Thursday, August 14, 2014

Talithia Williams: Own your body's data

I'll admit I am also a 'data geek' although I did not get my degree in statistics. Talithia Williams gets into how she captures her data and how she uses it. I learned how the body temperature can vary and with good reason.
The new breed of high-tech self-monitors (measuring heartrate, sleep, steps per day) might seem targeted at competitive athletes. But Talithia Williams, a statistician, makes a compelling case that all of us should be measuring and recording simple data about our bodies every day — because our own data can reveal much more than even our doctors may know.




You can find more info about Talithia on the TED site
http://www.ted.com/talks/talithia_williams_own_your_body_s_data


Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Concert on the Common - Wednesday at 6:00 PM

6:00 PM - Lolly the Clown
6:30 PM - The Leeds



Concerts on the Common
Concerts on the Common

Next week - Aug 20th (last concert this summer)
Mike Rutkowski DJ


In the event of rain, the concert will be held across the street at the Benjamin Franklin Charter School

MassBudget Report: Uplifting the Whole Child



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Uplifting the Whole Child:
Using Wraparound Services to Overcome Social Barriers to Learning
 
Making sure that every child has a real opportunity to thrive in school often requires strategies for helping students to overcome non-academic challenges. Students may be facing physical or mental health issues, homelessness, other economic challenges, and family instability.

To help children and families overcome these barriers to success, a number of school districts across the country have implemented wraparound services in their schools. Recent research shows that these programs can improve both the academic and life success of the students who are served.

Effective wraparound services have several elements including:

  • Comprehensive health service clinics
  • Mental and behavioral health, wellness, & prevention programs
  • Family resource centers
MassBudget's new paper, Uplifting the Whole Child: Using Wraparound Services to Overcome Social Barriers to Learning, examines evidence on the effectiveness of best practices across the country, describes progress being made in Massachusetts, and estimates costs for implementing evidence-based practices more widely.

This report is part of a shared project--the Roadmap for Expanding Opportunity: Evidence on What Works in Education--led by MassBudget and the Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy. The project is composed of a series of reports that identify evidence-based strategies for supporting all children in achieving college, career, and life success.

Click HERE to visit the project website and read the reports.
 


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.

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News from Norfolk County Registry of Deeds


Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

~ Free Computer Seminar ~ Thurs., Sept. 25th 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell will host a free informational seminar on computer assisted land records research at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Dedham from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, September 25, 2014.


The seminar is intended for both real estate professionals and the general public. The program will include a brief presentation, written reference materials, and hands-on exercises. There will be opportunities for both basic and advanced questions and answers. Computer assisted land records research is currently available both at the Registry and on the Internet at www.norfolkdeeds.org.
"These services have proven to be valuable tools for our customers and we hope that this seminar will be both helpful and informative." said Register of Deeds Bill O'Donnell. There is no charge for the seminar, but anyone planning to attend is asked to register by calling Alicia Gardner at 781-461-6104 or by email to agardner@norfolkdeeds.org. Please include your name, address, email and a daytime phone number when you register.

Register William P. O'Donnell
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

phone: 781-461-6104

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Norfolk County Registry of Deeds | 649 High Street | Dedham, | MA | 02026-1831

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 12, 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."

Franklin Public Schools "the key to learning"
Franklin Public Schools "the key to learning"

1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the July 15, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations

a. Elementary Handbook Presentation
b. Middle School Handbook Presentation
c. High School Handbook Presentation

3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – First Readings
IHBB – Service Animals in Schools
JFAA-R – School Admission / Residency
JFAA-E1 – Residency Statement
GA – Personnel Policies / Goals
Policy – Second Reading
JJE – Student Fundraising

4. Action Items

a. I recommend Policies discussed be moved to a second reading:
1. IHBB – Service Animals in Schools
2. JFAA-R – School Admission / Residency
3. JFAA-E1 – Residency Statement
4. GA – Personnel Policies / Goals
b. I recommend adoption of Policy JJE – Student Fundraising as discussed.

c. I recommend adoption of the Elementary Handbooks as presented:
1. ECDC
2. Davis Thayer
3. Jefferson
4. Keller
5. Kennedy
6. Oak Street
7. Parmenter
d. I recommend adoption of the Middle School Handbooks as presented:
1. Horace Mann
2. Remington
3. Annie Sullivan
e. I recommend adoption of the Franklin High School Handbook as presented.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for Davis Thayer.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $446.17 from O’Connor Portraiture for Keller.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from James and Virginia Scott for FHS (in memory of Joe DeNapoli).
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,000.00 from John and Amy Wendell for Remington.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $421.03 from Lifetouch Photography for ECDC.

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

Job Search Jam Sessions returns Sep 12th

The 5th edition of Job Search Jam Sessions returns Sep 12. If you are looking for work, or know someone who is, this is the event to be at.

What will the Job Search Jam Sessions be like?

Additional details on the event can be found here
http://jobsearchjamsessions.blogspot.com/p/expections.html

Job Search Jam Sessions - Sep 12
Job Search Jam Sessions - Sep 12

What is the schedule for the day?

The schedule will be similar to that held in 2013
http://jobsearchjamsessions.blogspot.com/p/schedule.html

Where will this be held?

Job Search Jam Sessions #5 will be held in Hopkinton at the St John Evangelist Parish Center
http://jobsearchjamsessions.blogspot.com/p/location.html

How much does it cost?

$8 you can pay online or at the door. Tickets can be purchased online or reserved so you can pay at the door. (To pay at the door - choose 'Show other payment options.'  Advance registrations are highly encouraged to ensure we have a good count of participants to plan for the food and refreshments).


Franklin Library: Book Sale - Sat/Sun -> Aug 16-17

The August edition of the monthly Library Book Sale will happen this weekend.

  • Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Sunday the bag sale occurs from 9:00 AM to noon.


Library Book Sale - Aug 16-17
Library Book Sale - Aug 16-17

This was re-shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/08/library-book-sale.html