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| Quilling Art Workshop scheduled for May 1 |
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| Night Owl Farm has open spots for some good workshops this month of March |
"We still have some excellent workshops left this month!"
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| School Committee meetings Jan 21 & Jan 22 |
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| Franklin Public Schools FY 2026 Budget Meetings Leading to School Committee Vote Feb 11, 2025 |
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| Native Plant Seed Starting Workshop |
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| Christmas school break workshops for age 5-11 |
Creative Camp Winter Break Fun!
"Join us this Saturday at 5 PM here at the bakery to create your own charcuterie board with JG Charcuterie.
Tickets are available on @jg_charcuterie bio"
FM #1326 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1326 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Budget Workshop held on Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024. 5 members participated, 4 in the Training Room (Callaghan, Charles, O’Sullivan & McNeill), and 1 remotely (Gallagher). 2 not present (Sompally, Griffin).
Quick recap:
Supt Giguere opens with the budget development process, likely to have another workshop after the holidays
Business administrator Jana Melotti takes over to walk through the slides, Dr Dutch adds commentary as well. He is continuing work on a consultant basis
Clarification on the starting point, some recall Jamie's # differently from what is shown on the slide. They will confirm and update the Cmte via email
Also a capital budget preview, more to be covered in the budget subcmte meeting after this session
The recording runs about 55 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1326-school-cmte-budget-workshop-11-26-24/
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School Committee Budget Workshop agenda -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5041656/11-26-24_AGENDA-Budget_Workshop.pdf
Photos of the budget presentation -> (not yet posted to FPS page)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/R1Es5WfrB9LMSq4J8
My notes for the full session are captured in one PDF file ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o16lf6c1yJsM7uV0iVoo3zUy6AEXcN8v/view?usp=drive_link
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| Franklin School Committee conducts budget workshop for FY 2026 |
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Host: Franklin Public Schools This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you receive a proposed IEP. You will also learn what to do if the student is not eligible and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to join. All handouts will be sent to attendees from our workshop coordinator, Kristin LaRose, within 24 hours of the presentation.
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| Franklin SEPAC hosts "Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility Workshop" Dec 5 |
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| Back to back budget meetings for the School Committee - Nov 26 - 5:30 & 6:30 PM |
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"The Franklin Art Association is pleased to be offering a collage workshop with Lenny Moskowitz Saturday Dec. 7th 10-3:30 at Franklin TV Studio."
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| Franklin Art Association schedules a Collage Workshop Dec 7th - sign up now!! |
Free "How to Audition Workshop!"
"Join FSPA Director @rayelynnmercer this Sunday, October 6th for a How to Audition Workshop! #fspa #franklinschoolfortheperformingarts #franklinma #franklinmassachusetts"
Calling all Women Veterans!
Women Veterans Self-Care Workshop
Join us for a free Self-Care Workshop in Franklin on Fri 13 Sept (12 noon) at the Franklin Senior Center.
The workshop will be facilitated by the new EOVS Program Director for the Women Veterans Network (WVN), Jessica Frost D.M.
Lunch will be provided. RSVP to snisbett@franklinma.gov
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/women-veterans-self-care-workshop-healing-modalities
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| LEGO Stop Motion Animation Workshop |
"Alarm Robotics, a non-profit community robotics team from Franklin, is offering this free class for students ages 10-14!
Participants will use their phones (required) and the Stop Motion Animation app to produce a Lego stop motion animation.
Registration is required and space is limited. Call 508-699-0122 to register."
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| Register now for the Red Apron Charcuterie special "Charcuterie Cup Workshop" - July 10 |
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| Comprehensive School Facilities Community Forum - April 8 at 6 PM |
