Department of Education Review to be Conducted in Franklin

The Superintendent of the Franklin Public Schools, Maureen Sabolinski, was informed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of an upcoming Coordinated Program Review that will be taking place this school year. As part of this Coordinated Program Review, Department staff will visit the district during the week of November 16, 2015. Such visits are routinely conducted by the Department to satisfy federal and state requirements for the periodic review of specific education programs and services in schools throughout the Commonwealth. The Department is reviewing several programs during a single visit in order to use Department and school staff's time most efficiently and to encourage strong connections among the programs. 

The Department's Coordinated Program Review will address the following programs: Special Education, Civil Rights and English Learner Education. After reviewing school district procedures for these programs, a Department team will make its onsite visit, during which it will review individual student records, interview administrators, teachers and paraprofessional staff, survey parents and observe instructional spaces. After the onsite visit it will prepare a report for the superintendent and school, with detailed findings for each program. 

Using a scale of ratings ranging from "Commendable" to "Not Implemented," the report will rate the implementation of each requirement reviewed by the Department. Where requirements are found not implemented or only partially implemented, the district must propose to the Department corrective action to bring those areas into compliance with statutes and regulations. Districts and schools are encouraged to incorporate the corrective action into their district and school improvement plans and professional development plan. The school district will be provided with technical assistance from the Department in developing a corrective action plan. Both the Department's report and the corrective action plan are public information and will be available to the public upon request. Program Review Final Reports are also available on the Department's Internet website at http://www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/review/crs/reports/ 

Any member of the public may request to be interviewed by telephone by a member of the Department's visiting team. Those wishing to be interviewed should call the superintendent's office at (508) 553-4819 no later than November 19, 2015 to leave their name and phone number, or they may call the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at (781) 338-3718. A member of the visiting team will contact each person desiring an interview within two weeks after the completion of the onsite visit. If an individual is not comfortable communicating in English or requires some other accommodation, the Department will make arrangements to communicate appropriately with the individual 

MA DESE Program Quality Assurance Services

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Jesse Liam Band at the Library today 4:00 - 6:00 PM

In addition to the events already posted for the October Stroll, the Library will be hosting an outdoor concert performed by the Jesse Liam Band.

Jesse Liam Band - 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Oct 15

This is a return performance for Jesse who appeared in July
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/07/franklin-library-jesse-liam-band-600-pm.html

This was shared from the Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/10/outdoor-concert-with-jesse-liam.html

Frankenstein 5K - Scary Run, Walk & Stomp to Support Wounded Warriors Project

The First Annual Frankenstein 5K Scary Run, Walk or Stomp will be held on Saturday, October 31 at 9:00 AM at Bellingham High School. The entire family is welcome to run, walk, or stomp their way to the finish line. There will be a kids and adult costume contest, face painting, music and food & drink.

The course will take you through the beautiful town of Bellingham, MA finishing at the 50-yard line of the Bellingham High School football field. Sponsored by John Wagner of Liberty Mutual, Team Fitness Franklin, Crossfit Franklin, and Sports & wellness Physical Therapy. 

This event will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project, Progeria Research Foundation, and the Bellingham Education Foundation. Following the Frankenstein 5K, there will be a fun-filled family event fair open to all hosted by the Bellingham Public Schools.

Registration for the First Annual Frankenstein 5K Scary Run, Walk or Stomp starts at 7:00 AM, followed by a Kids Run at 8:00 AM, Costume Judging at 8:30 AM and the Frankenstein 5K at 9:00 AM. 

The fees to register are: $20 for students, $30 runner/walker registered before October 25^th 2015, $40 for late and day of registration. There is no additional cost for kids entered into the kids race. All entry fees are non-refundable. 

All who register before October 25^th will receive a complimentary race t-shirt (standard adult sizes available). Any race day registrants may receive a t-shirt if there are any available.

For more information, please visit www.teamfitnessfranklin.com or email Ellayna Ungureanu at ebungureanu@gmail.com or call (401) 248-4157.

About Wounded Warrior Project

The mission of Wounded Warrior Project^™ (WWP) is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP's purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. To get involved and learn more, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.

About The Progeria Research Foundation

The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF) was established in 1999 to find the cause, treatment, and cure for Progeria – a rapid aging disease that causes children to die from heart disease or stroke at an average age of 13 years. In the past 13 years, research conducted in partnership with PRF has identified the gene that causes Progeria and possible treatments. 

PRF funded and coordinated this first-ever Progeria clinical trial. PRF is currently funding a clinical trial in which children with Progeria receive FTI plus two additional medications to slow the progression of Progeria. PRF continues to identify more children who can benefit from the programs and services that it provides while helping advance research towards treatment and cure. To learn more about Progeria and what you can do to help, please visit www.progeriaresearch.org.

  

About Bellingham Education Foundation

The Bellingham Educational Foundation (BEF) is an independent, community based, non-profit organization dedicated to enriching, enhancing and supporting education throughout the Bellingham Public School System.  The BEF supports innovation and excellence in pre-K through grade 12 classrooms by raising funds that are critical to keeping our schools at the leading edge of public education.   

The Foundation, with the help of its volunteers, community and business alliances, raise funds for innovative and sustainable projects which motivate students to be lifelong learners, that otherwise would not be possible with existing budgets.  Our goal, through collaboration with educators, parents, and community based resources, is to bridge the gap between adequate and excellence in order to invest in the full potential of all students.

Volunteers needed at the Historical Museum

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

Interested in Franklin History?

Looking for something to do in your Community? 

The FRANKLIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM is looking for volunteers  to HOST once a month at the Historical Museum. 

Contact Mary Olsson at 508 520 9187 for more information and she'll get you started.

Franklin Historical Museum

Visit the Historical Museum online -->  http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/

Dean College Business After Hours Oct. 22

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT DEAN COLLEGE

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce has organized a Business After
Hours at Dean College on Oct. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

The networking event will be held in the Dean College Campus Center, 99 Main St, Franklin. 

There is no admission fee for Chamber members; $25 for non-members. Register by calling The United Regional Chamber at 508-222-0801.

Dean College

For additional information visit the United Chamber online  http://www.unitedregionalchamber.org/


For additional information visit Dean College online   http://www.dean.edu/

FHS Fall Sports - Tuesday, Oct 13

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the FHS fall sports teams on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2015. In soccer vs. Stoughton, the boys lost and the girls won, volleyball won, and field hockey tied. Girls cross country beat North Attleboro and the golf team beat Medway.

Boys Soccer

Franklin, 2 @ Stoughton, 4 – Final 

– With the game tied 1-1 at halftime, Stoughton found the back of the net three times in the second half to score the win. Loubensky Lucas put the Black Knights up 2-1 on a header off a long throw from Josh Mitchell and then Mitchell made it 3-1 with a shot from 25 yards out. Lucas capped Stoughton’s scoring with a long range shot to make it 4-1. Noah Schulze scored Stoughton’s first half goal off another long throw from Mitchell. Nick Parent and Brian Czuba scored for Franklin.

FHS Panthers

Girls Soccer

Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 9 – Final 

– Alexis Stowell had a hat trick and an assist for the Panthers, while sister Victoria scored one goal and had three assists. Emily Spath scored a pair of goals and Meghan Doherty, Jessica Kroushl, and Emily Mastaj all added goals.

Volleyball

Franklin, 3 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final 

– Dayna McCue had 19 service points, 17 digs and 10 aces to pace Franklin to a 25-15, 25-10, 25-18 sweep on the road. Beth Neal had 12 assists, seven kills, a pair of blocks and an ace and Caroline Maguire added six service points, four kills and three blocks. Stoughton’s Bianca DeSousa had 13 assists, seven digs and five service points.

Field hockey

Franklin, 0 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final 

– The Panthers had a 12-2 edge in shots but neither side was able to break through. Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper said Seniors Taylor Reutlinger and Kenzi Pleshaw played well in the midfield for the Panthers. Stoughton head coach Dan Mark praised goalie Kara Ploss, saying she played outstanding in goal.

Girls cross country

North Attleboro, 34 @ Franklin, 22 – Final

Golf

Franklin, 162 vs. Medway, 170 – Final 

– David Hardin shot a 39 while Ryan Morse shot a 40 for the Panthers.

For the remainder of Tuesday's action around the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-101315/

October Stroll -Thursday, Oct 15th

Come support your Downtown Businesses this Thursday!

Franklin Downtown Partnership - October Stroll - Oct 15

There are more than 35 businesses, groups and entertainers lined up for Thursday's event! 

Come check out downtown Franklin on Thursday, October 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Middlesex Savings Bank – Gold Sponsor

Rockland Trust – Gold Sponsor

Dean Bank – Silver Sponsor

DCU – Silver Sponsor

Franklin Ford – Silver Sponsor

The Estate at Franklin – Silver Sponsor

Chestnut Dental – Bronze Sponsor

Keefe Insurance – Bronze Sponsor

Alumni Restaurant – Friends Sponsor

Beaux Regards Photographic Art – Friends Sponsor

Crossway Church – Friends Sponsor

D. G. Ranieri Real Estate – Friends Sponsor

Jane’s Frames – Friends Sponsor

Nexamp – Friends Sponsor

Next Step Living – Friends Sponsor

The Franklin Historical Museum – Friends Sponsor

WMRC Radio – Friends Sponsor

America’s Best Defense

Artistry Kitchen

Bernon Family Branch YMCA

Century 21 Commonwealth

CTE Diane Padula-O’Neill

DJ Domenic Cotoia Music Odyssey Productions

Don Newton

Drama Kids of Metro West

Eco-Embrace

Enchanted Memories Travel

Franklin Art Center

Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center

Fred Astaire Franklin

FHS Student Musicians

Friends of the Franklin Library

Happy Tails DDC/Destination Dog

H & R Block

Inspire Dance Academy

Jamie Barrett

Kevin Wolfe

Kindercare Learning Center

Landscape Depot Supply

Magnolia Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Offices of Senator Spilka and Representative Roy

Optimize Fitness

Pisini Shoes

Rail Good Coffee

Rockland Trust

Sally’s Alley

Simon’s Furniture

Sugar Shoppe

Team Fitness/CrossFit-Franklin

Temple Etz-Chaim

Tom Reardon HVAC

The Black Box

The Cake Bar

Zinc Day Spa

- See more at: http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/#sthash.SplpWNsW.dpuf