Showing posts with label tour. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tour. Show all posts

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Franklin High School Tour (photo essay)

The tour of Franklin High School on Wednesday, Apr 24 drew the best attendance of all the school tours this year. Principal Peter Light welcomed all and was joined by Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski, Asst Superintendent Sally Winslow, and School Committee members Pamela McIntyre and John Jewell. The tour started outside as it was still daylight and a good time to get a teaser of what the new building looks like before getting into the current facility.


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magic underway
There is magic underway! Steel and concrete are being transformed into a wonderful learning place.

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front right corner, Principal's office
In this front right corner, the Principal's office will be located where the circular section appears.

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design view of entrance and principals office 
This is one of the design views showing by comparison the front right section of the building as it will look when finished.

Additional design photos can be found here or on the NewFHS website


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crane view
The cranes are raising the additional sections along the front where the library and gymnasium will be.

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Classroom walls
In the back right corner of the new building, they are just starting to frame out the walls. This would be one of the classrooms in the new media center.


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grand stairwell
The steel pieces sticking up with the orange caps are the footings for the stairway that will be the grand stairway up from the main entrance.

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interior courtyard
There is an empty space just beyond this first section of building. This will be the opening for the interior courtyard. It will allow light and air into the interior sections of the building.


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art in entrance hallway
As we moved inside to the current facility, I spent time capturing some of the art work along the halls and murals on the walls. Discussions are underway on which of the mural and other art work will move to the new building and which will not. The students in the new building will need to make it their own space while carrying some of the past with them.

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Roman mural - H wing
Walking along H Wing, there are several large murals on the walls. This one of a Roman scene.

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French themed mural

This one of a French scene

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The Beatles
The Beatles

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Spanish themed mural
Spanish themed mural

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directions to water
The arrow points to the water fountain.

I did not complete the tour on Wednesday evening. I left before it finished to get to the Town Council meeting and report on the happenings there. You can find my notes updated with the DPW presentation copy here

Monday, April 22, 2013

Tour Franklin High School - 4/24/13 at 6:00 PM


You can tour the current Franklin High School facility on Wednesday starting at 6:00 PM. Join FHS administrators, and representatives from the Central Office as well as School Committee for this event that is open to the public.

FHS field house
FHS field house


The Facebook event can be found here
https://www.facebook.com/events/165016513660704/



Thursday, April 18, 2013

Franklin Public Schools: Updates


A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello

By now we are all trying to make sense of the irrational tragedy that occurred at the Boston Marathon. This tragedy has touched our community as our many of our teachers,parents, neighbors and students were participants in this annual event. I know we will keep the victims in our thoughts and in our hearts. During these times channeling our actions into good can help us to remember that most of the people we meet are good and caring.

We want to welcome a new community group that serves to help any member of our community who may need assistance. The Franklin Neighbor Brigade is a community of volunteers from Franklin dedicated to helping an making a difference. They are ready with a meal, a ride or to help with household errands. If you know anyone who needs a helping hand please reach our to the Franklin Neighbor Brigade.
 
Here is the link for more information http://www.neighborbrigade2.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/General-Flyer.pdf


Tour of Franklin HS / April 24
The School Committee and administration will be hosting a tour of Franklin HS on Wednesday April 24 at 6:00 pm. Meet in the lobby. Please join us.


Regards and enjoy the rest of the week,
Maureen Sabolinski
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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.

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


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Reminder: Tour of Keller and Sullivan - Mar 7 - 6:00 PM


A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello

Please join the administration and School Committee for a tour of the Helen Keller Elementary School and Annie Sullivan Middle School.

Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

All community members invited - please meet in Keller lobby (on the left).
Address: 500 Lincoln Street.

If school is closed  due to inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled.
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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Keller Sullivan School Tour - Mar 7, 6:00 PM

The next stop on the tour of the school facilities here is Franklin is the Keller Sullivan complex on Lincoln St.

Join the principals, members of the School Committee and Central Office on the tour. This is a good opportunity to see inside the building, visit classrooms, and have questions answered along the way.


The Helen Keller Elementary School entrance

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The Keller school webpage can be found here http://kellerelementary.vt-s.net/Pages/index


The Annie Sullivan Middle School entrance

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The Sullivan school webpage can be found here  http://sullivanmiddle.vt-s.net/Pages/index

Respond to the event invite on Facebook here
http://www.facebook.com/events/468882659832077/


Sunday, February 3, 2013

Franklin Public Schools: School Events


A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello

Please join the School Committee and administration on a tour of Davis Thayer Elementary on February 7 at 6:00 p.m in the lobby. Our tour will be led by Principal Evemarie McNeil and School Committee members, Roberta Trahan and Sue Rohrbach.

Stop by the Jazz Cafe at Franklin HS featuring the HS Jazz Ensembles along with performances by all three middle school jazz bands. Concert will be held at Remington Middle School on February 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Have a a great weekend
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Saturday, October 6, 2012

JF Kennedy Elementary School Tour - October 2012

I was part of a few residents who took advantage of the first tour of the JF Kennedy School. This is the first of a series of tours. I would encourage everyone to find one or more to take advantage of. It is a great opportunity to see the school in a relaxed and informal manner.

Principal Joan Toye welcomed us. She was joined on the tour by School Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski, Asst Superintendent Sally Winslow and School Committee Chairperson Paula Mullen and Roberta Trahan.

We started in the entrance lobby

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The PCC is very active

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Down the corridor to the right to view a kindergarten room

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another classroom (and you'll see ladybugs all over this school)

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the library

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the computer lab

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back by the main office to the cafeteria

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more classrooms

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the gymnasium

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do the ropes bring back any memories?

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Smart boards are in most classrooms

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Tile projects adorn some of the wall space

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Another recent tile project

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Yes, the tour got us into the maintenance room to see the furnace!

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I love the tennis balls on the feet of the chairs, such a good idea

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Join the next tour currently scheduled for 6:00 PM on October 25th. You get a three for one tour by visiting the ECDC, Oak St and Horace Mann as all three buildings are in the same complex.

For the remainder of the schedule check here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/schedule-for-school-tours.html