The link to the video recording of the approx 2 hour event
http://www.sharontv.com/pipeline-forum.php
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| No Spectra lawn sign found in Franklin |
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Video and document from the Forum on the Spectra Pipeline
The presentation document from the Forum on the Spectra Pipeline held in Sharon on April 7, 2016 is shared here. The link to the video recording produced by Sharon TV is also included.
The link to the video recording of the approx 2 hour event
http://www.sharontv.com/pipeline-forum.php
The link to the video recording of the approx 2 hour event
http://www.sharontv.com/pipeline-forum.php
Check out all of the activities at incredABLE Day 2016!
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Dean College Children's Center Open House, June 2, 2016
Dean Children's Center will host an Exploration Open House on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Parents of children 2 years old to 6 years are encouraged to bring their child to explore the school and learn about our program. Applications are being accepted for 5-day morning, 2-day morning, 3-day morning preschool programs or 4-day Pre-K program.
Innovative and progressive, the school is NAEYC accredited and well known in the community for an inspiring preschool experience. Dean Children's Center is a lab school for ECE majors, with teachers-in-training alongside credentialed teachers. The center has a very professional and caring environment for children to learn through exploration.
The school uses a developmental approach to education which reflects current research in child development and peer conflict resolution. Director Faith Nickolas states "We are a regional resource to parents and educators on peer conflict resolution in young children and our lab school is a demonstration site for best practices in early education of children."
Dean College Children's Center is located at 144 School Street in Franklin. For more information, call 508-541-1598.
Innovative and progressive, the school is NAEYC accredited and well known in the community for an inspiring preschool experience. Dean Children's Center is a lab school for ECE majors, with teachers-in-training alongside credentialed teachers. The center has a very professional and caring environment for children to learn through exploration.
The school uses a developmental approach to education which reflects current research in child development and peer conflict resolution. Director Faith Nickolas states "We are a regional resource to parents and educators on peer conflict resolution in young children and our lab school is a demonstration site for best practices in early education of children."
Dean College Children's Center is located at 144 School Street in Franklin. For more information, call 508-541-1598.
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| image linked from Dean CHildren's Center webpage |
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Changes to curriculum, state funding, and the school calendar the consistent thread
The School Committee recognized the FHS boys hockey team as the State Division 1 Champions with plaques on Tuesday. 2 of the 4 team captains helped present the full team to the School Committee assisted by Coach Spillane. The 2 captains missing also participate in a spring sport and were unable to attend.
Digital learning and the changes to the science curriculum were key presentations to the School Committee. Additional details and a combination of screen shots from one presentation and a copy of the other presentation are contained in the live reported notes linked below.
A resolution to address state funding of Chapter 70 was also presented and passed by a 6-1 vote. Committee member Vanessa Bilello presented an articulate and thoughtful summary of the reasons for the resolution. The lone vote against was cast by Committee member John Jewel who wanted the increase in funds but objected to wording that seemed to have strings attached restricting on how the fund could be used.
Two proposal for changes to the school year calendar were also discussed. While one of the calendars proposed was reported out by the subcommittee to contain 'no changes', it does make at least one change that would need to be negotiated with the teachers union. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is shown on the proposals as full days. They were typically half days until about 2007 when they became a no school day in recognition of the attendance patterns for both students and faculty.
The School Dept will bring the proposals to the teachers union for further review and discussion before the next School Committee meeting. The Committee plans to approve a calendar for the 2017-2018 school year at the May 10 meeting. If the desired changes are approved, they want to provide parents and the community enough time to plan for them.
Option 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczalVVTG5IZzNFSWZxT0dUaUdnLV9rY0ZhZWpF/view?usp=sharing
Option 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczcF92Qmt0WklWN0U/view?usp=sharing
Additional photos and notes from the meeting can be found here:
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| 2 of the 4 team captains helped present the full team to the School Committee assisted by Coach Spillane |
Digital learning and the changes to the science curriculum were key presentations to the School Committee. Additional details and a combination of screen shots from one presentation and a copy of the other presentation are contained in the live reported notes linked below.
A resolution to address state funding of Chapter 70 was also presented and passed by a 6-1 vote. Committee member Vanessa Bilello presented an articulate and thoughtful summary of the reasons for the resolution. The lone vote against was cast by Committee member John Jewel who wanted the increase in funds but objected to wording that seemed to have strings attached restricting on how the fund could be used.
Two proposal for changes to the school year calendar were also discussed. While one of the calendars proposed was reported out by the subcommittee to contain 'no changes', it does make at least one change that would need to be negotiated with the teachers union. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is shown on the proposals as full days. They were typically half days until about 2007 when they became a no school day in recognition of the attendance patterns for both students and faculty.
The School Dept will bring the proposals to the teachers union for further review and discussion before the next School Committee meeting. The Committee plans to approve a calendar for the 2017-2018 school year at the May 10 meeting. If the desired changes are approved, they want to provide parents and the community enough time to plan for them.
Option 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczalVVTG5IZzNFSWZxT0dUaUdnLV9rY0ZhZWpF/view?usp=sharing
Option 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczcF92Qmt0WklWN0U/view?usp=sharing
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| representatives of the Digital Learning Committee at the School Committee meeting |
Additional photos and notes from the meeting can be found here:
- Live reporting: Action items to closing
- Live reporting: Discussion only items - Chapter 70...
- Live reporting: Digital Learning
- Live reporting: School Committee - Apr 26, 2016
Student produced video on Autism Awareness
Demi Seremetis writes:
The video is shared on YouTube and by the Franklin Police Dept as part of their campaign on autism awareness
"This is a video that me and my friend Lauren Ballinger made for our local police department. It shows the importance of autism awareness because most people in our community do not know what the disorder entails. We hope that in watching this you will learn and realise more about autism."
The video is shared on YouTube and by the Franklin Police Dept as part of their campaign on autism awareness
MassBudget: The House Budget explained
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Local food and craft fair at An Unlikely Story Bookstore - May 1 - 10am to 2pm
There will be a lovely, local food and craft fair at An Unlikely Story bookstore this Sunday, from 10am to 2pm.
It is comprised entirely of local farmers and artisans, including a handful from right here in Franklin.
It will be a great spot to shop for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother's day, to meet local artists, and to shop for the upcoming gardening season.
More info on the bookstore can be found on their webpage http://www.anunlikelystory.com/
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| flyer for An Unlikely Story local food and craft fair May 1 |
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