January 23, 2012
Summer Program 2012
Franklin Public Schools is pleased to announce that its Summer Program 2012 is open for registration. There are a variety of classes for students entering kindergarten through high school. Students do not need to live in Franklin to be part of the Summer Program.
STAR (Students..Teachers..Academics..enRichment): – Over sixty 1-week classes, beginning July 9, for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade. STAR also includes Ready..Set..Kindergarten, an introductory class for incoming kindergarten students, as well as Oceans of Fun 1 & 2 for incoming 1st and 2nd grade students. New classes include: Dramatic Fanatic, Extra, Extra, Read All About It! Mystical World of Harry Potter, Birds, Bats & Butterflies, and more! Four, 1-week sessions: July 9 through August 3.
Early Explorers: For students 4 years old who are not entering kindergarten. Activities will include: music, rhythm instruments and singing, listening to storytellers and dramatic play, age-appropriate art activities, outdoor play and more.
Four, 1-week sessions: July 9 through August 2.
StarPLUS: Following in the footsteps of STAR, StarPLUS is strictly for middle school students who want a fun and exciting summer experience. Each week the students choose three classes that focus on their interests & strengths. At 8:30 AM and 9:45 AM select one focus area: Visual Arts, Forensic Science or Cooperative Games (select something different at each time). At 11:00 AM select one focus from among: Theatre (Students will practice a short, funny play to be presented in front of an audience on Friday of that week), Inventor’s Lab (Students will experiment with cool labs that demonstrate how things work), Sports and Recreation (Students will play a variety of sports such as basketball, kickball baseball and capture the flag), and Builders of the Future (students will construct different projects using Legos).
Three, 1-week sessions: July 9 through July 27.
Summer Math Academy: This summer program is for students entering kindergarten through 6th grade who are curious about and want to explore math, art, and science through hands-on activities. A sample of the possible activities includes: origami, Pattern Art, Logic Puzzles, Cryptology, Tangrams, Sudoku, Math Story Re-enactments, Gum Drop 3-D figures and more! This 2-week program begins Monday, July 2 and end Friday, July 13 (no class July 4).
Write your college Essay – The second summer of this popular class for grade 12 students. During this 3-day workshop, students will: Explore and identify primary strengths, passions, and priorities, learn how to write effective college essays, and, enhance and refine their interviewing and public presentation skills. Three, 3-day sessions: July 10, 11 & 12; July 24, 25 & 26; August 7, 8 & 9.
High School Experience: August 13-17. One-week course to welcome incoming Grade 9 students to the high school. (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
High School Academic Support Classes: Beginning July 9. Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12, US History 1, US History 2, and World History.
Summer Music: One 10-day session, beginning Monday, July 23 and ending Friday, August 3. Music includes: Elementary Strings, Concert Band, and Summer “Glee” in the morning. In the afternoon there are two classes: Jazz Band Workshop for students entering grades 7 – 9 and Summer Orchestra for students entering grades 6 – 9. Both classes require students to have a minimum of two years of instrument experience.
Solutions Summer Adventure: Beginning Wednesday, June 27, Eight, 1-week sessions of full day programs for students entering kindergarten through 5th grade. The hours are from 7 AM to 6 PM and each week has a special theme and a field trip or presenter.
Franklin students and students from surrounding communities are invited to be part of the summer fun through participation in these fun and enriching programs. For information on these and other summer activities visit our website:
www.franklin.k12.ma.us once there, select Lifelong and follow the prompts to the Summer Program.
Email us lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us or call us at 508-553-4814.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday, November 21, 2011
Adult Ed. Update
It is Thanksgiving week and many of the Session 1 courses are making way for the Session 2 courses. Take a moment to visit Adult Ed at:www.franklin.k12.ma.us select Lifelong select adult ed.
Health & Wellness, Volleyball, Basketball, Art, Dance and more will begin to offer Session 2 classes. Some of these classes begin after Thanksgiving and others come on line in January.
The Child Care Provider courses with Tracy Cheney were very well-received. All three courses were filled. Joan Borgatti, Director of Adult Ed., is working with Tracy on the new Child Care Provider courses for the spring.
Ed2go courses are another great way to update and strengthen your business skill base. They're on line courses, usually 4 to 6 weeks in length, and you can access them at a time that is convenient for you.
Include some Adult Ed. classes in your New Years' resolution.
Health & Wellness, Volleyball, Basketball, Art, Dance and more will begin to offer Session 2 classes. Some of these classes begin after Thanksgiving and others come on line in January.
The Child Care Provider courses with Tracy Cheney were very well-received. All three courses were filled. Joan Borgatti, Director of Adult Ed., is working with Tracy on the new Child Care Provider courses for the spring.
Ed2go courses are another great way to update and strengthen your business skill base. They're on line courses, usually 4 to 6 weeks in length, and you can access them at a time that is convenient for you.
Include some Adult Ed. classes in your New Years' resolution.
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
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