Friday News 9/10/2021
Our Mission Statement:
Provide a learning environment which fosters critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication to prepare all students for the challenges of the 21st century.
NO School Thursday, September 16th-Yom Kippur
Please Join Us!
FORAN VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, September 28th
More Details will follow.
SCHOOL COUNSELING VIRTUAL SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
September 23rd 6:00pm-7:30pm
Google Meet Link will be sent to Parents & Students on 9/22/21
Underclassmen Picture Day
September 28th & 29th
*Follow Foran on Twitter*
@MrBLionPride
@ManeStMirror
Attendance Reminders:
Please report your student absent from school using the Attendance Absence Form located in PowerSchool. If you would like to have your student's absence excused, written documentation needs to be sent in to the main office within 10 days of the absence. This can be a signed note from a parent regarding the absence (due to extenuating circumstance) or a note confirming the absence by a licensed medical professional. If you need to dismiss your student early, written notification needs to be provided. This can be in the form of a note signed by a parent or guardian or an email to Nicole Cadigan at ncadigan@milforded.org. Thank you!
The Numeracy Support Center at Foran is available during every period of the day and one of Foran's math teachers is there to help students with any mathematical questions. Students can drop in to Numeracy at any time during their study hall, no appointment needed. They can stay for as little or as long as they need to get their work done. All students need is a pass from their subject teacher to come and receive help on homework assignments, SAT prep, or anything else math related. The Numeracy Center is located in room 329 before you enter green hall.
The Literacy Support Center at Foran is open for business and strongly encourages students to come for any needed extra help in English, Social Studies or Science. The center is manned by an English teacher every period of the day. In addition, Mrs. Dion, our resident writing tutor, will be with us. If you need help with note taking, annotation, essay revision etc. this is the place to come. The center is located in room 239 at the end of yellow hall.
School Counseling
Summer Community Service Forms
Please email Mrs. Wunder all community service forms by Friday, October 1st. Students may also drop off paper copies in the school counseling office.
College Essay Help
Attention seniors looking for help with their college essay. Please email Mrs. Wunder to set up an appointment for one on one essay help. Ms. Dion will be assisting students in the literacy center.
College Virtual Visits
Attention seniors! College representatives will be hosting virtual visits for Foran students beginning on September 17th. Students can sign up for visits and see a complete list of participating colleges in Naviance under “What's New”. Please email Mrs. Wunder with any questions or for sign-up help.
Foran magnets are available in Room 255-Yellow Hall (Mrs. Farrell) or with a journalism student for $6.
Please support Journalism and show your Lion Pride!!
Help support research for childhood cancer!
Foran will be supporting Alex's Lemonade stand this year!
Please send in $1 (or more) for a paper lemon.
Collections will be taken in Common Time on September 17th and 20th. Collections will also be taken at the FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 2021!
All proceeds will be used to provide better treatments to children with cancer. The money also supports families dealing with childhood cancer.
Did you know?
Every day, 43 children are diagnosed with cancer?
Childhood cancer receives just 4 percent of the annual budget
HELP US AND GO GOLD IN SEPTEMBER!
Students in AP US Government are learning today about 9/11, heroism, resiliency and the impact of this tragic day on the nation.
Learning how to express our opinions with evidence in AP Seminar! These ladies love chocolate
Students in several English classes visited the Media Center where Mrs. Deloma gave book talks on some popular titles. Students chose books of their interest for the first marking period.
Physics of the Universe began our first unit about the Universe. We reviewed properties of waves and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Mrs. Donovan welcomed the Math Department to the Planetarium for an amazing show!
Our new choir teacher, Mr. Stammen, conferences with students about vocal parts!
There will be a preseason girls basketball meeting on Thursday September 23rd for anyone who is interested in trying out this year. The meeting will be brief and will take place in the gym starting at 2:30. Everyone planning on trying out is expected to attend, if you can't make it please email Coach Asmussen at rasmussen@milforded.org.
Join The Booster Club
Dear Foran Parent, Alumni or Community Member, You can show your support for Foran High athletics by becoming a member of the Foran High Sports Booster Club for 2021-2022. The Foran High School Booster Club is a non-profit volunteer organization whose sole purpose is to support the student athletes that participate in the 25 men's and women's sports programs at Foran High School. In a time when school budgets are tight and athletic funding may run short, your membership dollars help fund equipment purchases and facility improvements above and beyond the athletic budget. 100% of your dues go to support our athletic programs. We are asking you to become a member of the Foran High Sports Booster Club so that we can continue to support and celebrate ALL student academic and athletic achievements. How can I join? You can become a member simply by completing this application and either sending your $10 individual annual membership or $20 family membership payable to "Foran High Sports Booster Club" to Lucila Massey, c/o Foran High School Booster Club, 80 Foran Road, Milford, CT 06460. You can also VENMO your payment over to: @Foran-BoosterClub. If you are interested in doing more for the Booster Club, please check the appropriate boxes below as well. Thank you in advance for your support! ~Foran High School Booster Club Board |
Have you qualified for a Letterman Jacket??
Please see Mr. Vitelli if you have any questions
How are points earned?
Team Member: 1 point (per sport, per year)
Letter Winner: 1 point (per sport, per year)
Team Captain: 1 [point (per sport, per year)
Example: if the cross-country captain receives a letter, he/she earns 3 points: 1 point as a team member, 1 as a letter winner and 1 as a captain.
***Athletes are able to order jackets if they have earned 6 points and will reach 8 points within the next school year.***
Letterman Jacket Orders will be taken on September 23 and 24 immediately after school in Mr. Vitelli's office. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Vitelli at avitelli@milforded.org
**Forms are available outside Mr. Vitelli’s office.
A special thank you to our Letterman Jacket models for their help!"....Mrs. Lockhart (size small). Mr. Phelan (size Medium), Mr. Raucci (size large), Mr. Grillo (size extra-large).
Game Club
The first meeting of the Game Club will be on Friday, September 17th at 2:00pm in Room 404 (Science 4th Floor). If you have any questions, please email Mr. Stern astern@milforded.org.
GSA
If you want to join GSA this year, please contact Mrs. Gale at jgale@milforded.org. We will meet after school at 2:15pm (day to be determined!) Updates will be shared in the Friday news and posted on the GSA bulletin board on the 1st floor.
Stay tuned for more information!
Habitat for Humanity
Interact Club
Are you interested in volunteering your time for a good cause to serve our Milford Community ? The Interact Club is the oldest community service club here at Foran High School. We meet on Mondays at 2:00 pm in room 123. Come see what we are all about !
Our first meeting is on Monday, September 13th.
Model UN
Model UN will be meeting for the first time Thursday, September 30th in room 205 (Red Hall)
for our first overall meeting.
Please email Mr. Phelan zphelan@milforded.org
if you would like to join the google classroom beforehand. We will meet every other Thursday when applicable from there on out.
Foran Sci-Lions
First meeting on Friday, Sept. 17th, 2:00 pm in room 409 (4th floor Science)
Any Questions Contact:
Mr Connors jconnors@milforded.org
Mr Stern astern@milforded.org
