"app also gives parents the ability to control a child’s contact list"

At the Joint PCC meeting on Monday, they was a discussion on the use of mobile devices by children and how parents could or should handle these situations. I came home to find this article in my radar. It is share worthy.

"Facebook today (12/4/17) announced a new version of its Messenger chat app designed for children ages six to 12. Called Messenger Kids, the new app does not require a Facebook account — due to federal law, users under the age of 13 cannot legally sign up for Facebook. Rather, parents are able to manage a child’s Messenger Kids app from their Facebook account, controlling which friends and family members the child is able to contact. Facebook is launching the app today in preview with a limited rollout on iOS. 

Facebook says it’s going to great lengths to make sure the app does not come off as exploitative. “There are no ads in Messenger Kids and your child's information isn't used for ads. It is free to download and there are no in-app purchases,” the company writes in a blog post. Facebook says Messenger Kids is also designed to be compliant with the Children's Online Privacy and Protection Act, or COPPA. That’s the federal law that protects underage children from exploitation online, and it’s the reason so many online services require children be 13 years of age or older in order to sign up. Facebook says the new app is only available in the US, with plans to expand its availability beyond iOS to the Amazon App Store and Google Play Store in the coming months."

You can continue reading the full article on The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/4/16725494/facebook-messenger-kids-app-launch-ios-iphone-preview

A messaging app for kids ages 6 to 12 to chat with friends and family (image from The Verge article)

 Just because they can doesn't mean they should.

Reminder: Cultural Festival Application Deadline Extended to March 17

The deadline has been extended to March 17! Maybe the luck of the Irish are in your favor ... submit your application today!

 
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017. 

The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.

To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.

• Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM March 17, 2017

The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html

Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

Cultural Festival Application Deadline Extended to March 17

The deadline has been extended to March 17! Maybe the luck of the Irish are in your favor ... submit your application today!

 
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017. 

The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.

To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.

• Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM March 17, 2017

Franklin - Arts Happen Here!

The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html

Attention: Franklin Area Sophomores in high school

It’s that time of year again and The Rotary Club of Franklin is interested in community leadership, not only for today but for tomorrow as well.

For this reason, Rotary District 7910 will conduct the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference at Fitchburg State University on June 23-25, 2017. The program will be staffed by carefully selected counselors and Rotary leaders.

The Rotary Club of Franklin

Our objective is to offer outstanding high school sophomores an opportunity to live, work and interact together in an atmosphere of friendly competition. Also, we provide them with a program designed to challenge them to utilize and improve their skills and accept the responsibilities of leadership. Much of the students’ time will be structured with programs including interactive Leadership Labs, exciting guest speakers, and challenging mental and physical activities that will provide them with a chance to excel amongst and with their peers. The greatest benefit may come from sharing this experience with the more than 150 other outstanding young men and women selected from schools and organizations through Rotary District 7910 in Central Massachusetts.

Our Rotary Club is asking your help to spread the word to the young men and women who will benefit most from this experience. They will be selected by the Franklin Rotary first for leadership potential, second for good citizenship, third for their desire to attend the Conference and fourth for scholarship. These characteristics are listed in that order so that latent leaders are not overlooked because of grades. They are extremely important to keep in mind to ensure the success of the student’s experience and the entire program.

The only requirement is that in order to be nominated, the individual must be a student who is currently a Sophomore in high school and in the Franklin area. We send children to RYLA from Bellingham High, Franklin High, King Philip High, Medway High and Tri-County High. 

Applications should be made e-mailed to Julie Rougeau at jrougeau@comcast.net no later than March 3, 2017. 

Our club’s RYLA Selection Committee will then conduct interviews and select the students we will sponsor for RYLA.  

For more information about RYLA or Rotary, visit us online at http://www.ryla7910.org/

The student application 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczai1HLWotVWZTdV9oQXY0UW1qaVZDNm95LXJN

A flyer that describes RYLA

Submit your application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017. 

The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.

To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.

• Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM February 28, 2017

The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html

Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

Would you like to present or perform at the Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival?

The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017. 

The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.

To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.

Please see the information attached regarding the Schedule of Events. There are three separate applications on the Cultural District Website: 

1. Performers/Music
2. Visual Artists 
3. Culinary Arts

Please select the application that best fits your presentation.

If you have any questions/concerns, please contact the Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee at: FranklinCulturalDistrict@gmail.com

Completed applications must be received by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2017 to be considered. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017

Cover letter (includes draft schedule of events)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczVG9STXVFVHFRWjQ

Performers/Music Application
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczbVRJLUIxcy1XUmc

Visual Artists Application
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczU2dTbnA4c0dXeFk

Culinary Arts Application
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczMUlEWC1weFg5eWM

BFCCPS Enrollment Applications Now Available

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Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School If you need this document translated, please contact the front office. The Benjamin Franklin Classical   Charter Public School BFCCPS is a regional public school for students in Kindergarten through Grade Eight located in Franklin, Massachusetts. Our school mission is based on supporting our parents as the Primary Educators of their children, infusing Character Education into our daily curriculum, and encouraging students to plan, implement and participate in Community Service activities.     Central to our commitment to the education of the whole child, BFCCPS offers strong programs in the visual and performing arts as well as foreign languages. Our students are offered rich, meaningful technological experiences within their classrooms, all while offering a vigorous Classical Education Curriculum. BFCCPS offers a full range of Special Education and ELL Services. Academic Support including homework club and lunchtime tutoring is available. For additional information provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for English Language Learners and students with disabilities in public charter schools, please read our official Right to Attend Notice.       Transportation for families that reside in Franklin is provided by the Franklin Transportation Department. Access to a regional transportation program is available to all students who reside outside of Franklin but still within our region. Stops are currently available in Bellingham, Medway, Milford, Norfolk, Plainville, Walpole and Wrentham. Applications Now Available! Applications for the 2017-2018 school year are now available. You can apply online, download an application or pick up a copy in the front office.  We are also more than happy to mail an application to your home, please contact us for assistance at 508-541-3434. Our complete enrollment policy can be found here. Please note that applications are due by no later than 4pm on February 14th, 2017. Late applications will not be accepted. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance. Joanne Basile BFCCPS Marketing Coordintor jbasile@bfccps.org    Four information Sessions will be held this year. Interested families are invited to join us at one of these events to learn more about BFCCPS. Building tours will be offered at the conclusion of the two events which will be held at our school.  Attendance at these events is purely optional and no RSVP is required to attend. January 18, 2017 Walpole Public Library 143 School Street 6:30 - 8:30 PM January 21, 2017 BFCCPS 10AM - noon February 4, 2017 Milford Town Library 80 Spruce Street 10-11 AM February 11, 2017 BFCCPS 10AM - noon

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, 201 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by jbasile@bfccps.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Another affordable house is available for Franklin residents

Another affordable house is available for Franklin residents. The application details can be found here:  http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Admin/5%20Marks%20Way/





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5 Marks Way, Franklin, MA

Now accepting applications for Newcomers 2016 Craft Fair!

The 43rd Annual Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, at the Tri-County Regional Vocational High School in Franklin, MA. Our craft fair is a tradition for the Town of Franklin and several local charities benefit from the funds raised by this annual event.

We are now accepting applications for our 2016 Craft Fair! If you would like to be considered for this year’s fair, please send in your application by the due date of July 1st. Please note that our craft fair is for HAND MADE items only, no resale vendors please! To apply, download our Craft Fair Application and Contract 2016.

Please review the Contract for Exhibit Space carefully and keep it for your records. We ask that you mail your completed and signed Application for Exhibit Space with your check or money order and the following high-quality photographs:

• At least one of your exhibit/display booth showing your current major & minor craft
• At least one of you at work creating your current major craft
• At least one high-quality close-up picture of your current major and minor craft

Only applications submitted with the above information will be accepted and juried. All items must be handmade and no vendors will be allowed. If you would like us to return your photographs and other promotional materials, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with enough postage to cover the cost to mail them. If you do not provide an envelope with sufficient postage, we will not be able to return them to you.

For further information, please contact craftfair@franklinnewcomers.com

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

Craft Fair Application and Contract 2016

2nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Performance Opportunities Application

The Performance Opportunities Application for the second annual Franklin Cultural District Festival is now available. 

This year the festival will run for four days: Wednesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 30. 

Opening Ceremonies will be on the Franklin Town Common and the Closing Ceremonies will be at THE BLACK BOX. 

Saturday's Festival will happen at THE BLACK BOX, both inside and outside (under a covered tent).

Take a moment to look at the application. Responses are due no later than Monday, May 23. 

If you have questions, please email us at
franklinculturaldistrict@gmail.com


Thank you,

The Franklin Cultural District Festival Steering Committee

2nd Annual Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here! - July 27 - July 30