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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Live reporting: Jefferson / FHS Guidance Presentations
2. Guests/Presentations
b. Jefferson Elementary Update
– Linda Ashley, Sarah Klim
video slide show highlighting activities throughout the school year
c. FHS Guidance Update
– Heather McVay, Josh MacCreery & Jennifer D’Amico
first change is they really are the Franklin guidance dept. covering grades 6-12
developing a curriculum model to spend more time in the classroom rather than just one-on-one with students
guidance seminars developed career seminars
worked with seniors, then freshman, juniors and sophomores
survey showed reduced stress among students with college process, more knowledgeable about scholarship process
student feedback was highlighting that they appreciated the importance of the transcript and how much freshman year really meant to the overall process
worked with the Juniors beginning in January
general info to the larger classes, and then dig deeper into the specifics during the 1-on-1
Naviance - ins and outs of the program and search options
met with the sophomores in the 4th quarter
preparing for junior year and career options
the career plan is a fluid doc but it is started and can be modified as the student progresses through high school
first comment on the high school that has raised a space issue where the prior planning for the new school clearly had not been prepared for the changes in the guidance program (nor could it realistically have been prepared for).
Jennifer D'Amico covered the middle school program
curriculum delivered differently at the 3 middle school but the content was consistent across the schools
first time for middle schools to get exposed to career inventory and career options; look at themselves as a learner, a worker
also looking at developing a curriculum to cover the 5th to 6th grade transition
O'Malley - guidance is the glue that makes schools go, I am impressed
I am impressed with how far we have come
having councilors talk to the 8th graders and their parents is great
having councilors in the classrooms is great
How does the high school or middle school handle a student with a personal or family issue?
Jen - They incorporate the family in the response at the middle school
At the High School, rely heavily on the adjustment councilors and work together with assistant principals as well as part of the team to approach the student situation
Jewel - Concerned about dealing with the problems and not being able to get to the student who can excel; how much with problems versus dealing with the excellence that is required?
With any problem, there is that underlying problem; the communications with the individual teachers is ongoing and priceless; the team approach is key
The great thing about the seminar is being out there creating a presence with the students; at the high school there is the three people to provide support. At the middle school, there is only the one person.
Maureen - there is also the school psychologists at each of the schools who are good resources. There have been three years of moving walls, to get to this point. Looking to expand further to the kindergarten so it will truly be K-12
Jewell - it is important to get to the students early to get them excited about the STEM arena. Do you use professionals for some examples
One of our goals is to host a career fair for student, if a student has an interest, we do reach out to those where we can. the Senior Project is one particular area that addresses that well.
Clement - How do you strike the balance between showing them options and setting the path? It is good we are giving them the tools
Jen - they explored the options, these are considerations, what is may change many times, it is more about the future planning, not making the final decision
Rohrbach - I know from a parents point of view how overwhelming this can be. This is excellent, thank you
Mullen - When you stop and think about it, you realize how much it has changed over the last several years. Thank you
The seminars are helpful in getting the general info out and are able to have a focused discussion with the individual students
Jen - One of the things to be added to the middle school is to get a better feel on how much the numbers will help in predicting the rising student populations
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Attention Elementary Parents - Info Night on new Math Program and Report Cards
From the Franklin Public Schools:
We will be running 3 information nights for parents to introduce our new elementary math program and elementary report cards, which will be issued in December. Information on these two important topics will be presented by teachers, math specialists, and administrators on the following nights:
Each evening will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
If you cannot attend on the evening designated for your child’s school, please feel free to join us for one of the other presentations.
All materials will also be posted to school and district webpages after the last presentation.
This was posted to the Franklin Schools webpage here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/01ECD860-000F8513.0/Hold%20the%20Date.pdf
We will be running 3 information nights for parents to introduce our new elementary math program and elementary report cards, which will be issued in December. Information on these two important topics will be presented by teachers, math specialists, and administrators on the following nights:
Parents of children at Jefferson and Parmenter
Wednesday, November 5th at Jefferson Elementary
Parents of children at Oak Street and Kennedy
Thursday, November 6th at Oak Street Elementary
Parents of children at Keller and Davis Thayer
Wednesday, November 12th at Keller Elementary
Each evening will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
If you cannot attend on the evening designated for your child’s school, please feel free to join us for one of the other presentations.
All materials will also be posted to school and district webpages after the last presentation.
Ladybug rug at JF Kennedy School |
This was posted to the Franklin Schools webpage here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/01ECD860-000F8513.0/Hold%20the%20Date.pdf
Monday, September 29, 2014
Franklin Public Schools: Upcoming Events
A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FHS Curriculum Night on September 30
Follow your FHS students' schedule and experience HS all over again
Remington / Jefferson Challenge
2K or 5K road race and complete SPARTAN Obstacle CourseSunday 10/5 at 10:45 at Remington/Jefferson Races begin at 11:00Two Obstacle Courses ( 1 for adults and 1 for children)Great snacks and food available
See Remington/Jefferson web site and click onto PCC
Downtown Harvest Festival Sunday October 5th 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Food, entertainment and fun- see Downtown Partnership web site for event schedule and sponsor list
JFK Ladybug Race
Kennedy School fun run on October 27th at 9:30 a.m.See JFK PCC web site for details
This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message.
To save searching for the sites mentioned here they are:
Remington Jefferson Challenge |
http://teacherweb.com/MA/RemingtonMiddleSchoolPCC/RemingtonPCC/apt19.aspx
Ladybug 5K Road Race |
http://www.ladybug5k.com/
The Franklin Downtown Partnership has more info about the Harvest Festival on their page here
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
Monday, June 16, 2014
Last day for Kindergarten today
It is that time of year, kindergartners finish today and the remaining classes finish on Friday. Unfortunately, Keller-Sullivan doesn't finish until Monday (6/23) due to a day they missed for a facility problem.
Let's hope all the last days of school are kind ones!
The last day of school notice on the Franklin schools page can be found here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/01D50C86-000F8513
Parmenter sign with end of school schedule |
6/16 is a "Kind" day |
The last day of school notice on the Franklin schools page can be found here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/01D50C86-000F8513
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Update: Remington/Jefferson Exterior
An update from the Facilities Dept via Town Administrator Jeff Nutting regarding the exterior photos of the Remington/Jefferson school building that were shared here on Sunday:
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While waling Sunday also in rain but much lighter, I snapped these photos of Parmenter and Davis Thayer. Both of these buildings have the roof extending over the building wall a good 10-12 inches. As indicated in Dana's email, that appears to be the 'root' cause.
-Steve
As a followup to your pictures the other day about the water at the RJ please see memo from Facilities
thanks
jeff
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Hi Jeff,
Mike and I walked the entire exterior of Rem/Jeff. As pictured in Franklin Matters, there are a number of areas where water sheds from the roof onto the brick and leaves a staining of moss/mold. Fortunately, this mold is exterior and not capable of penetrating the interior of the building. However, it does leave an unsightly appearance on the affected areas. For some reason, the roof was designed to shed water as it currently does.As the weather changes and gets warmer, the brick will begin to dry out and the staining will become less noticeable. We will power wash the brick.
Thanks
Dana
While waling Sunday also in rain but much lighter, I snapped these photos of Parmenter and Davis Thayer. Both of these buildings have the roof extending over the building wall a good 10-12 inches. As indicated in Dana's email, that appears to be the 'root' cause.
Parmenter roof showing the overhang |
Davis Thayer roof showing the overhang |
If you missed seeing the photos on Sunday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/04/new-kind-of-green-photo-essay.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/04/new-kind-of-green-photo-essay.html
Sunday, April 27, 2014
new kind of 'green' ?? - (photo essay)
While walking in the rain on Saturday, I was able to capture some photos of the Remington Jefferson building. Some parts of the building remained dry in the light rain. Some parts did not.
back side of building (gym) |
facing the Jefferson playground area |
close up of the window sill and below show in the photo above |
wet corner, close up it is ugly (see below) |
close up of the wet corner |
Jefferson side of building |
as good as water is, it does cause damage |
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Proposal for dugouts for the softball fields at Remington-Jefferson
On the agenda for the School Committee meeting this Tuesday is a proposal for the installation of dugouts for the softball fields at the Remington-Jefferson school complex.
This document outlines the proposal and includes photo samples of dugouts on other softball fields in Franklin
The full School Committee agenda can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-oct_20.html
This document outlines the proposal and includes photo samples of dugouts on other softball fields in Franklin
The full School Committee agenda can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-oct_20.html
Sunday, August 4, 2013
PanMass Challenge makes a water stop in Franklin
As noted the annual PanMass Challenge bike riders made their water stop in Franklin on Saturday morning. The riders left Sturbridge and began to arrive at the Remington-Jefferson School complex around 7:30 AM. I stopped by to take some photos, a couple of brief videos and managed to see a couple of the riders I had contributed to. I missed finding the other riders but as you can see in the photos, most are all wearing the same shirt. They all have their safety helmets on and when on a bike, they can be hard to pick out of the crowd.
It is heartwarming to see the welcome provided by so many of the volunteers, friends and family and equally heartwarming to see so many riders. When folks can come together like this for a good cause, it is a special time!
The entrance:
In the middle of the water stop:
The entrance on Washington St
coming in to the water stop
the helmet decorations helped to find riders
Team Kermit
coming around the bend
food, refreshments, medical assistance and a DJ playing up beat music
once the riders arrived, they had some fun to find who they were looking for!
Town Administrator Jeff Nutting
Marty Middelman and his family
It is heartwarming to see the welcome provided by so many of the volunteers, friends and family and equally heartwarming to see so many riders. When folks can come together like this for a good cause, it is a special time!
The entrance:
In the middle of the water stop:
The entrance on Washington St
coming in to the water stop
the helmet decorations helped to find riders
Team Kermit
coming around the bend
food, refreshments, medical assistance and a DJ playing up beat music
once the riders arrived, they had some fun to find who they were looking for!
Town Administrator Jeff Nutting
Marty Middelman and his family
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Rep Roy: Jefferson 4th Graders visit State House
Eighty Jefferson Elementary 4th Graders from Franklin took a field trip to Boston where they enjoyed a State House tour. The 4th Graders, accompanied by four teachers and a number of parent chaperones got the opportunity to take the guided tour, enter and see the House of Representatives’ Chamber and speak with their State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D), State Senator Richard Ross (R) and representative from State Senator Karen Spilka’s office.
“It was great to see such an engaged group of 4th Graders from Jefferson Elementary School,” noted Representative Jeffrey Roy (D – Franklin). “We had some great discussions about what we do in the State House and several expressed interest in working here someday. I hope to have the chance to work with them.”
Jefferson 4th Graders |
“A visit to the State House is an excellent way to give our students the opportunity to experience our state’s history first hand,” said Senator Karen Spilka. “It is important for them to have an understanding of state government and their valuable role in civic engagement.”
“I truly enjoyed meeting with the students and teachers from Jefferson Elementary School,” said Senator Richard Ross. “It is so heartening to meet with students who are engaged and interested in state government, as well as the rich history of the Massachusetts State House.”
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Cupcakes for Jefferson
Come to The Cake Bar on Thursday, April 18th and help support the Jefferson Elementary PCC!
Cupcakes for Jefferson
Thursday, April 18th
6:30am-7:00pm
The Cake Bar |
The Cake Bar
17 E Central St.
Franklin, MA
(508) 553-8700
The Cake Bar specializes in gourmet sugar confections, made from scratch in small batches. Their cupcakes, and dessert bars promise to please your palette through their unique twists on classic dessert favorites. Some of their flavors include Sticky Toffee, Trifecta, Pinkalicious, Simply Carrot and Cookie Monster – just to name a few!
No forms are necessary - just drop in and pick up some cupcakes. We'd love to see you there!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
PMC Franklin Kids Ride
PMC Franklin Kids Ride is now open for registration. Kids 3-14, please join us to raise money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The ride is Sunday, June 9th at Jefferson Elementary School.
Please like the event page, PMC Franklin Kids Ride
Register at: http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Jefferson and Oak St School Tours (video)
Realtor Warren Reynolds has posted his photos, videos, and summaries of the school tours of the Jefferson Elementary School and the Oak St Elementary School.
Hopefully these posts will tempt you to join one of the remaining school tours this year. The one for Keller/Sullivan ended up getting canceled due to the snow (the new date has not been set yet). The tour of Franklin High School is scheduled for Apr 26th at 6:00 PM
Here’s your chance to see the inside of the Jefferson Elementary School in Franklin, MA. Jefferson Elementary is one of the most recently built schools in town, as amply demonstrated by the video and photo tour of the school provided below.http://www.02038.com/2013/03/tour-jefferson-elementary/
Take a few minutes to tour the inside of the Oak Street Elementary School in Franklin, MA. The school got a full renovation in 2004. As the videos and photos below show, this is a beautiful primary education facility!http://www.02038.com/2013/03/oak-st-elementary-tour/
Hopefully these posts will tempt you to join one of the remaining school tours this year. The one for Keller/Sullivan ended up getting canceled due to the snow (the new date has not been set yet). The tour of Franklin High School is scheduled for Apr 26th at 6:00 PM
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Jefferson PCC fundraiser at 99 Restaurant
This Thursday, February 28th is the Dine for a Cause fundraiser at Restaurant 99. Join us at Restaurant 99 in Franklin to benefit the Jefferson Elementary PCC! If you're still recovering from vacation last week or just looking to spend a family night out, we'd love to see you there.
Visit anytime between 11:00am and 10:30pm and let them know you're there for Jefferson.
Come support our Franklin community!
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Remington-Jefferson School Tour (photo essay)
It was cold Thursday evening in Franklin and the lights of the Remington-Jefferson building cast a warm welcoming glow.
If you looked down at the building from the sky, it is laid out like an airplane with a main central section and two wings. Much of the central section are areas that are used by both schools; cafeteria, library, and gymnasium. The tour started on the lower level of the Jefferson side, went up to the second floor and crossed over to Remington to eventually finish on the lower level of the Remington side.
In most elementary classrooms, this a familiar sight with the chairs up to help the cleaning process.
Jefferson does have modular units, the corridors are distinct as they have the rack of hooks along the walls. The modular units are basically boxes with four walls with windows and doors but no closet space. These modulars were just budgeted for removal as they are no longer needed.
Bags on each chair provide individual reading materials for the student. They get rotated out for units of study from the in room reading collection or the central school library.
One of the architectural details in the library that I was not aware of previously is that the ceiling is shaped like a book open for reading. Both my daughters attended Remington Middle School so I have been into the school before for parents night and musical performances. I had not been into the Jefferson side.
In addition to the computer lab, Remington uses "cows" computers on wheels; carts with laptop or netbook computers that can be wheeled into a classroom.
A view down the Remington stairwell as we crossed over the center section into the wing.
Yes, every seat is this class has been replaced by an exercise ball as an experiment. There are physical benefits from sitting like this especially for the long periods that the students are required to. They are also testing a stand up desk (not pictured).
The science lab on Remington side is located under one of the two roof peaks to take advantage of the space offered.
An integrated art project, the students researched the artist to paint chair in his/her style.
Here is a close up of a chair for Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter.
Another architectural detail found throughout the building are triangular windows. This is an attempt to pick up the Benjamin Franklin story of his kite experiment.
The cafetorium is one of the main common areas. half the cafe is used by Remington, the other half by Jefferson. The divider wall can be opened up for the school performance where the stage is used.
We got a view of the Jefferson small gym. As we went around to the Remington side, it was being used by a basketball group.
Jamie Barrett's music room
Another interesting architectural detail; the bench built into wall, the wall line broken up with the different brick colors and material.
The Jefferson entrance from inside looking towards the door.
Positioned just inside the entrance is the wood carving done for Jefferson.
Back to the Remington entrance where the tour ended.
My thanks to the School Committee for scheduling these tours and in particular to Paula Mullen and Susan Rohrbach who participated in this tour. Thanks extends of course to the principals, Paul Peri (Remington), Linda Ashley (Jefferson) and Sally Winslow, Asst Superintendent. Brian Wildeman, Asst Principal for Remington was also quite helpful on the tour with timely demonstrations.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Jefferson - School Improvement Plan
The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.
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