The School Improvement Plan (SIP) for the Horace Mann Middle School is scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct 9.
The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/10/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-oct.html
Sunday, October 7, 2012
New teacher evaluation system based upon MCAS data
The MetroWest Daily News reports on the use of MCAS results for teacher evaluations.
Read more of the MetroWest article here: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x21086594/Schools-will-use-MCAS-data-for-teacher-evaluations#ixzz28bwBAGdl
As an example of how the MCAS data is used by Franklin, the School Improvement Plans (SIP) for the three middle schools are scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct 9. The High School plan was reviewed on Sep 25 and the elementary plans will be review at an upcoming meeting.
The Franklin High School SIP
Presentation Document
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/franklin-high-school-update-to-school.html
SIP Document
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/franklin-high-school-improvement-plan.html
The Middle school plans
Horace Mann
Remington
Annie Sullivan
"In Massachusetts, it’s required that teachers be evaluated. Accordingly, we are making it possible for evaluators to access the ratings of educators for which they are responsible to evaluate. So an evaluator can access student growth scores and a teacher’s score in the Data Warehouse," Considine said. "An educator’s rating is considered part of his or her personnel record and will not be subject to disclosure."
Districts that chose not to join Race to the Top – including Milford, Franklin, Hopkinton, Lincoln-Sudbury, Hopedale, Wayland and Holliston – will be required to implement the teacher evaluations by the start of the 2013-14 school year.Later in the article
Franklin Public Schools won’t use the state’s evaluation system until next year, either, but Joyce Edwards, director of instructional services, said Data Warehouse is routinely used by the district to look at everything from growth percentiles for certain students, to specific questions from the MCAS test.
Read more of the MetroWest article here: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x21086594/Schools-will-use-MCAS-data-for-teacher-evaluations#ixzz28bwBAGdl
As an example of how the MCAS data is used by Franklin, the School Improvement Plans (SIP) for the three middle schools are scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct 9. The High School plan was reviewed on Sep 25 and the elementary plans will be review at an upcoming meeting.
The Franklin High School SIP
Presentation Document
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/franklin-high-school-update-to-school.html
SIP Document
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/franklin-high-school-improvement-plan.html
The Middle school plans
Horace Mann
Remington
Annie Sullivan
Weekend festival at Franklin school is all fun
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via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Jessica Trufant/Daily News staff on 10/6/12
Rather than a fundraiser, the annual festival at the Franklin Children's School is a chance for families to get together, relax and meet the preschool's staff.Things you can do from here:
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
JF Kennedy Elementary School Tour - October 2012
I was part of a few residents who took advantage of the first tour of the JF Kennedy School. This is the first of a series of tours. I would encourage everyone to find one or more to take advantage of. It is a great opportunity to see the school in a relaxed and informal manner.
Principal Joan Toye welcomed us. She was joined on the tour by School Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski, Asst Superintendent Sally Winslow and School Committee Chairperson Paula Mullen and Roberta Trahan.
We started in the entrance lobby
The PCC is very active
Down the corridor to the right to view a kindergarten room
another classroom (and you'll see ladybugs all over this school)
the library
the computer lab
back by the main office to the cafeteria
more classrooms
the gymnasium
do the ropes bring back any memories?
Smart boards are in most classrooms
Tile projects adorn some of the wall space
Another recent tile project
Yes, the tour got us into the maintenance room to see the furnace!
I love the tennis balls on the feet of the chairs, such a good idea
Join the next tour currently scheduled for 6:00 PM on October 25th. You get a three for one tour by visiting the ECDC, Oak St and Horace Mann as all three buildings are in the same complex.
For the remainder of the schedule check here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/schedule-for-school-tours.html
Principal Joan Toye welcomed us. She was joined on the tour by School Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski, Asst Superintendent Sally Winslow and School Committee Chairperson Paula Mullen and Roberta Trahan.
We started in the entrance lobby
The PCC is very active
Down the corridor to the right to view a kindergarten room
another classroom (and you'll see ladybugs all over this school)
the library
the computer lab
back by the main office to the cafeteria
more classrooms
the gymnasium
do the ropes bring back any memories?
Smart boards are in most classrooms
Tile projects adorn some of the wall space
Another recent tile project
Yes, the tour got us into the maintenance room to see the furnace!
I love the tennis balls on the feet of the chairs, such a good idea
Join the next tour currently scheduled for 6:00 PM on October 25th. You get a three for one tour by visiting the ECDC, Oak St and Horace Mann as all three buildings are in the same complex.
For the remainder of the schedule check here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/schedule-for-school-tours.html
Debates announced for 10th Norfolk race
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via The Milford Daily News News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc. on 10/5/12
Republican Richard Eustis and Democrat Jeffrey Roy, state representative candidates for the 10th Norfolk District seat, have agreed to hold two debates before the Nov. 6 election.
The first debate will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Medway High School, 88 Summer St. And the second is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin, 224 Oak St.
The first debate will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Medway High School, 88 Summer St. And the second is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin, 224 Oak St.
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Friends of Franklin Library - Fall 2012 Newsletter
The Friends of the Franklin Library have shared their recent newsletter with us.
Contact information on how to join the Friends of Franklin Library is present in the newsletter. Or come out to the Library Book Sale over the Oct 19-21 weekend and join in person.
2012 HOCKOMOCK YMCA LEGENDS GOLF TOURNAMENT--TPC BOSTON
LOCAL SPORTS LEGENDS TEE UP AT TPC BOSTON TO SUPPORT HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA INTEGRATION INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
What: For the third year in a row, the Hockomock Area YMCA is expanding the scope and impact of its efforts to provide opportunities for children with special needs with the third annual Legends Golf Classic. This event includes an exciting afternoon of golf on the world-class TPC Boston course, followed by dinner and a live auction program. The YMCA is proud to once again be partnering with TPC Boston, site of the PGA Tour's Deutsche Bank Championship, to create a unique and memorable experience.
The Legends Golf Classic kicks off the Hockomock YMCA's fall fundraising season, and is the precursor to the Legends Ball, taking place on Tuesday, November 13th, at Luciano's at Lake Pearl in Wrentham, MA. Former attendees Dick and Rick Hoyt, the famous father-and-son team who have completed over 1,000 races together, will be honored at the Legend's Ball next month, and will be in attendance at the Golf Classic, as well.
Why: The proceeds from the Legends Golf Classic will provide opportunities for children with special needs to participate alongside their typically developing peers in Hockomock Area YMCA programs and services through our innovative and unique Integration Initiative. The Hockomock Area YMCA's Integration initiative was established in 2004 with a goal to provide children with special needs an opportunity to participate with their typically developing peers in all the programs, services, and activities offered at the Y. The program aims to improve social skills, build self-esteem, increase physical activity and independence, and to enhance mutual respect among people of all abilities.
When: Tuesday, October 9, 2012
TIME: 11:00AM registration, 12:00PM shotgun start, 5:30PM dinner/auction
Golf cart transportation on TPC course is available for press. Other special accommodations can be made for press, please inquire.
Where: TPC Boston
400 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766
Who: We currently have 26 Boston Area Sports Legends confirmed and playing golf including: current New England Patriots Zoltan Mesko and Nate Solder, former Patriots Joe Andruzzi, Steve Grogan, Tim Fox, Pete Brock, Steve Nelson, former Boston Bruins Gord Kluzak, Derek Sanderson, former Red Sox Luis Tiant, Bill Lee and Joe Morgan, Ironman triathletes Dick and Rick Hoyt, and many more.
The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. With over 32,000 members, half under the age of 18, our promise is to partner and collaborate with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve.
About TPC Boston
Originally designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, TPC Boston's award-winning layout was re-designed in 2007 by celebrated golf course architect Gil Hanse, with PGA Tour player Brad Faxon serving as a consultant. The result is a compelling par-72, 7,241-yard masterpiece named by Golf Digest the "Best Private Remodel of 2007."
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