Friday News 11/5/2021
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Provide a learning environment which fosters critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication to prepare all students for the challenges of the 21st century.
Veteran’s Day Poetry Contest Winners!
Congratulations
Juan Burgos, Ronan Smith, Matthew Preneta
Each student wrote a poem that honors the contributions of Veterans and/or the sacrifices that Veterans have made for our country.
ATTENTION FRESHMEN!
November 15th-21st
Joseph A. Foran High School
Influences on Youth Forum
A program REQUIRED for all 9th graders and their parents
A YouTube Forum to be viewed by both students/parents together between
Monday November 15th and Friday November 21st.
The directions on how to access the forum on YouTube will be posted beginning
November 15 at:
https://milfordprevention.org/freshmanforum2021/
Ninth grade students AND their parents/guardians are required to view this important program. The purpose of this event is to promote dialogue and provide information regarding the physical, social, legal and emotional influences of illegal substances and social media on our students.
Due to COVID-19 circumstances, we are hosting this forum virtually this year. All participants should follow the Milford Public Schools distance learning expectations. Student participation at this forum fulfills an assignment within the Health curriculum. Should your child not be able to view this program, he/she will be asked to complete a 2-3 page research/ writing assignment on a related topic in order to independently fulfill their obligation and make them aware of the aspects of these complex issues addressed by the forum.
At the conclusion of this forum, there will be two steps that must be completed to earn proper credit for this assignment:
Both the student AND their parent/guardian will complete a survey about the presenters and submit it via SurveyMonkey.
The parent/guardian must sign off on an attendance form and submit it via Google Form. Once completed, you/your child will be entered into a drawing for prizes such an Amazon Gift Card, tickets to the Thanksgiving Day football game between Foran and Law and a t-shirt!!
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.
College & Career
The College and Career Center will be offering the ASVAB test on Thursday, November 18th. Students interested in taking the ASVAB should see Mrs. Wunder to sign up and get a permission slip.
All branches of the Military and National Guard will be hosting virtual visits the week of November 8th. Students in 11th and 12th grade who are interested in a career in the military after graduation should email Mrs. Wunder to sign up.
In this month’s Foran Learning Commons Lowdown, find out how to check your Chromebook for updates to enable applications and programs to run more efficiently. Take a look and try out some of the strategies and resources posted to destress. Our Flipster magazine database also has some new issues to explore, and don’t forget to review the book recommendations advertised that align with the various celebrations November holds!
In Ms. Hoffer's US History classes students selected modern day companies and presented very engaging arguments about whether they believed the company represented a captain of industry or a robber baron. After the presentations, the class debriefed and reflected on the arguments presented and then voted. Additionally, students dressed up like their companies and included props/posters as well. Awesome to see the authentic work they created and presented.
Students in AP European History have researched key figures from the Protestant Reformation to determine their validity as sources. Students presented their research on charter paper and then used dry erase markers on their desks to rank them.
In AP Psychology with Mr. Williams, students wrapped up their Sensation & Perception unit with some hands-on activities they created to explain our 5 senses. Topics pictured above include color constancy, anatomy of the eye, and sensory interaction (gustatory & olfaction). In their grand finale Mr. Cesare & Mr. Tupka helped demonstrate sensory adaptation as they attempted to play toss with perception distortion goggles on
The Model United Nations club met this week to continue their first debate of the year regarding Child Labor and Child Soldier issues around the world. Thus far we've spent time preparing for the debate by researching different counties for the debate and learning parliamentary procedures.
Students in Mr. Doolings Anthropology class just finished up their project on the Primate Order. After studying evolution, each student researched and created flyers for three different species of primates, emphasizing their characteristics and social behaviors. Then as a class, they created the following display of the Primate Order, which includes a human made of tape!
Ms. Cassell's English 1 classes engaged in "philosophical chairs' ' discussions of thematic statements in anticipation of reading Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. Her English 2 classes analyzed word choice and author's purpose in Jonathan Edwards' "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God '' to build background knowledge for their reading of Arthur Miller's play The Crucible.
Students in Ms. Condon's AP Language and Composition classes participated in the Great Candy Battle of 2021! For some Halloween-themed fun, students worked collaboratively in groups to build an argument determining which candy should be named the official candy of America. Students then presented their arguments in front of a panel of judges and defended their choice against a series of questions from both the panel and student audience! Thank you to Mr. Tupka, Mr. Kochiss, Mrs. Cassell, Mrs. O'Keefe, Ms. Georgetti, and Mr. Raucii for sitting on the panels! And congratulations to the winning teams, Skittles and Dum Dum Lollipops!
Mane Street Mirror Journalism students paired with 2 high schools across the country for #journalism training with Clayton Hs in Missouri and Bullitt HS in Kentucky
Here are the articles that were posted online this past week:
Anthony Giordano and Luca Ubaldi - Devin Clark: The Person to Know
Julianne Yasona and Ivy Glidden - Squid Game: A Child's Play for $38 Million
Luci Cappello and Lauren Stroffolino - Winter Sports Finally Take Action
Maria Garbin - Closer to Normal: Foran Teachers Return to Original Classrooms
Olivia Salai - On the Write Track
Elizabeth Tran - A Look Into New CT Tiktoker "Uhmatty" On the Rise
Oliver Ardrey and Aidan Davis - Student Spotlight: Will Heitmann
This week, students participated in an interdisciplinary lesson with Mrs. Morazzini (Spanish) and Mr. Czajkowski (Art). On November 1st and 2nd, Mexico celebrates a beautiful tradition which celebrates the lives of their loved ones who have passed. One special tradition of Dia de los Muertos is making sugar skulls, also known as "calaveras". Mr. Chi taught students how to design and decorate their own skulls. ¡Feliz Dia de los Muertos!
Spanish 2 students in Señora Annunziata’s classes were acting as teachers, speaking in the target language and reviewing the quiz with their peers.
In Physics of the Universe we've been looking at geologic activity in Hawaii. We used the "seismic explorer" to track earthquakes, volcanoes, and tectonic plate movement over the past 40 years. Each dot in the picture represents 1 earthquake...Hawaii gets lots of earthquakes!
Fantastic concert by our choir and orchestra! So many talented performers!
Foran Band Prepares for the Veteran’s Day Parade
Digital Photography Students In-Action
Photography students are beginning to explore the technical components of exposure. Here students are learning how to adjust their ISO and shutter speeds to capture a properly exposed image. Their challenge didn’t stop there. Taking into consideration how a shutter speed can capture the motion of an object, students composed images that create a stop-action effect or an intentional blur of motion by the way they adjusted their shutter speeds in conjunction with the moving water. All that and only a few minor spills!
Ceramics and Pottery
Mrs. Plude’s Ceramics classes have recently completed their contemporary artist relief tiles. They finished these by adding color with unconventional materials.
This week, the Culinary 1 and Advanced Culinary classes are enjoying our unit on seasonal baking. What's that wonderful aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg in the hallways? It's a warm apple crisp topped with vanilla ice cream, and a braided apple puff pastry with cinnamon cream cheese.
The Peer Assist Culinary class, practiced temperature control, and learned about carry-over cooking. This is when protein continues to cook when it's taken off the heat source. They prepared mini burgers, and had fun with a burger toppings buffet.
T.E.A.M.S courses this quarter have been participating in various team building activities and games. The PE staff at Foran are proud to announce the overall winning teams for each period class.
Thanksgiving Day Tickets
Pre-sale tickets $5.00
Game Day tickets $7.00
Anyone 5 years or older is required to purchase a ticket
Foran Lion Pride and Law Nation passes will not be accepted
No Passes of any kind will be accepted
Students Grades 9-12
Students may purchase tickets in Mr. Vitelli’s office or in the main office during the regular school day starting on November 11.
Foran Families and Friends
Tickets may be purchased outside the main entrance of the school on the dates and times listed below
November 11, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
November 12, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
November 13, 8:00 to 9:00 am
November 17, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
November 19, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
November 20, 8:00 to 9:00 am
November 22, 4:00 to 5:00 pm
November 23, 4:00 to 5:00 pm
November 24, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
November 18……Last Home Football Game…. Thanksgiving Day Tickets will be sold from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm near the main entrance to the Football Field
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT Mr. Vitelli at avitelli@milforded.org
ATTENTION ..Foran Lion Pride Club Members
Please stop by Mr. Vitelli's office and pick up your Foran Pride Club Tee shirt.
2021 SCC Fall Scholar Athletes, presented by Great Blue Research
Foran’s 2021 Fall Scholar Athletes.
Congratulations to Megan McTigue and David Gaetano
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 Athlete of the Week
Senior Courtney Musante has been named Foran High School’s “Athlete of the Week” for her outstanding performance in Soccer. On Senior Night against West Haven, Courtney led the team by scoring 2 goals and she also made some key defensive stops. Congratulations Courtney!
Unified Sports
Lion Pride!
Foran’s 200 Freestyle relay, made up of Ellen Pan, Kaleigh Morton, Emma Fiorillo, and Olivia Jones, placed 5th with a time of 1:45.88 with Ellen Pan also placing 6th in the 100 Backstroke with a time of 1:03.18
Foran girls Cross Country place sixth at SCC championship meet
All-SCC Soccer 1st Team- Colleen Ardolino
2nd team- Courtney Musante and Zoe Fallon. Congratulations!
Indoor Track
If any students are interested in joining the Foran Indoor Track Team, please send an email to Coach Jambor (pjambor@milforded.org) to sign up and receive important information regarding pre-season workouts, forms that need to be completed and general information about the sport.
Wrestling
There will be an introductory meeting for anyone interested in being part of the Foran wrestling team on Wednesday, November 10th. The meeting will be immediately after school in room 307. Any student interested in wrestling or in managing this year should try to attend.
Interact Club News
Our Interact Club members have been quite busy recently…. We have a few members participate as runners in the Trick or Trot 5K benefitting the Beth El Center here in Milford and some volunteered with the organization of the event itself.
This week students have begun making cards for the Veterans in our Community for the
Senior Center’s Veteran’s Day luncheon.
Forever Friends
Attention Forever Friends! We will be having our next meeting on Tuesday, November 16th in room 365 from 2-3pm. We will be baking cookies for Thanksgiving baskets. We hope to see you there!! Contact Mrs. Kaminski at Mkaminski@milforded.org or Mr. Raucci at Rraucci@milforded.org if you have any questions.
Bible Club
The Foran High School Bible and Prayer Club meets on Fridays after school in room 118, all are welcome! Please join us in supporting our school and community in praying for the requests we receive. Any questions please contact Mr. Chi in room 118 or email (hczajkowski@milforded.org)
Homes for the Brave
Foran will be holding a personal care items drive from November 8th-12th in social studies classrooms to honor our veterans. All donations go directly to Homes for the Brave.
Junior Class Fundraiser
SENIORS ORDER YOUR CAP & GOWN NOW!
This year Jostens, our Cap & Gown vendor, has asked us to place our order a little earlier to avoid factory & shipping delays. On Wednesday 10/27 all seniors were sent an email with a link to order their Cap & Gown for Graduation. Please check with your student to be sure they have placed their order!
If you have any questions please email Tammy Carino at tcarino@milforded.org.
SENIOR PARENT & FAMILY AD
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!
YEARBOOK ORDERS
Attention Senior Families,
Yearbooks are currently at their lowest price of the year, $79, so right now is the perfect time to buy!
To order your yearbook, please go to www.jostens.com/yearbook and search "Foran High School".
The first fundraiser is the Class of 2022 apparel for students, parents and even grandparents! You can order online and your items will be delivered to Foran. I will distribute your orders to your students or we can arrange a pick up time. You can begin ordering now through November 10. Click on the link below for the apparel flyer.
This is a great opportunity for students to gain real world experience the last few weeks of their senior year. Click on the link below.
