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NHS Newsletter
September 15, 2017
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For the second year, Jordan has been selected to represent New England as the athlete representative for the United States Aquatic Sports convention in Dallas, Texas.
CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK JORDAN!
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September/October
Thursday,
September 21
No School - Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday,
September 27
Early Release Day
Thursday,
October 5
Open House
Saturday,
October 7
SATs at NHS
Monday,
October 9
Columbus Day
NO SCHOOL
Saturday,
October 14
PSATs (11th grade) at NHS
Monday,
October 16
Freshmen Field Trip to Hale
Tuesday,
October 17
Freshmen Field Trip to Hale
Wednesday,
October 18
Early Release Day & MEFA Financial Aid Night at NHS 7-9pm
Wednesday,
October 25
Senior Parent Meeting
Saturday,
October 28
ACTs at NHS
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A reminder note from the Health Clinic for parent authorization for Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen:
For those of you who have not yet turned in the pink Emergency Forms that were handed out at laptop pick up, please remember to do so. Simply complete and sign this
form
so we may administer pain reliever to your child during the school day.
Please mail it in or have your student drop it off to us.
Thank you and have a good weekend!
Jen & Nicole
Natick High Nurses
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NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated between
September 15 until October 15
.
Click
here
for the newsletter about the month, lesson plans, and activities/events in and around the Boston area for the next month.
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Class of 2020 Dues!
What are Class Dues?
Class dues are an essential part of Natick High life. Each student pays class dues in order to participate in grade-wide and school-wide activities. Class dues are $100 and can be paid at any time, although the amount will increase at the end of sophomore year. The funds from class dues go towards an array of activities
including class events and prom.
How do I pay?
Class dues can be brought in cash or a check payable to Natick High School Class of 2020.
Dues should be brought to Ms. Shaddock in room 208 or to any of the Class of 2020 Officers.
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The Town of Natick is providing a monthly resource center to support anyone whose life has been affected by addiction.The topic for the September 18, 2017 workshop is,
“Understanding Addiction”.
Treatment navigation, resource information and Narcan training offered 7:30-8:30 PM. The resource center will be open from
6:30pm-8pm on the second floor of the Natick Community Senior Center, 117 E Central St, Natick, MA 01760.
There is no cost to attend and all are welcome.
For more information, please click
here.
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The first senior group photo is Friday,
September 29
at
7:30 am
during CDS
. This is your class photo for the yearbook. You will begin meeting in the gym at 7:30 am and we’ll get everyone arranged.
Please be prompt and follow the photographer’s requests so they can get you in and out quickly
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Also, remember to wear
RED
and show your class spirit!
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Natick High School Cafeteria
Thursday, September 28th, 2017
11am-1pm
Attention all NHS students!
- Are you looking for a part time or seasonal job?
- Do you need extra money?
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The
PTSO
helps with specific activities to support faculty and
students. PTSO dues (see attached form) help pay for the annual teacher and staff appreciation luncheon, scholarships for graduating seniors, 4 breakfasts at SAT tests, and speakers for community wide meetings.
Click here
for the PTSO membership registration form. Thank you!
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DOUG FLUTIE FOUNDATION 5K FOR AUTISM
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This year, The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation 5k for Autism race will be held on
Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 11:20 am.
This is one of Eastern Massachusetts’ best family events, supporting the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, one of the region’s most generous and effective autism advocates. The Flutie 5k has raised $1,000,000 over the years to support educational, therapeutic and recreational interventions for people living with autism. We hope to attract 1000 runners and walkers this year.
For more information, please click
here
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NHS AFTER PROM PARTY NEEDS YOUR HELP
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ANNOUNCING OPEN POSITIONS FOR THE 2017-2018 AFTER PROM PARTY COMMITTEE!
This event provides a safe drug and alcohol free place for our NHS teens to attend after Prom. Last year we kept over 590 kids safe on prom night! We are proud to provide this party for our teens, and we want to keep the tradition going strong!
A complete blueprint for the planning and running of the After Prom Party has been maintained and is a great resource for ideas. Fresh ideas are welcomed and encouraged, as the event has grown every year.
This event is put on entirely by the NHS parent community and there are many different aspects to be covered including fundraising, decorations, advertising, volunteer coordination, prizes, overall organization. Past co-chairs are available as a resource for any questions.
First meeting is October 2 at 7 PM in the NHS Library.
Please contact Kim Chamberlain if you would like to become involved. Email
kchamba@comcast.net
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WE APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL PARENT INVOLVEMENT!
THANK YOU!
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Minecraft 101 for Parents
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Morse Library, Lebowitz Meeting Hall, lower level
Parents, do you have questions about Minecraft? Learn about the game & the library's new 24/7 Minecraft server and have your questions answered! You'll also learn strategies to help your Teen/Tween/Kid manage their time online.
This event is for PARENTS only.
As we'll be pulling back the curtain on the mysteries of Minecraft, please leave your Teens/Kids at home so we don't ruin the game for them.
Registration is OPTIONAL for this event; please sign up if you'd like a reminder before the event.
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NATICK TRACK - FALL CLINICS
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The Natick Track Club is thrilled to offer some fall clinics!
These clinics are open to all students and will be lead by Kathy Fleming. Kathy is a former Boston College Track and Field Coach, two time Olympic Trials finalist, and a 9 time NCAA Div. I All American.
"Fitter Runner = Better Athlete"
Registration forms and more information is available through the link below:
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If your child has an IEP/504 please consider volunteering for Natick SEPAC!
We are seeking volunteers for the 2017-2018 school year. More info can be found at
www.sepacnatick.org
. If you have questions or would like to volunteer please email
naticksepac@gmail.com
by Oct 1
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School Liaison
A great way to connect with and support the SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) community is as a School Liaison. Natick SEPAC works to help answer questions and a majority of communication is done via email or phone.
You don't need to know all the answers, just be willing to ask questions.
Time commitment is based on your availability. As a SEPAC School Liaison you will:
• Act as liaison between your child’s school and Natick SEPAC
• Connect with your school’s PTO and share SEPAC information
• Build awareness about Natick SEPAC at your child’s school
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MESSAGE FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
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Late buses will begin on September 11, 2017 and will be running Monday through Thursday.
For Bus Routes, please click
HERE.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
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To view the September NHS Guidance Monthly Bulletin please
Click Here
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Teens: A Guide to Interviewing
Tuesday, September 26th
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Morse Library, Innovation Studio, 2nd floor
Registration required
This skills-based workshop is geared toward high school students embarking on college interviews. In this session, we'll learn a variety of strategies to help students navigate this challenging experience. We'll review key preparation checklists & examine best practices to help create a unique voice that will separate individual students from the pack of others. We'll also discuss social media and the dangers of posting too much.
This event is for Teens ages 15-18 & their parents.
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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
To view college visits for the week of
September 18th
please
CLICK HERE
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Under the “
No Child Left Behind Act
,” all military recruiters are entitled to a list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of students. We are required under the 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 the
Military Exempt Form
and returning it to the Guidance Department.
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Boston Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
- Monday, September 18, 2017
- September 18, 2017
- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Emmanuel College, 400 Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
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TEC FALL 2017 COLLEGE FAIR
- Tuesday, October 3, 2017
- Waltham High School
- 6:30-8:30pm
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BEST OF U, UK University Fair
October 5, 2017
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The event is an opportunity for your students and their families to discover the advantages of a UK education (such as shorter and cheaper degree programs), learn more about the UK application process and meet 6 of the top universities simultaneously.
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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. For more information one on these offerings
Please Click Here
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KENNEDY BUILDING PROJECT FORUM
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JOIN US for the third Kennedy Building Project forum on
October 10th at 7pm in the KMS auditorium. This forum will provide community members an opportunity to give input and feedback about the building project, as well as hear updates from the project manager and architect.
If you're unable to attend, we will be broadcasting on Facebook live, visit the
facebook.com/natickps to tune in!
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Next week we will collect donations on Wednesday for active military and homeless veterans.
Bins will be collected from Tuesday-Thursday.
We are collecting individual powdered drink mix, individual instant coffee, non dairy creamer and gum.
At this point we will have collection bins at Memorial, Brown and Wilson. Thank you.
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MESSAGE FROM FOOD SERVICES
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For more information on Natick Public School's
free and reduced lunch applications, please click
here.
This form must be filled out each school year and they do allow you a 30 day grace period from the previous school year for you to update and complete a new form for school year 2017-2018. Download form and when completed, please return to the front office.
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A NOTE FROM MR. FLEMING (ART DEPARTMENT)
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"F.W. Webb has created an annual 5K in memory of my father and his legacy. He lived his life with honesty, humility, dedication, and a never-ending smile until the day he lost his battle with cancer. I would be honored if you would join me and my family on Oct. 15th as we run, or walk, to his memory, that of which I am so proud of." -Mr. Fleming
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SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars for this special "20th Anniversary"
Rock Off Main Street on:
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24
NOON - 4PM
This is a
FREE
event!
Join us in celebrating 20 years of Rock Off Main Street with live music from various bands playing throughout the day as well as local businesses showcasing.
Featuring the music of
"The Whatever"
from Natick High School
Come and enjoy live music and support local business!
Generously sponsored by
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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, December 14 at 8:30am- faculty dining room
- Thursday, February 15 at 8:30am- faculty dining room
- Thursday, April 26 at 8:30am- faculty dining room
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Library happenings from the Natick High School Library for our parents, students and staff.
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The Natick Public Schools Financial Assistance Program covers assistance with the following program fees:
- ASAP/Early Riser Tuition (Elementary and Middle School)
- Laptop Program Fee (Grades 7 and up)
- Interscholastic Athletic Fees (Middle and High School)
- Musical Instrument Lessons (Grades 4 and up)
This form may also be accessed via a link on the Financial Assistance Program web page of the Financial Office.
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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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