Robert E. Fitch High School

Robert E. Fitch High School
101 Groton Long Point Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
OCTOBER 2015 Newsletter
Our mission at Robert E. Fitch High School is to educate our students to become outstanding citizens equipped with
21st century learning skills. The faculty and staff collaborate with home and community to promote academic
excellence, personal wellness, and social awareness. We guide students into deeper cognitive awareness and
increased levels of understanding, and we encourage our students to use their individual talents to their fullest
potential. Our graduates are informed, responsible adults who respect diversity and value life-long learning.
ADMINISTRATION
Joseph A. Arcarese
Principal
jarcarese@groton.k12.ct.us
860.449.7200
Sean McKenna
Assistant Principal Academics
smckenna@groton.k12.ct.us
860.449.7214
Erin McGuire
Assistant Principal Student
Services
emcguire@groton.k12.ct.us
860.449.7224
Adam Diskin
Dean of Students
adiskin@groton.k12.ct.us
860.449.7268
SCHOOL PHONE
860.449.7200
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
It was a smooth opening for the 2015-2016 school year. The students,
teachers, support staff, and administrators were excited to be back and
we all look forward to a productive and rewarding year.
Open House was held on September 17, 2015 and was well attended.
Parents and guardians had the opportunity to meet their son/daughter(s)
teachers and learn about the courses and classroom expectations.
Our new “Falcon Café” was on display during Open House. The café is a
hands-on, project-based learning experience for our culinary arts
students. These students will prepare and serve the food to Groton’s
Senior Citizens and to Fitch High School teachers and staff during the
school year. This is a great chance for the senior citizens to visit the high
school and witness first hand the good things happening at FHS. Thanks
to Ernie Koschmeider, Groton Public Schools Foods Director and Dr.
Harwell, Culinary Arts teacher for coordinating this program.
Please join us for our 4th Annual “Sounds by the Sea” Marching Band
Competition to be held on September 26, 2015.
SCHOOL NURSE
Heather Lemire
hlemire@groton.k12.ct.us
860.449.7211
ATHLETICS
Marc Romano
Athletic Director
mromano@groton.k12.ct.us
860.449.7200 ext. 3238
Joseph A. Arcarese
Family and
Consumer Science
The Culinary class and GPS food services are
excited for our new Falcon Café. The Café will
be open for staff and the Public. The Culinary
students and the Food services will be
preparing and serving food for the public in a
dining room setting. The Café will give
students an experience in preparing and
pricing, marketing for future business success
Technology Education
The Tech Ed department is proud to now offer Project Lead The
Way. This program will offer students the chance to take advanced
courses of” Principles of Engineering” as well “Engineering and
Design”. Project Lead The Way is the nation’s leading provider of K12 STEM programs. The students will be engaged and challenged to
explore a broad range of engineering topics.
Business Department
The Charter Oak Federal Credit union will be opening
th
September 18 for the 2015-2016 School year. Students
from the Fitch Personal finance classes will be working at
the counter as tellers. This is also a great opportunity for
students and staff to open and maintain a personal bank
account.
Math Department
On behalf of all the great math teachers here at FHS, we would like to welcome you back for a
tremendous school year! We are committed to developing every student’s problem solving skills
so that they can find success in their future. Our department has developed exciting ways to
utilize Chromebooks as a tool to aid in student learning this year. The devices will be used to
create realistic problem solving opportunities. We will also use Learning Management Systems to
help our students stay organized. In addition, we are developing opportunities to “flip the
classroom.” This will create more occasions of student problem solving with teacher/peer
collaboration. We are committed to challenging every student and look forward to all of your
support to ensure each student’s success.
Special Education Department
Welcomes new staff members, Rosemary Craig, substitute school psychologist and
Monica Wilkos, special education teacher. Unified Sports has begun for the Fall
season.
COLLEGE VISITS
College representatives coming to Fitch Career Center for 2015-2016 school year
JUNIORS and SENIORS ONLY - Pick up a pass in the Career Center
Emmanuel College, MA
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, CT
University of Vermont
University of New Hampshire
Clarkson University, NY
Salve Regina University, RI
Daniel Webster College, NH
University of Rhode Island
Lyndon State College, VT
Wheaton College, MA
College of St. Rose, NY
East Lyme High School Regional College Fair - free and open to the public
Mount Holyoke College, MA
Curry College, MA
American University, DC
Monmouth University, NJ
Southern Connecticut State U.
Ledyard High School Regional College Fair - free and open to the public
University of New England, ME
Southern Vermont College
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
University of Maine - Orono
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) - presentations 8 am fine arts - 9 am writing
Manhattan College, NY
University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Roger Williams University, RI
Skidmore College, NY
Iona College, NY
Western CT State University
Yale University, CT
UCONN - reps. from Storrs and Avery Point - in the auditorium
ASVAB Test - in the cafeteria
Washington College, MD
University of Albany, NY
Suffolk University, MA
Springfield College, MA
Western New England University, MA
Mitchell College, CT
New England College, NH
Franklin Pierce University, NH
Fitchburg State University, MA
Boston University, MA
Lasell College, MA
Eastern Connecticut State University
Smith College, MA
Stonehill College, MA
King's College, PA
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Date and Time
Oct. 5 at 9:00
Oct. 5 at 10:15
Oct. 5 at 12:00
Oct. 5 at 1:00
Oct. 6 at 8:00
Oct. 6 at 9:00
Oct. 6 at 10:00
Oct. 6 at 11:00
Oct. 6 at 11:30
Oct. 6 at 12:00
Oct. 6 at 12:45
Oct. 6 - 6:30 - 8:00
Oct. 7 at 7:50
Oct. 7 at 8:15
Oct. 7 at 8:30
Oct. 7 at 1:00
Oct. 7 at 1:30
Oct. 7 - 6:30 - 8:00
Oct. 8 at 8:30
Oct. 8 at 9:00
Oct. 8 at 12:30
Oct. 8 at 1:00
Oct. 9 at 8 am & 9
am
Oct. 9 at 11:00
Oct. 9 at 1:00
Oct. 13 at 8:30
Oct. 13 at 9:25
Oct. 13 at 10:00
Oct. 13 at 11:45
Oct. 15 at 9:00
Oct. 15 at 1:00
Oct. 16 at 7:30 am
Oct. 16 at 1:00
Oct. 20 at 9:00
Oct. 22 at 11:30
Oct. 22 at 12:00
Oct. 23 at 10:30
Oct. 23 at 11:30
Oct. 26 at 8:00
Oct. 26 at 8:30
Oct. 26 at 1:30
Oct. 27 at 8:00
Oct. 27 at 8:45
Oct. 27 at 9:30
Oct. 27 at 1:00
Oct. 28 at 9:15
Oct. 29 at 11:30
Oct. 30 at 8:00
COLLEGE VISITS
Boston University, MA
Lasell College, MA
Eastern Connecticut State University
Smith College, MA
Stonehill College, MA
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Fisher College, MA
University of Hartford, CT
Oct. 27 at 8:00
Oct. 27 at 8:45
Oct. 27 at 9:30
Oct. 27 at 1:00
Oct. 28 at 9:15
Oct. 30 at 8:00
Oct. 30 at 12:30
Nov. 4 at 11:00
Nov. 12 at 1:15
JUNIORS and SENIORS ONLY
Pick up a pass in Career Center (located in Counseling Office) or on Naviance.
SCHOOL NEWS
OCTOBER 28, 2015
You must be 17 or
older to donate
SPIRIT WEEK – October 19th – 23rd
Pep Rally – October 23rd
Homcoming Picnic – October 23rd 3:30 -5:30
Homecoming Dance – October 24th 7:00 – 11:00
Thanksgiving Game Pep Rally & Bonfire
November 24th 6:30 – 8:30
SCHOOL NEWS
Fitch was happy to take part in this year’s back to
school Derby at the Waterford Speed Bowl. Mr. and
Mrs. O’Neal-Kegler and Mrs. Hopkins, a handful
of student council members, and an alumni decorated
the bus in school colors to be crashed at the September
6th Derby.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Join the Groton Public Schools Care TEAM
Or show your support by donating to our team or one of our walkers!
Saturday, October 24th
At Camp Harkness
301 Great Neck Rd. Waterford, CT
Registration at 9:00 Walk begins at 10:00
The walk is slow paced and less than a mile
Each walker who raises a minimum of $150
Will receive a 2015 Walk Now T-Shirt!
Sign up to join the walk or donate to a walker on our GPS team!
Links to join are on all of our GPS school websites or
Visit: http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/sect/GrotonPublicSchoolsCare
If you have any questions, please call Lisa Knobloch at (860)449-5640
Or email Lisa at lknobloch@groton.k12.ct.us