The FHS indoor track team results from the MSTCA D1 Relays, girls bring home some medals

MSTCA D1 Relays - Jan 21, 2023 https://live.mstca.org/meets/19936 

Franklin High School Team results

Boys High Jump Relay

– Christopher Botchis H1 • Yr: 12 DNS

– Quinten Hardt H1 • Yr: 11 DNS

– Trey Lovell H1 • Yr: 12 DNS

Girls High Jump Relay

3 Sarah Dumas +2.66pts • H1 • Yr: 11 4-09.00 1.45m

3 Abigail Griffith +2.66pts • H1 • Yr: 11 4-09.00 1.45m

8 Vera Hansen +2.66pts • H1 • Yr: 9 4-07.00 1.40m

Girls Long Jump Relay

21 Cassidy Carmighani H2 4.44m 14-06.75

34 Pfluke Barra H2 4.12m 13-06.25

35 Madeline Damon H2 4.10m 13-05.50

Boys Long Jump Relay

25 Luke Sidwell H3 • Yr: 12 5.69m 18-08.00

36 Quinten Hardt H3 • Yr: 11 5.47m 17-11.50

54 Bryce Dragsbaek H3 • Yr: 11 5.17m 16-11.50

Girls Shot Put Relay

2 Lily Deforge +3.33pts • H5 • Yr: 11 11.26m 36-11.50

4 Elizabeth Hopkins +3.33pts • H5 • Yr: 11 10.55m 34-07.50

14 Darby Nicholson +3.33pts • H5 • Yr: 11 9.22m 30-03.00

20 Boys 1600 Meter Sprint Medley 4:09.92 'A' • H2

9 Girls 1600 Meter Sprint Medley 4:42.80 'A' • H3

11 Girls 4x50 Yard Relay 25.93 'A' • H7

23 Girls 4x50 Yard Relay 26.62 'B' • H5

24 Boys 4x50 Yard Relay 23.36 'A' • H8

34 Boys 4x50 Yard Relay 24.09 'B' • H3

3 Girls Shuttle Hurdle 30.47 'A' • +6pts • H6

14 Girls Shuttle Hurdle 35.01 'B' • H3

11 Boys Shuttle Hurdle 28.97 'A' • H3

6 Girls 4x200 Meter Relay 1:49.98 'A' • +1pts • H9

24 Girls 4x200 Meter Relay 1:58.39 'B' • H5

8 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay 1:33.89 'A' • H9

28 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay 1:39.40 'B' • H5

4 Girls 4x400 Meter Relay 4:09.53 'A' • +4pts • H5

14 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay 3:40.90 'A' • H4

21 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay 9:20.38 'A' • H1

5 Girls 4x800 Meter Relay 9:46.57 'A' • +2pts • H2

15 Boys Distance Medley 11:43.42 'A' • H1

 

DIV.1 MIAA STATE CHAMPIONS! Congratulations  @lilydeforge11   @elizabe82032317  and  @darbynicholson_  for winning the MIAA Div. 1 Shot Put relay championship 

Girls 4x800 relay takes 5th at relays with a time of 9:46

Girls 4x200 taking home some hardware! 6th overall with a 1:49.99

Girls shuttle hurdles takes 3rd with a 30.47

Join the Girls Scouts to participate in World Thinking Day - Feb 11, 2023

Franklin Girls Scout Troops have scheduled this event for Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 from 1 to 3 PM at the Franklin Public Library. 

"Making the world a better place is Girl Scout Law, so it’s no surprise we have a holiday dedicated to doing just that. Each February 22, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across 150 countries celebrate World Thinking Day. It’s a day of international friendship and a time to stand up for causes that could improve the lives of girls around the globe. And while the holiday itself comes in February, the World Thinking Day Award can be earned at any time of year.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), has celebrated World Thinking Day since 1926.

Observed by 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts worldwide, World Thinking Day has a different theme each year. In 2023, the theme is “Our World, Our Peaceful Future: The environment, peace, and security.”

 

Join the Girls Scouts to participate in World Thinking Day - Feb 11, 2023

Consider subscribing to the Night Owl Farm series of "Farm Fact Fridays"

Night Owl Farm writes:

"Over the next several weeks, we will be highlighting a common misconception, or an unusual vegetable to help broaden your knowledge about weird farm things!

They will be long posts, but very educational for those who are interested. 

This first week, we will be highlighting our eggs. Our eggs will come to you unwashed (unless otherwise labeled - we wash the eggs that end up extra dirty) and significantly fresher than any eggs you will find at the grocery store.

An unwashed egg has a longer shelf life than a washed egg due to the coating the eggs have on them after a hen lays them. This Bloom is a protective layer to keep the eggs fresh before a hen decides to sit on them to try and hatch them.

If we were to stop collecting eggs each day and leave the chickens to their own devices, the chickens will “collect” the eggs themselves to hatch them (assuming there’s a rooster with them - No rooster means no babies)

The chickens will choose a favorite nesting box or two and consistently lay their eggs in those places. As the eggs collect, sometimes for a couple weeks, 1 or more hens will become Broody. Her temperature rises, she will get extra feisty and protective, and will stop eating and drinking (almost entirely) for the 21 days until the chicks hatch.

In order for the eggs to stay fresh until the hen goes broody, their bodies add a mostly invisible layer to the egg to keep it from rotting while they collect their eggs. This bloom allows fresh eggs to stay unrefrigerated for several weeks without issue.

We made the decision to refrigerate our eggs because it turns “several weeks” into “several months.” Once unwashed eggs are refrigerated, they should stay refrigerated.

So next time you get a dozen of our eggs and there’s a little bit of dirt on them, just know that this means they will be lasting quite a while in your fridge! Store then dirty - all they need is a bit of warm water and soap right before you use them :)

**Something in particular you want us to highlight? Send us a message and we’ll add it to our list!**

Visit Night Owl Farm on the internet (at their location, or one of the farmers markets where they participate). Scroll to the bottom of their home page to sign up for their newsletter -> http://www.nightowlfarm.org/

View this Night Owl text in your browser -> https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?e=9924a495b2&u=9e517f8ba72777e1fdd23368a&id=9fa68ba154

Consider subscribing to the Night Owl Farm series of "Farm Fact Fridays"

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Middle School Musical Show Dates

Join the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School for 

"The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical"
Show Dates: March 3rd and 4th

The Fine and Performing Arts Department at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is pleased to announce upcoming performances of "The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical" to be held in the school's Learning Commons at 500 Financial Park in Franklin. 

Performances will be held on Friday, March 3rd from 7–9:30 PM and Saturday, March 4th from 2–4:30 PM and March 4th from 7-9:30 PM. The public is invited and welcomed to attend the show! Tickets are priced at $17 for adults and $13 senior citizens and students. Tickets are available online at www.bfccps.org.  

Middle School Musical Show Dates

"As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical' is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods" (Time Out New York).

The production is under the direction of BFCCPS's Fine and Performing Arts Director Mr. Christopher Heater with a cast comprised of 32 students in grades Six through Eight. The cast is supported by a live orchestra and a dedicated 23 member backstage student crew.

  

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School has been in operation since 1995 and provides a well-rounded, rigorous academic program designed to educate the whole child. BFCCPS's educational philosophy, which is centered around strong core academic subjects, as well as yearlong courses in art, music, languages, technology, and physical education, integrated character education and community service, and strong parent partnerships, has led to local, state and national recognition. 

 

If you'd like to learn more about the educational mission of the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School please contact the school's Marketing Coordinator, Joanne Basile, at jbasile@bfccps.org or 508-541-3434 x104.

Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda - January 24, 2023

Franklin School Committee 

January 24, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers 

Call to Order Ms. Spencer

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeill 

C. Payroll Ms. Spencer

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. FHS Program of Studies Update - Josh Hanna

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Policy Second Reading / Adoption

I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:

1. JLCD - Administering Medicines to Students

2. JLCD-1 - Anaphylaxis Procedure

3. EBCD - Emergency Closings

4. GBI - Political Activities of Staff

B. Westborough’s request to join ACCEPT Collaborative

I recommend approval of the Westborough Public School district to join ACCEPT Collaborative as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. 2023-2024 School Committee Meeting Schedule - DRAFT

B. ACCEPT Collaborative Quarterly Report

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 10, 2023 School Committee Meeting as detailed.

B. Transfers

I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.

C. FHS Trip to Greece

I recommend approval of the request of Ms. Cullinan & Ms. Reilly to take FHS students to Greece from April 11 - 20, 2024 as presented at the 1/10/23 School Committee Meeting.

D. JFK Recurring Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of the JFK Gr 2 Team to take JFK 2nd Graders to Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI on June 2, 2023 as detailed.

E. RMS Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1503.36 from Lifetouch/Shutterfly LLC for in-house enrichment at RMS as detailed.

F. Music Gift

I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $5,964.00 from Music Parents for in-house enrichment as detailed.

G. New Math NHS Club

I recommend approval of the request of Jennifer Santosuosso to create a new Math National Honor Society Club as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session

a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and Secretaries units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

X. Adjournment

The agenda doc includes remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_1-24-23.pdf

The packet folder containing all the docs released for the meeting (and those that will be released after the meeting) ->

https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/january-24-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda for Meeting Jan 24, 2023