Franklin School District: Schools Update

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello

Our  counseling and administrative team collaborated today to provide meaningful counseling and  support to the faculty, staff and students at Davis Thayer.  The Open Circle conversations went well and students transitioned  quickly into the daily routines of learning. We are appreciative for the assistance and support of our colleagues from the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School and Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. Both schools sent counselors to help us during this difficult time. Their support and expertise made a difference to our staff and most especially our students. 

We also want to extend our thanks to the community members who have reached out to support our school staff and students. Many in the community are asking what they can do to help during this tragic time family. At this time we are trying to respect the privacy of the family but we understand that many in the community want to help. We encourage anyone wanting to offer assistance do so by donating  to the memorial fund established at Dean Bank. Donations may be sent to the Lexi and Sean Munroe Memorial Fund, c/o Dean Bank  PO Box 307,  Franklin, MA 02038.

Thank you again for all of your well wishes.
Respectfully, Maureen Sabolinski

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Come Together to support the Munroe Family

For a few years, Neighbor Brigade (a non-profit) has quietly been assisting our people/families in our Franklin Community who have had medical/emergency or other types of crisis in their world.  The local chapter is run by Linda Gagnon who has received many phone calls/text/emails about ways to help the Munroe family.  She will be meeting with her co-leaders to gather more information but if you would like to help, please head to the website www.neighborbrigade.org and find the Franklin chapter.  This organization uses their website to coordinate the needs.  It truly streamlines the process and the Brigade members get right to work.

Neighbor Brigade Franklin

Here is some info from the Neighbor Brigade website:

Neighbor Brigade establishes and mobilizes community-based networks of volunteers to provide immediate and free assistance to neighbors experiencing sudden crises such as cancer treatment, illness, accident, or other tragedy.  Neighbor Brigade transforms local communities into networks of support through which neighbors quickly mobilize to help other residents in emergency situations. It is a simple idea with tremendous impact in providing relief to those in crisis while strengthening the fabric of a community. 

Neighbor Brigade's volunteers provide critical support services such as home delivered meals, transportation to and from medical appointments, and home maintenance help. The organization is comprised of town-specific chapters, each managed by screened and trained volunteer Chapter Leaders who recruit and coordinate volunteers within their town. Chapter Leaders utilize online management tools to alert their volunteer base of recipients' needs and schedule their volunteers to meet these needs. There are no eligibility requirements for recipients and all help is delivered quickly, with care, and completely free of charge. Recipients may be self-referred or referred by others, either via phone or an online referral through Neighbor Brigade's website.

http://www.neighborbrigade.org/chapters/FranklinMA/

This was also posted on Facebook: 

If you would like to help, donations can be made to:

The Lexi and Sean Munroe Memorial Fund

c/o Dean Bank

PO Box 307

Franklin, MA 02038

Submitted by Lisa Buccella

Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Monthly Meeting - January 14, 2014

The Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee will have a meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the YMCA in Franklin starting at 7:30 pm. This meeting will constitute our Annual meeting, and as such will include an election of officers and approval of our annual budget. We hope you can attend. Please also consider renewing your annual membership contribution at www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org Thank you. Marc Kaplan, Chair p.s: we hope you like the look of our new email format Download this month's agenda (32 KB) Download last month's minutes (223 KB) Download By-Laws of the FBRTC (108 KB) Follow us on Facebook Visit us online Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Monthly Meeting Franklin YMCA January 14th, 2013 FBRTC Wine Tasting Poor Richard's Wine and Spirits January 26th, 2013 FBRTC Installs No Motor Vehicle Sign >> Read more 4th Annual Road Race - Saturday, May 3, 2014 >> Read more

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MBTA Parking is switching pay-by-phone providers starting 2/1/14

MBTA Parking is switching pay-by-phone providers starting 2/1/14.  Visit http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/parking/ or call 1-866-234-7275 for details. MBTA.com Last updated: Jan 13 2014 2:33 PM Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/parking/ Sent by the MBTA. Manage subscriptions Manage account Help (or write subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com)

In the News: community loss, trash delays

A community reeling and frozen in shock looked to loved ones for solace Monday after the Norfolk District Attorney’s office confirmed the deaths of two children who were found unresponsive in a wooden hope chest at their Chestnut Street home Sunday night. -

See more at: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140113/NEWS/140119569#sthash.OmhqNOQw.dpuf

Delays in trash and recycling will continue at least another two days as Waste Management recovers from truck problems caused in the last two weeks by frigid weather.

See more at: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140114/NEWS/140119547#sthash.lZJWCD1C.dpuf

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: Update

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

January 13, 2014

Dear Parents, Guardians, Faculty, Staff and Community Members: 

Today was a challenging day for our community as we face the profound loss of two of our young students.  We want to take a moment to apprise you of what happened today and what will happen in our elementary schools tomorrow. 

Today grief counselors were on site to work with faculty, staff and students. Counselors collaborated with classroom teachers to conduct Open Circle about the accident. As we did not have information on the status of the children, we supported our students and attempted to make them feel safe in the learning environment. We did not have any conversation about loss or grief as this personal conversation is more appropriate between a parent and child. We respect the relationship and role of family in understanding tragedy and how each family approaches these events is based on religious, moral and the values of the family. School personnel do want to usurp the role or authority of the family. 

After school our counselors met with faculty and staff to debrief and plan for Tuesday. We also offered counseling services to parents and families during the evening. Our counselors offer strategies, vocabulary and a script to facilitate these difficult conversations with children. 

On Tuesday our counselors will conduct an Open Circle discussion with classroom teachers in all Davis Thayer classrooms. In all of our other elementary schools the faculty will monitor and assess the status of students and respond accordingly. If students in a class are struggling with this tragedy the staff has prepared an Open Circle dialog.  Other communities have been gracious in offering assistance and as we understand that counseling will be ongoing we will assess on a daily basis. 

If your child/children are experiencing difficulty understanding this tragedy we encourage you to contact your child's school and speak with the administration, the classroom teacher or a counselor. If you do not wish for your child to participate in an Open Circle discussion at your school, please notify your principal, assistant principal or classroom teacher. 

As we face this tragedy we will face it as a community. One of the most enduring characteristics of Franklin is how our community supports one another in times of need. The family of these two young children will need all of our support in the coming days and months. 

On behalf of the school community-thank you. 

Respectfully,
The Administrative Team/Franklin Schools

 

Davis Thayer Elementary School

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Franklin Public Schools: Sad News

On Jan 13, 2014 8:46 AM, "FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT" 

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello

The administration of the Franklin Public Schools received confirmation this morning that two of our elementary students passed away in a tragic accident on Sunday. 

This is a sad and tragic event and our thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to the family, friends and all those affected.

We have a crisis team in place at the school. We will have counseling services available after school for parents, students and faculty. 

We ask that the community respect the privacy of the family at this time.

Respectfully,
Maureen Sabolinski

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name that rain garden project!

The Franklin DPW is partnering with the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) to develop a rain garden project for the residents of Franklin. This program will offer a workshop to interested residents in which they will learn about rain gardens and how to reduce stormwater runoff by building their own.

Before the project gets underway, we need your help! Click the link below to vote for the slogan you feel best represents this project and Franklin's efforts to reduce stormwater runoff.

Vote Here!

Stay tuned for more information on the Franklin Rain Garden Project!

rain garden at Parmenter School

As posted on the official Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/General_pages/Rain_Garden_Slogan

You can read more about the Charles River Watershed Association  http://www.crwa.org/

Update on trash/recycle schedule

Regular reader Renata received an email with this to share:

I just received an email from Chris White (DPW) - here is what it says: "Leave the trash and recycling in the carts at the curb, Waste Management is behind and trying to catch up ASAP." Please share with your friends/neighbors.

trash/recycling ready for pickup on Union St

 I would add that this week should be a 'normal' schedule while they are playing catch up.

NECN News report on Chestnut St

A link to the NECN news report on the situation with 2 children found 'unresponsive' at a home on Chestnut St here in Franklin