NHS Newsletter
January 12, 2018
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Back Row -
Cal 'Callahan' Grady, Shawn'Tay Burton
Next -
Isabella De Palo Garcia Perez, Luke Vrotsos
Next -
Fiona O'Dea, Annika Streeter, Joyce Libbin
Front Row -
Andrew Sachs, Jack Drew, Sana Salaam, Christina Mangano
The following students comprised the panel for the
NHS Alumni Freshman College Panel
that took place on
January 9th 2018
. There were about 70 students & parents in attendance!
Parents Sharon Libbin and Stacy Bradford helped organize and plan the event. Thank you to everyone who made the night such a success!
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PICTURED L-R:
Ali Chalmers & Osher Shimoni
NOT PICTURED:
Niamh Lynch, Katelyn Healy, Dar Bejerano, and Katelyn Healy
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The main office at NHS received a phone call from a Natick resident who wanted to thank the
Change the World Club
for the lovely note and candy left on her doorstep during the holiday season. She said that it was a really nice surprise that brightened her day, and that she loved hearing from NHS students because her own children have grown and moved out. She expressed her desire to donate money to the Change the World Club so that they can continue to spread happy messages!
For more information on the club, please click
here
.
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January
Monday,
January 15
- Martin Luther King, Jr Day-
NO SCHOOL
Assembly at Wilson Middle School
Thursday,
January 18- MIDTERM EXAMS 1 & 2
Friday,
January 19- MIDTERM EXAMS 3 & 4
Monday,
January 22- MIDTERM EXAMS 5 & 6
Tuesday,
January 23- MIDTERM EXAMS 7 & 8
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NHS IS LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES
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Hosting Opportunity
Dear Parents,
We are still in need of
two host families for 2 male students for our Shijiazhuang sister school visit in
February. Students will arrive on Feb.11th around 6pm and leave on the 14th after school. Students will spend each day at NHS.
Thank you,
Rose Bertucci
Dean of StudentS
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PRINCIPAL HARRIGAN RUNS 2018 BOSTON MARATHON FOR NHS
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We are very proud of our graduating seniors for their hard work and tremendous accomplishments at Natick High School. They have distinguished themselves in so many ways.
To help defray the soaring cost of post-secondary education, we have created the
Boston Marathon Scholarship Fund
. Special thanks to the town of Natick for awarding Natick High School one number for the
2018 Boston Marathon
. Principal Brian Harrigan is delighted to run the marathon for deserving members of the
Natick High School Class of 2018
.
Our goal is to raise $8,000. Students will be selected based on merit and need. Scholarship winners will demonstrate hard work, resilience and a fighting spirit, qualities embodied by the Boston Marathon.
Thank you for contributing to the future of Natick High School graduates!
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TO DONATE:
https://www.gofundme.com/mrharriganrunsfornhsscholarships
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MLK DAY CELEBRATION EVENT
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The Interfaith Clergy of Natick, Natick Public Schools, SPARK Kindness, Natick Together for Youth, Natick METCO Program and Natick is UNITED cordially invite you to the:
14th Annual Natick MLK Celebration & Family Community Welcoming Event
Monday, January 15, 2018
10:00 AM at Wilson Middle School
To register & learn more, please click
here
)
Be inspired and join in a community celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year we will also be highlighting our Natick High School Peer Advocates as featured speakers and performers (along with student MLK essay contest winners and the Johnson Peacemakers!)
A Family Volunteering & Community Welcoming Event will immediately follow the celebration (11AM-Noon in the Wilson Cafeteria.) Light refreshments will be provided. (Registration is not required but encouraged for planning purposes.) Some highlights:
- Join us for craft/service opportunity for students preschool and up (sponsored by Catching Joy). Catching Joy will also be collecting hats and mittens to be distributed to families in need. Please consider bringing an item to donate!
- Lend a hand with Pat Conaway of Keep Natick Beautiful! Help Pat build Recycle Buddy Bins and put together the KNB Units (Trash + Buddy Bins) so people can “Adopt A Spot” in their own neighborhoods and keep them clean and beautiful!
- Enjoy interactive activities lead by Natick High School's Peer Advocates including a children's book reading and artistic response project with CUTEY(Community United to Educate Youth)!
- Meet and greet many of Natick's incredible community partners and learn about their work and offerings at the Community Welcoming Event, with info tables from organizations like Natick METCO, Natick Together for Youth (NTY), Natick Center Cultural District & Natick Cultural Council, SPARK Kindness, Kids Connect, Natick is UNITED, Natick SEPAC, SURJ (Showing up for Racial Justice) and more!
Hope to see you there!
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A MESSAGE FROM THE NURSES- EKG SCREENINGS
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February is Heart Smart Month!
Dear Parents & Guardians,
EKG screenings
will be offered by the High School Nurses for grade
9-12 students
on
February 14th & 15th at NHS
. They should use the link to the SignUpGenius site and follow the directions. Students will need to chose a 10 minute time frame on one of the days that falls during CDS, study, lunch or a priv.
Students should download the 2 forms and have them signed by the Parent or Guardian and bring both on the day of the screening along with a check for $35 made payable to:
Boston ECG Project Physicians Org.
Please see the
attached
flyer for all details.
To view a YouTube parent perspective, please click
here
.
To sign up, please click
here
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After a successful plunge last year, raising $10,000 for the Special Olympics, we are back hoping to raise even more money this year! Get involved by taking the plunge, donating, or coming out and spreading the word about this event. Join or create a team to help support the costs associated the Natick Day Games and the unified track and field and basketball programs.
Saturday, February 10th
Lake Cochituate, Natick
Registration/Check-in...9:00am-12:00pm
Safety Briefing...11:45am-12:00pm
PLUNGE...12:00pm-1:00pm
Please click
here for the flyer
Find out more and donate at:
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The French Club
held its fifth annual
Bûche de Noël Bake-Off
on Tuesday, December 19, with a record 15 entries. For those who do not know,
bûche de Noël
is a traditional French Christmas cake that is rolled to look like a log. It's a beloved dessert that requires a fair amount of time and effort to be made successfully. To prepare, students researched recipes independently and we had a viewing of Julia Child's classic show
The French Chef
to learn from one of the masters of French cooking.
Our entrants came from all grades and levels of French, and this year's competition was the fiercest yet!
For best presentation, there was a tie between two entrants: one made by Rebecca Johnson and Diana Federico (students of Mme O'Connor), and another made by Ella Pearson, Carolyn Fleming, and Molly Fair (students of Mme Mansfield).
The prestigious teacher's choice award was decided by M. Rufo, Mme Ruggaber, Mme Mansfield, and Mme O'Connor and was bestowed upon the entry made by Ella Pearson, Carolyn Fleming, and Molly Fair.
Bonne année à toutes et à tous!
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WGBH'S HIGH SCHOOL QUIZ SHOW
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Natick High School is set to face Wellesley High School in the first round of
WGBH’s High School Quiz Show academic competition, which includes 16 teams.
If you’d like to see the competition live before it is shown on TV, you can attend the
taping on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 8:30am at WGBH Studios in Brighton.
The episode will air on
March 3 at
6pm on WGBH 2.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
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To view the January NHS Guidance Monthly Bulletin please
Click Here
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Have questions about identifying an internship site?
Need help brainstorming project ideas?
Stop by the teachers cafe during lunch to ask guidance counselors questions!
- WHEN: Thursday, January 16th all lunch blocks
- WHERE: NHS Teachers Cafeteria (room in the far right corner of the cafeteria)
- WHO: open to all seniors interested in the Senior Internship Program
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Grade 8 Curriculum Night 2018 was held at Natick High School on Thursday, January 11th. This was an informational program for parents of the Class of 2022. For those of you that were unable to attend please view the information by
CLICKING HERE
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Gap Year Fairs
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https://usagapyearfairs.org/
- USA Gap Year Fairs is a national circuit of events that bring together reputable Gap Year organizations, interested students and parents, high school college counselors and the Gap Year experts. These events are designed to provide students with a broad exposure of Gap Year Programs and the opportunity for face to face conversations with the people who work in the field. For students and parents interested in Gap Year, these fairs are the legitimate source to connect with reputable organizations that focus on Education, Service and Personal Growth.
Thursday, January 18
- Brookline High School | Speaker 6-6:45pm | Fair 6:45-8:30pm
Saturday January 20 -
Noble and Greenough School, Dedham | Speaker 1-2pm | Fair 2-4pm
Sunday, January 21 -
Philips Academy, Andover | Speaker 12-1pm | Fair 1-3pm
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Are you a girl who loves to code? Or are you a girl who always wondered what it was all about? Either way we have a club for you!
Natick High is starting a Girls Who Code club! Come to an informational session on
Tuesday January 23rd for more information.
No coding experience required!
We meet at 2:30 in room 328.
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TEC INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNTIES
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DISTRICT AND SCHOOL REPORT CARDS
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We are pleased to share annual district and school-based report cards published by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
The report cards contain information about school and district accountability, student achievement, and other important measures of school performance.
In addition, we provide information about our Title 1 requirements and the "right to know" for parents at the Johnson School.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COURSES AT NHS
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A MESSAGE FROM THE MORSE LIBRARY
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It's almost time for The Friends of Morse Institute's Book and Music Sale!
January 20 & 21, 2018
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE
FLYER
We're looking volunteers to help set up, organize, run, and pack up the book sale, and for bakers to provide goodies for the bake sale. If you can give us an hour (or more!) of your time, you can be part of our tradition of successful sales that support the Morse Institute Library.
BAKERS: Bring your treats to Study Room 1A in the Library on
Friday, January 19, 2018, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
BOOK AND MUSIC SALE:
We need muscle power on Thursday, January 18th, from 3 - 9 p.m. to help move the boxes of books out of storage and into the sale room.
We need organizers on Friday, January 19th, from noon - 4 p.m. to arrange books; put out puzzles, games, and videos; and generally neaten up the sale areas.
We need helpers during the sale itself: sign up for however long you can help on Saturday, January 20th, 9:30 - 4 p.m., and/or Sunday, January 21st, noon - 3 p.m.
We need packers and haulers to pack up the sale on Sunday, January 21st, from 3 - 5 p.m.
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NPS NAMED ON COLLEGE BOARD'S HONOR ROLL
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Natick Public Schools has earned a position on the 8th Annual AP District Honor Roll. The annual AP District Honor Roll recognizes districts for increasing access to Advanced Placement course work while maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP exams.
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PLACE AN AD IN THE 2018 YEARBOOK
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Parents & Businesses: If you'd like to place an ad in the 2018 Yearbook, please click
here.
Deadline is January 26, 2018.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE AFTER PROM PARTY
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After Prom Party (APP) “Say Yes To The Dress” Fundraiser
Most everyone has heard of “Say Yes To The Dress” – a show that helps someone find the perfect dress for their big day. At NHS, the 2018 NHS APP committee is organizing a similar fundraising event, and we are looking for donations of
gently-used prom dresses
and
accessories such as purses, jewelry, shoes
, etc. to sell at incredibly low prices. Items can be dropped off at the home of Jill Kovatsis at 14 Pauline Drive in Natick (simply leave items in the marked box on the porch), or they can be left in the NHS front office with Sandy White. All items need to be received by January 21st in time for The Redhawk Boutique event being held on
Sunday, January 28
th
from 12:00-3:00 PM in the NHS Library
.
For more information on the event, click
here
for the flyer or contact Jill Kovatsis at
ja.k@verizon.net.
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COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
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All parents are invited to join Principal Harrigan for coffee and conversation. This is a great opportunity for all parents to meet in a relaxed setting to share information, ideas, and to make suggestions.
Please join us on the following dates & times:
Thursday, February 15 at 8:30am- faculty dining room
Thursday, April 26 at 8:30am- faculty dining room
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36 HOUR MUSICAL-FEBRUARY VACATION
(grades 7-10) Instructor: Debbi Finkelstein, NDW Stage Manager Location: Cole Center,
179 Boden Lane
A fun and fast-paced musical production. For 2.5 days actors will have a full production experience, starting with auditions—all leading up to a performance at the end of the day for family and friends. Projected schedule; Wed, 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Thu, 9:00 am-5:00 pm and Fri, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. 01 Wed-Fri Feb 21-Feb 23 times above $100
JOB SHADOW @ MICROSOFT STORE
(grades 9-12) Instructor: Microsoft Employees This invitation-only workshop allows high-achieving students an opportunity to experience the Microsoft retail store from the inside. Participants will get their hands on Microsoft’s latest platforms and devices. From discovering more about Microsoft as a business, a culture and as a career, to identifying resume building skills that they already have, this workshop sets students on a path to employment. Participants will be bused from Natick High School to the Mall and will return to the Cole Center approximately 2:30 pm. 01 Wed Jan 10 11:30 am-2:30 pm $5
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS
(grades 9-12) Instructor: Microsoft Employees This is comprised of 4 two-hour sessions where participants will develop and polish their business ideas through a series of activities while getting feedback from the facilitator and their peers. All participants who successfully complete the workshop series will graduate with a written business plan and polished pitch, ready to take their next steps as young entrepreneurs. Participants will be bused from Natick High School to the Mall and will return to the Cole Center approximately 5:30 pm. 01 Thu Jan 11-Feb 1 2:30-5:30 pm $10
For the full Winter 2017-2018 Brochure, please click
here.
To register, please click
here.
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College Admission Test Prep Opportunities
Natick High has a partnership with 4 outstanding test preparation providers:
Kaplan, Catalyst, Testive and Chyten
. Due to our partnership arrangements, Natick High students are offered a discounted rate for their program offerings. We continue to update our website with new opportunities weekly.
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KAPLAN''S Free SAT Prep Week | January 14-17
Start prepping for the March SAT with our Free SAT Prep Week, January 14-17. Take a practice test, join our Bootcamp, and learn time-saving strategies for the test.
Seats are limited—reserve your spot
.
Catalyst's Live Online ACT/SAT Combo Prep Course begins on January 17th
.
Subject:
For Juniors planning to take the ACT or SAT this spring!
This January, Catalyst Prep's Founder and CEO, Jared Friedland, will be leading a special online prep course for students looking to learn SAT and ACT strategies from an unparalleled expert.
Schedule: The course consists of 8 two-hour
live sessions, so students can pose questions and request further explanations. Each session will also be recorded and available via email the following morning.
Dates/Time: Please see attached flyer for details
Tuition: Just $399 per student
Students may register using the following link:
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9TH GRADE ORIENTATION 2018- SAVE THE DATES
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A LOOK AHEAD...
9TH GRADE ORIENTATION
2018
To ensure a smooth transition and promote an inclusive culture at Natick High School, we will be running a two-day orientation for all incoming Ninth graders on
August 23-24, 2018
. Please save the dates.
For all of the details, please click
here
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SPARK Kindness
is very pleased to present the Resilient Parent, Resilient Child speaker series.
These programs are
FREE
of charge thanks to sponsor and community support.
Visit
SPARKKindness.org
to learn more, to register for programs, and for schedule updates and changes.
All are welcome!
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NHS VIRTUAL BACKPACK
for more announcements & events!
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Natick High School
15 West Street
Natick, MA 01760
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