Tri-County RVTHS STEAM Camp Student to Appear on The Food Network Kid’s BBQ Competition

Last summer Gabriella “Gabi” Valeri, a resident of North Attleboro, enrolled in Tri-County Regional’s STEAM Cooking Camp called, “Hey Mom and Dad, Let Me Cook Dinner!” During the camp Gabi learned how to prepare healthy meals and snacks while learning proper knife handling skills, safety in the kitchen and how to read and follow recipes like a chef. She also trained in planting and tending in the Tri-County School Garden where she received tips for growing vegetables, fruits, and flowers.

Gabriella “Gabi” Valeri

Gabi first learned about the Food Network Kids BBQ show on the Internet. She was interested in competing for the chance to win $10,000 and the title of Kids BBQ Champion. She decided to enter. She was elated when she was contacted by the show and invited to participate in an online casting interview via Skype. From there she was asked to submit a YouTube video of her grilling. After that she was contacted to meet face-to-face with the Executive Producer of the show. She was so excited when she heard she was chosen to be on the roster of kid competitors.

Gabi will be barbecuing on the Food Network Kids BBQ Father’s Day Feast episode airing on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 8:00 PM EST. She will be competing against three other talented kids to whip up a feast for Dad's day and hope to delight hosts Eddie Jackson and Damaris Phillips and guest judge Roger Mooking. The first round has the kids scrambling to finish their steak and eggs, then the ultimate challenge and chance to win the $10,000 prize will come down to how well the kids mix surf with turf.

“We wanted to share this amazing opportunity because we felt the skills she learned in Tri-County’s STEAM Camp greatly increased her chances of making it on the show,” said Gabriella’s mother, Marguerite Valeri. “This was her only formal instruction.”

Tri-County’s licensed teachers use their industry expertise to teach campers about everything from Engineering Technology to Cosmetology. During the week-long camps, students will learn how to program a video game, build like an engineer, or cook like a chef. These creative activities allow campers to refine valuable STEAM skills during the summer months.

“We wish Gabi the best of luck and are so proud of her,” said Jean George, Director of Vocational Education at Tri-County. “Parents and teachers agree that summer is the perfect time to enjoy activities that interest our children and continue authentic learning. Tri-County Summer STEAM Camp offers sessions that are fun and allow campers to become familiar with 21st century careers.”

Gabi attends North Attleboro Middle School in North Attlleboro and is looking forward to attending Tri-County’s Summer STEAM Camp once again this year. She hopes to enroll in Tri-County RVTHS in the ninth grade where she will pursue a vocation in the Culinary Arts Career Program.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham. For more information, go to www.tri-county.us.

FHS boys tennis and girls lacrosse teams both win to advance in playoffs

Boys Tennis = D1 South = #7 Franklin, 4 vs. #10 Brockton, 1 – Final

– Franklin advances to the D1 South Quarterfinals. The Panthers will play the winner of #2 Brookline and #18 Natick on a date and at a time to be announced.

Girls Lacrosse = D1 East = #1 Franklin, 18 vs. #8 Natick, 10 – Final

"As the reigning D1 East Sectional Champs, and current top seed, the Franklin girls lacrosse team knows there is a target on their back. 

Natick came out firing on Thursday afternoon at Franklin High, but a strong second half effort and nine goals from sophomore Annie Walsh led Franklin to an 18-10 victory over eighth-seeded Natick. 

Heading into halftime, Natick led 7-6, completely controlled time of possession and led in draw controls at the break. 

Kendall Reardon started off the scoring for Franklin, scoring three minutes into the game, but on the ensuing Natick possession Annika Streeter would answer back to tie the game up at one. Streeter then set up teammate Victoria Norchi open in front of the net, and she scored to put the Redhawks up 2-1. Reardon would then score her second goal of the game to knot the game at two, but Norchi scored on an empty net to give Natick a 3-2 lead."

Continue reading the game recap by Joe Clark, HockomockSports.com Student Reporter
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-lacrosse-walsh-rally-past-natick-in-second-half/

For other results around the Hockomock League on Thursday
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-060117/

For photos from the girls lacrosse game
https://peterraiderphotography.smugmug.com/Spring-2017/Girls-Varsity-Lacrosse-2017/Girls-Varsity-Lacrosse-61-vs-Natick/

Franklin’s Annie Walsh races past a Natick defender in the first half.
(Peter Raider/HockomockSports.com Student Photographer)

School Committee Newsletter - Spring Edition 2017

Hello

Attached please find the link (https://www.smore.com/60620) for the Spring Newsletter from the Franklin School Committee. 

As a reminder, the Policy subcommittee is hosting a community forum on the proposed homework policy change on June 6, and the Community Relations subcommittee hosts their final coffee of the school year on June 9. Details on both in the newsletter.

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

The Franklin School Committee

School Committee Newsletter - Spring Edition 2017

Lemonade Stand to benefit the Jimmy Fund/ Dana Farber - June 4

This Sunday on June 4, from 1-3 pm, please stop on over to 72 Stewart Street in Franklin for a Lemonade Stand! 

This lemonade stand is being held to benefit two teams riding in the Kids Pan Mass Challenge Ride in Franklin on June 11: the Neuroblastoma Ninjas and the Pedal Pushers! 100% of proceeds from this ride will directly benefit the Jimmy Fund/ Dana-Farber Cancer Institute! 

Here is a little background on the motivation behind these teams!

• The Neuroblastoma Ninjas was inspired by our friend Noah Smith of Franklin 3 years ago. When Noah was 10, he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma and was treated at the Jimmy Fund/Children's hospital. His team has since raised over $35,000 for the PMC kids ride! 
• The Pedal Pushers- Cruising for the Cleary's, was formed by our wonderful friends at Davis Thayer Elementary School in Franklin, as a way to honor our 6-year-old son Jack, their classmate. Jack has been an amazing rock and brother to his 4-year-old brother Nicholas, who was diagnosed with the same type of cancer as Noah at 22 months old. 

Both of these boys went through a similar treatment and were able to beat this relentless disease, but their battles will always continue. These treatments are painful, and leave 95% of survivors with long-lasting or future side effects, including being at risk of relapse and secondary cancers. Despite these treatments and advances, there are still many who succumb to this disease. These kids will also ride for 9 year old Max Derba, and 35 year old Peter Daley, who both passed away from neuroblastoma. We need a better way for these children and adults!

Franklin is a wonderful community, and almost all of us can probably say we have been affected by cancer, whether a parent, child, sibling, friend, etc. While we continue to make strides in the search for a cure, there is an endless amount of room for improvement. Supporting Dana-Farber will help raise survival rates and improve the quality of life for survivors. We hope you will stop by, grab a glass and maybe a snack, and support these amazing kids doing their part in changing the future for others!

If you are unable to visit the lemonade stand but would still like to purchase a "virtual lemonade" please feel free to sponsor Jack or Noah's PMC Ride (no donation is too small!).

Pedal Pushers- Cruising for the Cleary's
https://profile.kids.pmc.org/franklin/CJ0547

Neuroblastoma Ninjas
https://profile.kids.pmc.org/franklin/SN0147


Thank you all for taking a moment to hear about our cause!

Side note: there is the potential for rain Sunday afternoon, but we will still be there (under a tent) as long as its not crazy raining!

PMC Franklin Kids Ride - Sunday, June 11

opening today - Franklin Farmers' Market

"Join us on the Franklin Town Common every Friday from June 2 to October 27, 12pm-6pm, and support these local businesses from around New England."

• 46 Oak
• A Basket Full of Herbs
• Ackerman Maple Farm
• Amado Ceramics
• Andy's Heaven and Hell Hot Sauce
• Angel Hair Alpacas
• Birchtree Bread Company
• Cactus Pottery
• Clarion Farm
• Claymark Studio
• Cooks Valley Farm
• Eric's Sharper Edge
• Everything Jalapeno and Not
• Fairmount Fruit Farm
• Forest Edge Pottery
• Foxboro Cheese
• Franklin Honey Company
• Grateful Farm
• Kelleys’ Farm
• La Cantina Winery
• Lanni Orchards
• Little Shop of Olive Oils
• Montville Candy Company
• Painted Lady Flower Farm
• The Pumpkin Farm
• #ShopFranklin
• Wenger's Farm

For more information on the Farmers Market and the individual vendors

http://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/vendors.html

opening today - Franklin Farmers' Market

Travel Alert: I-90 Reduction - 2 lanes only on June 3 and 4

Dear EZDriveMA Customer,

I-90 DRY RUN: Upcoming Lane Reductions on I-90 to Prepare for Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project

        •       From 11:59 PM on Friday, June 2, to 5:00 AM on Monday, June 5, MassDOT will reduce I-90 to 2 lanes in both directions between the Allston Interchange and the Beacon Street Overpass.
        •       MassDOT and its contractor will be conducting a "dry run" of the traffic logistics on I-90 for the major construction that will take place from July 26 to August 14 .
        •       A "crossover" on I-90 will direct all vehicular traffic to either the eastbound or westbound roadways at different periods of time – see the map below.

                http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/portals/8/Images/highlightedProjects/CommAveBridge/CommAveCrossover.jpg

Travel Alert: I-90 Reduction  - 2 lanes only on June 3 and 4

About the Project

The Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project will replace the bridge that carries Commonwealth Avenue and the MBTA Green B Line over I-90/Mass Turnpike and the MBTA Commuter Rail. The existing bridge, constructed in 1965, is in poor condition. The project will replace a structurally deficient bridge while adding dedicated bike lanes and extensive pedestrian safety upgrades.

2017 Construction Window – Transportation Impacts

Between Wednesday, July 26 and Monday, August 14, these modes of transportation will be impacted in the Boston University/Saint Paul Street neighborhood:
        •       MBTA Green B Line from Babcock Street to Blandford Street Stations: closed from 9:00 PM on July 26 to 5:00 AM on August 14 (shuttle buses will run between Babcock Street and Blandford Street Stations)
        •       Commonwealth Avenue eastbound and westbound between Brighton Avenue/Packard's Corner and Kenmore Square: closed to private vehicular traffic from 7:00 PM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 14 (two-way access will be maintained for MBTA buses, emergency services, pedestrians, and bicyclists)
        •       Boston University (BU) Bridge: closed to private vehicular traffic from 7:00 PM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 14 (two-way access will be maintained for MBTA buses, emergency services, pedestrians, and bicyclists)
        •       MBTA Bus Routes CT2 and 47: detoured from normal routes from 7:00 PM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 14 (see project website for detour maps)
        •       I-90 (Mass Pike) between the Allston Interchange and Beacon Street Overpass: lane reductions from 9:00 PM on July 28 to 5:00 AM on August 7 and intermittent closures of Exit 20 on/off-ramps (2 lanes in each direction during peak period)
        •       MBTA Commuter Rail Framingham/Worcester Line: service impacts for two weekends (July 29-30 and August 5-6) – service will be maintained during weekdays; shuttle bus service from Boston Landing to Reservoir Station (Yawkey Way during Red Sox games)
        •       Amtrak's Lakeshore Limited Line: service impacts for two weekends (July 29-30 and August 5-6) – shuttle bus service between Albany, NY and Boston

These short-term impacts are necessary for MassDOT's contractor to work continuous shifts 24 hours a day using Accelerated Bridge Construction. This approach reduces the construction duration from four to five years to two intensive construction windows, with the second construction window occurring in 2018.
Please see the project website, www.mass.gov/massDOT/CommAveBridge, for a detailed project schedule, temporary traffic impacts and detour maps.
MassDOT's goal is to anticipate and manage potential traffic impacts. A key to this success is minimizing traffic volume as much as possible in the area. With that in mind, we are asking abutters and customers to:
        •       Reduce – Try to schedule your vacation during this planned construction period. Avoid the construction area as much as possible.
        •       Reschedule – Alter work schedules, commuting times, or work from home, if possible.
        •       Re-mode – Shift to public transportation, walking, or biking. One side of the bridge will remain open to pedestrians and bicycles throughout the project.

Stay Informed!
        •       Visit the project website, www.mass.gov/massDOT/CommAveBridge, to sign up for the project email list and encourage your colleagues, employees, friends, and neighbors to sign up.
        •       If you have any questions about the project, please contact Jim Kersten, MassDOT Legislative Liaison, at (857) 368-9041 or email CommAveBridge@dot.state.ma.us.


Please visit the following link for additional information.

http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx


Thank you,
EZDriveMA Customer Service Center.

Cub Scout Information available at Town Common June 4

Franklin Cub Scout Packs will be holding an info and registration event on Sunday June 4th from 1-3pm on the Town Common. 

If you are interested in Cub Scouts for your son entering K-5th grade in the fall, please stop by and say hello! 

Leaders from the 3 Scout Packs in town will be onhand to answer your questions and help get you registered.

• Pack 92 serves families in Charter. Parmenter, and Jefferson schools. For more information visit us at http://franklinpack92.org

• Pack 17 serves families from Keller and Davis Thayer.  For more information visit http://pack17franklinma.scoutlander.com

• Pack 126 serves families from Kennedy and Oak Street schools.  For more information visit http://franklinpack126.org

https://franklinpack92.org/