Sunday, January 28, 2018

School Committee - Recap of Meeting - Jan 23, 2018

The School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018 was one of the longer meetings. Given the School Improvement Plan (SIP) updates from 9 of the 10 District schools, it was going to take some time. You'll recall FHS did their update on the school improvement plan at the meeting Jan 9. In other years, the SIP updates have been over three nights, or over two (with the middle schools and FHS combined).

 Superintendent Sara Ahern presented her "Entry Plan Findings." Screen grabs of her presentation are included in the Live Reporting meeting link below. Her full textual report is also provided here.

 The Discussion Action items moved quickly and the discussion only and information matters also moved quickly as the evening wore on.

 The School Start Times committee appointments were announced to be rescheduled for the meeting Feb 27. The Feb 13 meeting is the Legislative Forum on the school budget. It will be held at the same time as the normal school committee meeting but located at the FHS Lecture Hall (Not the Council Chambers).

 The primary reasons for delaying the School Start Advocacy Committee were to put together representatives from all the stakeholder groups. Over 50 applications were received but heavily weighed for parent and community members. They also want to be more clear about the work commitments expected with a schedule of proposed dates/times to help set expectations.

word cloud built from words gathered at Superintendent Ahern's focus group meetings with students
word cloud built from words gathered at Superintendent Ahern's 
focus group meetings with students


Superintendent's "Entry Plan Findings"
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/025D2652-000F8513

Additional details from the meeting can be found in the notes reported live and linked to below:


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FHS wrestling wins Hockomock Championships; both boys and girls hockey teams post wins on Saturday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Jan 27, 2018


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
– Franklin sealed its postseason berth with a win at Asiaf, scoring once in each the first and second periods before tacking on two more in the third. Zac Falvey, Jeremy Miller, Scott Elliott, and Tom Tasker each had goals for the Panthers. OA senior Eric LeBlanc had the lone goal for the Tigers on an assist from sophomore Hunter Costello while sophomore Owen Connor made 35 saves in net.

 Girls Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Medfield/Norton, 0 – Final
– Freshman Natalie Stott tossed another shutout in net for the Panthers, while Amanda Lewandowski and Jordan Dwyer added the goals, to clinch Franklin’s spot in the postseason.

For other results around the League on Saturday
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-27-18/

FHS Wrestling takes Hockomock League Title for 2nd year

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the write up on the Hockomock League Wrestling Championships

"For the second straight season, Franklin took home the team title at the annual Hockomock League Wrestling Championships, held on Saturday at Canton High. The Panthers finished with 245 points to beat out second place North Attleboro, which finished with 217.5. 
The Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament was given to Mansfield sophomore Vinnie Holmes, who needed less than a minute to win the title by pin at 182 pounds. Led by Holmes, fellow unbeaten wrestler Jayden Curley, who won by pin at 160, and George Glaropoulos, who won 16-1 at 152 pounds, Mansfield took third place with 168 points, just two better than Foxboro’s 166. 
Canton took fifth place on the day with 125 points and earned two individual titles as well. Eddie Marinilli, who won at 126 last year, jumped up to 138 for his sophomore season and won by pin to earn his second title in as many years. At 132, Anis Chakir trailed 2-0 heading to the third round, but scored three points including a reversal in the final 30 seconds of the match to win the title over Franklin’s T.J. Remillard. 
The Panthers had five wrestlers reach the finals and brought home two individual titles. Jake Carlucci won 11-2 to get things started at 106 and then Ian Bakalars got a third round escape to edge North Attleboro’s Dan Cooper 3-2 to win at 120."
Continue reading the write up and view the results
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-wrestling-championships-2018/

The wrestling photo gallery
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Winter-2017-2018/Hockomock-Wrestling-Championships-1-27-18/

Franklin won its second straight team title at the annual Hockomock Wrestling Championships at Canton High. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)
Franklin won its second straight team title at the annual Hockomock Wrestling Championships
at Canton High. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)













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Data Privacy Day is here; do you know where your data is?

The annual Data Privacy Day is here, so it is timely to share to more FTC Scam Alerts.

Data Privacy Day began in the United States and Canada in January 2008 as an extension of the Data Protection Day celebration in Europe. Data Protection Day commemorates the Jan. 28, 1981, signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. Data Privacy Day is observed annually on Jan. 28.

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Do Not Call registrations don’t expire
by Amy Hebert
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

Someone pretending to be from the FTC is sending out fake emails telling people that their Do Not Call registration is expiring. The emails use the FTC’s logo and send people to a phony Do Not Call website to register their numbers again.

Don’t buy it. Do Not Call registrations never expire. Once you add a number to the Do Not Call Registry, you don’t need to register it again -- ever. We only remove your number when it’s disconnected and reassigned, or if you ask us to remove it.

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Scammers impersonate the Social Security Administration
by Ari Lazarus
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

Your Social Security number is an important key for an identity thief. Scammers want it, and they think of all sorts of ways to trick you into giving it away.

Here at the Federal Trade Commission, we’re getting reports about calls from scammers claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. They say there’s been a computer problem, and they need to confirm your Social Security number.
Other people have told us that they have come across spoof websites that look like the place where you would apply for a new Social Security card – but these websites are actually a setup to steal your personal information.

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Find out more about data privacy and Stay Safe Online
https://staysafeonline.org/resource/stop-think-connect-tips-parents-raising-privacy-savvy-kids/

Find out about protecting your privacy online
https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/managing-your-privacy/


Data Privacy Day is here; do you know where your data is?
Data Privacy Day is here; do you know where your data is?
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Saturday, January 27, 2018

INTERMISSION is Open

"INTERMISSION is happily open and ready to serve you in downtown Franklin! Our new café is located behind the Franklin School for the Performing Arts in the newly renovated Felix Cataldo Block.  
Featured at Intermission are Elizabeth's Bagels and Muffin House Cafe's muffins, accompanied by Mills’ Coffees, Harney and Sons’ Teas and Nestle’s hot and frozen hot chocolate.  
The menu includes breakfast sandwiches, salads, wraps, sandwiches, beef and veggie burgers, chicken tenders, French and veggie fries, specialty flatbreads, mac ‘n cheese, soups and more!  
Delicious blended drinks, green and fruit smoothies and specialty frappes are available soon. 
Presenting a varied menu with healthy options, INTERMISSION is open Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM and Sunday, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  
Our friendly staff looks forward to welcoming you to sit and spend some time or grab and go! Come downtown and pause at Intermission - a hip new café with an artsy vibe and an entertaining menu!"

INTERMISSION is happily open and ready to serve
entrance to INTERMISSION is from the back of the building facing the
Rockland Trust parking lot and Franklin Food Pantry
The Menu can be found online
https://www.facebook.com/pg/INTERMISSIONcafeonline/menu/

Visit the INTERMISSION Facebook page for additional photos and details
https://www.facebook.com/INTERMISSIONcafeonline/

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Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting Agenda - Feb 1

Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting Agenda

Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting Agenda
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Dean College Campus Center @ 8:30 AM
Campanella Room


I.              Open Meeting                                                       8:30 AM                     

II.            Adoption of Agenda                                                8:32 AM

III.          Member Introductions                                             8:33 AM

IV.          State House Update-Representative Jeff Roy            8:40 AM

V.            Town Council Update-Members of Town Council        8:45 AM

VI.          Town Update-Jeff Nutting                                         8:50 AM

VII.        FDP Updates-Lisa Piana                                             8:55 AM
a.     2018 Event and Meeting Schedule
b.    Merchants Meeting-March TBD
c.     Membership Discounts
                                                                                                           
VIII.     Holiday Stroll-Roberta Trahan/Pandora Carlucci       9:00 AM
a.     Discussion on date and time

IX.          Networking Breakfasts-Gary Donelan/Matt Lechter     9:05 AM
a.     February 16th -8:00  AM

X.            Rail Trail Presentation                                              9:10 AM
                                                                                                           
XI.          New Business and Member Announcements          9:15 AM          

XII.        Adjourn                                                                       9:25 AM

XIII.     Networking                                                                 9:30 AM


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FHS boys basketball, both swim teams, and girls indoor track post wins on Friday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Friday, Jan 26, 2018
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 93 @ Stoughton, 58 – Final
– Franklin jumped out to a quick 19-2 lead and never looked back in a road win at Stoughton. The Panthers led 30-11 after one before the Black Knights cut the deficit to nine, 48-39, at halftime. Franklin outscored 45-19 in the second half to earn the win. Senior Paul Mahon led a game-high 21 points while senior Matt Elias and sophomore Chris Edgehill each had 16 points apiece for the Panthers. Stoughton senior Cam Andrews had a team-high 15 points.

 Girls Basketball = Stoughton, 47 @ Franklin, 36 – Final
– Stoughton won its fourth straight game (all on the road) with a strong defensive effort against the Panthers. Aliyah Wright led the Black Knights with 17 points and Jordan Motley just missed out on a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds.

 Boys Indoor Track (@ Reggie Lewis) = Franklin, 25 vs. Mansfield, 75 – Final
– The Hornets clinched another league title with a win over the Panthers. Jareme DiLorenzo had a great meet for Mansfield, taking first in the 55M hurdles (8.12), first in the long jump (20-05.00) and second in the 55M dash (6.98). Mike Hargadon ran a PR (1:26.52) for a second place finish in the 600M, with Mike Shannon coming in first (1:25.29). In the shot put, Dan Radev had a PR of 41-11.25 to take second (behind teammate Kevin McCree’s 45-05.00) and Kalin Petrov had his best performance in the 2 Mile, finishing in 9:42.00.

 Girls Indoor Track (@ Reggie Lewis) = Franklin, 59 vs. Mansfield, 41 – Final
– Franklin won the division for the third straight year with the victory. For Mansfield, senior Madison Haughey ran a PR in the 55M hurdles and jumped 4’11 in the high jump, qualifying for states in both events. Junior Brynn Anderson knocked off six seconds for a PR in the 1000M, also qualifying for states. Lizzie How also ran a PR in the 300, taking second, with freshman Tessa Lancaster shaved 20 seconds off her 2 Mile run, qualifying for states at 12:14.55.

 Boys Swimming = Franklin, 86 @ North Attleboro, 74 – Final

 Girls Swimming = Franklin, 90 @ North Attleboro, 75 – Final

 For other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-01-26-18/


 Complete boys Indoor Track results can be found here
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/18/ma/Jan26_Hockom_set2.shtml

Complete girls Indoor Track results can be found here
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/18/ma/Jan26_Hockom_set3.shtml

You can also find the Indoor Track results in an event by event interactive format here
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/321760/results

Via the Twitterverse


Lost to a well coached Stoughton team 36-47 on our Coaches vs Cancer Night. Good lesson to be learned. The focus is on improvement. #Banja
Lost to a well coached Stoughton team 36-47 on our Coaches vs Cancer Night. Good lesson to be learned. The focus is on improvement. #Banja













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"the group is amazing in its dedication"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Somehow it seems that cancer finds its way into everyone’s lives in one way or another, even as early as high school. One group of Franklin High School students is raising awareness and money for cancer research, and many members are driven by their own stories. 
Franklin High juniors Teerithveen Pasricha and Nicole Sparages contacted to the Los Angeles- based organization, Connect 4 Cancer, early last school year to become a part or its effort. Since then, they’ve raised about $6,000 for organizations like Susan G. Komen, Dana-Farber, The American Cancer Society, and The Jimmy Fund. 
“We have a lot of personal cancer connections and we know a lot of people at school do too, so we thought it would be a really good thing to bring this community together,” said Pasricha."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180126/franklin-high-students-raise-cash-for-cancer


https://twitter.com/fhs_c4c
https://twitter.com/fhs_c4c




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