NHS Newsletter- September 14, 2018
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SAVE THE DATE- GRADUATION 2019
Friday, May 31, 2019
6pm, Memorial Field
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Natick High School is extremely proud to announce that
three
students have been named as
Semifinalists
in the annual
National Merit Scholarship Program
- seniors Eloise Baker, Sammy Siegel and Olivia Sorensen.
Students who qualify as Semifinalists, based on their outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT®) in October, junior year are the
only
program participants who have an opportunity to advance to the Finalist level and compete for National Merit Scholarships.
Initiated in 1955, the National Merit Program is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. A number of National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2019 will be underwritten by NMSC, yet most will be supported by some 410 independent corporate organizations and higher education institutions.
We wish Eloise, Sammy, and Olivia luck as they complete their applications in this exciting process.
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We are excited to host the first home varsity football game this evening v. Brockton.
Kick off is at
6pm
and general admission will be $5.
As always, we hope that today's game is an exciting time to represent Natick Redhawks Athletics and the Natick Community with class and poise.
The student section "The Hawks' Nest" will be temporarily moved
as a precaution for some repairs that need to happen in that section of stands over the next few weeks. A small section of the stands will be shut down, roped off and unavailable for seating this evening. This area will be staffed and marked with cones.
Please comply with our staff's directions and with the signs in the stands.
Thanks for your cooperation. And best of luck to the Football Team, Cheer Team, Band and all of our Fall Athletic Teams!
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
6:10 pm - 8:30 pm
Please click
here
for letter
sent home to families.
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This week the Seniors voted on
themes for SPIRIT WEEK:
- Tuesday, September 11: USA
- Wednesdat, September 12: TOURIST DAY
- Thursday, September 13: CAMO DAY
- Friday, September 14: RED OUT
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ALL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY - CORY'S CAUSE
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On Monday, Natick High School is honored to welcome Cory Palazzi and his family for a discussion
about the impact of the opioid epidemic on young people in our state and community.
Special thanks to the Opioid Task Force NATICK ACTS, The Journey, and Supporting Outreach and Addiction Recovery (SOAR Natick) for their leadership as we combat the scary and all-too-prevalent disease of addiction in our state and community.
Please click
here
for Principal Harrigan's letter to students, families, NHS staff and faculty.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
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To view the NHS Guidance Department Monthly Bulletin please
CLICK HERE
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College Visits At NHS
College representatives will be visiting the high school throughout the fall. Students can view a list of all scheduled conferences, and register through their
Naviance/Family Connection
account. Conferences are scheduled for either 7:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. We encourage students to attend conferences for those schools they are interested in or intend to apply to. This provides a great opportunity to share and receive information, as well as network with college representatives. Frequently, the Natick representative will be one of the application readers for Natick applicants, providing an invaluable opportunity for students to connect with the college admissions office.
For information on how to sign up, please
click here
.
To view the college visits for the week of September 17 - 20 please
CLICK HERE
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Attention Juniors and Seniors:
The Natick High School Guidance Department is fortunate to take a School Bus, Field Trip to
Westfield State University,
on
September 28th, 2018
. Students should complete the Indemnity Form and return it to Ms. Finocchi or Ms. Greenholt in the Guidance Department by September 21st. This will be an excused absence, and students are responsible for making up work they have missed. The Bus Departs at 7:30 am and returns at approximately 2:17 pm.
On arriving at Westfield we will tour campus and receive more information about the school. A terrific experience.
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The Natick High School Department of
Guidance and Counseling
Directory of Resources
The Guidance Department has compiled a
Directory of Resources
.
This tool is your one-stop shopping, for contacting Administrative Staff, Department Heads, Support Staff, Counselors and more personnel within the Natick High Building. It also includes the Call in Absence line.
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Community Service
Students may want to visit our Community Service website to find opportunities to complete the 30 hour graduation requirement. The link is found below:
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2018-2019 SPARK KINDNESS SPEAKER SERIES
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SPARK Kindness is excited to present the first event in our
2018-19 "Resilient Parent, Resilient Child" series.
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“What Were You Thinking?”: The Effects of Marijuana on the Adolescent Brain
Thursday, September 20 from 7-9 pm at Natick High School
For students, parents and caregivers (middle and high school)
Marisa Silveri, PhD
, nationally acclaimed behavioral neuroscientist at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, will present her work on adolescent brain development and the effects of marijuana use on brain function.
Important information for parents of children of all ages!
REGISTER HERE!
— Lead Sponsors: Natick Acts, Natick Together for Youth (NTY), Town of Natick, Natick Public Schools, SOAR Natick, SPARK Kindness
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NATICK WRESTLING GOLF TOURNAMENT
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14th Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, October 13, 2018
● Cost: $125 – Includes: Golf, Greens Fee/Cart/Buffet Dinner
● Banquet-only cost: $25
● Format: Scramble
● Registration 11:30 AM
● 12:30 Shotgun Start
● Banquet at the Shining Rock - Raffles, Food, and Fun!
Proceeds will be used to support Natick Wrestling (Youth, Middle School & HS Teams)
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Player 1: __________________________ Player 2: _______________________________
Player 3: ____________________________ Player 4: _______________________________
Banquet Only ($25): 1 _______________________ 2 ______________________________
Make Check Payable to: *The Natick Wrestling Association Mail to: Natick Wrestling Golf Tournament c/o Bob Anniballi 7 Gannett Road Natick, MA 01760
If you would like to sponsor a hole or donate a raffle item contact Bob Anniballi ranniballi@natickps.org 508-647-6621
* The Natick Wrestling Association is registered 501c(3)
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EZ SCHOOL ENROLL-
ACCOUNT VERIFICATION AND FORMS FOR YOUR FAMILY
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Annual Forms Update
This year Natick Public Schools has replaced the start of school paper forms with electronic forms found in EZSchool Enroll. These forms provide critical information and/or permissions for your children.
Thank you to all of you who have updated your Annual Forms in EZSchool
If you have not updated your child's information, please log in and complete the following forms listed under the ANNUAL FORMS section:
- Annual review of guardians and contact info
- Annual Health form
- Annual FERPA Rights Notice
- Annual Google Media and Picture release
- Annual Extracurricular activity release
PLEASE CLICK
HERE
FOR DIRECTIONS AND TO VERIFY
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MESSAGE FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEP'T
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All
late
buses will begin on
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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For bus routes, please click
here
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SENIOR PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
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Deadline
for senior photos Friday, November 30, 2018!
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Senior Photo Requirements
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 semiformal. Examples of this include:
Suit coat/jacket and tie
Collared shirts, blouse, sweater
The following do not meet the business casual guidelines and are not allowed:
No bare shoulders
No props or other enhancements in your portrait
No sunglasses, hats, t-shirts, tank tops, dew rags, or bandanas
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 Mr. Fleming at
jfleming@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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19TH ANNUAL FLUTIE 5K INFO
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Dear Parents and Students,
The Natick High School
Parent Teacher Student Organization
would like to welcome you to the 2018-2019 school year and invite you to join the PTSO organization.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN:
Being a member of the PTSO allows you to support your high school and the future of all our children
. The nature and extent of further involvement in the organization is entirely up to you. The PTSO is not a money-raising organization. We provide parents, teachers, administrators and students with opportunities and tools to communicate. We also help with specific activities to support faculty and students. PTSO dues (see form below) 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.
HOW YOU CAN JOIN:
Every parent is a member of PTSO. Become an
active
member by completing the form and sending it with a payment of $25.00 to Lenore Freitas, PTSO Treasurer, 170 Woodland St, Natick, MA 01760. All donations are tax deductible!
Please check the NHS calendar online at
http://www.natickps.org/NatickHigh/Homepage.cfm
to find the most up-to-date information about meetings and special events. If you provide your email address to the school when you visit the website, you will receive weekly news from Principal Brian Harrigan and PTSO email blasts.
PLEASE CLICK
HERE
FOR THE MEMBERSHIP FORM
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FRIENDS OF MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY
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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. We hope to see you there!
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8:30 AM
FACULTY DINING ROOM
Thursday, October 18
Thursday, December 13
Thursday, February 14
Thursday, April 11
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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.
SAT Bootcamp at Natick High SchoolJust 195 Per Student
Catalyst's SAT Bootcamp is a confidence-boosting weekend seminar that teaches students strategies for every type of question they're guaranteed to encounter on the SAT. Selected topics include how to:
- Shortcut math questions that stump more than 90% of test-takers
- Spot hidden clues that reveal the main idea in lengthy SAT Reading passages
- Avoid the three sneaky ways the SAT's Writing & Language test tries to trick students
- Use a proven template to earn perfect scores in reading, analysis, and writing on the SAT Essay
Catalyst's SAT Bootcamp is not a mock test or an infomercial for our services. Catalyst's SAT Bootcamp is a two-day seminar that ignites confidence and momentum by teaching students proven, step-by-step methods for cracking every type of question they're going to encounter on the SAT. Participants Catalyst's SAT Bootcamp book, bonus online instruction, and personalized feedback.
SAT Bootcamp at Natick High School
Saturday, September 29th, 9am - 1pm
&
Sunday, September 30th, 9am - 1pm
(Students attend all days)
Tuition is just $195. For more information on this special prep opportunity or to enroll, call 800.235.0056 or email info@CatalystPrep.com. The deadline to enroll in this special prep opportunity is Wednesday, September 26th.
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for more announcements & events!
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For assistance in translating
documents, please visit:
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Natick High School
15 West Street
Natick, MA 01760
508-647-6600
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