Sad news on former Dean student

via the Franklin radar:

Winston-Salem police continue investigation into fatal shooting of WSSU student-athlete at party on ... Winston-Salem Journal A Winston-Salem State University football player was fatally shot early Saturday morning at a party at Wake Forest University, authorities said. Najee Ali Baker, 21, died at a local hospital as a result of his wounds. Baker, who transferred to WSSU in March 2017 from Dean College in Franklin, Mass

Read the full article online

http://www.journalnow.com/eedition/page-a/page_32ba9e7e-fa33-58fb-8881-9ac55ab5f0a8.html

Yahoo Sports also reported the story

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jan 23, 2018

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.

A G E N D A

“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.”

the key to learning

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. SIP Program Updates (Elementary/Middle Schools)
b. Superintendent’s Entry Plan – Report of Findings

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – First Readings
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:

• BHE – Use of Electronic Communication by School Committee Members  http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/CURRENT%20BHE%20-%20Use%20of%20Electronic%20Communication%20by%20School%20Committ
• BIA – New School Committee Member Orientation  http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/CURRENT%20BIA%20-%20NEW%20SCHOOL%20COMMITTEE%20MEMBER%20ORIENTATION.pdf
• BIBA – School Committee Conferences, Conventions and Workshops  http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/CURRENT%20BIBA%20-%20School%20Committee%20Conferences,%20Conventions%20and%20Wo

b. Policy – Second Reading
I recommend adoption of the following policy as discussed:
BDF – Advisory Committees to the School Committee
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/DiscussionActionB-PolicyBDF.pdf

c. Baseball Trip Proposal
I recommend approval of the request of Tom Angelo/Zach Brown for the FHS Baseball team to travel to Cooperstown, NY for a tournament with Natick Baseball team/Hall of Fame Tour from April 15-16, 2018 as detailed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/DiscussionActionC%20-%20Baseball%20Proposal.pdf

d. DECA Trip Proposal
I recommend approval of the DECA Trip to Boston on March 8-10, 2018 as detailed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/DiscussionActionD%20-%20DECA%20Trip.pdf

e. New Coaching Positions
I recommend approval of new coaching positions as detailed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/DiscussionActionE%20-%20New%20Coaching%20Positions.pdf

f. New Revolving Account at FHS for AP Exams
I recommend approval of a new revolving account at FHS for AP Exams as detailed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/DiscussionActionF%20-%20New%20Revolving%20Account.pdf

4. Discussion Only Items
a. School Start Times Advisory Committee Update

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation)

i.

b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task
Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; MASC)

i.

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 9, 2018 School Committee meeting.
b. I recommend approval of Budget Transfers as detailed.
c. All-State Music Festival Recurring Field Trip Proposal
I recommend approval of the request of Leighanne Rudsit to take Music Students to Boston Seaport Hotel for the All State Music Festival from March 1 – 3, 2018 as detailed.
d. Hockey Tournament Recurring Trip Proposal
I recommend approval of the request of Chris Spillane (Varsity Head Coach) to take the FHS Varsity Hockey Team to Barnstable High School February 21-22, 2018 for a tournament as detailed.
e. I recommend acceptance of five checks totaling $3,799.80 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $32,355.00 from the Franklin Education Foundation for districtwide grants.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $625.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips as detailed.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $854.55 from All American Publishing for in-house enrichment for the FHS Athletic Department.
i. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a Baritone Horn valued at $300.00 from Paul Sackley for Annie Sullivan Middle School Band.
j. I recommend acceptance of 3 checks totaling $4,825 from Franklin Music Parents for in-house enrichment for districtwide music.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Adjournment


The documents released for this meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/

SAVE THE DATE: Community Arts Advocacy Day - April 7, 2018

Join us for a day of grassroots advocacy and workshops on a variety of topics to expand the reach and efficiency of your arts organization.

SAVE THE DATE! The Franklin Cultural Council, in partnership with the Norfolk Cultural Council, will be holding our second annual Action and IMPACT: Community Arts Advocacy Day on April 7 this year. Join us for a day of grassroots advocacy and a variety of workshops to expand the reach and efficiency of your arts organization. Here's a sneak peek at some of our workshop topics... Marketing for Arts Organizations How to Build Community Partnerships Developing a Social Media Strategy Budget Planning for Non-Profits Creating a Successful Arts/Business Partnership Event How to Drive Community Engagement Hope to see you there! More information, including a registration link, will be available soon. Join us Feb. 1 We invite you to join us for Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable. The topic will be Community Partnerships. For more info and to RSVP, visit: Cultural Connections » Participate in ArtWeek The FCC is bringing ArtWeek to Franklin April 27-May 6, and we'd like you involved! For more information, or to apply to be part of ArtWeek, visit: ArtWeek » "Like" us on Facebook to keep up-to-date on all of our programs and events! Copyright © 2018 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Received this from a friend? Subscribe to our email list. Our mailing address is: 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Questions? Contact FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038 [at] gmail.com

FHS girls hockey grabs win, wrestling comes out on top, boys hockey earns tie

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Jan 20, 2018


Girls Hockey = Franklin, 6 @ Dover-Sherborn/Hopkinton, 0 – Final

Wrestling = Burt Burger Invitational (Franklin)
– Franklin finished first at the annual Burt Burger Invitational, racking up 249 points. Jake Carlucci (106) and Jordan Carlucci (126) each won their respective brackets. Jordan Carlucci earned the “Most Pins, Least Time” award with three pins in 5:21. Brian Farrell and Bruce Johnson each had second-place finishes for the Panthers.

Boys Hockey = Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"Mansfield scored the first goal of the game with less than seven minutes to play in the game, but Franklin had an answer four minutes later to help the Panther steal a point in a 1-1 draw. 

The Hornets had a 29-25 advantage in shots, outshooting the Panthers in both the first and third periods. Despite multiple chances throughout the first and second periods, goalies Dan Sheehan (Franklin) and Sean McCafferty (Mansfield) kept the puck out of the net. 

But just over the midway point of the third period, Mansfield was finally able to break the stalemate. A turnover in the offensive zone allowed Mansfield to race out to a 3-on-2 chance. Coming down the right side of the ice, freshman Coleman Jenkins dropped a pass to the middle of the ice for junior Austin Ricker. 

Ricker fired a wrist shot up high that Sheehan (28 saves) denied at first, but the puck had enough mustard to trickle over his shoulder, bounce off his back and fall into the net to give the Hornets a 1-0 lead."

Continue reading the game recap:
https://hockomocksports.com/mansfield-boys-hockey-franklin-trade-third-period-goals-in-tie/


For the HockomockSports photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Winter-2017-2018/Mansfield-Franklin-Boys-Hockey-01-20-18/


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-20-18/

Mansfield’s Sean McCafferty made 24 saves to help the Hornets earn a point against Franklin. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Via the Twitterverse

Franklin 1 Mansfield 1 final. Sheehan outstanding in net with 26 saves. @MyHockeyLive @MassHSHockey @In_The_Slot @BGlobeSports @MetroWestSports @HockomockSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) January 21, 2018

Jordan Carlucci wins the Most Pins, Least Time award with 3 pins in 5:21

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 21, 2018

Burt Burger Tourney Results: 1st- Jake and Jordan Carlucci. 2nd- Farrell and Johnson. 3rd- Bakalars, Remillard, and Cogavin. 4th- Sauer* , McKenna, Racca*, and Polito*. Team takes 1st. pic.twitter.com/vR7cI8qZNa

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 21, 2018

wrestlers with an asterisk next to their name we’re unable to compete in 3rd place match due to miaa 5 match in one day limit

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 21, 2018

6-0 win vs DS!! Goals by Connelly (2), Hedvig, Quinn, Paterson, and Carter 🥅 let’s get ready for Westwood #GoPanthers

— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) January 20, 2018

Huge shout-out to @fhsgvbasketball for their community service today pic.twitter.com/N5w4AgXvdQ

— leightoj (@coachleighto) January 20, 2018

Join the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School for “A Pirate’s Life for Me”

The Fine and Performing Arts Department at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is pleased to announce upcoming performances of “A Pirate’s Life for Me” to be held at the Horace Mann Middle School located at 224 Oak Street in Franklin, Massachusetts.

Performances will be held on Friday, March 2 from 7–9:30 PM and Saturday, March 3 from 2–4:30 PM. The public is invited and welcomed to attend the show! Tickets are priced at $17 for adults and $13 senior citizens and children under ten.

Tickets will be sold at the door or an order form will be available for download at
www.bfccps.org.

Join the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter
Public School for “A Pirate’s Life for Me”

Aristocrat Roger Goodman has his heart set on a conventional life married to the wealthy Sarah Huffington and living happily ever after. That is, until he finds out she thinks he’s boring and would rather marry a brave and adventurous pirate! Determined to prove himself to his beloved, Roger hires Long John Silver to tutor him and his newly recruited motley crew in the field of piracy.

The production is under the direction of BFCCPS’s Fine and Performing Arts Director Mr.
Christopher Heater, with a cast comprised of 37 students in grades Six through Eight. The cast is supported by a live orchestra and a dedicated 8 member backstage student crew.

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School has been in operation since 1995 and
provides a well-rounded, rigorous academic program designed to educate the whole child.
BFCCPS’s educational philosophy, which is centered around strong core academic subjects, as well as yearlong courses in art, music, languages, technology, and physical education,
integrated character education and community service, and strong parent partnerships, has led to local, state and national recognition.

If you’d like learn more about the educational mission of the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School please contact the school’s Marketing Coordinator, Joanne Basile, at
jbasile@bfccps.org or 508-541-3434 x140.

Blessed Sacrament School Open Houses - Jan 30 and Jan 31

You are welcome to come and explore the opportunities for your children at Blessed Sacrament School.

We are holding two Open House events:

• Tuesday, January 30 - 6:30-7:30 PM
• Wednesday, January 31 - 9:00-10:00 AM

Blessed Sacrament School is an accredited and commended Catholic, co-educational, Preschool through grade 8 school in the Archdiocese of Boston.

Located in Walpole, Massachusetts, Blessed Sacrament School serves 400 students from over 20 towns.

Known for a commitment to competitive academics, community and service to others, Blessed Sacrament School (BSS) educates the whole child. BSS students enjoy a wide range of academic, spiritual, character development, and athletic programs. Blessed Sacrament School graduates matriculate to a diverse array of high schools in the Boston metro area, including Bishop Feehan High School, Xaverian Brothers High School, Ursuline Academy, Boston College High School, Fontbonne Academy, Montrose School, Marian High School, Noble and Greenough School, and The Rivers School.

More about our Winter Houses can be found online: http://school.blessedsacrament.org/openhouse

Blessed Sacrament School Open Houses - Jan 30 and Jan 31

In the News: women march and rally; government shutdown, mail continues

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"People participating in marches in the United States and around the world walked in support of female empowerment and denounced President Donald Trump’s views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights and women’s rights on the anniversary of his inauguration. 

In Cambridge, several thousand people participated in Saturday’s Cambridge/Boston Women’s March 2018. Many carried anti-Trump signs and wore pink knit hats symbolic of the movement. 

Among the speakers at the rally in Cambridge was Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey, who called Trump an “embarrassment” and a “president who demeans and insults women.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180120/across-country-march-for-female-power

"The federal government shutdown only partially curbs operations. But the longer the shutdown continues, the more likely its impact will be felt. 

U.S. troops will stay at their posts and mail will get delivered, but almost half of the 2 million civilian federal workers will be barred from doing their jobs if the shutdown extends into Monday. 

How key parts of the federal government would be affected by a shutdown: 

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 

A shutdown plan posted on the Treasury Department’s website shows that nearly 44 percent of the IRS’ 80,565 employees will be exempt from being furloughed during a shutdown. That would mean nearly 45,500 IRS employees will be sent home just as the agency is preparing for the start of the tax filing season and ingesting the sweeping changes made by the new GOP tax law."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180120/government-shutdown-whats-closed-who-is-affected