"it could be a fun class, it’s going to be interactive"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"For the uninitiated, football can look like just an epic exercise in repetition, rife with specialized jargon and crowded with on-field roles -- quarterback, cornerback, center, fullback, running back, wide receiver, left guard, right guard, defensive tackle, defensive end, linebacker, tight end. 

Players line up on each side of the ball on a giant grid. The ball is put into play. The players dive into each other. They jostle for the ball - sometimes it goes soaring, but mostly it falls, the players pile up in a cringe-worthy heap. Whistles are blown. Coaches and referees are consulted. 

And it starts again."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180909/franklin-workshop-aims-to-teach-ins-and-outs-of-football-for-spectators

"it could be a fun class, it’s going to be interactive"

For additional info on the class
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/lifelong-community-learning-news-you.html

or
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/football-we-hardly-know-you-lifelong.html

To register for the class
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-d4d5f807dfd54164964abb2fa54868a6

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 11

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
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
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. Middle School and High School’s School Improvement Plans
b. Lifelong Learning Presentation – Chris Nayler

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. None

4. Discussion Only Items
a. Draft School Committee Presentation Schedule

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations;
Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s
Evaluation)

b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task
Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; School Start Times Advisory
Committee [SSTAC], MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your August 28, 2018 School Committee Meeting.
b. School Improvement Plans
I recommend adoption of the following School Improvement Plans as presented:

• Annie Sullivan Middle School
• Horace Mann Middle School
• Remington Middle School
• Franklin High School

c. Parmenter Gifts
I recommend acceptance of six checks totaling $3,123.15 from Parmenter PCC as detailed:

• $390.15 Supplemental Supplies
• $150.00 Field Trip (Buses Gr. 2)
• $650.00 Field Trip (Kindergarten)
• $100.00 Field Trip (Bus Gr. 5)
• $933.00 Field Trip (2017-18)
• $900.00 Field Trip (Bus Gr. 3)

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
– Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman, School Business Administrator

11. Executive Session
Strategy with respect to collective bargaining.

12. Adjournment

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 11

The PDF version of this agenda can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/agendas/scagenda_9-11-18.pdf

The documents released for this agenda can be found online (when released)
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/2018-19-meeting-packets

9th Anniversary of LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is Sep 12

Celebrate the 9th Anniversary of Let’s Laugh Today in Franklin with laughter and milk and cookies and feel like a little kid again! Boost your joy factor, lighten up, release happy chemicals and open channels of expression and well-being to source your natural aliveness! 

Experience the health benefits of joyful laughter on Wednesday, September 12th (and every second Wednesday once a month) from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety. 

Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating. 

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. See other opportunities to laugh at www.letslaughtoday.com.

9th Anniversary of LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is Sep 12

Dr. Matzkin at FHS on Sept 11 to talk about female athletes

"We are fortunate to have Dr. Matzkin here on Sept 11 to talk to our female athletes, families and coaches on injury prevention, bone stress injuries, Relative Energy Deficiency and sports specialization.

Free to the public!

7 PM in the Franklin High School auditorium."

We are fortunate to have Dr. Matzkin here on Sept 11 to talk to our female athletes, families & coaches on injury prevention, bone stress injuries, Relative Energy Deficiency and sports specialization. Free to the public! 7pm in the Franklin High School auditorium. https://t.co/vTj4YpmU7r

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) August 31, 2018

Elizabeth Matzkin (Twitter profile photo)

Orthopedic Surgeon and Chief of Women's Sports Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Harvard Medical School. Boston, MA
https://twitter.com/DocMatzkin

Extra! Extra! Christopher Rice to star in Newsies!

	Extra! Extra! Broadway's Christopher Rice to Star in Disney's Newsies! FPAC is thrilled to announce that Broadway's Christopher Rice (The Book of Mormon) will star as Jack Kelly in our upcoming production of Disney's Newsies!  In addition to The Book of Mormon on Broadway, Christopher Rice appeared in the national tours of West Side Story and Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Rice's viral tap dance video series #TAPPY has been seen by over 3 million people worldwide.  Learn more about Christopher by visiting his website! October 13, 14 and 19-21 at THE BLACK BOX!  Get your tickets now! Also joining the cast is New York City-based actress, and Franklin native, Ali Funkhouser who will play Katherine Plumber. She appeared in the national tours of Joseph...Dreamcoat and Evita.  Other credits include Legally Blonde at The LEX and Puccini's Suor Angelica with Chelsea Opera (NYC). Last season, she was seen on the FPAC stage as The Narrator in Joseph...Dreamcoat. Learn more about Ali by visiting her website! FPAC favorite Nick Paone joins the Newsies cast as Joseph Pulitzer. Nick  Nick's regional credits include Cabaret, Macbeth, The Wedding Singer, Little Shop of Horrors, and Pirates of Penzance. He will appear in FPAC's season opener Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? as George.  Read Nick's full bio here.  As previously announced, Broadway's Clay Thomson will choreograph! Clay has appeared on Broadway in Newsies (Spot Conlon) and Matilda the Musical.  His national tour credits include West Side Story and Wicked. He has also made numerous television appearances on shows such as Dancing with the Stars, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Late Show with David Letterman, The View, Good Morning America, and more. He is featured in the viral YouTube videos #TAPPY. Learn more about Clay by visiting his website! Support FPAC and THE BLACK BOX      Shop Amazon Smiles! --You shop. Amazon gives. --Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. --AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service! Support Franklin Performing Arts Company and The BLACK BOX by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com and search for Franklin Performing Arts Company.  Thank you for your support!

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In the News: brewing growth in Marlborough; MA election security improvements after November

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The brewing industry’s rapid growth in MetroWest over the past few years has reflected the overall growth of the industry. 

But for awhile, one of the larger MetroWest communities – Marlborough – went without a brewery as they continued to open in smaller surrounding communities such as Hudson and Westborough. 

But now that’s changing. By the end of this year, it’s expected there will be three breweries operating taprooms in the city, with a fourth planning to open in the spring of 2019. Marlborough is about to become a destination for craft beer fans throughout the state.

That is intentional, said Meredith Harris, executive director of the Marlborough Economic Development Corp. Last year, the corporation took out advertisements in beer magazines, offering incentives in the form of small business loans and help with permitting, to try to attract a brewery or two to downtown."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180908/beer-entrepreneurs-take-liking-to-marlborough

"Massachusetts has received millions of dollars in federal funding to bolster election security, but most of it will not be spent until after the November election. 

The Bay State has received $7.9 million from the federal government, which election officials plan to spend on voting equipment, voter registration systems and cybersecurity, according to documents shared with Wicked Local. About 81 percent of the money, however, will be spent after the upcoming midterm election. 

State officials, nonetheless, say the federal dollars -- while helpful -- are not vital to running a safe and accurate election. 

“We were already spending money and resources from our existing budget on cybersecurity, so we were not dependent on the federal funding for 2018,” wrote Debra O’Malley, spokeswoman for Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin’s office. “This additional funding will be used to add to our existing preparations and for future elections.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180908/state-to-spend-millions-on-election-security---after-november

MA election security improvements scheduled for after November

FTC Consumer Alerts: It’s National Preparedness Month - Time to Make a Plan

It's National Preparedness Month: Make a plan by Colleen Tressler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Extreme weather and natural disasters can occur with little warning. This year's floods and wildfires are proof of that. Are you ready to leave your home at a moment's notice?  You can reduce your anxiety about these scary events by making sure you are prepared if and when they happen. September is National Preparedness Month and a good time to get your family, pets, and property ready. You can, for example: Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/09/its-national-preparedness-month-make-plan?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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