ECDC Now Enrolling!!
The May Franklin School Committee Newsletter is out! Highlights: ECDC expansion, FY26 budget, report card updates, Horace Mann tribute, and Superintendent Giguere’s contract extension.
Read more and share your feedback: https://5il.co/3exzm
Franklin's Helen Keller Elementary School celebrates LOVE Keller day and STEM day
Read the article here: https://41518511.hs-sites.com/franklins-helen-keller-elementary-school-celebrates-love-keller-day-stem-day?ecid=ACsprvshUVMzDtwXmj_suschtNnwq9WhhHJj1z5kM8dUd8Genia7_DwuvjwDWUoi_XiErAg4-fD_&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz---OU96KT1nkxdZrfBOPi-Sl8YkwW7aHvszoz0nBoZCGuKu9iGKtD90_5wBFRvZ5DSzqCaL_6HWIPQfewPP7jqCoMq0ug&_hsmi=355054754&utm_content=355054754&utm_source=hs_email
The April edition of the Franklin School Committee Newsletter is now available! This issue highlights key developments in our schools, including updates on transportation, capital improvements, and curriculum planning. With the upcoming June 3rd override vote, we encourage you to stay informed about decisions that impact our community.
Check out the full newsletter for details on these topics and upcoming events. As always, we welcome your feedback—let us know how we can better serve you!
Read it here: https://5il.co/3cfg1
Join us on Saturday, May 10th at 1:00 PM at the Franklin Public Library as we welcome three-time Pura Belpre winning illustrator, author and artist, Raul the Third! Hear all about his creative process and participate in interactive breakout sessions.
Joint Budget Subcommittee Listening Session #6
Join us for open discussions on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, feedback on last year's override ballot question, the structural deficit this coming year, and the priorities of the community.
March 12, 2025 Franklin High School Auditorium 7:00 PM
ECDC Read Across America Guest Readers
ECDC celebrated Read Across America Day on Monday, March 3rd, with special guest readers from the community who brought stories to life for our young learners!
Students enjoyed hearing from members of our FPS Central Office team, FPS Principals, the Franklin Police Chief, a Franklin Firefighter, and the Children's Librarian from the Franklin Public Library. It was a great day that highlighted the importance of early childhood literacy in a fun and engaging way! A huge thank you to our wonderful guest readers for sharing their time and enthusiasm!!
The March School Committee newsletter is now available! February was a budget-heavy month with key updates on the FPS FY26 budget, the town's structural deficit, insights from the Legislative Forum with Senator Rausch and Representative Roy, and the Town Administrator's Preliminary FY26 Budget. Stay informed on upcoming community listening sessions, the newly approved 2025-2026 school calendar, and exciting spring events. Read it here: https://5il.co/39ojd
The ECDC Virtual Expansion Forum was held on Wednesday, February 5th. Here is the slide deck associated with that presentation. Feel free to reach out to Principal Taylor if you have any questions or thoughts. Thank you!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NSCsjJXm8JOc6Q2uVDWkvsTX2SzaOaKX/view?usp=sharing
The February School Committee newsletter is now available! January was a busy month with updates on the reorganization effort, the FY26 budget, and more. Check out the newsletter for the must-attend events coming up in February! Read it here: https://5il.co/374it
The Bullying Prevention & Intervention Plan has been updated. You can see the new plan here:
https://5il.co/36stk
The Franklin School Committee is excited to host the upcoming Franklin Legislative Forum on February 24th at Franklin High School Lecture Hall at 6:30 PM. This forum is an opportunity to engage directly with legislators and discuss important issues affecting our community.
To ensure that the topics most important to you are considered, we invite you to submit questions in advance. Whether you have concerns about education, funding, infrastructure, or ideas for improving our community, we want to hear from you!
https://forms.gle/tomt66xtVYyK8KyKA
This survey will be open through Friday January 31st.
The FX O'Regan Early Childhood Center announces that preschool registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN!! Please CLICK HERE: https://www.franklinps.net/o/ecdc to access the ECDC website and the application for next year. Applications are also available at the ECDC and the Superintendent's Office.
FY26 Budget Meetings:
1/22/25 - Budget Workshop - Municipal Bldg. 3rd Floor Training Room 7PM
1/28/25 - Superintendent's Recommended Budget Presentation to SC - Council
Chambers 7PM
2/4/25 - FY26 Budget Open Hearing - Council Chambers 7PM
2/11/25 - FY26 Budget Vote by School Committee - Council Chambers 7PM
For more information, visit our website: www.franklinps.net
Preschool Registration for the 2025-2026 opens this coming Tuesday, January 21st.
Happy New Year from the Franklin School Committee! Start 2025 informed—our January newsletter is now available! Dive into December highlights, SWAC updates, budget insights, and upcoming events. Read it here: https://5il.co/34in7 (copy & Paste into your browser)
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - Half Day
Elementary Release time: 11:45am
Middle Schools Release time: 10:45am
FHS Release time: 10:55am
ECDC NEW STUDENT OPEN HOUSE!!! Friday, January 17th; 9-11am
Do you live in Franklin? Are you looking for a preschool program for your child? Is your child going to be 3 by August 31st and not yet eligible for kindergarten in the fall of 2025?
Parents and children are invited to join us at ECDC for a tour of the school, to
meet our teaching team and learn about our wonderful preschool program! Here is the link to register: https://5il.co/343lw
The FX O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) currently has preschool openings for 3 year old community peers. Students who have turned 3 on or before September 1, 2024 are eligible for our afternoon session which runs from 12:45-3:15 each day! Please call (508) 541-8166 for additional information.
