Friday News 10-8-2021
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.
Principal Mr. Berkowitz is very excited to announce Foran’s new assistant principal,
Ms. Dena Kelly!
LION PRIDE!
Please click here to read her press release.
EARLY DISMISSAL 11:45
Wednesday, October 13th
PSAT’s for Grades 9-11
(Students will be dismissed once all exams are completed)
Buses will transport students both in the morning and after the exam is completed.
Seniors will NOT report to school on 10/13
Seniors should use the day as a college/career planning day
Freshmen will need a fully charged chromebook
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 have access to the site directly from the Foran website
Site is now 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.
ASAP will begin on
Tuesday, October 12th!
PINK OUT DAY!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
WEAR PINK FOR BREAST CANCER
SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING!
OCTOBER 22nd-29th
School Counseling
The School Counseling Office would like to present to you this year's
School Counseling Virtual Office!
Please click here to explore our virtual office.
Forensics students this week practiced lifting latent fingerprints from glassware using magnetic powders!
Students in AP Environmental Science measure the amount of dissolved oxygen to test the productivity of an ecosystem.
Bow-Meow Biscuits Company
Our Work Study and Life Skills classes have started a new company called Bow-Meow Biscuits. The students will be responsible for making, packaging and delivering biscuit orders on a weekly basis. Both dog and cat treats in various sizes will be available.
Any questions or to place an order please email
Mrs. Kaminski mkaminski@milforded.org or Mr. Walsh dwalsh@milforded.org
The prices will be as follows:
Large dog biscuits: 1 for $1 & 3 for $2.
Small dog biscuits: One bag (3 biscuits) $1. One bag (8 biscuits) $2.50.
Cat Treats: - 1 Bag- (10 Treats)- $1.00
- 1 Bag- (25 Treats)- $2.00
- 2 Bags- (25 Treats Per Bag)- $3.50
Big thanks to Ms. DeLoma for speaking to journalism 1 about credible sources!!!
Students in journalism 1 are learning about resources to use in articles.
All students have worked on headline writing this week in journalism 1 and 2. The October paper is out! Have your student bring home a copy today or follow us online @ manestreetmirror.com
Ms Hudson’s AP Art & Design students in-action as they begin to create work for their College Board Portfolios. These artists are making the best of our small desks and social distancing as they paint, draw and edit digital images. This is just the preview- final works coming soon to a Friday News near you :)
Drawing classes using sharpies to draw a furry animal!
Shape Up class has Fitness Fun Friday’s. Today they played a card game called Fitness Battle. Great way to end a busy week.
Students in Music Theory class collaborate to apply scale formulas to construct and perform Major and minor scales that demonstrate an understanding of parallel and relative relationships.
Culinary and Nutrition 1 class sure was busy this week! Students learned a new cooking technique called “The Muffin Method” and prepared delicious Blueberry Muffins.
The Foran Learning Common's Lowdown (Student Ed.) is meant to provide Foran students and families with an insight into savvy digital tools or technology tips that will assist you with everyday academics, recommendations for meaningful literature and/or resources to support individual learning from our Teaching and Learning Commons.
The Foran Learning Commons Lowdown
Attention Indoor Track Team:
There will be an important meeting of the Indoor Track Team and anyone (Boys and Girls) who is interested in joining the team on Thursday, October 14th, 2021 at 2:10 PM at the Track/Fieldhouse. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting.
Gymnastics
Attention all athletes interested in joining the girl's gymnastics team! Coach Sklanka will be having a preseason meeting on Tuesday, October 12th at 4:30pm. The meeting will be held outside of the gym. Coach will be going over important information about the upcoming season and all previous members and those who are interested in trying out are encouraged to attend.
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.
The Foran Sports Booster Club Co-Athlete of the Week
Senior Captain, AJ Edmond and Junior Joe Gaetano have been named Foran High School’s “Athlete of Week” for their outstanding performances in Football. A J and Joe led the Lions offensively and defensively in the victory over Joel Barlow. On offense, A J rushed for almost 200 yards and scored 3 touchdowns. Joe had 8 receptions for 132 yards and 1 touchdown. On defense, A J had 9 tackles and Joe 5. Congratulations AJ and Joe!
Congrats to Senior Defensemen Luca Ubaldi who committed to Western Connecticut yesterday. The Colonials are getting a high character, hard worker who was an All Starter in both hockey and lacrosse last year.
Boys Cross Country
The Boys Cross Country team had two meets this past week, competing in the Hammonasset Division at Guilford Fairgrounds for the SCC Divisional Meet and coming in 3rd overall: losing to Guilford and Hand and beating Law and Hillhouse. In addition, the boys had the Neubauer invitational meet at Sheehan High School on Tuesday and placed 2nd overall as a team. Notable finishes for the Lions include Nate Huebner who came in 3rd overall and Max Newton who came in 5th overall. In the JV race, James Gallaburri finished 2nd overall and Cole Cahill placed 3rd overall. The boys look towards Saturday where they have another invitational meet at Wickham Park in Manchester and their last meet at Eisenhower on Thursday, October 14th.
Girls Cross Country
The girls' cross country team raced at the SCC Divisionals this past weekend and the Neubauer Invitational this past Tuesday. The team placed 2nd in the Hammonassett Division, taking down Hand, Law, and Hillhouse. The team placed 6th out of 10 teams at the Neubauer Invite. Between the two races, there were many personal bests and new season-best times. Grace Foley led the team on Saturday with her season-best time of 23:21. She passed the torch to Adrianna Gonzalez on Tuesday, who led the team with the time of 23:04. Freshman Allie Regan continually drops time off of her PR and is currently running a 23:21. The team races in the Wickham Invitational this Saturday and will be hosting the Milford Invitational next Thursday. Come cheer us on!
Volleyball
Last Wednesday, we traveled to West Haven. It was a hard fought 3-2 win! Ava Steigbigel had 8 kills and 7 aces. Morgan Viesselman had 12 assists, 4 kills, and 4 aces.
We traveled to Branford and lost 3-1. Ava Steigbigel had 3 aces and 9 kills. Gracie Brooks had 5 kills. Chloe Nittoly had 12 assets and 2 aces.
On Monday, we played our first home game against Law. Although we played at Law’s gym, the energy from our student section was AMAZING! It was a hard fought battle, we lost 3-1. Arezoo Ghazagh had 3 aces. Ava Steigbigel had 14 kills and 2 aces. Tori Matula had 22 digs and 2 aces. Morgan Viesselman had 15 assists and 3 kills. Gracie Brooks had 6 kills.
Swimming
The Lady Lions again went 1-1 this week, bringing their record to 3-5 so far this season! Although the Guilford meet was a loss, there were still plenty of outstanding swims and dives by our athletes! Kaleigh Morton (11) came away with two wins in the 50 Freestyle and 100 Butterfly along with Ellen Pan (10) who won both the 100 Freestyle and 100 Backstroke events. Later in the week to Lions took on the Branford Hornets and came away with the win in a score of 87-68! Swimmers Ellen Pan (10), Ava Candido (12), Samantha Mauro (11), Olivia Jones (10), Kelly Aspras (10), Emma Fiorillo (12), and diver Riley Grunow (11) all took first place in their individual events. Freshman Lila Rothbard also made a showing placing 3rd in the 100 Freestyle event! The Lady Lions now look ahead to next week and their competitions against Lyman Hall and Sacred Heart Academy!
Forever Friends Club
If you'd like to be a positive role model who enjoys making lifelong connections with others, please join Foran's Forever Friends club (formerly known as Best Buddies)! We will be having our first meeting on Thursday, October 14, from 2-3:15pm in room 365.
Join the google classroom with code 72akkj5.
Contact Mrs. Kaminski or Mr. Raucci with any questions.
ATTENTION Freshmen Class!!!!
Interested in being the President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer of your class???
Go to the following website for information/forms https://sites.google.com/milfo...
And join the google classroom the code is ygw5ejt
Deadline is Nov 1st to have all materials submitted to Ms. Hoffer at jhoffer@milforded.org
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
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.
Mathletes
Do you enjoy math? Would you like a chance to compete against other schools in a team-based math competition? Foran's Mathletes team is seeking new members and you could join us! See Mr. Peters for more information in room 307 in Green Hall. Our competitions are held remotely this year so you can participate from home via Google Meet! Please see Mr. Peters ASAP to get information about our first competition against other teams in the Greater New Haven Math League!
American Sign Language Club
New members are always welcome!
Please join our google classroom using the code: iz6wn2s
Contact Mrs. DiGiacomo sdigiacomo@milforded.org with any questions.
Sound Lions
The next meeting for the Foran Sound Lions will be held on Monday, October 11th, after school in Room 413. Come check out what the Sound Lions are all about and learn about upcoming service opportunities in our community!
Coding Club
Stop by room 393 after school today for CODING CLUB. Learn to play Capture the Flag, cyber security style. Hope to see you there!
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. Any question contact Mr. Stammen jstammen@milforded.org or Ms. Turner jturner@milforded.org
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.
Comedy Club
Are you or someone you know interested in writing or performing? Are you or someone you know funny? If so, the Foran Comedy Club is for you! Join us to see what we’re all about! Any questions email the club advisor Ms. Jones at mjones@milforded.org
Habitat for Humanity
Model UN Meeting
Model UN meets in room 205 (Red Hall)
2:00-2:30. For more information contact
Mr. Phelan zphelan@milforded.org
if you would like to join the google classroom beforehand. We will meet every other Thursday
when applicable
GSA Meeting
GSA meets 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! rom there on out.
Interact Club Meeting
During the school year we meet on Mondays at 2:00 pm in room 123. Come see what we are all about ! 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.
Congratulations on reaching this momentous stage in your child's high school years! Have you been looking for a creative way to tell your senior "I love you" and "I'm proud of you!" as they wrap up their high school career? If so, how about purchasing a Senior Parent and Family Ad in the yearbook?
To help you celebrate this milestone, the yearbook staff is now accepting orders for Senior Parent and Family Ads to be placed in the yearbook. These ads give you the opportunity to express your love, pride, and congratulations to the entire school!
In order to purchase, you must build your ad for your senior online with our yearbook company, Jostens at www.jostens.com/yearbookads.
You will need to pay, create, and submit the ad online. This allows you to submit pictures, text, and design online; you don't have to mail anything in or wait for your pictures to be returned to you! Begin by going to www.jostens.com/yearbookads and simply follow their instructions!
In order to guarantee a space for your student's ad in the yearbook, submissions must be made by December 17th.
Senior Ads were a large part of my own high school experience and I loved seeing childhood photos of myself and my classmates in my own yearbook, so please consider adding your student's memories to this wonderful tradition at Foran! If you have any questions please contact me, Meghan Condon, at mcondon@milforded.org; we can't wait to start creating with you!