Middle School Students Welcomed at Tri-County Open House - Saturday, Nov 5 |
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Friday, November 4, 2022
Middle School Students Welcomed at Tri-County Open House - Saturday, Nov 5 - registration required
Friday, October 21, 2022
Author Leslie Connor scheduled to visit Franklin's 3 middle schools next week
Thank you for your ongoing support of this initiative; Franklin has a reputation as a town that grows readers and it's events like this that keep the spirit alive.
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- Daniel Moriarty
- Erin O'Leary
Author Leslie Connor scheduled to visit Franklin's 3 middle schools next week |
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
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 |
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda for Oct 11, 2022
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Author Visits scheduled for Franklin Middle Schools Oct 25-27
Exciting news! We'll welcome @LeslieConnor29 to HMMS in October - this will be her second tour of the middle schools and our first IN PERSON author in two years!
Be sure to read before her visit @EscapeIntoFictn @FrkPublicLib https://t.co/kl8A7N2HWK
https://twitter.com/HMMSLightning/status/1575881728249339910?t=lk2ltmsX3s4kaW7eMbUUyQ&s=03
Author Tour scheduled for Middle Schools Oct 25-27 |
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Superintendent Letter to Families - 09/16/22
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Franklin Middle School - Summer Reading Recommendations
Summer Reading
○ Use this log to record the books you read and return to your ELA teacher in the fall.
○ This is a great way to connect with new teachers and peers.○ We recommend that students take brief notes on their favorite title to keep their memory fresh.
○ Students should read or listen to one of her books this summer.
Continue reading the 2 pager -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/news/middle_school_summer_reading_2022.pdf
Franklin Middle School - Summer Reading Recommendations |
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Horace Mann Middle School "Books to go" open 11 to 1 Thursday
"#Summerreading makes a difference!
If you need help finding a book, stop by Books to Go in the HMMS lobby Thursday 11a-1p."
Ms O'Leary has a brief video to promote reading during the summer
#Summerreading makes a difference! If you need help finding a book, stop by Books to Go in the HMMS lobby Thursday 11a-1p. pic.twitter.com/AtLETUlsho
— Horace Mann MS (@HMMSLightning) July 13, 2022
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/HMMSLightning/status/1547267299173928961
Horace Mann Middle School "Books to go" open 11 to 1 Thursday |
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Calling all middle/high school students! Senator Rausch schedules Youth Legislative Forum April 25 via Zoom
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Sunday, April 10, 2022
“Day of Giving for Ukrainian Refugees” - April 13 - Horace Mann Middle School
“Day of Giving for Ukrainian Refugees” - April 13th - @HMMSLightning Cash donations accepted on Wednesday April 13th at Horace Mann Middle School
More photos can be found with the post from Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDonahue48/status/1512147420469248003
“Day of Giving for Ukrainian Refugees” - April 13 - Horace Mann Middle School |
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Ruta Sepetys visits HMMS virtually
"Books, balloons, and @RutaSepetys. These @HMMSLightning kids and this extraordinary author filled the auditorium with *wonderful*.
There aren't enough words for this day. It means so, so much. #IMustBetrayYou #letthemread @PenguinClass @unlikelybkstore "
https://t.co/x96dQz1iHy (follow link for additional photos)
Ruta Sepetys visits HMMS virtually |
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Horace Mann Middle School collection for Franklin Food Pantry a success!
"Huge thank you to @HMMSLightning for all of the donations to @FranklinFoodPan" https://t.co/M6WOOInTn7Shared from Twitter https://twitter.com/CDonahue48/status/1488641699425492996
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Annie Sullivan Middle School: Important Dates for December 2021
December Important Dates
Friday, December 3: Cookie Kit fundraiser Ends (order online)
Monday, December 6: Trimester 1 Ends
Tuesday, December 7: Trimester 2 Begins
Thursday, December 9: Cookie Kit Fundraiser Pickup at ASMS (3:15-4:00 pm)
Friday, December 10: Half Day for Students (Professional Development for staff)
Sunday, December 12: Cookie Kit Virtual Event (2:00 pm-3:30 pm)
Wednesday, December 15: Trimester 1 Grades Posted in Aspen (after school)
Friday, December 24-Friday, December 31: No School (December break)
Shared from the Annie Sullivan MS page -> https://www.franklinps.net/annie-sullivan
Annie Sullivan Middle School: Important Dates for December 2021 |
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Memo to FHS Community: Upcoming FHS State Tournament Varsity Athletic Contests
Dear Franklin Families,
We are writing
to inform you of concerns due to recent fan behaviors during our varsity games.
In recent weeks, there have been
several instances of students exhibiting unruly, inappropriate, disrespectful, unsafe, and unsportsmanlike
behavior during games. This includes behavior among middle and elementary students. This behavior is unacceptable. Disrespectful fans will be asked to leave the event. Fans are also not allowed
to exit and re-enter the event.
We have noticed that many younger
students are attending
games unaccompanied by an adult. Dropping children
off at games unattended poses significant safety
concerns.
Effective immediately, all non-Franklin
High School students, including Franklin middle school and elementary school students, must be accompanied and
supervised by an adult throughout the
duration of all varsity games. Unaccompanied children will need to be picked up by their
parents / guardian.
At Franklin
High, we pride ourselves on demonstrating sportsmanship and integrity on the field/court, and it is expected
that our fans exhibit the same behavior
off the field/court (see FHS Spectator Code of Conduct).
Fan cheering and
team support are welcomed parts of sporting events and can directly impact our athletes. Appropriate cheering, done in
good taste, can contribute to a positive game environment. Inappropriate cheering, or excessive
jeering, has an adverse effect on the players, the game, other fans, and does not represent our school
or community values. We have all been enjoying cheering on our outstanding teams this season and wish for their continued success.
We ask that parents/guardians talk to their children about their behavior
during sporting events,
and we are hopeful that this
issue will subside with this new rule in place. We appreciate your cooperation.
Thank you,
Joshua Hanna,
Principal Franklin High School
Sara Ahern,
Superintendent of Schools
Purchase your tickets to the Franklin MIAA tournament games using the GOFAN app below.
- Ticket Purchasing Process -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkZqTY5d6Bg
- GOFAN Ticket Website -> https://gofan.co/app/school/MA14576
Memo to FHS Community: Upcoming FHS State Tournament Varsity Athletic Contests |
Friday, July 16, 2021
Hey middle schoolers! SAFE Coalition summer camp registration is open
🌱 Are you a middle school student looking to make new friends, try yoga and mindfulness, explore ways to use your voice, and enhance your leadership skills?
💁♀️ JOIN US! Please fill out the form below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXgJ1OVpyKyQaM5TJD3YylSiIP6MCGkEF6T-bJr4J3j2ga-g/viewform
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Middle school music program - sign up now open
Join Band, Orchestra, or Choir. The QR code shown in the photo works to bring you to the sign up page.
Or use this link -> https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/middle-school-music/home
Middle school music program sign up now open |
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Franklin Public Schools: Handbook addendums for COVID-19 and Return to In person schooling
Covid-19 Addendums by Level |
Elementary Covid-19 Addendum |
Elementary Virtual Learning Academy Covid-19 Addendum |
Annie Sullivan Middle Schools Covid-19 Addendum |
Horace Mann Middle School Covid-19 Addendum |
Remington Middle School Covid-19 Addendum |
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April 2021 Return to School Handbook Updates by level |
Elementary |
Middle Schools |
High School |
Franklin Public Schools: Handbook addendums for COVID-19 and Return to In person schooling |