Franklin Matters

Monday, June 9, 2014

Spruce Pond - Franklin Flatbread - Spruce Pond Creamery

Saturday's walk provided some good photos

Spruce Pond - lily pad reflections

Franklin Flatbread and Spruce Pond Creamery

This is the time of year that the line for ice cream gets long in the evenings.

Check out their website to preview the organic food menu they serve. http://www.franklinpizza.com/

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I chose the Franklin Food Pantry. You can select from any 501(c)3 organization listed.

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New school, new logos!

From the New FHS page on Facebook, we find the new logo for FHS and the sports teams.

Post by The New Franklin High School.

Well done David!

In case you don't have a Facebook account, you can view the new logos here:

Franklin High School - new logo

Franklin High School sports - new logo

Go Panthers!

FHS Girls Lacrosse take D1 East Sectional Championship

Hockomock Sports has the write up on the Franklin Girls Lacrosse win on Sunday:

new FHS sports logo

If you blinked, you might have missed it.

In the final minute of play, Franklin saw their one goal lead turn into a one goal deficit and then with just two seconds left, tied the game to send it to overtime, where they scored the lone goal to best top-seeded Concord-Carlisle, 12-11, to claim their first ever D1 East Sectional Championship.

"The girls never gave up," Franklin head coach Kristin Igoe said. "Our defense is resilient, they got the ball back and pushed it down. I just don't think they ever doubted themselves."

Read the full article at Hockomock Sports here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/panthers-capture-d1-east-sectional-title-in-wild-finish

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jun 10, 2014

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.

AGENDA

"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 27, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual

Franklin Public Schools - "The key to learning"

2. Guests/Presentations
a. FPS Retirees
b. PARCC vs MCAS – Joyce Edwards, Maureen Sabolinski
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/parcc-or-mcas.html

c. District Improvement Plan (DIP) – Joyce Edwards, Maureen Sabolinski
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fps-district-improvement-plan.html

3. Discussion Only Items

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of declaring the attached list of English books as surplus for FHS.
b. I recommend approval of declaring the attached list of Math books as surplus for JF Kennedy Elementary School.
c. I recommend acceptance of the following checks totaling $2,900.00 for FHS Scholarships as detailed:

1. $400.00 from John T. Ombelets & Elizabeth A. John - Mock Trial Scholarship.
2. $1,000.00 from the Franklin Country Club – FCC Hall of Fame Award.
3. $1.500 from Whitson’s Food Service.

d. I recommend acceptance of the following checks totaling $785.97 for Supplies at Davis Thayer Elementary School as detailed:

1. $285.97 from O’Connor Studios
2. $500.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC

e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $493.00 from the Parmenter PCC for in-house enrichment.
f. I recommend acceptance of the following checks totaling $3,857.00 from the Oak St. PCC for supplies at Oak Street Elementary School as detailed:

1. $1,000.00 – Plastic tubs for storage above cubbies.
2. $933.52 – Four standing desks for Grade 2.
3. $1923.48 – 18 Pedestal fans.

g. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a Bose Music System valued at $600.00 from the Oak Street PCC for the Oak Street music room.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $282.66 from Wells Fargo Foundation for in-house enrichment at FHS.
i. I recommend approval of the District Improvement Plan (DIP) as presented.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $265.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for district-wide use.
k. I recommend acceptance of checks totaling $95.00 in memory of Joseph DeNapoli for Franklin High School as detailed:

1. $25.00 Sandra Scott & George Fitton
2. $20.00 Maureen and Richard Murphy
3. $50.00 The Edward Wissell Family

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
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn

Franklin IS a giving community

Pastor Diane provides an update on the blood drive:

The blood drive in honor of Noah Smith was very successful... On June 7th, 2014: 151 volunteers came to the Franklin United Methodist Church to give blood on the 2 buses available from 9-3:00. We wish to thank the many volunteers who made it possible for people to register, receive refreshments and honor Noah in this event.

blood drive buses on Saturday

Thank you!

PARCC or MCAS?

The MA Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is requiring a decision on whether to use Franklin should use PARCC or MCAS for testing. This is the presentation document summarizing the Franklin position that will be up for discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Jun 10.