Friday News 11/19

Friday News 11-19-2021

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.

Happy Thanksgiving from Digital Photography

Digital Photography students learned about direct lighting and cast shadows as we had a little fun sharing some well wishes.

EARLY DISMISSAL

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH @ 11:58

Grab & Go Lunch Only

Students Must Sign Up on the Google form below by Tuesday, Nov 23rd at 2:00pm to receive a bagged lunch.

https://forms.gle/YAFHQuDVnSbM...

No School Nov 25th & Nov 26th

AP Exam Payment 2021-2022

Please Click Here for Information

Special Visitors This Week!

Therapy Dogs Veloce & Brian visited the Foran Staff on Wednesday

Calculating statistics using hand made cars in Ms. Georgetti class!

#VroomVroom

Algebra meets athletics in an engaging outdoor activity! Students were tasked with the challenge of throwing a football at a variety of elevations and distances to explore the relationship between maximum height and time. By throwing the ball at different angles, students discovered how math connects to physics through velocity, speed and trajectory. Students related to NFL quarterbacks and truly learned to appreciate the precision it takes to create the perfect parabola from one quarterback to their receiver running out for a pass. Who knew there was so much math in sports!?

Mrs. Dooley's AP English Language & Composition classes are evaluating Line of Reasoning in a text. Students read Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Education" and Margarate Talbot's "Best in Class." Students worked to dissect the arrangement of the speakers' texts and evaluate the effectiveness of this arrangement.

Congratulations to all of the Fall Sport Seniors, including our Football players, Cheerleaders, and Marching Band performers that were recognized at last night's game. Here are the Mane Street Mirror articles that were published this past week:

Katharine Harrison - Staying Safe: Crowd Surges
Ronan Smith - The Tale of Turkey Day
Yusuf Abdelsalam - Tech Giants Face Pressing Scrutiny
Evan Kerzner - How Kyrie Irving’s Refusal of Getting Vaccinated is Impacting the NBA and its Fanbase
Luke Thomas and Joseph DeFreitas - Overcoming Covid-19 this Thanksgiving
Connor Nieman and Kaleigh Porcu - Mask On, Mask Off
Julianne Yasona and Ivy Glidden - Political Candidates Lost High School Seniors' Support
Mati Gorges - The NFL Trade Deadline Special

Have a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving break next week!

AP Biology explored whether spinach leaves are just green as they performed chromatography on spinach leaves. We learned a technique to separate the different pigments found in a leaf, We discovered that there are other hidden pigments in spinach leaves, helping us to understand the beautiful colors of the leaves we see in the Fall. We are continuing to learn about the role of these pigments in plants.

This week in AP Psychology with Mr. Williams, students tried to solve the Hex Nut Challenge which was applied in that day's class to explain both cognitive learning and observational learning. Then to help students grasp the concept of operant conditioning, Milford Police Officer Steve Napoletano and his German Shepherd companion Mack came to Foran for a special presentation which was lined up by Foran's own SRO Officer Patrick Taylor. The highlight of the day was seeing Mack in action as Officer Taylor played the role of "the bad guy".

Spanish 3 has been reading a short story called ¨Ruidos en la Noche¨. We tested our retelling skills through a game called ¨Silent Film¨ where students

had to act out or draw scenes from the story. The rest of the class then wrote sentences describing what they saw. Here are some photos of their acting!

This week, Spanish 4 students in Mrs. Morazzini's class are learning how to write an AP Spanish persuasive essay. The topic pertains to how students should choose a career. Should one choose a career based on interest and passion, or choose a career that is in high demand that would provide job security?"

Students in AP Spanish are learning about global challenges, specifically those that impact the environment. Students created posters, 3D visuals, and digital infographics to portray statistics and new learning about the importance of caring for the environment worldwide.

Digital Photography Students: Motion with Liquids, Part Two

Two weeks ago you saw Digital Photography students “in-action” as they were exploring the components of exposure by isolating shutter speed. Students were working with partners to either create a stop-action effect or the illusion of intentional blur within their images by selecting an appropriate shutter speed for their moving water. As promised, here are some of their creations. These images are created by Kaylee Granfield, Chloe Marchesseault, Cam Paisley, Riley Smith, Talia Tatara, and Riley Young.

Students in Ms. Plude’s Ceramics classes are working on creating ‘Heritage Vessels’. They were asked to research ancient ceramic works from at least one of their nationalities, create a presentation and then an inspired functional vessel connecting history with their own vision.

Students from Ms. Plude’s Creative Arts class were asked to create ‘masks of emotion’ after participation in a discussion regarding what emotions colors symbolize in a variety of different cultures. They then created their mask to express how they are feeling this week.

With the new quarter curriculum for the health classes, health and safety II focuses a lot on communication, team building, and developing healthy relationships. In these photos you see the class participating in a team building activity of a tower building competition in the first week of class. Being able to problem solve, find creative solutions, and talk through situations makes for a fun class for the sophomores!

Interior Design: Interior design students started creating 3-D house models using Sketch Up to create space plans, model furniture, cabinetry, and accessories and experiment with colors and materials.

Culinary 1: Students prepared Peppermint Chocolate Cookies and Ginger Snap Cookies this week. The dessert unit is one of the favorites!

Culinary l students are enjoying the cookie unit... just in time for the holidays. The chocolate peppermint cookies are like a cup of hot cocoa with a hint of mint. That Thanksgiving aroma filling the hallways are ginger snap cookies....delish!

The Advanced Culinary class continued with our ginger theme, and prepared gingerbread with homemade whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Later in the week, we whipped up a rich chocolate mousse with chocolate shavings.

Forever Friends

Met on Tuesday and worked together to bake delicious

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies to share with family and friends for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday!

Here is the Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 box yellow cake mix

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

15 ounce can pumpkin puree

½ cup butter melted

¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix together yellow cake mix and pumpkin pie spice. With an electric mixer, add in pumpkin puree and melted butter.

Slowly add in the chocolate chips.

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes.

Cool on the baking sheets for several minutes before serving.

Store in an airtight container for up to one week, or 3 months in the freezer.

Interact Club

Students of Foran's Interact Club have been busy raking leaves for the Milford Senior Center’s patrons. They are having some serious fall fun while serving Milford’s Community.

LION PRIDE!

Ellen Pan places 3rd and wins All State Honors in the 100 Backstroke with a time of 1:01.27.

Ellen also placed 6th in the 100 freestyle!

Congratulations Ellen!!

Foran’s 200 Freestyle Relay Ellen Pan, Kaleigh Morton, Olivia Jones, Emma Fiorillo

placed 4th with a time of 1:45.38!

Congratulations Lady Lions!

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.

Foran Families and Friends

Tickets may be purchased outside the main entrance of the school on the dates and times listed below:

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

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT Mr. Vitelli at avitelli@milforded.org

Senior Athletes!

Are you playing a sport in college?

Please FILL out this form to help us share your good news!

Any questions? See Mr. Vitelli ( athletic office) or Mrs. Farrell in 255

College Signing Form for Athletes

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.

Boys Swimming

Anyone in grades 9-12, interested in joining the Boys Swim Team this winter should contact Mr. Vitelli at avitelli@milforded.org or stop by his office

Girls Basketball

Attention Girls Basketball: If any girls are interested in joining the Girls Basketball Team, please send an email to Coach Asmussen (rasmussen@milforded.org) or Ms. Springsteen (aspringsteen@milforded.org) to sign up and receive important information regarding pre-season workouts and forms that need to be completed. Conditioning has started on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in the Gym.

Foran Key Club 2021 Poinsettia & Wreath Sale

All Proceeds will be donated to Project Eliminate

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)

Medical Careers Club

The Medical Careers Club will be meeting on Tuesday, November 23rd after school in room 401. All are welcome ! See you then!

FBLA Club

During the next FBLA meeting, members will elect officers and begin competing in the Stock Market Game to learn more about investing. The club meets on F-days during Common Time and accepts new members."

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! We meet every other week on Thursdays. Join us after school in room 258 on Thursday, December 2nd to see what we’re all about!

Click here for the

Pampered Chef Form

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!

PARENT AD INFORMATION

SENIOR AD EXAMPLES