Dear FHSD Community,

Welcome to the FOURTH QUARTER of the 2011-2012 school year!  Third quarter is often the hardest and busiest quarter of the year for students and staff, so it was nice to follow it with a spring break that brought great weather. While we are heading down the homestretch of the school year, we have much to do in the final quarter of the school year: 

• Prepare for annual state testing
• Complete fourth quarter learning objectives
• Complete fourth quarter projects
• Complete final exams
• Initiate transition plans for movement of students between levels
• Prepare summer professional development for staff
• Finalize summer school plans
• Continue development of Common Core and 21^st Century learning plans
• Finalize plans for 2012-2013 school improvement
• Complete staffing plans for each building
• Hire staff for 2012-2013
• Implement the online payment system
• Complete the school dining point of sale system
• Launch the employee online portal
• Increase wireless network capacity
• Finalize the 2012-2013 budget
• Continue work on the FHHS activities complex and Castlio Elementary building project
• Prepare end of year school and district celebrations

As we transition to the close of a school year, many possible distractions emerge for students. Parents and staff are encouraged to have conversations with your child(ren) and students about making good choices.  We want all of our students to have a successful completion to their school year, and we ask for your help with these conversations. 

With your support and help, we are creating a better school district one day at a time.  We could not be successful without your ongoing partnership.  Thank you for helping us give your child a great public education. If you have suggestions on ways to improve, please visit our website at www.fhsdschools.org.  There are links to the district, schools, Facebook and Twitter.

Sincerely,

Dr. Pam Sloan
Superintendent of Schools