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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Erin shares a middle school reading update (video & audio)
FM #1598 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1598 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Erin O’Leary, FMS Reading Specialist. We recorded this conversation virtually on Friday, November 14, 2025.
We cover the following in our conversation
Success of the middle school program “Meet Me in the Middle.”
Virtual visiting author series though The Unlikely Story bookstore
Culling the middle school library collection, Amazon wish list TBD
“Content in context”
The recording runs about 30 minutes
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1598-fps-middle-school-reading-update-11-14-25/Video link -> https://youtu.be/bNKJKKVqkvU?
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Erin O’Leary email address -> olearye@franklinps.net
Meet Me in the Middle info page -> https://www.franklinps.net/o/hmms/article/2230185
Instagram posts referenced:
Library ready to open -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DRLNrqSCXoy/
Book trailers -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKcERxEnXi/
Middle School reading wish list -> https://bookshop.org/wishlists/79f98bd86f715dae8789b3296edd63ebd92ef1ea
Tom Asacker -> https://tomasacker.com/ his book “Sandbox Wisdom” is the source of the “content in context” story that you heard
https://www.amazon.com/Sandbox-Wisdom-Tom-Asacker/dp/1497554977//humanfactormarke
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| Erin shares a middle school reading update (video & audio) |
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Please help local students start the school year properly!
The Franklin Food Pantry is collecting new school supplies to give kids the tools and confidence they need to succeed in the classroom. Your donation of pencils, crayons, folders, notebooks, and more can make a huge difference.
Amazon Wish List https://bit.ly/45k2lfV
Send your donation directly to The Pantry via our Amazon Wish List https://bit.ly/45k2lfV
or drop off your donation in the purple bin on The Pantry's loading dock, 341 W Central St. in Franklin, MA
Thank you for helping us set students up for success!
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Santa Foundation has shared their Top Ten wish list items for teens
Your donations can provide essential items and thoughtful gifts that show these young people they are loved and valued.
If you can contribute, please consider donating to our holiday drive by shopping our Amazon Wishlist and choosing an item flagged highest/high priority. Together, we can spread joy and hope this season!
Thank you for your support!


