please meet in the gym at 1:20 to meet your child. We will walk down to the track together!
Fun Run will start at 1:30 and the Pep Rally will follow... Go eagles💚💛💚
We look forward to seeing how “Marvel”ous you all look tomorrow!
Honors assemblies will be held on Monday!
Battle of the Heights Shirts are in!!! Some started going home today and the rest will come home Monday! Go eagles!
💚💛💚
7th grade / Kindergarten Pumpkin Investigations!
8th grade science are creating pedigree charts to follow autosomal recessive traits through 4 generations!
It’s Green and Gold Friday!
STEM Night fun! Stop by for some hands-on activities and pizza!
Mr. Davison & Ms. Bordelon had a great time being patients for 8th period’s PLTW medical detectives today!
Tonight's the Night! STEM Challenges begin at 5:30 in the cafeteria. Free Pizza, Door Prizes, Creativity, Problem-Solving & More...The fun lasts until 7 pm! We hope to see you here!
Science Club fun!
1. Spirit Week-post on social media #FHSABOH2019. Wed Pink Out!
2. STEM Night, Thurs.,10/24, 5:30-7. Food, challenges & more...
3. 1st 9wks Awards Assemblies, Mon, 10/28
6th 7:45-8:15
4th/5th 8:15-9:00
2nd/3rd 9:00-9:45
K/1st 9:45-10:15
7th 1:15-1:45
8th Grade--1:45-2:15
Ms. Hanson’s class participated in a Google Hangout with a shark specialist today! Connecting literacy and science!
Make up picture day is tomorrow, 10/22, from 7:30-9:30. All picture money should be turned in tomorrow!
Thank you to the parents and staff that ordered Battle of the Heights neon shirts! Shirts will be delivered to students and staff by Next Monday, October 28th! 😊
Last day to purchase your Battle of the Heights NEON Spirit Shirts! Purchase by Noon today!
https://fhsa-ptsa.square.site/product/battle-of-the-heights-t-shirts/2?cs=true
Chemistry Day fun! Thank you to all who came out!
Chemistry Day fun!!
Reminder: Chemistry Day today from 1-4. Drop in anytime for awesome, hands-on science activities related to metals! FHSA cafeteria!
Spirit Week 10/23-10/29
Wed. 10/23 Wear Pink
Thurs. 10/24 College Appeal & STEM Night 5-7
Fri. 10/25 Green & Gold
Mon. 10/28 Marvel Character Shirt
Tues 10/29 NEON for School Spirit
Shirts can be purchased: https://squareup.com/store/FHSA-PTSA
Chemistry Day Reminder
Tomorrow, 10/19, 1-4 PM
FHSA Cafeteria-Free and open to public
Hands-on science stations presented by the AR Chapter of the American Chemistry Society.
Callbacks for Annie auditions will be today during our regular meeting time from 3:15-5pm. Only those whose names are on the list for callbacks need to attend.
Fall Fest is tonight, y’all!
Are you as excited as we are?!
The gates open at 6 p.m. and the event will last until 8 p.m.
Don't miss bidding on these awesome Silent Auction items:
A year-long Drama Kids pass for the 2019-2020 school year
Loca Luna Dinner for 2
Painted Portrait by Lauren Kinder
Arkansas Skatium Swag
Little Rock Family Fun Basket including Big Rock Family Fun and Altitude Swag
Game Goblin Fun Basket
Downtown Date Night
SOMA Day-on-the-Town
Holiday Basket
Love Spell Tattoo Gift Certificate
The Silent Auction will be in the hall beyond the cafeteria. Bidding will start at 6:15 and end at 7:45. You do not have to be present to win. Checks or cash accepted.
3rd-grade Socratic Seminar on their current biography study
Accelerated science calculating potential and kinetic energy using pendulums!
Cleaning up our Simulated Oil Spill in 8th grade PLTW
We will have a very special visitor at FHSA this Friday from 11:00-1:00... a Bactrian camel!!🐫
The football game scheduled for today versus Henderson has been rescheduled for tomorrow night at 6:00PM. The game will now be moved to Pinnacle View Middle School.
Chicken Coop under construction with the help of these wonderful middle schoolers! We hope to have the chickens here within the week!
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Congratulations to our 6th grade team on their win yesterday!!! Way to go!! Thank you to our volunteer coaches!!! Soar eagles soar!!! 🦅 🦅
Reminder that elementary picture day is tomorrow. Please have student wear dress uniforms or FHSA polos. No t-shirts please! Volleyball pictures will be made too. Middle school and 7/8 football pictures are Tuesday!
Auditions for Annie Jr. are so much fun!!
8th grade parents — we send out a weekly email newsletter to parents who have given us email addresses! If you would like to be added to the email list, please email Whitney.bordelon@lrsd.org
8th grade parent rep, Cherie Abston also sends information in a GroupMe. If you would like to be included in this group, please email her: cherieabston@icloud.com
Accelerated physical science is learning about force!
More Marble Maze Fun
Marble Maze in full effect!!!
Fall Fest postponed until Thursday, October 17th!
Due to unforeseen circumstances Robotics Club is cancelled today. We will have practice next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to make up for practice this week.
Picture Day!
K-5 Mon., Oct. 14
6-8 Tues., Oct. 15
Volleyball Mon. Oct. 14
Football, Tues., Oct. 15
We ask that students please wear their dress uniform or polo. Please NO Spirit Shirts!
K-8 Order Form: https://tinyurl.com/y4okb4y5
Sports Order Form: https://tinyurl.com/y6dlf2vd
Chemistry Day, Sat., 10/19, 1-4 PM, Activities, Open to the Public, Free
Family STEM Challenge Night, 10/24, 5:30-7, Activities, Food, Prizes & More...
Choir 1 - Remember to wear your navy polos tomorrow for our 5th period performance. Navy polo with khaki or light colored pants/skirts. Thank you!
Elementary DI- If your student is interested in Destination Imagination, forms are due by 3:00 Wednesday, October 9th. Please email Laura.Gowan@lrsd.org if you have any questions.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PRACTICE IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY!! Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. Thanks!
Flash sale! Fall Fest is Friday, Oct. 11, and if you hurry you can still get in on our wristband Flash Sale!
Send cash or check (payable to FHSA PTSA) for $12 per wristband and have your student purchase them during their lunch periods.
To buy online:
https://squareup.com/store/FHSA-PTSA
October Newsletter 🦅🍁🍂
Here is the link for 6th Grade PTC
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FAAAB28A0FC1-parent1
FHSA CLUB MUSIC will meet today from 3:15-4:00pm.
Correction for West Cluster Event October 3rd from 5:30-7:30- refreshments and platters from Subway will be provided
Middle School Destination Imagination applications are available during lunch. Applications are due October 9, 2019.
Parent Teacher Conference Letters are coming home today for 6th Grade.
Elementary Destination Imagination- Information is going home today. If your student is interested please return the completed forms by 3:00 Wednesday, October 9th.
Good Morning FHSA Families! 🦅
We have so many great things going on and below are a list of dates for upcoming events!💛💚
October 3rd - Space Camp Informational Meeting
October 4th Flu Shot Clinic
October 10th - Parent Conferences
October 11th - No School, Parent Conferences, & Fall Fest
October 12th - Magnet Fair
October 14th - K-5 Picture Day
October 15th - 6-8 Picture Day
October 24th - STEM Challenge Night
October 30th - Family Fun Costume Run
October 31st & November 1st - No School
Additional information can be found on our school websites! Have a wonderful Wednesday! 💚💛
5th Grade Parent-Teacher Conference Link
https://signup.com/go/maiqOba
FHSA will host the West Cluster of LRSD school’s Parent and Community Night this Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria. There will be student performances from several LRSD schools including our very own Treble Choir. Artwork will be displayed throughout the 700 building. Community representatives will be there as well as a free boxed dinner from Jason’s Deli. We hope to see you all there!
Our performance time for the event Thursday has been changed to 6:45.
Please arrive to the music room by 5:30 to warm up, rehearse, and set our formation.
Please refer to the website for events schedules, location, times, changes, etc.
The FHSA Treble Choir website is as follows.
www.fhsatreblechoir.weebly.com
Notify me, Ms. Spencer, if you are experiencing difficulties opening the site.
Congratulations to the 8th grade Volleyball team! FHSA eagles💚💛💚
Hope to see you tomorrow (Saturday) at Parkview to cheer on our 7th and 8th grade girls volleyball team to victory! 7th grade will play at 10:30a and 8th grade will play at 11:30.
Go eagles Go 💚💛💚💛
New York Times bestselling graphic novel creator Nate Powell took time to Skype with several 8th grade students who asked him questions about the book they are currently reading, “March.” Powell is the first cartoonist to win the National Book Award. His book “Two Dead” will be released in November and is set right here in Little Rock.
Matt Hamilton from Westside MMA came to teach PE and GT some Jiu Jitsu self defense moves! We had a blast! You can try classes for two weeks free! Email Ms. Cazer for details.
Using iBooks to MEET THE STANDARD in Math class!! ❤️❤️
Shadow form for 5th graders. To print the form, visit https://www.forestheightsstem.com/live_feed from a desktop computer or a mobile device with printing capabilities.
For additional help contact martha.christie@lrsd.org.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/468245/FHSA_shadowing_request.2019.pdf
Fall Fest
Will you help us make Fall Fest 2019 the best one ever?
Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aaea823a64-20191
FHSA Spirit Squad...ready to cheer on our 8th grade volleyball team in the playoffs!
Go Eagles Go💚💛💚
Kindergarten coders! PLTW fun!
STEM Challenge Night has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 24. Please see the attached flyer for more information!
Correction: The Space Camp info meeting will take place on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 in Room 521. This trip is for 5th-8th grade students. After the meeting more info will be available online. Contact amber.harbin@lrsd.org with questions!
We will have a School Uniform Share Day on Friday, September 27.
We have some excess uniforms from older students to pass on. You may email Becky Layes at rdlayes@gmail.com to check if we have the sizes you need.
Interested in learning more about Gifted and Talented Programming? FHSA parent and community night is tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 24th at 5:30pm in the Cafeteria
Have you heard there will be a
LIVE DJ at the Green & Gold Middle School Dance tomorrow night?!
If you missed out on getting a ticket, you WILL still be able to get one at the door!
So come on out, FHSA middle schoolers!
Tickets are still on sale...
Green and Gold Dance is tomorrow. You can still purchased tickets at school tomorrow from Ms. Lamb in the office and we will sell tickets at the door.
#greenandgolddance💚💛💚
Spirit Shirts are in! If you purchased one or some, they should be coming home today or tomorrow. If you have any questions regarding the shirts please contact our PTSA President Lee Smith @ leesellslittlerock@gmail.com. 😊
Club MUSIC will meet today from 3:15-4:00 in the middle school choir room 603. Interested students in 4th-8th grade and their parents/guardians are invited to attend.
Eighth grade night for the Lady Eagles!
Security Appreciation Week! Thank you for keeping us safe!💚💛💚
Tomorrow is the last day to get tickets!$5
Your voice matters!! Join us tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. for the Community Advisory Meeting. Our school will be discussed and we need parents, teachers, and students in the building!! Together we RISE AND SOAR!! 🦅 810 West Markham
Lady Eagles JV 2-0 against Mabelvale! Super job, ladies!
Elementary Robotics hard at work planning their scoring strategies!
The first Club Music meeting will be held tomorrow from 3:15-4:00pm in the middle school choir room 603. All interested students in grades 4-8, and their guardians, are welcomed to attend.
8th grade accelerated science is measuring the acceleration of pumpkins rolling down the hill today & tomorrow!
8th graders are finding the rate of ice melting to determine the relationship of half-life and absolute dating!
Postponed: STEM Night schedule for this Thurs. has been postponed. We will reschedule ASAP and get that info out! Thank you!
Special guest speaker Melissa Diller is here today teaching us some Yoga in 7th grade PE
Tickets on sale now for $5! Sold only during middle lunch this week.
5th Grade Shadowing begins October 1. Pass this along to any 5th grader (perspective 6th grader) who might like to check out middle school.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/468245/FHSA_shadowing_request.2019.pdf
There will be NO girls basketball workouts this week, September 16th - September 20th. Workouts will resume on September 23rd. Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. Happy Monday!!
FHSA Student Council Presidential Debate!!! Great job. ladies! Thank you to all who tuned in!
See our student council Presidential Debate LIVE this afternoon at 2 PM! Click on one of the links below to view. Please MUTE your mic& turn OFF the camera while viewing!
https://meet.google.com/dbt-cqzb-vgd
https://meet.google.com/nzq-djov-gbt
Our admin team is working hard!
Friendly Reminder: FHSA has already conducted open house for our school during the Eagle Extravaganza. We will not have open house tonight for middle school students! Have a wonderful evening! 🦅
Parents, we need our students at school daily!! Check out our district’s Feet to the Seat Campaign at www.lrsd.org. Everyday counts!!! Students are also tardy at 7:40 a.m!!!
Reminder: Parent/Guardian Meeting for all Choir 2 students TONIGHT, Thursday 9/12/19 @ 6:00 PM in the choir room (#603). This will be a brief informational meeting about ALL-REGION Auditions
THERE WILL BE NO GIRLS BB WORKOUTS TODAY, SEPTEMBER 12th OR TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 13th. PRACTICE WILL RESUME ON MONDAY.
Family STEM Challenge Night is Thurs, Sept, 19 5:30-7. FOOD, Door Prizes, & more! All invited to take part in our night of challenges. Test your design skills in fun, friendly competitions! All are welcome to participate!
Save the Date! Fall Fest 2019 is happening from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, Oct. 11!
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Reminder: Parent/Guardian Meeting for all Choir 2 students on Thursday 9/12/19 @ 6:00 PM in the choir room (#603). This will be a brief informational meeting about ALL-REGION Auditions
Reminder: Middle School Robotics practice will be held today from 2:40 -4:30.
Cheerleaders and Drill Team members
Students utilizing the steps of the design process to complete the zipline challenge.
We are having our Annual Flu Clinic on Friday, October 4, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00. I have passed out forms for K thru 8th grade students. Please complete all pages. If all pages are not complete the health department will not give your child a flu vaccine. The health department will only be here on October 4th. So, please send forms back ASAP completely filled out.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/463021/Flu_Packet_2019.pdf
The grandparents day performance for today has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. Do not send students to rehearsal.
8th grade students are touring Blanchard Springs Caverns today & tomorrow — learning about Earth’s history for science class has never been so fun!
The qr code will be posted on message boards around the FHSA campus.
FHSA Treble choir audition form:
BASKETBALL TRYOUTS FOR 6TH, 7TH, and 8TH GRADE GIRLS NEXT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th FROM 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. GIRLS SHOULD STAY AFTER SCHOOL THAT DAY FOR TRYOUTS. Contact Coach Stroud or Coach Bishop for questions.
Drama Kids starts on Monday. Hurry and sign up now!
If your child has a wonderful idea, they need to be able to explain it to make it happen. Of course, public speaking can be intimidating! Drama Kids International helps with that, and they make sure kids fun, too.
Sign-up for their afterschool program is going on now. Check them out!
https://dramakids.com/little-rock-ar/
The Paris & Barcelona Spring Break Trip informational meeting is tonight at 5:30 in room 702. Please see Ms. Mignot for more information. christine.mignot@lrsd.org 5014472754
8th Grade Field Trip to Blanchard Springs
Tomorrow (9/5) and Friday (9/6)
Attire: FHSA Spirit Shirt, jeans (no holes), closed toed shoes, jacket (for down in the caves)
Remember to bring a sack lunch!
Be here by 7:40 am, will return around 3:00 pm.
If you have any questions, please email Mr. Fondren at Daniel.fondren@lrsd.org or Ms. Bordelon at Whitney.bordelon@lrsd.org.
Data Driven Instruction - We’re moving from GOOD to GREAT!!
The link to the treble choir audition form is as follows:
https://forms.gle/CCGAbftTB2easc66A
SIGN-ups end on Fri. Sept 13
FHSA Middle School Robotics Practice today from 2:40 p.m.- 4:30p.m. in room 525. Parents, please make sure students are picked up on time.
FOCUSED ON FINDING FACTORS!! ❤️❤️
The Green and Gold Middle School Dance will be Friday, Sept. 20! Tickets are $5 and will be sold during lunch periods Sept. 16-19.
There is still time to register your 3rd-5th grader for FHSA Treble Choir Auditions.
Returning members do not have to audition again, but must still register in google docs and pay club dues.
Dues are $20 upon selection
https://forms.gle/CCAGbftTB2easc66A
Car tags for after school pickup are now available in the front office. Please be sure to get one! Thank you for all that you do!
There will be NO Girls’ Basketball workouts Friday, August 30th or Monday, September 2nd. Workouts will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd. See Coach Stroud for questions.
Grandparents Day will be celebrated on Sept. 9 and 10!
Can you build a table out of 5 sheets of paper that can hold 5 books? These students were able to conquer the challenge!
The deadline for ordering spirit wear is this Friday, Aug. 30.
Get yours here:
https://squareup.com/store/FHSA-PTSA
Yearbooks are now on sale! Only $30 until 10/31. 8th grade families, don't forget to purchase your ads ASAP.
https://yearbookforever.com/
HAC (home access center) information will be coming home today and tomorrow! This is the information you will need to check for grades. If you need more information on HAC please email Ms. Lamb @ latoya.gray@lrsd.org
Accelerated Science is learning about deductive, inductive & abductive reasoning through solving the mystery of CLUE!!
Reminder there will be a Robotics Parent meeting tonight in the cafeteria from 5:30-6. This is for 3rd-8th grade students. Stick around for the PTSA meeting after.
The Paper Airplane Guy will visit 3rd-5th graders on September 5, at 1 PM. www.ThePaperAirplaneGuy.com
FHSA TREBLE CHOIR AUDITIONS
Who: Interested 3rd-5th grade students
When: Tuesday, Sept 17th 3:30pm
Where: FHSA Cafeteria
How: https://forms.gle/CCAGbftTB2easc66A
Sign-ups end on 9/13/19
Returning members must sign-up, but do not have to audition again.
Membership is $25 after the selection process. This is for ALL members
Good Evening Parents! This is just a friendly reminder that Girls’ Basketball workouts begin tomorrow, August 26th. Workouts are from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday of this week. A workout schedule will be provided tomorrow. Parents are strongly encouraged to pick up by 4:30 p.m. or student athletes will have to ride the athletics bus home at 5:30. See Coach Stroud for questions. Thanks
8th grade science made a rainbow today following proper measuring procedures!
Free shoes for students. See the attached flyers. Zapatos gratis para estudiantes. Ver los volantes adjuntos.
5th Grade Scientists working on problem solving and critical thinking.
FHSA Girls Basketball Workouts will begin next Monday, August 26th from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. All girls interested in trying out for the 2019-20 basketball team are REQUIRED to attend scheduled workouts unless they are a member of the FHSA Volleyball Team. Bus transportation will be provided; however, buses won’t leave until 5:30 p.m. Parents are strongly encouraged to pick up their student athlete(s) at 4:30 p.m. otherwise they will have to stay an extra hour each day. A workout schedule for the week will be provided on Monday. Please contact Coach Stroud or Coach Bishop with any questions/concerns that you may have. Thanks for all you do!
FHSA will have an informational meeting for 3rd-8th grade students on Tuesday, August 27 from 5:30-6:30 in the cafeteria. We will hand out robotics team application that evening and provide information. For those unable to attend the meeting, we will have application available on Wednesday, 8/28.
Free physicals for 6th-8th grade students on August 30. Information will be sent home regarding the process. Transportation will be provided. Students must have a current yearly physical to tryout/play any sports. See coaches or Mr. Anderson for more information.
Paris/Barcelona Trip Informational Meeting
September 5 @ 5:30 in room 702. For more information see Ms. Mignot.
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball for the 2019-2020 season should sign up in Coach Stroud’s room (Room 327) by this Friday, August 16th. Information about FREE physicals will be provided at this time. Please contact Coach Stroud at (870) 866-3859 or Dannisha.Stroud@lrsd.org for questions. 🦅🏀
FHSA Spirit Apparel is available online as well as PTSA memberships
https://squareup.com/store/FHSA-PTSA
Thank you so much for a wonderful 1st day of school!!! The tardy bell rings at 7:40 a.m!! See you tomorrow!!! Go Eagles 🦅💚💛💚💛
This year agenda books are mandatory for all 5th-8th grade students at FHSA. You may purchase these in the Front Office. The cost is $7.00. Books will be on sale at Eagle Extravaganza. We can only take cash payments at the school. There is an online option which can be found at the following : https://www.forestheightsstem.com/online-school-payments.
We ask that all students have their books purchased by Friday, August 16. If you have any questions or concerns, please see the school counselors.
There will be no football practice today.
Happy New School Year!
I am pleased to announce that due to a successful inaugural season, the FHSA Treble Choir will continue this year! FHSA students, new and returning, in 3rd through 5th grade are welcomed and encouraged to audition. If your child was a member last year they will not have to audition again, but should complete the form.
Auditions will tentatively take place on Tuesday, September 17 at 3:30. Sign-ups will begin during the Eagle Extravaganza and will close on Friday September 13 at 3:00pm.
https://forms.gle/CCAGbftTB2easc66A
For questions or concerns, I can be reached at satia.spencer@lrsd.org.
Lab Ready!!!
Good Evening FHSA Families! Our Eagle Extravaganza will be held tomorrow from 6-8 pm! Kindergarten families will arrive at 5:00 p.m. for Kindergarten Round Up!! Students will learn classroom assignments and middle school students will receive schedules!See you there!💚💛🦅
All FHSA Kindergarteners are invited to eat ice cream and get to know a friend at the FHSA Kindergarten Ice Cream Social!
***Please reply below to let us know if you'll be joining us at Loblolly Creamery between 4 and 6 on Friday, August 9th.***
We'll meet up in the back room, go on a scavenger hunt with a new friend in the Bernice Garden, and buy some yummy ice cream for a sweet treat afterward.
This is a great way for your kindergartener to get ready for an awesome first day! So join us!
Tonight!!!
6th Grade and New Middle School Student Orientation this Friday at 10:00!!
Teachers having fun during training!!
6the Grade and New Middle School Student Orientation this Friday August 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria! Hope to see you there!! 6th grade students will receive class schedules! 💚💛💚💛🦅🦅🦅
All FHSA Kindergarteners are invited to eat ice cream and get to know a friend at the FHSA Kindergarten Ice Cream Social!
***Please email kdishongh@sbcglobal to let us know if you'll be joining us at Loblolly Creamery between 4 and 6 on Friday, August 9th.***
We'll meet up in the back room, go on a scavenger hunt with a new friend in the Bernice Garden, and buy some yummy ice cream for a sweet treat afterward.
This is a great way for your kindergartener to get ready for an awesome first day! So join us!
Unable to make it to school check-in days? Be sure to check-in your student for the 2019-2020 school year: https://www.lrsd.org/domain/158
Thank you parents, teachers, and students for your hard work!!! Check out our new signs!! We are soaring into a new school year!! 🦅💚💛 See you soon and thank you for participating in check-in!!
Back to School
Back to School Bash
Welcome back Eagle Family!! See you tomorrow at Check-in from 10:00 am- 7:00 pm!! Agenda books will be on sale!! 🦅🦅💚💛💚💛 Go Eagles!!!
Let’s jump into the new school year! All k-8 students are welcome at a back-to-school party, 5 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, Aug. 8 at Altitude Trampoline Park. Cost is $11 per student, including socks!
Good Evening Eagle Family!! Check in will begin July 31st and end August 1st!! Check in starts at 10:00 am and will end at 7:00 p.m. both days!! Hope to see you there!! 🦅🦅🦅💛💚💛💚
Join us Monday, August 12th from 6-8:00 pm for our Annual Eagle Extravaganza!! See you there!!
FHSA agenda books are required for all 5th through 8th grade students! Books will be available for purchase for $7 during Check-In on July 31 and August 1 and at Eagle Extravaganza, Monday August 12th from 6-8 pm 📓📝✏️💚💛🦅
Attention all 6th graders!
Proud of this amazing student!!
The Soaring Eagles Choir is on TV! You can check it out here at the link:
https://www.kark.com/victory-over-violence/middle-school-choir-donates-money-to-love-victory-over-violence-campaign/2021720022
FHSA Students at Globals!!! Go Eagles 🦅
What an amazing experience!! 2019 DI Globals!! 3 teams representing FHSA!!!
The FHSA Choirs are going to be on TV! On Tuesday, May 28 check out KARK @5pm and FOX16 @9pm to see them perform and talk about their recent benefit concert to support L.O.V.E (Let Our Violence End)! Go Eagles!
8th graders at Education in Motion at Magic Springs!!
Students are currently in negotiations at the UN to decide how to solve the North Korean nuclear crisis.
Field day TOMORROW!! Don’t forget to bring an extra change of clothes in a plastic bag!! All swim suits must be covered up!! Looking forward to a fun day!!
8th grade Accelerated Science students are using inductive, abductive, and deductive reasoning to solve a mystery today!!
Field Day Reminders:
--Date: Thursday, May 16th!
--Kona Ice money due tommorrow! (May 14th)
--Bring an extra change of clothes in a plastic bag!
--Make sure all swim suits are covered up!
--K-2 students: Please sign ATA permission slips coming home today!!
Middle School Field Day is Friday May 17th. Kona Ice will be there at 1:00 p.m.
Prices are $6.00 for largest-$3.00 for smallest.
8th grade science classes are learning about engineering from a U of A Fayetteville engineering student, Maria Mariscal!
6th grade GT students won 1st place in the Stock Market Game. We are at the awards banquet today!
LAST CHANCE!! Middle schoolers, tomorrow is the last day you can get tickets to the Spring Formal, which is happening Friday, May 17.
There will be no paper tickets issued for the dance. When students check in at the dance, they will get tickets to use to select food at Zay O'Neil's food truck.
Parents are welcome to make cash purchases from the food truck.
Sea Camp Day 2!
Sea Camp!
Sea Camp!
Beach time! The sun is peaking through!
FHSA teacher video extended until Wednesday, May 15th
We made it! Ocean Springs, MS!
Coastal Science Trip just stopped for lunch! ETA to Ocean Springs is 3 pm. Fingers crossed the rain lets up!
ATTENTION 6th Grade Parents! Unfortunately, the ACT Incentive Field Trip to the park, scheduled for Thursday, May 9th, has been CANCELLED due to
imminent weather conditions!
Good Evening FHSA Parents! Tomorrow is our school-wide trip to see “Into The Woods” at Parkview!! If you have not turned in your permission slip please send it to school tomorrow!! Thanks to everyone for your hard work!! Special thanks to Ms. Spencer, Mr. Doram and our PTSA!!! 🦅🦅
Tickets go on sale tomorrow! Get yours in the cafeteria during middle school lunch.
Middle School Spring Formal will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17.
Field Day volunteers needed!! Please click on the link below and sign up for a spot!! Field Day will be Thursday, May 16th!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FAAAB28A1FE3-fhsa
6TH GRADE ACT INCENTIVE FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. IT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST! IT WILL NOW BE ON THURSDAY, MAY 9TH.!
CLUB MUSIC: Remember we start rehearsing at Parkview High School tomorrow from 4:30-8:30pm!
Tickets to the Middle School Spring Formal will be available starting on Thursday!
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up. We want to know what you appreciate most about FHSA teachers!
The 8th grade had a great visit to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis! The students learned a lot about civil rights heroes and how young people today can be activists in their community. Thanks to all the adults who helped organize and chaperone the trip!
The 8th grade trip to the Civil Rights Museum — Ms. Bordelon’s group!!
Former FHSA students are leading a Youth Environmental Conference at UALR today!
6 of our excellent 8th grade female scientists are spending the day at UCA’s Girl Power in STEM!!
VIPS training information
Happy Earth Day!
Buses 09b and 09m are running late today. Please expect students to be delayed in arriving home.
8th grade physical science had a great time visiting UCA today!
8th grade accelerated science is being trained on how to use UCA’s scanning electron microscope!
https://woobox.com/95fehs/gallery/jHmCgb7n30w
FHSA family!! Please click on the link to vote for Garin Freeman!! We are extremely proud!! Let’s help her win and represent LRSD and FHSA!! #1rock
Bus O9B is late today. Please expect students to be delayed in getting home.
Bus O9P is late today. Please expect students to be delayed in getting home.
Bus 09G is running late today. Please expect students to arrive home late.
8th grade accelerated science designed experiments using the vortex cannon while we are studying Bernoulli’s principle!
Deadline to purchase athletic tickets is Friday!
2019-2020 PTSA board elections are coming up. If you would like to serve in one of the following positions, please get in touch with Mrs. Shelton before April 26.
Good Morning! Volleyball tryouts are canceled today because some students have to attend The Solo Contest at Pinnacle View today! Tryouts will resume on April 16-19 from 2:50-4:30. Thanks!
Sign up for the Frankly Reading Program today!
8th grade accelerated science is manipulating light waves in this light box activity!!
Tomorrow is the LAST day for Field Day T-shirt orders!! No late orders will be accepted! Cash only please!!!
Club Music Rehearsal tomorrow April 11 for ALL Cast and Crew at 3:15pm!
Club Music Parent Meeting has been moved to Tuesday, April 16 at 5pm in the choir room!
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets!
Steministas are learning all about earthworms today! We are measuring the length & observing their behavior in moist & dry environments!
About last night’s performance...
If you have photos and videos please share them with me via email or social media! satia.spencer@lrsd.org
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
to the FHSA faculty, staff, and administrators who helped to make last night’s elementary concert such a success!
Mrs. Alexander, Ms. Boykin, Ms. Caston, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Vaughn, Mr. Doram, FHSA PTSA, Ms. Robinson, Mr. Pettus, Dr. IJ Routen, Ms. Cooper, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Anderson, parents, and our amazing students!
It truly takes a team/village to put together an event like that and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Please forgive me if I missed anyone.
Buses N and S are running late today. Please expect students to arrive home late.
The Spring Formal for middle schoolers will be from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Friday, May 17. Tickets are $20, which covers food, and will be sold in the cafeteria during middle school lunch May 2, 7, 9 and 14.
Attention Elementary- Field Day t-shirt order forms and money are due by the morning of Friday, April 12th. T-shirts are $10 and cash only. Please see the form for class/grade t-shirt color.
Science Olympiad State Tournament:
Anatomy -- 2nd place! (Jaiadhi & Sophia)
Density -- 2nd place (Aiden & Jaiadhi)
Mystery architecture -- 2nd place (Jackson & Ethan)
Thermo -- 3rd place (Heather & Wesley)
Some of our science Olympiad team following their competition today at UALR — waiting for awards now! Today’s team is Jaiadhi, Jackson, Ethan, Aiden, Heather, Sophia, and Wesley!
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the athletic banquet! 🙂
Students who ride Bus 09O will also be delayed in arriving home today.
Bus O9A is having mechanical issues and a replacement is being sent to pick up students. Please expect students to arrive home late.
There will be a General PTSA meeting at 5:30 pm Tuesday, April 9, immediately before the Solid Gold musical.
Field Day T-Shirt Order Forms! Make sure you order your class/grade color t-shirt!! All orders due by April 12th! Cash only please!!
FIELD DAY T-SHIRTS!! Be looking for a Field Day t-shirt order form tomorrow!!! All order forms will be due by April 12!!! More info to come!!
Spring Fling is happening from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 19.
Admission is $5.
We need donations of individually-wrapped candy and plastic egg.
Each class is being asked to put together something for a silent auction. This can be anything from a master class artwork piece, gift basket, discounts for anything...anything goes! If you have ideas for a basket or want to contribute something specific, please contact your teacher or your classroom rep. And please be on the lookout for updates from your classroom rep in the coming days!
We also welcome sponsorship by corporations or by individuals. If you would like to help, please contact Lee Smith at leesellslittlerock@gmail.com.
Detective Lovelace stopped by 3rd Period Social Studies today to discuss crime, it’s impact on our community, and the ways students can get drawn into crime. Thanks, Detective Lovelace!
8th grade PreAP science classes are manipulating light using mirrors & lenses!
The biggest soccer rivalry in central Arkansas (that involves two middle-school teams from the Little Rick School District) will be played at Scott Field at 6 pm Thursday, March 28. Go Eagles!
Dress down tomorrow for DI! Only one dollar!
Hello Parents! Today will be the last After School Math Tutoring session for the 2018-19 school year. The students have worked really hard to prepare for the upcoming ACT Aspire test and I want to thank each and every one of you for all you do to invest in your child’s success! Have a GREAT day!!
Science olympiad & UAPB Science Expo winners being honored by Superintendent Poore!
Honor’s Assembly K-8th Grade
4th grade researched people for our own Arkansas' African American History Living Museum in February. One of Ms. Boykin's students chose retired NFL player and Super Bowl champion Keith Jackson. Keith came to visit their class and heard a message about getting their education and giving back to the community. They were also able to view his Super Bowl ring!
Mark your calendars!
Get your tickets soon!
Eighth graders dressed up in costumes inspired by Greek and Latin words they’ve been studying. These students are dressed as “photo” (Greek for light), “crat,” (Greek for member of government), and “phys” (Greek for nature.)
Revised date...
Summer Robotics Camps at UA Little Rock! For more information click the link below:
https://ualr.edu/stemcenter/vex-iq-camp/
5th Grade Promotion
8th Grade Promotion
No After School Math Tutoring on Thursday, March 14th. We will resume after Spring Break on Tuesday, March 26th. Thanks!!
Save the date!
Save the date...
Casual for a cause! Dress down for DI! Bring in $1!
Yearbook ad reminder
Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Event! Monday, March 11 5:30-7:30 at Pulaski Heights Middle School
No Quiz Bowl Practice Today for Stroud’s Team.
STEMinistas Wednesday group will meet on March 6 and the Thursday group will meet on March 7 until 3:30 pm.
Congratulations to both elementary mathletes teams! Both teams placed in the top 20 out of 46 teams.
Team 1 received 7th place at the district championship
History Day 2019!!
Awesome day at UALR History Day competition! Let’s come home with some medals!
8th grade accelerated science is experimenting with thermal energy today using calorimeters!
We have raised just over $1,000 for Kids Heart Challenge!! I am going to extend our deadline to next Thursday, March 7th! Great job FHSA!!!
Spirit night at Andy’s!
Join us March 13th!
Mrs. Stroud’s Quiz Bowl Team will not meet tomorrow. Thank you!
Our science olympiad team won 3rd place overall for our first tournament!! We had 2 first place medals & 3 second place medals!!
Waylon received 2nd place in his category at the LRSD chess tournament
Tyler got 3rd place in his category at the LRSD chess tournament
8th grade accelerated science is calculating potential & kinetic energy using pendulums!
Join us Saturday, February 23rd for some fun basketball!
TREBLE CHOIR will still sing in the VWB Concert next Thursday Feb. 28th at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center.
The rehearsal for that performance is THIS SATURDAY FEB. 23 @ Metro Vo-tech, 7701 Scott Hamilton Dr., from 9:50am-1:30pm. Please provide transportation for your child.
Stroud’s Quiz Bowl Practice for today has been cancelled. Thank you!
There is still time to buy tickets online for Friday night’s Daddy/Daughter dance!
https://squareup.com/store/FHSA-PTSA/
SOLID GOLD CONCERT POSTPONED
Due to illness and a blown sound system the Solid Gold performances scheduled for this Thursday, Feb.21 have been POSTPONED. The new date is TBD.
No SOLID GOLD PERFORMANCES this Thursday
Fun day at the robotics challenge in Monticello! 😊#schoolonsaturday
Book Fair (Feb. 25-28)
Newsletter I: https://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2019/02/spring-2019-book-fair-news-i.html
The Book Fair is coming February 25-28. Volunteers are needed: http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2019/02/book-fair-feb-25-28-and-volunteers.html
Jessica 1st place Health Science — UAPB
Carson 2nd place & Sanskriti 1st place Environmental Science
Deanna 3rd place & Dimitri 1st place Engineering — UAPB
Jaiadhi 1st place & Chloee 2nd place Earth & Planetary Science — UAPB
Anu — 1st place Computer Science UAPB
Students are helping Coach Perkins measure grams of sugar in party foods and comparing them with healthy choices.
Coach Perkins teaching a nutrition lesson about Valentine Party foods.
Congratulations to the Elementary Mathletes teams. Both teams advanced to round two of the district competition!
8th Period is trying to solve the mystery—how did Kenneth James die of cholera. This is our final day, and several groups are awfully close!
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase Valentine Candy Grams before Valentine's Day. Show someone you care for only $1!
Also, PT Conferences are this Thursday and Friday! See your child's teacher for more information!
8th grade accelerated science is making Newton’s cradles to describe the transfer of energy!
No After School Math Tutoring Tuesday or Thursday of this week. Tomorrow I am off campus for a training and Winter Parent Teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday. We will pick back up next week. Thanks!
Kids Heart Challenge Assemble!
Treble choir WILL rehearse today from 3:30-4:45. Our performances are right around the corner, so it is very important that all members attend. Also, please ensure your child is practicing at home.
Please check the website often for schedule changes or updates.
satiaspencer.weebly.com
Valentine Candy Gram are on sale now! Information and forms will be coming home today via the students. Each Candy Gram is only $1 and the proceeds benefit programs here at FHSA!
Nickolas Wesley served at the State Capitol today for one of our state representatives. Congratulations, Nick, and way to represent our school with Eagle pride!
Club music rehearsal for the entire cast and crew TOMORROW from 3:15-5pm!
Club Music Rehearsal for the ENTIRE cast and crew! 3:15-5pm!
Look at our artists in Mr. Baker’s class!!
How media squad felt today in our monthly visit from Ms. Deidre/Central Library System-Fletcher:
You get a robot and you get a robot
(including Ozobot Evo)
Find out more at: http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2019/02/you-get-robot-you-get-robot-including.html
8th grade PreAP is investigating momentum by designing & building cars to safely transport an egg — like real world vehicle safety engineers!
No After School Math Tutoring on February 5, 2019. Thanks!
Here is the link for 6th Grade PTC’s
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c044faaab28a0fc1-parent
If you are participating in the Sport Stacking Tournament on Saturday there will be an Open Gym practice tomorrow (2/1) from 6-7pm! This is optional and is come and go. Cups will be provided. Remember $10 registration fee will be due the day of the tournament!
FHSA Chess Team came in 3rd place!
Chess Tournament
FHSA Chess Club is racking up awards today at the LRSD Chess Tournament
8th graders read to Ms. Watkins’ kindergarten class and worked on collaborative drawings. We had a great time! Thanks for welcoming us to your classroom, Ms. Watkins!
JUDGES NEEDED! If you are interested in helping during the Sport Stacking Tournament NEXT Saturday, judges are needed!!! Please contact Coach Perkins at sarah.perkins@lrsd.org for more information! Also, it's not too late to sign up if you have a child interested in competing!!
Help plan and/or volunteer for Read Across America/Dr. Seuss Celebration by completing the survey at https://goo.gl/forms/mnaSIopPwV50KOfF3
Call for Reading Challenges
(& see current reading incentives) at http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2019/01/call-for-reading-challenges_24.html
Which challenges in Africa should we address first? 4 Corners Debate in Social Studies today!
8th grade Accelerated Science is investigating the laws of motion!
STEM Fair awards will be handed out next week. There is no assembly tonight, January 24.
Thanks to all parents and staff that supported 8th Grade Basketball Night!
Reminder 2nd Nine Weeks Honor’s Assembly for elementary students only!
Winter Wonderland Dance TONIGHT from 6-8 pm in the cafeteria.
We WILL sell tickets at the door for $8. Concessions will also be sold tonight.
Join or start a book club. Ask for details in the school library media center.
Visit Andy's on January 31st!
Coordinate Graphing/NWEA MAP Growth
Students doing the finishing touches to their Rube Goldberg.
8th grade Accelerated science students are seeing how mass affects free fall
Don't forget about our Sport Stacking Tournament on Feb. 2nd!! It is 2 weeks away!!! Registeration fee is $10 and you can register at thewssa.com. If you have any questions please email me at sarah.perkins@lrsd.org!
8th grade accelerated science is changing the angle of an incline to see how it affects the force needed to move the beaker!
2nd Nine Weeks Honor’s Assembly for elementary only!
Attention parents and students: Student Council is holding a middle school winter dance THIS Friday from 6-8 PM in the school cafeteria. Tickets are $5 and will be sold in the cafeteria at lunch tomorrow. Students may purchase concessions at the dance on Friday.
No After School Math Tutoring on Tuesday. I will be out of the building for a training. We will resume on Thursday. Thank you!!
FOCUSED!!
Join us for 8th Grade Basketball Night on Thursday, January 17th!
STEM Night at Museum of Discovery
Sport Stacking Tournament flyers are being sent home this week! If you are interested in participating this year go to thewssa.com and register under FHSA Sport Stacking Tournament. Tournament date: 2/2/19. $10.00 registration fee. Questions?? Contact: sarah.perkins@lrsd.org
Students continue to work hard on their Rube Goldberg machines.
The 2019 7th/8th grade soccer team begins practice tomorrow (1/7) from 2:45-5:00 pm. Roster is posted on gym door. Players should make sure they have proper clothing and soccer gear. Practices will be Mon-Thurs each week. Please send all questions to daniel.fondren@lrsd.org.
I LOVE “Aha” MOMENTS!!
Reflex Math competition ends today!! Students log in to your account and make these last minutes count!! ✖️➗➖➕
ONLY 16 SPOTS LEFT!
Join us in celebration of our Fall 2018 1District 1Book Culminating Event at Museum of Discovery!! Enjoy science demonstrations from Museum Educators, Full Access to Museum Exhibits and a costume contest!! Event is FREE but space is limited. RSVP for FHSA’s night, January 9th from 5:30 to 7:30. Teachers will be sending home link to RSVP.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-district-one-book-jan-9-celebration-tickets-53400242563
Password is LRSD
Club Music: Remember to check the FHSAmusic.weebly.com website for the rehearsal schedule. Our first ALL-MEMBER rehearsal is THURSDAY, Jan. 10! Go Eagles!
Ms. Cooper is head over heels about the Winter Break!
Thanks to everyone that donated blankets to The Van project! 💛💚
Free Event- Museum of Discovery January 9th from 5:30-7:30 registration link
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-district-one-book-jan-9-celebration-tickets-53400242563
Password- LRSD
Limited tickets available
Kai demonstrating how to make a rice ball in social studies. Our cultural identity projects have been awesome!
FREE EVENT!
There is a One District One Book Culminating Event coming up at Museum of Discovery January 9th from 5:30-7:30. This is a great opportunity for our students and families! The school will receive 72 tickets and there will be 2-4 tickets per registrant because children must be accompanied by an adult.
FHSA Chess Club members are participating in the LRSD Chess Tournament today.
FHSA and The Van will conclude Wednesday, December 19, 2018! Please continue to bring in blankets! 💚💛
MATH IS FUN!!!!!
Integer War
FYI! I must have a minimum of 10 sets for me to place a second order. As of now I have not met the minimum. If you want Speed Stacks please be sure to bring money tomorrow morning! If you have already paid and I can’t make the order I will return money back tomorrow.
The Club Music Christmas Party is today from 3:15-4pm! Come for refreshments and preparations for second semester!
All after school activities with Mrs. Stroud are cancelled for this week. There will be no Quiz Bowl practice today or After School Math Tutoring tomorrow. Quiz Bowl Practice will resume on Wednesday, January 9th and After School Math Tutoring will resume on Tuesday, January 8th. Thanks for all you do!!
Ms. Cooper was in High Profile! Read all about it - and about Bright Futures - here:
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/dec/09/bright-futures-mentor-aids-students-in-/?features-profiles
If you were not able to purchase your Sport Stacking Cups yet there is still time!! I have one green stack and a stacking mat left, however I will make an order on Friday for anyone who still wants to purchase! You must bring your money in by FRIDAY MORNING and let me know your style preference. Thank you!
The Band/Orchestra/Choir Winter Concert is tomorrow Tuesday December 11 at 6pm! Call time is 5:30pm. Come celebrate this holiday season with us!
Math Tutoring for tomorrow 12/11/18 is cancelled.
Elementary Treble Choir will meet for rehearsal today until 4:45, not 4pm. Please note the change to the regular time. The schedule for the spring has been updated on the website. Also, a supervised study hall is now available to students waiting for rehearsal. Students will report to room 410, Mrs. Vaughn, in the main building. They should bring homework or something to read.
FHSA basketball players donate blankets for the “ Van” project! 💛💚💛
LAST Day for FHSA soccer tryouts will be tomorrow (Monday 12/10) from 2:45-4:30. All students must have a physical and consent form to tryout. Bring clothing appropriate for the weather! Students need to be picked up promptly at 4:30 (no bus transportation tomorrow). A student must make 2 tryouts to be considered.
Please join us for a brief meeting before the Middle School Band Concert on Tuesday!
Meeting at 5:30 pm, concert at 6 pm.
Family Movie Night will start at 6 pm on Friday, Dec. 14, in the cafeteria. Come and see How the Grinch Stole Christmas and enjoy some snacks from the concession stand! (There’s no cost for admission!)
RSVP here before Dec. 12:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10c054aaeaf2ea4f94-family
Family Movie Night
REMINDER: No 100 Mile Club today due to weather! All students will be going home their normal way at dismissal.
The Coastal Science Trip meeting for tonight has been cancelled. Anyone interested in the trip should contact Amber Harbin at amber.harbin@lrsd.org or 501-447-2766.
6th grade girls will not have basketball practices this afternoon due to no bus being provided.
Thank you Mrs. Elizabeth! Kindergarten had a blast learning about bots with you!
Third grade enjoyed speakers from Powers of Arkansas today!! Thank you for coming out Powers!
Come support our students at the FHSA Winter Bazaar
Yummy treats for sale!
Great products at FHSA!
Winter Bazaar happening now!
FHSA Treble Choir does NOT have rehearsal or a performance tomorrow. The next date is TBA. Communication will be sent once details have been finalized.
CREDIT FOR ELEMENTARY MUSIC STUDENTS!
Students who attend the Praeclara production of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS this weekend, either FRIDAY OR SATURDAY AT 7:30 can receive credit by attending and writing a short analysis of the performance.
See Ms. Spencer for details. The information for the performance is at www.wildwoodpark.org
This is a reminder that there is no Club Music until next Thursday, Dec. 13th!
Mrs. Barnett’s 7th grade students had a wonderful time reading with Mrs. Vinson’s Kindergarteners today!
Mrs. Barnett’s 7th grade students had a wonderful time reading with Mrs. Vinson’s Kindergarteners today!
Drop off your blankets today!
Support the Van project!
Socratic Seminar today in 7th grade Social Studies: Should the U.S. have dropped the atomic bombs on Japan? Was the atomic bomb a human achievement?
STEM Night
STEM Night
STEM Night
STEM Night
STEM Night
STEM Night
Thank you Mr. Thessing for taking the time to come and speak with our students!
Thank you Mr. Baker! Our students were so engaged and we appreciate you!
Thank you Mr. John, Mr. Jordan, and Ms. Mary from Garver. You all were excellent speakers!
Thank you Mr. Harris for speaking to our students!
Mr. Davidson’s class, trying to figure out why the power mysteriously went off during lunch. #cybersecurityweek
The 8th grade science Olympiad team will NOT meet after school on Tuesday, Dec 4.
Join us, tomorrow night, Tuesday, December 4 from 5:30-7:30 in the FHSA cafeteria for a Family STEM Night. We will have coding games, math games, and a performance by our BEST Robotics team. Please join us! Consider bring a blanket to donate for our Blanket Drive!
FHSA & The Van announce our first ever Blanket Drive. Bring any type of blanket to the school office to be collected and donated to our unsheltered and homeless neighbors.
Please consider donating a blanket!
Computer Science Week Dress-Up Days
Monday- STEM in Black, students wear all black
Tuesday- STEM in Black T-shirt and jeans
Wednesday- Dress like your favorite app
Thursday-Career day- dress for success
Friday- FHSA Spirit Day
The FHSA Treble choir did an awesome job performing at the Old Statehouse Museum yesterday. I am looking forward to even greater things from this young and talented group of elementary students!
The FHSA Choirs after a stellar performance at the Old State House Museum!
8th grade accelerated science is testing pH to compare everyday items to lab quality chemicals!
The official cast list for Into the Woods is posted! It’s gearing up to be another exciting production for Club Music!
We are taking a second order for our FHSA Basketball Spirit Wear! Orders are due Monday, December 3rd!
You’re Invited!!!
8th grade accelerated science is performing titrations while we are learning about acid/base chemistry!
Our goal for Computer Science Week is to have speakers share their experiences and how STEM has impacted their lives and the lives of those in our communities. The dates for our events are December 3rd – December 7th . Please let me know if you know anyone that can be available for 15 to 20 minutes between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. We would love for our students to grow as future leaders. Contact Ashley Harris @ Ashley.harris@lrsd.org.
Into the Woods Callback Info is on this picture. Regular rehearsal is cancelled due to callbacks.
NWEA Testing for Kindergarten and 5th grade students will take place Tuesday, November 27th through Friday, November 30th.
Soccer tryouts for any 7th or 8th grader interested will be held Tuesday and Wednesday (November 27 &28) from 2:45-4:30. Bus transportation provided. Students must have a physical and consent form to participate. Students must attend at least 2 tryouts to be considered.
Happy Thanksgiving FHSA!!! 🦅
Mr. Davidson’s 3rd Period Social Studies class joined Ms. Teegarden’s Kindergarten class to read books together. We had so much fun!!
Tomorrow is the LAST day to order FHSA hoodies! Don't miss out! They're really sleek and really warm! Order forms and cash ($25) should be given to Coach Fondren. Questions? See Coach Fondren or email daniel.fondren@lrsd.org.
Check out the collaboration between the Parkview Choirs and FHSA Choirs! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10213941858725247&id=1372992518
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING - $20 off or 20% off??
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING - $20 off or 20% off??
Family STEM Night: Tuesday, 12/4/18, 2018 5:30-7:30 Monday: STEM in Black-black suits and shades or all black and shades. Tuesday: STEM in Black T-shirt Day. Wednesday: Dress like your favorite APP day Thursday: Career Day-Dress for Success Friday-FHSA Spirit Day
We finished our lab early so 8th period could enjoy a few minutes of snow!!
Starting tomorrow Thursday, November 15, snow day packets and information can be accessed via the app or school website I going into the documents section and finding the folder labeled, Snow Day Work!
Don’t forget, Thursday is the last day to order your STEM in Black t-shirt for Computer Science Week. Shirts are $12 cash only
This Friday is the last day to order soccer hoodies! See Coach Fondren or email (daniel.fondren@lrsd.org) with any questions!
From Coach Fondren: Due to the frigid conditions this afternoon and band students needing to be at the home basketball game early tomorrow night, soccer tryouts are canceled for this week and will resume after the break. I apologize for any inconvenience.
TODAY is the first rehearsal for Treble Choir! 3:30-4:45 in Ms. Spencer’s music room.
5th-8th Grade Trip Information Meeting. Coastal Science Camp meeting 11/29/18 @ 5:30 in the cafeteria!
FHSA Chess Club received 2nd place Middle School! Congratulations to Phillip and Carson who placed in the top 5 for Middle School! We are looking forward to the December tournament! These kids have been working hard as this is our first FHSA Chess Club.
November 10th Chess Tournament
FHSA Soccer hoodies are still on sale through Friday, 11/16! $25 each (cash only). If you need an order form or have any questions, please email Coach Fondren: daniel.fondren@lrsd.org.
Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow
(Monday 11/12), soccer tryouts will be rescheduled for Wednesday (11/14) and Thursday (11/15). The time will be from 2:45-4:30. Students must have a physical and consent form to participate. Send questions to daniel.fondren@lrsd.org.
Bus O9I was late for pickup today.
8th grade science students are sorting real world examples of natural selection into the 4 parts of the theory.
8th grade accelerated science is learning about bonding angles...with marshmallows!!!!
Per Mr. Fondren...Soccer tryouts cancelled for today, November 8! We will have tryouts Monday and Wednesday of next week! Sorry for the late notice.
Soccer tryouts cancelled for today, November 8! We will have tryouts Monday and Wednesday of next week! Sorry for the late notice.
Computers Science Week T-shirts on sale now! Only $12
STEMinistas fun!! Non-Newtonian state of matter
Club Music reminder: No rehearsal today. Remember to sign up for auditions at fhsamusic.weebly.com! They next week Thursday (15th) and Saturday (17th).
Reminder!
FHSA BEST Robotics takes 4th in the region against high school teams! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. We also want to thank their coaches, Ms. White and Mr. Diffey!
Lego sign-up now closed.
Disney Spring Break Trip for all middle school students.
Reminder! Awards ceremony tomorrow!! Hope to see you there!!
Kendall and Alex, arguing before the United Nations whether cattle ranchers are guilty or innocent of deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest.
K-3 Lego Challenge Begins in November
Sign-up today for limited slots at: http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2018/10/k3.html
Come out and support the FHSA Best Robotics TEAM this Saturday!!
BEST!?PTSA! EVER! Thank you so much!!!!
Spring Break Trip 6-8 graders! Disney Scholars Today!
8th grade accelerated students are learning about exothermic & endothermic chemical reactions using HCl, NaOH, and water in calorimeters!
Hey everybody! If you could, could you please follow this year’s FHSA BEST robotics team on Instagram and Twitter? Our username is Turtle Tech FHSA. I will be posting updates regularly on our team.
Thanks,
Willem
Attention all 5th-8th grade parents: Coastal Science Trip to Ocean Springs, MS May 9-12. More information will be coming soon. Contact amber.harbin@lrsd.org for more information!
I apologize for the miscommunication many received today regarding Treble Choir Auditions. If your child missed auditions today and are still interested, please come by my room at 3:00 tomorrow 10/30/18 for a make-up. Thank you
Good afternoon! Auditions for Treble Choir are STILL TODAY! They have not been cancelled.
I’ll see your child at 3:30 in the cafeteria!
Thanks to 8th graders Heather & Charlotte — the frogs have a new habitat!
Reminder!
Chemistry Day at FHSA — Saturday 1-4pm in the cafeteria!!
🦅LRSD Magnet Fair 10-2
🔬Chemistry Day 1-4 FHSA Cafeteria
Congratulations to Sanskriti for being elected Student Council President at FHSA! She and the rest of the candidates put in a lot of hard work these past couple weeks. Next Council meeting will take place Tuesday at lunch in Room 307.
Aviator’s Club will meet Wednesday, Oct 31.
Visit fhsalmc.blogspot.com or stop by the media center for details.
🎃Family Costume Run tomorrow!!!! Volunteers are needed!
🔬Chemistry Day Saturday 1-4
🦅LRSD Magnet Fair Saturday 10-2
Great turnout with Watch Dogs kick off!!!
Halloween Candy Project 🎃
Due to Ms. Spencer’s and Mr. Doram’s involvement with Wildwood’s production of Seussical the Musical, there will be NO CLUB MUSIC meeting tomorrow after school.
The tadpoles in Ms. Bordelon’s 8th grade science class are officially frogs!!
Students learning about applied chemistry by making ice cream using various freezing methods. Yummy!
Family and community engagement opportunity
What’s Your Heart Rate??
Informational meeting for 7th and 8th grade parents!
Quiz Bowl tryouts for 6-8th graders will be held during lunch in Ms. Cazer’s room. Students are invited to bring their lunch to the tryout.
Reminder! Chemistry Day is this Saturday, October 27, from 1pm-4pm. FREE and open to the public.
8th grade scientists are creating pedigree charts that follow colorblindness in a family of 3 generations!
Reminder: Red Ribbon Week
Bus O9K is running late.
Student Council presidential debate live now! Way to go Jessica, Garin, and Sanskriti!
Student Council Debate
Chemistry Day is next Saturday!
We have rescheduled the 1st Nine Weeks Honor’s Assembly, our apologies for any confusion, we are fortunate to be a VERY active school!
Club Music ends at 4:30pm today due to the Transitioning event and Choir concert!
MP5: Using appropriate tools strategically!!
MP1: Making sense of problems and persevering in solving them!!
Mathematicians calculating unit price to determine the BETTER BUY!!
Don't forget to sign up for the Family Fun Costume Run!! Due to low numbers we will not be ordering t-shirts! Just $5.00 for each runner to participate! New registration forms will be sent home! Deadline to register has been extended to Wednesday, October 24th.
Chess Club members are enjoying their lunch and sharpening their chess skills
Choir Benefit Concert is tomorrow! Come to hear beautiful singing in 3 languages and 4-part harmony, a student-made rap, and a Venezuelan polka! The theme is Safety, and the concert will go to support efforts to decrease bullying and increase kindness across our school. You will not want to miss it!
FHSA Athletic Committee for parents.
Attn. 8th grade families ...
Red Ribbon Week 2018
1st Nine Weeks Honor’s Assembly
The kickoff for Watch Dog Dads has been moved to next Wednesday, October 24th! Please see the information below if you are interested in volunteering!
Yearbooks are on sale now! Only $40 for the remainder of 2018. Purchase yours today at https://yearbookforever.com/.
Calling All Parents: We need Fall Fest volunteers!
We need K, 3rd, & 4th grade parents to sign up to facilitate Carnival Games at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aaea823a64-2018.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aaea823a64-20181
8th grade accelerated science is presenting their periodic table research to each other!
Ms. Spencer now has a website for elementary music and FHSA Treble Choir!
The site contains information regarding the music curriculum, expectations, assignments, and upcoming events, pictures, and more. You can also schedule your time for P/T conferences.
Go to satiaspencer.weebly.com to check it out!
Fall Fest is happening Oct. 19! We are asking that each student please bring a bag or two of individually wrapped candy for the festival.
You can buy tickets online now!
https://squareup.com/store/FHSA-PTSA
Spending the evening with Holocaust survivor Ben Stern at the Clinton Center. Ms. Hood (8th Grade English) and I had a truly unbelievable and informative time getting to know this hero, learning of his story at Auschwitz and his life of activism afterwards!
Media Squad (Library Volunteers) Explore Sphero With A Visitor From CALS
8th grade accelerated science is comparing the atomic radius of different elements on the periodic table in this investigation!
Engineering Challenge
Learning about the 9 engineering programs at the U of A! Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and much more!!
Mrs. Christie visited 8th grade Social Studies classes to provide high school and college information. Parents are invited to attend an informational meeting on October 18th at 6:00
2018-2019 Volleyball Champs!!!!
At the end of the day... it all comes down to this🏐💛💚💛💚
Chemistry Day
Math Hoops 3rd-8th grade— register now
The LRSD West Cluster Teams invites your family to its Fall Parent and Family Engagement event this Thursday, October 4, 5:30-7:30. The event will be a fun, family event held at Fulbright Elementary located at 300 Pleasant Valley Drive. There will he information regarding Home Access Center, early childhood, college and career, gifted and talented, tutoring, literacy, math, and other community exhibitors.
FHSA TREBLE CHOIR AUDITIONS!
Today @ 3:30 in the Cafeteria for 2nd-5th grade students!
If you missed online registration, YOU CAN STILL AUDITION! Forms are available. I hope to see everyone there!
Have a teen or soon-to-be teen driver?
FHSA Championship Volleyball Game
Today the BIF Team made Thundercake using the recipe from Patricia Polacco’s book. We had great fun working with our new friends! The cake was delicious too!
Tomorrow is Casual for a Cause! Bring $1 for Hurricane Florence relief efforts. Please follow LRSD dress code! Bring a change of clothing if you are participating in picture make up day!! No holes in jeans or leggings!
FHSA Basketball Tryouts
VEX IQ Teams are busy designing and building their robots for this years competition.
2nd Grade teacher enjoyed a day of learning with Central Arkansas Water. It is important as STEM educators we stay current with what's going on in industry so that we may bring these experiences back to the classroom and provide out students with authentic experiences!
Students testing their package in the "Ship A Chip" challenge.
8th grade accelerated science is learning about how isotopes make up the atomic mass found on the periodic table — using this fun bean lab!
Make up pictures will be made on Friday, September 28. The photographer will be here from 7:30 AM to 9 AM. This will be the last day for picture money as well.
2nd Grade BIF Team (Building Inclusive Friendships) had fun getting to know middle school students in Mrs. Hairston’s class.
Elementary- Interested in joining a DI team? Email me today for a form Laura.Gowan@lrsd.org Forms are due Monday, September 24. You may email the completed form to me or send it with your child.
Good Evening 6th Grade Parent!
STEM fair packets went out today for 1,5,8 and the other periods will go out tomorrow.
There will be a one time extension for the Research checkpoint. Students may turn their research paper in 9/27-10/5 on google classroom.
If any students are interested in joining a DI team please see Ms. Johnson in room 324! Anyone one can apply!
Quizlet in Mrs. Stroud’s Math Class...WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!
QUIZLET LIVE!!!!!
Picture day is here. 9/19 for K-5 & 9/20 for 6-8. Orders will be taken until 9/28. Please have students wear their dress uniform or a FHSA polo.
Gifted and Talented Informational Night is today!
REMEMBER TO VOTE for the spring musical! Voting has been extended until Thursday, Sept. 20@ 5:00pm. Go to the Club Music site,
www.fhsamusic.weebly.com and click the link on the home page.
Reminder- The GT Information meeting is tomorrow night at 5:30 in the Cafeteria. This is for any parents interested in more information about the gifted and talented program.
Due to an overwhelming response to 100 Mile Club I will be closing registration this evening! Today is the LAST day to sign up! Registration information is posted in the Live Feed and on the PTSA Facebook page.
Student Council Applications are HERE! Applications are available in all middle school social studies classrooms or in the link here: https://tinyurl.com/fhsastudentcouncil
DUE FRIDAY, September 14!
FHSA Garden Day—Mr. Davidson’s 3rd Period Social Studies
Grades 6-8
100 Mile Club flyers are being sent home this week! Click on the link below to find out more information and to register your child! http://bit.ly/2NxDmQr
We need volunteers to help in the concession stand during the 5:30 and 6::30 pm games tomorrow, Sept. 11. If you’re willing, please contact Yolanda Shelton - Yolanda.shelton@lrsd.org or 447-2737.
Battle of the Heights is tomorrow! Come out and cheer on our Eagles as Forest Heights and Pulaski Heights battle it out on the field! Kickoff is at 6:30 pm!
Hope to see you there!!
Club Music
NWEA Testing starts Tuesday September 11th for Kindergarten- 5th grade.
You’re invited!
Crazy Sock Day!!!! Join us for Battle of the Heights next Tuesday!! Go Eagles!!!🦅
Bus 09 R will be late today.
Spirit Week kicks off tomorrow with crazy sock day!
Look at our scientists!
Busses 09 O and M will be late today.
Chess tournament opportunity
Chess tournament opportunity!
The STEM Project information night scheduled for next week has been moved to Wednesday, Sept. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. (FYI: STEM Project is what was formerly known as science fair!)
There have been some changes made to science fair so parents are encouraged to attend. If you can't make it, watch for information that will be sent home.
Go Eagles!
Go Eagles!
Solving Community Problems! Presenting to admin!
Destination Imagination informational meeting TOMORROW, Thursday, August 30th
8th grade accelerated science is learning about deductive, inductive, and abductive reasoning by playing CLUE!
Let’s Go Lady Eagles!!!!
Bus 09 H will be arriving home late today.
Does temperature affect plant growth? Check back next week with Ms. Hanson’s scientist!
Copy and paste this link to see the video: https://tinyurl.com/ybf7snsr
The FHSA Choir 2 sang Happy Birthday to the wonderful Ms. Meabon! Come check out how awesome the choir is already sounding the beginning of Week 2! Very proud to be conducting these Soaring Eagles!
Bus 09 M was late for pickup, please expect your students to arrive late.
Mrs. Vaughn’s 2nd grader enjoying the new bike!
Our first General PTSA meeting will be at 6 pm, Tuesday, Aug. 28, in the cafeteria.
Green and Gold Dance
8th grade accelerated science measures in lab!
Announcement
Schedules for Middle School can be picked up from 10-2 in the Cafeteria. If you can’t make it up today, students will pick them up Monday morning! Have a great weekend!
Eagle Extravaganza is Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Yearbooks are now on sale! Get yours now for the early bird price!
Thank you Ms. Mignot for organizing check-in!!!
Welcome back!
Online check in today!
Check in !
New FHSA teachers work together to solve a STEM challenge! #challengeaccepted
Football practice starts tomorrow for 7th and 8th graders. Practice will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Computer Science Training-Mr. Fondren presenting!
Check in will be 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2. This is when you’ll fill out paperwork that wasn’t available during online registration in May, buy spirit wear and more.
School starts Aug. 13!
We placed 4th at cyber camp....totally beating PH. Also, 1st-3rd places were high schools who have been here before! Very proud of the students!!!
FHSA pollution terminators are ocean heroes in New Orleans!
Last day of school! Students may wear casual clothing. Must follow LRSD policy.
The FHSA Improv-phecies Destination Imagination team is in the Top 20 in the WORLD at the middle school level! Way to go team! Congratulations!
Yearbooks are sold out!
Ms. Vaughn’s class performing Stone Soup ! Awesome readers!
GT Seminar students assembled our school's new chicken coop today! Great teamwork!
The Pathfinder Space Camp trip has returned from Alabama!!
The Pathfinder Space Camp trip is enjoying the weekend in Alabama!
Tower building in Davidson’s room today! One day’s newspaper and two yards of tape—who could make the tallest?
Fishing derby fun!
2018 FHSA Fishing Derby
Come join us!!!
FHSA College and Career Fair!
A special thanks to Officer Allen and his team for supporting our FHSA Career Week!
LRPD!
FHSA 2nd graders enjoying a visit from LRPD K-9 and horses!🚔
Kindergarten students kicked off career week with a visit from the LRFD! 👩🏽🚒
FHSA Career Week Outline of Events
Live!!! Its Beauty and the Beast!
8th grade field trip to Third Realm!
Beauty & the Beast rehearsal is going strong!! This show is going to be great!!
FHSA Field Day!!
FHSA Field Day!!
FHSA Field Day!!
FHSA Field Day!!
Global Hawks!
Space Camp Mach II Aviation Challenge is heading home! What a great week! Search and rescue missions, flight simulations, and riding a centrifuge.
It is finally sunny enough for the 7th grade science class to try out their homemade solar ovens! The smores are delicious!!
ATTENTION: Permission slip + $3 for SCHOOLWIDE May 15 Music Field Trip is due Friday, May 11! Extra tickets are @ fhsamusic.weebly.com
Ms. Bishop visited my 2nd period & brought one of the chicks that K hatched!
Volunteers needed for:
Setup (Friday Afternoon)
Check-in Table
5:45-7:15
Food Tables
5:45-7:00 & 7:00-8:15
Breakdown
7:30-8:45
FHSA Space Camp Mach II is having a great time!!
Look who visited FHSA!! Mr. Poore enjoyed visiting Ms. Johnson’s science class! Hi there Mr. Tims!!
Space Camp Mach II 7th & 8th graders are on the road!! See you on Friday!
Congratulations Ms. Harbin!! LRSD Middle School Teacher of the Year!!
Congratulations to FHSA’s Teachers of the Year. Way to go, Sarah Perkins, Whitney Bordelon and Amber Harbin!
Ms. Harbin is also LRSD Middle School Teacher of the Year!
Packed house today for the 2017-2018 FHSA Talent Show! Way to go contestants!!
STEM WARS challenge is in full swing!
Student Council (& company) at Clinton Library for Civic Engagement Projects. River Market lunch + beatiful weather = awesome day!
Ms. Caston’s class is testing airplanes for the upcoming design challenge!
8th grade POPs (plastic ocean pollution solutions) team members lead our 2nd graders in an activity about reducing plastic use at Audubon Arkansas!
Reminder: Talent Show is at 1:00 on Friday in gym (new location). Required Dress Rehearsal for contestants at 2:40 on Thursday.
The 2018-2019 FHSA PTSA executive board will be elected during a general meeting tomorrow at 5:45pm. Please come and vote!
Athletic Banquet!
You are cordially invited to join us to honor our FHSA student athletes.
Monday, May 14, 2018
5:30 pm at FHSA Cafeteria
TICKETS MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE.
Elections to fill vacated seats for the 2018-19 FHSA PTSA Executive Board will take place on Thursday, May 4th at 5:45PM in FHSA Cafeteria.
If you are interested in submitting your name to be considered for one of the vacant positions, please contact Yolanda Shelton at Yolanda.Shelton@lrsd.org or (501) 447-2737.
Nominations are due by NOON on Wednesday, May 3rd.
FHSA PTSA BOARD VACANCIES
VICE PRESIDENT -
Also completes jobs of the President and assists with any needs assigned to the board.
2nd VICE PRESIDENT of Student Activities -
Presides over all student program committees and activities. Supervision to include but not limited to: Accelerated Reader, Go Green, Reflections, Grade Celebrations, Field Day, Student Dances, Battle of the Heights, other student activities as decided by the Board.
TREASURER -
Has custody of all funds of the association, keeps a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures, makes disbursements as authorized and presents a financial statement at every meeting and as requested.
**There are other positions that will be filled by the elected officers at a later date. These positions include: Fundraising Chair, LR PTA Council Rep, Membership Chair, Middle School Rep (2), Elementary Classroom Parent Rep, Historian and Parliamentarian.
Spring Formal for 7th and 8th graders will be Friday, May 11. Tickets will be on sale during lunch periods today and Thursday and next Tuesday and Thursday (May 8 and 10).
Great evening for FHSA! We have amazing students! Superintendent citation!
8th graders attended the GPS conference at UCA!
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to compete in the FHSA talent show on May 4th. There will be a REQUIRED meeting for all contestants on Thursday after school from 2:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
If you need music please email the song to ellyson.bradford348@students.lrsd.org.
The contestants are:
Ayoka Boaitey
Emily Jones and Abby Swindler
Rebecca Grimmett
Erica Phelps
Sam Hoffman
Ellis Scott
Cross Galusha
Savy Gordon
Xavier Parker
Ruby Clesi
Makaylah Harmon
Avery Nichols
Vance Cunningham, Anywain Vernon
Matilda Thessing
Lily Burks
Kassidi Tims
Christian Anderson
Victoria Rike
Thanks, FHSA Student Council for organizing this event!
Girl power in STEM at UCA!!
Art Field Trip! Innovation Hub! #materialsscience #engineering
Students and Parents,
The FHSA Talent Show is coming up. Do you have a special talent you’d like to perform in front of students? If so, please come audition.
Elementary students, you will audition after school in the cafeteria Thursday.
Middle school students, you will have the opportunity to audition at lunch in the cafeteria, Ms. Hoffman’s room, OR Mr. Davidson’s room on Thursday.
Thanks,
FHSA Student Council
New partnership alert!!!! MISO South Energy Distribution!!!
Field day t-shirt order forms are due Friday!!!
Detective Gary Jones from the NLR Police Department talks with Ms. Theodores 5th graders. They have been studing crime scene investigation!
Here is rhe link to volunteer for Field Day! Thank you for your support!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044faaab28a1fe3-thegreatest1
If your are interested in volunteering for Field Day please contact Coach Perkins or check out the sign up form on the PTSA Facebook page or the FHSA website! Sarah.perkins@lrsd.org
What a great way to end our very busy week!!! Our PTSA @FHStemAcadPTSA is absolutely the best!!! 2018 Spring Fling was a huge success!! Thank you to our parent volunteers, teachers, students, and community leaders for joining!! #Togetherweriseandsoar
Spring Fling Ninja Turtle
Field Day t-shirt order forms went home today! Due by Friday, April 27th
Spring Fling is tomorrow, 4-8 pm! We hope to see you there!
Casual Day tomorrow (no fee)and One Book One District Kick Off!!!
Students will also celebrate the end of testing!! Job well done Eagles!!
Governor’s Luncheon! Honoring Anu and innovation in Arkansas!
8th grade scientists are experimenting with pendulums during this testing week!
This little guy had quite an adventure today! Thanks to some awesome teamwork, he is happily with a wildlife rescue family! Thanks to Ms. Eackles, Ms. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Fondren, Ms. Murphy & Xavier (who did the actual bird rescue!) Special thanks to Ms. Shinn for making the wildlife rescue contact!! Great Teamwork!!!
Spring Fling is this Friday! 4 pm-8 pm
Attn MUSIC CLUB:
ALL CAST MEMBERS are called for rehearsal and measurements on Tuesfay 4/17/18 from 3-4:15pm
In case you haven’t heard...
Spring Fling, which was scheduled for tomorrow night, has been postponed because of the threat of severe weather.
Our new date will be next Friday, April 20!
The 2017 Arkansas School Performance Reports were released by the Arkansas Education Department today. Forest Heights is an "A" school!
https://myschoolinfo.arkansas.gov/Schools/Search?SearchFlag=School&Query=6001075
Friday will be Casual for a Cause to support one of the Destination Imagination teams that is going to Globals in May.
Bring $1 and wear the outfit of your choice (must conform to LRSD dress code)!
Thanks to all the ladies of the STEMinista Club for weeding the raised beds at FHSA!
Spring Fling has been postponed until April 20 due to the threat of severe weather. We hope to see you there on our new date!
Just a reminder ... honors assembles will be held on Thursday, April 12. See the schedule below.
Bea and Charlotte are getting ready for Curbside Couture, Arkansas’s largest green fashion show, happening at the Clinton Presidential Center tonight. Good luck to Bea and Charlotte and to their coach, Mrs. Kew! We can’t wait to see their designs!
DI Marine Team Congrats!!!
Want your name in space?! See the following NASA website for more details!
http://parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu/The-Mission/Name-to-Sun/
Spring Fling, 4-8.pm on April 13, will be huge! There will be food trucks, live music, carnival rides, local vendors and more! Admission is $7 ($5 for ages 6 and under) and rides will be $1-2 each. See you there!
UALR's College of Engineering & Information Technology is hosting a number of free residential summer STEM-based camps.
Contact: vwhenley@ualr.edu
501.569.8203
http://ualr.edu/eit/additional-info/outreach/
Middle school students attending the MLK Jr memorial at the state capital
Volunteers needed!! Click the link below to sign up!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAEAF2EA7F94-family
International space station!! FHSA is One of only 100 schools in the USA with this live action feed! Stop by and check out the information!
7th grade had a great time digging for crystals at Ron Coleman in Jessieville yesterday!
FHSA raised $2,025 to go towards the American Heart Association while participating in Jump Rope for Heart! Thank you for making a difference and being HEART HEROES!
Spring Fling!
Ms. Vaughn’s class visited 8th grade science today to explore the water cycle!!
7th Grade champs at the FHSA Staff Olympics!
Students at FHSA Showing support for the victims of Florida and participating in the democratic process.
Yearbooks!
Space Camp Parent Meeting for studnets who have registered & paid for our Space Camp Pathfinder & Mach II trips — April 9 4pm FHSA Library
Champions! 1-0 win over Horace Mann!
Thank you Apptegy for a great day of student job shadowing!!!
Steministas at work!
Our Mathletes did well at their competition!
2nd Place Overall, UALR Jr. Engineering
Vex IQ State Robotics Tournament!
Last regular soccer game of the year!! FHSA v. Cloverdale tomorrow (3/1) at 5 pm at Pinnacle View! Come cheer on your Eagles as we make our drive to the playoffs!
Thank you Parents and Guardians for your help and support in preparing delicious Hispanic dishes! Fiesta Day was a great success!
Good morning my fellow Americans! Sorry I can't download my picture.
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Baking Club resumes next Monday after school. Next baking challenge: cupcakes!
I would like to thank Dr. Dhonau for coming and speaking to our 3rd grade GT class.
5th grade rocks!
National History Day Competition is March 3rd at UALR!
4th and 5th grade Art Club will be Wednesday (2/21/18).
Jump Rope for Heart donations are due this Friday, Feb. 23rd!
Winter Ball Feb. 23rd
Last "Battle of the Heights" soccer match at Scott Field is tomorrow at 5 pm. Come out and support your Eagles!
Band and Orchestra student Solo Assessment fee ($5.00) due by
March 6, 2018. See Calendar on wecanjam@weebly.com.
Choir performance at Cloverdale Middle School this Friday! We perform at 10:15am and 10:45am for their Black History Month Assembly!
Earth without art is just eh!
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Training on Thrillshare today...Remember to return your Journeys Unit 4 Readers by Friday!
Thank you for the training.
Go Eagles! Third grade rocks!
Don't forget, our performance is this Friday at Cloverdale. Please make sure to wear your musical t-shirt.
Space Camp payments are due! Cash payments should be made to Ms. Bordelon ASAP!
Good morning everyone!
The SOLID GOLD Black History Program will be Tuesday Feb 27. FHSA student performance @ 1pm, Public Performance @ 6pm
Testing on Thrillshare with the group!
English teachers rule! Math teachers drool!
Eagles Track Try-Outs will resume tomorrow February 20, 2018! Good Luck to all students trying out!!!
Testing on Thrillshare with the group!
VEX IQ Judge's Award Winners! Twinkle Town Challenge, Star City, AR. 1/27/18
Teamwork Challenge Champions! Vex IQ Twinkle Town Challenge! 1/27/18 Star City, AR
Tournament Champions in Vex Twinkle Town Challenge 1/27/18!
Anu Iyer-1st place in Best Retail Booth Display and Best Marketing Piece in Y.E.S. 2018 AR State Championship Showcase! So proud if her hard work!
We are training in Thrillshare today!
The 2017 Handbook is available here: http://5il.co/2ibc
It's another beautiful day at Forest Heights STEM!