Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Live reporting: Middle-High School Improvement Plans

2. Guests / Presentations
a. Middle School and High School’s School Improvement Plans
Dupre, Witcoff, Motti

presentation links to be added later
(no docs released as of meeting time)

1st page to talk to for the presentation tonight
1st page to talk to for the presentation tonight
2nd page of presentation for Middle Schools
2nd page of presentation for Middle Schools
3rd page of Middle School pres
3rd page of Middle School pres
4th page focusing on communications
4th page focusing on communications
question on the "World of Difference" program
built upon work from last year, peer leader lead, they facilitate discussions

question on responsive classroom, started at elementary levels and only recently has been expanded to middle school grades; principle aligned with social emotional learning

a lot of personalized strategies, emphasizes collaborative work among students
there is a lot of teacher buyin for this program

Illustrative Math (?) the program does allow for accelerated piece for students as they need

Peri, Klement for high shcool

also slides to be added when available (later)

not meant to be an eye test
not meant to be an eye test
A World of Difference program being added to high school this year
parents invited for age/grade specific evening programs

it is exciting to see the level of engagement and activity around the Algebra I and II classrooms, yes, really

"Portrait of a Graduate"to be brought into the high school this year, adds to what has already been done

series of 10 talks - being spearheaded by Asst Principal C Williams; first last week, remainder scheduled through the year

year two examining the grading practices
exciting work underway

examining the art and science of teaching
expanding new teacher academy; support provided through out the year
mentor and mentee program

cultural proficiency, town changing, school changing, how to meet the needs

engaging and supporting two way communications
really good start to the professional development for the year; Say Yes Institute

using the school council meeting to bring in other stakeholders
get communication out on time

social media platforms used, Twitter esp

when do the teachers do this?
excitement and buyin helps, the whole teacher matters to us here
we are working hard to listen to what is on our teachers minds

all the things the teachers do it is way beyond the school day, you are part of it too
self care is not just a buzzword, it does matter, we see it
we have a concern about how to do it


The PDF version of this agenda can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/agendas/scagenda_9-11-18.pdf

The documents released for this agenda can be found online (when released)
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/2018-19-meeting-packets

Live reporting: School Committee - Sep 11, 2018

Present: Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent: none


1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
no changes

b. Citizen’s Comments
i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH
none

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
Bea Bondhus
President Senior Class
2 yr Captain of girls basketball in addition to other clubs

Will Davis the new FHS representatives

the best opening in 20 year
FHS football team won opener, new concession stand well used
over 70 clubs this year
auditions for performances underway
new study parking system (by lot, rather than by spot)

looking forward to participating


d. Superintendent’s Report
rd week of school
concession stand wonderful soft opening, thanks to community for accomplishment building the stand; still some work to be done
more formal acceptance to be scheduled later

shout out to all the committee work underway
training for DESE project underway
homework committee met today

school start time advisory meeting next week



The PDF version of this agenda can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/agendas/scagenda_9-11-18.pdf

The documents released for this agenda can be found online (when released)
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/2018-19-meeting-packets


Franklin Garden Club - Flower Bouquet Sale - Sep 21

The Franklin Garden Club will sell flower bouquet arrangements in vases on Friday, September 21, at the Franklin Farmer’s Market, which takes place at the Town Common from 12:00 – 6:00 PM. 

The colorful arrangements featuring beautiful summer flowers, such as zinnias and daisies, will be made by members with flowers from their gardens and the Town Common. Prices will range from $5.00 - $10.00, a significant savings over the retail cost for similar bouquets. 

The sale offers residents an opportunity to brighten their homes with a lovely arrangement or to purchase a cheerful gift for others at a low cost. Proceeds will benefit Club community activities.

Franklin Garden Club - Flower Bouquet Sale - Sep 21
Franklin Garden Club - Flower Bouquet Sale - Sep 21

SEP 4, 2018 State Primary Official Results for Franklin, MA

Town Clerk Teresa Burr has posted the official results for the Sep 4 State Primary. The only observable changes I noted were in case of write in votes and the Libertarian results which as there were only 7 votes cast, I left out.

All 20 pages in the new voting report output. Note: the ballots are listed alphabetically (Democrat, Libertarian,Republican and then within each ballot by the position)


These results were shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/state-primary-official-results

or you can download a copy here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WGLRXqf5f89hbTsH4pNDe-Ouz2Kw99nO/view?usp=sharing



Official results for Franklin - State Primary - Sep 4
Official results for Franklin - State Primary - Sep 4

Registration for the Franklin Police Association 5K is now open

The 1st Annual 5K Foot Pursuit takes place at Franklin High School, 218 Oak St, Franklin, MA. There is plenty of parking on site. 

Registration opens Saturday, Nov 3 at 7:30 AM and the 5K race starts at 9:00.  At 8:15 AM there will be a Kids Fun Run, free for kids 13 and under.

The 5K course is USATF certified. The 5K will be professionally chipped timed by The Empire Timing Co.


REGISTRATION

Pre-Registration for the 5K is $20 for the first 100 registered and $25 thereafter. Race day registration is $30.

5K Pre-Registration for runners 17 and under is $10 and $15 on race day. The Kids Fun Run is free for kids 13 and under.

T-Shirts for the first 100 registered for the 5K.

For online registration:
https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Franklin/FranklinPoliceAssociation5KFootPursuit

A mail-in race application can be downloaded from here:
http://firstmile-fitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018-Franklin-Police-Association-Race-App.pdf

Registration for the Franklin Police Association 5K is now open
Registration for the Franklin Police Association 5K is now open

Shared from Twitter:



MBTA: Franklin Line notice - Back Bay skipped for 2 inbound evening trains



Affected direction: Inbound Affected stops: Back Bay Affected trips: 722 (5:03 pm from Forge Park/495) 744 (5:05 pm from Norwood Central)
Franklin Line notice Franklin Line notice
Trains 722 (5:03 pm from Forge Park) and 744 (5:05 pm from Norwood Central) will not stop at Back Bay Station from Sept 10-14 due to Amtrak track work. Passengers for Back Bay will be assisted onto the next outbound trains from South Station.

Affected direction: Inbound

Affected stops:
Back Bay

Affected trips:
722 (5:03 pm from Forge Park/495)
744 (5:05 pm from Norwood Central)
Last Updated: Sep 10 2018 02:14 PM
© Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, all rights reserved.


MBTA: Franklin Line notice - Back Bay skipped for 2 inbound evening trains
MBTA: Franklin Line notice - Back Bay skipped for 2 inbound evening trains

FHS Volleyball tops Feehan 3-0 on Monday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Sep 10.


Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Bishop Feehan, 0 – Final


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-10-18/





FHS Volleyball tops Feehan 3-0 on Monday
FHS Volleyball tops Feehan 3-0 on Monday