FLYER NEWS HOMEROOM HEADLINES March 25 - March 29, 2019
Good morning FHS! Salute to Framingham! Congratulations to our Student and Staff Honorees!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Health and Physical Education Department Head Mike Foley to be Inducted into the Swim Coaches Hall of Fame! Read more...
Class of 2019 Roast: Strader Skewed
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL
PLEASE NOTE MARCH 26-29 FIRST AND SECOND PERIOD FLIPPED FOR MCAS TESTING
March 25: Day 7 CBGFE
March 26: Day 1 ABCDE March 27: Day 2 CADGF March 28: Day 3 BAEFG March 29: Day 4 ACDEF
DATES TO REMEMBER March 25: Election packets for class officers, student government and Student Advisory Council are available from Ms. Abreu in B205 March 26-29: MCAS ELA Class of 2021 March 28: Framingham State University, McCarthy Center Forum 7:00pm Space Hero or Nazi Villain? The life of Wernher von Braun - register below March 28: METG 2019 Drama Festival Finals at the John Hancock Hall 5:00pm March 31: FSU Sisters Day Out for FHS 12:00pm at FSU (details in flyer below) April 2: NHS Blood Drive April 4: Mr. FHS 7:00pm auditorium April 4: Diversity Forum 2:00 E 117 April 5: Term III ends May 1: AM Collaboration May 6-17: AP Exams
MCAS ELA
MCAS ELA is this week. Testing room assignments are posted in the windows of the main office and the grade offices. Your homeroom teacher also has a list of testing room assignments. If you do not know your testing dates and room assignment, I ask that you please be certain to know this by the end of the day tomorrow. Computer based MCAS ELA testing is for 2 days only. Half of the class is testing on March 26th and 27th and the other half of the class is testing on March 28th and 29th. Please report to your testing room immediately after first period on the days that you are assigned to MCAS ELA. Testing begins promptly at 8:34. If you have any questions about MCAS testing, please see Mr. McGillivrary.
All MCAS test administrators and proctors are reminded to read the script verbatim. Homework should be kept to a minimum and major assessments should not be administered to students who are scheduled for MCAS.
Framingham State University Elevate and Connect: Youth Summit 2019 Open to all students. First come, first served basis, 20 seats available. Please contact Rachel Erickson at the College and Career Center in the Library.
FHS Robotics Team 9421X invited to the 2019 VEX World Championship!: This is the sixth year in a row the FHS team will have compete at Worlds and the fifth year in a row that 9421X has been at Worlds. We are the only Massachusetts public high school to compete in six out of the last six years. There are only two other schools in New England that have made six of the last six, congratulations!
Flyers by Night is a huge success!!
FHS Drama Company will be advancing to the State Finals of the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild festival with their production of Animal Farm. The state finals feature the top fourteen productions in the state will span over three days at the John Hancock Building in Boston. Awards from the Semi-Final Round were presented to:
● Natalia Buitta for the role of Napoleon ● Michael Celestin for the role of Old Major ● Jessie Landes for the role of Squealer ● Diego Castrillo-Vilches, Alex McLaughlin, and Brendan Qi for Live Music ● Caitlyn Doucette, Vicky DaSilva, Maya Puffer, and Michelle Moran for Make-Up and Hair Design and Execution ● Bridget Donovan for Lighting Execution
FHS will perform as the first show of the weekend - Thursday, March 28th @ 5:00pm. They will also perform for freshman English classes this week on Thursday, March 21 @ 8:00am. Please come and support the FHSDC with their long-standing legacy at State Finals!
From School Counseling: 10th and 11th graders: You must schedule an appointment with your school counselor to complete your schedule for next year. This must happen before March 29th. 11th graders - you received a link in your email to your counselor’s appointment book. 10th graders - you can sign up on the school counseling website. 9th graders: You received your course recommendation forms in homeroom last week. Counselors will be pulling students from math courses in order to meet with each student to review course selections during the last week of March and first week of April. In the meantime, please discuss your recommendations and electives with your teachers and parents and guardians. Please come ready to your assigned math class to choose classes.
Aspen X2 new feature enabled - Password Reset Portal
In Aspen, there is a self-service password reset feature which allows users to reset their account password without having to call the Technology Helpdesk for assistance. If you are an FPS Staff member or a student in grades 6-12 you can use the password reset feature, but you need to set the security preferences before using it for the first time.
Please refer to the documentation below to set up your security questions. This documentation can also be found on the Technology department Aspen X2 Information webpage. There are also links on every school website under the homepage Quick Links and in the Families and Students menu section, so that it can be easily referenced.
Aspen X2: Setting Your Security Questions for Password Reset Aspen X2: Self-Service Password Reset Instructions
The Office of Technology strongly encourages students in grades 6-12 and all FPS staff to enable Aspen X2 security questions and use the password reset link. We are hoping the password reset portal will make the process of logging into Aspen X2 easier for staff, students and families as we approach the time of year when more people access their accounts for transportation registrations and viewing school data.
Please note:
1. If your account is disabled, you will have to call the helpdesk for a password reset. At that time, we will instruct you on how to set up the security preferences. 2. Parents and Students currently log into the student’s Aspen X2 account with the same login ID and password.
SCHOLARSHIPS - College & Career Center
Senior students -- there are a number of scholarships posted on Naviance and in the College & Career Center (A106) that are due between 1/1/19 and 5/1/19. Need help applying? See Ms. Erikson in the College & Career Center (A106).
Seniors: Remember to complete the FAFSA. Your financial aid package depends on it!
Seniors: If you received notice that you qualified for the Koplik Scholarship, please remember that your application is due to your counselor by May 1st.
Framingham State University, McCarthy Center Forum 7:00pm Space Hero or Nazi Villain? The life of Wernher von Braun
Few figures in the history of technology provoke a reaction as quickly as Wernher von Braun. The rocket scientist was a card-carrying Nazi who built the world's first ballistic missile with slave labor from concentration camps. As the war wound down, he surrendered to the Americans who took his rocket-building team and his talents to the United States, along with hundreds of Nazi scientists, engineers and technicians under the auspices of “Operation Paperclip”. In the United States he first designed weapons and eventually was in charge to develop the epic Saturn V rocket that sent six sets of Apollo astronauts to the moon. In between, he managed, through charm, wit and undeniable genius, to become a charismatic spokesman for space travel in America.
The speaker is Dr. Michael Neufeld, from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Neufeld’s careful research provides a view of von Braun as a man like Goethe's Faust, who "uses his infernal powers to build great engineering works for what he believes to be the betterment of mankind." Faust mistreats his workers and inadvertently kills people in his way, but he feels no guilt, because "he cannot accept personal responsibility."
The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Click HERE to register.
For more information visit: https://moon-landing.org/events/vonbraun
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The 2019 FHS Library March Madness is upon us. This year we will be deciding: What pop culture moment in the last 100 years was most significant in moving forward the cause of social justice in America?
Vote here for who moves from Final Four to the "Terrific Two"! March Madness Schedule
Mon. 3/25: Final Four Voting closes - (4 --> 2) Thurs. 3/28: Championship Voting closes - (2 --> 1) Fri. 3/29: Winner announced - FACULTY AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
FHS Staff Book Club - Upcoming Book Discussions
3/27 @ 2:30 pm in the Closed Classroom - Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
4/24 @ 2:30 pm in the Closed Classroom - Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Several members of our book club are considering enrolling in a Reflective Reading course offered for grad credits online by Dominican University out of California: Dominican University Reflective Reading Course. So, we decided to choose our books for the next 3 months from the course’s book list; all of these books are ones that had been on our “to-read” list anyway, so we’re killing 2 birds with one stone. Our book discussions will not be related to the course, so you’re welcome to come discuss these books with us whether you’re planning to take this course or not.
FHS Staff Yoga
Tuesday afternoons at 2:20pm in the Library Closed Classroom, for a 70 minute class. Remaining term 3 dates: 3/26, and 4/2 (added date to make up for snow day cancellation). Drop-ins are always welcome at $10/class.
Couch to 5K Program
If you’re interesting in getting in shape after a long, cold winter please consider trying a Couch to 5K Program that Mark Goldschmidt will be organizing along with the Greater Framingham Running Club. Details are still being finalized, but it will likely start on Saturday April 20th and will run (pun intended) for 8 weeks, culminating in a 5K road race in June. Group training sessions will take place at Cushing Park in a very supportive and judgment-free environment on Saturday mornings. This gradual progression is for those of you who have never tried a 5K before as well as those who have but who just want the structure and motivation to get back into it. All are welcome, so please let friends, neighbors and family know and reach out to Mark if you’re interested.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS
Wednesday, March 27th: DISMANTLING ISLAMOPHOBIA with MEIRA NEGGAZ, 6:30PM at Hemenway Elementary School. Register here!
The National Honor Society will be hosting the 2nd Annual Putting for Patients Event on March 24th from 12-3 in the cafe. Come and enjoy 18 holes of mini golf, a hole in 1 contest, crafts for kids, raffles, and bake sale. All proceeds go to Dana Farber for research on pediatric cancer. $10 a person or $25 per family. This is a great family friend event. Prizes for lowest score!
*ATTENTION SENIORS: Senior Portraits for yearbook are no longer available.
Helping Local Dogs! Buddy Dog in Sudbury is always in need of donations to care for the dogs that are in the shelter. Donations can be brought to F115 (Mrs. Lovett’s Class) and placed in the bin. If you have a donation that needs to be picked up or want to know what supplies are needed please contact [email protected].
*NEW CLUB: Chess Club!
-Chess club will meet on Thursdays in the library.
Mr. Regan is the club sponsor -Chess club invites new and experienced players!
*NEW CLUB: Girls Who Code! Thursdays at 2:15PM in the Library.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 9th: FHS Diversity Forum, Join FHS Students as they voice their experiences, shaped by ethnicity, color and sexual orientation/gender identity. 2:10 PM-3:00 PM in room E117.
Thursday, April 25th: Poetry Slam Finals - 7:30pm - Amazing Things Arts Center - 150 Hollis Street
Student Club Information:
Club Faculty Advisor Location Meeting Date
Academic Quiz Bowl (Academic Decathlon) Diane Summer E203 Wednesdays
American Sign Language Catherine Gizelis F207 Wednesdays
Amnesty International Colette Sicotte F202 Tuesdays
Best Buddies Fischer, and Mains F203 2nd Thursday of the month
Black Student Union Mr. Finan Mira Donaldson E202 Thursdays
Chess Club Sean Regan Library Wednesdays
Class of 2019 Adams/ Wilgoren B211 Tuesdays
Class of 2020 Donovan/Ocampo F210 Mondays
Class of 2021 Pham/Maniscalco E107 Every other Tuesday
Class of 2022 Collins/ Sequenzia E208 Thursdays
Computer Science Club Morabito/Ghiorse B103 Every other Monday
Dance Team Stephanie Adams Back gym/Outside Mon-Thurs
Debate Team Melissa Pham E107 Mondays
Environmental Awareness Club Rebecca May/ Emily Rathmell B208 Tues/ Wed
Flyers Ultimate Roszkowski/Parrish F103 Monday - Thursday
Club Faculty Advisor Location Meeting Date
Explorers Club Rachael White E200 2nd and 4th Thursday/month
Amnesty International Colette Sicotte F202 Tuesdays
Facade Role Playing Game Club Emily Rathmell A119 Thursdays
GSA - Gender & Sexuality Alliance Cynthia Villanueva B106 Thursdays 2:15
Illuminate Chris Finan Library Wed. 6:50 - 7:15 am.
International Club DeSouza/ Pimenta B210 Thursdays 2-3
Jewish Student Union Chris Finan E202 Every other Wed.
Key Club Jess Nollet D210 Wednesday
Make Up Club Abigail Henry C107 Wednesdays
Math Club Brendon Ferullo C210 Thursdays
Model Congress Grace Jamieson F207 Thursdays
Model UN Corcoran/ Powers/Dlott E208 Wednesdays
NHS Corcoran/ Galvin Café Varying days
Photography Club Scott Alberg K015 Thursdays 2 - 3:15
Robotics Club Peter Erbland A212 Tues 2-3/M-F, 2-5 pm
Sewing Club Virginia Magnani F122 Wednesdays
SIM Club Cohen/Santos D207 First Tuesday of each week
Student Book Club Heather Conroy F205 Tues/Thurs every 6 weeks
Student Government Robin McAllister D112 Mondays
Tenacity Challenge Tanya Bogaty B102 Tuesdays
Ultimate Frisbee Roszkowski/Parrish F103 Mon -Thurs., 2:00-4:00pm
Video Game Club Trevor Olson E101 Mondays
Writer's Club and LTAB Sanford (WC)/Powell (LTAB) F113/F208
Yearbook Alberg/Liwerant
Flyer News Tim Daoust J007 Mon-Fri 6:30am (Fri 2:00pm)
Fine & Performing Arts
A cappella (Men & Women) Thaddeus Bell H104 Week days/Sundays
Art Club Caroline DiCicco J022 Tues and Thursdays.
Club Faculty Advisor Location Meeting Date
Drama Company Donna Wresinski H100 One Monday each month
Jazz Band Andy Jasinski H102 Tuesdays 2:30PM-4:00PM
Marching Band Andy Jasinski H102 Mon 4-7PM/Thur 4-6PM
Percussion Ensemble Andy Jasinski H-102 Wed 2:15-3:30/Fri 2:15-3:30
ATHLETIC EVENTS - Home Games
March 23rd: Girls Lacrosse, Scrimmage VAR only, A(TBA) vs Newton North High School
March 25th: Girls JV Lacrosse, Scrimmage A(TBA) vs Medway High School
March 25th: Girls Varsity Lacrosse Scrimmage VAR and JV(A) 4:00PM (Medway High School) @ TBA
March 27th: Girls Varsity Softball Scrimmage (A) 3:15PM (Medfield Senior High School)
March 27th: Boys Varsity Lacrosse, Scrimmage VAR only (H) 4:00PM (King Philip High School) @ Read Field Turf
March 29th: Girls JV Lacrosse (A) TBA vs Weston High School
March 29th: Girls Varsity Lacrosse (A) 4:15PM vs Weston High School
For all FHS Sports schedules go to: https://framinghamhs.bigteams.com/main/calendar
Flu Advisory - 2019
Rates of flu-like illness rose in Massachusetts in the past seven days, according to the latest weekly Massachusetts Department of Public Health flu report.
Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through coughs and sneezes of infected people. Less often, a person also might get the flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, eyes, or nose. People of all ages get sick with flu. School-aged children are a group with a high rate of flu illness. Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people, especially children, may have
vomiting and diarrhea. People may also be infected with flu and have respiratory symptoms without a fever.
The good news is that it is not too late to protect yourself and your family from the flu by getting a flu shot. There is still plenty of flu vaccine available in communities across Massachusetts. Call your health care provider to schedule a visit for a flu shot, visit a local pharmacy, or search for flu vaccination locations at https://vaccinefinder.org/. Here are several recommendations to protect your children and family members from the flu:
Take time to get a flu vaccine.
Have a great week!
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