FRIDAY NEWS 9-17-2021
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.
PLEASE JOIN US!
FORAN VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, September 28th
6:00pm-6:25pm Freshmen Parent Forum
6:30-7:48 Virtual Meetings with Teachers
(Links to Google Meets will be provided.)
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 taken during English Classes
*NEW* Online Ordering!
New this year, all portrait packages must be ordered online using the link posted here:
To order photos just enter your student's first and last name, select your package, and check out! Prepay is active from September 14th to October 6th.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
We are pleased to announce our Fall 2021 High School Virtual Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, October 20th 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 21st 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Parents will have access to the site directly from the Foran website
Site will be open October 8th at 9:00 a.m. through October 18th at 12:00 pm.
Schedules are set in 10 minute increments
Parents will be able to cancel and reschedule their own conferences through
Monday, October 18 at 12 pm.
After that time, they will need to contact the teacher to change their conference date/time.
*Please note that we will have a modified early dismissal time on the conference days to accommodate the conference schedule.
Therefore, students will be dismissed on
October 20th and October 21st at 11:48 am.
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.
Students participated in a baby photo contest that introduces the concept of growth and development over time. They reflected on who they are now and what influences have shaped their overall growth and development.
Here are some students in Mrs. Plude’s classes working on their ‘Best-laid plans’ for their very first art projects of the year. The images below show some works being created in Art for Seniors, AP Studio Art and Ceramics & Pottery.
Foran magnets are available in Room 255-Yellow Hall (Mrs. Farrell lfarrell@milforded.org) or with a journalism student for $6.
Please support Journalism and show your Lion Pride!!
Journalism students in Journalism 1 learned how to interview and interviewed our media specialist, Mrs. DeLoma.
In Journalism 2 news,
Foran Football is Back in Action by Anthony Giordano
Foran Provides TLC to New Learning Center by Olivia Salai
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 Ms. DePalma and Mrs. O'Keefe's English classes are working on a Harlem Renaissance Escape Room. Students are learning about the time period and major writers, musicians and artists who contributed to this movement. They had to read, find clues, and solve the puzzle to win the Escape Room.
Ms. Jones' English 2 class is learning about famous poet Langston Hughes and his poem "Harlem"!
Ms. Green’s 9th graders stopped in the TLC for some book talks and to begin their independent reading projects today. Looking forward to working with them!
AP Research
AP Research students have begun generating topic ideas for their research investigation! We’ve learned about disciplines and choosing that topic that will excite and engage us throughout the year! Some amazing ideas have been shared, and we’re looking forward to our student researchers beginning their inquiry based investigation!
US History students practice debate skills today by arguing whether we should use hand dryers or paper towels.
Students in AP US History portraying the role of colonial “travel agents” attempting to get different colonial settlers to visit and settle in the various colonies. Students analyzed the social, economic, religious, geographic and political benefits and drawbacks of each region.
With the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, students in United States History make memorial drawings to honor all lost ones.
Honoring the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 through student artwork. Check it out in Red Hall room 204
Introduction to Business students in Mrs. Cacioppo’s class learned about economic resources and researched the process on how to create a product of their choice. Students detailed the production process while specifying whether the resource is a natural, human or capital resource.
Orchestra class held seating auditions with Mr. Benson to show the students’ individual skills and talents
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.
The Foran High School Athletic Department and The Foran Sports Booster Club have teamed up to honor a deserving varsity athlete each week of the season throughout the 2021-2022 school year. Each recipient will be recognized for their performance in the “Friday News” and they will also receive a tee shirt.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Senior Captain, Basit Iddriss has been named Foran High School’s “Athlete of the Week”, for his outstanding performance in Soccer. In the opening game of the season, Basit scored 3 goals and assisted on another. Foran defeated Amistad 7-0. Congratulations Basit!
Football
Foran beat Lyman Hall 43-18 on Friday 9/10 in Wallingford CT. Offensively the Lions were led by quarterback Jack Cushman who threw for 225 yards and 4 touchdowns. On the receiving end of those touchdowns were Joe Gaetano (2) and Dean Ross (2). AJ Edmond pitched in on the ground with 115 yards adding a score as well. The Lions played well in the trenches on both sides of the ball, on defense AJ Edmond forced two fumbles, Dean Ross had an INT for a touchdown, Luca Ubaldi had an INT, and Kyle Zarnoch had an INT. Joe Gaetano, Aidan Grant, Maguire Casey, Jason Cruz, and Jacob Madarang pitched in each with QB sacks. The Lions will open up at home with Branford this Friday September 17th @ 7:00 PM See you there!!
Girls Soccer
Last night, we began our season at North Haven High School. The 1st half ended in a scoreless tie. 5 minutes into the 2nd half, North Haven scored their first and only goal of the game. In a span of close to 10 minutes, we answered with 3 goals. Zoe Fallon scored off a beautiful pass from Courtney Musante who also assisted on a goal by Colleen Ardolino. Our third goal was by Taylor LaFountain off a nicely played ball by Katherine McTigue. Our goalkeeper, Hanna Della Bitta-Falkowski had 4 saves on the night.
Volleyball
Last weekend Foran Volleyball had their first games of the season at the First Serve tournament at Stamford High School. On Friday, we played Stamford High School. In a tight match, we lost 3-0, 31-29, 25-19, 26-24. Kaitlyn Beaupre had 7 kills, Ava Steigbigel had 6 kills and Chloe Nittoly had 8 assists. Tori Matula had 6 aces and Morgan Viesselman had 7 digs.
On Saturday, we played Brien McMahon. We lost 3-0. Ava Steigbigel had 3 kills and Tori Matula had 13 digs.
Ava Steigbigel and Morgan Viesselman made the All-Tournament Team.
Boys Cross Country
The boys cross country team had their first invitational in Simsbury at Stratton Brook Park this past Saturday 9/11 where they took 9th place overall. Their first divisional meet of the season took place on Tuesday 9/14 at Eisenhower Park where they went up against Fairfield Prep, Amity, and Branford. Foran lost in a close match to both Branford and Amity, but ended up with a win over Prep. Notable finishes for this race were Nate Huebner who came in 4th place overall with a time of 18:24, Damon Downs 8th place overall with a time of 19:17, Max Newton 11th place overall with a time of 19:36, and Kevin Chen 13th overall with a time of 19:43. The boys look toward their next divisional meet on Tuesday, 9/21 at Wharton Brook State Park where they will take on North Haven, Hamden, and Sheehan.
Girls Cross Country
The girls' cross country team took on Lauralton Hall, Amity, and Branford at Eisenhower Tuesday afternoon. The girls took third place overall in a close race - losing by 3 points to Lauralton, but taking down Branford by 21 points. Anna Harris took fourth overall with a time of 22:58. She was followed by freshman Adrianna Gonzalez who ran her first dual meet in 24:42 with sophomore Nora Hayes right behind her at 25:07. Upperclassmen, Quincy Ercanbrack and Grace Foley rounded out the scoring group joining the others in the top 20 spots. The girls race at North Haven next Tuesday against Hamden and Sheehan. Go lady lions!
Swimming & Diving
The Lady Lions got off to a big splash this season in their opener against West Haven. Both swimmers and divers commanded the competition winning the meet 98-80. Notable events included Ellen Pan winning both the 200IM and the 100Backstroke qualifying for States in both events. Other State qualifiers include Emma Fiorillo in the 100 Breaststroke and Kaleigh Morton in the 100 Butterfly. Riley Grunow took home the win in the diving event. And a special shoutout to Sam Mauro for swimming three tough back-to-back events and coming from behind in the 500 Freestyle to clinch 2nd place! The Lions also swam powerhouse Cheshire this week and faced some tough competition. Cheshire took the win 99-80 and though a loss, great efforts were had by Seniors Grace Tavitian and Ava Candido who stepped up to the plate for their team and put in some great swims. The Lions are now looking ahead to their first home meet against Daniel Hand on Friday!
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
Join the Game Club! We meet at 2:00pm in Room 404 (Science 4th Floor). If you have any questions, please email Mr. Stern astern@milforded.org.
GSA
Thursday, September 30th at 2:15pm in room 256 (Yellow Hall)
If you are interested in participating, please email Mrs. Gale at jgale@milforded.org so you can be added to the Google Classroom.
GSA will meet every other Thursday throughout the school year.
Hope to see you there!
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 !
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
We meet at 2:00 pm in room 409 (4th floor Science)
Any Questions Contact:
Mr Connors jconnors@milforded.org
Mr Stern astern@milforded.org
American Sign Language Club
The American Sign Language Club will have its first meeting on Thursday, September 23rd. Please join our google classroom using the code: iz6wn2s
Bible and Prayer Club
If you are interested in joining us as we look into the greatest selling book of all time and help us as we pray for important requests given to us by the Foran High Community, please contact Mr. (Chi) Czajkowski in Room 118 or by email hczajkowski@milforded.org.
Drama Club
Are you interested in joining this year's DRAMA CLUB? We are looking for actors and stage crew members to be part of this year's Drama Club. Our first meeting will be on Thursday, September 23 at 2:15p.m. in the auditorium.