Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser for Franklin Arts Academy - Apr 26

The Franklin Arts Academy (FAA) Boosters will be hosting a Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser with proceeds being used to fund an FAA student field trip and scholarships for FAA seniors. Raffles available at the door. Light snacks and live entertainment will be provided.

Pour Richard’s is graciously hosting the event and will also be donating a portion of sales proceeds to the FAA Boosters.

When: Thursday April 26, 2018 = 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Tickets: Contact Karen Glynn to purchase your $5 tickets via faaboosters@gmail.com. Tickets $7 at the door

Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser for Franklin Arts Academy - Apr 26

Wine Tour, Tasting & Classic Oldies - LaCantina Winery - May 4

Friday, May 4 - Register Today

Lifelong Community Learning Presents REGISTER TODAY La Cantina Winery was born out of love of traditional Italian winemaking with friends and family.  Since its inception, La Cantina Winery has become the premiere location for learning the process of winemaking. Winery Tour, Tasting  and Classic Oldies at LaCantina Winery  Friday, May 4 DOWNLOAD FLYER www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com LCL@franklinps.net     508-613-1480

FPS- Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by lcl@franklinps.net in collaboration with Try it free today

Your table awaits you at the Empty Bowls Dinner - May 1

Dear Friends,

In just one week, our community will come together in support of the Franklin Food Pantry in our fight to end hunger. The 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner on Tuesday, May 1 is a family-friendly event that raises funds and awareness for the Franklin Food Pantry as we work towards a hunger-free community. Here are some highlights of the event:

• Delicious soups donated by Whole Foods Market and 3 Restaurant, topped off with some fresh bread and a little something for your sweet tooth
• Kids can make a bowl to take home as part of ArtWeek, Franklin
• All participants are given a handmade ceramic bowl as a reminder that "somewhere, someone's bowl is empty"
• On site giving opportunities such as a Silent Auction of beautiful ceramic bowls, and a Giving Wall where you can purchase a bag of groceries for a Franklin family 

Stop by the Franklin High School cafeteria any time between 6 - 8 p.m. and join us for a bowl of soup. At 6:45 p.m., I will give a brief talk about how some of our families in Franklin are struggling with hunger. 

This very special evening is made possible through a wonderful collaboration with the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club. It reflects the hard work of a dedicated and passionate group of EB Club members, district K-12 art teachers, their students and Franklin community members. 

We will be selling 350 tickets through our website on a first-come, first-served basis. You can buy your tickets now online. There are also sponsorship opportunities available for groups and corporations. 

Thank you so much for your support. I hope you can join us!

Erin

Erin Lynch

Executive Director
Franklin Food Pantry

You're invited to Cultural Connections - May 9

Cultural Connections is an arts and culture roundtable. We will meet May 9 to discuss defining your organization's community.

Join us! Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable, will be held May 9 at 7 PM in the Golder Room at Dean College, Franklin. Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. The subject of this roundtable will be Defining Community, something that is both very simple and incredibly complex. How do you define your organization's Community? Is it simply the attendees at your event? Your neighborhood? Your target market? Is it based on socio economic demographics or connections with one another? Is your Community made up of those that observe what you do, or those that participate in what you do? We will discuss all of these questions and more. Come share your stories and thoughts on the subject. A great opportunity to network! Please RSVP using the link below. Directions: The Golder Room is in the Dean College Campus Center,109 West Central Street, Franklin, on the second floor. Enter through the main doors, continue past the Guidrey Center and take the hallway to the right; go up the stairs, at the top of the stairs turn left and the Golder Room is the first door on your left. RSVP Now! Cultural Connections is a program of the Franklin Cultural Council. ArtWeek, a state-wide arts festival, will be held April 27-May 6. Find an ArtWeek event near you at www.artweekma.org Copyright © 2018 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Received this from a friend? Subscribe to our email list. Our mailing address is: 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Questions? Contact FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038 [at] gmail.com

Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities - May 10

A special event for Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities has been scheduled for May 10 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM at the Franklin TV Studios.

RSVP is required to confirm attendance. Please call 508-298-4023 by May 8.



Additional details in the flyer on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/event_for_the_disabled.pdf

or here

Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities - May 10

FHS boys tennis and baseball teams top Attleboro, girls track tops Taunton

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.


Baseball = Franklin, 9 @ Attleboro, 7 – Final
– Franklin’s Even Wendell made a spectacular catch to end the game with the tying run at the plate as the Panthers picked up a win on the road. Wendell (1-for-3, RBI) well full extension in the right-center gap to make the catch and secure the win. Bryan Woelfel earned the win on the mound, scattering eight hits over five innings of work, striking out three. Scott Elliott (2-4, two triples, two runs, two RBI), Alex Haba (2-for-3, triple, run, RBI), Jake Macchi (RBI), Colby Fitzgibbons (2-for-3, two runs) and Jake Noviello (3-for-4, two-run home run) all had strong days offensive for Franklin. Alvaro Espinel (2-4, double, run), Rob Furtado (3-for-4, run), Jon Candiales (2-for-4, triple) and Corey McKenna (2-for-3, run, two RBI) all had multiple hits for Attleboro.

Softball = Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Jenna Gittle struck out four and pitched a complete game to pick up the win for the Bombardiers, scattering seven hits. Jackie Cherry had a no-hitter through four innings for Franklin but that was broken up by a MacKenzie Bergdoll (2-for-4) two-out double that brought in Kayla Battisti and Jordyn Lako to put Attleboro ahead 2-1. Gittle brought in Autumn O’Connell with a sac fly in the sixth for an important insurance run. Attleboro coach Mark Homer said both teams “played tight defense” throughout the game. Franklin’s Tara Hartnett knocked in Anna Balkus (2-for-4) in the third for the Panthers’ run.

Boys Tennis = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Franklin moved to 6-0 on the season, sweeping visiting Attleboro. Rohan Herur won 6-0, 6-1 at first singles, Liam Marr notched a 6-0, 6-0 win at second singles and Tyler St. Marie emerged with a 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-7 win at third singles. The team of Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu didn’t drop a game in a win at first doubles and Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier picked up a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 1 @ Attleboro, 4 – Final
– Attleboro defended home court against Franklin with two wins in singles play and two more at doubles. Torey Lussier won 6-2, 6-4 at first single and Brianna Arone picked up a 6-4, 6-2 win at second singles for the Bombardiers. Senior Merri Piazza and sophomore Rena Danho won 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 12-10 at first doubles while sophomores Nicole Matheson and Jill See emerged with a 6-1, 6-3 victory at second doubles. Franklin junior Krissy Stoyonova won 6-2, 6-3 at third singles.

Outdoor Track - Boys = Franklin @ Taunton, (no result available)

Outdoor Track - Girls = Franklin, 106 @ Taunton, 30 – Final

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-24-18/

FHS Panthers

FHS Girls Track defeated Taunton High by the score of 106-30. The girls were led by the senior athletes on the team. Jess Kroushl won three events. Other seniors winning events were Kate Hartnett, Ella Gutkowski, Brianna Cummings, Sarah Goodermuth and Ali Rizoli.

— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) April 25, 2018

Franklin 9 Attleboro 7. WP- Sr. Bryan Woelfel with a gritty performance on the hill. Sr. Evan Wendell with an amazing catch to end the game. Proud of our guys to get a really hard fought road win against a tough Attleboro team. Next up: Franklin @ King Philip Fri. 4/27 at 3:45pm.

— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) April 25, 2018

Franklin 9 AHS 7
Hats off to Franklin, well coached, plays the game right, well deserved win. Back at it Thursday, home vs Taunton. #WE>ME @HockomockSports @mhoule32 @SunChronSports @AboroPrincipal @BostonHeraldHS

— Matt Bosh (@CoachBosh) April 24, 2018

Boys Tennis defeats Attleboro. Rohan Herur 6-0 6-1, Liam Marr 6-0 6-0, Tyler St Marie 1-6 7-6 (5) 10-7, Tyler DiPalma & Derek Wu 6-0 6-0, Tony Calderone & Dan Angermeier 6-0 6-1
Record: League and Overall 6-0

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 24, 2018

Wednesday's Varsity and JV Boys & Girls Lax games vs Mansfield have been moved to Thursday. Girls games = same time/same place. Boys games = V at 3:45 at Pinsini. JV at 5:15 at Pisini. @Franklin_Lax @Fhsglax @FranklinHSNews

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 24, 2018

Thursday's Unified Track meet - OA and Sharon at Franklin, is being moved to Monday May 7th. Please spread the word! @FranklinHSNews @fhs_unified @OAHSTigersports @SHS_Eagles @MIAA033

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 24, 2018

Beautification Day in downtown Franklin - May 19

The Franklin Downtown Partnership and Franklin Garden Club’s annual Beautification Day in downtown Franklin and the Town Common has been scheduled for Saturday, May 19. 

Dozens of volunteers are needed to help plant the flowers and greenery on the downtown bridge and in barrels in front of businesses. The event will go on rain or shine. 

Community service hours are available to high school sports teams, scout groups and students needing volunteer opportunities. 

A new feature this year is that residents who volunteer for Beautification Day can obtain a free, one-year, resident membership ($25 value) to the Franklin Downtown Partnership. Membership offers discounts to a variety of businesses and a subscription to the Partnership’s newsletter. 

Volunteers with trucks are also needed to help pick up a few trays of flowers at 7 AM at Fairmount Fruit Farm, 887 Lincoln St. 

Contact Beautification Day Chairperson Eileen Mason (emason11@verizon.net) to sign up to volunteer.

Volunteers plant flowers on the Main Street bridge in May 2015

For additional information on the Franklin Downtown Partnership  http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

This was shared from the Downtown Partnership page

http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2018/04/beautification-day-may-19.html

Stories in Stone Walls - Apr 28

Brought to you by Stony Brook Wildlife in conjunction with the Franklin Cultural Council

Join us for a free walk at the Franklin DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area, Saturday, April 28, starting at 11:30 a.m. Led by Doug Williams, a conservation biologist and the Director of Stony Brook, we will start with an interactive presentation focused on how and why the stone walls rose to importance in the New England landscapes. We will then walk to have a “hands on” encounter with stone walls at DelCarte itself.

Please meet at the Pleasant St. park entrance by the playground. Call Stony Brook at 508-528-3140 with any questions.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Stories in Stone Walls - Apr 28

FTC: Publishers Clearing House scams keep coming

Publishers Clearing House scams keep coming by Emma Fletcher Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Who wouldn't love to be that winner you see on TV holding a great big sweepstakes check? That's what con artists are counting on when they claim to be Publishers Clearing House. This trick is an oldie but goodie for scammers. Read more here: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/04/publishers-clearing-house-scams-keep-coming?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Live reporting: Consent Agenda - through to Executive Session

7. Consent Agenda

a. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the April 10, 2018 School Committee Meeting.

b. Budget Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.

c. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of the anonymous donation of a $50.00 Visa Gift Card for Supplemental Supplies at Davis Thayer.

d. Music Parents Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,150.00 from Various Music Parents for in-house enrichment for the Music Department.

e. Parmenter Donations
I recommend acceptance of the following gifts/checks totaling $585.00 for supplemental supplies at Parmenter Elementary School.

• Anonymous Gift Card $50.00
• Staff Member donation $50.00
• PCC Gift 485.00

f. Surplus Math Books
I recommend declaring the list of math books from Horace Mann Middle School as surplus.

g. J.F. Kennedy Gift
I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $1,840.02 from the JFK PCC for field trips and supplies as detailed.

h. Oak Street Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $2,097.50 from the Oak Street PCC for field trips and in-house enrichment as detailed.

i. Franklin High School Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,250.00 from various donors for the Paul Castelline scholarship.

j. Solutions Program Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,000.00 as follows:

• $500.00 Middlesex Savings Bank – In-House Enrichment
• $500.00 Franklin Cultural Council - Supplemental Curriculum Materials

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
motion to enter into Executive Session, not to return to open meeting
seconded, passed 7-0

Live reporting: Information Matters

5. Information Matters 

a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
Budget
presented to FinComm tonight, next up to Town Council May 16-17

Community Relations
next meeting May 11
working to prepare for a Franklin TV appearance

Policy

Public Schools Advocacy
day at the hill on Weds, Apr 25
bill dies in the consolidation process for the revision to the foundation budget

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
covered earlier

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 

Joint PCC

Substance Abuse Task Force

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
May 8

School Start Committee

6. New Business 
a. To discuss any future agenda items
presentation on transition program for Special Education
maybe policies coming from Policy subcommittee

Live Reporting: Discussion / Action Items - Discussion Only (Superintendent Evaluation)

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Professional Development Request
I recommend approval of the professional development request as discussed.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

4. Discussion Only Items a. Superintendent’s Evaluation

important step in the educational evaluation process

publicly acknowledge that much of the work is actually being done by Central Office, principals, etc.  it is really the work of a lot of different people

Superintendent Evaluation document (within it contains links) to other evidence

http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/o4-24-18%20SC%20Packet/Evidence%20for%20Eval%202017-18.pdf

screen grab of evidence doc

long and thorough listing of goals and evidence for them on the work done to date

acknowledgement along the way (as indicated at the beginning) that not all of it was by her, much of it was done by others

Live Reporting: School Committee - April 24, 2018

Present: Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent: none


1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda

Full agenda can be found online
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/o4-24-18%20SC%20Packet/SCAGENDA%204-24-18.pdf

b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments

almost 90 students took trip to Washington, DC to perform
2 from DECA competing at Nationals, both finished in Top 10
Airmen of Note Performing next Monday
Spring sports finally outside;
graduation preparations underway, it will be here before we know it

d. Superintendent’s Report
April vacation last week, welcome back
active time in our schools
3rd annual Empty Bowls dinner on May 1, supporting the food pantry
between 6 and 8 PM, talk at 6:45 PM
ceramic bowls available for attendees

administrative searches, more applied than needed
notifications of selections coming Friday, Apr 27
half day May 4, professional day scheduled

4 snow days, 2 additional days at Keller/Sullivan
so last day June 20 (Jun 22 for (Keller/Sullivan)


2. Guests / Presentations
a. Update on Communication and Values (DIP 4  DIP 3) – Dr. Sara Ahern

Update on Communication and Values (DIP 4  DIP 3) – Dr. Sara Ahern

screen grab of slide presentation #1 

A World of Difference program expanding to high school next year
administrative team going to conference for training
core value development scheduled for summer retreat and more

screen grab of slide #2, strategy being built upon entry plan

slide on next steps for goal #3

work on explicit bias this year, working on implicit bias next year

communications highlights

the new school start times advisory committee is underway to develop recommendations 

early preview of the new schools website

last slide from presentation (except for Q&A)

discussion on the School Committee involvement in the strategy and planning; possible workshop for summer time to get into

May Events At The Franklin Historical Museum

ArtWeek continues at the Franklin Historical Museum with the last 3 performances and presentations, as we proudly participate in this year’s state wide event sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council.

Enjoy a delightful firsthand account of various exploits and travel misadventures abroad with musical conductor and Franklin resident Jon Mitchell’s humorous presentation ‘NOW YOU CAN TAKE OFF YOUR CLOTHES’ – Anecdotes of an American Conductor in Europe. A slide presentation and original professional recordings highlight this light-hearted musical and visual presentation. Bring your sense of humor Thursday evening, May 3 at 6:30 PM.

NOTABLE BLEND, a women’s barbershop chorus, performs Saturday, May 5 at Noon. You’ll love the sounds of this a cappella group as you learn about 4 part harmony and experience their shared passion for singing. This performance is one of two by Notable Blend as part of ArtWeek. They’ll perform a second show later in the afternoon at the Franklin Public Library. This performance is supported by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council.

Sunday, May 6 is an opportunity to experience KAI OLSSON ART AND MUSIC. Kai’s original art and original music will be combined in this presentation starting at 1:00 PM. View his mixed media acrylics, water colors and pencil sketches of landscapes, nature, portraits and surreal art. Listen to original recordings as well as live guitar and vocal performances. This event is supported by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council.

Our Second Sunday Speaker Series continues on May 13 with noted local historian and author JAMES C. JOHNSTON JR. We are pleased to have Jim speak on the topic of the OLIVER POND HOUSE IN CONTEXT, its story and its history. Lifelong Franklin resident, Jim’s roots in Franklin go very deep. Long time public official, former Franklin High School history teacher and owner of Johnston Antiques, Rare Coins and Appraisal Service, Jim is an interesting and entertaining speaker. Don’t miss this chance to hear him speak on the topic of the historic Oliver Pond Home that he has lived in all his life. The presentation begins at 1:15 PM.

Coming in June, our Summer Bridal Gown Exhibit!

The museum is open Saturday mornings 10 AM-1 PM, Sunday afternoons 1 PM-4 PM and Thursday evenings 5 PM-8 PM. We’re located at 80 West Central Street, admission is always free and we’re wheelchair accessible.

May Events At The Franklin Historical Museum

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038?

“Tools for the Aging (or Just Smart) Gardeners" - Garden Club Meeting - May 1

“Tools for the Aging (or Just Smart) Gardeners" will be the focus of the Tuesday, May 1, 2017, meeting of the Franklin Garden Club. The meeting will take place at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, including those interested in becoming a member of the Garden Club.

Mary Arnberg, a Massachusetts Lifetime Master Gardener, will show and discuss 15 actual tools that she uses to make gardening easier, enjoyable, and effective. The tools range in price from very inexpensive to more costly types. Most can be purchased at nurseries or stores.

Arnberg cares for more than 600 hostas and 60 trees and shrubs on a half-acre in Bridgewater, MA, where she resides. She has spoken at Elm Bank, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society site, as well as at Tower Hill Botanic Garden and at garden clubs throughout New England.

The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.

“Tools for the Aging (or Just Smart) Gardeners"  -  Garden Club Meeting - May 1