CDC Fact Sheet: Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports

One of the Franklin Matters readers suggested taking this from the larger document and giving it better recognition. I concur. This is an important matter and should be shared broadly. Head injuries don't only occur on the sports fields. They can occur at home or in the backyard or playground.

Substitute "parent" for coach and this would be good to use.


SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION:

Signs Observed by Coaching Staff

If your child has experienced a bump or blow to the head during a game or practice, look for any of the following signs and symptoms of a concussion:
• Appears dazed or stunned
• Is confused about assignment or position
• Forgets sports play
• Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
• Moves clumsily
• Answers questions slowly
• Loses consciousness (even briefly)
• Shows behavior or personality changes
• Can't recall events prior to hit or fall
• Can't recall events after hit or fall

Symptoms Reported by Athlete
• Headache or "pressure" in head
• Nausea or vomiting
• Balance problems or dizziness
• Double or blurry vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Sensitivity to noise
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy
• Concentration or memory problems
• Confusion
• Does not "feel right"


http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/coaches_Engl.pdf

Scholastic Art Awards

Announcement: Scholastic Art Awards - Franklin School District

Congratulations to the all the FPS Middle School and High School Visual Art students who were selected by their art teachers to participate in this year’s Massachusetts State Scholastic Art Competition! More than 150 students from Annie Sullivan, Horace Mann, and Remington Middle Schools and Franklin High School had their artwork chosen for this competition, FPS’s strongest showing ever. This is a testimony to the beautifully creative and skillful work these art students are capable of and to the art faculty who nurture students’ creative, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. 

The Franklin School District is proud to announce that 36 students received awards in this competition: 11 Gold Key Awards; 8 Silver Key Awards; and 17 Honorable Mentions. The students garnering awards are in the attached worksheet. Franklin's 11 Gold Key and 8 Silver Key winners' artwork will be shown from Monday, February 13 through Friday, April 20, 2012 at the State Transportation Building in Boston. The exhibit will be open Weekdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. including holidays and Saturdays & Sundays - 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. 

Additionally, the work of the entire 150+ Franklin Students will be on display at Franklin High School's Gallery 218 in late April and May when all the work returns to the district. Please join me in congratulating all these wonderful young artists and celebrating their hard work and creative spirits! 

Regards, 

Jane Hogan
Franklin Public Schools

High school plan will be on ballot

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High school plan will be on ballot

via Boston Globe -- Globe West by Deirdre Fernandes, Globe Staff on 2/4/12

A new Franklin High School looks closer to becoming a reality and several other school replacements in the region, including Angier Elementary School in Newton and Estabrook Elementary School in Lexington are moving forward.

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Franklin Downtown Partnership: Important Dates

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Important Dates

via Franklin Downtown Partnership by noreply@blogger.com (Franklin Downtown Partnership) on 2/5/12

Mark your calendars and be sure to join us! 


Next General Meeting -- Thursday, March 1, 8:30 a.m.


FDP Networking Luncheon -- Friday, March 9, 1:00 p.m.


Dean College "Hairspray" Night Out -- Wednesday, March 28


Strawberry Stroll -- Thursday, June 7, 4:00 to 7:00


Harvest Festival -- Sunday, September 30, 11:00 a.m. 


Holiday Stroll -- Thursday, November 29, 4:00 p.m.

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Wadsworth Diary - Feb 5, 1858

Very Pleasant & warn, clowdy towards night. On loaded 2 load wood than went after a load with Jos oxan and got set. The pole pulled out & pin broke & c. Than came home, (it was noon) & staid in store till 3 o’clk (than Jos. came home). Than went after the wood with both yoak oxan. Wm. Young, Albert Newell & G. Hall went with me. Hard work to start it, throwed off part, got home most night. 

Written upside down: Abby Daniels is here. Herman, Mary & Isa here in eve. Jos, Abbie & Sarah went to Franklin & around Sarah staid. Started 10 ½ o’clk, got home 3 o’clk. 

Written on side: Father went to Dedham & Milton

 In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale. 


From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html  

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 7, 2012

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 January 24, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence 1. Budget to Actual

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Horace Mann Middle School Update – Shawn Fortin
b. Special Education Update – Beth Fitzmaurice (presentation document)
c. New Head Injury Policy Presentation – Sally Winslow, Nancy Whitehouse, Brad Sidwell (presentation document)

3. Discussion Only Items
Student Conduct Policy Changes

Policies – First Readings
1. JAB – Handbooks Are Policy
2. JIC – Student Conduct (new)
3. JIC – Student Conduct (old)
4. JIC-E – FHS Code of Conduct
5. JICH-R – Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
6. JJICA – Athletics in Public Schools
7. JJICA-E – Athletics Policies During Sports Season
8. JK – Student Discipline
9. JKBA – Academic Suspension

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,000.00 from the Keller Elementary School PCC for field trips and enrichment.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,800.00 from Edith and David Kirk for in-house enrichment at Remington Middle School.
c. I recommend acceptance of two checks ($740.00 & $810.00) totaling $1,550.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for student music competition fees and transportation.
d. I recommend approval of the Field Trip request of the Sub-Separate Special Education Class at FHS to the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium in Providence, RI on March 8, 2012 to see Seussical the Musical.
e. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a plotter for the FHS CAD Program from Ai3 Architects.
f. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Joseph for a field trip for 5th graders to Roger Williams Zoo on May 4, 2012 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
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn

Special Education Update - 2/7/12

The Special Education Update scheduled for the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012

FPS SPED Update 20120207


The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/02/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-feb.html

Student head Injuries and Concussions

The presentation scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012


FPS_Student Head Injuries and Concussions_20120207


The draft policy and procedures document for student head injuries and concussions

FPS_Draft Concussion Policy Procedure Appendices_20120207


The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/02/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-feb.html

Spring 2012 Recreation Programs

The Franklin Recreation Dept brochure for Spring 2012 programs is available:

Franklin Rec Brochure Spring 2012

You can register online at the Recreation Dept page
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recreation/index

Hopedale company donates, installs solar panel on Franklin church

 

 

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Hopedale company donates, installs solar panel on Franklin church

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Alison McCall/Daily News staff on 2/4/12

Second Generation Energy, based in Hopedale and specializing in solar panel installation, began putting up 44 solar panels on First Universalist Society's roof this week, partly to advertise the benefit of solar panel energy to the community, and partly out of neighborly spirit.

 

 

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School Presentation video link

The video for the Town Council meeting is now available for viewing on-demand.

Follow this link:
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?indexPointSKU=j7GV7c2hLg1qV9cGtXT67w%3d%3d


You can watch the video and follow along with the slides here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/02/school-building-committee-presentation.html

Wadsworth Diary - Feb 4, 1858

Very Pleasant & Warm. Father went to Rev. Thayers after the wagon & I went after Jos. Oxan. Than we drawed birchwood from the Rockwood lot. Drawed 3 cords with oxan & 1 with horse. Jos was away part the day. Went to writing school in eve with Sarah.

In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale. 


From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html   



Note: The vote to continue was close but positive for continuing: 13 for, 10 against. The diary skips Feb 1892 and picks up again in April. What I have done to keep with the February period is go back to one of the earlier years in the diary, 1858.  

Date Set for FHS Debt Exclusion Vote!

Dear Franklin Friend,

It's official. Tuesday, March 27 is our "now or never" opportunity to say YES in a town-wide vote in support of building a brand new, fully furnished and equipped 21st century high school in Franklin  --with a state reimbursement rate of nearly 60 percent.

The Franklin Town Council approved the voting date during their meeting Wednesday night, and councilors unanimously and unequivocally endorsed a YES vote. During the past week, the Franklin Long Range Finance Committee, the Franklin Finance Committee and the Recreation Advisory Board also publicly endorsed the project and urged residents to vote YES for FHS on March 27.

You can view the Milford Daily News story on the Town Council meeting here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/topstories/x1368171321/Town-Council-approves-Franklin-to-vote-on-new-school-in-March

More than 200 of your friends and neighbors have stepped forward as YES vote supporters so far. They recognize that Franklin has a Real Need for a new facility that will:

·        Meet all future needs, including 20 percent more educational space; 21st century classrooms and science labs with integrated technology; an 830-seat auditorium/theater; a 17,700-square-foot gym and 6,000-square-feet-indoor walking track; full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for access and special education.

·        Remove Franklin High from accreditation warning status.

·        Provide modern resources that will give our kids the best chance for success in an increasingly competitive academic environment and economic marketplace.

The Right Time to seize this opportunity is now, when we can take full advantage of historic low construction and borrowing costs. If the debt exclusion vote does not pass:

·        Franklin will lose the chance to build a new high school with a state reimbursement rate of nearly 60 percent.

·        Franklin taxpayers will pay 100% for repairs to keep the building safe and operational.

·        Accreditation officials will consider moving Franklin High onto probation status.

·        Our property values and tax base will be threatened.

Please mark your calendars and let your friends and neighbors know that The Right Time is March 27 to go to the polls to vote.

Visit www.newfhs.com to learn more about why there is a Real Need for this project and why the new FHS deserves your YES vote on March 27. Please share this email with your friends and neighbor here in Franklin.  It is important that all of us have the information we need to make a good decision.

To those who are already volunteering and have contributed financially, thank you. To those who have not, we need your active support and donations, and we welcome questions. You can email us at voteyesforFHS@gmail.com, or visit: http://www.newfhs.com/contact.php for more information.

Thank you!

Citizens for a New Franklin High School

Vote Yes for FHS on March 27! A Real Need. The Right Time.

Franklin, MA: Affordable Housing Lottery

There is an Affordable Housing Lottery coming up for units in 55+ housing at Meadowbrook Heights

Details contained here:

The lottery application can be found here:
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/0183E268-000F8513.1/Affordable%20Housing%20App%20Fina%2011-22-11l.pdf

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Wadsworth Diary - Feb 3, 1858

Very Pleasant & Warm Went to meeting al day. Rev.J. Thayer preached. Olive Sayles & Mrs. Carlton were taken into church. It was communion, no meeting this eve. There was notice given that there would not be any regular service in fournoon.
Written upside down: but prayer meeting instead at (?) commencing next Sabbath. Sarah stayed at home.

In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale. 


From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html   



Note: The vote to continue was close but positive for continuing: 13 for, 10 against. The diary skips Feb 1892 and picks up again in April. What I have done to keep with the February period is go back to one of the earlier years in the diary, 1858.  

School Building Committee presentation

The presentation slides as shown during the Town Council meeting on Wed Feb, 1 2012

I have already seen several of the design photos (and have shared them here) so the part of the presentation that really caught my interest were slides 6 and 7 where the Jim Jordan described the design features of the Ray Memorial Library building and then showed how they incorporated them into the new building.

The dollars and important facts around the project begin with slide 10 and clcse with the tax rate details on slide 13.

Slide 1

New FHS Slide 1

Slide 2

New FHS Slide 2

Slide 3

New FHS Slide 3

Slide 4

New FHS Slide 4

Slide 5

New FHS Slide 5

Slide 6

New FHS Slide 6

Slide 7

New FHS Slide 7

Slide 8

New FHS Slide 8

Slide 9

New FHS Slide 9

Slide 10

New FHS Slide 10

Slide 11

New FHS Slide 11

Slide 12

New FHS - Slide 12

Slide 13

New FHS Slide 13

Franklin saves money by refinancing bonds

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Franklin saves money by refinancing bonds

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Thanks to lower interest rates, the town is saving money by refinancing old bonds.

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Additional information from the Town Council meeting on Wed Feb 1, 2012 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/02/town-council-020112.html

Franklin students to show art at Patriot Place

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Franklin students to show art at Patriot Place

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Two Franklin High School seniors are getting a practicum in the world of event planning and art exhibitions, working with the Artist's Studio and Gallery at Patriot Place to share their peers' creations there.

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Wadsworth Diary - Feb 2, 1858

Very Pleasant & Warm, some clowdy in afternoon. Went to Mrs. Frosts after the clothes. Split & got in some wood. Took care of the bees, we thought were dead. They got quite lively. Put up 10 bushl of my potatoes (Davis seedlings) for Clary & c & c. Went to Lycium in eve. Haid full house. Question was, Resolved that the power of Eloquence is grater than the power of Wealth. Decided in the Negative.

In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale. 


From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html   




Note: The vote to continue was close but positive for continuing: 13 for, 10 against. The diary skips Feb 1892 and picks up again in April. What I have done to keep with the February period is go back to one of the earlier years in the diary, 1858. 

Town Council - 02/01/12

The collection of posts reported live from the Town Council meeting on Feb 1, 2012

• Live reporting - closing
• Live reporting - action items
• Live reporting - School Building Committee Q & A
• Live reporting - School Building Committee present...
• Live reporting - License transactions
• Live reporting - Town Council - 2/1/12

Town Council Chair Bob Vallee missed the meeting but sent in a letter to the editor to the paper which was read during the meeting by acting Chair Tina Powderly

Vallee: Build a new high school for Franklin

by GateHouse Media, Inc.