Saturday, October 27, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Dean College Donates Media Production Equipment to Franklin High School
Donation provides needed upgrade to enhance student hand-on experience for media curriculum at Franklin High School
Franklin, MA (October 25, 2012) – Dean College School of Arts, in conjunction with Franklin TV, recently donated media production equipment to the Franklin High School media program in hopes of enhancing the hands-on experience Franklin High students have the opportunity to gain throughout their high school career.
With the rapid evolution of High Definition programming, Dean College saw an immediate need to upgrade their equipment, television studio and production center. High Definition equipment provides students in the Communications program at Dean College the most up-to-date experience needed to prepare for a career in media. This upgrade provided Dean the opportunity to donate the previous equipment to Franklin High School.
"Dean's cameras will help us fill a big void in our media curriculum," said Franklin High School Media Teacher Mr. Nick Bailey. "Our students will gain a much better understanding of how multi-camera studio programs are produced in real-time. There's nothing like practical, hands-on experience."
The donation was made possible and coordinated through Mr. Pete Fasciano, Executive Director of Franklin TV.
"Dean's equipment contribution could not have happened at a better time for us," said Fasciano. "We were looking to help Franklin High School with expanding their abilities, and Dean's studio cameras are exactly what we needed."
Dean College offers a two year Associates degree program in communications, as well as a four year Bachelors degree program in Arts and Entertainment Management.
A Musical Thanskgiving
On Sunday Night, November 18th at 7:00 PM, the Franklin Interfaith Council (IFC) will sponsor a Musical Thanksgiving event at the handicapped accessible First Universalist Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin. The Interfaith Choir will perform as well as musicians from each house of worship. Admission is free but a plate will be passed for donations to the Council's Fuel Assistance Fund. Baked goods will be available at no charge.
The Franklin Interfaith Council's Fuel Assistance Fund is funded by donations made through the member houses of worship and collections made at Interfaith Council sponsored events. This fund provides fuel assistance, to those in need, in the form of payments to oil, gas, and electric companies. These payments ease the burden of local families experiencing financial difficulties.
The IFC is composed of Clergy and Lay Representatives from the various Franklin houses of worship and celebrates values common to all faiths. The Council sponsors various events and activities to benefit fuel assistance and other charitable causes. The IFC's website is franklininterfaithcouncil.org. The "Community Outreach" page has a secure "Donation Button" for credit card contributions to the Fuel Assistance Fund as well as request-for-help application instructions. The IFC may be contacted by email: fuelassistance@franklininterfaithcouncil.org
Lifelong Learning Updates
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via Lifelong Learning by Pandora Carlucci on 10/25/12
Last evening was Panther Pride Night at Franklin High School. This program welcomes incoming grade 8 students to the high school and shares information about academics and extra curricular activities. The high school was alive with activity as 8th grade students and their parents visited different information tables hosted by school clubs, listened to the Pep Band and a string ensemble, saw a video on the High School Experience, and listened to a presentation by the FHS principal. Very nice.Tonight, October 25, over 100 high school students and faculty will be attending the Cabaret dress rehearsal at Dean College. This is an exciting partnership between FPS and Dean College.
Tonight is the second of two classes taught by Mr. Phil Hulbig as part of the Adult Education Continuing Education program for child care providers. The class: Behavior Modification and Designing Positive Behavior Intervention Plans, provides a platform for child care providers to learn how to achieve successful positive behavioral approaches and practical solutions to documentation and intervention.
Sunday, November 4,Franklin Adult Education will be hosting an Afternoon Tea, A La Downton Abbey at Pinecrest Country Club in Holliston. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who love tea and/or Downton Abbey to gather and share an afternoon of delicious food served in a welcoming setting.
Indoor walking at FHS has resumed on Monday and Tuesday evenings between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. It will expand to include Wednesday and Thursday evenings, after Daylight Savings Time. For questions about these or any LLL programs please email us at lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Tour three schools in one night
You can get an inside view of Franklin schools tonight with a tour of the Horace Mann, Oak St and ECDC complex that starts at 6:00 PM. I think this among all the scheduled tours should be the one single tour you make an effort to attend. I happen to believe that this tour can reveal the real secret to Franklin's successful school program.
Gee Steve, that is a bold statement!
Yes, it is. I don't usually step out so far but in this case I am not alone in the belief that early childhood education is what drives success in life. A recent podcast (or radio show) from NPR's Planet Money talked about this.
Episode #411 - Why preschool can save the World
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/10/19/163256866/episode-411-why-preschool-can-save-the-world
Two studies are referenced in this show that confirm gains made by students enrolled in preschool created an advantage for those students compared to the control group that lasted for years. Impressive results.
Maybe you'll take the tour tonight? You'll be able to see what Franklin does in the classrooms for early childhood education, elementary and middle school all on the same tour!
Note: I will only be a participant tonight,the School Administration, School Committee members and building principals are the tour guides. I do hope to stop by to see Mrs Sherlock's room at Oak St.
Gee Steve, that is a bold statement!
Yes, it is. I don't usually step out so far but in this case I am not alone in the belief that early childhood education is what drives success in life. A recent podcast (or radio show) from NPR's Planet Money talked about this.
Episode #411 - Why preschool can save the World
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/10/19/163256866/episode-411-why-preschool-can-save-the-world
Two studies are referenced in this show that confirm gains made by students enrolled in preschool created an advantage for those students compared to the control group that lasted for years. Impressive results.
Maybe you'll take the tour tonight? You'll be able to see what Franklin does in the classrooms for early childhood education, elementary and middle school all on the same tour!
Note: I will only be a participant tonight,the School Administration, School Committee members and building principals are the tour guides. I do hope to stop by to see Mrs Sherlock's room at Oak St.
Franklin's Wendy's new and improved (video)
The new Wendy's opened on RT 140 here in Franklin has made the news as it is one of the first of 10 stores and one of two in MA to convert to this new format.
Reminder: Preschool Fair
The MOMS Club of Franklin, in cooperation with the Franklin Public Library, invites the public to attend a preschool fair. This fair, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Franklin Library on Thursday, October 25th from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Representatives from local preschools in Franklin, Bellingham, Medway, Millis, Norfolk and Wrentham will be on hand to answer any questions and provide information to parents seeking preschools for the 2013-2014 school year.
Please join us in the Community Room of the Library at 118 Main Street in Franklin.
Hurricane SANDY Graphics
from the National Hurricane Center
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:38:44 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:06:23 GMT
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via NHC Atlantic Wallet 3 - Hurricane SANDY by nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov (nhcwebmaster) on 10/25/12
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:38:44 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:06:23 GMT
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Make time for Friday Night Soccer!
You may have heard that the Franklin HS Varsity Girls team is doing very well this season. They are currently undefeated with only 2 games to go in the regular season.
One of the games will be played this Friday night, Oct. 26th, at the FHS turf at 7:00pm. It is also Senior Night for the senior girls and parents.
This sounds like a good time to watch a soccer game and support the team!
Feed the Need - Turkey Trot - Nov 22
If you are a runner, or walker you can help the Franklin Food Pantry.
Registration, course map and additional race information can be found at http://www.feedtheneed.org/
Attention all Business Owners and Members
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via Franklin Downtown Partnership by noreply@blogger.com (Franklin Downtown Partnership) on 10/23/12
Let's Light Up the town of Franklin this Year!
In conjunction with the Holiday Stroll on Thursday, November 29th, the Franklin Downtown Partnership would like to encourage you to decorate your store windows in an effort to create a festive atmosphere for the stroll and for the holiday season.
Need ideas? How about a winter scene with snowflakes and a snowman or something as simple as a wreath with electric candles to create a warm glow. Whatever you decide, we are thankful that you are helping make the season merry and bright!
Holiday Stroll Happenings
Below this post is the list of participating businesses. If you would like to be added to the list and join the festivities please e-mail our event coordinators Cindy Kozil or Roberta Trahan at ckozil@dean.edu roberta_icu1@verizon.net But hurry...we want to make sure you get included in the handouts.
Franklin Food Elves
Any business interested in being a drop off location for the annual "12 Days of Donating" campaign for the Franklin Food Pantry should e-mail the FDP as soon as possible. The Food Elves would love to have a few more sponsors which is a $200 commitment if the Elves collect 1,200 lbs of food. The Elves do all the work....and it is a great cause for everyone! E-mail us today at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com and say you would like participate this year!
Let's make this Holiday Season one to remember....
FDP General Meeting... more info coming.
We hope to see you at the FDP meeting next Thursday, November 1st at 8:30 am at Dean College. Bring your ideas for 2013. We want to hear from you!
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10th Norfolk: candidates debate
The Milford Daily News writes about the final candidate debate for the 10th Norfolk District. I was unable to participate having already committed to the Taste of the Region for the Franklin Food Pantry. Jeff Roy did have time to stop by and make the rounds before heading over to Horace Mann for the debate.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1890065024/Election-2012-Eustis-Roy-debate-priorities#ixzz2ACvEMPTC
The MDN article recapping the first debate can be found here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/10/10th-norfolk-eustis-and-roy-state.html
My complete set of notes from the first debate outlining both Richard Eustis and Jeff Roy's answers to each of the topics for their debate can be found here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/10/10th-norfolk-candidates-state-positions.html
For additional information, feel free to visit the candidates webpages
Richard Eustis http://www.richeustis.com/
Jeff Roy http://jeffreyroy.com/
The candidates, in a far less contentious debate than last week’s, pared down their ideas and focused on what they would do immediately to help residents of Franklin and Medway, from ramping up local aid to collecting more money for the towns’ school departments.
And in their last public meeting before Election Day, 13 days away, they took a few moments to reflect on their respective campaigns, sharing hardships and joys experienced in their months spent going door to door.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1890065024/Election-2012-Eustis-Roy-debate-priorities#ixzz2ACvEMPTC
The MDN article recapping the first debate can be found here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/10/10th-norfolk-eustis-and-roy-state.html
My complete set of notes from the first debate outlining both Richard Eustis and Jeff Roy's answers to each of the topics for their debate can be found here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/10/10th-norfolk-candidates-state-positions.html
For additional information, feel free to visit the candidates webpages
Richard Eustis http://www.richeustis.com/
Jeff Roy http://jeffreyroy.com/
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