Franklin Matters

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Parmenter School: Story Walk

StoryWalk is an exciting initiative that combines a children’s story with a popular walking route, developed in September 2007 by Anne Ferguson in Vermont. Ferguson conceived of StoryWalk as a way to inspire parents, teachers, and caregivers to take young children on a short stroll that will be fun for all.

While the current book will stay up all year, Girl Scout Troop 80913 of Franklin will be hosting a GRAND OPENING this Saturday, October 30th, from 2-4pm.

The walking trail is located behind the Parmenter School in Franklin.

Organization: Girl Scouts of Eastern MA (Troop 80913)

Franklin, MA

In the News - home schooling

Franklin schools: Home-schoolers can only play if team spots are open

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Ashley Studley/Daily News staff

Sure this piece of the discussion was controversial, but what happened during the remainder of the meeting? What happened to the bullying plan and the update on Special Education?

Franklin, MA

Fund raising weekend for Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry is fortunate to participate in two, yes, two exciting fund raising events on one weekend.

Saturday, Nov 13 - Bigelow Station plays at the 3 Restaurant
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/10/fund-raiser-for-franklin-food-pantry.html

Sunday, Nov 14 - Fund Raising at Legacy Place
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/10/fund-raiser-for-franklin-food-pantry_23.html

How does the Legacy Place fund raiser work?

You buy a ticket for $10. This gets your name on the listing at Legacy Place. When you arrive on Sunday, Nov 14th. Check in to get a bracelet. You wear the bracelet during your shopping trip. The bracelet is an easy sign for the merchants to see that your part of the fund raising "Legacy of Giving" and you obtain the appropriate discount.

The $10 goes entirely to the Franklin Food Pantry. You gain by getting discounts on your purchases at participating vendors. A win-win!

Franklin, MA

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Special Education - Update 10/26/10

This document is scheduled to be reviewed at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, October 26.

Beth Fitzmaurice will be presenting:

FPS_SpecialEducation_Update10-26-10

Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the document.

Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - 10/26/10

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.

Mission Statement

The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.

"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."

1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the October 12, 2010 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Glynn
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence
1. Budget to Actual
2. Jefferson Letter

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Anti-Bullying Task Force Presentation
b. Special Education Presentation – Beth Fitzmaurice

3. Discussion Only Items
Policy: IHGB – Homeschooling – Second Reading
Delegate Selection for MASC Convention
Community Outreach

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of the donation of MacBook Pro-Laptop including accessories and document cameras (valued at $2,453.31) from Mr. Robert Salzberg of Resh, Inc. for the Davis Thayer Elementary School.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Youwei and Jeanne Lin for math enrichment at RMS.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $123.19 from Target’s Take Charge of Education Program for the Remington Middle School.
d. I recommend acceptance of two checks from Follett for $51.22 and $122.06 (Total: 172.28) for Jefferson Elementary School from consignment of old books.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from a Fidelity anonymous gift account for the Annie Sullivan Middle School Field trips and in-house enrichment.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from a Fidelity anonymous gift account for the Annie Sullivan Middle School Field trips and in-house enrichment.
g. I recommend adoption of Policy IHGB Homeschooling as discussed.
h. I recommend the selection of Bill Glynn as the School Committee’s delegate to the MASC Convention.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
a. TBD

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
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn

Franklin, MA

Monday, October 25, 2010

Federal Rail Grants Announced

Work to add seven tracks to South Station. Work around New England to upgrade rail services. This is promising! For additional details following the linked headline.