Attention Middle and High School Students: Join Pantry Elves and Help Raise Funds for the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food and household necessities, invites middle and high school students to volunteer for the Pantry Elves campaign!  

Join Pantry Elves

Since 2005, hundreds of students have participated in this holiday-inspired campaign, which has evolved into one of The Pantry's largest fundraising events of the year. The annual campaign has been instrumental in raising funds to fight food insecurity during the holiday season and throughout the year.  

This year, Pantry Elves will fundraise electronically from their friends and family members and will not canvass neighborhoods. Donations, which will be used to purchase fresh produce, dairy, meats and proteins, and household necessities, will be sent directly to The Pantry.  

Pantry Elves registration is open through December 2, 2024, and volunteers will receive 12 hours of community service.

To register, visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/volunteer/pantryelves, or contact Jen Johnson, Development Associate Franklin Food Pantry, at jjohnson@franklinfoodpantry.org. 

Attention Middle & High School Students: Join the Pantry Elves and Help Raise Funds for the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food and household necessities, invites middle and high school students to volunteer for the Pantry Elves campaign!

Join the Pantry Elves

Since 2005, hundreds of students have participated in this holiday-inspired campaign, which has evolved into one of The Pantry’s largest fundraising events of the year. The annual campaign has been instrumental in raising funds to fight food insecurity during the holiday season and throughout the year.

This year, Pantry Elves will fundraise electronically from their friends and family members and will not canvass neighborhoods. Donations, which will be used to purchase fresh produce, dairy, meats and proteins, and household necessities, will be sent directly to The Pantry.

Pantry Elves registration is open through December 2, 2024, and volunteers will receive 12 hours of community service. 

To register, visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/volunteer/pantryelves, or contact Jen Johnson, Development Associate Franklin Food Pantry, at jjohnson@franklinfoodpantry.org.

Tri-County construction underway

Tri-County construction underway

via Tri-County Regional Voc Tech HS 

"Phase 1 of our new school construction is officially underway!  

This marks the beginning of a transformative journey towards creating a state-of-the-art learning environment for our students.

Stay tuned for updates as we build a brighter future, one brick at a time!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DAqi_q5JNTn/

Fall 2024 High School Fair scheduled for Sep 19 at 5 PM (for 8th graders)

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is pleased to announce the date for our Fall 2024 High School Fair which will be held on September 19th from 5:00pm to 6:00 pm in the BFCCPS Learning Commons located at 500 Financial Park.  

Sep 19 at 5 PM

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.

Parking for the event is available in the school parking lot. Please note driving directions to the facility here on our website. (https://www.bfccps.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=529636&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=1013734)

You can view this sheet to see what schools have RSVP'd to attend ​​​​​​​(please note that this list will update as additional schools RSVP between now and the event.)

Shared from -> https://www.bfccps.org/apps/events/event.jsp?eREC_ID=4358672&d=2024-09-19&id=0

Franklin TV is looking for high school sports announcers

Franklin.TV (@FranklinTV12) posted on Fri, Aug 16, 2024:

Are you a #franklinsports buff? 

Do you have #pantherpride? 

Franklin TV needs your voice this upcoming fall!

Email cflynn@franklin.tv to get involved! https://t.co/YifEUtOsPF

Franklin.TV is looking for high school sports announcers

Shared from -> https://x.com/FranklinTV12/status/1824506637740101878

HSE Franklin registration is open for the Class of 2028

HSE Franklin is High School Experience; the introductory program for rising 9th graders enter Franklin High School in September 2024.

"HSE for the Class of 2028 is 3 months away! August 6 & 7. 

Register at https://t.co/DqlvmzxqTA 

@RMS_Remdawgs @HMMSLightning @sullythehusky @FranklinHS @FPSLearning @FHSPantherbook @FranklinMatters @FranklinPSNews @FPSHealthPE @franklinpolice"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/HseFranklin/status/1786051855702745300

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3-Xyacb8RE

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

View this email in your browser 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    Sign up for a 15-minute appointment here Our mailing address is: The Office of Senator Becca Rausch Massachusetts State House, Room 215 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133

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:

https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/volunteer/franklin-food-elves/

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

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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

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

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.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8ZlatV9CVwWVIUf0PlCTjxtZpqej20HAvINgUV2qHl_tQSQ/viewform

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

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. 

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/iSxi_lTYFe4

You can find the full agenda doc

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_8-8-23.pdf

My notes captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QjbZCZ5vs2CHatsKM6MEUOBGdNiTFRs5/view?usp=drive_link

 

an update on summer learning was shared

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.

Find the full listing -> https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/all-scholastics/

 

FHS Panthers

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

Shared from the Charter School page -> 

https://www.bfccps.org/apps/events/event.jsp?eREC_ID=3947494&d=2023-09-20&id=0

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

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: URL: https://ftc.zoomgov.com/j/1601588579?pwd=RmlMd3JleXp1V0tIcmdMVnM5Rmhudz09  Webinar ID: 160 158 8579 Passcode: 546747 By phone: (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 646 828 7666 US (New York); +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose); +1 551 285 1373 US; 833 568 8864 US Toll-free 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

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 form ->   https://files.ecatholic.com/14043/documents/2023/2/KC2023%20Scholarship%20form%201.docx?t=1676059942000

2023 Application Instructions ->

https://files.ecatholic.com/14043/documents/2023/2/2023%20Scholarship%20Instructions%2002_14_23.doc?t=1676385267000

Attention High School Seniors: Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program 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 http://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  

FHS newsletter for Volume 38, January 2023

The FHS Newsletter for the week of Jan 30 ->

https://www.canva.com/design/DAFX1d5KYMM/fGiOdTpes0xcujp2mTbygQ/view#1

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/1619752953203789824

FHS newsletter for Volume 38, January 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

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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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

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Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

 

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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