Franklin Matters

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Real time reporting: Middle Schools - SIP

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Middle Schools’ School Improvement Plans

Horace Mann - presented second; stepping into the role full time for the full year, taking charge
Remington - presented last; oldest building among the three, it is seventeen years old and in good shape. New assistant principal last year, went wireless last year, moving more to "bring your own device" into instruction
Annie Sullivan - actually went first in presenting this evening, highlighted 65-67% participation in after school clubs

The school improvement plans can be found within the links on each of the names shown above.

3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – First Readings
1. JFAA – New Resident Procedures
clearing up the language but not a change in how the policy has been implemented

2. JLCB – Student Immunizations
also clearing up the language, reference to state organization updated as well

Policy Elimination – First Reading
1. JLCCA – AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) School Attendance Policy

Real time reporting: School Committee - Oct 9, 2012

Present: Douglas, McIntyre, Rohrbach, Mullen, Trahan
Absent: Donahue, Jewell

1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments - none

Review of Agenda

Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2012 School Committee Meeting. motion to approve, passed

Payment of Bills - Mrs. McIntyre, motion to approve, passed

Payroll - Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
Budget to actual highlighted by Miriam Goodman, transfers for some accounts will be scheduled for the second October meeting

FHS Charity Event/Basketball Game

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello

On behalf of the FHS Peer Leaders I would like to invite you to attend a charity basketball game between the Harlem Wizards and a team of FHS students, faculty and the Franklin Police. The game is on October 21 at 3:00 pm in the FHS Field House. The Peer Leaders are sponsoring this event to raise funds for their annual "Light Up A Light" drive.

This annual event provides gifts, funds for housing or to pay grocery and heating bills for our neighbors who may be in need. Peer Leaders will visit all school lunches this week to sell tickets.

Schedule:
Tuesday 10/9 Keller/ASMS
Wednesday 10/1 All other schools

Ticket prices: Advanced price $12.00 adults and $10 students/ Senior citizens

For more information contact Nick Montanaro at montanaro.nick @gmail.com

Thank you, Maureen Sabolinski

This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.

The Harlem Wizards have appeared in Franklin before

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2009/03/slideshow-harlem-wizards-vs-sullivan.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/02/harlem-wizards-return-to-franklin.html

Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee - meeting 10/9/12

The agenda for the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening, Oct 9 at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the YMCA on 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin.

A listing of proposed events up for discussion at the meeting

For additional information on the rail trail, visit their webpage here
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

or their Facebook page here

In the News: Blackstone River, Bay Circuit

Blackstone River cleanup planned Oct. 21

by Mike Gleason/Daily News staff

For the rail trail fans and walkers among us, there is inspiration and a good trail in this story.

Happy Trails, suburban path to be preserved

by Chris Bergeron/Daily News staff

2 important events this weekend at Franklin Federated Church

There are 2 important events going on at Franklin Federated Church this coming weekend - I was hoping you could help us spread the word!

On Saturday, Oct. 13, is the Annual Rummage/ Yard Sale from 9 AM to 2 PM at the church, 171 Main Street.

This important fundraiser helps to support the work of the church. Buyers can find bargains galore as they browse through books, toys, clothes, household items, jewelry, electronics, unique and antiques, and holiday decor. Many items are brand new with others priced to sell. Items half off last hour of sale, so come early and then come back! Rain or shine, this is a fun event for the whole family. Much of the sale is held inside the church. All items not sold will be donated to charity. No early birds please.

On Sunday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 PM the public is invited to a U2charist - a communion service accompanied by a live performance of U2 music – at the church.

A U2charist service combines the spiritually expressive music of U2 with worship, communion, and a message of God's call to address issues of justice, peace and helping the oppressed. The service includes readings and reflections on the meaning and symbolism of U2's songs. The evening will be thought-provoking, addressing issues of spirituality and social justice, interspersed with rocking renditions of classic U2 songs.

A U2charist service is designed to bring together people of different generations and backgrounds in a worship context while raising awareness and encouraging others to rally around concrete action to address global reconciliation, justice for the poor and oppressed, and the importance of caring for our neighbors. U2 has waived its copyrights for any of its songs used by churches in this way, as long as any proceeds collected are given to fighting poverty.

100% of the offering collected at the Franklin Federated U2charist will be donated to Church World Service, an organization that works with partners around the world to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice. There is no admission charge.

Performing the music of U2 will be a dedicated group of musicians led by Willie Sordillo on sax and the Rev. Lisa Durkee-Abbott on lead vocals and guitar.

Find out more about Franklin Federated at http://www.franklinfederated.org, find us on Facebook or call 508-528-3803.

Thanks so much!