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  • Framingham School Committee Opening

    FRAMINGHAM,MA — The Framingham School Committee has an open seat due to the resignation of one of its members.

    The Committee invites Framingham residents who are interested in serving on the committee to submit a one-page letter of interest to:

    Framingham School Committee
    14 Vernon St.
    Framingham, MA 01701

    All letters must be received by Monday, November 17, 2008.

    This committee will be overseeing the selection of a new Superintendent of Schools, as well as coping with the challenges of these uncertain economic conditions.

  • October is Massachusetts Archeology Month

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Come join the excitement during Massachusetts Archaeology Month, October 2008! This is the 18th annual celebration of archaeology in Massachusetts.

    Archaeology Month features more than 60 events that promote awareness of the Commonwealth’s rich archaeological past through fun and engaging programs.

    This year’s theme is “Pointing to the Past.”

    Archaeology Month offers a variety of programs for adults, children, parents, and teachers. Programs highlight local history as well as archaeology around the world.

    Events include lectures, tours, storytelling, exhibits, walks, canoe tours, and demonstrations.

    Archaeology Month is sponsored by Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin, Chairman of the Massachusetts Historical Commission, (MHC).

    The Calendar of Events and Poster for Massachusetts Archaeology Month are available for download on the MHC website, <www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc>.

    Printed posters and calendars are also available. Call the MHC at 617-727-8470 to receive a copy or to be added to our mailing list.

    In addition to the event listings, the calendar includes information about Massachusetts museums with archaeology programs and archaeological websites, for use as a year-round resource on archaeology.

    Related Link: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcarch/arch08/arch08idx.htm

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  • School Choice Survey Needs Input, Deadline is Oct. 3rd

    FRAMINGHAM,MA — The District Planning Task Force has compiled a survey to evaluate the School Choice assignment program.

    More than 6,000 families have enrolled students through School Choice over the past 10 years. Please help the Task Force reach as many as possible by distributing links to the electronic survey through your email lists. All responses will remain anonymous, but will provide valuable information to the Task Force as it prepares recommendations to the School Committee.

    The links to the survey can be accessed at www.framingham.k12.ma.us.

    Only one response is accepted from each computer address. Respondents can choose English, Spanish or Portuguese language surveys. A paper version in English, Spanish or Portuguese, will also be available in the main office, for families that do not have access to the Internet or who prefer to complete on paper. If you need additional copies please contact the Parent Information Center. Families should fill out only ONE SURVEY PER FAMILY, EITHER the Internet survey OR the paper survey but not both.

    The Task Force will collect responses September 18 – October 3, 2008, then review and analyze the data, which will be made public in November.

    Thank you for distributing the Task Force survey on School Choice, and for promoting it with flyers, in your newsletter and at parent meetings.

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  • Framingham Schools Open Wednesday August 27 for 2008-2009 Year

    FRAMINGHAM, MA –The 2008 2009 school year will begin on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 for all Framingham students in Grades 1 – 12. Morning and afternoon kindergarten sessions will begin on Thursday, August 28, 2008. Preschool sessions begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2008.

    Bus stop times and bus route numbers are subject to change prior to school opening. However, no changes in bus stop location will be made prior to October 1, 2008 unless required by documented and verified safety problems or changes in kindergarten routes. For bus routes,visit http://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/2008/busroutes.htm.

    Those students who do not know their bus assignments can go to the school attended to see their bus routes or receive the information at the principal’s office when they arrive in school on their first day of school.
    Some school hours have changed slightly and some bus routes consolidated for efficiency and to conserve gas and time. For school hours, visit http://www.framingham.k12.ma.us

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  • Framingham South High School Class of 1988 Reunion

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham South High School Class of 1988 will hold its 20th class reunion on November 29, 2008.

    The event will be at the Sheraton Tara on Worcester Road(Route 9) in Framingham beginning at 7PM.

    The cost is $45.00/person and is due no later than November 10th.

    Please make checks payable to Karen Grontzos and mail to:

    Karen Grontzos
    52 North Mill Street
    Hopkinton, Massachusetts 01748

    Call Karen (508) 369-7893 or Larry Wolpe (508) 380-5257 with any questions.

    For more information http://www.classmates.com/community/event/home

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  • STUDENT ART SHOW AT GARDEN IN THE WOODS

    Framingham, MA — New England Wild Flower Society, America’s oldest plant conservation group, announces the BIG BUGS Student Art Show, Sunday, October 5, noon to 3 p.m. at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham.

    The Society invites students K-12 to show work inspired by the BIG BUGS Exhibit. Visit the exhibit, check out the BIG BUGS and the little bugs, examine the interactions between bugs and plants, and create a masterpiece of two dimensional art which can be hung between noon and 3 pm at the Garden’s Education Building. Rain or shine.

    The Art Show is cosponsored by Artscope Magazine. Kaveh Mojtabai, publisher, states, ““As New England’s Culture Magazine, we have a strong interest in fostering creative talent of all ages. The interpretation of the BIG BUGS, little bugs, and bug/plant interactions provides a wonderful opportunity for children and youths to express themselves in many media and to interact with nature. The many gardens at Garden in the Woods offer stunning visuals to inspire student work. We are thrilled to be associated with this event at Garden in the Woods and the BIG BUGS Exhibit.”

    The BIG BUGS exhibit is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 31, 2008, with special events, occurring weekends. Rain or shine. Parking is free. Leave plenty of time to walk the BIG BUGS Path. Submit your own BIG BUGS images to the online BIG BUGS Community Art Gallery at bigbugsart@newenglandwild.org. Explore the exhibit and Garden in the Woods at http://www.newenglandwild.org

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  • Into the Woods produced by Framingham Summer Theater Workshop

    Youth Theater Group performs at Framingham High

    FRAMINGHAM,MA –Framingham Summer Theatre Workshop produces INTO THE WOODS this summer!

    Framingham Summer Theater Workshop, a newly formed youth theater program at residence at Framingham High School Performing Arts Center will perform Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” on July 18th and 19th 2008 @ 7PM. Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for kids under 12. For reserved tickets, please call: 508-620-4963 ext. 1605.

    The Mission of Framingham Summer Theatre Workshop is to educate students with the skills they need to successfully and professionally enter the theater world. Framingham Summer Theatre Workshop is open to students entering ninth grade through sophomore year of college. The cast consists of students from Framingham, Wayland, Southborough, Rutland, and Sterling.

    Synopsis: An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch…who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone’s wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of “The Princess Bride” becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

    Into the Woods
    Director: Donna A. Wresinski
    Executive Producer: Chris Brindley
    Asst. Director/Choreographer: Teri Shea
    Musical Director: Dan Moore
    Set Design: Steve McGonagle
    Lighting/Sound Design: Jared Sell

    Members of the company:

    Kara Andrew
    Kayla Andrew
    Sandra Bates
    Robert Brown
    Vanessa Chouman
    Julie Clarke
    Kyle Collins
    Amanda Cooper
    Mia Cross
    Patrick Curran
    Shari Feldman
    Patrick Greeley
    Emily Grove
    Kristina Lando
    Kayon Lewis
    Stephanie Lindsey
    Zach McGrath
    Harry Meltzer
    Olivia Moriarty
    Caitie O’Connell
    David Olson
    Ty Rosa
    Kathlyn Sell
    Lauren Spagnuolo
    Jill Sulfaro
    Sarah Theurkauf
    Ryan Williams

    Into the Woods is produced through special arrangements with Music Theatre International. For more information e-mail FraminghamSTW@gmail.com .

  • Framingham South Class of 1973 Reunion

    FRAMINGHAM, MASS – Framingham South High Class of 1973 35th Casual Reunion is being organized by Linda Stucchi on Saturday August 9th 2008 at the Ashland Fish and Game Club,
    3 Ponderosa Road, Ashland, MA 01721. The cost is $35.00

    Payment made payable and sent to Linda Stucchi,40 Cider Mill Lane,Upton, MA 01568-1120,508-529-6130,reunionsouthhigh1973@gmail and must be received by July 25th, 2008.

    Come alone or bring your significant other. Full dinner buffet by TJ Spirits of Ashland, MA. Music provided by classmate Gregg Beckett. Event will run until they kick us out! Very casual dress…please, no holey jeans/tee’s…just feel comfortable and be yourself! Cocktails from 5 to 7:30. Pass the word on!

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  • Nobscot Gallery in Annie’s Book Stop Features Student Art

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Nobscot Gallery, bookstore and coffee shop in Nobscot Plaza on Water St. hosts an exhibit of Hemenway students’ artwork beginning on June 8th, 2008.

    The Hemenway School Parent’s & Children’s Art Exhibition is organized by parents Patty Hebert and Brenda Dostie. The exhibition will celebrate and share the talents of the Hemenway community of parents and students. Exhibits are expected to include paintings, pottery, photography, quilting and jewelry.

    Local writer and parent Patty Hebert commented: “I have always enjoyed the monthly exhibits at the Nobscot Gallery, and this one will be particularly delightful as it showcases the art of our school community.

    A grand opening reception will be held on Sunday, June 8th, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Nobscot gallery in Annie’s Book Stop. The reception will also feature music and other performance art from children whose talents are more active than static!

    The reception will be a fund raiser, and grilled food has been generously donated by Wanda’s Food and Catering. All proceeds will be donated to the Hemenway School PTO art program.

    Organiser Brenda Dostie commented: “We just want to celebrate the joy and enthusiasm of our children expressed through art. Events like this are important in bringing together our community.”

    For further information contact Paul Ashton at Espresso Paulo / Annie’s Book Stop, 774 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701, 508-877-1891, paul.ashton@espressopaulo.com.

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  • MA Dept of Corrections Teacher Program Volunteer Opportunity

    MA Dept of Corrections Teacher Program Volunteer Opportunity

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Corrections is looking for teachers to volunteer to meet with mothers at MCI-Framingham about their children and the importance of education in their lives.

    MCI-Framingham is a medium security correctional facility for female offenders, located in Framingham, Massachusetts. It is noted as the oldest female correctional institution in operation in the United States. In addition to meeting the security needs of a medium security facility, MCI-Framingham provides numerous program and treatment opportunities including mental health, medical, substance abuse, and family services, as well as educational, vocational, library, religious, recreational, and community service programs.

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