Thursday, December 10, 2015

FHS Boys Basketball - Toy Drive for the Santa Foundation - Friday, Dec. 18



FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers
The FHS boys basketball team is hosting a toy drive on Friday, Dec. 18, at their freshman, junior varsity and varsity home games. Game times are at 3:30, 5 and 6:30 p.m. 
The team is asking for attendants to bring an unwrapped toy to the game, which will benefit the Santa Foundation in Franklin. 
In exchange for a donated toy, each participant will receive a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.

http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/article/20151208/NEWS/151206821

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

“I shot it until I didn’t have any money left” (video)

From the Milford Daily News:
"The S.A.F.E. Coalition opened its community forum with a half-hour video depicting just how easy it is for youth to start taking opiates, get addicted, and overdose. 
The video, put together by the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation this year, depicts a high school student pressured by friends to bring some of the “good stuff” to a party. He raids his mother’s medicine cabinet. The film depicts he and his friends fall into a circle of pill popping and social withdrawal. His mom checks him into rehab, while his friend overdoses on heroin, his parents unaware he was even using."
Continue reading the article on line (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151208/NEWS/151206626/1994/NEWS



  • The trailer for the film shown Tuesday night







  • The full 30 minute film





For additional information on the SAFE Coalition visit their webpage
http://safecoalitionma.com/

or find them on Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/safecoalitionma


News from the Franklin Neighbor Brigade

From Linda Gagnon, Franklin chapter leader of the Neighbor Brigade:
"Franklin Neighbor Brigade (NB) is active in the community presently operating with 203 volunteers. 
With varying month's of busyness, the brigade handled close to 300 requests this year. Additionally, there have been many extra moments that volunteers went above and beyond for their neighbors. What has been heart warming, is the giving focus especially during the holidays and the extra love to check in on recipients after they have moved out of crisis and adjusting to what we have called "the new normal". 
The illustration below shows the kinds of crisis NB takes part in. 
activity breakdown across the full Neighbor Brigade
activity breakdown across the full Neighbor Brigade

"Across the Neighbor Brigade network, we have served 3,210 requests for the year! 
We celebrate the impact this has brought to many of our recipient lives including our volunteers who often share like the following statement 
"I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate being a volunteer for Neighbor Brigade. The feeling that I get when dropping off a meal, a note, and a little extra cheer has left a mark on me. It has been a great experience for me and also for my children."


If you want to help with the Franklin Neighbor Brigade, visit their webpage
http://www.neighborbrigade.org/1-public/chapters/?chapter=FranklinMA


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Newsletter

December 2015

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Director's Letter

As Neighbor Brigade celebrates our fifth anniversary in 2015, we couldn't be prouder of how far we've come since Pam Manikas Washek first harnessed the power of "neighbors helping neighbors" in 2010. From one small band of Wayland neighbors stepping forward with meals, rides, home visits, pet care and more for families in crisis, Neighbor Brigade now boasts 5,000 volunteers in 29 chapters across eastern Massachusetts from Charlestown and Needham to North Attleboro and West Bridgewater. Our chapters not only step forward year-round in times of immediate crisis, but as you will see below many of our chapters have initiated gift-collections and food drives for families and individuals that need a little extra support over the holidays. These spontaneous acts of kindness by our chapters - over and above our core mission - give us further resolve to continue strengthening Neighbor Brigade for many years to come.
We are at an important junction for the organization. In the first half of 2016 we hope to launch new chapters across Massachusetts and beyond, broadening our service area to help neighbors in need. But to do this we need your help. With each new chapter funding is even more critical to sustain and grow our programs: Donations support our software platform, chapter leader support and outreach materials, staffing, and other necessities down to office supplies and technical support. Your donation to our upcoming annual appeal will ensure the continuation of Pam Washek's vision for the growth of Neighbor Brigade as a household name.
We are grateful to the individuals and corporation that stepped forward to support our Pam's Run event back in October, and we hope you consider a renewed gift this holiday season to keep our programs running at full speed.
Wishing you happy and healthy holidays,
Stephanie Lawrence

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Neighbor Brigade
P.O. Box 248
Lexington, MA 02420
781.325.8580

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FHS Peer Leaders collecting through Dec 11th


FHS Peer Leaders collecting for Dec 2015
FHS Peer Leaders collecting for Dec 2015
"Attention FHS Parents!

Please consider making a cash or check donation to "Light up a Life"!

Light up a Life is a charity FHS Peer Leaders runs with the Santa Foundation to raise money and purchase Christmas gifts for local families in need.

Every penny counts!

FHS Peer Leaders are collecting from students until this Friday, Dec 11th.
This one last push will help FHS Peer Leaders to reach their total goal!

Checks payable to Town of Franklin.

Thank you!"


FHS Music Department Winter Concert - Dec 9 - 7:00 PM


Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium 
Close to 200 students performing in Chorus, Select Chorus,Orchestra, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble

FHS Music Department Winter Concert - Dec 9 - 7:00 PM
FHS Music Department Winter Concert - Dec 9 - 7:00 PM


The link to the FHS Daily News feed as shown in the screen grab can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1REiMQYV0i_jZ7LY_0haAy4_un1oa-sbf1gg-37BLzxk/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true&widget=true&headers=false

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Franklin, MA: School Committee - agenda - Dec 8, 2015

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

the key to learning
the key to learning

  • Citizen’s Comments
  • Review of Agenda
  • Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the October 27, 2015 meeting, the November 10, 2015 Organizational meeting and the November 30, 2015 training session.
  • Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
  • Payroll Mrs. Douglas
  • FHS Student Representatives
  • Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman


2. Guests/Presentations


  • Best Buddies Grants – Sue Streeter
  • Snow Presentation – DPW
  • PARCC / MCAS Update – Joyce Edwards


3. Action Items

1. I recommend approval for the Parmenter Elementary School 5th Graders to travel to The Vets in Providence, RI on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 for a concert.
2. I recommend approval for the Kennedy Elementary School 3rd and 5th graders to travel to the Vets in Providence, RI on Thursday, April 14, 2016 for a concert
3. I recommend approval of the following FHS Sports Trips:

1. FHS Boys Ice Hockey Team to Woonsocket, RI for a 3- day competition 12/28, 29 and 30, 2015 at Mount St. Charles.
2. FHS Wrestling Team to Bristol, RI on 12/12/15 for the Mount Hope Invitational Tournament.
3. FHS Boys Ice Hockey Team to Providence College on 12/18/15 for a game vs. Canton.
4. I recommend the recommendation of Mrs. Minkle to declare 13 broken music stands as surplus.
5. I recommend acceptance of a check for $300.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for districtwide in-house enrichment.
6. I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,000.00 from Alma R. DeBaggis for a scholarship.
7. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,079.26 from O’Connor Studios for supplemental supplies at Davis Thayer Elementary School.
8. I recommend acceptance of the following checks for Keller Elementary School:
1. Samuel Winer Family - $2,000.00 Supplemental Supplies
2. O’Connor Studios - $2,244.57 Supplemental Supplies
9. I recommend acceptance of the three checks totaling $4,547.00 from Oak Street PCC for Field Trips/in-house enrichment.
10. I recommend acceptance of a check for $200.00 from Westat for in house enrichment at FHS.
11. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Kennedy PCC for field trips.
12. I recommend acceptance of two checks, totaling $2,175.00 from the Parmenter PCC for Field Trips.
13. I recommend approval of the request of Peter Light for Strive students to travel to the Stadium Theater in Woonsocket, RI for a viewing of Peter Pan on February 21, 2016 as detailed.
14. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Light for new clubs with associated activity accounts as detailed.


4. Information Matters


  • Superintendent’s Report
  • School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
  • School Committee Liaison Reports


5. New Business


  • To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.


6. Executive Session


  • Purpose of negotiation strategy with FEA


7. Adjourn

Senior Center: Memory Cafe - Dec 17th

December's Memory Café will be held on December 17th from 3:00-4:30 at the Franklin Senior center. This month's cafe will feature two singer/guitarists. Lance Tribe and Tim Sawyer will be playing some popular and some original tunes!

The Memory Café is open to the public and is free of charge. It is offered to Caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia. We offer a safe, supportive environment where we socialize, have refreshments and just enjoy each other's company!

Please call the Senior Center at 508-520-4945 to let us know you would like to attend. We need to have a count for this café! The memory café meets from 3:00-4:30 p.m.


Franklin Senior Center
Franklin Senior Center
For additional information on other services and events at the Senior Center, visit them online  http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/index