Annual FYBO Bill Capen Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament

The Annual FYBO Bill Capen Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, Aug 17. It will start at 11:30 AM at the New England Country Club in Bellingham.

FYBO Scholarship Golf Tournament

Additional information can be found here
https://www.facebook.com/events/601510479955798/

Franklin Public Schools: First Day of School Coming!

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello and Summer Greetings!

Here are a few updates

First Official Day of School is September 3rd - despite rumors among some of our students, the New HS will be open on time so there are no plans for an extended vacation unless there is a blizzard, tornado, hurricane or sharknado- we are on target to open. 

Public Tours will be held the weekend of September 20-21- details to follow.

Kindergarten first day September 8 - it is a full day of K

Important Dates

August 14 
- Bus Routes posted on web site 
- some bus routes and bus stops have changed so please check the routes

August 18
- Schedules for MS and HS available
- Elementary Placement Letters go out in mail

August 24 
- Bus pass pick up at school

August 28 
- All staff in for training


September 3
- Student medication drop off at school health office


September 2
- Staff Orientation - Day for all staff district-wide begins at FHS at 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. and then staff proceed to school for school based training and meetings (letter to follow).

Mandatory Training modules available in First Class folder and in school based conference folders- new training and format so please note

new FHS outdoor area for cafeteria

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WMRC Senior Expo - Sep 26

The annual WMRC Senior Expo is scheduled for Friday, September 26 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The Expo will be held at the Senior Center.

Featuring the following:

• Senior Fashion Show sponsored by T.J. Maxx
• Free Box Lunches – call the Senior Center to reserve your tickets
• David Polansky performs Music Through the Decades
• Lions Eyemobile offers vision & hearing screening
• Flu vaccines
• GATRA ID’s and Charlie Cards
• The Stella Jeon Silver Spirit Award – nomination forms at the Senior Center
• 35 exhibitors with information about senior programs and services
• Free Raffles, including a $50 gift card raffled off each half hour!

WMRC Senior Expo - Sep 26

You can download and print the flyer for this event from the Franklin website here

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/expoflier.pdf

Blackstone Valley: Join us for this week's Ranger Walkabout

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Ranger Walkabout on Thursday, August 14 Slatersville: America's First Mill Village Thursday, August 14  Slatersville: America's First Mill Village North Smithfield Public Library 20 Main Street North Smithfield, RI Start time: 6:30 pm Join a National Park Service Ranger to explore America's first planned mill village.  Learn how John Slater came to this site along the Branch River to expand the Textile Empire that his brother Samuel had begun in Pawtucket in 1790.  Slatersville is not only the first planned mill village in America, it is one of the best preserved. Almost all of the elements of the original village, from the mill, to the worker housing, the church and the company stores still remain.  Parking: Parking is available at the North Smithfield Public Library parking lot at 20 Main Street, Slatersville, (North Smithfield), RI.  See the full schedule Event Calendar Check out the event calendar for a more complete, detailed listing of Blackstone Corridor Events: Event Calendar  We are glad to include Corridor-related news and events, both on our web site calendar and in our monthly newsletter, Corridor Currents. Send us your stuff! About The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Congress established the National Heritage Corridor in 1986 to restore and preserve the nationally significant heritage of the Blackstone River Valley, where the industrialization of America began. It has become a successful program of partnerships between federal, state and local government agencies, as well as nongovernment organizations, pooling their resources and pursuing a common agenda of preservation and revitalization.  Ongoing Blackstone Corridor programs and projects include historic preservation, river cleanup, land conservation and stewardship, visitor centers, ranger walks, programs with schools, recreational programs and events, support for arts and cultural events, training for partners and volunteers and assistance to towns trying to preserve their heritage while also improving the local and regional economy. Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor One Depot Square Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895 Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor 401-762-0250

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Talithia Williams: Own your body's data

I'll admit I am also a 'data geek' although I did not get my degree in statistics. Talithia Williams gets into how she captures her data and how she uses it. I learned how the body temperature can vary and with good reason.

The new breed of high-tech self-monitors (measuring heartrate, sleep, steps per day) might seem targeted at competitive athletes. But Talithia Williams, a statistician, makes a compelling case that all of us should be measuring and recording simple data about our bodies every day — because our own data can reveal much more than even our doctors may know.

You can find more info about Talithia on the TED site
http://www.ted.com/talks/talithia_williams_own_your_body_s_data

Concert on the Common - Wednesday at 6:00 PM

6:00 PM - Lolly the Clown
6:30 PM - The Leeds

Concerts on the Common

Next week - Aug 20th (last concert this summer)
Mike Rutkowski DJ


In the event of rain, the concert will be held across the street at the Benjamin Franklin Charter School

MassBudget Report: Uplifting the Whole Child

Uplifting the Whole Child: Using Wraparound Services to Overcome Social Barriers to Learning   Making sure that every child has a real opportunity to thrive in school often requires strategies for helping students to overcome non-academic challenges. Students may be facing physical or mental health issues, homelessness, other economic challenges, and family instability. To help children and families overcome these barriers to success, a number of school districts across the country have implemented wraparound services in their schools. Recent research shows that these programs can improve both the academic and life success of the students who are served. Effective wraparound services have several elements including: Comprehensive health service clinics Mental and behavioral health, wellness, & prevention programs Family resource centers MassBudget's new paper, Uplifting the Whole Child: Using Wraparound Services to Overcome Social Barriers to Learning, examines evidence on the effectiveness of best practices across the country, describes progress being made in Massachusetts, and estimates costs for implementing evidence-based practices more widely. This report is part of a shared project--the Roadmap for Expanding Opportunity: Evidence on What Works in Education--led by MassBudget and the Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy. The project is composed of a series of reports that identify evidence-based strategies for supporting all children in achieving college, career, and life success. Click HERE to visit the project website and read the reports.   The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center | 15 Court Square | Suite 700 | Boston | MA | 02108

News from Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	~ Free Computer Seminar ~ Thurs., Sept. 25th 4:30pm to 5:30pm Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell will host a free informational seminar on computer assisted land records research at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Dedham from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, September 25, 2014. The seminar is intended for both real estate professionals and the general public. The program will include a brief presentation, written reference materials, and hands-on exercises. There will be opportunities for both basic and advanced questions and answers. Computer assisted land records research is currently available both at the Registry and on the Internet at www.norfolkdeeds.org. "These services have proven to be valuable tools for our customers and we hope that this seminar will be both helpful and informative." said Register of Deeds Bill O'Donnell. There is no charge for the seminar, but anyone planning to attend is asked to register by calling Alicia Gardner at 781-461-6104 or by email to agardner@norfolkdeeds.org. Please include your name, address, email and a daytime phone number when you register. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: agardner@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-461-6104 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 12, 2014

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."

Franklin Public Schools "the key to learning"

1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the July 15, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations

a. Elementary Handbook Presentation
b. Middle School Handbook Presentation
c. High School Handbook Presentation

3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – First Readings

IHBB – Service Animals in Schools
JFAA-R – School Admission / Residency
JFAA-E1 – Residency Statement
GA – Personnel Policies / Goals

Policy – Second Reading

JJE – Student Fundraising

4. Action Items

a. I recommend Policies discussed be moved to a second reading:

1. IHBB – Service Animals in Schools
2. JFAA-R – School Admission / Residency
3. JFAA-E1 – Residency Statement
4. GA – Personnel Policies / Goals

b. I recommend adoption of Policy JJE – Student Fundraising as discussed.

c. I recommend adoption of the Elementary Handbooks as presented:

1. ECDC
2. Davis Thayer
3. Jefferson
4. Keller
5. Kennedy
6. Oak Street
7. Parmenter

d. I recommend adoption of the Middle School Handbooks as presented:

1. Horace Mann
2. Remington
3. Annie Sullivan

e. I recommend adoption of the Franklin High School Handbook as presented.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for Davis Thayer.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $446.17 from O’Connor Portraiture for Keller.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from James and Virginia Scott for FHS (in memory of Joe DeNapoli).
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,000.00 from John and Amy Wendell for Remington.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $421.03 from Lifetouch Photography for ECDC.

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

Job Search Jam Sessions returns Sep 12th

The 5th edition of Job Search Jam Sessions returns Sep 12. If you are looking for work, or know someone who is, this is the event to be at.

What will the Job Search Jam Sessions be like?

Additional details on the event can be found here
http://jobsearchjamsessions.blogspot.com/p/expections.html

Job Search Jam Sessions - Sep 12

What is the schedule for the day?

The schedule will be similar to that held in 2013
http://jobsearchjamsessions.blogspot.com/p/schedule.html

Where will this be held?

Job Search Jam Sessions #5 will be held in Hopkinton at the St John Evangelist Parish Center
http://jobsearchjamsessions.blogspot.com/p/location.html

How much does it cost?

$8 you can pay online or at the door. Tickets can be purchased online or reserved so you can pay at the door. (To pay at the door - choose 'Show other payment options.'  Advance registrations are highly encouraged to ensure we have a good count of participants to plan for the food and refreshments).

Online Ticketing for Job Search Jam Sessions 5 powered by Eventbrite

Franklin Library: Book Sale - Sat/Sun -> Aug 16-17

The August edition of the monthly Library Book Sale will happen this weekend.

• Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Sunday the bag sale occurs from 9:00 AM to noon.

Library Book Sale - Aug 16-17

This was re-shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/08/library-book-sale.html

Firefighter Chad Larivee Fund

A local Franklin family is truly in need of our community support - please click on this Gofundme page to donate  http://www.gofundme.com/ci2rmk

screenshot of Firefighter Chad Larivee Fund

On Tuesday morning, July 29th, Taunton Massachusetts Firefighter Chad "Choggy" Larivee suffered severe neck and spinal injuries resulting from a fall from a roof. 

Chad, along with two other off-duty firefighters, was repairing the roof of a brother firefighter when he fell approximately twenty-five feet. Chad was immediately flown to Rhode Island Hospital Trauma Center where he underwent over 9 hours of extensive surgery. 

At this time, we still do not know the extent of Chad's injuries but we do know his road to recovery is going to be long, difficult and costly.

Chad grew up in the community he works in and comes from a great, hard-working blue-collar family. Chad himself is a hard-working, devoted husband to his wife, Jeanne, and father to 3 young children ranging in age from 8 to 13 years. 

He has been serving whis community on the Fire department for over 16 years. As a firefighter, Chad routinely risks his own life to help preserve the life and safety of others, most of whom are total strangers. 

Firefighters, by nature, are never ones to ask for help, and Firefighter Larivee fits that profile to a T. The reality is, however, that everyone needs help at some point in their lives. Yes, even firefighters. The costs of an injury like the one Chad has suffered can be insurmountable. 

Hundreds of people have come forward to express their concern and ask what they can do to help, with many expressing feelings of helplessness. The truth is, there is a way people can help and that's by way of monetary donations. 

If you are able to give any amount, no matter how big or small, the good it will do for Firefighter Larivee and his family is immeasurable. 

In the coming weeks and months, we will update everyone on Chad's status and the progress he has made. All donations will be used to offset medical expenses and ensure that the family can remain by his side to facilitate his recovery. Thank you, in advance, for your donation, and please continue to pray for Firefighter Larivee and the entire Larivee family.