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EARLY DISMISSAL 11:58 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
Please Enjoy the December Edition of the Mane Street Mirror!
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Here are the Mane Street Mirror articles that were published this past week:
Sean Ayoub and Bella Mema - History in the 21st Century
Fiona Ciambriello - Ringing in the Season
Katharine Harrison - The End of Fall Sports
Julia Deicicchi and Colleen Ardolino - Leaping into the Season
Kylee Payne - 'Twas the Lights Before Christmas
Cynthia Pan and Fiani Lin - G Mart: Hoping for Change
Gavin Fanelli - SRO Called to Duty
Reporter of the Week
Congratulations to Maria Garbin
Journalism students read and discussed the 12-0 Football Team from California that is deaf and learned about empathy in writing journalistically. Students also discussed the Syrian War and virtual reality with journalism.
Ms. Green’s Class takes a moment to read the news!
Ms. Condon's AP Language and Composition classes developed arguments from the point of view of a turkey in order to be pardoned from being the main course this Thanksgiving feast!
Students in Mrs. O'Keefe and Ms. DePalma's English 2 classes worked on recording their Crucible Podcasts today. Students analyzed how characters in the play would react to events in Acts II and III of the play and used the podcast format to share their ideas. District technology teacher leader worked with students in period 3 class to help them learn these new techniques and share their ideas. Mrs. Dion helped students in period 5 with their filming and their ideas.
Students in Mrs. Kaminski’s class made cards to send to kids who will be hospitalized during the holiday season.The cards are collected and then mailed out to hospitals throughout the entire country.Help spread some cheer at http://www.cardsforhospitalizedkids.com/
Senior Mentors!
Our mentoring seniors met with Live Oaks and Calf Pen this week!
There is nothing better than building relationships with our mentees. Tuana is doing a craft with her mentee and Lauren is playing a game with her mentee.
Students and mentors meet every week virtually~We LOVE seeing them build strong relationships!
Students in Mrs. Cacioppo’s Introduction to Business classes have been working on business plans for a business idea they created. Just a few ideas students developed include temperature controlled slippers, bakery treats for dogs, reversible basketball jerseys, food trucks, and water purified refillable bottles. Students have created their mission statement, logo and slogans, business descriptions, competitive analysis, developed a team hierarchy chart, defined their target market and created a promotional plan. A few examples of logos are below.
After nearly 2 years of being closed the school store is reopening Thursday 12/9!! Students and staff stop by to check out the Foran apparel and accessories! The store will be open during 3rd period 9:30-10:30 E Days & during 6th period 12:00-12:45 A Days. Any questions or for more information see Mr. Blude in room 342 or email at jblude@milforded.org.
Latin students prepared for family Thanksgiving feasts by constructing gratitude turkeys in Latin class. They learned how to give thanks for many things using the Latin language, including their families, their friends, their homes, their pets—- in fact in some cases… their school!
Students in Interior Design are learning about the color wheel and color theory. In class they created a meaningful AND edible color wheel and explored color mixing of primary, secondary and tertiary colors.
Child Growth and Development
Students practiced Infant CPR as part of the Health and Safety Unit.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Students planned an art experience making finger paint menorahs with the children in the Foran Child Learning Center.
Culinary l had their own little cookie workshop this week, baking and decorating holiday cookies. The room was filled with the aroma of butter sugar cookies and music. A fun time was had by all.
The Peer Assist Culinary class prepared a Mediterranean pasta dish, and later in the week, a healthier version of sausage, peppers, onions, and mushrooms with chicken sausage. We even made a vegan version with plant based sausage.
Enjoy these drawings from Mr. Chi's Drawing Class. Caleb Grant-Eckert-Oreo, Anna Marie Stay-Butterfly, Dabi Lee-Firefly, and Ava Lam-Bee, Anna Griffin-Skull
Our Quarter 2 T.E.A.M.S classes have been working hard this week. They have made their team t-shirts and have been implementing teamwork skills in order to be successful in various team challenges.
Furniture Building in the Tech Department
The Auto Shop is busy with repairs!
Please enjoy the video below from the Foran Choir
Choir recorded this video in honor of Hanukkah?
https://drive.google.com/file/...
In December’s Foran Learning Commons Lowdown, get organized with Google Classroom and find out how to locate all your assignments, grades and comments in one area. Also take a look at some fun holiday tips brought to you by our very own Lion Pride Students, and don’t forget to review the book recommendations for December!
Congratulations to Riley Simons and Nolan Fortier, this year’s winners of the Influences on Youth attendance drawing. Both Riley and Nolan won Amazon gift cards.
Thank you Milford Prevention Council.
Foliday’s at Foran
This week in Advisory students decorated their doorways for the annual Foliday Contest!
Stay tuned for the winning Advisory announcement!
Congratulations to Coach Drew on being named the New Haven Football Officials Association Coach of the Year. Coach Drew was honored at a reception at Anthony's Ocean View on September 29.The Award is given to the coach whose program best demonstrates clean play and sportsmanship! In the picture below, Art Hadden from the NHFOA presents Coach Drew his award. Also pictured are Forans Coach Drew and Athletic Director Anthony Vitelli.
LION PRIDE!
All State Soccer
Congratulations to Colleen Ardolino
All State Soccer
Congratulations Basit Iddriss
Lion Pride!
Honoring Pat Kiernan, Foran custodian, for his hard work and dedication in support of athletics and the entire Foran community for over 40 years! Pat is retiring at the end of June.
Thank you for everything Pat!
Powderpuff Danni Kemp Memorial Award
We gave out our first Danni Kemp Memorial Award which went to a player who showed determination, dedication, drive and shared many of the characteristics Danni is remembered for. Liz Schumann was the recipient this year.
Unified Sports Wiffle Ball Game
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
Attention Members of the Foran Pride Club
Please stop by Mr. Vitelli's office and pick up your Foran Pride tee shirt.
Toys for Tots
The class officers of all grades will be hosting a toy drive from December 1 - 14. If you would like to donate a new and unwrapped toy please send it in with your student and have them bring it to the collection box in Blue Hall Room 341. Any questions please contact Mrs. Cacioppo mcacioppo@milforded.org
Foran Band Fundraiser
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, December 7th, after school in room 401. All are welcome ! See you then!
Forever Friends Club
The Forever Friends Club will be meeting on Thursday, December 16 from 2-3:15pm in room 365 to make some holiday cards and crafts. Contact Mrs. Kaminski or Mr. Raucci if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
AP Exam Payment 2021-2022
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Virtual College Fair
Foran and Law will be hosting a combined virtual career fair December 7-9th. Many programs will be represented such as manufacturing, automotive, hairdressing, pharmacy tech, nursing, radiology, and fire safety. Interested students can find more information on our website or see Mrs. Wunder to sign up.
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".
POST PROM ONLINE DONATIONS
Post Prom Online Donation Form
SAVE THE DATE!
The Senior Prom has been planned for May 20, 2022!
It will be such an exciting and memorable night! The Joseph A. Foran Post Prom Committee will again be sponsoring the Post Prom Party. The event will be held at The Sports Center in Shelton where our teens will be offered a safe, fun, alcohol free environment following their Senior Prom.
However, we need your HELP to make this night happen! We are looking for monetary donations from Foran Senior Families to help cover the costs of sponsoring the Post Prom Party. No donation is too small! We are hoping the more family donations received the less fundraisers we will need to do throughout the year! All cash donations will be used to provide food and prizes plus cover the costs of the Sports Center and buses. These donations will help supplement the cost of the post-prom for all seniors.
If you are willing to make a monetary donation, your prompt response is most
appreciated. Please send it no later than Tuesday, November 23rd!
We will also need volunteers to shop, collect donations, create baskets, volunteer the night of the Post Prom and much more. If you are interested in helping with any or all of these things or have any questions – email Kelli Kupson at jeffnkelli@gmail.com!
We thank you in advance for your support.
Joseph A. Foran High School Post Prom Committee
