Franklin Public School District: Newsletter for October 2021

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Franklin Public Schools District Newsletter October 2021 Food Services District Calendar School Committee Transportation 21-22 School Calendar Back to School Welcome back! We are excited to have our students engaged in full-time and in-person instruction. Additionally, our teachers have continued to engage in their professional development opportunities and are enjoying connecting with their students. Our Back to School Health and Safety Plan has been essential in ensuring our faculty and staff are able to prioritize student safety and learning. Access the latest information on FPS Health and Safety Practices on our Back to School Website. Franklin Middle Schools Announces Virtual Visiting Author Aisha Saeed Aisha Saeed is a New York Times Best selling author. Her heritage and experience as a second grade teacher help inform her approach to writing. Growing up, Aisha hardly encountered literature that represented different cultures. As an author, Aisha utilizes our human connection to take her readers on an informative and culturally diverse journey. Ms. Saeed's work also allows a window into experiences our students may not otherwise encounter. "As a child, I never saw books featuring children who looked like me as the heroes of their own stories, and it is a moving experience now to have the opportunity to give children the opportunity to see themselves in print." - Aisha Saeed Pick up one of Aisha's books and start prepping for her visit today! Oct. 29 - Stop Drop and Read Day Oct. 29-30 - Book Fair at Barnes and Noble Bellingham Virtual Visits Nov.16 - HMMS Visit Nov.17 ASMS Visit & Evening Family Event Nov.18 RMS Visit Learn more about Aisha's books here! Food Services and Supply Chain Acknowledgement Due to disruptions in the supply chain, Franklin's school nutrition program, like many programs across the state and the nation, are struggling to secure all food and supply items. This is due to product shortages, discontinued items, price increases, distributor cancellations, delayed or cancelled deliveries, and staffing shortages. Our Food Services Department is working very hard to ensure healthy, nutritious, and appealing free school meals are served every school day and they are making adjustments as needed. We appreciate everyone's flexibility and understanding. This Safety Presentation breaks down what FPS is doing to keep our students safe physically, mentally and emotionally. The Franklin High School Theatre Company presents MAMMA MIA! Friday, November 12th @ 7pm Saturday, November 13th @ 2pm and 7pm Tickets: $10 for Student/Staff of FPS (shown with valid FPS ID) $15 for Adults When Worlds Collide: Panther Football Coach recognized by New England Patriots Congratulations to FHS Football Coach Bain on being named New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. Hall of Fame linebacker Andre Tippett met with the team and presented a $1,000 donation from the Patriots Foundation to use towards their football program. Check out their segment on Patriots All Access! FHS Patriots All Access Segment We're looking forward to a great school year with our FPS Families, Faculty, Staff and the entire Franklin Community! Franklin Public Schools www.franklinps.net

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Franklin Food Pantry: Time for a nibble!

Meet Marsha

Meet Marsha We are excited to welcome Marsha Tait as our new Fund Development Director! Marsha comes to us with extensive fund development experience including most recently serving as Executive Director of LITERACYCNY, a community-based adult literacy organization in Central New York that provides instructional services to adults with limited English proficiency and literacy skills. Marsha has over 26 years of experience as a nonprofit executive in staff and Board positions with local, state and national organizations. In 2018, the CNY Business Journal News Network named her the Nonprofit Executive of the Year. We sat down with Marsha to get to know her better and learn more about her plans for The Pantry! Why did you join the Franklin Food Pantry? When I moved to Franklin in November 2020, it was during the height of the Pandemic. I spent a lot of time sitting in a chair and looking out the window and wondering what was next for me. In February, I started to do some networking and Greg Safford of Safford Insurance suggested I talk to the Downtown Partnership and Tina Powderly (Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry.) Tina asked me to join the Food Pantry's Fund Development Committee. I also volunteer for the Franklin Nonprofit Network and found my way to the steering committee. When the Food Pantry's Fund Development Director position became available, Tina reached out to me to see if I was interested. I was! For me raising funds to help fight food insecurity is a good evolution from my work in adult literacy. Before someone can learn to read, they need to have their basic needs covered... stable food, clothing, and a place to live.  It's interesting to learn about such an important human service field while using the skills I developed in my previous positions.  What do you hope to accomplish? I hope to lend my skills and experiences to help the Food Pantry during this period of growth and transition. I'm very excited about the capital campaign and about the process of selecting a new building: managing the campaign, and raising the money for the next chapter. Why, that's just fun!!    What do you like to do in your spare time? I moved to Franklin to be closer to my family. We are enjoying all the fall activities like apple picking and decorating with pumpkins. I love spending time with my two-year old grand-daughter and I have discovered a latent talent for toddler arts and crafts!  I also have a Cavachon named Lily Bean who was my constant companion during the pandemic and we all enjoy spending time with her. When I'm not with my family, I am an avid reader of fiction.  I LOVE Halloween and favorite past costumes include literary characters like Professor McGonagall and Cruella Deville. What do you like about Franklin so far? I enjoyed going to the Farmers Market this summer and the Harvest Fair. Every person I have met or encountered as been very warm and friendly! Photos: Charlie Marie with Lily Bean Courtney Shimer, Marsha, Charlie and Todd Shanks at the Big Apple Want to help support the Pantry? Please don't hesitate to reach out to Marsha! Contact Marsha! View this email as a webpage.

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Newsletter updates from Senate President Karen Spilka

Senate President Karen Spilka (@KarenSpilka)

"In case you missed it: my latest newsletter, covering our Victory for MetroWest Toll Payers, Voting Rights, Intergenerational Care, Paid Emergency Sick Leave, and more!"

Newsletter link -> https://t.co/ws5c6GJKrd 

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Newsletter updates from Senate President Karen Spilka

Senator Rausch to Host Senior Coffee Hour - Oct 25

SENATOR RAUSCH TO HOST VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR FOR SENIORS 

Seniors are invited for a coffee over Zoom to discuss life  

during the COVID-19 pandemic and current issues on Beacon Hill  

 

Boston, MA – Senator Becca Rausch will host a Virtual Coffee Hour reserved exclusively for seniors of the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District on Monday, October 25th from 10 to 11 AM. During this time, constituents are welcome to share their questions and opinions on state issues with the Senator and her Beacon Hill team. To comply with public health precautions during the pandemic, the virtual conversation will take place over Zoom. Seniors can join the event either via phone or webcam.  

 

"This pandemic has been a difficult time for all of us, but particularly our seniors," said Senator Rausch. "Hearing directly from my constituents is the best way to check on our community members during these difficult times and inform my legislative work in this new legislative session."  

To register for the event, seniors can can access https://tinyurl.com/octobercoffee2021 on an internet browser, email becca.rausch@masenate.gov, or call 617-722-1555 by Friday, October 22nd.  

Senator Becca Rausch represents the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District, comprised of Attleboro, Franklin, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Sherborn, Wayland, Wellesley, and Wrentham. Senator Rausch serves as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment, National Resources, and Agriculture and the Senate Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. 

Senator Rausch to Host Senior Coffee Hour - Oct 25

Franklin, MA: Candidate Forum - Oct 14, 2021

The video recording from Candidates Forum held on Thursday, Oct 14, 2021 in preparation for the town election scheduled for Nov 2, 2021.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB89b9B28CE

Franklin's Event Outlook: Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2021

A variety of events to take part in this weekend. Only a couple more Farmers Markets as the season winds down but the Pumpkin Patch is ready, and THE BLACK BOX has Mary Poppins on the schedule for 3 performance this weekend. Saturday can get you moving with the cleanup at DelCarte, and the rummage sale at Franklin Federated Church. Sunday you can check out the Cornhole Tournament with the Odd Fellows Club.

 
Friday, October 15
2:00pm - Farmers Market
3:00pm - Pumpkin Patch
3:30pm - Kids craft activity by Library Youth Services
7:30pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

Saturday, October 16
9:00am - Annual Rummage Sale
9:00am - Earth Day cleanup
10:00am - Pumpkin Patch
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins
7:30pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

Sunday, October 17
10:00am - Pumpkin Patch
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Cornhole Tournament

2:00pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

Franklin 5K Turkey Trot Returns to In-Person Race - Nov 25, 2021

The Franklin Food Pantry is pleased to announce that the annual Franklin Turkey Trot is back in-person on Thanksgiving, November 25, 2021 at 8:00 am and is celebrating its ten year anniversary! The 5K starts at 91 Jordan Road, Franklin, MA and follows a lollipop route in a local neighborhood.

The $20 early bird registration fee is effective through October 18 and then increases to $25. The registration fee goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help feed those in need. Participants can register online here. Due to COVID restrictions, the Franklin Food Pantry will not be able to accept food donations instead of the fee. Thank you for understanding this change in policy. Runners can also purchase a t-shirt directly from the registration page to commemorate their experience.

“In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Pantry has shifted its distribution model to meet our neighbors’ changing needs for food and services. This month, we are moving to a hybrid distribution model, offering both in-person and drive-up distribution. We have added home delivery and mobile pantries to reach our neighbors who cannot come to us and increased office hours to assist neighbors who may need more than food,” said Tina Powderly, Executive Director for the Franklin Food Pantry. “We are so grateful for the continued tradition of the Franklin Turkey Trot to help fund our many services. These programs help us provide hunger relief to our community, especially during these
challenging times.”

There are also several opportunities for local businesses to sponsor the race. Funds received from sponsorships are used to cover costs associated with the event, including the race registration company, timing technology, insurance, and security details. 

Funds raised above our expenses go directly to support the Franklin Food Pantry. Interested sponsors should contact Laura Often at loften@franklinfoodpantry.org or Krystal Whitmore at franklinturkeytrot@gmail.com.

Thank you to our current 2021 Sponsors**:

Platinum: b.Luxe, The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints, MyFm Media, Starr Glick Orthodontics, and Terrazza
 
Gold: Accurate Baker Elman, Capstan Atlantic, DDR Contracting, Fenton Financial, La Cantina Winery, Middlesex Bank, Mount Street Farm, Paul A. Longobardi & Son’s Trucking and Vet Med Pet Supplies

Silver: Citizens Bank, Eagle Stainless Tube, Franklin Nutrition, Franklin Matters, Law Offices of Roche and Roche, P.C, LemonTree, Paula McNulty, Safford Insurance, Simons Furniture Vendetti Motors and Xpressions

Friends: The Campbell Family, Bob Donahue, Molly Bradosky, The Fitzgerald Family, LDS Church 1st and 2nd Wards, KW Premier Properties, The Lobo Family, The Morandi Family, Kathleen O’Neill, Pool Pals, Mike and Maureen Sabolinski, and The Shimer, Shanks and Tait Family.

“I’d also like to thank Race Director Krystal Whitmore and our Sponsorship volunteer, Kim Cooper. We are fortunate to have an incredibly hard-working group of dedicated volunteers, led by Krystal, to make this event come to life,” said Powderly. “Krystal organizes church members, high school students, and her own family to plan and work the event, while Kim works tirelessly to secure local businesses to cover the associated costs. The Turkey Trot is an amazing amount of work, and we could not hold this incredible community tradition without them.”

 **Sponsors as of October 11, 2021

Registration link -> https://raceroster.com/events/2021/51698/franklin-turkey-trot-5k

Race web page for info on the race, course, etc. ->   http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org/

About the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,000 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. As a private, nonprofit organization, we depend on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and other strategic partners. We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs. Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck. Other programs include home delivery, Weekend Backpack Program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantry, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 43 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140 across from the Franklin Fire Station. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.

The pack is off and running in the 2019 Franklin 5K Turkey Trot

FHS field hockey and volleyball teams post wins vs. Attleboro on Thursday

Via @HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Oct 14, 2021 

 
Field Hockey = Attleboro @ Franklin

• Great Day today for Franklin Field Hockey: Varsity wins 8-1 over Attleboro … JV 1 wins 7-0 over Attleboro & JV 2 ties Mansfield 1-1…. #makeithappen    https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1448842602627874820
• 8-1 W vs Attleboro!! Shaw D Top hat trick (3G/1A)….Haley W Top hat trick (3G/1A)…Kaitlyn C 2G/2A…Emily C 1A…Kendall J 1A… 3 Saves for Megan S in goal…#proudcoach #makeithappen    https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1448844471379144704

Volleyball = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final

• Senior Night Tonight!!! Let’s pack the gym to celebrate Brigid, Cailyn, Delaney, and Lindsey  Game time: 5:00PM   https://twitter.com/Franklin_VBall/status/1448617936898465794
• Congrats to @Franklin_VBall on great win on senior night!! To their 4 seniors.... way to go!! Can't wait for next game :-)   https://twitter.com/FHSCoachSandy/status/1448773841761849351

Senior Night Tonight!!! Let’s pack the gym to celebrate Brigid, Cailyn, Delaney, and Lindsey

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-14-21/

Panther News: Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 (video)

On this week's Panther News, check out reporter @GraceTucceri's recap of the Homecoming Dance! 

@FHSPantherbook   @FranklinHS    https://youtu.be/W0QcdY8E1Ho via  @YouTube

Shared via Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1446158360269754369

FHS Unified Basketball schedules Community Game vs. Franklin Police & Fire as fund raiser for Food Pantry

"Unified For Our Community Game vs  @FranklinMAfire  &  @franklinpolice  to support  @FranklinFoodPan    10/18 6pm. 

All are welcome!   @RattleCity

 

Want to help? Donate here - https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=34&cfifid=231"

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinUnified/status/1448384868665200641

FHS Unified Basketball schedules Community Game vs. Franklin Police & Fire as fund raiser for Food Pantry

7 School Committee candidates meet & greet - Oct 20 at Franklin Nutrition

"Save the date! 10/20 5:30-7:30 PM 

This is a great opportunity to meet several School Committee candidates, while also supporting a local business. This event is open to the public, so bring your friends and family too! "

 

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/dnkdmZy2bY

7 School Committee candidates meet & greet - Oct 20 at Franklin Nutrition