August 2009

Shabbat Shalom

August 22, 2009

By Matt V. Rabbi Dan Levin from the Beth El Temple in Florida came to talk to the students at Family Foundation School on Sunday, August 16. He spoke about love and how it could help all of the students here at FFS. Rabbi Levin said he wanted to visit Pierce S. and try to [...]

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Recognized For Success

August 21, 2009

By Pat C. The votes are in for the August student of the month elections, and Georgia P. of Betton House is the winner! Georgia has attended The Family Foundation School for a year now and is a classic example of how the program works if you work it. She has learned to utilize her [...]

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Giving Back

August 20, 2009

By Brendan O. Four Talbot House students were chosen by Jan Cheripko, English teacher and Talbot House family leader, to help out with the building of a playground in Cheripko’s community of Bethany, Pa. Cheripko is on the community board for Bethany, and asked the other board members if he could bring a few students [...]

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Family Foundation School Enjoys Picnics

August 18, 2009

By Turner L. Building family relationships, getting to know each other, and having a good time at the beach describes the days spent at Oquaga Creek State Park during the annual summer picnics. The picnics were scheduled for three separate weekends with Wilson and Mann House going together on July 11; Lake House flying solo [...]

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The Importance Of Family In The Houses

August 17, 2009

By Jeff Brain Everyone— I am excited about the changes we are making at the school and about the possibilities they provide. It certainly has been an exciting and interesting time. One concern I have is that in our individual and collective effort to incorporate “house” and “houses” into our daily vocabulary, we will go [...]

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Fallen Heroes

August 16, 2009

By Evan H. Each year, men and women all over the country volunteer their services for the military. Anxious and hoping for the best, the families of these soldiers pray every day that their loved ones will return home; but sometimes they don’t. Two years ago, a courageous soldier named Justin Whiting died in Mosul, [...]

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An end to NYRI: Or is it?

August 13, 2009

By Liam M. and Evan H. “This seems to be a project that just refuses to die,” said New York State Senator John Bonacic. NYRI is a group of engineers, legal advisors, environmental scientists, economists, and most importantly, investors. The project that Bonacic was referring to is one developed by NYRI in hopes of bringing [...]

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Dear Marjory

August 12, 2009

Dear Marjory, I have a problem with overeating. I don’t really talk about it because I’m embarrassed. I’ve been here for a while and I’ve worked on so many other things, but not this. The thing is, it really bothers me. How can I make it go away? – Full Dear Full, There’s no doubt [...]

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Dodgeball Mania Provides Fun-Filled Energy Release

August 10, 2009

By Turner L. With a lot of kids looking to have fun, each of the houses played an indoor dodgeball tournament in the Family Foundation School gym. The tournament consisted of a variety of games; each of the houses playing each other individually; all girls; all boys; and an all-out three-on-three house war. A lot [...]

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Students Get Creative

August 7, 2009

By Ben B. and Gabe L. A key part of the recovery process is discovering our true colors hidden beneath the darkness on the surface. At the Family Foundation School we embrace opportunities to explore our creative sides. In the coming months Robin Ducey will be offering a new course that teaches kids to unleash [...]

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