Framingham High School Science Teacher, Rebecca Maynard awarded Project Kindle Fellowship from Earthwatch
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham Public Schools is proud to share that Rebecca Maynard, Science Teacher and Environmental Awareness Club Co-Advisor at Framingham High School, has been awarded a Project Kindle Fellowship from Earthwatch.
In an effort to continue to raise awareness for environmental issues, Ms. Maynard will be traveling to Costa Rica in July to complete field research on pollinators, which are animals who provide essential ecosystem services and play a crucial role in the production of many fruits and vegetables. Due to climate change, pesticide use, and habitat loss, pollinator communities are becoming more and more threatened each year.
Entries due by Monday, February 23rd, 2015 at 5:00pm.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Calling all middle and high school students! Tell us what you love about our town by writing a 500 word essay.
Include three or more features of Framingham that you love. Possible topics; your school, Framingham Public Library, Framingham sports, our history, multicultural community, or something you love about the town.
All essays will be awarded a thank you gift. One winning essay from each middle & high school will be chosen and read by the author at the Deluxe Depot Diner, Thursday February 26th, 2015 at 6:00pm.
20% of proceeds to be donated to the Framingham Public Library Foundation.
Essays due by Monday, February 23rd, 2015 at 5:00pm. Please pass in to the Homework Center at the Framingham Public Library. For more information, contact Judy Gatlin at jgatlin@minlib.net
Golf Tournament will be held at Charter Oak Country Club, Hudson, MA on Monday, October 27th, 2014.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – As the Boston Bruins drop the puck on a new season, Framingham Youth Hockey is preparing for its 20th Annual Golf Outing. The Tournament is Monday, October 27th at the Charter Oak Country Club in Hudson and features the opportunity for golfers to play on one of the most sought after courses in Massachusetts, a buffet dinner and live and silent auctions.
Local Golf Tournament Raises College Scholarship Dollars; Helps Defray Costs to Allow More Youths to Play Hockey
The proceeds of the golf tournament are used to award up to five scholarships to High School seniors who will be attending college or prep school in the coming year and have played as members of the Framingham Youth Hockey Program for at least three seasons. Dollars raised also go towards deferring the cost of playing hockey for Framingham Jr. Flyers players.
“Families are struggling with the increasing costs of college – this is one small way we can give back to the community and help out children and their families,” said Bob Lewis, President of Framingham Youth Hockey. “Hockey can be an expensive sport – equipment and ice time. We don’t want kids that want to play this exciting sport unable to do so because of the cost. The dollars raised from this event are pumped right back into defraying the cost of ice time and making it easier for families to afford.”
To date, more than 50 college scholarships have been awarded. More than 500 boys and girls are a part of Framingham Youth Hockey. “Hockey is a sport that teaches commitment, sportsmanship, being a team player – these are lessons that last a lifetime and the more kids that have that opportunity the better off we are as a community,” added Lewis.
For those interested in playing, the cost is $185 per player which includes lunch, golf, golf cart and dinner. Dinner only tickets are available for $50 per person. To purchase tickets or submit questions please contact Scott Penrod, Don Trischitta or Dianne Tersoni at fyhgolf@gmail.com
FRAMINGHAM, MA –‘Salute to Framingham‘, an organization created in 1992 to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth has announced Sharon Gilbert and Tony Tolson as 2013 honorees.
About the Honorees
Sharon Gilbert is the founder of Timothy’s Toy Box, a Framingham based non-profit established in 1997 to help local children in need and distribute toys to them during the holiday season.
Sharon, a Framingham native and Framingham North (more…)
The 20th Annual Framingham High School Foundation ''Salute to Framingham'' will be held on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 at the Sheraton Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School Foundation has announced the 20th Annual Salute to Framingham honorees.
In 1992, the Salute to Framingham was created to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. These honorees join a select group of people who have made a real difference in the lives of the children of Framingham.
On Thursday, March 22nd 2012, Salute to Framingham will honor Mark & Karen Curtis and Dave Gudejko.
Since 1989, Mark and Karen Curtis have been sponsoring a free Thanksgiving Day dinner for those in need. With the help of volunteers, Mark and Karen Curtis have prepared and served traditional Thanksgiving meals to thousands of needy families for more than two decades. Last year, at the “Curtis Family Thanksgiving“, nearly 1,700 people had a free, hot Thanksgiving dinner either delivered to their door or served to them at Eagles Hall in Framingham.
The annual Curtis Family Thanksgiving dinner brings together more than 400 members of the community including local business owners, Framingham Girl Scouts, students from Fuller Middle School and Framingham High School and members of Framingham Youth Hockey who donate supplies, money or their time to follow the example that Mark and Karen Curtis have set for the last 23 years.
As owners/operators of the Eagles All-American Grill, the Curtis’ service to the Framingham community continues year round with service to senior residents of Memorial House and the Callahan Senior Center. Through the years, Mark & Karen Curtis have been also a part of community family events ranging from Concerts on the Common to the groundbreaking at Bowditch Field.
Dave Gudejko has been involved in the town of Framingham since moving here in 1978. For almost three decades, Dave has been active in Framingham Baseball in many capacities including serving as president of both Little League and Framingham Babe Ruth. He has coached, chaired many fundraising activities and answered the call whenever he was asked. In addition, Dave worked closely with Framingham Parks and Recreation Department as field liaison where he scheduled fields for more than 1,000 players.
For many years, Dave volunteered to get up before sunrise on cold Sunday mornings to make sure that the kids got safely onto buses to enjoy the Framingham Parks and Recreation department’s ski and snowboard program. That same attitude and spirit was brought to the Marian Boosters when as past president he helped shape that organization. Additionally, Dave has coached CYO basketball and administered many youth programs through St. Bridget’s CYO including community outreach programs, ski trips and bowling.
This year, the Salute to Framingham will present the Jim O’Connor Community Service Award to the Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation. Named for former FHS Athletic Director and founder of the Salute to Framingham, this award honors an organization whose work benefits the youth of Framingham. The Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation was established by Framingham Co-operative Bank in 1998 as a reflection of its long-standing commitment to the local community.
In addition to these honorees, the Salute program also recognizes Framingham teachers and staff who make each day “special” in our public schools, and also acknowledges graduating FHS students who positively impact the school community.
The 2012 “You Are Special” recipients are:
Rebecca Morrison, Barbieri Elementary
Sharon Silverman, Brophy Elementary
Deb Hobin, Brophy Elementary
Elizabeth Jeffery, Dunning Elementary
Heather Degnan, McCarthy Elementary
Miriam Lapa Silva, Potter Road Elementary
Jill Coates, Potter Road Elementary
Kerri O’Brien, Stapleton Elementary
Deb Phillips, Cameron Middle School
Lisa Columbo, Fuller Middle School
Vanda Figueiredo, Fuller Middle School
Otto Johnson, Walsh Middle School
Nancy Hulme, Walsh Middle School
Susan DeSimone, FHS
Janice Laakko, FHS
Jayne Carney, Special Education Department
Literacy Program, Woodrow Wilson Elementary – honoring the entire team at Woodrow Wilson for their work with the school-wide vocabulary intiative.
The Salute to Framingham will take place on Thursday, March 22nd at 6:00pm at the Sheraton Framingham Ballroom.
Proceeds from the Salute to Framingham benefit the Framingham High School Foundation. All proceeds from the event are used to benefit FHS students by supporting activities, the arts, and athletics at the school.
Motorists should be prepared to stop as single-lane alternating traffic patterns are in use at several of the construction sites.
FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue to wind down. Crews will be paving many of the roads that have been under construction during the past several months to prepare for the winter freeze.
Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.
The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.
The email traffic alert for the week of December 2nd – December 9th, 2011 indicates that: (more…)
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Framingham High School – Learn what UMass and other Massachusetts public universities and community colleges offer.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Representative Tom Sannicandro, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education, is hosting Go Public!, an event geared toward students and parents interested in learning more about what public universities and colleges offer. Go Public! will take place Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Framingham High School, 115 “A” Street, Framingham, MA.
“We have a terrific public higher education system in Massachusetts,” Rep. Sannicandro said. “This event will show our young people and their families how much our public universities can offer.”
Go Public! will focus on helping students understand the transition to higher ed while also providing resources for parents. There will be (more…)
www.framingham.com helps you find the best sports information in town!
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Back to school also means it’s time for many kids to start various fall sports.
Parents, student athletes, coaches and others involved in Framingham sports may be overwhelmed if they have to organize sports schedules — especially if they have to coordinate between two or more sports — or for more than one person or team’s schedule.
Of course, the best source of info is from the organization which runs the particular sports program.
Most print a schedule that they hand out at the beginning of a season — but (more…)
Click to download a printable copy of the (2011-2012) Framingham Public School Calendar.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Not sure what day your child starts back to school, or what time school starts or ends, or where the bus stop for your child is?
The Framingham Public School System maintains a website with information about each school, and general district information.
You can download a printable, (.PDF format) Framingham Public School Calendar for the (2011-2012) school year by clicking here. The calendar is in English, for other languages, visit the school district website.
2011-2012 First Day of School:
(and other key dates for first week of school year)
Monday, August 29th – First Day for Teachers
Monday, August 29th – Grade 9 Transition day, (for freshman entering Framingham High School)
Tuesday, August 30th – First Day of School (Grades 1-12)
Wednesday, August 31th – First Day of Kindergarten (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, August 15th through August 20th, 2011).
Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.
The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.
You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects, (see link below for more info).
The email traffic alert for the week of August 22nd – 26th, 2011 indicates that: (more…)
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