Franklin Public Schools: Important Dates and Information

Important Dates and Information

---

May-June 2020

All Franklin Public School buildings are closed for the rest of the school year. Remote learning is in session.

---------------------------------------------------------
Wed May 20th- SENIOR Drop off day for books, and non-technology materials only  
Chromebooks will NOT be collected on this day

• Seniors should pull up in the bus drop-off loop; leave all materials you are returning in your trunk. Stay in your vehicle.  Someone will assist you
• Each item you are dropping off must be clearly labeled with your name and ID number. Any non-labeled items will not be taken from your trunk. 
• The two drop off times are between 8:15AM-9:45 AM and then again between 12:30PM and 2:00PM Do not attempt any drop off between 10 AM and 12:30 PM. Nobody will be there to assist you.

Senior Chromebook Return and the time to pick up your senior box of graduation materials will be the week of May 26-28. 

More information will be emailed home and posted on Grad info page

The Last Day of online learning for SENIORS ONLY is May 22nd.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Last Day of online learning is Thursday, June 18th for 9th, 10th, 11th grade. If this changes, this page will be updated with new information.
Having troubles with your Chromebook? Complete this tech work order form and someone will contact you to help

Click HERE to view the Remote Learning Schedule for FHS Students 

Click HERE to order an Oskey 2020 Yearbook.

FHS 2020-2021 Mock Trial team online information session meeting June 11th 7-8 pm. If interested, please email Mr. Mike Walsh at: walshm@franklinps.net with your email information and he will send you an invite.

Class of 2021 Prom to be held in the Fall; more information to come
___________________________________________
New FPS Learning Resources website (https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/fpscommunitylearningresource/home) - created by the Superintendent's office to support and guidance for our students, families, and teachers as we navigate these unprecedented circumstances together as a community. We will continue to curate resources throughout our closure period. We recommend frequently revisiting for the latest updates and information.
_____________________________________________________
Contact Information Changes-If you need to change an email address or phone number in your student's Aspen contact information, click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY4jBgHKcpcfI5bKqPmeCQ7HD800zKcdlQps9XmVDudDTuYw/viewform) to send us those changes

Date	Event
5/25/2020	No School - Memorial Day
6/18/2020	Last day of School for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade -COVID calendar

Shared from the Town of Franklin Public Schools page

https://www.franklinps.net/fhs/news/important-dates-and-information

Franklin Public Schools: Important Dates and Information

HockomockSports.com: Teams of the Decade #8: 2015 Franklin Boys Hockey

Team: Franklin Boys Hockey
Year: 2014-2015
Record: 17-4-3
2015 Kelley-Rex Division Champions
First Ever Hockomock Super 8 Selection

"Following three straight appearances in the Div. 2 state title game at the TD Garden, Franklin hockey found itself bumped up to Div. 1. It was a new challenge for the program, but one that it met head on. After in the South quarterfinal in year one, the Panthers brought back a team loaded with experience and that group not only made Franklin history but broke new ground for the league as well.

In just its second season as a Div. 1 team, the 2014-15 Franklin hockey team became the first Hock team to get an invite to the prestigious Super 8 tournament.

“At that time, it was our second year in Div. 1, so we had a lot of doubters,” said Ryan Spillane, a senior center on the 2014-15 team. “It felt great to put Franklin hockey on the map and to prove people wrong. I remember the entire school was behind us, so it was definitely a special time to be wearing a Franklin hockey jersey.”

Even for a program accustomed to success, there were high expectations for that year’s team, largely because the Panthers were returning 21 seniors who had grown up through the town’s youth hockey program and had been playing together for the better part of a decade."

Continue reading the article
https://hockomocksports.com/teams-of-the-decade-8-2015-franklin-boys-hockey/

HockomockSports.com: Teams of the Decade #8: 2015 Franklin Boys Hockey

FHS "Keeping MUSIC ALIVE" #9

Good Morning!  I hope that you are all doing well! 

Today, FHS Music Alive will be featuring Will Olbrys performing in a very different setting. In addition to FHS, Will is a member of the RI Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble. RIPYWE asked their students to "take to their front yards to simultaneously play their individual parts of four pieces." They asked the communities to watch for these performances and to report back to them if they are spotted. This is Will's participation in that event performing "El Capitan", written by the "March King", John Philip Sousa.

• WILL OLBRYS is a sophomore at Franklin High School and plays the trombone in the FHS Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Band.

El Capitan - Trombone 3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLF40j7BMig_wOyZnhZJcG4p3JzOOQWG/view

• JAMIE BARRETT - His latest release of himself performing "Baby Blue (Badfinger). In this performance, Jamie reconnected with his friend Chris Totten. Living in Virginia, Chris worked at the Pentagon and has recently retired from the Air Force. Mr. Barrett has pulled him back into drumming!

Thank you Jamie and Chris!

https://youtu.be/9aQ9SIlhTiU





Diane M. Plouffe
Director of Music
Franklin Public Schools
Franklin High School

Town of Franklin parks and fields opening May 25; playgrounds remain closed

In accordance with the Governor's plan, we will be opening all fields & parks, & their associated parking lots, Mon. May 25th.

Playgrounds will remain closed due to the high frequency of surface touching on equipment.

Please follow all social distancing requirements to stay safe! https://t.co/G78vx00lOM

In accordance with the Governor's plan, we will be opening all fields & parks, & their associated parking lots, Mon. May 25th. Playgrounds will remain closed due to the high frequency of surface touching on equipment. Please follow all social distancing requirements to stay safe! pic.twitter.com/G78vx00lOM

— Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) May 19, 2020

arial view of FHS athletic fields

Community Garden (OPENING - Today) - Parks opening next week (with restrictions)

Good Morning,

Tomorrow (Weds, May 20) is the first day the Community garden will be open.  Water should be turned on this week.  Barricades should be moved from the entrance to the inside the park to block only the playground/ball field area.  For now, parks and playgrounds still remain closed, although we are making the Community garden available to you folks.  

Next Monday, we will be removing all barricades around Town and opening parks with restrictions in place.  I wanted to make sure you all received the attachment I provided last week, so I'm including it in the body of the email.  Have fun and please be safe.

Franklin Community Gardening during COVID-19

Franklin Community Gardens offer many benefits which include socialization, exercise, and the production and consumption of nutritious, fresh and locally grown herbs and vegetables.  Beginning Wednesday, May 20, we will open the Community Garden to one member per garden bed for their maintenance. 

Garden access will be restricted to no more than 5 gardeners at one time.  It is important to understand the state guidelines (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information) regarding social distancing and proper hygiene.  (These regulations also are subject to change amid fluid developments.)

This guide offers ideas and guidance on:

• Best practices for community garden management during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Additional cleaning/sanitation precautions to utilize in the Franklin community gardens
• Recommendations on being a safe, responsible visitor at the Franklin community garden.

Following these recommendations, along with the use of common sense and caution, can increase the likelihood that our community garden will remain accessible.

In such a public setting, the Centers for Disease Control now recommends wearing cloth face coverings. For a guide on how to create your own cloth face coverings, visit the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html). 

Best Practices for Community Garden Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Franklin Community Garden is considered an essential space; garden members should immediately implement the following practices:

• Garden members must wear masks or cloth covering at all times, along with gloves.
• DO not visit the garden if you feel ill, have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last two weeks or have had known contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the last two weeks
• Leave garden gates open during hours of operation to avoid frequent contact.  No need to keep opening and closing gates, unless you are the last one to leave later in the day.
• Avoid use of public benches or picnic tables
• Limit the size of work groups to 5 people or fewer inside the fenced area
• If folks cannot police this themselves, we may be forced to stagger times for arrival and availability to reduce crowds
• Social distancing guidelines of remaining at least 6 feet apart at all times
• If members have them, please bring your own tools or make certain you wear gloves while using.  We will have cleaning supplies in the shed and we expect anyone that uses a tool will sanitize before and after use.
• We would appreciate folks helping with the following.
• Regular cleaning of contact surfaces (doors, padlocks, water spigots, gates, wheelbarrows, etc.)
• Hand-washing or hand-sanitizing regularly 

PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE TO HELP KEEP EVERYONE SAFE AND HEALTHY.

Ryan Jette
Director of Recreation
Franklin Recreation Department
275 Beaver Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Office: (508) 613-1667

Mobile:(508) 400-4099

Email:  rjette@franklinma.gov
"just for the fun of it"

Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Web

Prior notification on the Community Garden opening
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/05/community-garden-opening-may-20.html

Community Garden (OPENING - Today) - Parks opening next week (with restrictions)

Davis Thayer Facility Analysis Subcommittee - May 21, 2020

DT Facility Analysis Subcommittee

Virtual Meeting (Links in agenda)

DATE: ​5/21/2020 

TIME:​ 4:30 PM

1. Approval of past minutes
2. Discussion: 

● Update on recent conversations with Kaestle Boos 

     ○ possible recommendations and logistical implications

 Agenda doc:  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/agendas/agenda_dt_subcom_5.21.2020.docx.pdf

little free library at Davis Thayer

Reminder: Seniors join us for a Coffee Hour - Thu May 21 - 8:30 AM

Attention Seniors! Please join us for a Coffee Hour Thursday, May 21 at 8:30 AM! The Zoom links are found below. 

A great opportunity to connect with local and state officials!

Join the Zoom Meeting here  https://t.co/a02nsyERY8 Meeting ID: 818 3989 8549 or call the # below! https://t.co/4Anb3sYZRz

State Rep Jeff Roy, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and members of the Town Council

Shared from   https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1261364428944969728?s=03

Seniors: Virtual Coffee Hour next Thursday, May 21