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FEBRUARY 26 To the Tri-County Community, It's a busy time of year for the Guidance Department. Freshmen, sophomore, and junior students have selected classes for next year and Guidance is busy processing the requests. Our counselors are also out interviewing our applicants for next year's freshmen class at the local middle schools. Some of our students have been busy preparing and competing in specialized competitions: The First Robotics team is building this year's entry and will compete later on this month. Many students competed at SkillsUSA District competitions Thursday at Southeastern RVTHS in Easton. The 2016 Culinary Arts Pro-start teams competed this past Monday and earned bronze medals. The Culinary team consisted of: Rob Jackson, Justin Chapman, Hannah Ruff and Julia Ohlson. The management team consisted of Colleen Kinney and Miranda Way. Winter Sports are winding down with four teams competing at the state level: Girls Varsity Basketball captured the league title for the second year in a row and finished their regular season at 18-2. They will find out today who they will be playing in the MIAA State Tournament. Ice Hockey completed their regular season yesterday with a 7-1 victory, which qualified them for the MIAA State Tournament for the third-straight year. The team will find out Saturday who and where they will be playing. The Wrestling team continues their outstanding season this weekend as four of our wrestlers will be competing at All-States at Reading High School. The team finished with 9 League All-Stars, a Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. The Varsity Cheerleading team captured the State Vocational crown with their outstanding performance this past Sunday at the State Vocational Championships held at Tri-County. The team will be competing at State Regionals on Sunday, March 6, at Marshfield High School. Spring Sports Signups will be held on Thursday, March 10, and spring practices begin on Monday March 21. Thanks again for your support, Mr. Procaccini Calling all Grade 9 Students! Grade 9 students are invited to try out for SkillsUSA Leadership competitions. Freshmen competitions include: Exploratory Project Demonstration, Career Choice Commentary, and the Sticker Design Contest. If you're interested in competing in a freshman competition, our SkillsUSA advisors, Ms. Baldi in S-216, Mr. Chauvin in Graphics, and Mrs. DePasquale in N-212, can provide you with more information and contest regulations. Try-outs for these contests will be held after school on March 15, 16, 17. Students chosen to represent Tri-County at the SkillsUSA State Conference will compete in Marlborough, from Thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30. Upcoming Events Senior Project Papers Due Thursday, March 3 MEFA College Admissions Seminar Thursday, March 3 Early Release Day Friday, March 4 About The TC Insider The TC Insider is a biweekly newsletter for the families of Tri-County students. Forward to a Friend Follow on Twitter Like us on Facebook View Email In Browser

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"It was heart breaking to see at the new building."

Recognition of the students from Franklin High School who were selected for All State Music Festival.

All State Music students from FHS at School Committee meeting 2/23/16

There was a good deal of time also spent with highlights on the math program being implemented at Davis Thayer. Students, faculty and administration coordinated to make the presentation. The presentation document is embedded here:






The FHS broken water pipe situation can be summarized with information combined from the School Committee meeting on Tuesday and the Town Council meeting on Wednesday. FHS Building Committee Chair Tom Mercer provided the update to the Council on Wednesday.

As announced on Monday as the students were to return to FHS, there had been a 'little water' situation at the high school over the school vacation. Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski provided an update to the School Committee. There was a meeting on Tuesday with all the relevant folks from the building contractors. This apparently was a known situation, an item on the 'punch list' that has been unresolved since the building opened. 

The section of the building near the principals office has not been able to be heated properly. The deep cold that Franklin experienced on Presidents Day resulted in some broken water pipes and a lot of water damage. 

The restoration is underway. The principal's office is the major area affected and hence it really doesn't hinder any of the instructional processes in the building. The clean up was handled, the painting and new walls are underway. When the office will be ready for use is not known.

The fix both short term and longer term is not a cost for the taxpayers as this was the result of the open 'punch list' item. 

"It was heart breaking to see (this occur) at the new building." 

On my walk around Franklin on Saturday, Feb 26, I was able to capture this photo through the window of the principal's office.

reconstruction in the principal's office at FHS

• Live reporting: Action items to closing
• Live reporting: Davis Thayer - update on math prog...
• Live reporting: School Committee - Feb 23, 2016
• Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 23, ...

Town Council - 02/03/16

• While I missed the meeting on Feb 3rd due to difficulties with the commute on the MBTA, you can view the meeting with the video replay available here

http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=325

• The published agenda and documents released for the meeting can be found here

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/01/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-feb-3.html

Happy New Year greeting at the new location of the Recreation Dept on Beaver St

Town Council - 02/24/16

The collection of posts from the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb 24 can be found here:

• Real time reporting: Town Council Meeting - Feb 24...
• Town Council meeting 2/24/16 - missing portion

Conservation Commission member and Conservation Agent George Russell presenting to the Town Council meeting on 2/24/16

The official actions recorded during the meeting can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2016%20Actions%20Taken%20on%20Town%20Council%20Meeting%20Agenda/February%2024%202016%20Actions%20Taken.pdf


The video replay of the meeting can be viewed at any time here
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=331

Baseball and softball clinics this March at FHS

FHS coaches and athletes will conduct baseball and softball clinics this March at the high school. Additional details including fees and registration information can be found in the links listed here.

FHS Panthers

• Softball clinic

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160210/franklin-high-school-to-host-softball-clinic

• Baseball clinics

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160210/registration-opens-for-franklin-high-school-spring-training-clinics

FHS basketball playoff schedule for first games set

The basketball playoff seeds and pairings have been announced. FHS boys play on Thursday, Mar 3. The FHS girls play on Friday, Mar 4.


D1 Central - Boys

• #3 Franklin (15-5) will #6 Westford Academy (13-9) on Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00.

http://www.hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-basketball-playoff-seeds-matchups/



D1 Central - Girls

• #5 Franklin will travel to #4 Westford Academy on Friday, March 4th at 7:00.

http://www.hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-basketball-playoff-seeds-matchups/

FHS Girls tip off against King Philip earlier this year

Tri-County Students Place Third In Massachusetts Prostart Invitational

Six juniors from Tri-County Regional’s Culinary Arts program brought home bronze medals from the 2016 Massachusetts ProStart Invitational held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on Tuesday, February 23.

The students claimed third place honors in both the Culinary Arts and Management competitions. Eight teams from across the state participated in the annual competition.

students prepared a menu entitled "American Delights"

Tri-County’s Culinary Arts team included Hannah Ruff, of Norfolk, Justin Chapman, and Rob Jackson, both of North Attleborough, and Julia Ohlson, of Plainville. Miranda Way, of Medway, and Colleen Kinney, of North Attleborough, competed on the Management side.

During the competition, the Management team developed a proposal to launch a new restaurant, including a marketing plan and menu. The Culinary team then had 60 minutes to cook an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Participating students were required to provide recipes, food cost, and menu pricing.

Six students from Tri-County’s Culinary Arts program received bronze medals at the 2016 Massachusetts ProStart Invitational 

The students prepared a menu entitled "American Delights,” comprised of plates from different regions in the United States. Their appetizer, "From the Seas of New England," featured a fresh pan-seared North Atlantic Sea Scallop nestled on a bed of Sautéed Spinach with Mussels in a rich Saffron Sauce. The entrée was "From the Wild West," and included Lamb Chops grilled with Rosemary and Garlic and served alongside Mashed Potatoes and Root Vegetables. The dessert, "From the Golden State," was a Chocolate Mousse served in a Twill Cup.

The Massachusetts ProStart Invitational is hosted by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Education Foundation. Winners at the state level advance to the National ProStart Invitational. This is the fifth year Tri-County has participated in the competition.

ProStart is a two-year high school Culinary Arts program, with curriculum developed by industry and academic experts. Tri-County's Culinary Arts program follows the ProStart curriculum.