Monday, February 11, 2019

Franklin SEPAC: Autism & Creating a Fulfilling Life for the Family and Child with Special Needs

Autism & Creating a Fulfilling Life for the Family and Child with Special Needs

Join us as we welcome author, journalist, public speaker and special needs parent Susan Senator. Susan is the mother of three boys, the oldest of whom has severe autism. Using her experiences and speaking from the heart, Susan speaks about the impact that autism has had on her family. 

She has authored books including: Making Peace with Autism, Autism Adulthood, and The Autism Mom's Survival Guide. Susan speaks around the country and maintains a blog and website, www.susansenator.com.

When: Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 PM
Where: Third floor Training Room of the Franklin Municipal Building, 255 East Central Street, Franklin, MA.

This event is free and open to the public.

If you have any suggestions for workshops or social events for the kids, please send us an email at franklinsepac@gmail.com .

WWW.FRANKLINSEPAC.ORG


Franklin SEPAC: Autism & Creating a Fulfilling Life for the Family and Child with Special Needs
Franklin SEPAC: Autism & Creating a Fulfilling
Life for the Family and Child with Special Needs

Last Day of the Fundraiser. Help FHS DECA meet their goal



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Franklin High School DECA
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Sunday, February 10, 2019

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 12, 2019

The meeting was rescheduled to Feb 19 due to the snowy weather Tuesday evening


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. Dementia Friendly Community – Maggie Gundersen & Karen Alves
b. Homework Update – Dr. Joyce Edwards & Homework Study Group Representatives

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Approval of Amego (Private Special Education School)
I recommend the appointment of Paula Marano, Interim Director of Student Services, as the Committee’s designee to review Amego’s application and bring a recommendation to the School Committee.
b. Policy – First Reading
I recommend approval to move Policy DGA – Authorized Payroll Signatures to a second reading at the next meeting as discussed.

4. Discussion Only Items
a. FY20 Budget Discussion
b. BICO Quarterly Update
c. Revised 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 January 22, 2019 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
b. HMMS Donation
I recommend acceptance of the donation of exercise balls, fish bowls and various items valued at approximately $500.00 from Adam Jacoby, Interactions Company for Horace Mann Middle School as detailed.
c. JFK PCC Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,049.83 from the JFK PCC for Supplemental Supplies at JF Kennedy as detailed.
d. BJ’s Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $430.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for district wide in-house enrichment as detailed.
e. Athletics Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $844.02 from All-American Publishing for in-house enrichment for FHS Athletics Dept. as detailed.
f. Franklin Music Parents Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $4,268.00 from Franklin music parents for in-house enrichment for the FPS Music Department as detailed.
g. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,000.00 from the DT PCC for field trips as detailed.
h. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,719.80 from Lifetouch for in-house enrichment at FHS as detailed.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence 
– Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Executive Session
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA/RN unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.
12. Adjournment

The agenda PDF can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/scagenda_2-12-19.pdf

Documents released for the agenda can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-12-2019-school-committee-packet-documents

screen shot of budget presentation at Jan 22 meeting
screen shot of budget presentation at Jan 22 meeting


FHS Indoor Track - individual results from Hockomock Championship meet

Via HockomockSports and Athletic.netwe share the results of the FHS Indoor Track team at the Hockomcok Championships, Feb 9, 2019

** Indoor Track (@ Reggie Lewis Center) = Hockomock League Championships, 8:30 AM
Boys take 2nd and girls 4th in the Championship meet

Varsity - Mens
1. Mansfield 90
2. Franklin 68
3. Stoughton 59
4. Sharon 57
5. North Attleboro 51
6. Milford 43.5
7. King Philip 43
8. Oliver Ames 30
9. Attleboro 26.5
10. Taunton 21
11. Foxboro 13
12. Canton 5


Varsity - Womens
1. Mansfield 92
2. North Attleboro 84
3. Taunton 68
4. Franklin 65
5. Sharon 60
6. Milford 52
7. King Philip 22
7. Oliver Ames 22
9. Foxboro 17
10. Stoughton 9
10. Canton 9
12. Attleboro 7



Franklin's individual performance results for the Indoor Track meet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R4sGADnZDQzzpMrD4Xoxn7No0xBDJNBB/view?usp=sharing



FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

FHS Gymnastics results - Saturday, Feb 9

Via HockomockSports and Twitterwe share the results of the FHS gymnastics team on Saturday, Feb 9, 2019


** Gymnastics = Hock Meet @ Metro South, 3:30


Floor Exercise (All-Around)
1. Lily Goulding, Mansfield – 9.50
T5. Lauren Picanzi, Oliver Ames – 9.05
T5. Kaleigh DeMarco, North Attleboro – 9.05
T5. Kate Rudolph, Franklin – 9.05

Floor Exercise (Specialist)
1. Jackie Costello, Mansfield – 9.35
T5. Caroline Woelfel, Franklin – 8.85
T5. Paige Moore, North Attleboro – 8.85

Bars (Specialist)
1. Kira Goldman, Mansfield – 9.50
5. Sadie Rondeau, Franklin – 8.50

Vault (All-Around)
1. Erin Hurley, Mansfield – 9.70
4. Emma Owens, Franklin – 9.20


For the listing published by HockomockSports,com
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-gymnastics-meet-2019-results/


FHS gymnasts
FHS gymnasts

FHS wrestling take Sectional Championships; girls hockey post win over Stoughton

Via HockomockSports and Twitterwe share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Feb 9, 2019


** Girls Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Stoughton, 3 – Final



** Wrestling = D1 Central Sectionals (@ Newton South), 10:00 AM
FHS takes 1st place in Sectional

Panther Wrestling - Sectional CHAMPIONS!!! Both Carlucci’s, Sauer, Difilippo, Sackley and Leofanti took first. MacLean and Downing 2nd. Nawn and Fracassa took 3rd. Jacoby 4th. #PantherPride
Panther Wrestling - Sectional CHAMPIONS!!! Both Carlucci’s, Sauer, Difilippo, Sackley and Leofanti took first. MacLean and Downing 2nd. Nawn and Fracassa took 3rd. Jacoby 4th. #PantherPride


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-09-19/

ArtWeek applications close Feb 22

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Be part of ArtWeek 2019!
Application deadline is Feb. 22!

ArtWeek applications close Feb 22
ArtWeek is a 10-day festival, April 26 - May 5, 2019, featuring unique and unexpected arts and cultural experiences that are participatory, interactive, or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process. 

Anyone can host a Franklin ArtWeek event...and while the venue has to be in Franklin, the hosting organization does not!  


Successful events are often partnerships between artists and venues, such as a theater or dance performance in a restaurant, or an art workshop in a retail space. We are happy to help you find a partner for your ArtWeek event, which is a great way to promote your business to the community!


 
ArtWeek applications close Feb 22

So let's talk money...

ArtWeek events must be open to the public (though you can limit the number of attendees through ticket sales or other means), but they don't have to be free. All events must be under $50, and you keep all revenue. Want to host a free event? Well, that's certainly encouraged too! 
There is no cost for you to participate in ArtWeek, and the ArtWeek organization will help promote your business and event for FREE!
Learn More
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Ready to participate? If so, follow the link below to apply directly to ArtWeek for your event to be part of the fun! It's a short form and easy to fill out – we promise! The deadline is Feb. 22. Be sure to let us know if you're hosting an event, so that we can add you to our special ArtWeek Franklin printed calendar. We can't wait! Still have questions?

Visit ArtWeek's FAQ's for more info, or email us.                          


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