Showing posts with label high school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label high school. Show all posts

Friday, November 10, 2023

Reminder: Virtual Youth Town Hall on Monday Night, Nov 12 scheduled by Senator Rausch


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Virtual Youth Town Hall

A quick reminder for 8th grade and high school students to please join me and my team at our virtual Youth Town Hall this coming Monday, November 13 at 7pm


This Youth Town Hall is a unique opportunity for young people in our district to discuss their top-of-mind issues directly with me and my staff. This not only provides a real opportunity for youth to engage in the democratic process, but also helps to inform my legislative work.

 


When: Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7pm
Where: Zoom | REGISTER HERE

This event is open exclusively to 8th grade and high school students living or studying in Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, and Wrentham.

Know any students interested in politics or community engagement? Please invite them! If you have any questions, please email Aidan Doherty, District Director, at aidan.doherty@masenate.gov

Yours in service,  ​

 
Senator Becca Rausch   

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

Attention Middle and High Schoolers the sign up for the Food Elves is open

Middle and high schoolers! Join the 75 students who have already registered for The Food Elves-our largest fundraiser of the year! 

Last year we had over 200 Food Elves, we're about 1/3 of the way there. Let's make this our biggest year yet!

This is a fun and easy way to make the holidays brighter for our neighbors in need.

Click the link below to find out more and to sign up today:

Attention Middle and High Schoolers the sign up for the Food Elves is open
Attention Middle and High Schoolers the sign up for the Food Elves is open 

Thursday, October 5, 2023

MIAA reminder on growing trend of scams posing as legitimate sporting events

Thank you to @boston25 and the Better Business Bureau for the story on the growing trend of scams posing as legitimate video streams of events.

Be sure to look for links from official school accounts, the MIAA or NFHS Network. "Check before you click." 
https://t.co/SWSDpGF1My

Shared from -> https://t.co/276vwiAuH1

MIAA reminder on growing trend of scams posing as legitimate sporting events
MIAA reminder on growing trend of scams posing as legitimate sporting events

Friday, September 29, 2023

Middle, high school, & college students can sign up to join the Franklin Food Elves this season

Join the Franklin Food Elves to raise funds for the Franklin Food Pantry! Your participation helps ensure that our neighbors have a brighter holiday season! All funds raised will purchase fresh produce, a variety of proteins, groceries, personal care items, and household cleaning products.

In 2022, more than 240 middle, high school, and college students raised more than $93,000 for The Pantry through the Food Elves Campaign! Our wonderful Food Elves solicited funds in their neighborhoods and through crowdfunding to give their neighbors some holiday cheer.

The deadline to register as an in-person Food Elf is November 8, 2023.
The deadline to register as an online Food Elf is November 30, 2023.

What does it take to be a Food Elf? https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Food-Elves-FAQ-2023.pdf

Middle, high school, & college students can sign up to join the Franklin Food Elves this season
Middle, high school, & college students can sign up to join the Franklin Food Elves this season

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

School Committee hears of summer learning, approves MOU with Cafeteria workers (video)

The School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The Franklin TV video is available for replay. For their second meeting in a row, they accomplished business (including an Executive Session) in under an hour. 


 

an update on summer learning was shared
an update on summer learning was shared


Sunday, July 16, 2023

Globe All Scholastics for Spring 2023

The Globe salutes the region's best high school athletes and coaches in eight spring sports. Click on each sport to read about the honorees. Find the All-Scholastics section in print on Sunday, July 16.

Athletes of the Year - Baseball

Alfred Mucciarone
DIVISION 1: FRANKLIN | SENIOR
The right-hander was Franklin’s next dominant ace, recording a 1.24 ERA with 102 strikeouts in 67 innings for the Division 1 finalists. Mucciarone was the Hockomock MVP, had a 19-3 career record, and will pitch at UMass Lowell.

All-scholastics

Austin Campbell
FRANKLIN | JUNIOR
A breakout season saw the lefty finish 9-0, strike out 91 batters over 59 innings, and forge a 1.06 ERA during a 23-4 season for the Division 1 state finalists. The Hockomock All-Star plays summer ball for GBG.

Honorable mention

Henry DiGiorgio, junior, Franklin

Athletes of the Year - Boys Lacrosse

All-scholastics

Luke Davis
FRANKLIN | SENIOR
Franklin’s dynamic offense featured three All-American selections, and Davis led the charge with a program-record 141 points (83 goals, 58 assists) and a program-record 138 career assists. The Hockomock League MVP will play at Boston University.

Honorable mention

Justin Alexander, senior, Franklin
Jayden Consigli, senior, Franklin
Tyler Sacchetti, senior, Franklin

Athletes of the Year - Girls Lacrosse

All-scholastics

Kaitlyn Carney
FRANKLIN | SENIOR
The James Madison-bound Carney finished with 68 goals, 43 assists, and 101 draw controls and earned USA Lacrosse All-American honors. A two-time Hockomock All-Star, she helped guide the Panthers to the Division 1 semifinals.

Katie Peterson
FRANKLIN | SENIOR
Peterson powered the Panthers to the Division 1 semifinals, finishing the year with 65 goals, 40 assists, and 115 draw controls. The Hockomock League MVP and USA Lacrosse All-American was named the Franklin High Scholar Athlete of the Year.

Athletes of the Year - Girls Outdoor Track

Sarah Dumas
DIVISION 1: FRANKLIN | JUNIOR
The multi-talented junior won the pentathlon in dominant fashion at the Division 1 meet (3,335 points) and the Meet of Champions (3,341). She finished second at nationals (3,518). Individually, she also won the 100 hurdles at the Meet of Champions (14.37).

All-scholastics

Elizabeth Hopkins
FRANKLIN | JUNIOR
The school record holder in the javelin, Hopkins was the Division 1 (131-0) and Meet of Champions (131-2) winner in the event. She has a 4.58 GPA, is in the National Math Honor Society, and plays the cello.


 
FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School schedules High School Fair - Sep 20

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is pleased to announce the return of our High School Fair which will be held on September 20 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the BFCCPS Learning Commons located at 500 Financial Park. 

The event is open to 8th grade students both at BFCCPS and from local schools as well. Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany all students for the duration of the event.

Students are invited to pick up brochures and applications, ask about fall open house dates and speak directly with representatives and current students of the schools that will be in attendance.

Families, please submit this form to let us know if you will be attending.  https://forms.gle/C6vXp6XfnQCHAj9R7

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School schedules High School Fair - Sep 20
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School schedules High School Fair - Sep 20



Shared from the Charter School page -> 

Friday, June 16, 2023

You're Invited: Graduating High School: Financial Adulting 101 Webinar – June 20, 2023 @ 3 pm ET/12 pm PT


Graduating High School: Financial Adulting 101 Webinar consumer.gov

Do you know a recent (or soon to be) high school graduate? Whether they're planning to go off to college in the fall, have a job lined up, or are still figuring out their next steps, there are some Adulting 101 basics that can help along the way. In this 30-minute webinar, we'll talk about understanding credit, how they can protect themselves from identity theft, and how to spot and avoid scams.

To join the webinar on June 20, 2023 @ 3pm ET/12pm PT:

Can't make the 6/20 webinar? We'll be offering another session on Thursday, June 22nd at 12pm ET/9am PT. 

Thank You,

FTC's Division of Consumer and Business Education

You're Invited: Graduating High School: Financial Adulting 101 Webinar
You're Invited: Graduating High School: Financial Adulting 101 Webinar

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Attention High School Seniors: Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program for 2023

The Knights of Columbus 1847 St Mary Parish Franklin is accepting applications for The Robert Simmler PGK, Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council Scholarships. They are offering two scholarships; one in the sum of $3000 and the second a $1000 scholarship. 

The applicants must be a registered member of St Mary’s Parish in Franklin, and must be graduating from High School in Spring 2023 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2 or 4 year college/university. All interested applicants please submit a completed scholarship application postmarked on or before the application deadline of March 24, 2023.

The application form is available from the banner on the St Mary parish website www.stmarysfranklin.org  or on the Knights of Columbus website https://www.kofc1847.org/ .  

Please fill in ALL information accurately and clearly, and then submit the completed application to 
Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 1847 
St Mary’s Parish c/o Michael Swan 
38 Madison Ave 
Franklin MA 02038
The scholarship recipients will receive payment upon completion of their 1st semester of studies and upon proof of enrollment in the 2nd semester.

If more information is needed please contact Mike Swan: 508-404-4792 



2023 Application Instructions ->

Attention High School Seniors: Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program 2023
Attention High School Seniors: Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program 2023

Monday, February 27, 2023

Hey, middle & high schoolers, become an umpire and earn some $$$ with Franklin MA Youth Baseball


🚨CALLING MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOLERS🚨

FYBO is seeking energetic umpires FOR PAY to be utilized on FLEXIBLE schedule during the 2023 Season!

Interested in learning more⬇️
 
https://t.co/Y5m3NoNeqN or franklinyouthbaseball.com/umpire

Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/Qkk0P3AIXR

Hey, middle & high schoolers, become an umpire and earn some $$$ with Franklin MA Youth Baseball
Hey, middle & high schoolers, become an umpire and earn some $$$ with Franklin MA Youth Baseball  

Friday, January 13, 2023

New book club for LGBTQ middle & high school students at Escape into Fiction - Jan 26 at 6 PM

"A new book club is coming to #EscapeIntoFictionBookstore!

Thursday 1/26/23 at 6 PM

First #book will be Heartstopper #1

This group is geared for all #lgbtq middle school and high school students, and those who are #lgbtqally"
shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CnUOX0ZrsCC/

New book club for LGBTQ middle & high school students at Escape into Fiction - Jan 26 at 6 PM
New book club for LGBTQ middle & high school students at Escape into Fiction - Jan 26 at 6 PM

Friday, October 14, 2022

Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting Oct 11, 2022 (audio recording)

FM #862 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 862 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022. The meeting was conducted in the Council Chambers with one member remote so a roll call vote was recorded every time where needed. 


School Committee Chair Denise Spencer opens the meeting at 7:00 PM. 


Key items on the agenda

Legislator of the Year Award presented by MASC to Senator Becca Rausch

Improvement plan presentations and discussion for 

  • Middle schools (Horace Mann, Remington, & Annie Sullivan)

  • Franklin High School

MASC resolutions reviewed & voted on as amended

Creation of a Redistricting Advisory Council approved


The show notes contain a link to the full agenda and to my notes & photos captured via Twitter during the meeting. 


The recording runs about three hours, thirty minutes, so let’s listen to the Franklin School Committee on Oct 11, 2022. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-862-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-10-11-22



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School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 


Meeting agenda doc 

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_10-11-22.pdf

 

Meeting packet folder

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-11-2022-school-committee-meeting-packet

 

My notes captured via Twitter and compiled into one PDF doc ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DF-bRWLpEwNeNeWGFvngIjQYWtSnn8Ov/view?usp=sharing


Photos from the meeting (mostly screen shots of the presentations not yet posted to the packet folder)  https://photos.app.goo.gl/SMsQcCJmzJFKzqwNA 


YouTube video replay for this meeting ->   https://youtu.be/Aj7BugMBAQg


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Legislator of the Year Award presented by MASC to Senator Becca Rausch
Legislator of the Year Award presented by MASC to Senator Becca Rausch

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda for Oct 11, 2022

 Franklin School Committee
October 11, 2022 -7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers


Call to Order Ms. Spencer
Pledge of Allegiance 
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Ms. Spencer
C. Payroll Ms. Stokes
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. 2021 MASC Legislator of the Year Award
B. 6-12 School Improvement Plans
 
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. FPS Middle School Improvement Plans
I recommend approval of the Middle School Improvement Plans as presented.
B. FPS High School Improvement Plan
I Recommend approval of the High School Improvement Plan as presented.
C. Policy - 1st Reading
I recommend moving policy JICH - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug use by students to a second reading as discussed.
D. MASC Resolutions
I recommend approval of the following resolutions:
1. Regarding Sanctuary Laws for Transgender Students
2. To Increase the Maximum Balance Allowed by the Special Education Reserve Fund
3. Membership of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
4. Preserving Local Governance of Massachusetts Schools
5. Personal Financial Literacy Education
6. Establishment of a Regional School Assessment Reserve Fund
E. Redistricting Sub Committee
I recommend the establishment of a “Redistricting Advisory Committee” to the School Committee as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. none

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your September 27, 2022 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $225.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment as detailed.
C. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1100.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

IX Adjournment

Meeting agenda doc with remote connection info

Meeting packet folder

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda for Oct 11, 2022
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda for Oct 11, 2022