Franklin Public Schools: District Newsletter - October 2022

District highlights, School Committee Updates and more!

Franklin Public Schools District Newsletter October 2022 Food Services District Calendar School Committee Transportation 22-23 School Calendar Oct. 28 - Early Release PD Day Nov. 8 - No School PD Day Nov. 11 - Veterans Day No School Access the 22-23 School Calendar  We're Back in Action! Another year of learning and growing has already begun! We are thrilled to be together once again, and have enjoyed seeing our faculty/staff connecting with our students and families. We recognize that back to school season requires a lot of planning, we want to thank each member in our community for their efforts, which has led to a successful start to the school year. Especially our local Fire and Police departments, who have led a variety of safety drills, all of which were successfully coordinated. Opportunity Alert We're hiring a Human Resources Director to join the Superintendent's team. The Director will provide district wide leadership and drive strategic HR processes to support the day-to-day and long-range management of the Human Resources Office. The start date for this position is January 3, 2023, with opportunities to transition into the role before starting. This position is a year-round,12-month position offering a competitive salary and benefits compensation package. Access the full posting here.   Middle School Author Visit Leslie Connor has been selected as the middle school visiting author for this year! She is a critically acclaimed author of several children's books. Our middle schoolers have been reading up a storm to prepare for her visit. We encourage families to explore her stories with their students to build excitement for our Author's Evening Event on 10/26 from 6pm - 7pm at Escape Into Fiction. In school visits will take place 10/ 25-27. Learn more about Leslie Connor here!   Free & Reduced Meal Applications As previously shared, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has decided to extend school meals at no cost to all students throughout the 22-23 school year. We remind families that it is still important to complete the household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2022-2023 school year if you believe you might qualify. This form allows us to establish eligibility for P-EBT benefits, waive transportation fees and other district fees for those who qualify, so we may serve families most effectively. Complete the application today! District Improvement Plan District and building based administrators have worked diligently into the new school year to craft a unified strategy for improvement across the district. We have identified the following strategic objectives in our 22-23 District Improvement Plan (DIP). Support the Social-Emotional Well-being of Students and Staff Provide Engaging and Rigorous Curriculum Deliver High-Quality Instruction to Meet the Academic and SEL Needs of Each Learner Engage in Effective Two-Way Communication to Support Student Learning Affirm Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for All Students With theses objectives in mind, we have created comprehensive improvement plans for our pre-school, elementary, middle and high school levels. You may access our 22-23 improvement plans here. From the School Committee Redistricting Analysis The Franklin Public School District will begin a Redistricting Analysis during the 2022 - 2023 school year. A Redistricting Analysis is a data driven, community informed process that will allow the Franklin School Committee to evaluate the distribution of students and optimize facility utilization to best support educational programming within the district for the foreseeable future. The results and recommendations will be presented at the conclusion to the School Committee in the Spring of 2023. Any recommendations that may be approved by the School Committee will not go into effect during the 2022-2023 school year. The School Committee will continue to engage the public prior to reaching a final decision on any boundary adjustments. Timeline of Recent Events 6/14/22 School Committee Space Needs Presentation 7/16 - 9/13 Consultant Search 9/27 Approval to extend contract to Applied Geographics 10/11 Approval to establish Redistricting Advisory Subcommittee As an effort to ensure stakeholder engagement, we are seeking individuals interested in being a part of the Redistricting Advisory Committee, to submit their interest for consideration via our Redistricting Analysis Interest Form. Please join us for our next School Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at 7pm. Welcome back FPS Families, Faculty Staff and Franklin Community!   Franklin Public Schools www.franklinps.net

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Now that the student loan debt relief application is open, spot the scams

Now that the student loan debt relief application is open, spot the scams By K. Michelle Grajales The Department of Education (ED)'s application for federal student loan debt relief is now open and, of course, scammers are on the move — trying to get your money and personal information. Luckily, there are ways to stop them, so keep reading to find out how to protect yourself as you apply for relief. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/10/now-student-loan-debt-relief-application-open-spot-scams

Now that the student loan debt relief application is open, spot the scams

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Oct 19, 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 my conversation Town Council Quarterbacking session with Council Chair Tom Mercer. We review (albeit late) the Council meeting of Oct 5, 2022   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/town-council-quarterbacking-with.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This hour features my most recent Talk Franklin episode with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. Parking, Schmidt's Farm, municipal aggregation and more are covered in this 30+ minute recording https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/talk-franklin-with-town-administrator.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

8:30 am Care For Ukraine

10:00 am Lessons For Littles

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Apple Crisp

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Fire Safety

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: PACT Act

4:00 pm Celebrate With Pride: Pt. 2

6:30 pm 4th of July 2022: Granite Brass

9:30 pm Franklin Cultural Council: Pamela Means

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2021

8:30 am Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

11:00 am Public School Event: FHS Winter Music 2019

1:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Mansfield 10-03-22

3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 7

3:30 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

8:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord-Carlisle 10-06-22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council: 10-05-22

2:00 pm Town Council: 10-05-22

7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers, 886 7909 0080

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Christmas Fair returns to St John’s Episcopal Church

Load up the family on Saturday, December 3rd from 9am - 3:30pm for baked goods, a cookie walk, children’s activities, refreshments, a silent auction, raffle items, and fresh wreaths. Fun for all ages!

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387 Email Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Like us on Facebook  and Twitter

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org    

Christmas Fair returns to St John’s Episcopal Church

5th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale – Knights Of Columbus, Franklin

Why bake when the Knights can do it for you?

The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 St. Mary Parish Franklin MA is running their 5th Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale. Our famous bakery (same as last year) is the family owned Mann’s Orchards and Bakery. The flavors will be - Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin and our new Burgundy. 

These Pies are fantastic.... outstanding flavor, aroma, and taste. The price will be $16.00 per Pie. As was last year you will be able to DONATE a pie. All donations will go to the Franklin Senior Center and the Franklin Food Pantry for distribution at Thanksgiving time.

This year there will be 2 means by which you may purchase your Thanksgiving Day pies. Please visit our website https://www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale or on Facebook…… KnightsofColumbusCouncil1847. You will find a link to order and pay for your order. The site is open now till November 14. We will also be taking Pie orders in person over two weekends this year November 5, 6 and November 12-13, after all the Masses at St Mary Franklin. We will be set up in the back of the Church to take your Pie orders.

Cash, Check, or Credit Card will be accepted. On line orders are Credit Card only.

You will be able to Pick Up your order of Thanksgiving Day Pies on Tuesday, November 22, from 3 PM – 6 PM at the CCD Offices at the old St. Mary's Franklin Parish School (previously the Charter School) on the 1st floor. You will see our Signs.

We are excited again this year to bring this quality product to St Mary Parish community and all our Franklin neighbors.

Please support this most worthy cause, enjoy them on your dinner table as well as help a senior and people in need to make their Thanksgiving Day special with a Pie (or2) from Mann’s Orchard.

Any questions, please call Jim Campbell at 508-848-8681 or Jim Lane at 774-571-9804 or Mike Swan 508-404-4792.

Thank You for your generosity and “giving back”...

Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 Franklin, MA 02038

5th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale – Knights Of Columbus, Franklin

Rausch vs. Dooley: A conversation with the candidates (video)

Watch a conversation with incumbent Sen. Rebecca L. Rausch (D) and challenger Rep. Shawn Dooley (R), the two candidates running for State Senate seat representing Needham and ten other communities that are part of the Norfolk, Worcester, and Middlesex districts.

YouTube link -> https://youtu.be/vihstS9bsIA

"The discussion will focus on business and economic development but other issues will be discussed as well. Charles River Regional Chamber President Greg Reibman will moderate."

Rausch vs. Dooley: A conversation with the candidates