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Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council 355 East Central St. Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 US Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. |
“No Strings Attached” |
Franklin Middle School Footlighters present You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown |
"After last Tuesday’s heavy rain storms, Horace Mann Middle School officials are assessing water damage done to the stage and music department.
“During those heavy rains and flash flooding, the interior courtyard at Horace Mann became flooded with water due to a clogged drain,” Franklin Superintendent Sara Ahern said during the Tuesday School Committee meeting
A large amount of water seeped into the school, settling in the pit of the auditorium, she said. The water flooded the stage and seeped into the entrance to the band room, as these were the lowest points.
“It didn’t extend beyond into the office areas or classroom hallways because of that depression in the floor,” she said."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
The interior courtyard of Horace Mann Middle School lit up for the FHS All Night Party in 2016 but the source of the blocked drain and water leak |
"During a routine check of the 12 public water wells in Franklin this week, one was flagged as containing a low level of the bacteria E. coli.
The Department of Public Works emphasized that the well has been shut off to the public supply and that it is actively working to fix the issue. Water well No. 2 was taken offline and water to the affected areas has been diverted to other mains for now.
Human or animal wastes can cause E. coli contamination of water supplies. Microbes in the fecal matter can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches or other symptoms and may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
In a statement, the town said there is no emergency and no need to boil water before cooking or drinking."
Franklin Residents: Drinking Water Notice from The Department of Public Works |
27 Franklin Middle School Music Students perform with the Massachusetts Jr. Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra |
"The expectations of middle school are daunting enough without the added challenges for students with learning disabilities. Students who have difficulty with reading skills and comprehension find themselves at a disadvantage that has repercussions academically and socially.
Fortunately, Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin, Massachusetts, has Erin O’Leary and Mary Cotillo, affectionately known by their students as “The Crazy Reading Ladies.” Erin is a reading specialist who provides intensive reading instruction while Mary is the assistant principal and a former 8th grade English Language Arts teacher who cultivates a schoolwide community of readers and literacy.
In a recently published Bookshare blog series, Erin and Mary share their wildly successful techniques and philosophy on removing barriers and getting reluctant readers to succeed."Continue reading the article online https://benetech.org/teach-reading-skills/
Erin O’Leary and Mary Cotillo, affectionately known by their students as “The Crazy Reading Ladies" |
Voices of Franklin: Simon - "Today was about being positive and hopeful" |
Jazz Cafe - Feb 2 |
Watch Sara Ahern @saraeahern being interviewed by John O'Sullivan @The_app_guide https://t.co/NpHFP1nnu3 #edtech #MAedtech pic.twitter.com/b3znwYKT4s— MassCUE (@masscue) December 9, 2017
"Today wood carvers from the Franklin Senior Center visited students at the Horace Mann Middle School. The talent is amazing !
The conversation between the generations was priceless.Take a look at some of the photos-you will be amazed"
"A recent investigation into potential mold at the Horace Mann Middle School came up negative for any mold spore.
AcuHealth Inc. conducted the inspection and testing on Nov. 9. They conducted visual, air, and wall cavity tests all of which indicated there was no mold in the building.
The report, released earlier this week, also says there’s no water damage, visible mold growth, or discernable odor. Air quality numbers were normal, and no action was recommended from AcuHealth.
The concerns arose from members of the Horace Mann Middle School community that became suspicious of mold development. The suspicions partially stem from a period of time where the structure was openly exposed to the elements."
Horace Mann-Oak St Complex entrance |
"A line of senior citizens filed into a spare room at the senior center on Friday afternoon, gripping their dysfunctional phones and tablets with one hand and greeting a Horace Mann middle school student with the other.
As part of a bi-weekly club organized by the Horace Mann School, students come to the senior center to spread their tech knowledge to some of the less-savvy, older generation of iPhone and Android users.
The advantages of the program, according to teacher and coordinator Colleen Donahue, comes from both ends. Though fixing their devices is the main purpose, it’s the relationships that are built that create the most impact.
“The kids get to have conversations with adults that they wouldn’t normally see, and the adults get to come hang out with kids,” Donahue said. “One time last year we had a woman who had no grandchildren, and this was, like, the highlight of her week.”
Horace Mann Middle School and Oak St Elementary share the complex on Oak St with ECDC (behind these buildings) |
the Horace Mann statue stands to welcome folks to downtown Franklin |
"Four years after the Boston Marathon terror attack, Bill Richard continues to share his son’s message of peace and kindness.
The attack, which took place near the finish line of the race on April 15, 2013, killed three people - including Bill’s son Martin - and injured at least 264. The attack involved two pressure cooker bombs placed on Boylston Street that detonated 12 seconds apart.
“We were in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Richard said Monday at Horace Mann Middle School. “We lost Martin, people were hurt, and hundreds of people are still dealing with their injuries today.”
A year after the loss of his eight-year-old son, Richard created the Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation Inc., to honor and preserve the memory of his son and his message to the world: “No more hurting people. Peace.”
"Change has been a constant in Franklin’s downtown neighborhood, but its place as an active center of town life hasn’t changed.
The area - largely defined by the triangle formed by Main, Emmons and West Central streets - boasts an MBTA commuter rail station, a museum and the town fire department, as well as a mix of restaurants, retailers and organizations.
The downtown’s current look is no accident - it’s the product of a continuing effort to make the area more friendly for those who wish to come by and wander. The downtown transformed during a two-year overhaul - a “streetscape” project - that changed the traffic pattern on several streets from one-way to two-way, among other improvements."
Horace Mann MIddle School on a bright and sunny summer day |
Horace Mann birthplace monument in Franklin |
Horace Mann gravesite, North Burial Ground in Providence, RI |
the new statue is in place and ready to be unveiled on Sunday |