Sunday, October 18, 2020

FPS Voice: Learn more about the new 8th Grade Civics Curriculum (audio)

FPS Voice:

Our Middle School curriculum now includes the important subjects of the United States and Massachusetts Government & Civic Life.  We talked with Jeff Anthony and Jonathan Mello, 8th-grade teachers from Annie Sullivan Middle School, about the topics covered, their approach in the classroom, and how they are connecting their lessons to what is happening today.

 

 

 

FPS Voice: Learn more about the new 8th Grade Civics Curriculum (audio)
FPS Voice: Learn more about the new 8th Grade Civics Curriculum (audio)

 

Live Events – Online

We are – LIVE! Online!  by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 10/18/2020
 
Our Franklin●TV channels are all streaming live in HD – online, anytime. Finding the channel you want is also easy. In a Google search we are always the first listing – Numero Uno!

You can watch our live sports on our Franklin Pride school channel, on Comcast 96 or Verizon 28. We are now streaming our three channels online in high definition.

How can you find our live streams? Visit our Franklin●TV website.

Click on the channel you want. Easy-peasy!

We will also post our games for Video-on-Demand replays.   Click on “Past Shows”. Video on Demand postings may take a week or so after a live event.

And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm
And, thank you for watching. 
 

Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation Sub Committee Meeting - Oct 28, 2020


Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation 

Sub Committee Meeting

Wednesday, October 28, 2020  -  6:30 PM


Complete Superintendent’s Evaluation

 

Virtual Meeting (Links in agenda) 

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/adhocsuptevalsub_com_agenda_-_10-28-20.pdf


Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation Sub Committee Meeting - Oct 28, 2020
Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation Sub Committee Meeting - Oct 28, 2020

Franklin Interact presents ... Monster Dash!

Franklin Interact is proud to announce that we will be holding a Monster Dash! Information is listed below: 

October 30, 2020 - 5:30 PM at Timeless Crossfit (90 Hayward Street Franklin MA) 

Please bring the following:  
• Mask (Required)
• Yoga mat
• Costume
 
 
 

 

Governor's budget "cuts the amount of K-12 school funding"

From CommonWealth Magazine we share an article of interest for Franklin:

THE UNVEILING of Gov. Charlie Baker’s revised fiscal year 2021 budget raised eyebrows. Some called it a “miracle budget” because he proposed a balanced budget without large-scale cuts and — notably — without raising taxes.

To be clear, raising taxes on families and businesses already facing financial hardship is not the right thing to do — on this point, we agree with the governor.

Where we disagree is the idea that the state can get through this storm without raising any taxes. The wealthiest households and large, profitable corporations should be paying more taxes to support communities in this time of dire need.

We commend the administration for some proposals, like delaying the state charitable deduction, and for its overall budget-balancing prowess. However, there are many areas where this budget falls short of our communities’ needs.

.......

The prime example is K-12 school funding. A new law, the Student Opportunity Act, recognized the need to dramatically increase state support for students in low-income families, English Language Learners, and those receiving special education.

Not only does the governor’s new budget delay the Student Opportunity Act’s implementation, it also cuts the amount of K-12 school funding from his January proposal by $195.5 million. (The slight increase in his budget compared with last year accounts only for inflation and normal enrollment growth.) The pain of these cuts will fall hardest on our students, particularly from Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities, which the new law was intended to support.

On top of these challenges, schools are trying to retrofit buildings for safe ventilation, ensure all students have access to online learning, and support children facing trauma. Federal relief will cover some of these unexpected costs, but that relief is insufficient, often restrictive, and contingent upon a mercurial Congress.

Continue reading the article online
 
Links to the Governor's updated budget can be found online
 


Chapter 70 Unrestricted Gen'l Gov't Aid
FY 2021 - January 2020 5,479,534,540 1,160,218,724
FY 2021 - October 2020
5,283,651,632
1,128,617,436
Difference -195,882,908 -31,601,288 

In the News: "the statewide rate of average daily cases is also in the red"

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

"The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 550 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 139,903.

There were 12,395 new molecular tests conducted, with an approximately 4.44% daily positive rate. This marks the second straight day the daily positivity rate is above 4%.

State health officials also confirmed 21 new COVID-19-related deaths across Massachusetts, bringing the state’s confirmed coronavirus death toll to 9,503."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
 
 
In the News: "the statewide rate of average daily cases is also in the red"
In the News: "the statewide rate of average daily cases is also in the red"

Weekly Community report

 
And yes, in a small way, Franklin is contributing to these numbers...
 
Franklin is contributing to these numbers
Franklin is contributing to these numbers

 

Franklin Senior Center: Medicare Update with SHINE - Oct 19 - 2:00 PM

During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15th-December 7th), you will have a chance to change your plans for next year. 

SHINE's certified Medicare counselors can help you understand your plan changes, as well as other options you may have. 

For the link to join, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov.


Franklin Senior Center: Medicare Update with SHINE - Oct 19 - 2:00 PM
Franklin Senior Center: Medicare Update with SHINE - Oct 19 - 2:00 PM