Wednesday, March 9, 2016

FHS Hockey heads to D1 South Final with 3-0 win


Boys Hockey
D1 South Semifinal


  • #4 Franklin, 3 vs. #8 Newton North, 0 

– Final – Junior Joey Blasie scored a pair of goals and sophomore Luke Downie had an assist and an empty net goal to lead the Panthers. Franklin will play the winner of Marshfield and Natick on Sunday in the Div. 1 South final at Gallo Arena at 6:30 p.m.


http://www.hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-030816/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers


And from the Twitterverse"





Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Students led the way at Franklin School Committee meeting

The Storify summary of the tweets and Instagram photos from the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.


(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)



screen capture of the ASMS teachers introducing their students
screen capture of the ASMS teachers introducing their students


Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - 3/08/16

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 February 23, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Annie Sullivan Middle School Update
b. Remington Middle School Update
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/03/rms-and-asms-presentations-for-school.html

3. Discussion Only Items
a. Policy – Second Reading
1. IGB – Student Services Programs

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $685.12 from Target for in-house enrichment at FHS.
b. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $255.00 from Franklin Music Parents for in-house enrichment. 
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $864.75 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips.
d. I recommend acceptance of donated items valued at approximately $1,957.00 from individuals/businesses as detailed for FHS Class of 2017 Calendar Raffle.
e. I recommend adoption of Policy IGB – Student Services Program as discussed.
f. I recommend acceptance of checks totaling $4,244.75 from the Keller PCC for field trips.
g. I recommend approval of the request of Brad Sidwell for the Girls Track team to travel to NY City on March 11-12, 2016 for the New Balance National Championship as detailed.

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
Negotiations Update

8. Motion to Adjourn 
– Dr. O’Malley

RMS and ASMS presentations for School Committee meeting - 3/08/16

The middle school presentations scheduled for the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Mar 8, 2016

The full agenda can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/03/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda.html

Remington Middle School





Annie Sullivan Middle School





Franklin Police and Fire - St Patrick's 5K - March 19


The Franklin Police Patrolman Association and The Franklin Permanent Firefighters Association Local 2637 are teaming up to bring a 5K road race to Franklin. 
The race is scheduled for the Saturday after St Patrick's Day, March 19, 2016. It is a fundraising event for the two Associations with proceeds going back in to the Community. 
In the past we have donated to charities such as, Franklin Youth Sports, the Random Smiles Project, Special Olympics and many other great organizations. 
Please show your IRISH on race day!

Event details and schedule

Parking at the EMC parking lots Constitution Blvd, Franklin

  • Elite runners check in will be 9:00am
  • Elite runners start time - 10:00am
  • Non Elite check in 9:30
  • Non Elite runners- 10:30am

There will be a 50/50 Raffle.

Come join us post race with friends and family at Coles Tavern. They have generously donated the downstairs function hall. We will draw the 50/50 raffle here. There will be a cash bar and chips and salsa will also be provided.

Franklin Fire and Police - St Patrick's 5K - March 19
Franklin Fire and Police - St Patrick's 5K - March 19

Register online

http://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/franklin-police-and-fire-st-patrick-s-day-5k-2016

Facebook event page

https://www.facebook.com/events/977580025634012/

Celebrate 10 years of the Random Smile Project!

Random Smile Project (RSP)  is celebrating 10 years of community service with our Gala on March 12th at the Providence Convention Center there will be 

  • Live and Silent auction
  • Dinner and Dancing with the Grab Brothers Band 

Discounted room rates available at the Omni Hotel in Providence

Complete information available at www.randomsmile.org/gala/

Random Smile Project Gala - March 12
Random Smile Project Gala - March 12

The Grab Brothers Band will play for your entertainment and dancing



Tri-County in the News: working with NASA, receives state grant, schedules home buying boot camp

Tri-County is featured prominently in three articles with today's edition of the Milford Daily News

Space travel is fraught with complications that one normally wouldn't consider - components are damaged in the violent shaking of a space launch, astronauts are exposed to additional radiation, parts break with their replacements stuck back on Earth. 
A group of Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School students is working to help NASA solve these problems. For the past five years, the school has been part of the "High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware" - or HUNCH - initiative. 
Tri-County engineering technology teacher Kristen Magas said the school learned about the program through one of its instructors, who knew someone with MIT's Space Systems Laboratory. The school was initially associated with the "extreme science" portion of the initiative, in which students designed science experiments to take place in zero gravity.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160307/franklin-tri-county-partners-with-nasa-to-prototype-designs

image from Tri-County webpage
image from Tri-County webpage


“Today, too many good-paying jobs are going unfilled, because employers are struggling to find skilled employees,” Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito said in a prepared statement. “This investment in training equipment will enable high schools and community colleges across the Commonwealth to equip students with the skills they need to secure a bright future.” 
Another grant recipient, Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School in Franklin, will receive $242,627 to train students in three-dimensional printing and robotics. The school will also expand adult manufacturing programs through a partnership with Wentworth Institute of Technology, according to the state’s announcements.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160307/marlborough-franklin-upton-voc-tech-schools-receive-state-grants



Michael Shain, senior loan originator with Village Mortgage in Milford, will present a “Home Buying Boot Camp” in conjunction with the Tri-County Adult Education Program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 8 at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St. 
Attendees will learn about the mortgage process so they can get a better understanding of how a loan is approved. Additionally, they will learn about the roles the Realtor, lender, attorney and home inspector play in the home buying process. Shain will also discuss the importance of credit. 
The cost is a $29 per person; $40 for two people, which will benefit Tri-County Adult Education Programs. To reserve a seat, register by calling 508-528-5400, ext. 126 or visit tri-county.tc. Click on the “Adult Education” link; select “Spring Registration”; and scroll to "Personal Finance."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160307/tri-county-to-host-home-buying-boot-camp