Parmenter - 2 views

The Parmenter sign is different depending upon how you approach it. Heading towards i495 you see

Parmenter sign - west bound

Heading towards Four Corners you see

Parmenter sign - east bound

School Committee: new high school construction photos

As part of the School Committee agenda package for Nov 19, this file contains photos of the new high school construction progress



The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-nov_17.html

Franklin Library: Teen Book Club - "Incarceron"

The Library Book Club for teens will be discussing "Incarceron." Additional details in the flyer as shown here

Teen Book Club - Incarceron

There is a wiki for Incarceron   http://incarceron.wikia.com/wiki/Incarceron_Wiki

The wikipedia entry for the book can be found here:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incarceron

This was shared from the Library webpage http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2013/11/teen-book-club-incarceron.html

"Not a bad day’s work"

On April 14, 1945, Army Pfc. Howard Crawford stood atop a hill in western Germany, his only weapon a small "pea" gun, his only company the two German soldiers he had just startled in the brush. 

The 21-year-old Maine native had been sent up the hill to look for lumber, and had been given a comrade’s smaller gun to make his task easier. Now, he found himself pointing the "tiny" weapon at two enemies, his life hanging in the balance of what was to unfold in the next few moments. 

"We stood there and stared each other down for what seemed like eternity," Crawford said. "Finally, they dropped their guns."

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x915445589/WWII-JOURNAL-Outgunned-Franklins-Howard-Crawford-captured-two-Germans#ixzz2kzc1ysea

The honey that Howard sells is real good. It is available at the Akin-Bak Farm on RT 140 near the intersection with Beaver St.   http://www.akinbakfarmllc.com/

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Nov 19, 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.

AGENDA

"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 22, 2013 and November 6, 2013 School Committee Meetings.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations

a. Snow Update – Brutus Cantoriggi

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/11/school-committee-snow-removal-update.html

 b. MCAS Presentation – Joyce Edwards

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/11/school-committee-mcas-results.html

3. Discussion Only Items
Enrollment Update – Maureen Sabolinski
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/11/school-committee-enrollment-comparison.html


4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $220.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for in-house enrichment for the District.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1224.00 from Music Student Parents for the Central District Music Festival audition fees.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care for a grant for Karen Lindbloom at RMS.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2305.27 from O’Connor Portraiture, Inc. for in house enrichment at Keller Elementary School.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2826.00 from the Oak St. PCC for a field trip to see Seusical the Musical.
f. I recommend approval of the request of Allison Fuller for a field trip to the Veteran’s Auditorium in Providence, RI on April 10, 2014 to play with the RI Philharmonic Orchestra.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2065.00 from the Oak Street PCC for a field trip to the RI Philharmonic.

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
Personnel Matter

8. Adjourn

School Committee: Snow Removal Update

The DPW will present an update on the snow removal plan at the School Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov 19.

The document as released with the agenda is as follows:





The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-nov_17.html

School Committee: MCAS Results

Joyce Edwards, Director of Instructional Service, will present an update on the MCAS results for the Franklin School District at the School Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov 19.

The document as released with the agenda is as follows:





The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-nov_17.html