Check out the After School Creations Club at Creative Corner

Check out the After School Creations Club at Creative Corner

Join us for February-June 2026 at After School Creations Club!

Yes, we’ve been letting everyone know about our offerings for Summer and Fall but there is still so much school year left for us to enjoy still.

Check out the offerings at -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/elementaryclasses

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Creative After School Art Options for your Creative Kiddos!

Creative After School Art Options for your Creative Kiddos!
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School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan condense the Sep 30 meeting in this Chalkboard Chat (audio)

FM #1530 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1530 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion via Zoom on Friday, October 3, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of September 30, 2025. 

 

We cover 

• Supt Report: continue to make adjustments to the traffic, 

• Transportation website has an update for the school arrivals/Dismissals  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/6062062/Start_of_School_Traffic_Information.pdf

• New page FEF legacy program, online form to accept donations ... 

• Additional info being added as the program gets fleshed out   https://www.franklinps.net/page/the-fef-legacy-program 

• Student Clubs & Activities Approval 

• Procedural vote on account cleanup for inactive clubs, more next time for an update on current or new clubs. Amt of about $250 or so... https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/6059572/Discussion_Action_A_-_Student_Clubs-Activities.pdf   Will be transferred to use of other clubs.  Vote on motion, passes 7-0

• Adjourning to executive session not to return to open meeting, Moved, passes 7-0

The recording runs about 20 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1530-chalkboard-chat-10-03-25/

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net   

Chalkboard Chat (audio)

Franklin TV video is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39AoKQewDIA  

The Agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/6059542/SCAGENDA_9-30-25.pdf  

The packet folder also contains other docs released before or after the meeting

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/september-30%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/855018  

My notes captured during the meeting -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NAnlr9uiozVLd9MK1ROfdltU9uOqsUwe/view?usp=drive_link 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share, and show you what, and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Creative Corner Art Studio Fall After School programs available for registration

Creative Corner Art Studio Fall After School programs available for registration

After School Programs for the fall!!

Sign up on our website site!

https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com

Amy Saltamacchia talks about adding Middle School Performing Arts to Creative Corner Art Studio programs - 08/02/23 (audio)

FM #1033 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1033 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation at the Creative Corner Art Studio with owner Amy Saltamacchia. We talk about the new classes starting this fall, one to help with middle school performing arts, one to help with elementary art, both are after school programs.

We also heard a tease for some additional programming coordinating with Dean College as well as a possible street art project for students. Both of these we’ll keep an ear out for.

The audio recording runs 20 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Amy

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1033-creative-corner-adds-middle-school-performing-arts-08-02-23

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Creative Corner Art Studio web page -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/ 

Registration page -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/elementaryclasses 

Find Create Corner on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087442720678 

Follow them on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/creativecornerartstudio/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Amy Saltamacchia talks about adding Middle School Performing Arts to Creative Corner Art Studio programs

Franklin Public Schools, MA: Jobs open for Solutions Extended Day Program

FPS job opportunity alert 🚨 https://t.co/S23idlCGD0

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1435649867758673923?s=03

Franklin Public Schools, MA: Jobs open for Solutions Extended Day Program

Expression Enrichment offers After School Enrichment and Summer Enrichment Programs

Expression Enrichment which is located in the Franklin Village Plaza is offering After School Enrichment Programs in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Lego Club, Sewing and Movement & Meditation. 

Expressions offers transportation from Franklin Elementary Schools to their studio for an additional cost.

Expression is also having Summer Enrichment Programs for Grades K-6. You can choose a half day option from 9-12 or a full day which runs from 8:30 - 3:30 pm.

For more information and to register visit their website at www.expressions-enrichment.com  

 

Expression Enrichment offers After School Enrichment and Summer Enrichment Programs

Franklin Public Schools: Accelerated Dismissal/No Afterschool & Evening Activities for Dec 17

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Accelerated Dismissal Called

Dear Franklin Families and Faculty/Staff,

We continue to monitor weather conditions and the forecast calls for some icing to continue in our area this afternoon and then a brief change to snow again between 6-8 PM.

As a result of the forecast, the Franklin Public Schools will begin releasing high school and middle school students in an accelerated fashion on Tuesday afternoon, December 17, 2019, but it will not be on an early release schedule.

Middle school and high school will dismiss 15 minutes early to get the buses on the road. Elementary schools will dismiss at normal times. The thought behind this is that any delays in travel caused by weather conditions may still allow for the elementary students to arrive at home on time and safely.

All afternoon and evening activities for Franklin Public Schools will be cancelled today, Tuesday, December 17, 2019. There will be no late bus service after school.

Solutions families – The Solutions Program will open as usual. Solutions staff are assessing the weather; if a decision is made to close Solutions early, a Solutions staff member will contact each family to advise them of the early closing time.

Sincerely,

The Franklin Public Schools

Franklin Public Schools: Accelerated Dismissal/No Afterschool & Evening Activities for Dec 17

MassBudget: Many Massachusetts youth await spots in after-school programs

December 4, 2018 Many Massachusetts youth await spots in after-school programs Meaningful activities outside of and after the school day can go far in boosting a child's educational achievement and life outcomes. But many Massachusetts youth that need after-school and summer programs are not able to get into one. Thousands of high-needs youth (those who are economically disadvantaged, English language learners, or special education students) in Massachusetts lack public support for after-school programs, according to a new Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) report, Investment in After-School and Summer Learning in Massachusetts: Current Funding and Unmet Need.   Not all communities and families have the resources to provide enrichment activities to young people. In 2011, the highest-income families across the country were able to spend almost seven times more on out-of-school opportunities than the lowest-income families. The MassBudget report examines federal and state funding for after-school and summer programs. In the 2016-2017 school year, public entities provided more than $207 million, after adjusting for inflation, for after-school programs. Despite these efforts, children with the greatest needs often lack opportunities to participate in such programs. Read the full report http://massbudget.org/report_window.php?loc=Investment-in-After-School-and-Summer-Learning.html. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Destination Imagination - get ready! - Sep 26

IT'S DESTINATION IMAGINATION SIGN UP TIME!!!

Join us for an information meeting on September 26 at 6:00 PM at the Franklin Public Library to learn more about DI and all that the program has to offer your children. 

Franklin Destination Imagination is an after school enrichment program open to all kids from 2nd grade through high school in Franklin, MA.

Also check out www.destinationimagination.org and the brief overview from the website below:

Destination Imagination is an educational nonprofit that prepares children for a future that is rapidly evolving. DI does this through a project-based learning experience that applies the creative process across seven different Challenge types – Technical, Scientific, Engineering, Fine Arts, Improvisational, Service Learning and Early Learning.

For questions or more information email the Franklin Coordinator at di.franklin.ma@gmail.com

Destination Imagination - get ready! - Sep 26

Franklin School For The Performing Arts Launches New FSPA Academy And FSPA Afterschool

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) launches the FSPA Academy, offered in collaboration with Massachusetts Virtual Academy (MAVA), and FSPA AfterSchool this fall. In partnering with MAVA, FSPA will provide the setting for a complete and creative academic education with a special emphasis on arts, language and culture. FSPA will also introduce FSPA AfterSchool, offering afterschool enrichment and supervision for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. FSPA Academy and FSPA AfterSchool will be open to any student who wishes to enroll; FSPA music, dance and drama classes are not required for participation. Learn more about these programs at back-to-back Informational Meetings for prospective students and families on Tuesday, May 3 at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. The Information Meeting about FSPA AfterSchool will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a session about FSPA Academy at 7:00.

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA)

The new FSPA AfterSchool enrichment program will offer supervised recreational experiences beginning this fall for the 2016-17 school year. Extend the school day in bright new classroom space next to FSPA’s 38 Main Street location. The program begins at the close of the regular school day and continues until 6 p.m., providing a safe environment and engaging community in which to belong. Kids will have the opportunity to work on homework or to participate in games, crafts and other creative arts activities. For students enrolled in FSPA classes, the afterschool option offers a supervised transition from the program to individual singing, dancing and acting classes.

In collaboration with MAVA, the FSPA Academy will offer a nurturing environment and academic home from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday with individually tailored academic schedules. The program will deliver MAVA’s Massachusetts State- and NCAA-approved curriculum leading to the MA State Diploma. Students will be guided by a full-time Learning Coach employed by FSPA. Field trips will enhance students’ performing arts and cultural interests, and master classes will be held on a variety of subjects for academy students. Music Theory will be taught, with elective credit being given by MAVA. Academy students will have access to FSPA Administration for career and college counseling.

FSPA provides extensive College Prep Services for high school students, including college list, essay, and application coaching, as well as performing arts audition preparation. Director Raye Lynn Mercer and her staff annually prepare high school seniors for college and conservatory auditions, with placement at such prestigious programs as Baldwin Wallace University, Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Connecticut College, Eastman School of Music, Elon University, Emerson College, Hartt School of Music, Ithaca College, James Madison University, Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory, NYU-Tisch School of the Arts, Oberlin Conservatory, Oklahoma City University, Pace University, Pennsylvania State University, Princeton University, Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (London), Syracuse University, UCLA, University of Miami, University of Southern California (USC), and Wagner College.

Massachusetts Virtual Academy (MAVA)

Founded in 1985 by Mercer, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. The school provides classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. MAVA offers immersive online learning for grades K through 12 and is the first diploma-granting virtual school in Massachusetts. For more information about MAVA, visit www.Mava.k12.com or call (866) 467-0843. To learn more about FSPA, visit www.FSPAonline.com, call (508) 528-8668, or email Hallie Wetzell at hwetzell@fspaonline.com.