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| BFCCPS hosting an Ice Cream Social - Sep 15 |
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| Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council 355 East Central St. Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 US Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. |  |
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"Local residents were invited Monday evening to meet the candidates vying to be the next leader of the school district.
More than 20 members of the public came to ask questions of the three finalists for the superintendent position: Blackstone-Millville Assistant Superintendent David Thomson, Chelmsford Assistant Superintendent Linda Hirsch and Weymouth Assistant Superintendent Susan Kustka.
The candidates were each asked about moving high school start times in light of data showing that teens perform better with a later start.
Hirsch stressed the importance of researching the change, suggesting a committee of stakeholders examine the issue."
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| Susan Kustka is introduced by Vanessa Bilello |
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| The Secret Life of a Massachusetts Teen - Oct 17 |
Mattleman is a mental health counselor and trainer with 30 years of experience working with youth, parents and families. In 1993 he established Youth/Family Resources, a consulting firm focused on overcoming personal barriers and building healthy relationships. His dynamic presentations and workshops give participants tools they can implement immediately, strategies that work with children and youth, and constructive approaches to communication and collaborative problem solving.
"The Franklin Public Schools will be hosting a talk in mid-October to help parents understand and communicate with their adolescent children.
The event - scheduled for Monday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium - will feature mental health counselor Jon Mattleman.
Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski said the idea to bring Mattleman to town came about last year.
"Some Franklin parents went to see him talk in Natick, and they felt it was really good," she said.
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| destinationimagination.org |
"Franklin Destination Imagination will hold a parent information meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at Franklin Public Library, 25 Kenwood Circle.
For information: di.franklin.ma@gmail.com; destinationimagination.org.
Destination Imagination Inc. is an educational nonprofit aiming to teach students the skills needed to succeed in school, their careers and beyond.
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| The MA voter information booklet should be arriving in your mailbox this week. |
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| Community entrance at Franklin High School |
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| Community entrance to FHS |
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council will present sisters Patty Konjoian and Gina Gallagher, authors of “Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid: A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children” and creators of the Movement of Imperfection, at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the auditorium of the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, 201 Main St., Franklin.
The Palladino School of Dance at Dean College will host a “Faculty Works” concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 4-5 on the Main Stage within the Dean College campus center, 99 Main St., Franklin.
The concert will feature dance faculty performing and sharing their work in a range of genres, as well as a repertory by Lester Horton and contemporary interdisciplinary work that will showcase both the art of dance and the dance of the college’s artists.
Faculty members participating in the concert include William Evans, Kristina Berger, Julianne O’Brien Pedersen, Rose Pasquerello Beauchamp, Amanda Donahue, Jim Beauregard, Craig Handel, Betsy Miller, Erin Mayfield, Todd Shanks, Julie White and Stephen Tracy Ursprung.
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| Palladino School of Dance performed at the Franklin Cultural Festival earlier this year |
"The number of annual deaths related to opioid use in Massachusetts increased dramatically between 2000 and 2014, according to the Department of Public Health (DPH). Parents should be aware that young people are at high risk of becoming involved in this fatal epidemic. Data provided by Governor Baker’s Opioid Working Group indicates that 74 percent of individuals with a substance use disorder began using by age 17.
With resources from DPH, start a discussion about opioid abuse with your children, and learn how the Opioid Working Group is taking steps to protect young people from addiction."
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"Chris Kennedy is the father of four young children and the husband to an amazing woman.
When not busy as a husband and father he is the Superintendent of Schools with the West Vancouver School District.
Chris is a passionate teacher and strong advocate for public education. You can connect with Chris through his Culture of Yes blog—cultureofyes.ca and on Twitter @chrkennedy."
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"When my oldest was about a week old I remember looking down into his beautiful eyes and being struck by an overwhelming sense of fear. Icy terror washed over me as I realized the full weight of my responsibility for this tiny human. How was I going to do this right? What was I going to do wrong? I knew I’d do something wrong, would it scar him for life? I was the one who would have to teach him to navigate a world I was not sure I fully understood myself.
We are parents. We have all had this moment, and the fear stays with us……forever. These tiny beings may grow taller than us, they may move across the country and have tiny beings of their own someday – but they will always remain our innocent, irreplaceable miracles, and we will always be their parents."
We are very excited to welcome Gina Gallagher and Patricia Terrasi, authors of the book, Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid, and founders of the Imperfect Movement! Full of heart and humor, these amazing sisters share their own experiences in raising imperfect children in a society that values perfection. Come and join us for a great night!
This workshop will be held in the Horace Mann Auditorium, located at 224 Oak Street, Franklin, MA.
As always this workshop is free and open to the public.
Spread the word!
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| The Movement of Imperfection |
