Horizons at The Foote School

Let's give a big congratulations to Joey, who just earned his first Boy Scout badge! ?? Joey is a second grader at Beecher, and we know he'll carry the confidence and knowledge he learned at Horizons into his time as a Boy Scout. Here's to many more badges in your future, Joey! ?????? #HorizonsAtFoote #NewHaven #NewHavenCT #ExpandingHorizons #HorizonsSTRONG #HAFHumpDayHighlights

Today we're celebrating a very special person to Horizons at Foote - Jean Lamont. ?? Jean is one of our founding Board members, and was the Head of Foote School for twelve years. Jean is a powerful force for educational equity. We're honored that she devotes her time and talent to helping Horizons at Foote grow STRONG, first as a part of our Board and now on our Advisory Board. Thank you, Jean, for everything. ???? #HorizonsAtFoote #NewHaven #NewHavenCT #ExpandingHorizons #HorizonsSTRONG #HAFShoutoutSeason Jean Lamont

What a night! ?? Our Horizons students and families gathered on zoom on Thursday to learn from the amazing Chef Aerin Zavory - winner of Chopped (Season 37, Episode 3) and Beat Bobby Flay (Season 31, Episode 9)! Chef Aerin taught us to make ricotta gnudi and tomato sauce from scratch. Thank you, Chef Aerin, for sharing your cooking talents with us! And for everyone at home, let us know in the comments if you've ever made your own pasta? ??????????????????#HorizonsAtFoote #NewHaven #NewHavenCT #ExpandingHorizons #HorizonsSTRONG #HAFCooks Aerin Zavory

What was your favorite book you read in school? ?? Today we flash back to summer 2017 and some moments of peaceful reading. At Horizons at Foote, we love reading both to strengthen our literacy skills and for fun! ?? #HorizonsAtFoote #NewHaven #NewHavenCT #ExpandingHorizons #HorizonsSTRONG #FlashbackFriday

Tonight our Horizons students & families will gather together virtually for our third annual HAF Cooks! cooking class - the perfect day to shout out last year's guest chef & teacher, Chef Lacey Williams!?????? Thank you, Chef Lacey, for leading our cooking class last year and sharing your expertise with us. Fun fact: Chef Lacey is a former student of our ED, Ms. Rashana! ???? #HorizonsAtFoote #NewHaven #NewHavenCT #ExpandingHorizons #HorizonsSTRONG #HAFShoutoutSeason Lacey Williams

Today is World Kindness Day! ?? We encourage everyone to spread kindness throughout your communities today: help a neighbor, compliment a colleague, volunteer, spread positive news & stories, or even surprise someone with a random act of kindness. Today and every day, let's prove how strong the power of kindness truly is. ?? #HorizonsAtFoote #NewHaven #NewHavenCT #ExpandingHorizons #HorizonsSTRONG #WorldKindnessDay

Today we're giving a special shout out to our friends at Yale Hospitality! ?????? For the past four years, Yale Hospitality has been serving our Horizons at Foote students and staff healthy meals every day. Thank you to Yale Hospitality, Ms. Mattie, and everyone on the team for nourishing our bodies with your delicious food and our spirits with your friendship & kindness! ????????#HorizonsAtFoote #NewHaven #NewHavenCT #ExpandingHorizons #HorizonsSTRONG #HAFShoutoutSeason Yale Hospitality

Extra, extra! ???? Horizons at Foote's 2023-2024 Annual Report is OUT NOW! Visit bit.ly/HAFreport24 to read about 10 years of impact, stats & stories from summer 2024, an exclusive alumni interview, a year full of learning & connection, gratitude to our partners & donors - and more! Our Horizons at Foote students continue to impress and uplift us with their accomplishments. Together - students, families, teachers, staff, volunteers, partners, donors, Board members, and friends - we are advancing educational equity in New Haven. ???????? #HorizonsAtFoote #NewHaven #NewHavenCT #ExpandingHorizons #HorizonsSTRONG

A #ThankfulThursday during Shoutout Season? You know what that means! Today we're expressing gratitude for Winning Ways and Executive Director Dr. Kevin Paulin. This summer, Winning Ways collaborated with Horizons on a Spit and Paint session, where our middle school students used painting as a medium for self-expression while participating in spoken word and open-mic sessions to share their personal stories. Thank you, Dr. Paulin and everyone at Winning Ways, for partnering with us for fun & equity! ???? #HorizonsAtFoote #NewHaven #NewHavenCT #ExpandingHorizons #HorizonsSTRONG #HAFShoutoutSeason Winning Ways Kevin Paulin, Hon. D.Hum., CFEI?

We're thrilled to announce that our guest chef for HAF Cooks 2024 is none other than Chef Aerin Zavory! ?????? Chef Aerin has won both Chopped (Season 37, Episode 3) and Beat Bobby Flay (Season 31, Episode 9). She's the Chef/Owner of Zavory’s Catering, and makes the best arancini you'll ever eat. Thank you, Chef Aerin - we're so excited for what you'll teach us next week! ???? #HorizonsAtFoote #NewHaven #NewHavenCT #ExpandingHorizons #HorizonsSTRONG #HAFCooks Aerin Zavory