Franklin Public Schools: Limited Preschool Openings at ECDC

The Franklin Public Schools announces

Limited Preschool Openings at ECDC!

Franklin residents who are between 3 and 5 years old are eligible to participate in the F.X O'Reagan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) integrated preschool program. Our NAEYC Accredited early childhood program features low student-teacher ratios and highly qualified public school early childhood and special education teachers and support staff.

Limited spaces are still available in our 2, 3 and 5 day half-day programs and in our 5 day extended morning session so act now!

Additional information about tuition, staff, curriculum, school hours, and much more can be found on the ECDC website http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index  or by contacting Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal @ 508 541-8166 or kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Kelty Kelley, Principal

F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center

224 Oak Street

Franklin, MA 02038

Phone:  508-541-8166

Fax:      508-541-8254

kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us

"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kidz

Early Childhood Development Center

FHS girls soccer and field hockey win to advance in playoffs

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the fall sports action on Friday. The FHS football team lost to Durfee but the girls soccer team and the field hockey both won to advance in the playoffs.


Football - Franklin, 20 @ Durfee, 35 – Final

Girls Soccer - D1 South

#3 Franklin, 3 vs. #14 Walpole, 0 – Final 

– Victoria Stowell broke the deadlock nine minutes before halftime with an “olimpico” straight from a corner kick. Alexis Stowell and Meghan Doherty scored in the final 10 minutes to wrap up the win. 

Franklin advances to the D1 South Quarterfinals and will host #11 North Attleboro on Sunday, 11/8 at 4:00.

Victoria Stowell (16) scored direct from a corner kick for what turned out to be the game-winner against Walpole on Friday. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

There is a full write up on the game
http://www.hockomocksports.com/stowells-provide-goals-for-franklin-against-walpole/

Field Hockey - D1 South

#4 Franklin, 4 vs. #20 King Philip, 0 – Final 

– Kelsey McPhee opened the scoring off an assist from Annie Walsh in the 11th minute. In the 23rd minute, Cassi Ronan added a goal off an assist from Taylor Reutlinger. Diana Griffin scored an unassisted goal and assisted on a goal by Walsh in the second half. Abby Campbell made 12 saves for KP. Franklin advances to the D1 South Quarterfinals and will host #5 Dennis Yarmouth on Sunday, 11/8 at 1:00.

Kelsey McPhee (13) celebrates the opening goal against KP on Friday. It turned out to be the winner in a 4-0 victory. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

There is a full write up on the game
http://www.hockomocksports.com/walsh-and-griffin-spark-franklin-sweep-of-kp/


For the rest of the scores around the Hockomock League on Friday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-110615/

"You can make a mess, but you have to clean up after yourself."

Not just another TED Talk. This caught my eye for a couple of reasons. I will be in Hong Kong for work next month. Cesar's approach to involve the children in problem solving is repeatable.

Given the discussion about the low voter turnout Franklin has, and some comments that when parents brought their children into the high school to see the voting process, they were good. Well behaved, interested in what went on. One was reported to be making ballots and playing election when they got home.

"At the Harbour School in Hong Kong, TED Senior Fellow Cesar Harada teaches citizen science and invention to the next generation of environmentalists. 

He's moved his classroom into an industrial mega-space where imaginative kids work with wood, metal, chemistry, biology, optics and, occasionally, power tools to create solutions to the threats facing the world's oceans. 

There, he instills a universal lesson that his own parents taught him at a young age: "You can make a mess, but you have to clean up after yourself."

You can watch Cesar Harada tell his story here: (about 10 minutes)

In the News: Spectra pipeline, Anderson recognized, student run flu clinic, FHS Improvement plan

A round up of the Miflord Daily News articles on or about Franklin

The 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, a local chapter of the environmental advocacy group 350, met Thursday night to organize opposition to the pipeline project, which is slated for a phased construction starting in 2018, according to a Spectra spokesperson. 

The group believes the natural gas shortage is false advertising, that New England has enough gas and the pipeline project would create a decades-long reliance on fossil fuels that runs opposite the state's carbon emissions goals.

Spectra Energy is proposing a new gas pipeline that would stretch 21 miles through Milford, Medway, Franklin, Bellingham, Norfolk, Millis, Walpole, Sharon, Canton and Stoughton.

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151105/NEWS/151107201/1994/NEWS

Endicott junior defensive lineman Craig Anderson, of Franklin, was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District Football first team for the second time in his career. The NCAA Division III District 1 team includes all schools in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. 

The CoSIDA Academic All-District program recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined academic and athletic performances. First-team Academic All-District honorees advance to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Team ballot, where first-, second- and third-team All-America honorees will be selected later this month.

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151106/NEWS/151106880/1994/NEWS

Three medical careers students at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School hosted a flu clinic for faculty members on Nov. 2. 

During the clinic, pharmacist Ed Purtell of Rite Aid Pharmacy administered the vaccine to 48 staff members. Grade 10 students Alivia Carney, Katrina Chapman and Hannah Graveline, all of North Attleborough, took vital signs, administered a questionnaire and shared educational information on the flu vaccine and its benefits.

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151106/NEWS/151106878/1994/NEWS

The Franklin High School's improvement plan took center stage at the School Committee's most recent meeting. 

Discussing the plan at the Oct. 27 meeting, Principal Peter Light focused on administrator turnover, community outreach and the importance of the guidance department. 

Light noted that the school had seen significant turnover, with five administrators moving on to other positions. He said, though, that the majority took higher positions at other districts, and that he was excited to hire new administrators from within the district's ranks.

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151106/NEWS/151106790/1994/NEWS

The details of the school improvement plan can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/real-time-reporting-school-committee.html

Downtown Project Update #16

November 6, 2015

"MassDOT was unable to pave Thursday night. Their plan is to finish West Central Street and Summer Street on Monday during the day. 

They will keep one lane of traffic open on West Central Street so they will not need to detour traffic. 

If anyone has a question, please feel free to reach out to the DPW Director, Brutus Cantoreggi or Town Engineer, Michael Maglio at 508-553-5500 or Jeffrey Nutting, Town Administrator at 508-520-4949."

West Central St partially paved

PS - I think this meant to say "unable to complete paving" - if it wasn't MassDOT, somebody paved Thursday but clearly did not complete the job

Franklin Newcomers & Friends: Meeting Nov 11

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday, November 11th. Whether you are new to town or have lived here your entire life, please join us at the "3" Restaurant at 7:30pm.

3 Restaurant

We meet upstairs in a private function room: heavy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary. The meeting is open to all members and prospective members. 

This month various speakers will highlight local Charitable Organizations and Volunteer Opportunities. We'll also discuss our 42nd annual Craft Fair which is to be held Saturday November 14th from 9 to 3:00 at Tri county Vocational School. 

Franklin Newcomers

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends provides an opportunity to feel connected to Franklin through events and outings  . . .  nobody is a stranger here, we're all Friends! 

Recent events have included hiking on the Appalachian Trail in the Berkshires, weekly power walking, biking on The Cape, movie nights, bowling, book group and many others.

 For more information you can visit the group online  http://franklinnewcomers.com/

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 11/6/15 - THU 11/12/15

FRIDAY 11/6/15
3:30pm   Science Friday at the Library: Mission Space (grades K-4)
6:30pm-10:30pm   The Walker Family Pasta Dinner Fundraiser at Elks Lodge - dinner, great raffle baskets and silent auction items, photo booth, Henna artist, live music. Details here.
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
8pm   The Black Box Local Artist Series: Stillburnin
8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena

SATURDAY 11/7/15
9am-1pm   SNETT Trail Fall Clean Up: meet at Grove Street entrance at 9am, bring heavy gloves, mostly brush cleaning
12-8pm   Fall Art Show by Franklin Art Association at Tri-County HS
1pm   Adult Coffee and Craft at the Library: Fall Wreath
1pm   Try Hockey for Free at Pirelli Arena (ages 4-9), participants have to have helmets and gloves (of any kind), rental skates available.
4-10pm   Scavenger Hunt sponsored by PMC Franklin Kids Ride
7:30pm   The Black Box Classical Series: Tea for Two - Irina Feinkichen, violin and Irina Kotlyar, piano
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Burning Bridget Cleary - Celtic band from Philadelphia

SUNDAY 11/8/15
7:30-10:30am   Weekly Sunday morning breakfast at Franklin Rod and Gun Club, open to public.
12-3pm   Fall Art Show by Franklin Art Association at Tri-County HS

MONDAY 11/9/15
9-10:30am   Tea and Tangles: come Zentangle at Franklin Art Center

TUESDAY 11/10/15
7:30pm   Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Public Meeting at the Franklin YMCA

WEDNESDAY 11/11/15 - VETERANS DAY - Thank you for your service!
1-3pm   Kid’s Paint at Franklin Art Center - Turkey

THURSDAY 11/12/15
6:45-8:15pm   Tri-County HS Grade 8 Open House for students and parents

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com