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STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
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Sam Cohen, Albert Gerovitch,
Luke Vrotsos, Theresa Morley-McLaughlin
These four members of NHS's class of 2017 were recently recognized by NPS Superintendent, Dr. Peter Sanchioni. These students were presented with prestigious awards based on their high academic achievements.
Luke Vrotsos and Albert Gerovitch are the recipients of a
Certificate of Academic Excellence awarded by the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents This certificate honors high school students who have distinguished themselves in the pursuit of excellence through the junior year of their high school experience.
Theresa Morley-McLaughlin and Samuel Cohen were presented with the National School Development Council Award for Academic Growth and Student Leadership in Learning from the New England School Development Council (NESDEC). The NSDC award is presented to high school seniors who have consistently pursued a high level of academic effort, and who have also served as positive role models for the student body.
Congratulations to these students!
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APP PRIZE CALENDARS ARE BACK
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Support the After Prom Party and
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SUPPORT GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL
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Do you have a dirty car?
No time to drive to the car wash?
Let the car wash come to YOU!
 Natick High girls volleyball team
is running a fundraiser
now through Oct. 31!
Purchase a mobile car detailing and the service will come to your home or office and detail your car.
You have one year to use it after making the deposit.
Click here for all the "DETAILS"!
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NHS SPEECH TEAM
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The Natick Speech Team will be traveling to the
Novice Tournament this weekend. New members will be speaking in a variety of public
 speaking events including Declamation, Prose Reading, Play Reading, Children's Literature Reading, Extemporaneous Speaking, Radio Broadcasting, and Student Congress.
Best of luck to the Team this weekend!
Interested in joining Natick Speech?
Contact Julianne Kelleher for more information:
jukelleher@students.natickps.org
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CELEBRATE METCO
Pre-game tribute tonight!
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Join us
tonight at Memorial Field @ 6:30 p.m. for
a pre-game tribute to celebrate our METCO
students, families, and friends.
On August 14, 1967 the Natick School Committee (consisting of members Paul Ambler, Gail Cosgrove, Minot MacDonold, J.Vincent Saunders, Thomas J. Shea, C.Bernie Siglove and Chairwoman Helen Sellew) voted unanimously to charter a "pilot program" named the "Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunities" (METCO) within the Natick Public Schools (NPS).
Superintendent Alfred Maffeo and NPS administration worked to build the inaugural class of twenty students from Boston who started attending John F. Kennedy Jr. High School and Natick High in September 1969.
Today this "pilot program" has evolved into a sustained commitment and has become a part of the fabric of Natick Public Schools. What started as a pilot program has grown into a larger community that everyone now recognizes and knows as the METCO program.
Currently, Natick Public Schools has fifty-four students with diverse backgrounds from Boston enrolled in in the district. These students, with their academic, cultural, and athletic talents, complement and enhance the community of Natick. The pendulum of time does reveal there is more work required to achieve educational equity in all school districts.
However, today, we take the time to acknowledge the successes of the METCO program and its 50th anniversary as a change agent moving us in the right direction.
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AFTER PROM PARTY
PLANNING MEETING
OCTOBER 24th
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NHS PARENTS!
Come join us for our
KICK-OFF APP
Planning Meeting!
Monday, October 24th
7:15 p.m.
NHS Library
Please consider helping out with planning
this amazing event for our students!
If you aren't able to attend the meeting but
are interested in helping, please email
Kimberly Chamberlain at
kchamba@comcast.net
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NATICK TOGETHER FOR YOUTH MEETING
OCTOBER 24th
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NTY Coalition meeting
Monday, October 24th
6:00-7:30 p.m.
@ NHS Dining Hall
Attend NTY's monthly Coalition meeting at a special evening time!
Get to know adult and youth members of the Coalition and learn more about current work to prevent and reduce youth substance use in Natick.
A light dinner will be provided, so please RSVP to Katie Sugarman
at csugarman@natickps.org if you plan to attend!
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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
.
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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RESILIENT PARENT, RESILIENT CHILD PROGRAM
OCTOBER 26th
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Underage Drinking:
Building the Foundation for Addiction Prevention
Wednesday, October 26th
7:00-9:00 p.m.
@ NHS Auditorium
Are you concerned about drinking behaviors among youth in Natick?
Do you worry about the rates of addiction among young people?
Learn more about Natick's local substance use rates and the links between underage drinking and other drug use at this important community event.
Click
here for more information.
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9th GRADE FIELD TRIP
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The Class of 2020 enjoyed a trip to either Project Adventure or Hale Reservation on Wednesday of this week. In addition to participating on the ropes courses they were able to have fun with several group bonding activities. And it was a beautiful day!
Check out more scenes from the day HERE.
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COLLEGE REP VISITS @ NHS
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ATTN: ALL SENIORS
View a list of scheduled conferences for the
Conferences are scheduled for
either 7:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
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MEFA FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
This presentation was held on Wednesday, October 19th. If you were unable to attend, you may view the MEFA 2016-17 Financial Aid Presentation
HERE and this MEFA Financial Aid
Timeline.
For more info, visit
www.mefa.org.
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT
Under this act all military recruiters are entitled to a list of the names, addresses and phone numbers of students. We are required under law to provide these lists to them upon request.
Parents/Guardians may, however, request that their child's name be removed from these lists by filling out a Military Exempt Form and returning it to the Guidance Department.
GOING TO COLLEGE WITH FOOD ALLERGIES
Regional Forum for Parents and Teens
Thursday, November 10th / 7:00-9:00 p.m.
@ Salem Hospital-North Shore Medical Center
and
Tuesday, November 15th / 7:00-9:00 p.m.
@ Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Free; no need to pre-register.
Learn more here.
MIT LAUNCH
Students: are you looking to start your own real-life business in just four weeks? Join us this summer and launch into your future at MIT!
Click
here to learn more and apply!
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MASS BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FIELD TRIP
NOVEMBER 15th
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ATTENTION NHS SENIORS!
Visit Mass Bay Community College
Tuesday, November 15th
9:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Seniors who are interested in touring Mass Bay Community College -- this is your chance! During the visit all students will have the opportunity to apply for admission (no application fee!) This trip has filled up quickly in the past, so students should sign up as soon as possible.
Permission forms are available from Mr. Garry in the Guidance Department.
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UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS
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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. Register here.
New England Service Academy Night
Wednesday, November 2nd / 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
@ Danversport Yacht Club
This is an outstanding opportunity for your students who're exploring the Service Academies, Senior and Junior Military Colleges, to come get information about the application and scholarship process.
Learn more here.
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COMING UP NEXT WEEK
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Mon., Oct. 24
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Red 2
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Tue., Oct. 25
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Blue 2
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Wed., Oct. 26
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Red 1
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Community Seminar
7:00 p.m., Town Forum on Underage Drinking, NHS Auditorium
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Thu., Oct. 27
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Blue 1
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Fri., Oct. 28
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Red 2
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6:00 p.m., Choir Fall Festival, NHS Dining Hall
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VIRTUAL BACKPACK
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 Remember to check the
Virtual Backpack
for more
news, announcements, and upcoming events!
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