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High School Bool Bash

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November 7, 2018

Students from Orange and Milford got together for an evening of fun and games. Tina Turner won with the Most Creative costume, but everyone had a spooktacular time. Thanks for the National Champion Wesleyan Men's Lacrosse team for coming out to help get the party going.

Fun Run 2018

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October 29, 2018

This year's Fun Run brought the whole School community together for a chance to get some excercise in the fresh air. We are grateful for the families that were able to join us and want to send a special thank-you to members of the Wesleyan University 2018 NCAA Division III National Championship lacrosse team.

Learning About Fire Safety with Orange Fire Department

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October 24, 2018

Firefighters Rob and Tom from the Orange Volunteer Fire Department visited the Orange Campus to talk about fire safety. Students assembled in the gym for the presentation. Firefighter Tom donned his fire fighting gear

Leo Club Members at Golden Hill

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October 19, 2018

Once a month, Members of the FHS Leo’s Club visit and participate in crafts and activities with residents at the Golden Hill Nursing Home. This week, students prepared a fall themed bulletin board for the residents to enjoy.

Orange Open House

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October 9, 2018

Back to School Night was an opportunity for families and learn about our curriculum and meet our staff in an informal setting. It was also an opportunity for students to show off all the awards they won at the Durham Fair last week. Thank you to everyone who worked to make this event successful.

Leo Club New Member Induction

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October 8, 2018

Lion Kevin Hadlock from the Orange Lions Club came to school to swear in new members and officers at our first meeting of the new school year.

2018 High School Artists of the Week

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February 8, 2018

Every week the high school recognizes a student, or students, for their outstanding work in Art. It is a special honor to have your work displayed for the school community and visitors to admire.

Beardsley Zoo

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May 21, 2018

Students enjoyed walking around Beardsley Zoo and experiencing animals in their habitats. Favorites included the baby tiger cubs, the anteater and prairie dogs. Each student enjoyed a ride on the beautiful carousel. A fun day was had by all!

Mother's Day Plant Sale

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May 17, 2018

The High School Leo's Club hosted a Mother's Day Plant Sale to benefit the Stony Brook Farm animal rescue service. Students raised over two hundred dollars for this great cause and went home with many beautiful plants for their loved ones.

Benjamin Bunny

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May 11, 2018

The Curious Quest of Benjamin Bunny is a musical tale created by the Connecticut Children’s Theatre and performed at Sacred Heart University. It is an interactive production, inspired by the The Amazing Adventures of Peter Rabbit, filled with music, dancing, sing-a-longs. We had tons of fun!

Leos Honored at Volunteer Breakfast

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May 8, 2018

Members of the High School Leo's Club were honored breakfast held by Golden Hill Rehabilitation Pavillion. Our students travel to Golden Hill once a month for community service. They enjoy doing crafts, playing games and socializing with the residents.

We're All Irish Today

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March 23, 2018

On Friday, March 16, The Foundation High School Leos Club sponsored a St. Patrick's Ice Cream Social featuring treats, music, and a time to socialize with friends.

Leos Mid-Winter Conference

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February 5, 2018

The Foundation School Leos Club attends the Lions Mid Winter Conference each year in February. The Orange Lions pay the admission for all Leos and Advisors. 250 Leos from around the state attended the conference this year. Alongside members from other schools, our Leos mingled and took part in activities

Fun Run

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November 3, 2017

Boo Bash

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October 27, 2017

Our annual Boo Bash featured Trick-or-Treating around school, games, activities and the best costumes ever.

All Dressed Up and Somewhere to Go

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October 23, 2017

Students got together to play games and show off their costumes.

Back to School

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September 1, 2017

Wishing all our students a happy and successful school year.

Smart Shoppers

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August 10, 2017

Shop Rite Trip - the boys from Mr. Armstrong's Health Class had fun reading nutrition labels on packaged food, holding a lobster and learning about healthy eating.

Mystic Aquarium

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August 1, 2017

Letterboxing Fun

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August 1, 2017

The Orange campus is participating in Letterboxing activities. Teachers and students follow written directions and maps to find "letterboxes" hidden in rock walls, trees and various places on our school campus. Once a letterbox is found students open it up to find a stamp and an inkpad. Each student has their own notebook in which to

Foundation School Students Enjoy a Night of Fun and Games at Room 4

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May 23, 2017

The students from Foundation School recently attended a social event at Room 4 in Milford, CT. The night was filled with games, snacks, raffles and more. Students spent time socializing with

Zoo trip

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May 4, 2017

The Orange campus enjoyed a perfect day at the Beardsley Zoo.

Enjoying The Fruits Of Our Labor

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August 3, 2017

After toiling through the spring and early summer, Foundation School stiudents were finally able to enjoy vegetables from the school garden. All of their hard work was paid off as they harvested tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, herbs and peppers. Back at school, students made homemade

Mother's Day Plant and Rock Sale

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May 15, 2017

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Explorer Boys plant and rock sale. It was a HUGE success. Congratulations to the boys for a job well done!!

Leo's trip to the Veterans Museum & Learning Center

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May 23, 2017

The high school Leo's Club took an educational tour of war artifacts and memorabilia at the Veterans Museum of West Haven.

Recyling Drive

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August 11, 2017

Students recycled cans and plastic bottles on a trip to Walmart. They're helping to save the environment as well as raise money for school activities. They did a great job and had fun.

All Aboard

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November 27, 2017

Students in Mr. Parker's class have been learning about public transportation options. They studied train schedules and planned a trip to have lunch at a restaurant in Fairfield. They also figured out the total cost of their lunch including sales tax and tip. Then it was off to the Milford Train Station. Each student bought their own train

Trolley Museum

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December 15, 2017

High School students visited the East Haven Trolley Museum to learn what mass transportation used to look like. A special visitor taking a break from his usual sleigh posed for pictures with us.

Treasure Island

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February 6, 2018

With shared enthusiasm, students practiced to perfect their roles in a Readers Theatre production of Treasure Island. Ultimately, their camaraderie and dedication helped them overcome obstacles, take risks, and present a production to be proud of. Yo ho ho!

Meals on Wheels

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February 13, 2018

High School students apply the skills they learn in Food Service slass to prepare healthy and appetizing lunches for students on the Orange campus. Visit the High School Menu web page to see this week's offering. https://www.foundationschool.org/resources/high-school-menu

Celebrating the Arrival of Spring

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March 23, 2018

Even if the weatherman disagrees, the calendar says its the first day of spring. A group of students got together to celebrate the warm, sunny days to come - when the snow finally melts.

Amistad Museum

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April 10, 2018

A group of students from the Orange campus traveled to the New Haven Museum to see the Amistad exhibity at City Hall. They learned the story of how the Amistad arrived in New Haven and the role the passengers played leading to the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Smitty Turns Three

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April 24, 2018

We baked a cake, made cards and sang Happy Birthday. Smitty was his usual happy self and we all had a good time.

Multicultural Fair

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May 30, 2018

Students on the Orange Campus displayed their country and state projects at a Multicultural Fair. Parents, siblings and grandparents enjoyed listening to student presentations and learning facts about the countries and states represented in the fair. Visitors participated in a flag scavenger hunt,

Midnight Bowling

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July 23, 2018

Pumpkin PE

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November 7, 2018

High School use pumpkins to strengthen their abs while having fun with the Halloween theme.

Let's Go to the Fair

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September 28, 2018

Fun and Games with Friends

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September 28, 2018

Students from the High School and the Orange Campus had fun playing pool and air hockey at a local rec center. Later they headed over to the Foundation High School for pizza and a movie. Students from both campuses enjoy spending time together.

Amistad

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June 21, 2018

The boys had an educational fun day. After lunch at McDonalds we headed over to the Long Wharf Pier in New Haven. The replica of the Amistad Schooner is docked there. We were able to have a crew member of the ship tell us about the history of the Amistad as well as answer students' questions. This was a great end to our study of the...

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