Showing posts with label students. Show all posts
Showing posts with label students. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

School Committee keeps leadership, gets update on Middle Schools, and redistricting progress (video)

The Franklin School Committee met on Tuesday, Nov 12 at 7 PM as scheduled. 6 members were present in Council Chambers, one participated remotely (Gallagher)

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZaZ-akfth8


Quick recap:
  • School committee voted to continue their leadership team. Griffin was nominated as well as Callaghan for Chair but Callaghan prevailed with a 5-2 (Griffin, Gallagher) vote. McNeill continues as Vice-Chair by a 7-0 vote. Both votes via roll call
  • Announcement of MASS student awards for Ella Mahoney and Noah Gorgas
  • Middle school presentation & update; If we had more money we could have more clubs and reach more students and their interests Hopeful with the single school next year to be able to do more for the whole population of middle schoolers, more flexibility and opportunities
  • Update on the district reorganization From Colin & Lucas
    • 29 of the 54 possible students for the DT exemption committed to do so, Staff placement being worked, All dependent upon the budget
    • Pond St facility (former Kennedy school) would be the site for an expansion for the ECDC not a replacement of, ECDC was purpose built and will remain, but expanding capacity by using space at Pond St is what is being planned
    • Clarification on ECDC expansion, it would be done in phases, the focus is to provide the education space for ECDC population, which is growing, and we won't be able to utilize the Middle school space we have used at Horace Mann
    • Key stat 97% of the K-5 teachers got their first choice. There is the plus one for 2nd at North and down one on South so it is budget neutral not a $75K cost as might have been in worst case
    • Consideration for moving staff and furniture with the teachers where possible, Capital planning underway, don't know enough details yet but as they rise up, they will be shared
Entered executive session not to return to open meeting

Middle school slides (to be posted to web Weds/Thur)

Redistricting update slides (to be posted to web Weds/Thur)

My notes captured in one PDF file ->

MASS student awards for Ella Mahoney and Noah Gorgas
MASS student awards for Ella Mahoney and Noah Gorgas


Sunday, October 20, 2024

Franklin Food Pantry needs some individually wrapped snacks for student weekend backpacks

Each year, more than 480 children rely on The Pantry for food assistance, and each week 120 bags of food are delivered to Franklin Public Schools for students who need a little help with food over the weekend.  
Please consider making a donation of individually wrapped snacks to help sustain our kids!  
Donations can be placed in the purple bin on The Pantry's loading dock, or sent directly to The Pantry via our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SIL7UR08ZZUC?ref_=wl_share


Franklin Food Pantry needs some individually wrapped snacks for student weekend backpacks
Franklin Food Pantry needs some individually wrapped snacks for student weekend backpacks


Friday, September 13, 2024

FYI - Franklin residents & businesses "Discover Dean Day" set for October 5

Discover Dean Day set for October 5
Discover Dean Day set for October 5 
Yes, this will bring lots of visitors (potential students & families) to check out the Dean Campus and life here in Franklin.

Dean College (@DeanCollege) posted
"Join us for Discover Dean Day on Saturday, October 5! 
This open house will give you the opportunity to tour campus and learn about the admissions process, academic programs, student life, athletics and more! 
Visit https://t.co/Xx7yfNHX3n to learn more and register🐾 "


Thursday, August 29, 2024

FYI In case you haven't noticed, you will see Dean students arriving back on campus this weekend

Dean College fall athletes checked in to campus last week. Resident advisors this week in advance of the reminder of the students who continue to arrive 
  • Incoming Arch And Engage Resident Move-In  - Thursday, August 29, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  • New and transfer Resident Move-In - Friday, August 30
  • Returning Resident Move-In - Sunday, September 1
Details of the schedule for arriving students can be found on the Dean page ->

Dean students arriving back on campus this weekend
Dean students arriving back on campus this weekend




Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Sean Sullivan earns an award for short film at the 22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024


22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024
Out of 65 Entries from 9 Schools, 12 Award Winners were showcased at the Hockomock Film Festival.
Categories were PSA, Shorts and Documentary. Held at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall
6/8/24

The Hockomock Film Festival is an annual filmmaking competition open students ages 14 – 18 residing or attending school in the towns of the (Massachusetts) Hockomock Sports League: Attleboro, Canton, Easton, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Milford, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Sharon, Stoughton, Taunton, Wrentham. Presented by Easton Community Access Television
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 Hockomock Film Festival
Shorts
Paranoia
Daniel Weir, Abigail Tunis and Lucas Serani
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School
Perfectionist
Jake Benjamin Jardim
Stoughton High School
Butterfly
Sean Sullivan
Franklin High School
Documentary
Hockey Senior Night
Mekhala Costello
Canton High School
Mr. THS Documentary
Aiden Mendes and Ava Alves
Taunton High School
Mr. McDonough
Paul Grabert and Matt Martin
Canton High School
PSA
Sleep Deprivation
Dan Freitas
Taunton High School
Time
Ceylin Uysal-Post and Joey Noone
Canton High School
Hosa - Dangers of Drug Use
Kayla Sonephanith
Stoughton High School
Honorable Mentions
BLT
Samantha Rose Johnson, Annie Louise Reilly and Dominic Davis Oliver Ames High School
Straw Buried
Brendon Keefe
King Philip High School
The Paranormal Xtreme
Sophia DiBona, Jessica Bradley, Andrey DeSouza Lopes and Michaela Scott
Oliver Ames High School
A Huge Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible.
North Easton Savings Bank, Dedham Savings, Eastern Bank, Bill Ames, Royalty Beverage and Georgio's Roast Beef & Pizza


Sean Sullivan earns an award for short film at the 22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024
Sean Sullivan earns an award for short film at the 22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Scammers follow the news about student loan forgiveness





Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

By Terri Miller

Hearing a lot about federal student loan forgiveness in the news? You're not alone — scammers are, too. You might get a call from someone saying they're affiliated with Federal Student Aid (FSA) or the Department of Education.

 (They're not.) They'll say they're following up on your eligibility for a new loan forgiveness program, and might even know things about your loan, like the balance or your account number. 

They'll try to rush you into acting by saying the program is available for a limited time. But this is all a scam. 

What else do you need to know to spot scams like this?

Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/04/scammers-follow-news-about-student-loan-forgiveness




Scammers follow the news about student loan forgiveness
Scammers follow the news about student loan forgiveness

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

FHS student art on display at the FAA gallery within Escape Into Fiction through March 16, 2024

FHS student art on display at the FAA gallery
FHS student art on display at the FAA gallery
"The Franklin High School Art Student Exhibit opened at the FAA Gallery at Escape Into Fiction Bookstore on February 17 and will continue until March 16. Here are a few photos of the gallery.  
Please make a point to come by for a visit to see the the work of this talented group of young artists!
We would like to invite everyone to attend the opening reception on February 29 from 6—8 PM at the FAA Gallery."




Saturday, February 3, 2024

Reminder: FHS restores Community Services Hours as a grad requirement; Non-profits - Let's be ready to take advantage of this!

 At a recent Franklin School Committee meeting, Josh Hanna, the Principal of FHS, provided an update on the program of studies at the high school. The update is scheduled annually and gives the community a preview on significant course changes, adds, etc. before the students start registering for the next school year.

One key aspect that was announced can benefit the Franklin area nonprofits; the restoration of Community Services Hours as a graduation requirement at FHS. This becomes effective with the graduating class of 2028.


“Beginning with the class of 2028 Franklin High School students are required to complete 20 hours of community service as part of the requirement for graduation”  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/2024-2025_fhs_program_of_studies_.pdf 


As you have community service hour opportunities, please let Josh know. Please also give advance notice. He plans to be the central contact for now. He also plans to add a section to the FHS newsletter which goes out every 2 weeks to spread the word. Josh’s email is -> hannaj@franklinps.net 


Sample of a recent school newsletter -> https://t.co/Dv0lAS1YAz


If you want to listen to the meeting to hear the update the audio is available ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/school-committee-hears-about-oak-st-fhs.html

(due to some technical difficulties that night, the broadcast video is not yet available)



FHS restores Community Services Hours as a grad requirement; Let's be ready to take advantage of this!
FHS restores Community Services Hours as a grad requirement; Let's be ready to take advantage of this!

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Tri-County students help this Pirate Ship Come Ashore in Medway

Months of work and collaboration resulted in a plentiful supply of play structures for youngsters in nearby Medway, one of many collaborations between Tri-County students and community entities. In this case, members of our Carpentry Program completed easels, sinks and a two-story Pirate ship for use on the playground at McGovern Elementary School.

Carpentry students and instructor Mr. Mark Spillane were on hand to cut the ribbon earlier this week
Carpentry students and instructor Mr. Mark Spillane were on hand to cut the ribbon

While our Carpentry students and instructor Mr. Mark Spillane were on hand to cut the ribbon earlier this week, other programs played a crucial and integral role in the project coming to fruition. Engineering students assisted with the plans and design ideas while our Plumbing students helped design faucets for the outdoor sinks. Finally, members of our Auto Technology program pitched in by repairing and servicing a trailer to transport the 1,500-pound wooden ship from Franklin to Medway. Understandably, the pirate ship has been the most popular attraction for McGovern students thus far.

Earlier this week, the entire McGovern Elementary School student body and its principal Ms. Amy McDonald gathered along with Medway Superintendent Dr. Armand Pires and Facility Director Mr. Michael Grennon. On hand accompanying Spillane were TC Superintendent Dr. Karen M. Maguire, School Committee member Tracy Stewart, Principal Dana M. Walsh and Vocational Director Pamela Olsen.

Since its founding in 1977, the mission of Tri-County's Regional Vocational Technical High School is to provide an excellent comprehensive technical and academic education to regional high school students. State-of-the-art technical skills and knowledge are enriched and complemented by a solid foundation of academic skills. Creative and cooperative partnerships between area employers and a dynamic staff at Tri-County guarantee the continued growth and development of exciting programs designed to prepare graduates for careers in the twenty-first century. The school proudly services the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. For more, visit the school online at www.tri-county.us or any of our social media platforms.

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Franklin Police Dept Missing Person Alert: Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin

"The Franklin Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin. Jazlyn Rodrigues is a Hispanic female with dark curly hair with blonde highlights. She was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, black pants, and black sneakers.
She was last seen on October 10, 2023, around 7 pm after leaving her residence at 200 Woodview Way in Franklin. Jazlyn is entered as a missing person in NCIC.
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact 911 or the Franklin Police Department at 508-528-1212."

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1712204140854624278 

and

https://www.facebook.com/franklinmapolice/posts/pfbid0bXAcVXERxLQdkqM9wiV7RSxf5KxAEqsKvhapvEyQo6y6uYuk5FSeBQwkQSCAUU99l?__cft__[0]=AZUKE_vqo2r4VtAko4qLCAvzS5ODU3vK3Pe83oInt37F6oXjWlxEUyT7BXfM8hWM5vEK3VWbJgNEWKrmlbiRrj4W8UNKkvjv4bRSQhI43rImlAS1w6nMiTOhVsd_0xfy3QSPltcSKttiAVG0hHSlqvDz&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

Franklin Police Dept Missing Person Alert: Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin
Franklin Police Dept Missing Person Alert: Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin

Friday, September 29, 2023

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.

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
Middle, high school, & college students can sign up to join the Franklin Food Elves this season

Saturday, September 16, 2023

School Committee hears of and approves the District Improvement Plan & FHS trip to Far East in 2025 (audio)

FM #1061 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1061 in the series. 


The Franklin (MA) School Committee met on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 as scheduled.  Six members were present (1 absent - Bernstein).


Quick recap

  • Update from Superintendent Giguere on school opening, so far good, academic year has opened in heat which everyone worked through, over 800 faculty, over 4600 students

    • Successfully hired all teachers, down to 11 ESPs needed, 2 open spots for interventionists, thanks to all who were part of the process

    • Migrant housing update: refers to the press release, DESE also alerted District, families joining on a staggered basis, approx. 25 school age children with the families already housed, collaborating to enroll, register and get them welcomed to the schools, funding assistance to be provided, dollars remain unconfirmed. Updates to be provided as info is available

  • Introductions of the new administrators from around the district

  • Next up, the district improvement plan (DIP), slides not yet posted to the meeting folder, so pix will be captured for an album to be shared as we go https://photos.app.goo.gl/LxQbpaU4Ft8qPFS86   

    • Committee members asked and received clarifications on points made during the DIP presentation, in the action items, the DIP was approved as presented by 6-0-1 (6 for, none against, 1 absent)

  • Presentation on a proposed trip to Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand for spring of 2025. Presentation copy can be found   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_vietnam-cambodia-thailand_trip.pdf   

    • motion to approve trip as presented was seconded and passed by 6-0-1

  • Consent agenda was recommended for approval and it passed by 6-0-1

  • A round of updates from the various subcommittees on meetings held and or scheduled (details in the video and in my notes)


Let’s listen to the School Committee meeting of Sep 12. 


The total meeting audio runs about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1061-franklin-ma-school-committee-mtg-09-12-23



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


Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/G-8ECoHrh8M?si=r9hZow6Jim8WXGxS&t=59 


Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/september-12-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet 


Agenda doc & remote participation info ->    https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_9-12-23.pdf 


My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting and then in a single PDF for easy reading https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QdkJB2fxemPuN_nCWV6Dmq9tdc_QQsIh/view?usp=drive_link 


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Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda for Sep 12, 2023 Meeting
Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda for Sep 12, 2023 Meeting