Parmenter Book Fair

The Parmenter School sign on Weds morning. A dreary start to the day but one that should brighten and warm up, assuming the weather forecast holds true.

The Book Fair starts Thursday and runs through May 1 when the "Night of the Arts" is held at the school.

Boston Strong Spirit Day Friday 4/26/13

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Join the Franklin Public Schools in a "Boston Strong" Spirit Day! Wear your favorite Boston team's spirit wear or red, white and blue this Friday, April 26th. The suggested donation for participation is $1 dollar. All proceeds will be donated to the One Fund Boston, Inc. Checks can be made out to the Town of Franklin. Thank you! 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.

MassBudget: Children & Public Health - the House Ways & Means Budget

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Public Health & Our Children To ensure the health and well-being of children in Massachusetts, we run a number of Public Health programs through our state government, including immunizations, violence prevention, support for pregnant women & infants, and other broad-based efforts to nurture kids and strengthen families. MassBudget's new brief, "Children and Public Health in the House Ways & Means Budget" analyzes the House Ways & Means plans for Public Health, particularly as it would affect kids. We find that: Between 2001 and 2013, funding for Public Health programs that support children was cut 30% The House Ways & Means budget proposal would cut funding for these programs by $1.2 million While the Governor's proposal does little to restore the long-term cuts to Public Health, it does include some significant new money for youth violence prevention MassBudget's Children's Budget includes a "Health" section with detailed descriptions of these programs as well as complete funding information. "Children and Public Health in the House Ways & Means Budget" is part of a series of MassBudget briefs analyzing key elements in the budget proposals for FY 2014. Read CHILDREN AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE HOUSE WAYS & MEANS BUDGET See ALL OF OUR BUDGET RESOURCES The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Healthy Kids Day - Patriot Place - Saturday, Apr 27

On Saturday, April 27, the Hockomock Area YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day with a free community event that encourages kids to be active and provides families with options and methods for living healthier. This event will take place at Patriot Place in Foxborough from 10:00am – 1:00pm, making it the 1st year all Hockomock Area YMCA branches will join together to form one big event. Activities will take place at the NRG Plaza at the lower level concourse outside The Hall at Patriot Place. The community is invited to attend this free event.

“Our Y’s promise is to help strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are, what they can achieve, and how to grow up active and healthy,” says Ed Hurley, President of the Hockomock Area YMCA.

Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, is being celebrated by 1,900 YMCAs this year. The event encourages healthier behaviors through exercise and nutrition. The event aligns perfectly with the Hockomock Y’s Healthy Futures initiative, a program committed to reduce inactivity and poor nutrition in the fifteen communities served by the Hockomock Area YMCA.

“Our Healthy Kids Day helps reinforce the importance of our Healthy Futures initiative and will encourage kids and families to get a jump on creating a healthier summer, and ultimately a healthier lifestyle. We’re grateful to Patriot Place for partnering with us to host the event this year and are proud to be collaborating with our community partners and organizations. We look forward to welcoming kids and families for a day filled with fun and creative healthy activities for everyone,” adds Hurley.

The day will feature active play and educational activities including BOKS (Build Our Kids’ Success) activity bursts, bouncy houses, a DJ, dance party, Y camp activities, a kids boot camp, imagination station, nutrition & active games, science experiments, gymnastics, golf, slime making, tattoos, and more. Prizes, raffles, coupons, goody bags, and YMCA passes will also be part of the day.

Community partners include Stop & Shop, the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Healthy Futures Initiative sponsor, as well as participating Patriot Place businesses including Bass Pro Shops, Brigham and Women’s/MGH Health Care Center, Life is Good, Reebok, Tastings, and Trader Joe’s. Other community partner participants (as of April 19) include CBS Radio, Cyclo-Cross, Dock Dogs/Team 21, Dorel, The First Tee/MGA Links, Green Schools Education, Mansfield Community Garden, Milford Hospital, New York Life Insurance, Norwood Hospital, Pediatric Dental Health Care, Safe Routes to School, and Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day this year and to host the event. Patriot Place is proud to be associated with such an innovative, mission-driven Y. Both organizations have a shared vision and commitment to bring people and families together. Healthy Kids Day will be a great event and we look forward to seeing the community there to participate in a free fun, active day,” says Brian Earley, general manager of Patriot Place.

Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically and gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. On April 27, YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day will help parents begin thinking early about what their kids need to grow and achieve all summer long.

It's almost summer at Team Fitness and CrossFit Franklin

Greetings! Summertime is coming,   summertime is coming! ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS:  Team Fitness Franklin is once again offering our  $99 special  for the ENTIRE 3 months you are home from college break!  Come back and see your high school friends, tryout the new group exercise classes and feel great about yourself. Are you into CrossFit? Do you want to try CrossFit? We also have a Special Student package for  3 months of CrossFit which includes 4 elements (introductory) classes if you are new to the sport.  Please call us at 508-541-8330 to inquire on either student package, or email Travis Vendetti at travis@teamfitnessfranklin.com We love to meet new people and see old friends.  Good luck at the end of your school year and know we are here when you return home. The Team at Team Fitness and CrossFit Franklin

FREE SMOOTHIE: Have you tried one of our delicious and healthy post workout protein smoothies? Here is a coupon to let you enjoy one while you are home this summer. Just bring to the front desk (only one per student please) to receive your smoothie. Be sure to sign your name on the back. Thank you and enjoy!! offer valid: May 15, 2013- August 31, 2013- college students only. Thank you.

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Parent Technology Training at the Franklin Library

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Good Afternoon

Parents who need help with applications their children are using today – Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Ask.FM, Twitter - can go to the Franklin Public Library for help Thursday, April 25th anytime between 6:30PM and 7:30PM. 

Students (the experts) will be available to teach and answer questions about different applications. They also will help parents set up privacy settings, location settings, and passwords on different devices. BYOD (bring your own device) – Smart Phone, iPad laptop, iTouch. 

For more information please contact Lisa Keohane at: lkeohane5@gmail.com

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Tour of Franklin High School - Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.

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In the News: casino storefront, health tips, event timeline

Casino developers plan storefront opening in Milford

The developers of the proposed Milford casino have signed papers to rent the storefront they promised earlier this month they would open, but town officials and opponents of the project remain unimpressed with their efforts in town.

Cards to be on MBTA trains with mental health tips

The American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts announced today it is partnering with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and The Boston Foundation to offer mental health tips for coping with stressful situations in the aftermath of last week’s Boston Marathon bombings.

UMass officials piece together timeline of events during bombing investigation

Just 12 hours after the FBI released the images of the suspected Boston Marathon bombers Thursday night, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s Department of Public Safety officers were developing information that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, one of the suspects, was a student living on campus.