In the News: zoning change referred to Planning Board; Harlem Wizards game sold out

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The Town Council agreed to refer to the Planning Board a zoning change that would allow a 34-unit residential development along Summer Street. 

The council voted Wednesday night unanimously on the alteration - which would rezone the 11-acre lot at 496 Summer St. from "rural residential I" to "single-family residential VII." 

Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said the development was expected to resemble the Cook's Farm project currently under construction along Rte. 140, near Franklin Country Club. The single-family residential VII zone was created to allow for that development."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161117/franklin-council-forwards-zoning-change-to-planning-board

"The Harlem Wizards will bring their team to Franklin to compete against “Team FPS” for a two-hour tournament on Friday, Nov. 18. 

The event will take place at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School’s gymnasium, 147 Pond St., Franklin, starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. 

The Harlem Wizards’ brand of “Trick Hoops and Alley Oops” entertainment basketball has been packing gyms across the globe for more than 50 years. Their show includes amazing slams, world-class tricks, precision teamwork and humor."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161117/franklin-schools-teachers-staff-to-face-harlem-wizards-nov-18

Tickets for the game on Nov 18 are sold out

Sponsors sought for the Harlem Wizards game in Franklin

The Franklin Education Foundation is hosting the Harlem Wizards game on Nov 18 and looking for sponsors to be part of this fund raising and Fun event.

Details in the flyer shown here:

http://www.harlemwizards.com

For additional information on sponsorships, visit the FEF webpage  http://www.franklined.org/harlem-wizards

In the News: FEF awards grants, lack of rain forces water bans/restrictions

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The Franklin Education Foundation awarded eight grants totaling about $18,970 for the 2016-17 school year to teachers in the Franklin Public School system. A committee composed of FEF representatives and FPS staff read all proposals through a blind review process and selected the recipients. 

“Consideration was given to need, innovation, impact and integration with other school programs when selecting applications for funding. These eight grants will provide needed funding for innovative programs at the elementary and middle school level," said Kit Brady, FEF president and chair of the Grant Review Committee."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160625/franklin-education-foundation-awards-grants

"Lack of rain in the state has area towns taking different approaches to deal with the shortage, ranging from bans to restrictions. 

Milford’s water ban has limited outside watering to hand-held hoses between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m for no more than one hour. Since June 1, the town's water conservation level has been at Stage 3, which forbids irrigating, car washing and pool filling. 

Last year, according to the National Weather Service, Worcester received 6.35 inches of precipitation during June. This year, the area has only received 1.38 inches in June so far."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160625/water-bans-deal-with-rain-shortage

the water restriction sign normally positioned at the triangle downtown

Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) Trivia Bee Winners

Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) Trivia Bee Winners!

• Keefe Insurance Is Patriot Place Trivia Bee Champion!
• Remington Middle School Is Patriot Place Middle School Trivia Bee Champion!

Two spirited, competitive FEF Trivia Bees held Wednesday night resulted in 2 new Patriot Place Champions and raised over $12,000 for the FEF grant program for Franklin Public Schools.

The Remington Middle School student team outlasted the Horace Mann team in the Patriot Place Championship Round to win the 2nd annual FEF Middle School Trivia Bee.

In the subsequent community FEF Trivia Bee, the Keefe Insurance team, composed of Franklin High School students in the FHS Mock Trial Club, beat 5 other teams in the Patriot Place Championship Round to win the 19th annual FEF Trivia Bee. This is the first time in the 19-year history of the FEF Trivia Bee that a team composed of high school students has won the bee. 

In the Patriot Place Championship round, the Keefe Insurance team outlasted 5 other teams sponsored by Encore Music Academy, St. Mary’s Parish, Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council, Oak Street Elementary School PCC, and the Franklin School Committee. Kudos to the FHS Mock Trial Students, Keefe Insurance for sponsoring them, and Patriot Place for sponsoring the championship round!

FEF would also like to thank:

• Team sponsors and raffle item providers
• Our MCs, the “Dancing Principals”, Messrs. Paul Peri and Brian Wildeman
• Our judges, Dr. Anne Bergen and Messrs. Matt Kelly and Craig Williams
• The FHS jazz band and Director Leighanne Rudsit - another fantastic performance!
• Sound man Anthony Menna

And the many community and Franklin Public School volunteers who helped make this event a success!

More details about the winners and sponsors of this year’s Trivia Bee may be found at the FEF Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org/

See you next year for our 20th FEF Trivia Bee!

The Trivia Bee judges table was busy between sessions

The FHS jazz band performed

Lots of silent auction items for the FEF fundraiser

FEF's 19th Annual Trivia Bee scheduled for Apr 13

The Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) will hold its 19th Annual Trivia Bee on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016. There will be live music by the Franklin High School Jazz Band, a raffle table, and refreshments.

19th annual FEF Trivia Bee - Apr 13

Fundraisers such as the Trivia Bee have enabled the FEF to donate over $300,000 to the Franklin Public Schools since 1997 for innovative education programs that would not otherwise be possible.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIVIA BEE PRIOR TO THE REGULAR BEE!

The Bee will be held at the Thomas Mercer Auditorium at the Horace Mann Middle School. 

• The middle school Bee will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the theme will be general trivia. Teams for the middle school Bee will be composed of students from each of the 3 Franklin middle schools. 
• The regular Bee will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and the theme will be pop culture. For the regular Bee, teams consist of three people sponsored by local businesses, civic groups and individuals. 

Organizations may send their own team or may sponsor a team of Franklin High School students.

Anyone interested in sponsoring a team, donating an item to the raffle table, or bidding on naming rights for the final championship round should contact Kit Brady at cbbrady1@comcast.net. All entries must be received by Wednesday, March 30th .

For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org or visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org)

19th Annual Trivia Bee - Apr 13

The Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) will hold its 19th Annual Trivia Bee on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016. There will be live music by the Franklin High School Jazz Band, a raffle table, and refreshments.

19th annual FEF Trivia Bee - Apr 13

Fundraisers such as the Trivia Bee have enabled the FEF to donate over $300,000 to the Franklin Public Schools since 1997 for innovative education programs that would not otherwise be possible.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIVIA BEE PRIOR TO THE REGULAR BEE!

The Bee will be held at the Thomas Mercer Auditorium at the Horace Mann Middle School. 

• The middle school Bee will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the theme will be general trivia. Teams for the middle school Bee will be composed of students from each of the 3 Franklin middle schools. 
• The regular Bee will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and the theme will be pop culture. For the regular Bee, teams consist of three people sponsored by local businesses, civic groups and individuals. 

Organizations may send their own team or may sponsor a team of Franklin High School students.

Anyone interested in sponsoring a team, donating an item to the raffle table, or bidding on naming rights for the final championship round should contact Kit Brady at cbbrady1@comcast.net. All entries must be received by Wednesday, March 30th.

For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org or visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org)

In the News: house fire, trivia bee, communications degree

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

A three-alarm midday Tuesday house fire intensified to the point where firefighters had to pull out of the building before the blaze was extinguished. 

The fire, at 11-13 Church St., did not harm any residents, fire officials said, but the residence was rendered uninhabitable.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20160126/NEWS/160126815

The Franklin Education Foundation will hold its 19th annual Trivia Bee on April 13 in the Thomas Mercer Auditorium at Horace Mann Middle School, 224 Oak St. 

The Middle School Bee will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., and the theme will be general trivia. Teams for the Middle School Bee will be composed of students from each of the three Franklin middle schools.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160126/franklin-education-foundation-lists-trivia-bee-information

Dean College, a private, residential college in Franklin, was approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer a Bachelor of Arts in communications degree. 

The new B.A. program, which will begin in the fall of 2016, will prepare students for the world of work or graduate school.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160126/dean-college-to-offer-communications-degree

Franklin Education Foundation 2016 Trivia Bee - Apr 13

The Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) will hold its 19th Annual Trivia Bee on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016. There will be live music by the Franklin High School Jazz Band, a raffle table, and refreshments.

19th annual FEF Trivia Bee - Apr 13

Fundraisers such as the Trivia Bee have enabled the FEF to donate over $300,000 to the Franklin Public Schools since 1997 for innovative education programs that would not otherwise be possible.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIVIA BEE PRIOR TO THE REGULAR BEE!

The Bee will be held at the Thomas Mercer Auditorium at the Horace Mann Middle School. 

• The middle school Bee will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the theme will be general trivia. Teams for the middle school Bee will be composed of students from each of the 3 Franklin middle schools. 
• The regular Bee will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and the theme will be pop culture. For the regular Bee, teams consist of three people sponsored by local businesses, civic groups and individuals. 

Organizations may send their own team or may sponsor a team of Franklin High School students.

Anyone interested in sponsoring a team, donating an item to the raffle table, or bidding on naming rights for the final championship round should contact Kit Brady at cbbrady1@comcast.net. All entries must be received by Wednesday, March 30th .

For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org or visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org)

FEF Harlem Wizards Game Photos

The FEF fund raiser featuring the Harlem Wizards was a sell out. If you missed the game, you can review some of the photos posted to the FEF page on Facebook

FEF photo - Harlem Wizards game Nov 13

Additional photos can be found here
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1001552846568386.1073741828.220625687994443&type=3

Additional info on the Franklin Education Foundation can be found on their webpage
http://www.franklined.org/

Harlem Wizards game is SOLD OUT

SORRY

Harlem Wizards Game

SOLD OUT!

Harlem Wizards

Thank you all for your support of
the Franklin Education Foundation!

Harlem Wizards Vs. Franklin Public Schools - Friday, Nov 13th

If you don't have your tickets yet, stop what you are doing and go to 

www.harlemwizards.com to order your tickets now 

because we are almost sold out! 

Food, drinks, raffle, Wizards merchandise, 

and a fantastic game await you! 

See you there!

Harlem Wizards

HARLEM WIZARDS VS. FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (“TEAM FPS”)

A COMMUNITY BASKETBALL EVENT and FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT

FRANKLIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

WHEN: Friday, November 13, 2015 @ 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6.

WHERE: Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Gymnasium,
Franklin, MA

WHAT: The Harlem Wizards will bring their team to Franklin to compete against “Team FPS” for a 2-hour tournament. The Harlem Wizards brand of “Trick Hoops & Alley Oops” entertainment basketball has been packing gyms across the globe for over 50 years! Their show includes amazing slams, world-class tricks, precision teamwork and humor.

WHO: “Team FPS” will include teachers and staff from Franklin Public Schools. We anticipate a crowd of 1,200 students, parents and children!

WHY: Since 1997, FEF fundraisers have raised over $300,000 which has been distributed to Franklin Public Schools in the form of special grants. All Franklin Public School staff members are eligible to submit creative, innovative ideas for programs or activities that would not traditionally be funded by tax dollars. To see a list of programs FEF has funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org.

TICKETS: General admission tickets can be ordered online at www.harlemwizards.com. Adults $12; Students $10. General admission tickets will also be available at the door - Adults $14; Students $12.

FABULOUS RAFFLE ITEMS AND FOOD/DRINKS AVAILABLE! Win Patriots tickets and an Amazon Kindle! Pizza, popcorn, donuts are available – cash only.

GET COOL WIZARDS MERCHANDISE! Buy a Wizards shirt and other merchandise online and pick it up at the game. Wizards merchandise will also be available at the game! All kids with a Wizards shirt will be allowed to go on the court with the Wizards before the game.

For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org or visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org)

Wizards Game Tickets Available to Buy at Franklin Recreation Basketball Skills Session

WIZARDS VS FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (FPS) BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER
NOV 13th, 7:00pm, Tri-County HS gym

Wizards Game Tickets Available to Buy at Franklin Recreation Basketball Skills Session this Saturday! Save Money and Purchase Your Tickets Before the Game (and before we sell out).

We will be at the following schools’ skill sessions this Saturday.

General Admission tickets:

Adults-$12;
Students $10. 

Cash or check only.

Harlem Wizards

• Sullivan Middle School Gym - 8:00-10:00am and 11:00am-1:00pm
• Horace Mann Middle School Gym - 2:00-6:00pm
• Remington Middle School Gym - 1:00-5:00pm

For more information, please visit http://www.franklined.org/harlem-wizards
Or see our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org

The Franklin Education Foundation Announces 2015-2016 Grant Awardees

The Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) has awarded 9 grants totaling approximately $19,500 for the 2015-2016 school year to teachers who represent all educational levels in the Franklin public school (FPS) system. A committee composed of FEF representatives and FPS staff read all proposals through a blind review process and selected the recipients. 

Franklin Education Foundation

The committee also awarded the inaugural FEF Pinnacle Award to Mr. Nick Goldman of Oak Street Elementary School for his proposal to introduce heart rate monitors into the elementary physical education/health curriculum. The Pinnacle Award is given to the highest scoring application and provides up to $5000 for the project budget. 

“Consideration was given to need, innovation, impact, and integration with other school programs when selecting applications for funding. All of the selected proposals were meritorious. Mr. Golman’s proposal was selected for the Pinnacle Award because it sought to integrate heart rate monitors into the elementary physical education/health curriculum, and also to provide the anonymous heart rate data to fifth grade math teachers to use in their classes. This has never been attempted in Franklin Public Schools and impressed the committee as the being most innovative application.” stated Kit Brady, FEF President and Chair of the Grant Review Committee.

This year’s other recipients are: 

Franklin High School

• Dawn-Marie Fernandes, Jennifer Spencer, Judy O’Neill, “FHS Goes Global” passport program
• Dr. Carolyn Fortuna, Dan Hudder, Sam Rosen, Storyteller for 12th grade children's literature class
• Jane Hogan, “Language as art” cultural installation; and Brenna Johnson, Community outreach through the arts afterschool club

At the middle school level, recipients are: 

Remington Middle School 

• Tulani Husband-Verbeek, Book club with author visits by Skype; and Karen Lindblom, Motivational game creation workshop for teachers

At the elementary school level, recipients are: 

Oak Street School 

• Tracie O'Brien, Home book bag program for grades 1-2

Parmenter School

• Jean Wolf, Summer book clubs for students and read aloud book bags for parents

Since its inception in 1997, the FEF has awarded over $325,000 in grants to FPS. Yearly fundraisers such as next November’s Harlem Wizards basketball game, the annual Trivia Bee, as well as an annual fund campaign, provide much appreciated support from businesses, families and organizations for the FEF grants. 

To see a list of programs the FEF has funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org. The Franklin Education Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All gifts are fully tax deductible.

Last Chance to sponsor a team for the 18th Annual Trivia Bee

The Franklin Education Foundation will hold its 18th Annual Trivia Bee on Wednesday, April 8th, 2015. There will be live music by the Franklin High School Jazz Band, a raffle table, and refreshments.

The Bee is the FEF’s largest fundraiser and has enabled the organization to donate over $300,000 to the Franklin Public Schools since 1997 for innovative education programs that would not otherwise be possible.

NEW THIS YEAR: MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIVIA BEE PRIOR TO THE REGULAR BEE!

Trivia Bee - Apr 8th

The Bee will be held at the Thomas Mercer Auditorium at the Horace Mann Middle School. The middle school Bee will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the theme will be general trivia.

The regular Bee will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and the theme will be movie trivia. For the regular Bee, teams consist of three people sponsored by local businesses, civic groups and individuals. Organizations may send their own team or may sponsor a team of Franklin High School students.

Anyone interested in sponsoring a team, donating an item to the raffle table, or bidding on naming rights for the final championship round should contact Kit Brady at cbbrady1@comcast.net. All entries must be received by March 25th.


For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org or visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org)

Teams still needed for the 18th Annual Trivia Bee - Apr 8th

The Franklin Education Foundation will hold its 18th Annual Trivia Bee on Wednesday, April 8th, 2015. There will be live music by the Franklin High School Jazz Band, a raffle table, and refreshments.

The Bee is the FEF’s largest fundraiser and has enabled the organization to donate over $300,000 to the Franklin Public Schools since 1997 for innovative education programs that would not otherwise be possible.

NEW THIS YEAR: MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIVIA BEE PRIOR TO THE REGULAR BEE!

Trivia Bee - Apr 8th

The Bee will be held at the Thomas Mercer Auditorium at the Horace Mann Middle School. The middle school Bee will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the theme will be general trivia.


The regular Bee will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and the theme will be movie trivia. For the regular Bee, teams consist of three people sponsored by local businesses, civic groups and individuals. Organizations may send their own team or may sponsor a team of Franklin High School students.

Anyone interested in sponsoring a team, donating an item to the raffle table, or bidding on naming rights for the final championship round should contact Kit Brady at cbbrady1@comcast.net. All entries must be received by March 25th.


For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org or visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org)

FEF Casino Night - Nov 1

The Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) will hold their annual casino night on Saturday November 1, 2014.

Held at the Franklin Elks Hall, 1077 Pond St, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. There will also be a Texas Hold-em Tournament beginning at 6:00 PM which will require a separate entry fee.

Franklin Elks - 1077 Pond St, Franklin, MA 02038

Tickets for the Casino Night are $25 each or 2 for $40.





From the About us page on the FEF website

We are an independent, non-profit, community-based organization developed to support to innovation and excellence in education. We do this by funding grants for teachers and other staff within the Franklin public school system. 

Since 1997, FEF has funded hundreds of grants totaling over $300,000. These grants have touched students at all levels from the early childhood development center through the high school.

For more information on the Franklin Education Foundation, visit their website here
http://www.franklined.org/

The Franklin Education Foundation Announces 2014-2015 Grants Awardees

Franklin Education Foundation

The Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) has awarded 8 grants totaling $13,775 for the 2014-2015 school year to teachers who represent all educational levels in the Franklin public school (FPS) system.

Since its inception in 1997, the FEF has awarded over $300,000 in grants. A committee composed of FEF representatives and FPS staff read all proposals through a blind review process and selected the recipients. “Consideration was given to need, innovation, impact, and integration with other school programs” stated Kit Brady, President of the Franklin Education Foundation and Chair of the Grant Review Committee. 

This year’s recipients are: 

Franklin High School – Ann Butler, FHS Science Café; Carolyn Fortuna, Colleen Moore, Sarah Scannell, and Sam Rosen, Storytelling in 12th grade children's literature class. 

At the middle school level, recipients are: 

Horace Mann School – Heather Wilson, Carolina Campos, Chromebooks to support Spanish education; Erin O'Leary, School-based audio book library; Shawn Fortin, Expansion of middle school “virtual” online courses; and Remington School - Kimberly Schmidt, Chromebooks to support English language arts and social studies education. 

At the elementary school level, FEF awards went to 

Kennedy School – Kathleen Merten, Chromebooks to support 4th grade education; and Jefferson/Parmenter Schools – Brian Kelley, Number sense web site videos. 

Two yearly events, Casino Night and a Trivia bee, as well as an annual fund campaign, provide much appreciated support from businesses, families and organizations for the FEF grants. To see a list of programs the FEF has funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org. The Franklin Education Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All gifts are fully tax deductible.

Trivia Bee - March 19th - 7:00 PM

Hold the date - March 19th

The Trivia Bee is approaching. Time to start brushing up on your music trivia!




For more on the Franklin Education Foundation you can visit the website here
http://www.franklined.org/

In the News: FEF grants, treasurer change

More than a dozen Franklin teachers win grants

The Franklin Education Foundation has awarded 13 grants totaling $24,874 to teachers from all grade levels for the 2013-2014 school year.

Franklin FinCom backs proposed treasurer change

The Finance Committee has announced its support for making the treasurer/collector an appointed position.

The text for Question 1 on the Nov 5, 2013 ballot can be found here

FEF - Presentation Documents - for the School Committee meeting Oct 22, 2013

As announced recently, the Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) has awarded its latest grants to teachers in the Franklin schools. These awards will be handed out at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013.

The presentation that outlines the grant process and tells how the functions is as follows:




Sample grants from 1998-2013




The grants for this current 2013-14 school year




The full School Committee agenda can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-oct_20.html