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.
Early Dismissal Wednesday, October 26th
Foran Students participating in the “Save a Life” program which discusses the dangers of distracted driving.
College & Career
ASVAB
The ASVAB test will be administered on Friday, November 4th. Interested juniors and seniors should see Mrs. Wunder to sign up and get a permission slip.
Representatives from all the different branches of the military will be visiting Foran throughout the month of November. Students interested in a career in the military and who would like to learn more should see Mrs. Wunder to sign up.
Foran HS Faculty in purple to support Domestic Violence Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness Run. Thank you everyone for participating!
The CNA students learned this week how to properly put on and take off personal protective equipment (PPE).
Students in Mrs. Furdeck and Mrs. Kaminski's classes learned about community and empathy while making cards and pictures with positive messages to send to the Bristol Police Department
In Mr. Wajda's Marine Science classes students investigated bathymetry, measuring the depths and topography of the ocean floor. Students worked to create their own bathymetric maps of the classroom to emulate the process done by actual marine scientists. Students created their own scale and key to help viewers visualize the depths.
Students in Ms. Lockhart's Living Earth class built calorimeters! They used the collected data to calculate the number of calories in novel food items like Cheetos and circus peanuts.
In Mr. Sember’s chemistry class, students carried out their designed experiments to determine which changes are physical or chemical in nature.
Students in US History individually explored one of seven social themes across the 20th century, and then engaged in a Q&A scavenger hunt with each other to learn about other themes. Topics included:
Civil Liberties - Prohibition, Freedom of Speech, Miranda Rights
Immigration Acts of 1921, 1924, 1952, 1965
Suffrage for Women and Youth
Safety Nets from the New Deal and Great Society
Environmental Issues - Donora Smog, DDT Ban, Love Canal
Women's Rights - Birth Control and Equal Pay
Racism - Jackie Robinson, EO9981, Lynching Laws
and many more!
Advanced Photography students took a trip to Morningside. Last Friday we spent some time working on-location with natural lighting and some of Mother Nature’s wonders. We didn’t get too many big waves to really be able to work with shutter speed, however, we did get to work with light, shadows, leading lines, and composition. Here are some of the images from our adventure as well as some photographs captured by Jace Flanagan- Bonilla, Taylor Collins, Chloe Marchesseault, and Alex Stay.
Intro to Photography students learned how to incorporate leading lines into their images. Leading lines are a compositional technique where human-made or natural lines lead the viewer's eyes through a photograph to the subject or the heart of the image. The “heart” of the image is called the focal point. Enjoy these examples created by Tony Aspras, Kaitlin Dobkowski, Olivia Schaible, Adrianne Shields.
Jackson Volvoski is completing his first section of his independent study program. He is learning about automatic transmissions. He is rebuilding a GM 700R4 4 speed rear wheel drive transmission. This is the same transmission that is in his 1988 Corvette.
The Personal Finance students attended a reality fair this week. Students chose a career and completed a simulation to determine how to live on that salary. They had the opportunity to speak with a financial counselor at the end of the experience.
Mrs. GaNun’s Shape Up class tried a new activity called Pilates with a Chi ball. They seemed to like these relaxing type movements that help them both mentally and physically.
In Mr. Hair’s PE-1 classes, students have been going through fitness testing as well as starting their badminton unit. In Mr. Hair’s coaching class, students presented their in-season skill to the class. Great week Foran!
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 2022-2023 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 Zoe Fallon has been selected for her outstanding performance in Soccer. Zoe scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over North Haven. Always playing with heart and giving 100 percent at all times, Zoe has been a big factor in the team’s success this year. Congratulations Zoe!
Attention Indoor Track Team Meeting
There will be an important meeting of the Indoor Track Team and anyone (Girls and Boys) who is interested in joining the team on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at 2:05 PM in the gymnasium. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting.
Volleyball
Last week Volleyball went 1-2. We lost against Hamden and Branford, but beat Law 3-0 in a great rivalry game. Our game versus Branford we went 3-1 with two sets going to 26-24. The team is doing a great job playing cohesively together and we are looking forward to senior night this week. We are just 3 games shy of making states. Go Lions!
Congrats to boys and girls xc on the 9th place finish at SCC’S
Boys Cross Country
This week the boys cross country team had their SCC Championship meet at East Shore Park in New Haven. Among the 19 teams in the division competing, Foran took 9th. Notable finishes for the Foran boys were Joe Meade with a time of 18:04 (PR), Max Newton with a time of 18:10, Tighe Duggan with a time of 18:14, and James Galaburri with a time of 18:34 (PR). The boys have one final home meet at Eisenhower on Monday, October 24th against Law and Platt Tech and then their Class M States meet on Saturday, October 29th at Wickham Park.
Girls Cross Country
The girls cross country team raced in the SCC Championship meet this past Wednesday at East Shore Park in New Haven. The team came in 9th place of the 18 teams they raced against. 7 of the runners none of the runners earned their personal bests. And Adrianna Gonzalez missed All Conference 2nd Team by 1 second, she ran a great race against strong athletes! The team faces off against the rest of Milford in the annual Milford Invitational this Monday, at 4 PM Eisenhower park. We would love to see you there!
Boys Soccer
Celebrating our Boys Soccer Seniors Congratulations to all & good luck!
Girls Soccer
Girls Soccer celebrated this wonderful group of seniors. They have an all-in and team-first mentality. Coach Blake said “My girls”, as I fondly call them, are the best and I just love them!
Congrats to Senior Attackmen Chris Adkins on his commitment to Eastern Connecticut State University.
THANKSGIVING DAY TICKETS ON SALE
Pregame tickets are $5.
Tickets purchased the day of the game are $7
Starting on November 11, tickets will be on sale at Foran High School during the school day in the main office and in Mr. Vitelli's office .
Tickets may also be purchased on the following days and times
November 11 (at the Foran - Amity football game)
November 14 (5 pm to 6 pm outside the main office)
November 16 (5 pm to 6 pm outside the main office)
November 21 (at the Foran - Law JV football game)
November 22 (at the Foran - Law Powder Puff Game)
November 23 (12:15 pm to 1:15 pm outside the main office)
Any questions. please contact Mr. Vitelli at avitelli@milforded.org or 203-783-3502 Ext. #4
2022-2023 Winter Sports Tryout Dates and Times
GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (at Hamden HS)
November 21, 22 and 23 (Times TBA)
GIRLS BASKETBALL (Gym)
November 28, 29 and 30 (3:00 pm each day)
BOYS ICE HOCKEY (Milford)
November 28, 29 and 30 (Times TBA)
WRESTLING (Wrestling Room 2nd Floor)
November 28, 29 and 30 (2:30 pm each day)
BOYS BASKETBALL (Gym)
December 1, 2 and 3
*Freshman- December 1 (5:30 pm) December 2 (6:30 pm)
December 3 (2:00 pm)
*JV and Varsity- December 1 (3:30 pm) December 2 (4:30 pm)
December 3 (12:00 pm)
GYMNASTICS (Gym)
December 1 (7:00 pm) December 2 (7:30)
December 3 (7:00 am)
INDOOR TRACK (Track)
December 1 and 2 (2:30 pm) December 3 (9:00 am)
BOYS SWIMMING and DIVING (Pool)
December 1,2 and 3 (2:45 pm each day)
National Honor Society Food Drive
The National Honor Society is currently running a food drive for the Purple Pantry. There are donation boxes set up in the TLC and in the main lobby outside the Main Office. Please help the Purple Pantry by donating non-perishable items. We will be collecting throughout the month of October. Thank You!
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society will hold its next meeting on Thursday, October 27th, in the TLC directly after school. This is for current members only. Please see Mrs. DeLoma with any questions!
Coding Club
October is cyber security month, and Coding club is celebrating by participating in the Cyberstart America competition. Scholarships, certifications, and more can be won through participation. No experience necessary, drop by Mr. Spinetti's room (393-Tech Hall) Tuesdays after school to learn more.
Forever Friends
This is your official invitation to become a member of
FOREVER FRIENDS!!
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Halloween Party!
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Time: 2:00-3:30pm
Location: Mrs. Kaminski’s class (room 365 by the cafeteria)
Contact Mrs. Kaminski or Mr. Raucci if you have any questions.
Mkaminski@milforded.org or Rraucci@milforded.org
Join the Google Classroom with code 5tmzd6y
Math Honors Society
Mu Alpha Theta, the Math Honors Society, will be meeting during Common Time on Tuesday, October 25th in Ms. Blanchard’s room 302.
Game Club
Game Club will meet after school in Room 404 Science Floor from 2:00-3:30pm. Video games, role playing games, card games, board games - we've got 'em all! Please join us for a game! No experience necessary. All are welcome!
Debate Club
Want to debate? Engage others in discussion? Debate Club meets every other Tuesday in room 207. New members are always welcome!
Multicultural Club
Are you interested in learning about a variety of different cultures? The Multicultural Club aims to improve multicultural awareness and appreciation in the Foran High School community in order to create a safe environment where people of different backgrounds can learn about each other and host activities that promote understanding of diversity among students. We meet every other Thursday. Use the remind code @jafmu to join our club's remind. Again, that's @jafmu. Nos vemos el jueves!
Fishing Club
The Fishing Club's we will meet every Tuesday in room 395 Tech Hall. Anyone is welcome to join.
Health Professions Club
A reminder that the health professions club meets in room 343 on Mondays.
Bible & Prayer Club
Looking for a way to grow your relationship with God? Do you want to learn more about the Bible and what it has to say? Do you have prayer requests for yourself or someone you care about? Come and visit the Bible and Prayer Club in room 392 each Monday after school. All are welcome!
Class of 2024 Fundraiser
