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NHS Newsletter
October 20, 2017
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This great group of students in the
Advanced TV Broadcasting Class put together a 5 minute video during NHS' Open House. The video highlights all the wonderful classes, clubs, activities, and extra curriculars that are offered here at Natick High School. Great job students! Thank you for representing our school so well!
PICTURED FROM L-R
Cam Pierce, Ash Houghton, Kayla Michaud, Erin Cummings & Tim Foley
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October/November
Wednesday,
October 25
Senior Parent Meeting 7:30am
Saturday,
October 28
ACTs at NHS
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Friday,
November 3
end of first term
Monday,
November 6
start of second term
Friday,
November 10
Veteran's Day
NO SCHOOL
Wednesday,
November 22
EARLY RELEASE DAY
Thursday- Friday,
November 23-24
Thanksgiving
NO SCHOOL
Monday,
November 27
NILS
NO SCHOOL
Thursday,
November 30
National Honor Society Induction, 7pm
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NHS AFTER PROM PARTY NEEDS YOUR HELP
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A NOTE FROM THE AFTER PROM PARTY COMMITTEE:
THE AFTER PROM PARTY IS IN DANGER OF NOT BEING HELD IN 2018
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MEETING ON
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 AT 7PM
HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
IF WE DO NOT FIND LEAD CO CHAIRS AND SUBCOMMITTEE CO CHAIRS FOR 2017-2018, WE WILL NOT HOLD THIS EVENT
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING. IT IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO GET INVOLVED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. GRAB A FRIEND AND JOIN US!
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING
WE APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL PARENT INVOLVEMENT!
THANK YOU!
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MASSBAY ROBO-SPORTS COMPETITION
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 10AM-3PM
MassBay is seeking 10 enthusiastic
Natick High School students to participate in the MassBay STEM Mentor Program's
free
, 1-day Robo-Sports Workshop & Competition-
No experience necessary!
Transportation to & from MassBay will be provided.
Prizes for winners will be given out!
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WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION INFO
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Important Information regarding
WINTER HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REGISTRATION
FamilyID online registration will open for HS Winter Sports on
Monday, October 23rd
! Please note that the Head Injury Form is now incorporated into your FamilyID registration. You DO NOT need to bring a hard copy to the Athletic Office.
For more information, please click
HERE
.
Winter Meet the Coaches night will be held on
Wednesday, November 1st
for parents/guardians of athletes. For more information, please click
HERE
.
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Hello, Parents/Guardians of our Seniors, Class of 2018!
The Guidance Department looks forward to seeing you on
Wednesday morning, October 25th at 7:30 a.m.
in the Auditorium, to continue discussing the college application process, and answering any questions you may have. Please be aware of these parking directions, as we welcome you this week:
Parents should park in the Visitor Parking spaces #s
69 - 82 and 41-57.
Please do
not
park in the Pre-School lot or in the Front Circle. One of the guidance counselors will be on hand to direct your safe arrival.
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
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To view the October NHS Guidance Monthly Bulletin please
Click Here
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Hello Freshmen, Class of 2021!
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Freshman Guidance Seminar will begin the week after Term 1 ends (November 6th).
Please be sure to check your schedule after November 3rd in order to know which room/day you are scheduled for Guidance Seminar.
In some cases, you may
also
have new CDS and study hall assignments. You will need to print a new schedule if you wish to have a hard copy.
Your Guidance Counselors are excited to see you!
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MEFA Financial Aid Program was held on Wednesday, October 18th. For those of you that were unable to attend please view the presented material by
CLICKING HERE
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Attn. Seniors - College Conferences:
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Conferences are scheduled for either 7:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. We encourage seniors to attend conferences for those schools they are interested in or intend to apply to.
For information on how to sign up please
Students should check in at the Guidance Office for the location of a college visit.
To view college visits for the week of
October 23rd
please
CLICK HERE
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My name is Joseph Holihan, I am a sophomore at Natick High School. In 8th grade I was nominated to be the Natick Ambassador to Project 351.
Project 351
in a non profit organization that empowers young people to become leaders through acts of kindness, compassion and service. When my year of ambassadorship ended, I was honored to continue as a mentor. Students from across Massachusetts like myself gather throughout the year to perform various service projects - helping active service members, local food pantries, children in need and more. Inspired by my trainings with Project 351 I wanted to find a way to inspire my peers and the youth of Natick that they too can make a difference, one day at a time. I therefore created We Care Wednesday.
The first Wednesday of every month will be dedicated to a different organization.
Donation bins will be located in the school lobby for ONE week only
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The FIRST week of every month
. EVERY bit helps. There is no donation too small.
Thank you for joining me in showing other children in Natick that they CAN make a difference in the life of someone in need. November is dedicated to Family Promise Metrowest.
We will be collecting canned items, table decorations and grocery gift cards for Thanksgiving baskets for families in the Family Promise Metrowest program. THANK YOU for Caring on We Care Wednesday. Questions:
natickp351@gmail.com
PLEASE CLICK
HERE
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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9TH GRADE ORIENTATION 2018
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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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CLASS OF 2020 CLASS RINGS
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CLASS OF 2020 CLASS RINGS
Looking for an upcoming birthday or holiday gift for your child? Consider ordering them a Class Ring!
There will be a meeting for parents of the Class of 2020 on Tuesday,
October 24 from 5:00-6:30pm in the cafeteria.
Information on ring styles and pricing will be discussed and many different rings will be on display to view.
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Sophomore Students:
Apply for the 2017-2018
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership
(HOBY) Program!
What is the HOBY Program and
how can
YOU
become an ambassador?
CLICK
HERE
for more information including
the application process and deadlines!
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Strategies for reducing academic stress
and strengthening executive
function skills at home
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2017, 7pm Natick High School (Lecture Hall – 2
nd
floor)
Please join Dan Levine and Melissa Wilson of
Engaging Minds who will present strategies for reducing academic stress and strengthening executive function skills at home. In this workshop parents will learn:
- Strategies to help your child get “unstuck” when he/she has trouble initiating tasks
- Organizational strategies to help your child keep track of his/her belongings and schoolwork
- Strategies to promote flexible thinking, enhance working memory, and sustain attention
- Self-monitoring strategies to help your child set goals, stay on track, and follow-through
Hosted by Natick SEPAC: The Natick Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is an all-volunteer organization of parents and caregivers dedicated in building a network for families whose children are receiving support services through an IEP/504 as well as for families considering requesting an IEP/504 evaluation.
SEPAC provides a parent’s perspective of information, support and recommendations
.
www.sepacnatick.org
or
naticksepac@gmail.com
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Students interested in attending a yoga class during CDS, should stop by the front office to sign-up with Ms. Crandall as space is limited.
Yoga provides tremendous benefits for your mind and your body. It builds strength, lengthens the muscles, and increases coordination and balance. Mental benefits include; positive moods, less anxiety, and less depression. If your busy, demanding life is making you stressed or anxious, give yoga a try.
Class will be held on
Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. in Room 148A
starting,
Thursday, October 19.
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SENIOR PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
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SENIOR PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE - All Senior Portraits + Blurbs for 2018 Yearbook are Due Friday, December 1st.
Seniors should schedule an appointment with
Paradise Photo and Video
28 Washington Street, Natick
508-655- 9288
our official photographer for 2017-2018.
Deadline for submitting a senior portrait and blurb to the yearbook is
December 1st. Photographs and blurbs submitted after this date are not guaranteed to be in the yearbook. If we do not receive your senior portrait, we may need to use your current iPass photo so you are in the book. If no current iPass photo is available, there will be a space left blank.
Submitting your photo: Paradise Photo and Video in Natick will submit your photos for you.
If you use another company or take your own photo – you are responsible for submitting your photo by email or on CD. To submit your photo by email, please send it to
ltartagliaricciotti@natickps.org.
Note: It is
EXTREMELY important that these guidelines be followed to ensure your photo is in the yearbook. The senior section is a semiformal section of the yearbook and has restrictions so that it is consistent. When you find yourself asking is this picture OK for the yearbook? Ask if it is something you would include with a college or job resume.
- Poses must be a traditional head & shoulder, moderate close-up with or without hands or arms.
- No outdoor or full length shots.
- All students should dress business casual or semi-formal. Examples of this include:
- Suit coat/jacket and tie (optional)
- Collared shirts, blouse, sweater
The following do not meet the business casual guidelines and
are not allowed:
- No exposed shoulders
- No props or other enhancements in your portrait
- No sunglasses, hats, t-shirts, tank tops, dew rags, or bandanas
- No shirts with text or print on them
If you choose to go with a photographer other than Paradise Photo and Video, make sure you follow the following formatting guidelines for your senior portrait. Print these requirements out and bring them to the photographer. Please ensure that your photographer has submitted your photo to l
tartagliaricciotti@natickps.org. The yearbook office is not responsible for editing your photographs or communicating with your photographer.
- Color pictures only
- Traditional solid background – no outside shots
- Pictures should be 2x3 inches, 400 dpi or better.
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The Natick Public Schools and the Natick Board of Health are working with your child’s school to give the seasonal influenza vaccine to children at school. This vaccine will protect against all four influenza strains that are expected to circulate this year. We will hold vaccination clinics this fall on
Wednesday October 25, 2017.
There will be no cost to you for this vaccine.
For this influenza season, only the Flu Shot will be available.
If you would like your child to receive the Flu Vaccine during the school day on October 25th,
click here
to return the signed consent form.
No student, regardless of age, will be vaccinated without a signed parental/guardian consent form!
For information on the Flu Vaccine, the Vaccine Information Statement,
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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National Portfolio Day
Boston: October 22, 2017
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Scholarship Information
The Guidance Department maintains an updated database of independent scholarships. To download a list of independent scholarships please
CLICK HERE
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A list of local scholarships along with an application will be mailed home to all Natick High School seniors on Friday, February 2, 2018. If you have any questions please see your Guidance Counselor or Mrs. Slattery in the Guidance Department.
Find $$$ For College
The following websites offer free scholarship searches:
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Parents! Students! Teachers!
Do you know a member of the elderly community in or around Natick?
Do you know a senior citizen in or around Natick who would like to participate in an awesome program at Natick High School that connects students to senior citizens? We have a group of eager HS students ready to participate, but still need to recruit additional senior citizens. More details below.
Sages and Seekers
http://www.sagesandseekers.org/
, a nationally recognized nonprofit brings together teens (Seekers) and senior citizens (Sages) in an 8-week community-building program. We are currently looking for additional senior citizen participants for our upcoming session.
The program will run
Thursdays from 3-4:15pm at Natick High School,
and will start on
October 12th
(no program on November 23).
Participants will need to commit to most of the 8 weeks. Refreshments provided!
Check out this awesome video about the program!
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http://natickhslibrary.blogspot.com/
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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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