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Sunday, August 13, 2023
FHS Strength & Conditioning Program recognizes their "Athletes of the Summer"
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
School Committee hears of summer learning, approves MOU with Cafeteria workers (video)
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an update on summer learning was shared |
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Last Open Meet for Summer Track at FHS Tuesday, July 25 - 5 PM
"Last meet of the Summer tomorrow!!!Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1683497159658799104
We'll need volunteers to get there around 4:15 to help set everything up and get the jumping pits opened and raked!
If anyone wants to register early you can use the link -> https://t.co/D015bvJllG "
Last Open Meet for Summer Trak at FHS Tuesday, July 25 - 5 PM |
Friday, June 30, 2023
Reminder: Summer Services at First Universalist Society in Franklin
July 9: The Spirituality of FishingJuly 16: Writing PoetryJuly 23: Walking the LabyrinthJuly 30: Prayer as a PortalAugust 6: MindfulnessAugust 13: VeganismAugust 20: Trees: Bridges to SpiritAugust 27: Everyday Spiritual Practices
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Summer Services at First Universalist Society in Franklin |
Monday, June 26, 2023
Yes, there is NO school Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Are you signed up for Summer Badminton?
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Summer Reading 2023 Kicks off June 17
Welcome to the 2023 Summer Reading webpage!
This year's theme is Find Your Voice!
We are setting the stage for a summer full of fun adventures, and lots and lots of reading! Please enjoy this taste of what's to come!
We will continue to add to this page as summer approaches! Summer Reading sign-up officially begins on June 17th!
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Summer Reading 2023 Kicks off June 17 |
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Summer Services at First Universalist Society in Franklin
July 9: The Spirituality of FishingJuly 16: Writing PoetryJuly 23: Walking the LabyrinthJuly 30: Prayer as a PortalAugust 6: MindfulnessAugust 13: VeganismAugust 20: Trees: Bridges to SpiritAugust 27: Everyday Spiritual Practices
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Summer Services at First Universalist Society in Franklin |
Monday, May 29, 2023
Register your kiddos for summer cooking camp (grade 4 - 7) - Lifelong Community Learning
3 days of cooking this summer! Students develop kitchen skills and learn teamwork.
Find out more: bit.ly/3MF8nxY
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Register your kiddos for summer cooking camp (grade 4 - 7) - Lifelong Community Learning |
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Register for Summer Yoga with Lifelong Learning
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
Summer Music Academy - early bird pricing ends May 31
The Early Bird price for the Lifelong Music Academy’s Summer Music Program ends on May 31st!
For details and to register: https://bit.ly/3wqfLqL
Summer Music Academy - early bird pricing ends May 31 |
Franklin incoming 9th graders - register now for High School Experience - Aug 8 & 9
High School Experience (HSE) is 3 months away - August 8 & 9! Register today at https://t.co/CYZCzxgep8
Hope to see our Class of 2027 there!!
Franklin incoming 9th graders - register now for High School Experience - Aug 8 & 9 |
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Register now for the Lifelong Learning Summer Programs !!!
Looking for something FUN to do this summer?
Lifelong Learning is offering STEM, ART, and MUSIC programs for students entering grades 6-9 in the fall. Why not try a class in Forensic Science, Engineering, Technology, Finance, Digital Art, Video Production, or Middle School Glee!
Looking for something for elementary school students? Check out STAR that offers enrichment opportunities for students entering grades K-5.
Check out our website (https://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/) for more information and to register.
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Register now for the Lifelong Learning Summer Programs !!! |
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Fire Dept, Police Dept, Public Works, & Facilities - apply now
Patrol Officer - Franklin Police Department
Summer Employment - Facilities Department
Firefighter / Paramedic - Franklin Fire Department
Heavy Motor Equipment Operators - Department of Public Works
Staff Engineer - Department of Public Works
Custodian - Facilities Department
Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department
Updated 05/02/2023
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Teens Can Work Out FOR FREE All Summer at Planet Fitness: May 15-August 31
Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the return of its High School Summer Pass™ program, inviting high schoolers ages 14 – 191 to work out for free at any of its more than 2,400 Planet Fitness locations throughout the United States and Canada from May 15 through August 31. Starting today, high schoolers can visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to register for the program before gaining club access starting Monday, May 15. Teens under 18 in the U.S. and under 19 in Canada must register with a parent or guardian online or in-club.
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Teens Can Work Out FOR FREE All Summer at Planet Fitness: May 15-August 31 |
In its third year, High School Summer Pass continues to offer high schoolers a way to stay active during the summer months in a fun, safe, and Judgement Free environment. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), youth up to 17 years of age should get a recommended average of at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity to boost their physical and mental health2. Furthermore, in 2021, The Youth Risk Behavior Survey commissioned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 29 percent of high school students experienced poor mental health, a steady biannual increase since the survey was first fielded in 20113, demonstrating that youth today consistently – and increasingly – face mental health struggles.
Launching during Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, High School Summer Pass allows teens the opportunity to prioritize their mental and physical wellness goals during a critical time when school is out and important academic and extracurricular programs such as sports, gym class and after-school activities are in recess. Research also shows that students who complete the recommended amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity experienced greater academic achievement compared to those who did not4. Last year, Planet Fitness' High School Summer Pass program motivated 3.5 million high school-aged students to prioritize their health who completed 17 million workouts at Planet Fitness over a three-and-a-half-month period.
"At Planet Fitness, it's our continued mission as the leader in fitness to provide high school students free access to our more than 2,400 locations in the U.S. and Canada to start and stick with a health and fitness journey. Research shows that teens are struggling with overall wellness, and this is one of the many reasons why the High School Summer Pass program is so important," said Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer at Planet Fitness. "Having joined the gym for the first time when I was 16, I know firsthand the benefits exercise has had on my life, so we look forward to helping teens create lifelong habits in the Judgement Free Zone® this summer."
SCHOOL AND STUDENT REWARDS
To further motivate high schoolers to prioritize fitness, all participants who sign up are encouraged to enter the Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass Contest5. Planet Fitness will award 10 lucky teens in the U.S. and Canada with $10,000 individual academic scholarships ($100,000 total) via a TikTok video submission contest. To enter, teens are asked to post a TikTok video tagging @planetfitness using the hashtags #contest and #HSSP23US (U.S. members) or tagging @planetfitnessca using the hashtags #contest and #HSSP23CAN (Canada members) that describes their High School Summer Pass experience. The contest submission period runs through August 31.
Additionally, the top 10 schools on the leaderboard across U.S. and Canada in each tier (as described in the rules) will each receive $10,000! These scholarships can be used to fund athletic equipment, field renovations, physical fitness classes and health and wellness initiatives.
OVERCOMING MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES WITH FITNESS
To understand what is top-of-mind among high schoolers today to better support them over the summer, Planet Fitness commissioned a national study6 which found 61 percent of teens face mental health struggles and 93 percent of teens appreciate how fitness can positively impact their lives and lead to healthier lifestyles into adulthood.
Key findings include:
- Mental Health Stress Test. Close to three in four (73 percent) parents report they are concerned about their teen's mental health struggles. Similarly, they also worry about their child's stress levels (76 percent), mood (72 percent) and self-confidence (72 percent).
- Setting a Good (Exercise) Example. Parents recognize that their teens simply may not have the right guidance when it comes to working out. In fact, 83 percent of parents wish they could set a better example for their teens about working out and exercising.
- Teen Motivation is High. Teens are looking to make positive, healthy changes in their lives, like improving their mental (91 percent) and physical (89 percent) health. Three in four (75 percent) are ready and willing to get into the gym and start working out.
- Screen Stare. A majority of teens report that they spend up to four hours a day playing video games (84 percent), watching TV (84 percent), on social media (80 percent) or text messaging (82 percent).
- Low Energy Drain. Two in three (66 percent) teens admit they sometimes struggle with having energy throughout the day, while 61 percent generally struggle to stay energized. However, teens who do stay physically active say working out makes them more energetic, helps them have more energy for the day and keeps them focused and more productive.
All High School Summer Pass participants will have access to free fitness training from in-club certified trainers7, free workouts designed specifically for high schoolers in the free Planet Fitness App as well as workout plans available at PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass.
For more information on High School Summer Pass, including how to sign up for the free membership at any of the more than 2,400 Planet Fitness locations in the U.S. and Canada, visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass.
About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of December 31, 2022, Planet Fitness had approximately 17 million members and 2,410 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. Approximately 90 percent of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.
1 Teenagers ages 14 – 19 can visit any Planet Fitness location in the United States and Canada. Teens must work out at the location they sign up at and are not permitted to use other locations. Teens under 18 must sign-up with a parent or guardian in-club or online at PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass. Once the parent or guardian waiver is signed for teens under 18, teens can work out alone. Students who are already 18 do not need a parent or guardian to be present during the sign-up process.
2 Recommendation of Level of Physical Activity by Age – United States, October 2022, World Health Organization.
3 Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Data Summary & Trends Report – United States, 2021, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
4 Academic Achievement and Physical Activity: The Ideal Relationship to Promote a Healthier Lifestyle in Adolescents – 2020, Human Kinetics Journal.
5 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to residents of the 50 US/D.C. and Canadian provinces of ON, AB, MB, SK, NB, NL & BC, 14-19 years of age (with parent approval if a minor). $100,000 USD available in the U.S. and $100,000 CAD available in Canada. Void where prohibited. Begins 12:00 a.m. ET on 5/15/23; ends 11:59 p.m. ET on 8/31/23. Grand Prizes (5 for US Students): a $10,000 USD scholarship. Grand Prizes (5 for CAN Students): a $10,000 CAD scholarship. School Prizes (5; 1 per US school tier): $10,000 for athletics and fitness. School Prizes (5; 1 per CAN school tier): $10,000 CAD for athletics and fitness. Winning schools selected based on number of HSSP members from the school and applicable school tier. All prizes awarded as a check to schools/winners (or parent/legal guardian if winner is a minor). For Official Rules, eligibility, entry and school tier details, visit www.pfsummerpasscontest.com. Sponsor: Planet Fitness Holdings, LLC.
6 Online survey conducted by Wired Research to 1,000 parents of teens ages 15-18 and their respective teens, with a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percent.
7 Locations are independently owned and operated; please check your local club for details.
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for DPW and Facilities, maybe one is for you!
Job Opportunities
To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.
Summer Employment - Department of Public Works & Facilities Department
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
Staff Engineer - Department of Public Works
Custodian - Facilities Department
Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department
Updated 04/07/2023
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities
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Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for DPW and Facilities, maybe one is for you! |
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Franklin Recreation: Summer Brochure 2023
275 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA. 02038 • (508) 613-1666 • http://franklinma.myrec.com/ We are excited to share our 2023 Summer Brochure with all of you. You can now access the brochure by clicking the link below. Please note registration for all Summer Programs open on Monday, April 3rd at 8:30 AM. Please note that the Franklin Recreation staff is at a conference until Thursday. If you have any questions about any programs in the summer brochure please email franklinrecreation@franklinma.gov and we will get back to you asap. We can't wait to see you this summer!! Summer Brochure 2023 |
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Introducing Encore’s Summer Music Camp!
Ages 8 & up -> Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM -> July 10-August 31
Students will have morning core classes to firm up skills, such as Theory, Piano Lab, and Recording Techniques, as well as the choice of several breakout classes in the afternoon, including Rock ‘N Pop Ensemble, The Singing Actor, Drum Circle and many more!
For more information, call 508-533-7700 or visit
www.encoremusicacademy.net
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Introducing Encore’s Summer Music Camp! |
Monday, February 27, 2023
Franklin Police to host Leadership Camp again this Summer; Registration is open now!
"The Franklin Police Department is excited to once again host our Leadership Camp this summer from July 10-14.
The officers and kids involved have an amazing time working and learning together every year and would like you to be a part of it."
https://t.co/d1CdrrVhSF
Franklin Police to host leadership camp again this Summer |
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Mark your calendars -> Registration for the Franklin Recreation summer camp opens March 1
"Don't forget to mark your calendars. Summer Camp Registration Opens next Wednesday, March 1st"
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Mark you calendars - Registration for the Franklin Recreation summer camp opens March 1 |