Robert E. Fitch High School

Robert E. Fitch High School
101 Groton Long Point Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
FEBRUARY 2016 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
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Congratulations to all students, faculty and staff for a successful
completion to the first semester. The second semester classes have
already begun, and we wish students and teachers all the best. Report
cards are being processed and will be mailed home to families on
February 1st.
On February 26th, FHS will host the “Community Speaks Out” assemblies
on substance abuse and substance prevention. More information about
these assemblies will be sent to families with the report card mailings.
Because of the state mandated SAT test scheduled for March 2nd and the
state mandated CAPT test, March 2nd will be an early release day for all
students with dismissal time at 12 noon. On March 3rd, we will have
parent/teacher conferences for the second semester. This event will run
from 6 pm – 8 pm at FHS. All parents, guardians and caregivers are
welcomed to attend. Please mark your calendars. More information
about March 2nd and March 3rd will be released to the FHS community in
the upcoming weeks.
860.449.7200
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
On behalf of the FHS administrative team, faculty, and staff, I would like
to wish you all a great February.
Best,
Sean McKenna
Assistant Principal
Social Studies Department
February 2016
Spring semester is here! This can only mean the Social Studies Department promises an environment of learning
where thought-provoking discussions, analysis of primary sources, and document-based writing is on the menu.
So let’s get ready to learn!
Just a reminder class websites, PowerSchool, and Schoology are resources used by our Social Studies teachers to
communicate between school and home. These tools allow parents/guardians to access student grades. These
tools, also, allows access to all future homework assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects. If there are any
questions or concerns about any assignments or your child’s grades, please feel free to contact his or her
teacher.
While students are encouraged to meet with teachers for academic assistance, Falcon Academy is available to
all Fitch High School students. Falcon Academy meets after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
between 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Peer tutors are available to assist with academic content, homework, and
preparation for quizzes and tests. Contact Dean Adam Diskin to sign up for this afterschool program.
The Social Studies Department~
SCHOOL NEWS
SENIOR CAP & GOWN
Jostens will be here on February 12, 2016
Order forms available in the Main Office
Orders with payment should be mailed to:
Jostens
P.O. Box 598
Charlton, MA 01507
TEL: 888-248-9084
Or to pay by credit/debit card
www.scholasticsolutions.net
EMAIL: scholasticsolutions@jostens.com
2016 Groton Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Application
deadline for the application is February 22, 2016.
Students MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED copy to the Guidance Department.
The application is also posted to our school web site.
WINTER BREAK
February 15th & 16th
SENIORS
Seniors and Parents,
There are many scholarships with deadlines approaching. A very
important one is the Groton Scholarship Fund with a deadline of February
22nd. There is an application link on the Fitch website as well as copies in
the Career Center. Two more you shouldn’t miss are the Community
Foundation of Eastern CT and The William H. Chapman Foundation.
Applications of other scholarships are available in the scholarship drawer
located in the College/Career Center in Guidance.
The best way not to miss important scholarship deadlines is by logging on
Naviance. www.groton.k12.ct, select Fitch HS, Guidance, Naviance. Click
on colleges and scroll down to the scholarship list. Click on deadline
category. Most of these deadlines vary a little from year to year. As I
receive new information, I change it on Naviance. Most scholarships are
now available online. If you have any questions, please email me. To see
the entire list with a brief description you may also go to the Scholarship
Book on the Fitch website under Guidance. Copies are also available in
the Career Center. If you wish to make an appointment to meet with me,
that can be arranged also.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Wisniewski
College and Career Center Coordinator
lwisniewski@groton.k12.ct.us
860-449-7241
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
OF STUDENTS
StudentsLive our motto every day by caring and
believing in yourself and others and ALWAYS
aim to achieve more!
Remember that 3 tardies = 1 absence-- So
aim to be in your classes on time regularly
I know it is finally cold, but PLEASE remember
to remove hats and hoods when you enter
your school
Until March, students will wait for the late
bus (4:00 PM) in the library
 We expect all students to maintain a
quiet learning environment
 ALL students will take the 4:00 late bus
unless they have practice or planned
activity with club advisor
 AFTER SCHOOL PRIVILEDGES CAN BE
TAKEN AWAY
NOTE TO
PARENTS AND
STUDENTS FOR
ARRIVING LATE
TO SCHOOL
If your son/daughter will
be late, call Mrs. Strong,
Attendance Secretary, at
860.449.7213. PLEASE
provide a written note
the following day to be
submitted by your
son/daughter to Mrs.
Strong.
Students arriving before
7:30 MUST sign in at the
security desk then report
to their class.
Students arriving to
school after 7:30 MUST
sign in at security desk
and then report to Mrs.
Strong to get note to
enter classroom.
FALCON ACADEMY
THE FALCON ACADEMY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS UP AND RUNNING!
The purpose of this after school program is to add to the layer of student supports
with the goal of providing students with additional opportunities to demonstrate
academic expectations through peer tutoring. This program demonstrates Fitch
High School’s commitment to CARE MORE, ACHIEVE MORE, and BELIEVE MORE.
WHERE: LIBRARY
TIME: 2:15- 3:15
DAYS: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
*transportation is provided at 4:00
FALCON CAFÉ
The Fitch High Culinary Arts Students, under Dr. Harwell’s direction, are
given the opportunity to explore the many aspects of the restaurant industry
as a possible career choice through the New Falcon Café. The
development of good work habits, sanitation, attitudes and cooperative
working are stressed. In the past, the Falcon Café was a classroom activity.
This year, students are planning the menus, preparing the foods in the
classrooms and in the Cafeteria kitchen with their own space, and have a
new designated Dining Room.
Falcon Café
Dining Room Serving Days for the Month of January/February
January 27th
February 4th,
February 10th
February 24th
Hours: 10:45 am – 12:30 pm
All Meals are $4.00 and include a beverage and dessert
Thursday, March 10, 2016
FITCH HIGH SCHOOL
101 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, CT
IN THE CAFETERIA
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Over 100 college and university representatives, as
well as Armed Forces personnel will be present.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information contact: Mrs. Lynn Wisniewski in the College and Career Center, 860-449-7241
or e-mail lwisniewski@groton.k12.ct.us
WINTER SPORTS
COACHES CONTACT INFORMATION
Boys Basketball
Alick Furtick – furtick33@gmail.com
Girls Basketball
Rocco Sansone – cbrs@cox.net
Cheerleading
Melissa Robinson – robinson_family5@yahoo.com
Wresting
Mark Kosman – markkosman@me.com
Fencing
Chris Stocker – Christopher.stocker@navy.mil
Indoor Track
Rich Kosta – rkosta@groton.k12.ct.us
Boys Swim
Ken Berg – pinkharley44@yahoo.com
Hockey
Randy Craig – randycraig@comcast.net
Unified Sports
Christina Scala – cscala@groton.K12.ct.us
Spring Sport Night
February 25, 2016
7:00pm – 8:30pm