Stats and standings for Hockomock League softball, baseball

Hockomock Sports has published the current stats and standings for softball

http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2013/04/hockomock-softball-stats-standings-42813.html?utm_source=feedly


and baseball

http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2013/04/hockomock-baseball-stats-standings-42813.html?utm_source=feedly

In the News: Franklin 5K, TerraCycle

Franklin 5K, 'The K Girls' set to run May

On Saturday, May 4, celebrate Kris and Kayla Biagiotti’s (The K Girls) incredible accomplishment of becoming the first mother/daughter team to finish the Boston Marathon

New TerraCycle program kicked off at Franklin's Helen Keller School

Helen Keller Elementary School in Franklin is participating in an innovative "green" program that, in addition to reducing waste and raising students’ awareness about recycling, will also earn extra money for the school by joining TerraCycle’s Chip Bag Brigade recycling program.

Franklin High School Tour (photo essay)

The tour of Franklin High School on Wednesday, Apr 24 drew the best attendance of all the school tours this year. Principal Peter Light welcomed all and was joined by Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski, Asst Superintendent Sally Winslow, and School Committee members Pamela McIntyre and John Jewell. The tour started outside as it was still daylight and a good time to get a teaser of what the new building looks like before getting into the current facility.

magic underway

There is magic underway! Steel and concrete are being transformed into a wonderful learning place.

front right corner, Principal's office

In this front right corner, the Principal's office will be located where the circular section appears.

design view of entrance and principals office 

This is one of the design views showing by comparison the front right section of the building as it will look when finished.

Additional design photos can be found here or on the NewFHS website

crane view

The cranes are raising the additional sections along the front where the library and gymnasium will be.

Classroom walls

In the back right corner of the new building, they are just starting to frame out the walls. This would be one of the classrooms in the new media center.

grand stairwell

The steel pieces sticking up with the orange caps are the footings for the stairway that will be the grand stairway up from the main entrance.

interior courtyard

There is an empty space just beyond this first section of building. This will be the opening for the interior courtyard. It will allow light and air into the interior sections of the building.

art in entrance hallway

As we moved inside to the current facility, I spent time capturing some of the art work along the halls and murals on the walls. Discussions are underway on which of the mural and other art work will move to the new building and which will not. The students in the new building will need to make it their own space while carrying some of the past with them.

Roman mural - H wing

Walking along H Wing, there are several large murals on the walls. This one of a Roman scene.

French themed mural

This one of a French scene

The Beatles

The Beatles

Spanish themed mural

Spanish themed mural

directions to water

The arrow points to the water fountain.

I did not complete the tour on Wednesday evening. I left before it finished to get to the Town Council meeting and report on the happenings there. You can find my notes updated with the DPW presentation copy here

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Apr 30, 2013

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.

"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 April 9, 2013 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Oak Street Elementary School Update – Corine Minkle

3. Discussion Only Items
Bi County Collaborative Board and ACCEPT Collaborative Board

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of budget transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Linda and Elizabeth Lachuk for a FHS Scholarship.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Stephen, Cheryl & Kirsten Miller for a FHS Scholarship.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Richard & Janet Silloway for a FHS Scholarship.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Ralph Parette for a FHS Scholarship.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $35.00 from Carole Andrews for a FHS Scholarship.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,500.00 from the Music Boosters for in-house enrichment at FHS.
h. I recommend acceptance of the donation of an ipad from John Thomas and Special Friends Fund for Jefferson Elementary School.
i. I recommend approval of the request of Chris Mahan to take 55- 65 ASMS Presidential Fitness winners to a Pawtucket Red Sox game in Pawtucket, RI on May 21, 2013 funded by a grant as detailed.
j. I recommend approval of the request of FHS to take students to Barnstable HS for the Junior Classical League competition on May 10 to 12, 2013 as detailed.
k. I recommend the Franklin School Committee appoint the Superintendent of Schools to be appointed to the Bi County Collaborative Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 academic year.
l. I recommend the Franklin School Committee appoint the Superintendent of Schools to be appointed to the ACCEPT Collaborative Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 academic year.
m. I recommend approval of the recurring field trip request of Nancy Schoen to take music students to Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH on June 14, 2013 as detailed.
n. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2580.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment.
o. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Kannon Communications for supplemental curriculum materials for the District.
p. I recommend acceptance of a check for $57.75 from Follett for consignment sales for supplemental curriculum materials for Jefferson Elementary School.
q. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from Peter Baglioni for a FHS Scholarship.
r. I recommend acceptance of a check for $5664.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for field trips.
s. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1500.00 from Whitson’s Food Service Corp. for a FHS Scholarship.
t. I recommend acceptance of a check for $117.74 from PBC for in-house enrichment for FHS.
u. I recommend approval of the request of HMMS for a field trip to Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on June 18, 2013 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

Get out and vote - Apr 30

A primary election on Tuesday, April 30, will whittle the field of candidates in the race to fill John Kerry’s former U.S. Senate seat from two Democrats and three Republicans down to one contender from each party. 

Democrats will choose between U.S. Reps. Stephen Lynch, D-9th, and Ed Markey, D-5th. The GOP candidates are private equity investor and former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez, former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan and state Rep. Dan Winslow, R-Norfolk, a former judge.

Primary Election - Apr 30

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x715749372/Senate-candidates-ready-for-Mass-primary#ixzz2RktyYjaW

Democrats websites

Stephen Lynch = http://www.stephenflynch.com/

Ed Markey = http://www.edmarkey.com/


Republican websites

Gabriel Gomez = http://www.gomezforma.com/

Michael Sullivan = https://www.mikesullivanforsenate.com/

Dan Winslow = http://www.danwinslow.com/

Working on a silent film in North Attleboro "Right There"

Film Production Company, IM Filmworks is at it again preparing to film their 9th film this May. IM Filmworks is a local production company run by North Attleboro resident, Nathan Suher, and Seekonk resident, Gregory Capello. Their collaboration over the years has yielded an impressive portfolio of creative projects almost exclusively shot in town of North Attleboro, or surrounding communities. 

Their current project, RIGHT THERE, is a romantic comedy about a simple man’s persistent attempts to gain the attention of a beautiful woman eating lunch on a park bench over the course of 30 days. “This isn’t your average romantic comedy”, says Nathan Suher, director. By this he means that RIGHT THERE will be a silent film. Nathan says that this film will have a heavy influence from the early era of filmmaking. “I’ve always been a gigantic fan of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Our film’s goal is to recapture this golden era of cinema.” 

Production is slated to take place this May in downtown North Attleboro, MA and will use many storefronts and local businesses for locations, including Bistro 45, Mackie’s Restaurant, Cut, and Speed of Though Playhouse. Many local actors and crew have been brought on to participate in this film including Ryan Hanley, Andre Boudreau, and Brooklyn, NY actress Lauren Ashleigh. RIGHT THERE is written by longtime collaborator Ian Taylor, as well as Nathan Suher and Gregory Capello. 

For more information on IM Filmworks, their movie RIGHT THERE, and Nathan Suher, visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/IM-Filmworks/156110034436445

Hopkinton Middle School Lipdub 2013 (video)

Many people got into helping Hopkinton Middle School put together this lip dub of Lady Gaga's "I Was Born this Way". The MetroWest Health Foundation provided some funding for bullying prevention to the district.