Franklin High School: Important Information and Dates for October to December 2022

Franklin High School News: Important Information and Dates

October - December

 

Oct 15       PSAT's at FHS for the class of 2024; 7:30 am to 12:30 pm-- register your Junior HERE until 9/23/22

Oct 19       Theater II presents Cabaret: Too Much Light Makes the Baby go Blind  7PM in the FHS Auditorium Tickets $5 for students, $10 for Adults

Oct 20      Theater II presents Cabaret: Too Much Light Makes the Baby go Blind  7PM in the FHS Auditorium Tickets $5 for students, $10 for Adults

Oct 21       Homecoming Football Game VS Attleboro at 7 pm on FHS Pisini Field

Oct 22      Homecoming Dance at 7 PM in the FHS Gym; click to buy tickets; proceeds go to a Breast Cancer charity

Oct 28      Half Day of School; dismissal at 10:55 AM

Nov 8       No School PDD Day/Election Day

Nov 9       Half Day-Parent Conferences in person during the afternoon and evening; dismissal at 10:55 AM

Nov 10     Half Day-Parent Conferences - virtual only; dismissal at 10:55 AM

Nov 11      No School - Veteran's Day

Nov 11      FHS Theater Co presents: Cinderella 7 PM in the FHS Auditorium

Nov 12     FHS Theater Co presents: Cinderella 2 PM in the FHS Auditorium

Nov 15     TriM Induction Ceremony and Chamber Concert @ 7PM FHS Auditorium

Nov 18     FHS Theater Co presents: Cinderella 7 PM in the FHS Auditorium

Nov 19     FHS Theater Co presents: Cinderella 7 PM in the FHS Auditorium

Nov 23 through 25 No School -Thanksgiving Break

Dec 6       FHS Chorus and Orchestra Concert @ 7PM in the FHS Auditorium (snow date 12/9)

Dec 7       Half Day of School; dismissal at 10:55 AM; no lunch served

Dec 8       FHS Band Concert @ 7 PM in the FHS Auditorium (Snow Date 12/9)

 

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Shared from Franklin High School -> https://www.franklinps.net/fhs/news/school-news-important-information-and-dates

Franklin High School: Important Information and Dates for October to December 2022

Medication take back day at SAFE Coalition - Oct 29

"ITS BAAAAAACK! 

Let’s get those medications out of your house and DISPOSED OF PROPERLY!"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CjqilL_OgKz/

Medication take back day at the SAFE Coalition - Oct 29

"the global water cycle ... how human water use affects where water is stored, how it moves, and how clean it is"

Daniel Moser (@_dmoser) tweeted on Fri, Oct 14, 2022:

🌊The new Water Cycle🌊

Although people have long siphoned water from groundwater and diverted rivers into farm fields and industrial plants, this new diagram is the first time humans have been included in what was presented until now as a "natural" cycle by @USGS 👇👇 

https://t.co/ABJobxNRQ6

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/_dmoser/status/1580930320701919232

Check out additional diagrams directly from USGS -> https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/water-cycle-diagrams

The updated water cycle

Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting Oct 11, 2022 (audio recording)

FM #862 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 862 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022. The meeting was conducted in the Council Chambers with one member remote so a roll call vote was recorded every time where needed. 

School Committee Chair Denise Spencer opens the meeting at 7:00 PM. 

Key items on the agenda

Legislator of the Year Award presented by MASC to Senator Becca Rausch

Improvement plan presentations and discussion for 

• Middle schools (Horace Mann, Remington, & Annie Sullivan)

• Franklin High School

MASC resolutions reviewed & voted on as amended

Creation of a Redistricting Advisory Council approved

The show notes contain a link to the full agenda and to my notes & photos captured via Twitter during the meeting. 

The recording runs about three hours, thirty minutes, so let’s listen to the Franklin School Committee on Oct 11, 2022. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-862-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-10-11-22

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School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 

Meeting agenda doc 

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_10-11-22.pdf

 

Meeting packet folder

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-11-2022-school-committee-meeting-packet

 

My notes captured via Twitter and compiled into one PDF doc ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DF-bRWLpEwNeNeWGFvngIjQYWtSnn8Ov/view?usp=sharing

Photos from the meeting (mostly screen shots of the presentations not yet posted to the packet folder)  https://photos.app.goo.gl/SMsQcCJmzJFKzqwNA 

YouTube video replay for this meeting ->   https://youtu.be/Aj7BugMBAQg

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

 

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Legislator of the Year Award presented by MASC to Senator Becca Rausch

Franklin's Event Outlook: Oct 14, 2022 to Oct 20, 2022

The leaves maybe turning color and starting to fall but the community calendar is filling up with activities, performances, and interesting things to do. Something is happening everyday this weekend and pretty much right through to next Thursday. On the stage front, from The Sound of Music to The Importance of Being Ernest, #artshappenhere in Franklin

Events subject to change. Check the interactive calendar for additional details ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

Friday, October 14 

4:30pm - Papalias Pizza (Wood-Fired mobile pizza truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

5:30pm - Scott Damgaard (Solo acoustic guitarist) (67 Degrees Brewery)

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

2:00pm - Farmers Market  (Town Common)

2:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music)  (Town Common)

2:30pm - Installation Ceremony - Dean President & Chancellor (Dean College)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

6:00pm - Sioo (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - FPAC presents The Sound of Music (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, October 15

Dean College Homecoming Weekend

5:30pm -  Northeast Groove (67 Degrees Brewery)

9:00am - Friends of the Poor Walk - St VdP (Town Common)

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

10:00am - Touch a Truck (DPW Way)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

11:00am - Fall Foliage Hike (Rail Trail Cmte - SNETT, Grove St)

11:00am - Diwali Celebration (Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School)

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

4:00pm - AK Cody (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - FPAC presents The Sound of Music (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, October 16

Dean College Homecoming Weekend

8:30am - Ladybug 5K (Kennedy Elementary School)

10:00am - Howl-o-Ween Dog Costume Party (Dacey Fields)

12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

12:00pm - Caribbean Press (67 Degrees Brewery)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm - FPAC presents The Sound of Music (THE BLACK BOX)

Monday, October 17

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

6:00pm - Rising Star Cabaret auditions (THE BLACK BOX)

Tuesday, October 18

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

Wednesday, October 19

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

3:00pm - Franklin Health Fair (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

Thursday, October 20

8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Senior Center)

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Recreation)

3:00pm - Mass Cultural Council Meeting (Downtown Franklin)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal)

6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node (virtual meeting)

7:30pm - The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People” (Dean College)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

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

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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 Art Association Opening Reception at Escape Into Fiction - Nov 10

The Franklin Art Association will hold an Opening Reception at Escape into Fiction on Thursday, November 10 at 7 PM. 

Franklin Art Association Opening Reception at Escape Into Fiction - Nov 10

State Representative Jeff Roy spreads message of unity and hope (video)

A few weeks ago, Rep. Roy delivered remarks at Franklin’s 9/11 anniversary commemoration. He spoke of unity, hope, and coming together as one (e pluribus union). The theme is important in these times of divisiveness and chaos.

Indeed, in times of challenge, Americans are at their best when move forward together as one. Jeff urged those in attendance to be beacons of light so that others may see the good works.

You can view the remarks by clicking here or on the image below.

Shared from Rep Roy's newsletter. You can find the full set of contents at this link ->

https://mailchi.mp/978177392da5/march-2021-newsletter-7285233?e=6ead984465

FHS field hockey tops KP on Thursday 6-3

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, October 13, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Field Hockey = Franklin, 6 @ King Philip, 3 – Final 

– Franklin’s Haley Wernig scored a pair of second quarter goals inside a five minute span to give the Panthers some breathing room and Kaitlyn Carney’s third quarter tally added key insurance as Franklin survived a tough test from King Philip. The teams traded goals in the first quarter with Payten Crandall’s first goal of the game giving the visitors the lead. Wernig scored twice in the second to take the lead again before KP got one back, cutting the Panthers’ lead to 3-2 at half. Carney scored the lone goal of the third to make it 4-2, and Crandall’s second of the game late in the fourth pushed it to 5-2. KP pulled one back but Franklin once again responded with a goal with just over two minutes to play from Chloe Essam. Leah Santoro, Makenzie McDevitt and Lauren Barriero each had a goal for the Warriors. Devon Barry made six saves in net for Franklin while Haley Bright turned away nine shots for KP.

Volleyball = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 3 – Final 

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the match recap:

"When the teams met for the first time, just three games into the new season, Franklin earned a three-set sweep on its home court in a match that was much closer than its overall final score (two of the sets went beyond 25 points). King Philip hosted the second meeting on Thursday night at the Wooden Gym and the opening set was just as competitive.

The Warriors were able to pull out the first set this time around, winning it 27-25, and KP carried the momentum into a 3-0 (27-25, 25-16, 25-19) sweep, a 12th straight win, and a split of the season series.

“I think that for us it was huge,” KP coach Kristen Geuss explained. “I think it gave us a little boost of confidence going into the second set. That first set could’ve gone either way, much like the first time we played them. Just having a win gets us going even more and that momentum takes us into the next set.”

Continue reading the match recap

https://hockomocksports.com/kp-sweeps-back-beats-franklin-in-first-place-showdown/

For a Photo Gallery from this match

https://hockomocksports.com/kp-sweeps-back-beats-franklin-in-first-place-showdown/

For the other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-13-22/

FHS Panthers

FHS Football Gridiron: Letter to Fans from Coach Bain

FHSFootballGridiron (@fhs_gridiron) tweeted on Mon, Oct 10, 2022:

"Open letter from our coach to our fans. 

Panther fans rock!! https://t.co/gKb0GLUVkY"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhs_gridiron/status/1579531676077916160

Open letter from our coach to our fans

Town of Franklin, MA: DelCarte Fall Gathering scheduled for Oct 22

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted on Wed, Oct 12, 2022:

"Franklin's Conservation Commission invites you to attend the DelCarte Fall Gathering 10/22 from 9 AM - 12 PM. 

Activities include pumpkin painting, a Woods Walk, a meet and greet with Soil and Wetland Scientists, and more! 

https://t.co/MT8xQxw3ny"

Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/Q63NyBy6N7

Town of Franklin, MA: DelCarte Fall Gathering scheduled for Oct 22

Franklin High School gymnastics fund raising with Car Wash on Saturday, Oct 15

"The FHS Gymnastics team is back!!! Come support them this Saturday Oct 15th from 9-12!! 

Handstands, flips and cartwheels are possible for the biggest tippers!!! 

Thank you too our loyal customers for your support to us and your community!!"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CjqT9tirBDn

Franklin High School gymnastics fund raising with Car Wash on Saturday, Oct 15

Hockomock Area YMCA schedules Spooky Games Oct 21

Hockomock Area YMCA (@HockomockYMCA) tweeted on Tue, Oct 11, 2022:

"Come join us for Spooky Games!  Friday, October 21st from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM  

For those who need a sensory-friendly environment, please arrive at 6:00pm. 

Branches in Foxboro, Franklin & North Attleboro. This year's theme is Encanto-Enchanted YMCA. https://t.co/LNRmrI4K8E"

Shared from Twitter ->   https://twitter.com/HockomockYMCA/status/1579985437740802048

Hockomock Area YMCA schedules spooky games Oct 21

"commitments and authorizations under state law that are not fully kept by the Commonwealth"

"THE STATE HAS a $1.2 billion shortfall in aid promised to cities, towns, and school districts, Auditor Suzanne Bump concluded in a report released Thursday. 

The report looked at several major categories of state aid and identified $711.4 million in unfunded mandates related to school aid; $448.3 million related to school transportation; and $103.3 million in government aid, mainly related to the Community Preservation Act. 

“The state should be accountable to fulfill its funding obligations to cities and towns,” Bump said in an interview. “These are mandates that have long been on the books, and it just seems it’s easier to focus on the new and forget about the old.” 

State law prohibits unfunded mandates, requiring the Legislature to fund anything it requires cities and towns to do. But practically, lawmakers have often ignored those obligations. For example, they regularly appropriate only a portion of mandated expenses for school transportation.  

“Insufficient state appropriations or allocations have left programs underfunded, and some programs have seen financial obligations completely ignored despite a commitment under law,” the report says. "

Continue reading the CommonWealth Magazine article online ->

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/auditor-identifies-1-2-billion-in-unfunded-mandates/

Read your copy of the report online ->  https://www.mass.gov/report/fulfilling-the-promise-of-local-aid-by-strengthening-state-local-partnerships

or download the PDF version -> https://www.mass.gov/doc/report-fulfilling-the-promise-of-local-aid-by-strengthening-state-local-partnerships/download

State Auditor Suzanne Bump

Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 10/05/22 (audio)

FM #861 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 861 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers

Key events of the meeting

• Public hearing on Right of First Refusal to purchase Schmidt’s Farm

• Visit from Norfolk County Commission

• Approval for change in liquor license for Dacy’s market to be submitted to Legislature

• Discussion and vote to move to second reading an integrated set of 4 bylaws covering parking in downtown Franklin

The recording runs just over 3 hours, so let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on October 5, 2022.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-861-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-10-05-22

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Meeting agenda =>    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/franklin-ma-town-council-meeting-agenda.html 

My notes -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LS8OhA3BKWQuqto4tv82cb4YmvRRz5Dk/view?usp=sharing

The meeting video is also available for viewing on YouTube   https://youtu.be/N6qHB7PJMq8

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

one slide from presentation on Schmidt's Farm purchase public hearing