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| Franklin voters: How to return your mail in ballot |
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1295786717090324482?s=03
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Franklin voters: How to return your mail in ballot
Franklin Public Schools: Home Schooling vs. Remote Learning
Home Schooling is an available option for some families who wish to provide every aspect of their child's education. To begin a home schooling, you must notify the Office of Teaching and Learning (annually) of your intent to homeschool, prior to the start of the school year. The requirements involve preparing an educational plan for approval by the Franklin Public Schools. Assessment/progress results will also need to be submitted and approved at the end of the school year.
Upon approval of a homeschool plan, your child will be withdrawn from the Franklin Public Schools and the resources associated with the Franklin Public Schools will no longer be available to you. This includes, but is not limited to, curriculum materials, books, and Chromebooks.
It is important to note that home schooling is different from remote learning. The remote learning model is being provided to all students enrolled in the Franklin Public Schools during the pandemic. This encompasses curriculum, instruction, assessment, and materials provided by the Franklin Public Schools for all students.
Teachers are assigned to teach classes as they typically would in person. Students will complete a full day of education at home that is a blend of online learning, class facetime with peers and teacher(s), and independent work. When schools are able to transition back to either a hybrid or fully in-person model of instruction, all students engaged in remote learning will be a part of that transition back to school.
If you decide to homeschool your child, you will need to provide a letter of intent, along with an educational plan for the 2020 - 2021 school year to Franklin Public Schools by September 4, 2020.. You can email this information to Dr. Joyce Edwards, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, at edwardsj@franklinps.net Once Dr. Edwards reviews your plan and approves it, we will send you a confirmation via email.
For reference, the approved Return to School plan is found here https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/returntoschoolplan/home
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| Franklin Public Schools: Home Schooling vs. Remote Learning |
MIAA to meet Wednesday on sports
Matt Feld (@mattyfeld612) tweeted at 6:33 PM on Tue, Aug 18, 2020:
"The full DESE statement:
The MIAA and DESE have collaborated to provide the following modified sports schedule for year 2020-21 and guidance for sports participation for students who are learning remotely. Please note this is pending ratification by the MIAA Board..." https://t.co/4TzYR4o1TZ
Other news reports based upon Matt Feld's info
Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/08/18/sports/guidelines-set-miaa-create-modified-fall-season-high-school-sports/
Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/08/18/dese-says-low-and-medium-risk-high-school-sports-can-go-ahead-in-fall/
The MIAA Taskforce page http://www.miaa.net/contentm/easy_pages/view.php?sid=38&page_id=317
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| MIAA to meet Wednesday on sports |
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Update
We may be paused, but we're still here!
Typically we would be announcing our upcoming September Meeting at this time. But like everyone and everything else, we're social distancing and staying safe.
BUT, that doesn't mean we're not here if you need us!
Our goal remains to enrich the lives of new and long-time residents of Franklin and nearby towns. Through our monthly meetings, common interest groups and volunteerism we aim to foster a sense of community as well as new and lasting friendships.
You can keep up with our plans for the 2020/2021 season on our Facebook and Meetup pages.
www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub/
www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends/
Check in with us on social media to learn about virtual and social distance gatherings and plans for when we can restart our programs and Craft Fair. And you can always reach out to us with any questions about Franklin or if you're looking to make a social connection. It is because of and through this organization that we have found lifelong friends! We love hearing new ideas so please share . . . but , we especially love welcoming new friends
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| Franklin Newcomers and Friends Update |
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with DPW, Facilities
Job Opportunities
To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-july272020.pdf
Water Operations Person (L4) - Department of Public Works https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/l4-water-operations-externalposting-august2020.pdf
Recycling Center Laborer - Department of Public Works https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/recycling-center-laborer-posting-august172020.pdf
Substitute Custodian https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/sub.custodian-posting-july272020.pdf
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf.
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| Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with DPW, Facilities |
Lifelong Community Learning: UPDATE
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"I think it is important for us to stay engaged with our community” - FPAC "Outside the Box" Aug 20
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"A great arts organization can be like a roaring bonfire, drawing together people entranced by the lively flames and illumination.
But just as a thunderstorm can quickly drench a good bonfire, the pandemic abruptly doused the programming of two local arts organizations.
“In 2019 we had the best year that we have ever had as an organization,” said David Lavalley, the executive director of TCAN, The Center for the Arts in Natick. “We had an all-time high in terms of attendance and program revenue. We paid off our mortgage. We had nothing but blue sky ... In the first four months of this year we had members continuing to renew their memberships, we had families and donors making contributions. We received generous grants from Middlesex Savings Bank and the Foundation for MetroWest. ...We felt protected and supported.”
But a state of emergency was declared in Massachusetts on March 10 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and everything changed. On March 13, TCAN suspended all programs at its 14 Summer St. location, a red brick building that was once a firehouse. All live performances were rescheduled or canceled."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) https://www.milforddailynews.com/entertainmentlife/20200818/fire-still-burns-local-arts-organizations-innovate-during-pandemic?rssfeed=true
"A parking lot celebration featuring a reunion of past and present FPAC performers accompanied by the ACME Rhythm Section! Sponsored by 1776 Financial.
Masks and social distancing are required in the lobby; our typical gathering in the lobby is currently not allowed. Two people will be allowed at a time in the rest rooms; please wait six feet apart if there is a line. Table groupings will be limited to six. Please purchase tickets for your table group in one transaction. You will only be seated with family or those with whom you are comfortable socializing. Advance ticketing and payment encouraged. The Bar will be table service only."
Tickets for OUTSIDE THE BOX = https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1395&month=08&year=2020
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| "I think it is important for us to stay engaged with our community” - FPAC "Outside the Box" Aug 20 |
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