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STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
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This week we welcomed several
students visiting from Switzerland:
Tenzin, Max, Yves, Sabrina, Laura,
Jamie,
Cristina, Marvin, David,
Nicholas, Gian,
Lindita, Aline, Aaron
They spent the week with Natick High students and
toured several areas of Boston including Chinatown and MIT
A big thank you to these NHS students and their families for hosting:
Roesli Arena, Julia Bednarz, Sophie Brandt, Madison Brothers,
Grace Chouinard, Spencer Dorfneilsen, Angela Fisher, Erin Freitas, Isabella Garbacz, Gabriella Gutierrez, Kyle Knapp, Eric McDaniel,
Kateri Miller, Kelsey Olen, Alexis Ranieri
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HOBY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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Announcing the 2016-2017
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership
(HOBY) Program for Sophomore Students
What is the HOBY Program and
how can
YOU become an ambassador?
CLICK HERE for more information including
the application process and deadlines!
www.hoby.org
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APP PRIZE CALENDARS ARE BACK
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RESILIENT PARENT, RESILIENT CHILD
OCTOBER 4th
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NHS OPEN HOUSE
OCTOBER 6th
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VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
OCTOBER 6th
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The League of Women Voters will be holding a voter registration drive at Natick High School on Thursday, October 6th.
The drive will be held in the dining hall during all four lunches. Any student who will turn 18 on or before the November 8th
election is eligible to register.
All eligible students are encouraged to register
and exercise this important right.
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INTERESTED IN TAKING A GAP YEAR?
OCTOBER 11th
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Winterline Global Education
is hosting a free talk at
Morse Institute Library
Tuesday, October 11th
at 7:00 p.m.
Winterline offers amazing gap year experiences! Hear from one of their staff members as he talks about his own gap year and how you can set one up to get the best results.
The program is free and open to young adults 11-22 and their parents.
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INFO MEETING FOR SPAIN TRIP
OCTOBER 13th
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NHS School Trip to Spain
April Vacation 2018
 There will be a meeting on T
hursday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m. for parents and students who are interested in learning more about this opportunity.
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RECYCLE YOUR OLD ELECTRONICS
OCTOBER 15th
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Do you have old computers, microwaves,
or TV's that you'd like to get rid of?
 Natick High School BPA will be holding their fall
electronics recycling drive on Saturday, October 15th at the high school. The collection will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m....
or when the truck is full.
See flyer for more information.
Questions? Email
maroberson@natickps.org
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FLU VACCINE FOR STUDENTS
OCTOBER 18th
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INFORMATION FOR GRADES 9-12
FOR OCTOBER 19th
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Sophomore Alle Durkin
, an avid competitor in equestrian show jumping since the age of 3, has been one of the top 250 junior equestrians to be invited to the United States Equestrian Federation Medal Finals for the past two years. She will be traveling to Florida this winter to compete in the Winter Equestrian International Festival.
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 Scotia Hille '18
is making a global impact!
This past summer she traveled to Vietnam to complete an internship and used her French to communicate with those who did not speak English.
She is also hosting a French exchange student next month. Her openness to new cultures and new ideas is inspiring!
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AFTER PROM PARTY PLANNING MEETING
OCTOBER 24th
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The Natick High School After Prom
Party Committee
needs YOU!
 It's not too early to start planning for APP 2017! Our first meeting will
be on Monday, October 24th at 7:15 p.m. in the NHS Library.
Please join us and consider helping out with the planning of this amazing event for our students!
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FROM NHS PTSO
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The
Natick High School Parent Teacher Student Organization
thanks those who have already donated their
PTSO membership dues as part of
our 2016-17 membership drive
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Being an active member of the PTSO allows you to support your high school
and the future of all our students
. The nature and extent of further involvement in the organization is entirely up to you. We use PTSO  dues and donations to provide parents, teachers, administrators, and students with opportunities and tools to communicate.
We also help with specific activities to support faculty and students such as the annual teacher and staff appreciation luncheon, scholarships for graduating seniors, SAT breakfasts, and guest speakers.
Every parent is a member of PTSO. Become an active member by completing this form and sending your dues payment of $25.
It's a great way to be involved with NHS!
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FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
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COLLEGE REP VISITS @ NHS
through your Naviance account.
Conferences are scheduled for either 7:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Guidance Department maintains an updated database of independent and local scholarships.
Click here for the info.
ATTENTION JUNIORS
Registration for Kaplan's free PSAT Prep Live has begun. Highly-rated, expert instructors will review all areas of the exam, streamed live online leading up to test day. Register online at
kaptest.com/psatpreplive
CHYTEN TEST PREP
Chyten is pleased to partner with Natick Public Schools to provide test preparation for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and Chyten's SAT/ACT Comparison Test. Natick families receive concierge level support, a dedicated website, toll-free customer support phone number at 888 385 3401, and 15% discounts for all Chyten programs.
FAFSA WEBINAR
The college financial aid process is starting early. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can now be submitted
as early as October 1st.
Register for a FREE webinar designed to help students and families make sense of the new changes to the FAFSA and the financial aid process. Choose between Wed., Oct. 5th or Thurs., Oct. 6th.
Webinars on both dates will be held 8:00-9:00 p.m.
PRINCETON REVIEW
Free SAT and ACT prep events!
> ACT Practice Test: 9:00a.m.-1:00 p.m., Oct. 9
> ACT Strategy Session: 8:00-9:00 p.m., Oct. 18
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UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS
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Wednesday, October 5th
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
@ Waltham High School
Canadian College Fair
Hosted by the Boston Consulate General of Canada
Tuesday, October 18th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Representatives from Canadian institutions will be present to answer questions about their colleges, tuitions, application processes and more.
Performing & Visual Arts College Fair
Thursday, October 27th
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
@ Boston University's Fuller Building
808 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
NACAC hosts this annual fair boasting over 130 of the nation's premier institutions and offering students a first-hand opportunity to ask questions and collect relevant info from schools of interest.
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REDHAWK RALLY CAPS
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Peter Manoli and Brendan Fair put their rally caps on during a Spanish quiz in Ms. Lavezzo's class earlier this week...
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COMING UP NEXT WEEK
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Mon., Oct. 3
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Rosh Hashannah
No School / Office Closed |
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Tue., Oct. 4
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Red 2
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Wed., Oct. 5
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Blue 2
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Thu., Oct. 6
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Red 1
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6:15 p.m., Open House
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Fri., Oct. 7
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Blue 1
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VIRTUAL BACKPACK
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 Remember to check the
Virtual Backpack
for more
news, announcements, and upcoming events!
Recently added:
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that we would like to host at no cost to students.
Health Clinic by Friday, October 14th. 
