| The Library of Congress, in collaboration with educational organizations, today announced the launch of two new web- and mobile-based applications related to Congress and civics for use in K-12 classrooms.
The two new civics interactives are:
For more information:
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Thursday, September 13, 2018
Library of Congress Launches New Set of Educational Apps
Monday, January 15, 2018
Friendly Reminder: School Start Times Advisory Committee applications due Jan 17
Franklin has started out on the right foot by inviting you, the stakeholders, to participate in the discussion and study to "study the feasibility of adjusting school start times in Franklin based on current research related to children and sleep."
You have likely heard that the Boston Public Schools attempted to take a systematic, yes, using a mathematical algorithm to develop school start times. The team was highly qualified but as the news has been touting left out conversations with all the stakeholders until after the new start times were developed. The Boston school start times implementation has now been canceled.
What does the timeline for the Advisory Committee look like?
Hello
The purpose of the School Start Times Advisory Committee will be to study the feasibility of adjusting school start times in Franklin based on current research related to children and sleep. The Advisory Committee will be considering any proposed changes within the local context. Representatives from the Advisory Committee will present their findings and possible recommendations for the School Committee to consider. Changes to school start times, if any, are to be decided by the Franklin School Committee.
The commitment for this committee is expected to be two meetings per month, most likely in the evenings. The committee is planned for the 2018 calendar year, with a presentation to School Committee planned for January, 2019. All activities of this committee will be subject to the Open Meeting Law.
If you would like to apply to be a member of the Advisory Committee, please fill out this form. The deadline to complete this form is Wednesday January 17, 2018 at 5 PM. Appointment of committee members by School Committee is scheduled to be made at the January 23, 2018 School Committee meeting.
Click on this link to apply: https://goo.gl/forms/stAh38Ok8637KwkG2
Thank you,
Franklin Public Schools
http://www.startschoollater.net/news-archives.html
The Boston School Superintendent statement on canceling the start times change (subscription may be required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/12/22/read-statement-from-tommy-chang-new-start-times/1gEkL1rxYy7M5JW3j08uwN/story.html
The Boston Globe article on canceling the start times change (subscription may be required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/12/22/boston-schools-boss-halts-plan-change-school-start-times/Z0pAKKcF3ggCL0mkgeBPiM/story.html
The Boston Globe article on the algorithm used to calculate the start time hours and resulting bus schedules (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2017/12/22/don-blame-algorithm-for-doing-what-boston-school-officials-asked/lAsWv1Rfwqmq6Jfm5ypLmJ/story.html
You have likely heard that the Boston Public Schools attempted to take a systematic, yes, using a mathematical algorithm to develop school start times. The team was highly qualified but as the news has been touting left out conversations with all the stakeholders until after the new start times were developed. The Boston school start times implementation has now been canceled.
It will be different in Franklin. The stakeholders will be at the table first to study, review, discuss, and ultimately "present their findings and possible recommendations for the School Committee to consider."
What does the timeline for the Advisory Committee look like?
- Applications accepted through Jan 17, 2018
- Committee appointments approved by School Committee at Jan 23, 2018 meeting
- Advisory Committee starts work in Feb 2018
- Meet approximately twice a month (one full group meeting, one subcommittee meeting), exact times and schedules TBD
- Present recommendation to School Committee January 2019
You have several options:
- Sign up to take part as a member of the Advisory Committee (sign up info below)
- Participate in as many of the public meetings there will be to observe and have your say (meeting schedule TBD)
- Follow along as Franklin Matters reports on the meetings and progress of the Advisory Committee (subscribe via email to ensure you get all the info http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/welcome.html)
I would encourage you to consider the first and second options. You can then also help to craft and add to the reporting on the third option.
The conversation about to begin will help Franklin prepare for what it will look like in 2028. What is 2028? The 250th anniversary of its founding.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/11/what-will-franklin-be-like-in-2028.html
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| school start times would likely change the bus schedules. Boston attempted to save money that way. What will happen in Franklin remains to be seen. |
Hello
The purpose of the School Start Times Advisory Committee will be to study the feasibility of adjusting school start times in Franklin based on current research related to children and sleep. The Advisory Committee will be considering any proposed changes within the local context. Representatives from the Advisory Committee will present their findings and possible recommendations for the School Committee to consider. Changes to school start times, if any, are to be decided by the Franklin School Committee.
The commitment for this committee is expected to be two meetings per month, most likely in the evenings. The committee is planned for the 2018 calendar year, with a presentation to School Committee planned for January, 2019. All activities of this committee will be subject to the Open Meeting Law.
If you would like to apply to be a member of the Advisory Committee, please fill out this form. The deadline to complete this form is Wednesday January 17, 2018 at 5 PM. Appointment of committee members by School Committee is scheduled to be made at the January 23, 2018 School Committee meeting.
Click on this link to apply: https://goo.gl/forms/stAh38Ok8637KwkG2
Thank you,
Franklin Public Schools
Additional Resources
an archive of school start times articleshttp://www.startschoollater.net/news-archives.html
The Boston School Superintendent statement on canceling the start times change (subscription may be required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/12/22/read-statement-from-tommy-chang-new-start-times/1gEkL1rxYy7M5JW3j08uwN/story.html
The Boston Globe article on canceling the start times change (subscription may be required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/12/22/boston-schools-boss-halts-plan-change-school-start-times/Z0pAKKcF3ggCL0mkgeBPiM/story.html
The Boston Globe article on the algorithm used to calculate the start time hours and resulting bus schedules (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2017/12/22/don-blame-algorithm-for-doing-what-boston-school-officials-asked/lAsWv1Rfwqmq6Jfm5ypLmJ/story.html
This was originally posted Dec 24, 2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
"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.
https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/4/16725494/facebook-messenger-kids-app-launch-ios-iphone-preview
Just because they can doesn't mean they should.
"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
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/57825747/facebook_messenger_kids_screenshot_1.0.png "A messaging app for kids ages 6 to 12 to chat with friends and family") |
Just because they can doesn't mean they should.
Friday, March 10, 2017
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
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| Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival |
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
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.
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
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
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| 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.
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/
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.
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| 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
Friday, February 10, 2017
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.
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
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
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| Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival |
Monday, January 9, 2017
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:
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.
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
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:
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.
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| 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
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
BFCCPS Enrollment Applications Now Available
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Saturday, September 3, 2016
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/
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/024B202A-000F8513
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/024B202A-000F8513
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| 5 Marks Way, Franklin, MA |
Monday, June 6, 2016
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:
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
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
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| Franklin Newcomers and Friends |
Craft Fair Application and Contract 2016
Thursday, May 5, 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
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
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| 2nd Annual Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here! - July 27 - July 30 |
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