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Greetings Preschool Families,

We are excited to announce that we will be offering several parent workshops in February and April. It is our hope that these workshops will provide an opportunity for parents to connect with teachers and preschool staff around topics related to raising and guiding preschool age children. We are hoping that the balance of an evening and a daytime options will meet a variety of parent schedules. Please note the dates and times and a sneak preview of the offerings below. More details about the April workshops and opportunity to RSVP will be forthcoming.

February 27 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Supporting Self-Regulation and Social Emotional Learning through Play (2 sessions), presented in partnership with SPARK Kindness. Scroll down for more details in the SPARK Kindness blurb.
April 10 at noon
*Simple and Practical Ways to Support Your Child at Home Using Visuals and Incentives Presented by: Amanda Curley and Christina Kiebish

*It's Not the Destination, It's the Journey: Learning Through the Process of a Project Presented by: Meg Murphy and Danielle Mountain

*Nature Nurtures: Strategies for Developing Critical Thinking, Social/Emotional Learning, Academic Skills and Health Benefits Through Outdoor Play and Nature Exploration Presented by: Claudia Price and Alli Barry

*Band-Aids Can't Fix Everything: Support network to connect with others who are navigating life with a child with special need Presented by: Sue Earner

*Profile of a Preschool Graduate: 21st Century Learning as Kindergarten Approaches Presented by: Maureen Morrissey and Liz Terry

I hope you all enjoy a wonderful school vacation week with some extra relaxation and together time. ~MaryBeth
Kindergarten Registration
Incoming Kindergarten registration is open. If you have an incoming K student, you should have received a letter in the mail detailing the full process.

Natick Preschool Families: Please do not fill out a New Student Registration Form. Log into EZSchool Enroll and complete the NSR-Home Language Survey, NSR-Kindergarten Survey and NSR-Student Health Information. Some Natick Preschool families that enrolled during the last two years may only find the NSR-Kindergarten Survey because you have already filled out the other two forms.

Your child's registration is not complete until all of the required forms mentioned are filled out and submitted in EZSchool Enroll.

Kindergarten screenings will be scheduled at your child's elementary school unless you express a desire to have your child screened at Natick Preschool during their school day. The screening takes only a few minutes and is the same in either location.
SPARK Kindness
Single Dads Resilient Parenting Group: Navigating New Challenges for You and Your Child
Mondays 6:30-8pm on 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, & 4/1 at Later @ Longfellow

Advance registration is required for this small group for single dads which is led by two fathers -- Jon Mattleman and Chris Minidis. This program is free and dinner and babysitting are provided. Each week will focus on a different topic of importance to the group. Click here to learn more and to register.
-Lead Sponsors: MutualOne Charitable Foundation, Metrowest Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention, Longfellow Health Club, SPARK Kindness
Elementary & Middle School Parent Workshops: Hot Topics
Wednesday, February 27 from 6:30-8:30pm at Wilson Middle School, Natick
For parents and caregivers (Preschool through Grade 8)
Join elementary and middle school principals and educators for an evening of workshops on different topics to help parents and caregivers support their children's academic and social/emotional success.
Click here to learn more and to register.
-Lead Sponsors: Natick Public Schools, SPARK Kindness
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Calendar 2018 - 2019
February 18 - 22 Winter Vacation
March 13 - Early Release, professional development
April 3 - Early Release, parent conferences
April 10 - Early Release, parent conferences
April 15 - 19 - Spring Vacation
May 27 - Memorial Day, no school
May 30 - Early Release, professional development
June 4 - Special Olympics *All students invited to attend; more details to follow
Last day of school to be determined by School Committee in February

Early Release times for Lilja classrooms is 10:05am
Early Release times for NHS classrooms is 10:20am
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