Lifelong Learning: Summer programs

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via Lifelong Learning by Pandora Carlucci on 5/21/12

Lifelong Learning has registered over 1,600 students in enrichment classes for Summer 2012! This coming weekend, May 26, 27 & 28 is Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day signals the informal beginning of the summer season ... days on the Cape, working in the garden, and sunny days. It also means that the Summer Program 2012 is just a few weeks away.

Beginning the week of June 25, Franklin Public Schools is offering over 100 classes to students entering pre-school through grade 12. The classes meet during different weeks, at different times and at different locations. The opportunities include:

• Math Academy for students in grades K through 6 who see everything throught the lens of mathematics
• Summer Art Institute for students in grades 7 through 12 who enjoy painting, or drawing or ceramics or digital photography or more
• STAR and StarPLUS are programs that offer a variety of enriching and enjoyable classes for students in pre-school through grade 5 (STAR) or middle school(StarPLUS)
• Summer Music Program that offers classes for string and band players in grades 5 through 9, as well as Summer Glee classes
• high school academic support in math, English, social studies and science
• High School Experience for the incoming Class of 2016

Visit our website: www.franklin.k12.ma.us and select summer program from the column on the left. Come and be part of the fun!

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Events in Franklin this week

The Parmenter Elementary School sign highlights some of their events this week




Also up this week:

Jeff Roy's Campaign kicks off with an event at the Elks Club on Tues, May 22 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
http://www.facebook.com/events/234977643273553/ or http://jeffreyroy.com/

Author Kristi Marsh talks about her book "Little Changes" at the YMCA on Weds, May 23
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/05/local-author-to-discuss-making-little.html

The Town Council reviews the budget for next year over two nights Weds and Thu (May 23, 24) both night beginning at 7:00 PM. The final vote on the budget for next year is scheduled for Thursday's meeting.

Friends of the Franklin Library: newsletter - Spring 2012

Who are the Friends of the Franklin Library?

Do they play a role in the Library or do they just do the 'book sale'?

These and other questions of your might be answered in the Friends of the Library newsletter for Spring 2012.



If you have a question not answered by this edition, you can send an email to FOFL02038@gmail.com or join and participate in the group which meets the first Wednesday of the month.

"care more about candidates than parties"

The Milford Daily News has a recap of the current candidates for Rep Jim Vallee's 10th Norfolk seat which is up for grabs this fall.

“I’m delighted to see that five candidates have stepped up to this race,” said Roy, also the chairman of Franklin’s Democratic Town Committee. “I can’t remember a time in my lifetime that we’ve (had) that kind of choice.” 

Roy is a Boston lawyer, Franklin town councilor, and former Franklin School Committee member, who said he wants to focus on jobs, education, and civility in government if elected. 

Jewell, a Franklin School Committee member who spent 24 years in the military and now works at the medical company Siemens Diagnostics, said he’s looking at the financial aspect — by cutting frivolous spending and securing local aid — and education. 

Padula, a Franklin-based insurance agent and former special assistant District Attorney, said he also wants to look at financial issues, but looks more to creative budgeting. 

Eustis, a lawyer who served in the U.S. Navy for four years, said he’ll focus, like Roy, on bridging partisan lines. 

Analysts said Vallee’s long commitment to his job, as well as more people paying attention in the charged political environment created by U.S. Senate races and a presidential race, will contribute to candidates needing to work harder.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1347546236/Residents-vie-for-Franklin-Medway-rep-s-seat#ixzz1vUk0FBXT

Library book sale and DPW "Touch a Truck"

There were about 150 people lined up for the opening of the Library book sale organizers. I stopped by about noontime to take some pictures and it was still busy but in the first lull period since the rush of the morning. Lots of books were available. Last year, the spring sale had about 400 boxes of books; this year there were about 500. The fall book sale by comparison is smaller with only about 200 boxes of books available at the Fall 2011 sale.

Families were spread out among the book tables, choosing, talking and making their purchases. Some of them also took advantage of the "Touch a Truck" opportunity as well.



Sightings of Cinderella and Snow White were reported during the day. I did manage to catch and get Batman (Guy Supernor) to pose for a photo.

Thanks to all for helping make this a great family event!

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - May 22, 2012

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

Mission Statement

The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.

"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."

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the May 8, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Keller Elementary School Update – Julie Vincentsen
b. JF Kennedy Elementary School Update – Joan Toye

3. Discussion Only Items
a. none

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for supplies at Remington Middle School.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,500.00 from Whitson’s Food Service Corp. for a scholarship for Franklin High School.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $282.66 from Wells Fargo (Douglas Lee) for a FHS scholarship.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $250.00 from the Norfolk County DA for the FHS All Night Party.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1675.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1050.00 from the ASMS PCC for a field trip.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $255.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for the FPS District.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session
Approval of Executive Session Minutes from the April 24, 2012 and May 8, 2012 School Committee Meetings.

8. Adjourn

Keller 5K Fun Day - June 3, 2012

The Keller Elementary School will be the start and finish for a 5K Fun Day on June 3, 2012



The t-shirt order has already been placed for the event to happen on June 3 from 9:00 AM to noon.

Registration and additional information can be found online here  http://www.keller5k.com/