Franklin Public Schools: District Newsletter - December 2022

Winter Break Message from Lucas, District highlights, School Committee Updates and more!

Franklin Public Schools District Newsletter December 2022 Food Services District Calendar School Committee Transportation 22-23 School Calendar Dec. 26 - Jan 2 Winter Break Jan. 13 - Early Release Day Jan 16 - MLK Jr. Day (No School) Access the 22-23 School Calendar  Happy Holidays! A Message from Lucas Giguere We wish our Franklin Public Schools families, faculty, and greater Franklin community a happy and healthy holiday for those who observe. For many, this time of year allows us to pause and honor our connection to our community, of which we are part of many. Over the past month, several students across the district have embraced the spirit of giving, kindness and connectivity; hosting toy and food drives to help impact families in and around town. Moments like this nurture our students as change makers and active community contributors! We look forward to ringing in the new year with you all as we return from Winter break on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. - Lucas Giguere Franklin Public Schools Superintendent   State House Visit Our 5th grade Oak acorns got the chance to make their mark during their tour of the State House this November. Special thanks to Senate President Karen Spilka, Senator Becca Rausch and Representative Jeff Roy for their warm welcome!   And the Award goes to... Congratulations to Coach Igoe on receiving the 2021-2022 Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Coach of the Year award! When coaching Girls Lacross, Coach Igoe sets the bar high for her student athletes and strives to support them as they grow as athletes and individuals. Panther nation is proud to have her! Channeling Creativity: Winter Art Show and Concerts! December was a busy month for our students enrolled in art or music programs. We held our annual district-wide Winter Art Show on December 6th that highlighted various forms of visual art our students have been working on throughout the year. Thank you to all who attended! In addition to our Winter Art Show, we held concerts for our musically talented students at Franklin High School, Horace Mann Middle, Annie Sullivan Middle, and Remington Middle. Nurturing the arts within our youth is important! We could not do it without the support of our Art, Music, Choir and Orchestra faculty and staff as well as family and community support for creative expression! Redistricting Analysis Update The School Committee and District has been meeting with the Redistricting Advisory Committee and Redistricting Analysis consultant (AppGeo) to craft scenarios to propose to the community in Spring 2023 prior to final recommendations to the School Committee. Any recommendations that may be approved by the School Committee will not go into effect during the 2022-2023 school year. The School Committee will continue to engage the public prior to reaching a final decision on any boundary adjustments, which will be addressed in the implementation plan for redistricting. To better outline the redistricting analysis process, we have created a webpage to update the community on our efforts. Learn more via our Redistricting Analysis page. New Student Application for ECDC The new student application is available for the 2023-2024 academic year at the Early Childhood Education Center Access the application here. Learn more about ECDC in this welcome presentation. From the School Committee Budget "Deep Dive" with the Finance Committee The Town's Finance Committee has been hosting regular "Deep Dives" into various departments. On December 7, 2022 the Franklin Public Schools presented a "deep dive" on the 2022-2023 FPS Budget. You can access the slideshow presentation here or watch the meeting recording via YouTube here.   Please join us for our next School Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7 PM Happy Holidays to our FPS Families, Faculty Staff and Franklin Community!   Franklin Public Schools www.franklinps.net

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Town of Franklin - December 2022 E-Newsletter

Support Small Business, Franklin Train Exhibit, FY23 Tax Rate, Events and more!

Subscribe for News December 2022 Edition Shop Local this Holiday Season! Think Franklin First When it's the thought that counts, be sure to Think Franklin First! With a Think Franklin First gift card you can give your favorite "'Franklinite" the flexibility of redeeming their card at over 40+ participating businesses, whilst shopping local! You can email, ship or pick up a card in person at Dean Bank to bundle with another gift! Buy a Think Franklin First Gift Card today in person at Dean Bank in Franklin or online here. Support Small Businesses! There are plenty of small businesses all around town! You're bound to find one that has the perfect gift. If you've already finished your holiday shopping, here are some ways you can still support local businesses... 1. Leave a Google or Yelp review for small businesses. 2. Follow and engage with their social media accounts. 3. Tell a friend about your favorite small business. Downtown Gift Guide The Franklin Downtown Partnership has created a fabulous Holiday Gift Guide to help shoppers find what they need! Franklin Police  Toy Drive The Holiday Toy Drive is back! The Franklin Police Department is collecting unopened and unwrapped toys for children of all ages. Toys can be dropped off in the bin in the lobby of the police station. Last year the FPD was able to donate toys to over 100 Franklin families and the Franklin Santa Foundation. Any donations are greatly appreciated! Lock your Cars! Franklin and other towns in the area have experienced an increase in thefts from motor vehicles. The majority of these thefts occur when cars are left outside and unlocked. We're asking all Franklin residents to secure their belongings and lock their cars every night to help prevent these crimes. Franklin Police Receive Accreditation Accreditation is a self-initiated process by which police agencies voluntarily strive to meet and maintain standards that have been established for the profession by the profession. The Mission of the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission is to ensure that the delivery of police services within the Commonwealth is at the highest level of professionalism and integrity. Resident Radar - News You Should Know DPW Reminder: Protect Your Pipes! The Winter Season is upon us, so please be prepared! If your house has a history of frozen pipes please let the water drip. Even if you've never had trouble in the past, you may want to consider it. Get tips and tricks for keeping your pipes from freezing here. Fate of the Tax Rate for FY2023 During the November 30th, 2022 Town Council meeting, the Council voted to approve the FY2023 tax rate at $12.58 per thousand of taxable value. This is a substantial decrease of $1.49 from FY2022 rate of $14.07 per thousand of taxable value. Reminder: Fall curbside yard waste collection will now run the week of December 5, 2022. Franklin Public Library Event Highlights! December 2,9,16 - Hot Cocoa and Coloring Join us from 2:30-4:30pm every Friday in December for a cozy and creative afternoon! December 7 - Library-wide Scavenger Hunt Assemble your team and take on the ultimate scavenger hunt in the library! Bring your family, or grab your friends, and meet us at 2pm to see how many items on our epic list your can find before time runs out! December 8 - "She's on the Case" An Evening with Mystery Writers Don't miss your chance to chat with critically acclaimed authors Sulari Gentill, Hank Phillippi Ryan, and Eva Jurczyk about some of their intriguing mysteries. This virtual event starts at 7pm, register here today. December 17 - Holiday Concert from NoteAble Blend Ready to get festive and maybe even sing along with a dynamic Women's Barbershop Chorus? Swing by at 3pm to experience NoteAble Blend; an energetic women's a cappella barbershop chorus that shares a passion for singing, a support of friendship, a love for teaching and promoting the art of barbershop music, and a desire to contribute to the local artistic community through musical expression. Library Hours The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am-8pm., Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm, and Sunday 1:30pm - 5pm.The library will be closing at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 23, and Saturday, December 24 for Christmas Eve. The library will also be closing at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 31 for New Year's Eve. The library will be closed on Sunday, December 25 and Monday, December 26 for Christmas (observed). Library Calendar of Events - December 2022 Veterans' Services Veterans' Services December 7 – Veterans Monthly Coffee Social – 10am at the Senior Center featuring a holiday musical performance by the Franklin Silvertones! December 7 – National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 8 – Veterans' Resume Writing Workshop – will be held from 11am-1pm. The Tune It Out guitar lessons program for veterans meets on Tuesdays at 5:30pm at the Senior Center. There is no charge for lessons and no guitar experience is required! Contact the Veterans' Services Office at 508-613-1315 or access their department page to learn more. Now Boarding: The 'Train Town Franklin' Exhibit Beginning December 18, 2022 the Franklin Historical Museum will exhibit the first in a series of annual dioramas entitled, "Train Town Franklin"- which will feature a Historical Exact replica of the area around the train depot, circa 1932, a time when the rhythm of the daily trains set the pace for a small New England Town - and news from 'down at the depot' was the news everyone wanted to hear! Young and old will be captivated by this miniature look at "the way we used to be". The structures in this exhibit are built to exact scale from photographs and films taken from that period. Franklin native, and former Town Council Chair, Scott Mason utilizes his historical knowledge and model building skills to bring this exhibit to life! The exhibit will run through February 5, 2023 and will be open to the public every Saturday 10am- 1pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm with the exception of holidays. Town of Franklin Calendar Keep up with meetings, departments & committees. The schedule and links can be found on our website calendar. Keep up with all things culture in Franklin! Arts, theater, dining, live music & more! Find out what's happening in town! Visit our website! Talk Franklin: Podcast from the TA's Office Subscribe to our Town podcast and listen to bi-weekly episodes detailing town news and updates. Town of Franklin 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 (508) 520-4949   Visit our Website

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