Rep Roy, World Languages, and district improvement plan updates part of School Committee meeting Jan 10

Catching up to the recap of the School Committee meeting of January 10, 2017. I had been head's down on the Residential VII series and forgot to include this summary.

Representative Jeff Roy visited the Committee to provide an update on several of his legislative initiatives as well as on the budget process at the State House. Legislation to be filed or in some cases refiled that he mentioned covered teen sexting, improvements to driver's education, curriculum frameworks for civics and genocide. He is also working with the manufacturing caucus on how to train and prepare folks for the skilled manufacturing jobs that are available.

There was good discussion on the foundation budget and the equity issues with State funding and the impact to the Franklin budget. 

Rep Roy at the School Committee meeting

Laura Evans, the Word Language Director lead a group of language teachers in an overview of the language programs offered in the school district. 

L to R: Jennifer Jones, Laura Evans, Stephanie Ahern, Emily Day, and Shannon Martin

The update on the District and School Improvement Plans was a coordinated effort. Asst Superintendent Peter Light, Asst Superintendent Joyce Edwards and Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski took turns presenting on different sections of the update.

Update on DIP and SIP at the School Committee meeting tonight #schcom0110 pic.twitter.com/x6LMtDcj2R

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) January 11, 2017

• The video replay of the meeting is available on demand

http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=424

• My notes reported live during the meeting provide additional details

• Live reporting: Action items through to closing
• Live Reporting: District and School Improvement Pl...
• Live reporting: Foreign Language Overview
• Live Reporting: School Committee - Jan 10, 2017

The posted agenda for the School Committee meeting Jan 10, 2017
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-jan.html

FHS basketball and swim teams post wins on Friday

Boys Basketball = King Philip, 49 @ Franklin, 64 – Final

– Freshman Chris Edgehill scored a career-high 16 points for the Panthers and Josh Macchi had 14 in the win.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 67 @ King Philip, 36 – Final

Boys Swimming = Oliver Ames, 75 @ Franklin, 94 – Final

Girls Swimming = Oliver Ames, 57 @ Franklin, 113 – Final


For other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-012017/

And via the Twitterverse

Panther Cheerleaders Rockin the house! (image via @)FHSSports)

Big team wins over KP. JV: 61-35. Varsity: 64-49. Great team efforts! Next games Tuesday at Canton HS.

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) January 21, 2017

Come see FHS Gymnastics compete tomorrow at All Around Gymnastics at 3pm. pic.twitter.com/q8ijE7lQZn

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 21, 2017

[Girls Winter Varsity Basketball] Franklin HS defeats King Philip Rgnl HS, 67 to 36.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 21, 2017

[Boys Winter Varsity Basketball] Franklin HS defeats King Philip Rgnl HS, 64 to 49.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 21, 2017

Great team effort tonight 67-36 over KP. Looking forward to our @BestFHSBuddies clinic on Sunday!

— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) January 21, 2017

Panther Cheerleaders Rockin the house! Boys Hoops up by 13 w 3:40 to go. pic.twitter.com/KH24GRgPJS

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 21, 2017

2nd Annual LEAPING into Kindergarten - Feb 27, 2017

Franklin Public Schools announces the 2nd Annual LEAPING into Kindergarten, an event for Franklin families with children eligible for kindergarten. 

Click here for the flyer





Kelty Kelley, M.Ed., Principal
F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-541-8166
Fax: 508-541-8254
kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us

"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kidz

Horace Mann MIddle School on a bright and sunny summer day

"There's a very diverse set of business owners who come out"

"The town will continue its series of workshops with the federal Small Business Association this coming week, as it looks to provide help to businesses throughout the region. 

The session - scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Municipal Building - will feature information on such topics as loan programs, government contracting opportunities and the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said the town's community planning office has held several such workshops. 

"One of the things they try to do is provide opportunities for aspiring and current business owners to get accurate information, in real time," he said. "We're giving the opportunity to talk, face-to-face, with the people who administer things like small-business loans."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170120/franklin-to-host-small-business-workshop

Franklin Municipal Building

Previously posted here

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/connections-that-work-sba-workshop-jan.html

Connections that work! SBA Workshop - Jan 25

• Looking to Start or Expand your Business?
• Gain a better understanding of SBA Programs and Services

General information will be provided on the following:
MSBDC – Mass Small Business Development Center

SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business

SBA Guaranty Loan Programs:
7(a) Loans - Microloans
SBA Express Loans - 504 Loan Program

Government Contracting Opportunities:
8(a) Business Development - HUBZones (Historically Underutilized Business Zones) - Small Disadvantaged Business - Surety Bonding - Disaster Assistance

CWE – Center for Women and Enterprise

Register online here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connections-that-work-tickets-30342938546

LiveARTS: Sari Gruber, soprano; Cameron Stowe, piano - Jan 29

The next LiveARTS concert is scheduled for Sunday, Jan 29 at 3:30PM. 

Sari Gruber, soprano and Cameron Stowe, piano are featured. 

They will play music of Shubert, R. Strauss, da Falla, Barber, Ives, Cole Porter and William Balcom

image from Sari Gruber webpage

LiveARTS postcard

For additional info on LiveARTS, please visit their webpage  http://www.liveartsma.org/

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 1/20/17 - THU 1/26/17

FRIDAY 1/20/17
10:30am   Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   Pizza Showdown at Franklin Public Library
7pm   FYHA Face-Off Fundraising Event

SATURDAY 1/21/17
9am-3pm   Book Sale - Buck a Book @ Franklin Public Library
11am-1pm   Sunrise Montessori Open House @ 31 Hayward Street
8pm   Broadway Series: Matthew Scott @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 1/22/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
9am-12pm   Bag Sale - $5 a bag @ Franklin Public Library

MONDAY 1/23/17
7-8:30pm   Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 1/24/17
6:30pm   Dean College Executive Lecture Series: Angela McKay - free, registration required @Guidrey Center

WEDNESDAY 1/25/17
9-11am   Connections That Work - Small Business Owners Info Session @ Franklin Town Hall
3:30pm   Teen Lounge @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 1/26/17
4pm   Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com and/or shersteve@gmail.com

Circle of Friends: Peter Mulvey January 28th with Pamela Means

View this email in your browser PETER MULVEY with Pamela Means Jan 28th 8PM $20 Peter Mulvey is an amazing songwriter and singer, an extremely entertaining storyteller, and a guitar wizard. He is returning to The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse stage in Franklin on Saturday, January 28th at 8PM. He has developed a strong national following in the indie folk/rock scene through his relentless touring and critically acclaimed albums.  Twenty-odd years on the road, performing songs from his own catalog and from a vast, varied, and deep well of classic and obscure covers, has prepared Mulvey to deliver an outstanding concert. Night after night, the process of divining the heart of a song, being alert to where the moment can lead, has shaped him as an artist. To each rendition, he brings the soul of a singer, a light touch in a heavy world.  http://www.petermulvey.com/ "Peter Mulvey is all substance, which is his style." - The Boston Globe Opening the show will be Pamela Means, a singer-songwriter and jazz musician, with "mad guitar-and-vocal skills" (Time Out New York) who has toured throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Australia, winning awards, delighting audiences and impressing critics with her seven independent releases. With virtuosic musicianship, razor wit and a disarming sense of humor, Pamela Means is building a vibrant and remarkable career.  http://www.pamelameans.com/ "You groove so deep, so deep. I can't get out. And, I wouldn't want to." - Ani DiFranco The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission is $20. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.  Upcoming Shows Feb 11      Joe Crookston with Emily Mure Mar 4        Celtic Band RUNA Mar 18      The Boxcar Lilies

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA