Friday, October 21, 2011
Thriller Dance
Thursday, October 27, is the night of the second annual Thriller Dance Workshop. Held at Franklin High School and taught by Denise Weaver, this iconic dance is certain to be fun. Register online at www.franklin.k12.ma.us select lifelong select adult education and finally select Dance. Come and be part of the fun!!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
The new school year has been underway for a month and Lifelong Learning's extended learning initiatives are well-received.
Adult Education courses began the last week in September. The perennial favorites returned: Advanced Volleyball, Zumba (all kinds & types of zumba), Watercolor, Digital Photography, Full Court Basketball, Hatha Yoga, and more. The first of three Child Care Provider classes will be held on October 18. Taught by Tracy Cheney, these courses help Child Care Providers stay current with required professional development credit hours.
On October 24, Chef Colace is holding a Dinner and Cooking Demonstration class at Incontro Restaurant. This popular upscale/casual restaurant offers a wonderful and delicious selection of Italian dishes that are inspired by Italy's different regions.
Last week saw the first dance classes for the fall session: Bollywood Dancing, Belly Dancing and Line Dancing. At the end of October there will be a Thriller Dance Workshop for adults.
Private music lessons are offered Monday - Thursday afternoons and early evening. The day of the week is predicated on the teacher and the instrument being taught. The lessons are open to students and adults. All lessons take place in the high school.
Travel to Italy?? Watch the Adult Ed. web site for exciting information about a tour to Venice, Florence and Rome in September 2012. Exciting!
Questions about Lifelong Learning?? email us: lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us
Adult Education courses began the last week in September. The perennial favorites returned: Advanced Volleyball, Zumba (all kinds & types of zumba), Watercolor, Digital Photography, Full Court Basketball, Hatha Yoga, and more. The first of three Child Care Provider classes will be held on October 18. Taught by Tracy Cheney, these courses help Child Care Providers stay current with required professional development credit hours.
On October 24, Chef Colace is holding a Dinner and Cooking Demonstration class at Incontro Restaurant. This popular upscale/casual restaurant offers a wonderful and delicious selection of Italian dishes that are inspired by Italy's different regions.
Last week saw the first dance classes for the fall session: Bollywood Dancing, Belly Dancing and Line Dancing. At the end of October there will be a Thriller Dance Workshop for adults.
Private music lessons are offered Monday - Thursday afternoons and early evening. The day of the week is predicated on the teacher and the instrument being taught. The lessons are open to students and adults. All lessons take place in the high school.
Travel to Italy?? Watch the Adult Ed. web site for exciting information about a tour to Venice, Florence and Rome in September 2012. Exciting!
Questions about Lifelong Learning?? email us: lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Another School Year!
The 2011 - 2012 school year has experienced a delayed start due to power outages associated with Tropical Storm Irene. That said, teachers, staff and administrators throughout the district have worked diligently to re-shape the start of the new school year.
Adult Education: Tracy Cheney is returning to offer three courses for Child Care Providers that are timely and provide needed continuing education points. The classes for this term include: The Ten P's of Partnering with Parents, Transition Magician, and Creating a Classroom that is Inclusive.
Other classes that support careers include: Social Media - Learning how to effectively use social media tools to support your business; Tips on Writing and Publishing your Book; and, the Virtual Assistant -- What is it?
Adult Education also offers classes in Belly Dancing, Bollywood Dancing, Line Dancing, a Thriller Dance Workshop for Adults, and a Father/Daughter Valentine's Dance.
Check our website for additional courses in Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi, Self Defense for Women, Fitness for Women, Basketball, Volleyball, art, cooking, photography and more!
www.franklin.k12.ma.us select Lifelong from the top banner.
We hope to see you soon!
Adult Education: Tracy Cheney is returning to offer three courses for Child Care Providers that are timely and provide needed continuing education points. The classes for this term include: The Ten P's of Partnering with Parents, Transition Magician, and Creating a Classroom that is Inclusive.
Other classes that support careers include: Social Media - Learning how to effectively use social media tools to support your business; Tips on Writing and Publishing your Book; and, the Virtual Assistant -- What is it?
Adult Education also offers classes in Belly Dancing, Bollywood Dancing, Line Dancing, a Thriller Dance Workshop for Adults, and a Father/Daughter Valentine's Dance.
Check our website for additional courses in Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi, Self Defense for Women, Fitness for Women, Basketball, Volleyball, art, cooking, photography and more!
www.franklin.k12.ma.us select Lifelong from the top banner.
We hope to see you soon!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Summer Around the Corner
One week from today marks the beginning of Summer Program 2011. There are numerous oppertunities from science, sports and music to writing, SAT prep and the High School Experience.
Two new offerings, the Math Academy and College Essay class, filled within a few weeks of registration. Next year we will build on these successes.
The week of June 27 is the first week of the Solutions Summer Adventur, the Summer Music program, the Art Institute and the Math Academy. Summer enrichment activities take summer fun to a new level!
Two new offerings, the Math Academy and College Essay class, filled within a few weeks of registration. Next year we will build on these successes.
The week of June 27 is the first week of the Solutions Summer Adventur, the Summer Music program, the Art Institute and the Math Academy. Summer enrichment activities take summer fun to a new level!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Summer is approaching
Tomorrow is June 1st and the final day of school is 3-weeks away ... June 22.
Less than a week later, serveral summer programs begin:
June 27: Math Academy
Solutions Summer Adventure
Summer Art Institute
Summer Music
UMass Amherst Tour
The following week, on July 5, more classes and opportunities begin:
STAR
StarPLUS
High School Academics
High School Online Digital Photography
The High School Experience is the week of August 15 and we hope to see 3/4 of the incoming 9th grade class.
The College Essay Writing course is scheduled for the week of August 22 and is full.
Check out our web site for more activities:
www.franklin.k12.ma.us
Select Lifelong from the top banner
Select Summer Program
Select View all Summer Program Offerings
Less than a week later, serveral summer programs begin:
June 27: Math Academy
Solutions Summer Adventure
Summer Art Institute
Summer Music
UMass Amherst Tour
The following week, on July 5, more classes and opportunities begin:
STAR
StarPLUS
High School Academics
High School Online Digital Photography
The High School Experience is the week of August 15 and we hope to see 3/4 of the incoming 9th grade class.
The College Essay Writing course is scheduled for the week of August 22 and is full.
Check out our web site for more activities:
www.franklin.k12.ma.us
Select Lifelong from the top banner
Select Summer Program
Select View all Summer Program Offerings
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Summer Enrichment Classes 2011
Enrollment in Franklin's Summer Enrichment classes has crossed the 1,000 student mark! These strong numbers represent the wonderful classes offered by FPS faculty and staff, and the students who enroll in them.
A new class ... Writing Your Senior Essay ... has three remaining spaces. The class is a 3-day workshop that will be co-taught by Janet Pergola and Pamela McIntyre, Ph.D.
As of this morning, May 12, 24 enrichment classes are full and closed. However, several classes are still accepting students.
The first enrichment programs of the summer, which will be offered for two weeks beginning June 27, include: Math Academy for students in kindergarten through grade 5; Summer Art Institute for students entering grades 7 through 12; and, Summer Music for students entering grades 4 through 9 with oppportunities for mentorships for high school students.
These and many additional opportunities are online at: www.franklin.k12.ma.us, select Summer Program from the center of the page.
If you have questions, email us: lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us
A new class ... Writing Your Senior Essay ... has three remaining spaces. The class is a 3-day workshop that will be co-taught by Janet Pergola and Pamela McIntyre, Ph.D.
As of this morning, May 12, 24 enrichment classes are full and closed. However, several classes are still accepting students.
The first enrichment programs of the summer, which will be offered for two weeks beginning June 27, include: Math Academy for students in kindergarten through grade 5; Summer Art Institute for students entering grades 7 through 12; and, Summer Music for students entering grades 4 through 9 with oppportunities for mentorships for high school students.
These and many additional opportunities are online at: www.franklin.k12.ma.us, select Summer Program from the center of the page.
If you have questions, email us: lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us
Monday, May 2, 2011
Toddlers & Summer - Early Explorers
It's May!! Summer is around the corner.
Franklin Public Schools is working tirelessly to prepare for the Summer Camps for students of all ages ... toddlers to high school students.
Early Explorers is specifically designed for toddlers who are 3 or 4 years of age and will not be attending kindergarten in the fall. Early Explorers activities will include music, rhythm instruments and singing, listening to storytellers and dramatic play, age-appropriate art including painting, drawing, and crafts using multiple materials, move and dance, outdoor play, and more. Each week has a new theme with fun and exciting activities.
Early Explorers offers four, 1-week sessions beginning Tuesday, July 5. For registration: www.franklin.k12.ma.us select Summer Program, select Academic Star.
Questions: lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us
Franklin Public Schools is working tirelessly to prepare for the Summer Camps for students of all ages ... toddlers to high school students.
Early Explorers is specifically designed for toddlers who are 3 or 4 years of age and will not be attending kindergarten in the fall. Early Explorers activities will include music, rhythm instruments and singing, listening to storytellers and dramatic play, age-appropriate art including painting, drawing, and crafts using multiple materials, move and dance, outdoor play, and more. Each week has a new theme with fun and exciting activities.
Early Explorers offers four, 1-week sessions beginning Tuesday, July 5. For registration: www.franklin.k12.ma.us select Summer Program, select Academic Star.
Questions: lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us
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