Live reporting - School Committee - 9/11/12

Present: Douglas, Donahue, McIntyre, Rohrbach, Mullen, Trahan, Jewell
Absent: none

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments - none

Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 21, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
motion to accept, passed 7-0

Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas

FHS Student Representatives
Connor Morrissette, Nicole Higgins
more blanks with schedules this year than prior, resolved quickly this year

itslearning.com - online learning platform for the district (replaces Blackboard)
400 students on the site at 9:00 PM last night being used for student government as well as classes

A summer government class required 2 books to read, and then provided online discussion with the thoughts on the books

English classes use this for submitting papers, has checks to plagiarism checks as well as allowing the teachers to grade the papers online.


Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

Remembering 9/11

Where were you 11 years ago?

Do you have a story you want to share?

Weight Watchers to help the Food Pantry

Weight Watchers will be hosting a “Lose For Good Open House” event on Saturday, September 15th, at their location in Franklin. Join us for this very special one-day-only offer, prizes, refreshments, recipes and more! The Open House will host a “Lose For Good” food drive to benefit The Franklin Food Pantry. So remember to bring a non-perishable item to donate. If you have ever wanted to find out more about Weight Watchers there has never been a better time to come in.

Saturday, September 15th from 7am to 3pm

Franklin Weight Watchers

Horace Mann Plaza, 255 East Central Street

Franklin, MA 02038

6th Annual Halloween Costume Drive

Summer is over, Halloween candy is already in the aisle. So that must mean that good things are happening at Berry Insurance!

It's that time of year again! Berry Insurance and Four Points by Sheraton Norwood are holding the 6th annual Halloween Costume Drive benefiting Children's Hospital Boston!

We are collecting only NEW & UNOPENED costumes and accessories (nothing scary or violent) for children of all ages and sizes. Children's Hospital Boston is a 395-bed facility, and it is our hope that with your help, no child will miss Halloween this year! Accessories like masks, wands, etc. are great for the kids who are unable to get fully dressed in costume. 

We are also collecting stickers, coloring books, crayons, games, puzzles, etc. to give to the children as their "treats" since they can't go trick-or-treating. 

We greatly appreciate any donation you can give. And if you don't have time to shop, we are also accepting cash donations and we'll do the shopping for you. 

Donations can be brought to our Franklin or Quincy offices, but must be received by October 26th. Please call Kaitlyn @ 508-440-2290 with any questions. 

We truly appreciate your support this year would encourage you to share this post with your family and friends! Many thanks from all of us at Berry Insurance!

For additional information on Berry Insurance, please visit their wbepage
http://www.berryinsurance.com/

Franklin Veterans and/or Residents

From the Franklin webpage:

If you are the Holder of the Silver or Bronze Star Medal or if you, a Resident know someone who is please contact Franklin Veterans Service Officer Bob Fahey 508 520 4973 or bfahey@franklin.ma.us. 

We would like to recognize and honor you at our upcoming Veterans Day Breakfast on Fri Nov. 9

Food Pantry is looking for a Director of Development

Updated 10/7/12 - We have selected a fine candidate and will be notifying all the other candidates that have applied. Thank you for your interest!

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Do you know someone that has a talent for building relationships with local business and community groups for a non-profit?

Do you know someone looking for part-time work in a non-profit environment doing good by helping the Franklin community?

If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then please send them this info so they can follow through with the Franklin Food Pantry!






How to Apply
To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications to FFP.Hiring@franklinfoodpantry.org

Harmony from the Heart - Sep 15th - Adirondack Club

What is Harmony from the Heart?

A Franklin-based effort to raise

"money for platelet research...one concert at a time. All proceeds benefit the center for Platelet Research Studies, Boston Children's Hospital"

When and Where?
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Location: The Adirondack Club: Franklin, MA
Email: harmonyfromtheheart@verizon.net


Visit the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Harmony-from-the-Heart/132979273387534

Visit the Children's Hospital fund raising page
http://howtohelp.childrenshospital.org/events/pfp/pfp.asp?profileid=om0043&eventname=harmonyfromtheheartevent


A sampling of some of the silent auction and raffle items for Saturday night...

1. AUTOGRAPHED 2-ALBUM SET, Dave Stewart’s THE BLACKBIRD DIARIES. Writer, producer, artist and co-founder of Eurythmics, The Blackbird Diaries is Dave Stewart’s first solo album of new material in over a decade. Estimated collectors value: $70.00 

2. AUTOGRAPHED 2-ALBUM SET and tour T-shirt, Dave Stewart’s newly released THE RINGMASTER GENERAL. A potent and distinctive musical gumbo with rock, blues, country, rhythm & blues and psychedelia, The Ringmaster General was recorded and mixed by John McBride at the famed Blackbird Studio in Nashville TN. Estimated collectors value: $85.00 

3. BOSE WAVE RADIO III – Rich, room-filling sound from a compact tabletop radio that fits just about anywhere in your home. Donated by BOSE corp. Value $350 

4. KING SIZE QUILT handmade in Maine. This beautiful flannel handmade patchwork quilt will keep you comfy and cozy this winter and for years to come. Made and donated by Mary Buckman. Value $400 

5. FRAMED CALLIGRAPHY ‘Take time to Sing’ hand lettered by Claire Griffin of Griffin Ink Studio Value: 

6. FRAMED CALLIGRAPHY ‘True Strength is Very Delicate’ hand lettered and painted by Claire Griffin of Griffin Ink Studio Value: 

7. One of a kind, HAND MADE POTTERY 3-Bowl Matching Set by Margo Woodman Vogel, Farmville VA (and you thought Farmville was just on FB!) 

8. Decorative HANDMADE POTTERY Leaf and Decorative Leaf Plate. Perfect for your wall or a spoon rests. By Margo Woodman Vogel, Farmville VA 

9. HANDMADE POTTERY Small Deep Bowl, the perfect sized ice-cream bowl (or soup, or cereal, or salsa, or…) by Margo Woodman Vogel, Farmville, VA 

10. $25.00 Gift Card Stop & Shop 

11. 4-Passes PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, Salem Mass – Just in time to see the Ansel Adams exhibit – At the Water’s Edge, now through October 8th Or the just opened exhibit ‘Hats, an anthology” Value: $60.00 

12. Clutch & Matching Hot Pink Scarf. Note: Clutch is large enough to hold an iPad or Kindle. Value: $30.00 

13. "Elle vit apparaître le matin, elle se tut discrètement" Gorgeous colorful print by Matisse which translates “She saw morning arrive, and discreetly said no more” Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES. Value: $350 

14. Panoramic View SUPER BOWL XXXIX New England 24 Philadelphia 21. This print would be a great addition to your ‘sports wall’ Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES. Value: 

15. Panoramic View BOSTON CITY SKYLINE print, perfect for your office or home. Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES Value: 

16. BIG, LOUD, SCREAMING BLONDE print by Tom Everhart. Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES. Value: 

17. Autographed Children’s book ‘AN OCTOPUS NAMED MOM” signed by author Kathleen Flaherty of Millis and illustrator Jennifer Donehey. Donated by Pat Mayer.

18. BEAUTIFUL DISASTER Autographed Book from Franklin’s own Award Winning first time author Laura Spinella

19. Can't be missed NYR GIFT BASKET. An amazing sampling of Organic Skin Care products. Value: approx $150