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Greetings Preschool Families,
Sincere thanks for your donations to our collection of non-perishable food items for the Natick Service Council. Your generosity surpassed expectation and we hope you found this a great opportunity to share the spirit of giving with your little learner!

This will be the last eblast until after the Thanksgiving holiday break. There is no school on Monday, November 27 due to the Natick Innovation and Learning Summit; a professional development opportunity for all of Natick's teachers as well as many from surrounding towns.

On behalf of the entire Natick Preschool staff, I wish you a warm and joyous Thanksgiving holiday.
~MaryBeth

News from the Health Clinic
November 2017                   
 
Now that the Halloween festivities are over there is likely far more candy in all of our households than any other time of the year. With all those sweets and the impending holiday baking looming this is a good time to remind your children of the importance of oral hygiene and be familiar with the signs of dental caries or cavities. We certainly do not want oral discomfort or required dental work to get in the way of eating our favorite holiday treats!  
 
Dental Caries Causes and Symptoms  
 
Tooth decay is a common disorder, second only to the  common cold . It usually occurs in  children  and young adults, but it can affect anyone. Tooth decay is a common cause of tooth loss in younger people so it is particularly important to monitor our children's oral hygiene and health.
The mouth is filled with bacteria that reacts with food that is eaten. Certain foods with significant amounts of sugar and starch turn into acids. Bacteria, acid, food pieces, and saliva combine in the mouth to form a sticky substance called plaque. Plaque begins to build up on teeth within 20 minutes after eating. If it is not removed, tooth decay will begin.
Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) increase the risk of tooth decay. Sticky foods are more harmful than non-sticky foods because they remain on the teeth. Frequent snacking increases the time that acids are in contact with the surface of the tooth. So, during this time of enjoyable overindulgence it will pay off to be diligent about brushing teeth after meals and snacks.
Symptoms : There may be no symptoms. If symptoms occur, they may include:
  • Tooth pain or achy feeling, particularly after sweet or hot or cold foods and drinks
  • Visible pits or holes in the teeth
Serious Symptoms and Complications:
  • Discomfort or pain
  • Fractured tooth
  • Inability to bite down on tooth
  • Tooth abscess
  • Tooth sensitivity
 
Tips for Prevention  
Effective toothbrushing at least twice a day is necessary to prevent cavities. When combined with professional cleaning (every 6 months) and daily flossing prevention is at its best! It can be difficult to ensure children are brushing their teeth correctly so here are some tips to improve tooth brushing at home.
  • Use a timer to ensure brushing lasts at least 2 minutes
  • Brush your teeth with your children so you can supervise and demonstrate effective brushing.
It is best to eat chewy, sticky foods (such as dried fruit or candy) as part of a meal rather than alone as a snack. If possible, brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with water after eating these foods. Another tip is to limit snacking, since it creates a constant supply of acid in your mouth.
Enjoy all this season has to bring and stay safe in your travels!
 ~Nurse MaryAnne
Natick Families and Miracle Families:
This event is open to all Natick families to celebrate and appreciate all that Children's Hospital has done for the Natick community. Please join us on November 18th, there will be a $5 entry fee (kids free!).  If you or a family member have received care from Children's we would love to celebrate your experience as one of our Miracle Families.  Please Contact natickthon2017@gmail.com or NatickTHON advisor Miranda Rich mrich@natickps.org for details and questions about participating as a Miracle Family :)

If you cannot make November 18th we welcome you to please  donate to https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1503
100% of the proceeds go to Children's Hospital and the donations are tax deductible.

About NatickTHON:  NatickTHON is a year long fundraiser that culminates in a 6 hour celebration to support the patients at Boston Children's Hospital.  NatickTHON is part of a bigger Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' movement called Dance Marathon.   This movement benefits Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for more than 170 pediatric hospitals across North America. This is the only children's charity committed to having 100% of the funds raised stay local to support kids in the Natick and its surrounding communities.  Since its inception, Miracle Network Dance Marathon has raised more than $200 million for kids across North America- ensuring that no child or family fights pediatric illness or injury alone.


What donations are used for:
Caring for a child includes costs adult hospitals don't have-special-sized equipment to fit kids from the tiniest preemie to an adult-sized teen, extra support for families and research that unleashes cures to our most challenging childhood diseases. At Boston Children's every dollar you give heals, supports and helps find cures.  Did you know it costs:

$1.12  for 1 infant-sized mask to deliver anesthesia (disposable)
$15.73  for home-safety kit, including window locks, first aid kits and outlet covers
$ 62.50   for 1 one-month supply of Twisty Straws to encourage sick kids to drink healing fluids
$ 100  for 1 lab beaker
$ 150  for 2 weeks of support sessions for patients, parents and siblings
$ 163.52  for 1 year of food for a tank of zebrafish used to study cancer's origins
$ 341.76  for  a 3D model of child's spine to help surgeons 'see' before surgery
Natick Public Schools is Recruiting Substitute Teachers and Paras
Natick Public Schools is  looking for teacher subs (Bachelor's degree required) and Paraprofessional subs (high school degree required). Pay is $102 for paraprofessional subs and for the first 15 days as a teacher sub, then, for teacher subs, it increases to $115 for days 15-90. After the 90th day subbing in Natick in one school year, the pay increases to $121/day. Experience working with school age children is required.

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Calendar 2017 - 2018
November 22 - Early Release, Thanksgiving break
November 23, 24 - Thanksgiving break, no school
November 27 - NILS professional development, no school
December 6 - Early Release, professional development
December 25 - January 1 Vacation
January 2 - School reopens!
January 10 - Early Release, professional development
January 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no school
February 7 - Early Release, professional development
February 19 - 23 Vacation
March 14 - Early Release, professional development
March 30 - Good Friday, no school
April 4 - Early Release, parent conferences
April 11 - Early Release, parent conferences
April 16 - 20 Vacation
May 31 - Early Release, professional development
May 28 - Memorial Day, no school
June 13 - Early Release, last day of school (no snow days included)
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Family Resources of Natick

Family Resources of Natick is an excellent resource for
Natick families with young children.  
Family Resources of Natick has posted a new item, 'FRN November-December Program Schedule: Register by 10/31/17'
Join us as Open Gym resumes in November for Natick families, as well as our usual variety of play-to-learn groups, story times, music, creative exploration, and our monthly Saturday playgroups.

You may view the latest post here

Family Resources of Natick http://www.natickfamilies.org
508-655-2557
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even if you also notify the teacher. (Notice of planned absences can be given in advance.) 
Natick Public Schools is employing a new safety procedure PreK-12 that will notify parents if a child is absent and the school has not been previously notified by the parent. 
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