Family Science Night – Free Event - Thursday, April 10 from 5:30 to 8 PM

Thursday, April 10 from 5:30 to 8 PM

Family Science Night – Free Event! 

 

Join the FHS Science National Honor Society on Thursday, April 10th, from 5:30 – 8:00 PM for an exciting night of interactive experiments, hands-on activities, and live demonstrations!

 

Theme: Movie Night! Each science group—covering topics from biology to forensics—has chosen a movie to bring their subject to life.

 

FREE ENTRY! This event will be accepting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry.

Bring your family and friends for a night of science, fun, and discovery—we can’t wait to see you there!

 

Shared from ->https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12AnT185KeA/

Talking about "Create Art Around the World" with the NAHS student leadership team (audio)

FM #1158 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1158 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with the leadership team of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS). Amy Edson, FHS Art teacher, and club advisor. The leadership team students introduce themselves as we go around:  

• Raena, the President of NAHS and leading the Singapore room

• Allie, the Vice-President, and leading the Spain room

• Gia, the Data Manager, and leading the Columbia room

• Christine, the Social Media Director and leading the Sudan room

We had our conversation in one of the art rooms where the Create Art Around the World will be taking place. 

Thanks to the Franklin Cultural Council for the grant to enable this event for free.

Let’s listen to this conversation about the kid friendly (and did we say, “Free”) Create Art Around the World scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1158-fhs-nahs-create-art-round-the-world-03-07-24

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FHS Clay Studio Instagram account -> https://www.instagram.com/fhs_claystudio/ 

More about the Franklin Cultural Council -> https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

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

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

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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Create Art Around the World scheduled for Apr 24, 2024 - free & kid Friendly at FHS

Create Art Around the World scheduled for Apr 24, 2024 - free & kid Friendly at FHS

"Save the date!  

We are holding our 3rd annual Art Around the World event on April 24th here at Franklin High School.

Check out the Franklin Matters website and hear from our club advisor, Ms. Edson, and our leadership team as we introduce our new selection of art activities from Colombia, Spain, Sudan, and Singapore (audio interview to be shared shortly)."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C4OtbjouFkG/

Create Art Around the World scheduled for Apr 24, 2024 - free & kid Friendly at FHS

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School congratulates 20 students for induction into NHS

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School wishes to congratulate the 20 students who were inducted into the Peter Rickard chapter of the National Honor Society in a recently-completed ceremony in the company of their peers, family, friends and school faculty, staff and administrators.  The inspirational keynote address was delivered by Mr. John Becker, a member of the TC staff, the faculty leader of the new cornhole club, and a former regional sales manager.

Election to the National Honor Society requires the demonstration of four personal characteristics: scholarship, leadership, character, and service.  Candidates’ applications are reviewed and evaluated by a panel of six Faculty members who recommend NHS membership to the Principal, Mrs. Dana M. Walsh, for approval. 

 

The new NHS Members were sworn-in and promised to uphold the four pillars of the National Honor Society.  As part of the ceremony, each new member acknowledged a teacher who has made a strong impact upon them.  

Chapter leadership was introduced and sworn-in as officers for the class of 2024 including:

 

President: Ivy Young

Vice President: Nicholas Ewanchuk

Secretary: Carol Abdel Alrhim

Treasurer: Matthew Noonan

Social Media manager: Ryan Zagrodny

Ambassadors: Kaylee Chouinard (Administration), Savannah Nosek (Design), Emma Jameson (Culture)

 

In addition, the accomplishments of the current NHS seniors were recognized.  

spearheaded many new traditions that I hope to see remain in future years, including 

• Senior Sunrise on the first day of school, 
• A school-wide awareness initiative and fundraiser for suicide prevention

• A well-executed fundraiser with Panera, 
• a fall Dodgeball tournament in collaboration with Student Council, 
• a student and faculty art gallery evening that raised over $200 to donate to the Maui Strong fund,
• targeted support for TC teachers, 
• an effort to begin a student boosters program to market and support existing efforts of student clubs and sports
• and the continuation of our longstanding tradition of a spring Speedball tournament and fundraiser.

 

Together, the groups of 38 NHS seniors have contributed over 624 hours of community service this year.  The types of service they have provided range from school-related events such as open houses, freshmen orientation, athletic leadership, and School Committee meetings, to support of our wider communities through religious groups, Scouting, local food pantries, specialty camps, blood drives, youth sports, police department community events, public library initiatives, animal shelters, and hospital or healthcare settings.  Four seniors were acknowledged for each documenting more than 40 hours of community service this year: Dylan Sullivan, Alexis Hubert, Emma Latham, Savana Martinsen

 

Below is a list of the students, by community, who gained induction into NHS:

Franklin
Conor Cadorette ‘25
Sunny Dion ‘25
Nicholas Harootunian ‘25
Brendan Purvis ‘25
Eric Talamini ‘25

Medway
Nathan McCurdy, ‘24

Millis

Connor Girouard ‘25

 

Norfolk
Jacqueline Mullen ‘25

North Attleboro
Christina Abdel Alrahim ‘25
Tyler Bellavance ‘25
Maggie Handren ‘25
Matilda Keating ‘25
Sydney Piette ‘25
Jack Simmons ‘25

Plainville
Annie Hatami ‘25

Seekonk
Cayden Bourassa ‘25
Jack Pardi ‘25

Walpole
Kaleigh Stenstrom ‘25

Wrentham

Noah Gable ‘25
Martin McCrave ‘25

School Committee hears from Parmenter, FHS Art Honor trip & District educational assessment (audio)

FM #1111 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1111 in the series. 

The Franklin (MA) School Committee met on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 as scheduled.  All seven newly elected members participated, one remotely.

Quick recap:

• Parameter update from Principal Chelman, and Asst Principal Harvey

• FHS Art Honor Society proposal for two museums in one trip

• District Assessment presentation, Dr Rogers remote; Dr Frazier, Director of Curriculum for humanities; Eric Stark, Director of Curriculum for STEM

• Al Charles speaks to the point of success seen a couple of years after the SchCmte funded the curriculum investments made in Math

• It is important to know that MCAS is just one data point and that it takes more than that for students to strive

Let’s listen to the School Committee meeting of Nov 28. The total meeting audio runs about 1 hour & 40 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1111-franklin-ma-school-committee-meeting-11-28-23

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

The agenda -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-for_0289625050.html 

Meeting Packet folder -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-28-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet 

Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J9NdQCWqlM 

My notes collected via PDF (captured during meeting via Twitter)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dKDfMFeUK43g70Li6XbLlhdVssSKLZAv/view?usp=drive_link 

Parmenter presentation (photos) -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/YqoHEk15yf9shdmUA 

FHS Honors Art field trip proposal -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/h2RijFLcBVSmMyxg9 

FPS Assessment presentation (photos) ->  https://photos.app.goo.gl/usVENZQpJ6up78RD6 

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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

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

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

 

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

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

School Committee - Agenda for Meeting Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023

School Committee hears from Parmenter, FHS Honor trip & District educational assessment (video)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, November 28.

Quick recap:

• Parameter update from Principal Chelman, and Asst Principal Harvey
• FHS Art Honor Society proposal for two museums in one trip
• District Assessment presentation, Dr Rogers remote; Dr Frazier, Director of Curriculum for humanities; Eric Stark, Director of Curriculum for STEM
• Al Charles speaks to the point of success seen a couple of years after the SchCmte funded the curriculum investments made in Math
• It is important to know that MCAS is just one data point and that it takes more than that for students to strive 

Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J9NdQCWqlM

My notes collected via PDF (captured during meeting via Twitter)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dKDfMFeUK43g70Li6XbLlhdVssSKLZAv/view?usp=drive_link

The agenda -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-for_0289625050.html

last slide from the District educational assessment

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for Meeting Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023

Franklin School Committee 

November 28, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Mr. McNeill

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. Parmenter Elementary School Highlights Presentation

B. FHS National Art Honor Society Trip Proposal

C. District Assessment Presentation

III. Discussion/Action Items

A.   FHS National Art Honor Society Trip Proposal

I recommend approval of the request of Diane Plouffe and Amy Edson to take Art students to the MassMoca (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and the Clark Museum in North Adams, MA from March 15-16, 2024 as presented.

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 the November 14, 2023 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Keller Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $2609.86 from O’Connor Studios for in house enrichment at Keller Elementary as detailed.

C. FHS Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $356.67 from Ohiopyle Prints for Supplemental Supplies for FHS as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

Agenda doc ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_-11-28-23_.pdf

Meeting Packet folder -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-28-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

School Committee - Agenda for Meeting Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023

NAHS: Night of the Arts Video

"Check out the newest video documenting our Night of the Arts celebration from" April 29, 2022.

Instagram link -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdPGvFHlZ-D/

NAHS: Night of the Arts Video

Night of the Arts - at FHS, free admission - April 29, 2022 - 5:30 PM

The FHS National Art Honor Society is hosting a Kids Hands on Art event this Friday, April 29 from 5:30-7:30 PM. 

The theme this year is "around the world" so kids will be able to learn about and try art from all over. There will also be a snack table and gift table that everyone can purchase from.

Admission is free!

Night of the Arts - at FHS, free admission - April 29,  2022 - 5:30 PM

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! Arts & Culture Symposium and multiple events coming up

MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium - May 14

Think music, art, drama, dining, shopping, and more … Franklin’s Cultural District offers many options for entertainment. To celebrate our cultural communities, the Franklin Cultural Council is hosting an event in partnership with the Franklin Cultural District called the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 AM at Franklin High School.

Learn more about the event below and register here.

The Franklin Cultural Council hosts this signature cultural event in partnership with the Franklin Cultural District on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 AM at Franklin High School. Join us for a fantastic morning of discussion, learning and networking!

The symposium features Keynote Speaker Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. 

Additionally, participants will choose two breakout clinics to attend:

●   “Building Community Through the Arts” – Kelly Grill, Executive Director, Hopkinton Center for the Arts

●   “Equity and Access in Arts & Culture” – Cheyenne Cohn-Postell, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Mass Cultural Council

●   “Sharing your Arts Identity on Social Media” –  Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters, Social Media Practitioner

●   “ Festivals and Community Celebrations  ” - Timothea Pham, Program Officer, Community Initiatives, Mass Cultural Council                  

Lunch will be provided by Birchwood Bakery in Franklin, MA.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-arts-culture-symposium-tickets-270070025717)!

 

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In addition to this exciting event, we have many events coming up at the end of April and throughout May. Here is the Arts Happen Here section for you to plan your weeks ahead! 

FRANKLIN | ARTS HAPPEN HERE | UPCOMING EVENTS

* Friday, April 29 at 5:30 PM

FHS National Arts Honor Society hosts the “Night of Arts Around the World” 

Free, kid friendly, and open to the public at Franklin High School.

 

* Friday, April 29 at 7:30 PM  

Electric Youth with special guests Future Shock! 

Offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock and country hits. 

At THE BLACK BOX

* Saturday, April 30 at 3:00 PM

Letters from Red Farm: The Untold Story of the Friendship between Helen Keller and Journalist Joseph Edgar Chamberlin with Author Elizabeth Emerson  at the Franklin Public Library

* Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 PM         

Broadway in Franklin 

The magic of 42md Street comes to Boston’s MetroWest suburbs as stars and students share the stage! At THE BLACK BOX

* Friday, May 6 at 8:00 PM    

T.3   

THE BLACK BOX presents viral a cappella sensation T.3! T.3 is a New York based vocal group composed of Liam Fennecken (School of Rock), Jim Hogan (Waitress) and Brendan Jacob Smith (The Simon & Garfunkel Story).

* Friday, May 20 at 7:30 PM

Fair, Yates, Betschart & McCrossan 

50^th Anniversary   

For this 50^th Anniversary night at THE BLACK BOX, they will present some guests from the early years and cover a vast eclectic mix of classic and modern rock spanning five decades. It’s an event not to be missed …

Tickets for events at THE BLACK BOX can be purchased online    https://www.theblackboxonline.com/   or by calling the box office (508) 528-3370

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!