Franklin Music Boosters: Middle Schools' schedule spring concerts, 6/4, 6/5, & 6/6

Franklin Music Boosters (@MusicBoostersFr@MusicBoostersFr) posted  Mon, Jun 03, 2024:

Please join us in celebrating Spring with our talented musicians!

• Horace Mann Middle School - 6/4/24, 6pm, HMMS Auditorium
• Annie Sullivan Middle School - 6/5/24, 6pm, HMMS Auditorium
• Remington Middle School - 6/6/24, 6pm, HMMS Auditorium

For online gate donations and purchase Of raffle tickets or merchandise,

go to https://qivebutter.com/MSMUSlC or text the word FRANKLIN to 53555.

Take advantage of good WIFI before you leave for the show!

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Franklin Music Boosters: Middle Schools' schedule spring concerts, 6/4, 6/5, & 6/6

What's happening Friday, May 9 in Franklin, MA?

Friday, May 10

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Rising Stars Cabaret (THE BLACK BOX)

7:00pm “Footloose: Youth Edition” (Horace Mann Middle School)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Launch Party (Franklin TV & Radio Studio)

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Calling out for former HMMS 8th graders who are graduating in 2024!

"If you were a @HMMSLightning 8th grader the year the world shut down, YOU are graduating this year - and WE WANT TO SEE YOU! 

Mark your calendar for May 22. 

Please spread the word #Classof2024 https://t.co/ejH8dFUlj5"

Calling out for former HMMS 8th graders who are graduating in 2024!

School Committee votes to approve $81M budget, now has to work to get it funded all or in part, and deal with the results (video)

The Franklin Public School Committee conducted its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The Franklin TV broadcast of the session is available for replay on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8KxgjR7dhk

Agenda doc  ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_4-9-24.pdf

Meeting packet folder (contains other doc for this meeting, some posted after the meeting) -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/april-9-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet

Photos of the presentation doc shared ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/PxKxwydbV64HKmFx9

Quick recap:

• Horace Mann Middle School provided an update on their school year , goals and objectives
• School Committee voted for their budget totaling $81,319,261.00. Now they need to work with the Town Council to fund it all or in part and deal with the results
• Joint meeting April 24 at FHS Auditorium with Town Council and School Committee
• School Committee voted unanimously not accept new School Choice students for the 2024-2025 School year. Not a change, likely to be possible in future depending upon school district long term planning results available later this year (i.e. redistricting)
• Voted unanimously to adopt policy JFABB – Admittance of Foreign Exchange Students

My notes captured via Twitter are available in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nL3N1QI_hV-xrY0VllU2iZyJw4HOREcK/view?usp=drive_link

one slide from the HMMS presentation on curriculum flow & delivery

Middle School Book Fair - Tues, Jan 16 at Escape Into Fiction

Mark your calendars! Town-wide middle school BOOK FAIR Tuesday, January 16 at @EscapeIntoFictn on Main Street in Franklin. 

Get your @JSonnenblick titles before his March visit to Franklin @sullythehusky @RMS_Remdawgs 

https://t.co/Bg7ktfMHDP

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/HMMSLightning/status/1745161593166413996

Middle School Book Fair - Tues, Jan 16 at Escape Into Fiction

Books to Go at Horace Mann Middle School - Aug 22 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Next Books to Go is August 22. Hope your summer is filled with good people and good books!

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Books to Go at Horace Mann Middle School - Aug 22 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Books to Go at Horace Mann Middle School - Aug 15 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Next Books to Go is August 15. Hope your summer is filled with good people and good books!

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Books to Go at Horace Mann Middle School - Aug 15 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Books to Go at Horace Mann Middle School - Aug 8 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Next Books to Go is August 8th. Hope your summer is filled with good people and good books!

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Books to Go at Horace Mann Middle School - Aug 8 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Class of 2023 Horace Mann Middle School reunion has been RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, May 30

RESCHEDULING: @TriCountyRVTSD @FHSPantherbook  @MrHanna_FHS  @FranklinMatters

 

Please be advised that the Class of 2023 Horace Mann Middle School reunion has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 30 from 2-3 PM.

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/HMMSLightning/status/1661008369535311881 

Class of 2023 Horace Mann Middle School reunion has been RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, May 30

FHS Class of 2023 called back to Horace Mann MS for a reunion May 24

Hey @FranklinHS Class of '23 we remember all of the awesome awkwardness of your middle school years. 

Come back to HMMS and celebrate with us! May 24 from 2-3pm 😎 

Spread the word! @FranklinPSNews @FranklinMatters @MrHanna_FHS @FHSPantherbook https://t.co/l8JNMQMP8q

https://twitter.com/HMMSLightning/status/1658117663690817536

FHS Class of 2023 called back to Horace Mann MS for a reunion May 24

Reminder: "The Life of Horace Mann" - Second Sunday Speaker Series at the Historical Museum - May 14 at 1:15 PM

In May, we celebrate Franklin’s Favorite son, Horace Mann. Our Second Sunday Speaker Series presentation will be The Life of Horace Mann. Born in Franklin and commonly known as the Father of American Education, Mann’s life from a young farm boy from Franklin, braiding straw for pennies to Brown University, to the State House and beyond is a story our town can be proud of. An educator, lawyer, abolitionist, orator and statesman, Mann gave much to many in his short life. Learn about his family life in Franklin, his education, friends, loves and his strong desire to establish free education to all. 

Horace Mann

Join us for the presentation Sunday, May 14th. Doors open at 1:00, presentation starts at 1:15. Then join us for coffee and cake as we celebrate the 227th birthday of Horace Mann. COVID-19 prevented us from celebrating Horace’s 225th, and he hasn’t quite forgiven us!

Visitors to the museum are asked to bring an item for the Franklin Food Pantry. Personal items such as shampoo/soap/razors/toothpaste, etc. or individually wrapped paper towels, among other items would be welcome. 

We also encourage visitors to browse our gift shop and make a purchase in support of the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum and the programs they support. 

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and entry is always free.

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038

Second Sunday Speaker to celebrate Horace Mann - May 14 at 1:15 PM

In May, we celebrate Franklin’s Favorite son, Horace Mann. Our Second Sunday Speaker Series presentation will be The Life of Horace Mann. Born in Franklin and commonly known as the Father of American Education, Mann’s life from a young farm boy from Franklin, braiding straw for pennies to Brown University, to the State House and beyond is a story our town can be proud of. An educator, lawyer, abolitionist, orator and statesman, Mann gave much to many in his short life. Learn about his family life in Franklin, his education, friends, loves and his strong desire to establish free education to all. 

Horace Mann

Join us for the presentation Sunday, May 14th. Doors open at 1:00, presentation starts at 1:15. Then join us for coffee and cake as we celebrate the 227th birthday of Horace Mann. COVID-19 prevented us from celebrating Horace’s 225th, and he hasn’t quite forgiven us!

Visitors to the museum are asked to bring an item for the Franklin Food Pantry. Personal items such as shampoo/soap/razors/toothpaste, etc. or individually wrapped paper towels, among other items would be welcome. 

We also encourage visitors to browse our gift shop and make a purchase in support of the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum and the programs they support. 

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and entry is always free.

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038

Town of Franklin: Open for bid - "Horace Mann Middle School Courtyard Drainage Project"

Horace Mann Middle School Courtyard Drainage Project

In accordance with MGL c. 149, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the project known as Courtyard Drainage Repair Project at the Horace Mann Middle School in the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  Horace Mann Middle School Courtyard Drainage Project

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/horace-mann-middle-school-courtyard-drainage-project

Town of Franklin: Open for bid - "Horace Mann Middle School Courtyard Drainage Project"

Request for Written Quotes ~ Purchase and Installation of Gym Divider

Request for Written Quotes ~ Purchase and Installation of Gym Divider

The Town of Franklin seeks written quotes for the purchase, demolition, and removal of existing partition system, and the installation of one 15' x 80' fold-up  Gym Divider curtain system, per the specifications listed in the written request for written quotes.  

Pre-quote meeting will be held at Horace Mann Middle School, 224 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 020387 at 3:00 PM on April 25, 2023.

Additional Information:  Request for Written Quotes, Purchase and Installation of Gym Divider  Curtain System

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/request-written-quotes-purchase-and-installation-gym-divider

Request for Written Quotes ~ Purchase and Installation of Gym Divider

School Committee video replay available for Feb 28, 2023 meeting with presentations from HMMS and MTSS with a math focus (video)

The Franklin School Committee met on Tuesday evening for about 2 hours and 40 minutes in a hybrid format; 2 members remote, the other 5 in Council Chambers.

They did get presentations from Horace Mann Middle School as well as Dr Tina Rogers and the math specialists. Photos of the presentations were captured as the presentations were not released publicly prior to the meeting and will be posted to the Schools page sometime during the week (usually).

Photo album of the HMMS presentation

https://photos.app.goo.gl/R2HWNdxF1QZ336bu9

Photo album of the MTSS and math specialists update

https://photos.app.goo.gl/SJVb1hE86jJ1N5RS9

My full notes and audio recording of the meeting will be available in a couple of days. In the meantime, the PDF of my notes captured via twitter can be found here ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v_BIifotc76d0Fp6Tb0Aqw-y2dWJM3nE/view?usp=share_link

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/gJn56-GpkQY?feature=share

28% of students in elementary grades received Tier 2 and or Tier 3 support in this schoolyear to date

Franklin Public Schools: Middle School Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert - Dec 7 at 6 PM

Horace Mann MS (@HMMSLightning) tweeted  Wed, Dec 07, 2022:

Happening TONIGHT! 

Good luck to all of our talented, hard-working Band, Chorus, and Orchestra members and ensemble directors! https://t.co/ssNzWdtCHj

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/HMMSLightning/status/1600474450310631424

Franklin Public Schools: Middle School Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert - Dec 7 at 6 PM

Horace Mann - great quote

"If an idiot were to tell you the same story every day for a year, you would end by believing it." ~ Horace Mann

 

Horace Mann - great quote

Other worthy Horace Mann quotes:

• "The highest service we can perform for others is to help them help themselves."
• "There is nothing so costly as ignorance."
• "When will society, like a mother, take care of all her children?"
• "There is not a good work which the hand of man has ever undertaken, which his heart has ever conceived, which does not require a good education for its helper."
• “Let us not be content to wait and see what will happen, but give us the determination to make the right things happen.”

Horace Mann Middle School "Books to go" open 11 to 1 Thursday

"#Summerreading makes a difference!  

If you need help finding a book, stop by Books to Go in the HMMS lobby Thursday 11a-1p."

Ms O'Leary has a brief video to promote reading during the summer

 

#Summerreading makes a difference! If you need help finding a book, stop by Books to Go in the HMMS lobby Thursday 11a-1p. pic.twitter.com/AtLETUlsho

— Horace Mann MS (@HMMSLightning) July 13, 2022

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/HMMSLightning/status/1547267299173928961

Horace Mann Middle School "Books to go" open 11 to 1 Thursday

“Day of Giving for Ukrainian Refugees” - April 13 - Horace Mann Middle School

“Day of Giving for Ukrainian Refugees” - April 13th - @HMMSLightning  Cash donations accepted on Wednesday April 13th at Horace Mann Middle School

More photos can be found with the post from Twitter:   https://twitter.com/CDonahue48/status/1512147420469248003 

“Day of Giving for Ukrainian Refugees” - April 13 - Horace Mann Middle School

Ruta Sepetys visits HMMS virtually

"Books, balloons, and @RutaSepetys. These @HMMSLightning kids and this extraordinary author filled the auditorium with *wonderful*. 

There aren't enough words for this day. It means so, so much. #IMustBetrayYou #letthemread @PenguinClass @unlikelybkstore "

https://t.co/x96dQz1iHy  (follow link for additional photos)

Ruta Sepetys visits HMMS virtually 

Shared from Twitter:   https://twitter.com/allinreading/status/1488935181692153859