"Today (Tuesday) concludes our annual active shooter simulation training at the old Charter School. This year's training was different from previous training as we had help from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School students on criminal justice co-op. Students role played different roles including hostages, fleeing students, and injured persons.
On top of addressing an active shooter threat, officers were also expected to treat and evacuate injured persons throughout different scenarios. Thanks to our training staff and all the students for another successful training."
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Franklin Police complete active shooter simulation training
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, May 25, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
- This slot features the Introductory Remarks and Keynote address by Michael Bobbitt for the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium held May 14, 2022 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/05/blog-post.html
This hour features the most recent Town Council Quarterbacking session with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/05/town-council-quarterbacking-with-tom.html
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
8:30 am Memorial Day Breakfast 2019
10:00 am Memorial Day 2021
11:30 am Whole Health Visions: Nancy Safran
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Sandya: Pasta
1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Healthy Communities
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 2
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8
3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Social Security
6:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Grillin'
6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Jamie Barrett & Electric Youth
9:30 pm FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
FHS Boys Soccer Boosters schedule fund raiser at LaCantina - June 8
The FHS Boys Soccer Boosters have scheduled a fund raising wine and pizza event at LaCantina Winery for June 8, 2022.
"Check out the awesome prizes up for bid in our silent auction.... Don't miss out! Hope to see you there!"
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSBoysSocBSTRs/status/1528889742003097601
| FHS Boys Soccer Boosters schedule fund raiser at LaCantina - June 8 |
Reminder: School Committee meeting features a full agenda for Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Among the items on the School Committee meeting Tuesday evening are the following for Guests/Presentations:
A. Retiree Recognition
B. District Improvement Plan Update 2021-2022 https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/dip_outcomes_to_sc_2021-2022.pdf
C. Superintendent’s Evaluation – Presentation of Evidence https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/superintendents_evaluation_evidence_2021-2022.pdf
And longer list than recently seen of Discussion Action items
A. Superintendent’s Contract
The Chair recommends approval of a 3 year contract with Lucas Giguere as Superintendent of Schools - July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/dip_outcomes_to_sc_2021-2022.pdf
B. Policy - 2nd Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of policy ADF - Wellness Policy as discussed. https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_policy_2.pdf
C. Boys Basketball Trip
I recommend approval of the request of CJ Neely to take the Boys Basketball team to Orlando, Florida from December 26-30, 2022 to participate in the 2022 KSA Events Basketball Tournament as detailed. https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_c_-_basketball_trip_-_orlando.pdf
D. Performing Arts Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Dianne Plouffe to take students to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida from April 15-19, 2023 to perform as detailed. https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_d_-_performing_arts_trip.pdf
E. Spain Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Emily Chaisson & Laura Keenan to take students to Malaga & Granada, Spain from April 14-22, 2023 as detailed. https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_e_-_spain_trip.pdf
F. Proposed MASC Resolution Regarding Sanctuary Laws for Trans Students
I recommend the School Committee adopt the proposed MASC Resolution regarding sanctuary laws for trans students for formal consideration by the 2022 Massachusetts Association of School Committees Delegate Assembly in November as discussed. https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_f_-_resolution.pdf
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - May 24, 2022 - 7 PM |
Seal of Biliteracy achieved by 12 FHS students in second year of program
"Congratulations to all of our @FranklinHS world language scholars who earned the MA Sate Seal of Biliteracy! We are so proud."
| Based upon students in photo, at least 11 achieved this biliteracy award. Stay tuned for an update on what the total is. |
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/LevansFHS/status/1528808110244220931
Seal of Biliteracy introduced to School Committee in Sep 2019 with a planned implementation for 2020-2021 school year. 5 students were announced in June 2021. Per the photo, 11 students have reached this achievement this year. (Being verified if total is 11 or ??).(Confirmed as 11.) (updated 5/25/22 to 12 as another student was confirmed)
2021 achievement announcement -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/06/5-fhs-students-receive-massachusetts.html
FHS baseball, boys & girls lacrosse, and boys tennis teams post wins on Monday
Softball = King Philip, 10 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
Boys Lacrosse = Canton, 5 @ Franklin, 25 – Final
Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 17 @ Canton, 1 – Final
- The Panthers completed yet another perfect Hock season, going 10-0 against league foes capped with Monday’s big win over Canton. Stella Regan (four goals, one assist) and Kaitlyn Carney (three goals, two assists) paced the offense with five points apiece, Kate O’Rourke (three goals, one assist, six draw controls) and Katie Peterson (one goal, three assists) each had four points, and Jamie Tanner (one goal) played well defensively for the Panthers. Allie McCabe scored for Canton while Elyse Broderick made nine saves in net.
Girls Tennis = Franklin, 1 @ King Philip, 4 – Final
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-05-23-22/
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PantherTV Senior Goodbye: May 23, 2022 (video)
"I'll miss this special group of seniors who've managed to walk the line between good storytelling and humor with every show. Thank you for making me laugh every day! You will be missed!! PantherTV Senior Goodbye: May 23, 2022
https://youtu.be/W9M25o7Ji0w via @YouTube "
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1528771575260008451
Reminder: New set of COVID at home tests can be ordered
"The White House said on Tuesday (5/17/22) that Americans were now eligible for a third order of free, at-home coronavirus tests shipped through the Postal Service. The move doubled to 16 the total number of tests the program has made available to each household.
The tests, authorized by the Food and Drug Administration and available on the federal website covidtests.gov, extend a pledge President Biden made during the brunt of the winter Omicron wave, when Americans faced scarce supplies of tests, empty shelves and long lines."
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| Reminder: New set of COVID at home tests can be ordered |
You can Volunteer to help with the All Night Party
FHS Families ANP Committee needs your help for this event the senior class attends on graduation night - If you are able to, please utilize this form to sign up. It is truly a fun event, that your freshman, sophomore or junior will be attend in a few years
"Nearly 1 in 4 people in Massachusetts speaks a language other than English at home"
"The stakes can be very high when the Department of Children & Families intercedes between a parent and their child. Now imagine if the parent doesn’t speak English.
That’s what happened to Juan Abad, a Dominican immigrant who’s been a Lynn resident for roughly a decade. Abad didn’t know he had fathered twins until one of them died from severe physical abuse inflicted by the mother’s boyfriend. The state’s Office of the Child Advocate reviewed the horrific case and found that DCF failed to protect the three-month-old baby. The mother, who along with her boyfriend was charged in connection with the baby’s death, called Abad to tell him he was the babies’ father and that the surviving twin, Anthony, had been put in foster care.
And so began Abad’s five-year ordeal to get custody of Anthony, in a case that was hampered by DCF’s language-access shortcomings. The case exemplifies the inconsistent and more than often substandard language access practices across state government agencies. Even though it is required by federal law to provide timely and culturally competent oral language services to individuals with limited English proficiency, the law is rarely enforced."
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| "Nearly 1 in 4 people in Massachusetts speaks a language other than English at home" |






