I met Linda Waters at the Harvest Festival last Sunday and we caught up with what each other is doing with a great conversation.
I combined the front and back of one of her handouts to present this single sided view:
She has an interesting new product about to be introduced soon. The web site is not yet active (so check back to see when it does go active, or sign up to be notified by email).
She will be introducing Confidence Beads:
You can connect with Linda via LinkedIn
or check out her website here
Sunday, September 27, 2009
In the News - Dean
"Most theater departments teach the art and crafts of the field - we want not only to do that but also prepare them for the transition of being an artist as a business person," Morgan said. "We want students to know such things as how to do their taxes as an artist and how to transition from here to a mega-market such as Los Angeles, Chicago or New York City.
"We want students to understand how to live and how to get work as an artist," Morgan said.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News:
Dean gets new arts chief
from The Milford Daily News News RSSSaturday, September 26, 2009
Franklin - shows its color
The little pond along Beech St provides a wonderful glimpse of the autumn color rapidly taking over the landscape.
Where in Franklin do you find good autumn color?
Where in Franklin do you find good autumn color?
Catherine C Haynes and Cafe Dolce
The featured artist this month at Cafe Dolce is Catherine C Haynes.
For more information on the artist, please visit her web site here
Her work will be displayed at Cafe Dolce through November 8th.
She has worked in a variety of mediums and her current work emphasis is pastels in a traditional landscape format.
For more information on the artist, please visit her web site here
In the News - fund raising on two fronts
Two mothers get together to raise money for Cradles to Crayons
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Pirelli Scholarship raises money
Give a little, get a little
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Pirelli Scholarship raises money
Father fights to keep son's name alive
Friday, September 25, 2009
Farmers Market - Nonni Roses
The Farmers Market will be open today from noon to 6:00 PM on the Town Common.
This is your weekly opportunity to help the local economy and to get quality food items.
You can get baked goods in addition to fresh produce. Nonni Roses usually has a tent each week. Nonni Roses' menu was previously published here and here.
Fall Into Art
The 38th Annual Fall into Art Exhibit and Sale will be held on November 7th/8th at the Adirondack Club on Chestnut St.
The flyer I picked up at the Harvest Festival looks like this:
For additional information about the Franklin Art Association, please visit their web site here
The flyer I picked up at the Harvest Festival looks like this:
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For additional information about the Franklin Art Association, please visit their web site here
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Gallery 218 - NonArt Teachers featured
Gallery 218 (in Franklin High School) will be opening a new show of art by non-art teachers within the Franklin Public Schools on Tuesday, Sep 29th with a reception from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Come to view the new show in the Gallery!
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Come to view the new show in the Gallery!
J W Tumbles - Franklin
J W Tumbles opened here in Franklin earlier this year. I stopped by their table/tent at the Harvest Festival to check in and picked up this flyer.
Schedule - Page 1
Schedule - Page 2
Additional information is available on their web site here
Schedule - Page 1
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Schedule - Page 2
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Additional information is available on their web site here
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Town Council Candidate - Tina Powderly
Tina Powderly is one of the thirteen candidates for the Town Council. You will have the opportunity to choose nine of these candidates at the election on November 3rd.
I have a discussion scheduled with Tina and will publish that as part of the series planned for October. In the meantime, you can review Tina's web site and sign up for updates she sends out.
Tina's web site can be found here.
I have a discussion scheduled with Tina and will publish that as part of the series planned for October. In the meantime, you can review Tina's web site and sign up for updates she sends out.
Tina's web site can be found here.
School Committee Mtg 09/22/09
The collection of live reporting from the School Committee meeting on 9/22/09 can be found here:
- Live reporting - closing items
- Live reporting - Superintendent Report
- Live reporting - Action items
- Live reporting - Policies - 2nd readings
- Live reporting - Elementary School Improvement Pla...
- Live reporting - School Committee
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Live reporting - closing items
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
Sue raised the request for a report overview of the school district to be used to help explain the funding needs and requirements. Sen Spilka is apparently looking to review the school funding process.
7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations
Motion to move to Executive session, not to return to public forum.
Motion passed, 7-0
8. Adjourn
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
Sue raised the request for a report overview of the school district to be used to help explain the funding needs and requirements. Sen Spilka is apparently looking to review the school funding process.
7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations
Motion to move to Executive session, not to return to public forum.
Motion passed, 7-0
8. Adjourn
Live reporting - Superintendent Report
Superintendent’s Report
a. H1N1 Update
video created, available on demand from Town web site
(the video is also available via this link here)
b. English Language Learners
Need to add a .5 FTE to work with students that are non-English speaking who need additional assistance. It is not an action item for now, she wanted to have it reviewed first. It is a State unfunded mandate. The State will be coming in later this year for a visit and this is one of items they will be looking at.
Our population is getting more diverse.
c. Students Leaving the District
The document referenced is as follows:
Maureen and Sally are taking 'learning walks' through the schools. Members of the School Committee are invited to join them.
Gallery 218 will be opening an Art Show next Tuesday with art from non-Art teachers
a. H1N1 Update
video created, available on demand from Town web site
(the video is also available via this link here)
b. English Language Learners
Need to add a .5 FTE to work with students that are non-English speaking who need additional assistance. It is not an action item for now, she wanted to have it reviewed first. It is a State unfunded mandate. The State will be coming in later this year for a visit and this is one of items they will be looking at.
Our population is getting more diverse.
c. Students Leaving the District
The document referenced is as follows:
Maureen and Sally are taking 'learning walks' through the schools. Members of the School Committee are invited to join them.
Gallery 218 will be opening an Art Show next Tuesday with art from non-Art teachers
Live reporting - Action items
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of Policy GBAB Acceptable Use motion to approve, passed 7-0
b. I recommend adoption of Policy GBAB-E1 Acceptable Use Agreement 6-12 motion to approve, passed 7-0
c. I recommend adoption of Policy GBAB-E2 Acceptable Use Agreement K-5 motion to approve, passed 7-0
d. I recommend adoption of Policy JT Electronic Device motion to approve, passed 7-0
e. I recommend adoption of Policy JU Electronic Communication motion to approve, passed 7-0 (as amended)
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $117.86 from Target’s Take Charge of Education Program for the Annie Sullivan Middle School for In-house enrichment and supplies. motion to approve, passed 7-0
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Oak Street PCC for a 3rd grade field trip to Plimoth Plantation as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
h. I recommend Acceptance of a check for $112.31 from Target’s Take Charge of Education Program for the Horace Mann Middle School. motion to approve, passed 7-0
i. I recommend adoption of Davis Thayer’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
j. I recommend adoption of Jefferson’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
k. I recommend adoption of Keller’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
l. I recommend adoption of Kennedy’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
m. I recommend adoption of Oak Street’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
n. I recommend adoption of Parmenter’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
a. I recommend adoption of Policy GBAB Acceptable Use motion to approve, passed 7-0
b. I recommend adoption of Policy GBAB-E1 Acceptable Use Agreement 6-12 motion to approve, passed 7-0
c. I recommend adoption of Policy GBAB-E2 Acceptable Use Agreement K-5 motion to approve, passed 7-0
d. I recommend adoption of Policy JT Electronic Device motion to approve, passed 7-0
e. I recommend adoption of Policy JU Electronic Communication motion to approve, passed 7-0 (as amended)
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $117.86 from Target’s Take Charge of Education Program for the Annie Sullivan Middle School for In-house enrichment and supplies. motion to approve, passed 7-0
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Oak Street PCC for a 3rd grade field trip to Plimoth Plantation as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
h. I recommend Acceptance of a check for $112.31 from Target’s Take Charge of Education Program for the Horace Mann Middle School. motion to approve, passed 7-0
i. I recommend adoption of Davis Thayer’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
j. I recommend adoption of Jefferson’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
k. I recommend adoption of Keller’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
l. I recommend adoption of Kennedy’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
m. I recommend adoption of Oak Street’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
n. I recommend adoption of Parmenter’s School Improvement Plan as detailed. motion to approve, passed 7-0
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