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| Master Plan & Subcommittee meetings for Week of March 4 |
FM #1150 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1150 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan. We had our conversation in person at the Franklin TV Studio on Monday, February 26, 2024.
The School Committee had their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. We recap that meeting in our discussion.
Recall that Tuesday, a snow storm was forecast, school canceled, the meeting went virtual and the snow didn’t fully come to pass in the amount expected.
Topics:
SAFE Coalition Overview - Jennifer Knight-Levin
Budget Overview
Costa Rica Field Trip Proposal
Italy Field Trip Proposal
Joint Budget Subcommittee of March 6 starts the formal process to develop the FY 2025 budget
The recording runs about 43 minutes so let’s listen to my “chalkboard chat” with School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1150-chalkboard-chat-02-26-24
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan callaghand@franklinps.net
School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
2/13/24 meeting Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_2-13-24docx.pdf
Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-13-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet
Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpgZMxaUY0I
The “Chalkboard Chat” image was the result of a joint collaboration with Mickayla Callaghan. Thank you!
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I hope you enjoy!
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| In this Chalkboard Chat session, we talk of the School Budget |
“ Saturday: 7:30am call time. Prepare to go live – statewide – with our first MIAA bracket reveal programs. Several other PEG studios will carry our programs live. “
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| In the studio, L to R: School Sports Historian, Michael Richard, Jay Horrigan and Meredith Perri interview a student athlete. Chris Flynn is at the studio controls. |
"In 2014, Franklin made the jump from Div. 2 to Div. 1. The Panthers were a perennial power in D2, but there were questions about whether they would be able to compete with the speed and physicality in D1. That winter, Franklin faced Weymouth in its opening playoff game and earned a comfortable 7-2 win.Jump forward a decade and the Panthers, now an established D1 contender every year, again welcomed Weymouth to Pirelli Veterans Arena, this time for Saturday night’s Sweet Sixteen matchup, and the result was very nearly the same.Behind a hat trick from Dylan McEvoy, three points from Ben Paterson, and 27 saves from Colby Wagner, Franklin skated to a 7-3 victory and a spot in the D1 quarterfinal.
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| FHS boys hockey tops Weymouth to advance to Elite 8 in playoffs |
"Happy Birthday to the Town of Franklin, Incorporated, March 2, 1778. The Town of Franklin was named after United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.
Follow the link to watch Good Deeds: History Comes Alive, Franklin Public Library. https://t.co/a5bmZ4TkA3 or -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHCJUQDye2Y
@TOFranklinMA
Shared from -> https://t.co/FUgmoDqyWp
"High School Experience (HSE) registration for FHS Class of 2028 is OPEN! August 6 & 7.
Register at franklinlifelonglearning.com (Chhose "Summer Programs, then High School Experience")"
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FPSHealthPE/status/1763587620796325971
Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3-Xyacb8RE
Direct link to register -> https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-38403f3586ed4cfb8ce7ec4ee6f4c09a
"Looking for something to do in the afternoon of a half-day? We’ve got you covered! Join us for the following programs!"
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| The library has events for those school half days coming up in March |
On March 5, @Hottable in Franklin is donating ALL sales to the Franklin Food Pantry.
Head over for a delicious panini, salad, and more while supporting The Pantry.
Don't forget, March 5 is an early release day for @FranklinPSNews #franklinma https://t.co/Xdng1629nY
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| Hot Table in Franklin is donating ALL sales to the Franklin Food Pantry - Mar 5 |
This class teaches participants how to recognize cardiac arrest and act quickly and effectively to perform hands-only CPR in order to save a life. This class is for educational purposes only and participants will not receive CPR certification.
Please join us in the Franklin Fire Training Room at 40 W Central St, Franklin MA.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/hands-only-cpr-class-march-20-2024
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| Free CPR Class - March 20, 2024 |
“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting, Tuesday, Mar 5 at 7 PM |
The Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club is hosting a FREE open studio bowl-making event for kids (age 7+), adults, and families on Saturday, March 9 from 10 am to 12 pm at Franklin High School.
Participants will create ceramic bowls for the 9th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry taking place on May 23. All materials and instructions are provided. The event is open to the public. An adult must accompany children under the age of 10.
Space is limited. Donations for The Pantry will be accepted during the event. Current high-priority needs include cereal, assorted cookies and crackers, toothpaste, gluten-free shelf-stable items, pet food, and baby wipes. Click here for the full list of our current needs: https://www.
Please reach out to Jen Johnson, Major Gift Coordinator, at jjohnson@franklinfoodpantry.
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| Empty Bowls Club is hosting a FREE open studio bowl-making - March 9 |
"Bridgewater-Raynham delivered its best shot in the second quarter of Friday night’s Division 1 Round of 32 matchup at Franklin — but it still wasn’t enough.
The Trojans had a masterful shooting performance in an eight-minute stretch, going a perfect 6-for-6 from three-point land and shooting 77% from the floor to the tune of 26 points.
Yet, when the halftime buzzer sounded the third-seeded Panthers still held a five-point lead.Continue reading the recap (subscription required)
Franklin not only kept that lead throughout the entirety of the second half, but the Panthers expanded it all the way to a 78-57 win over #30 Bridgewater-Raynham."
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| FHS boys basketball top Bridgewater-Raynham to advance in playoffs |
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| March 2 - A trip to the Moon |
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."
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| Community Relations Subcommittee - Mar 4 at 5 PM |
Jersey Mike’s Subs is celebrating their 14th annual “Month of Giving” in partnership with the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism (Flutie Foundation), a Massachusetts-based organization that’s mission is to help people affected by autism live life to the fullest.
Throughout March, customers at 71 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont have the option to roundup their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3, or $5 when placing their order in support of the Flutie Foundation.
Participating Jersey Mike’s Massachusetts stores include the following locations: Attleboro, Beverly, Bourne, Brighton, Brockton, Burlington, Dedham, Fairhaven, Fall River, Franklin, Hanover, Hingham, Hyannis, Longmeadow, Mansfield, Medway, Methuen, Milford, Newburyport, Newton, Norwood, North Dartmouth, Pembroke, Plainville, Plymouth, Quincy, Randolph, Raynham, Saugus, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swampscott, Swansea, Walpole, and Wareham (see here for a full list of locations).
Jersey Mike’s Celebrates 14th Annual “Month of Giving”
