In This Issue • From the Principal

• Core Values and Beliefs

• Guidance Information

• Milford Public Library

• Milford Youth Creative Writing Contest

• Yearbook Information

• Ring Banquet Information

• High School Art Exhibit

• Fencing Club

• Technology Student Association

• ShopRite

• Lost & Found

• Important Phone Numbers

The Guardian

Jonathan Law High School A Caring Community

April, 2017 Volume 19 , Number 8

From the Principal

Jonathan Law High School is a community that exists to maximize the intellectual, the social, and the emotional growth of each student in a safe, stable, supportive environment.

April 2017 Dear Parents and Guardians, Despite Mother Nature’s persistence with winter, spring is finally here! Jonathan Law has had a busy start to the new season: the cotillion, spring sports, Bye-Bye Birdie, our NEASC preparation, and plenty of learning left to accomplish! All of this while keeping our primary mission at the forefront of everything we do, “to maximize the intellectual, the social, and the emotional growth of each student in a safe, stable, supportive environment.” Our mission extends into the Milford community as well, with so many of our students volunteering to help those in need all with little or no fanfare and not for recognition or reward. I am so proud of what we are doing at Jonathan Law as we continue our mission of preparing learners to meet and exceed the challenges and demands of the 21st century for current and future students through the dedication and support of staff, students, parents and community members. After all, We Are Lawmen…This Is Us! As we head into the final portion of the year, I want you to know that we are constantly striving to have our students feel connected and challenged both in their academic pursuits and as good citizens. With longer days and the gradual thaw upon us, I hope you have a wonderful April, and that you continue to find time for family and friends. Sincerely,

Core Values and Beliefs

The Jonathan Law High School community

is committed to developing all students

into productive contributors to our global

society, while empowering them with 21st century skills. Our

beliefs are embedded in all of our endeavors which contribute to

establishing full, responsible, and meaningful lives.

Our community is committed to:

• Providing intellectually and emotionally supportive

environments

• Developing informed decision-making, critical thinking, and

problem-solving skills

• Developing effective communication and collaboration skills

• Responding to success and failure with reflection and

resiliency

• Cultivating academic and social integrity

• Instilling a sense of pride in self, school, and community

• Establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial

partnerships with civic, business, higher education, and

other community groups and resources

Jonathan Law High School

20 Lansdale Avenue

Milford, Connecticut 06460

July 25, 2014

SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE NEWS

Junior trip to Hartford College fair will be held on April 6th.

• The bus will depart from Jonathan Law High School at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017 and return to Milford at approximately 12:30 p.m.

• The cost is $10.00 • We will be having a pizza lunch at school after the College Fair. • See Ms. Angela in the College and Career Center for permission forms and more

info. *First come, first serve - space is limited

Attention Juniors AND Parents

In addition, school counselors will continue visiting junior advisories in April to

discuss post high school planning. Community Service

Community Service is a valuable opportunity to give back to your community and learn from others. Volunteering is good for you, your resume and most importantly OTHERS. Please

remember that hours must be submitted to the College and Career Center by May 1st of senior year to be considered for graduation with distinction (requirements= minimum of 200 hours).

• Retirement Homes • Boys and Girls Club • Shelters • Food Pantry • United Way • Many other options!!

**See Ms. Angela in the College and Career Center for more details

THE TIME HAS COME TO PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE. SEE YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR NOW TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO DISCUSS AND

DEVELOP NEXT STEPS IN THE COLLEGE PLANNING PROCESS. THESE MEETINGS ARE

VITAL AS YOU MOVE TOWADS YOUR FUTURE. CALL NOW!

April To Do List

• Juniors- Create college list and visit during April break …it is never too early! • Juniors-Register for the spring SAT May 6th or June 3rd-start to prepare • Juniors- You may also think about registering for the ACT April 9th or June 11th. • Think about how you will be paying for college. Search for scholarships on helpful websites

like fastweb.com and scholarships4students.com. Check out scholarships on Naviance and the JLHS Guidance web site.

Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase a yearbook.

Visit Jostens.com to order

Ring Banquet 2017

Saturday May 6th

Race Brook Country Club

6:00 pm – 9:45 pm

Cost $50.00

at the

Thomas Parsons Complex

Opening: Monday, May 15, 2017 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Come and view the extraordinary artwork created by our students. Works on display will include drawing, painting,

sculpture and photography created by students of both Milford High Schools in a combined exhibition of creativity

and talent.

Work will be on display during regular business hours throughout the month of May

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” -Edgar Degas

“Art is an intersection of many human needs.” - Carl Andre

Press Release Foran and Law fencers take wins at State Championships at Hopkins

New Haven, CT, March 6th 2017: The combined Law and Foran Fencing Team took a total of

22 wins at the Connecticut High School Individual Fencing Championships at the Hopkins School in

New Haven- twice as many wins as last year! In their biggest squad yet, fifteen of Milford’s top

fencers went up against the "best of the best" statewide and made an excellent accounting of

themselves for Milford. In only her first year of fencing, women’s senior epee fencer Allie Hessberger

led Milford to the best finish in 4 years, losing in a tough 3rd round 14-15. Women’s Co-captains

Kavitha Mohanarajan and Arshia Puri battled in women’s foil, and Sydney Messey and Hannah

Penkacik fought in the sabre division, while Paula Perez and Lily Smith notched wins in women’s

epee. In the Men’s division, Troy Gallipoli made it to the second round losing a tough bout 13-15, and

his epee teammates Ben Kissinger and Brandon Comacho also notched wins. In men's foil, Matt

Rothchild and Adam Davies each took a bout. Finally, Milford’s three men's sabre fencers worked

together scoring six wins to place high enough to qualify for the Team State Fencing Championships

at Norwich Free Academy, where Matteo Menta and men’s co-captains Andrew Hiza and Cellan

Whaley took Milford to 7th place in the State!

Milford fencers at State Championships at Hopkins: back row, left to right, standing: Law senior Allie

Hessberger, Law senior Cellan Whaley, Foran junior Arshia Puri, Foran freshman Lily Smith. Foran

sophomore Ben Kissinger, Foran senior Sydney Messey, Foran freshman Matthew Rothchild, senior

Adam Davies. Kneeling, front row: Foran freshman Thomasina Warrington, Law senior Paula Perez, Law

senior Kavitha Mohanarajan, Foran senior Andrew Hiza

Left to right: Foran freshman Matthew Rothchild, Left to right: Law senior Cellan Whalley,

Law freshman Hannah Penkacik, Foran senior Andrew Hiza

Law senior Allie Hessberger, Foran sophomore Matteo Menta at Norwich

Foran senior Sydney Messey,

Foran freshman Lily Smith at Hopkins

The Jonathan Law High School Technology Student Association needs

your help!

The Jonathan Law Technology Students Association (TSA) has started a recycling program to help raise money to attend this year’s TSA State Competition.

Recycling bins that were donated by the City of

Milford will be in the cafeteria and teachers room.

Please consider sending in your bottles and cans to support this great educational cost.

Missing something? Please check the lost and found areas

for items you may have misplaced

IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION

Dropping something off in the office for your child???

Any materials being dropped off must be labeled.

The following items MUST be in bags: sneakers, shoes, socks, any type of clothing.

Homework Requests

Any homework requests should be made via email directly to the teacher. All teachers and staff members can be emailed by using the first initial of the first name followed by the last name @milforded.org

For example: John Doe would be JDoe@milforded.org

Early Dismissal Requests

For all early dismissal requests the parent/guardian will need to write a note requesting the dismissal. The student must bring the note to the main office before school begins at 7:20am.

We will call the parent/guardian to verify the note, and then give the student a pass to leave class at the requested time. Following these procedures allows the student to leave class and meet you outside without interrupting the learning environment of the entire classroom.

Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

Guidance Staff and Counselor Assignments 2012-2013 Mrs. Sena - Ext. 5168 Mrs. Lindsay - Ext. 5060

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

JLHS Phone Numbers and Extensions

Main Number: (203) 783-3574 Main Fax: (203) 783-3586

Guidance Fax: (203) 783-3401 Nurse’s Fax: (203) 783-3641 Administration:

Mr. Fran Thompson, Principal…….…….....…………………….…………………… …….……....…x5005

Mr. Joshua Marko, Assistant Principal……......(All Students in Grades 10 and 12)……..….….…...x5002

Mrs. Pat Drew, Assistant Principal…….....…...(All Students in Grades 9 and 11)…..…..…....….. x5003

Dean of Students: Mr. Gianni Ragaini.….………..………..….....x5445

Main Office: Mrs. Carr…...(Mr. Thompson’s Secretary)......x5005

Mrs.Heenan…......(Receptionist/Secretary)…x5001

Miss Kizavul...(Mr. Marko’s Secretary) ........x5002

Mrs. Ramos…(Mrs. Drew’s Secretary)….......x5003

Athletic Director:

Mr. Sarullo...…………..…….………………..x1840

Attendance

Absence Call-In…….………….…..…………x5010

SRO Goldfuss………….……….………………..x2100

Nurses’ Office: Mrs. Malski/Mrs. Valentine....…..….x5012

Media Center: Mrs. Briggs……………….…………x5014

Bookkeeper:

Mrs. Kizavul………………………...x5019

Data Processing:

Mrs. Hofferman…………………….x5150

Custodian Office:

Mr. Smith……………………………x5167

Guidance Staff and Counselor Assignments 2016-2017

Mrs. Stofko - Ext. 5168 Mrs. Carr – Ext. 5268 Mrs. Intellisano - Ext. 5060

Class of Grade Mrs.Dunnuck

x5868

Mrs. Scarpa

x5768

Mrs. Moe

x5468

Mrs. Kovacs

x5668

Ms. Raymo

x5568

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ABSENTEE HOTLINE

203-783-3574 Ext. 5010

No need to wait until school is open! If your child is sick or will be out of school for the day, call the number below at any time and leave a message.

Be sure to leave both the student name and your name, along with the reason for your call.

PHONE NUMBERS

The Main Office hours are 6:45 a.m. – 3:00

p.m. Monday through Friday

Parents, if you need to speak to a staff member, dial 203-783-3574, ext.

5001, 5002 or 5003 during business hours to be transferred to the staff

member’s voicemail.

JONATHAN LAW HIGH SCHOOL 20 LANSDALE AVENUE MILFORD, CT 06460

The MILFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Statement of Compliance

In compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Milford Public School system does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in establishing and implementing hiring and employment practices and establishing and providing school activities and educational programs. The Title VI and Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer is Wendy Kopazna. The Section 504 Compliance Officer is Susan Kelleher. They may be contacted by mail at the Milford Public Schools, 70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460 or by phone at (203) 783-3400

Questions, concerns or comments regarding possible discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be made in person or in writing to the following:

Regarding Facilities: James L. Richetelli, Jr./Chief Operations Officer Regarding Employment: Wendy Kopazna/Director of Human Resources Regarding Programs: Susan Kelleher/Director of Pupil Personnel Services

The Milford Pesticide Procedure allows interested parents and staff to receive prior notification of pesticide applications. If you require such notification

please contact the school secretary.

The Milford Public Schools is hereby giving annual notice to all students, parents and employees that Asbestos Management Plans are available in every school building. The

plans are available to the public at individual school offices or through the School Department Maintenance Office, 70 West River Street, Milford.

This notice is given annually in accordance with the E.P.A. Regulations.

*Send information for the May/June Newsletter by April 26th to: cheenan@milforded.org or call Christine at 203-783-3574 ext. 5001.

Thank you