BFCCPS Music School Teacher to Participate in the Rose Parade

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is excited to announce that Emily Warren, our Grade Six through Eight music teacher will be participating in the Rose Parade as a member of Saluting America's Band Directors. Miss Warren applied for the program and was selected to participate in the marching band and will represent Massachusetts and will be playing the baritone.

Emily Warren

This is a marching band made up of 275+ band directors from all 50 states, Canada and Mexico. It is the first time in Rose Parade history that a performing group is going to be both a float AND a marching band (all other groups have been either a float or a band) and it's the first marching band of its kind in history.

We are thrilled to see Miss Warren participating in this band which is a tribute to band directors across the country and will pay tribute to the exceptional instruction, character development and inspiration provided by music educators everywhere. We hope you will tune in to watch and cheer her on! The show will air on New Year's Day morning on ABC, NBC, Hallmark Channel, and Univision starting at 11 AM EST. Saluting America's Band Directors is expected to air in the second half of the parade (in other words, the second hour of the broadcast) and the group will be announced on TV before they perform.

Saluting America's Band Directors

You can make a donation to have a rose on the parade float dedicated to a music educator, past or present, that has made a lasting impact on your life using this link: https://rose-parade-float-campaign.myshopify.com/.../copy...

A huge congratulations to Emily, and we can't wait to see you on New Year's Day! You can learn more about enrollment at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School which is currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year at www.bfccps.org/info

Be careful this holiday season, the COVID-19 cases are climbing, and that is not good

Via Nathan Ahlgren, the updated State and Franklin numbers in Flourish

Be careful this holiday season, the COVID-19 cases are climbing, and that is not good

Customize your own view of the data -> https://app.flourish.studio/visualisation/4817758/ 

THE MA DPH numbers as of Thursday, Dec 23, 2021 show Franklin with a 5.49 positivity rate. up about 1 each of the last 2 weeks. Not the way to go Franklin

COvid-19 cases 12/23/21 https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/15/nation/massachusetts-confirmed-coronavirus-cases-by-city/

The Omicron variant spreads more easily than the original virus that causes #COVID19. Help stop Omicron by using all the tools to protect yourself and others.

Learn more: https://t.co/wbu65L0mgM.

Help stop Omicron by using all the tools to protect yourself and others

 

Reminder from Franklin Fire: water your tree daily (yes, every day!)

"Please make sure you water your tree."  

https://t.co/V20Tg4csKp 

 

Shared from Twitter   https://twitter.com/FranklinMAfire/status/1474042769127706630

News Literacy Project --> a concise one-pager to better understand and avoid misinformation

"New from @NewsLitProject -- a concise one-pager with key insights, takeaways and reminders to help you and your loved ones better understand and avoid misinformation:

More about misinformation -> https://t.co/8UTBmli8NO 

One pager ->  https://t.co/3FyPn4Wg4a"

News Literacy Project --> a concise one-pager  to better understand and avoid misinformation

News Literacy in Cedar Falls: Ande McMorris (video)

"When I'm on social media I see a lot of misinformation. Sometimes I think [it's] true. It really mixes up my train of thought." - Ande McMorris, a Sr & 🏈 captain at Cedar Falls HS, IA

But using @NewsLitProject's #Checkology has made a big diff 4 Ande ⤵️ Video link -> https://t.co/X3Fc7rewpc or https://youtu.be/im-xg0zK8mk

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jakelam2116/status/1473075132155318272

Find the NewsLitProject -> https://newslit.org/

50+Job Seekers Bilingual Workshop Series/Seminarios Bilingües

Anunciando Nuevos Talleres Interactivos Bilingües de Búsqueda de Empleo para la Comunidad Latina de Mas de 50 años Announcing New Interactive Bilingual Job Seekers Workshops for the Over 50 Community ¡Inicia un viaje hacia tu autorrealización, tu reinvención y tu transformación!  EL PROGRAMA BILINGÜE para personas de 50 o más años que buscan trabajo, reiniciará actividades el 12 de enero y las culminará el 29 de junio de 2022. Acompáñanos en sesiones quincenales de desarrollo, para mejorar tus habilidades para establecer contactos y crear tu conjunto de herramientas para la búsqueda de empleo. El programa se imparte a través de ZOOM e incluye • 12 sesiones interactivas quincenales  Además, ofrece la oportunidad de participar en otros eventos: • DAR para RECIBIR (G2G [give to get])  • Sesiones de asesoramiento gratuito para los ganadores de la "Rueda de nombres" • Conferencias de expertos invitados a las sesiones • Eventos especiales mensuales Serie de talleres intercativos  1. 12 de enero – Autoevaluación 2. 26 de enero – Resumés: herramienta de mercadeo 3. 9 de febrero – Introducción a redes de contactos 4. 23 de febrero – Historias STAR/PAR  5. 16 de marzo – LinkedIn Parte 1: tu perfil  6. 30 de marzo – LinkedIn Parte 2: la búsqueda de trabajo 7. 13 de abril – Preparación para las entrevistas  8. 27 de abril – Prácticas para las entrevistas 9. 11 de mayo – Cartas de presentación  10. 25 de mayo – Negociación y cierre de acuerdos 11. 15 de junio – Trabajo en equipo y personas difíciles  12. 29 de junio – Caja de herramientas - ¿Qué falta?  REGÍSTRATE AQUÍ para asistir a estos seminarios GRATUITOS The Bilingual 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program returns January 12th and runs through June 29th. Join us at our biweekly skills-building sessions to enhance your networking skills and create your Job Search Tool Kit. Our free program is delivered via Zoom and includes: • 12 interactive sessions (2 per month) Opportunity to join other events: • G2G [give to get] sessions • Free coaching sessions for Wheel of Names winners • Guest speaker series • Monthly special events Interactive Workshop Series 1. Jan. 12th - Self-assessment 2. Jan. 26th - Resumes: Marketing Tool 3. Feb. 09th - Networking Introductions 4. Feb. 23rd - STAR/PAR Stories 5. Mar. 16th - LinkedIn Part 1: Your Profile 6. Mar. 30th - LinkedIn Part 2: The Job Search 7. April 13th - Interview Preparation  8. April 27th - Interview Practice 9. May 11th - Cover Letters 10. May 25th - Closing & Negotiating the Deal 11. June 15th - Teamwork & Difficult People 12. June 29th - Toolbox – What's missing? REGISTER HERE for these FREE Workshops Promoción/Promo: Programa bilingüe en español Bilingual Program in English

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Officer Andressa Rosa leads Franklin Police effort with successful toy drive

"This has turned out to be one of our most successful drives yet. With your help we were able to help over 70 Franklin children. We were left with a massive amount of toys that were dropped off to Franklin’s Santa Foundation. From there, these toys will go to families in need this holiday season. A special thanks to the Depoto family and Hillside Nurseries & Florist for letting us use their box truck to move theses toys.

This toy drive would not have been a success without the hard work and passion from Officer Andressa Rosa. Each year she continuously out does herself in her collection. There is no doubt Officer Rosa is responsible for bringing many smiles to many Franklin families this holiday season. Alongside Officer Rosa was Sergeant Eric Copeland and other Franklin officers who donated their time at our stuff a cruiser toy drive and pictures with Santa toy drive. 

We can’t thank everyone who donated gifts this year enough. Whether it was in person at one of our events, at the station, or through our Amazon wishlist, it all added up. Thank you and happy holidays! "

Franklin Police toy drive 1

Franklin Police toy drive 2

Franklin Police toy drive 3

Shared from Franklin (MA) Police Dept. Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/franklinmapolice/posts/10157976283050916 

AN ACTCONCERNING GENOCIDE EDUCATION - Signed by Gov Baker on Wednesday, Dec 22

Via State Representative Jeff Roy:

"Our new genocide education law will give students the opportunity to explore how stereotypes, prejudice, and religious and ethnic hatred can escalate to atrocity. 

Honored to be part of the team that made it happen. Thanks @MassGovernor for signing it today.

 

Via Senator Becca Rausch:

The Genocide Education Bill is now Massachusetts law. As the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, it was a tremendous honor vote YES on this legislation and attend today's bill signing at the State House. May the memory of those we've lost be a blessing. #mapoli

The legislation can be found online ->   https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2021/Chapter98 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1473768475667664901  and 

https://twitter.com/BeccaRauschMA/status/1473769934538919943

Signed by Gov Baker on Wednesday, Dec 22

Panther TV: 'Twas The Day Before Break (video)

"Franklin High School: 'Twas The Day Before Break"

Video link -> https://youtu.be/970YZGgBIC0

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1474007043489075200

FHS Mackintosh = Player of Year; Lacerda and Tarantola recognized with volleyball awards

HockomockSports.com has posted the Volleyball Awards for the fall 2021 season. Franklin High School was well represented by the following individuals:  

Volleyball Player of the Year = Cailyn Mackintosh

"Franklin senior Cailyn Mackintosh has been selected as the 2021 HockomockSports.com Volleyball Player of the Year. The Panthers’ veteran setter was the heart and soul of the team, helping Franklin secure a third straight Kelley-Rex division title and a trip to the Division 1 State Semifinals. 

Mackintosh was also selected as the MVP of the Hockomock League by the coaches. She is a six-position player who almost never came off the court for the Panthers, shining at the service line, in the back row, and as the setter. Her consistent high-level play helped the Panthers record another successful season. 

“Cailyn is an exceptional team leader on and off the court,” said Franklin head coach Samantha Redmond. “She has always put the team’s goals before her own and truly wants the best for everyone around her.”

Continue reading the write up on Cailyn
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/volleyball/2021-2/

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM FIRST TEAM

Cailyn Mackintosh – Franklin – Setter

Franklin senior Cailyn Mackintosh closed out her impressive three-year varsity career with another solid all-around season. Mackintosh finished the year with a team-high 535 assists, including the 1,000th of her career, and 70 aces. She also added 32 blocks and 241 digs, helping the Panthers earn a share of their third straight Kelley-Rex division title and reach the Div. 1 state semifinal. Mackintosh was chosen as the Hockomock League MVP by the coaches and the HockomockSports.com Player of the Year (see above). Franklin coach Samantha Redmond said, “Cailyn is an exceptional team leader on and off the court, she has always put the team’s goals before her own and truly wants the best for everyone around her.”

Taylor Lacerda – Franklin – Outside Hitter

Franklin sophomore hitter Taylor Lacerda was the team leader in kills, turning into the team’s top threat on the outside and helping the Panthers earn a share of the Kelley-Rex division title for the third straight year and advance to the Div. 1 state semifinal. Lacerda had 188 kills this year and added 258 digs and 34 aces. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Franklin coach Samantha Redmond said, “Taylor has a great volleyball mind, she is only a sophomore but she is one of the best at seeing the court, whether it is offense or defense she is going to give it 110% every single time. She is constantly trying to improve, is extremely competitive, and strives for perfection.”

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM SECOND TEAM

Lindsey Tarantola – Franklin – Middle

Franklin senior Lindsey Tarantola emerged as a strong presence at the net on both attack and defense, giving the Panthers an important weapon in the middle to help them earn a share of a third straight Kelley-Rex division title and reach the Div. 1 state semifinal. Tarantola had 97 kills and 62 total blocks this season and proved to be a consistent, athletic option for the Panthers. She was selected as an all-star by the league coaches. Franklin coach Samantha Redmond said, “Lindsey is one of the hardest workers we have, she is constantly trying to improve and figure out what she can change to better the team at any given moment. She has a quiet confidence about her that makes everyone feel relaxed and connected on the court.”

For all the volleyball awards please visit ->
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/volleyball/2021-2/

Franklin senior Cailyn Mackintosh has been selected as the 2021 HockomockSports.com Volleyball Player of the Year

FHS wrestling team tops KP 39-34 on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Wednesday:

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Catholic Memorial, 7 – Final

1:21 into the 2nd Franklin on the board D.Marchand to Shabbick to Magazu for the GOOAAL!!@cm_hockey 4 Franklin 1

https://twitter.com/FHSPantherHocke/status/1473820983983316992

Wrestling = King Philip, 34 @ Franklin, 39 – Final

Absolutely pulverizing win over KP 39-34. Pins by Carlucci, Jawanda, O’Leary, Fracassa and Parlon. Wrestler of the day is Jonathan Owen.

https://twitter.com/FHSWrestle/status/1473824763227385856

For other results around the Hockomcok League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-22-21/

FHS Panthers

Enrollment Applications Open for the 2022-2023 School Year at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

The Benjamin Franklin Classical
Charter Public School
500 Financial Park
Franklin, MA 02038
www.bfccps.org

December 22, 2021

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS), located in Franklin, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the upcoming 20221-2023 school year.  BFCCPS is a regional public charter school for students in Kindergarten through Grade Eight.  Founded in 1995, BFCCPS is one of the oldest and most successful charter schools in the state of Massachusetts. 

Siblings of currently enrolled students will have priority enrollment status; thereafter applicants from all 13 communities in the school's district will have an equal chance at securing a spot for their child through the annual enrollment lottery to be held on March 3, 2022.  Applicants from outside of the region (who reside within the state of Massachusetts) will be eligible for enrollment should additional spaces remain after all sibling and regional applicants have been placed.  

For the 2022-2023 school year 96 spaces will be offered for Kindergarten and students at all other grade levels will receive a waiting list number.  Offers for Grades One through Eight would be contingent upon currently enrolled students electing not to return next year. As a public school, there is no tuition to pay if an applicant receives an offer of enrollment during the upcoming lottery.

The school provides a well-rounded, rigorous academic program designed to educate the whole child providing yearlong courses in art, music, languages, technology, and physical education. The school's integrated character education, community service, and strong parent partnerships, have led to local, state and national recognition. BFCCPS alumni continue to excel during their attendance at local public high schools as well as independent high schools.  In the fall of 2019 BFCCPS moved to a brand new 72,000 square foot facility located at 500 Financial Park in Franklin. 

In lieu of our traditional in person enrollment information sessions BFCCPS is offering Enrollment Videos and will hold a virtual Question and Answer session on January 15, 2022.  All of the enrollment details, including applications can be found on the school website at www.bfccps.org/info. Please note that the enrollment period will come to a close on February 15, 2022 at 4 PM.

If you'd like to learn more about the educational mission of the school or have enrollment related questions please contact the school's Communication Coordinator, Joanne Basile at jbasile@bfccps.org or 508-541-3434 x104.

About the Benjamin Franklin Charter School

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's mission is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing students with a classical academic education coupled with sound character development and community service. Our mission is supported by four distinct, yet interconnected pillars that provide for a collaborative, rigorous education for all students. These pillars guide, direct and define the school in all it does.

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

Franklin Food Pantry will be closed Dec 23, 2021 through Jan 3, 2022

The Franklin Food Pantry will be closed Dec 23 through Jan 3. The bin is closed so please don't leave anything there.

    Online donations can be safely made during this period ->
 https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/

Franklin Food Pantry will be closed Dec 23, 2021 through Jan 3, 2022

Shared from Facebook -> 

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Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve at Franklin United Methodist Church

"Join the Franklin United Methodist Church for a traditional service of Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 11pm. This service will include scripture, song, and communion.

This service will occur in-person in-the-sanctuary, in-person virtually using Google Meet, and live-streamed via YouTube. All are welcome.

NOTE: All persons, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask over their mouth and nose upon entering our facility."

For more information including the remote participation links, please visit their Facebook event -> https://www.facebook.com/events/681459016316186

Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve at Franklin United Methodist Church

Lifelong Learning sends Season's Greetings

Lifelong Learning sends their Season's Greetings to all

https://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/

Lifelong Learning sends Season's Greetings