NHS Newsletter- January 18, 2019
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Ellie Baker '19 has completed an independent study for Advanced Graphic Design II and passed her Adobe Certified Associate exams for Illustrator AND InDesign, which adds to her previously earned ACA certifications in Photoshop and Dreamweaver. With these most recent certifications she has completed the requirements to earn an  Adobe Visual Design Specialist Certificate . ACA certifications are an industry and globally-recognized credential that allow students to stand out amongst the competition. Achieving what Ellie has accomplished takes a large amount of time, dedication and study and is no small feat!

Congrats, Ellie! 
AP EXAM ONLINE REGISTRATION
AP EXAM ONLINE REGISTRATION

Students planning to take AP exams may register online through  Total Registration   now through 8:00am on Monday February 11th .
The fee is $99 per exam. 



Registrations completed after 8:00am on Monday February 11th through Friday February 15th at 8:00pm will incur a $10 late fee per exam. 

Register early and avoid late fees! 

For more information on the 2019 AP Exam Administration please visit:  NHS AP Website
FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

NEWS FROM YOUR
To view the NHS Guidance Department Monthly Bulletin please CLICK HERE
The Grade 8 Curriculum Night 2019  was held at Natick High School on Thursday, January 10th. This was an informational program for parents of the Class of 2023. For those of you that were unable to attend please view our " PARENT " section of the Guidance Website.
Important Information For Seniors
Mid-year grades will automatically be sent to all the schools your child has applied to.  There is no need to call or email this request to the guidance counselor.  The mid-year grades will be sent in mid-February after incomplete grades and grade changes have been resolved. Your child may get notifications from the colleges suggesting they see us, but we are readily prepared to send these grades upon availability. We suggest they wait for 2-3 weeks after records have been sent and if there is no change in your application status, feel free to call the admissions office and ask for a status update.

College Decisions
We appreciate this is an exciting time of year, and want to remind seniors to respect each other’s privacy as decisions are released. While some students are happy to share the details of their application results, others may prefer not to publicly disclose this information. 

Please remember to keep your guidance counselors aware of all college admissions decisions; We are here to support you through this entire process.
Rebecca Christine Lenci Thespian Memorial Scholarship

Attention Seniors:

Here is a link to the Rebecca Christine Lenci Thespian Memorial Scholarship: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/53526-The-San-Diego-Foundation

Applications must be completed by February 5, 2019 at 2 pm. You can also find more information about your scholarship here on our website: https://www.sdfoundation.org/students/other-tsdf-scholarships/.
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:

PE HEART RATE MONITOR INFO NIGHT
PLEASE RSVP HERE

METCO INVITE
METCO Headquarters and ArtsEmerson invite you to join Boston and suburban friends of METCO to experience  The End of TV:   a story of true human connection between a young black woman and an elderly white woman, told with ingenious, multimedia theatrics.  (Read about the unique and thought-provoking production in the  Boston Globe .)

The whole METCO community (current Boston families, suburban communities, alumni, and other supporters) will gather after the show on Sunday afternoon for a reception with appetizers and a cash bar. Get your tickets for the  special rate of $10  until January 23rd. We hope you'll join us!
NHS WELLNESS TEAM MONTHLY BULLETIN
Please click here to read the NHS Wellness Team's
January Student Well-Being Bulletin

JOB/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
8TH GRADE WINTER SOCIAL
SAVE THE DATE!

Great way for 8th graders from Wilson & Kennedy
(and private schools) to meet before coming to NHS!
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Hello Families,

We are excited to announce that the Natick Public Schools is starting an English Learner Advisory Council (ELPAC) . On  January 31st at 7pm there will be an informational meeting at  Brown Elementary School . All families of current or former English Learners are invited to learn more about what the ELPAC is and how you can be involved.

Please read the  attached flyer  for more details. 
Please click HERE to RSVP.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
The Yearbook is on sale right now for $75 until December 31. Starting January 1, it will be going up to $85.

Right now, your child is busy making memories. Soon, they’ll want to remember them. 

Natick High School yearbook   captures those memories. Since the book will be around forever, they may thank you for it more than once. So don’t miss out! 


PARENT AD INFORMATION


Parent ads can now be ordered online! Online ordering will be available now through January 25th . Ordering online allows you to make choices regarding your ad that we have been unable to provide in the past:
  1. You can design your own ad using Walsworth's Online Design system
  2. You can upload your predesigned ad
  3. You can upload photos and text and have one of our staff members design the ad for you
For all ads, please ensure that your photographs are 300ppi or higher to guarantee high quality printing.

All you need to do is go to the link provided below (online ordering) and you'll see an option to buy a yearbook, buy a parent ad, or buy a business ad. Sizing and pricing is available on the site, but for your convenience, the rates are also listed below. If you prefer not to order online and would instead like to pay by check, you may download and print a copy of the order form below. Forms and payment can be mailed to: NHS Yearbook, Natick High School, 15 West Street, Natick, MA 01760

  • 1/16 Page - two lines of text, no pictures - $25.00
  • 1/8 Page (3 3/4” wide x 2 1/2” high) - 1 photo and text - $45
  • 1/4 Page (3 3/4” wide x 5” high) - up to 2 photos and text - $85
  • 1/2 Page ( 7 1/2” wide x 5” high) - up to 4 photos and text - $165
  • Full Page (7 1/2” wide x 10” high) - 6 photos and text - $325
All parent ads must be submitted by Friday, January 25th to be included in the yearbook.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact yearbook adviser Mr. Fleming. jfleming@natickps.or g


BUSINESS AD INFORMATION




Business ads can now be ordered online! Online ordering will be available now through February 23rd . Ordering online allows you to make choices regarding your ad that we have been unable to provide in the past:
  1. You can design your own ad using Walsworth's Online Design system
  2. You can upload your predesigned ad
  3. You can upload photos and text and have one of our staff members design the ad for you
For all ads, please ensure that your photographs are 300ppi or higher to guarantee high quality printing.

All you need to do is go to the link provided below (online ordering) and you'll see an option to buy a yearbook, buy a parent ad, or buy a business ad. Sizing and pricing is available on the site, but for your convenience, the rates are also listed below. If you prefer not to order online and would instead like to pay by check, you may download and print a copy of the order form below. Forms and payment can be mailed to: NHS Yearbook, Natick High School, 15 West Street, Natick, MA 01760

  • 1/8 Page (3 3/4” wide x 2 1/2” high) - 1 photo and text /business card - $45
  • 1/4 Page (3 3/4” wide x 5” high) - up to 2 photos and text - $85
  • 1/2 Page ( 7 1/2” wide x 5” high) - up to 4 photos and text - $165
  • Full Page (7 1/2” wide x 10” high) - 6 photos and text - $325

All business ads must be submitted by February 23rd to be included in the yearbook.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact yearbook adviser Jonathan Fleming at jfleming@natickps.org

CHEER FUNDRAISER
PTSO INFORMATION
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

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
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!
8:30 AM

FACULTY DINING ROOM


Thursday, February 14

Thursday, April 11

TEST PREP OPPORTUNITIES
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.

For more information one on these offerings Please Click Here

NHS LIBRARY BLOG
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 2019
SAVE THE DATE!

Thursday, August 22 - Friday, August 23, 2019

8:30 am -1:00 pm

NHS

Please click here for Mr. Harrigan's letter to current 8th Grade families and Guardians regarding this summer's New Student Orientation.
NHS VIRTUAL BACKPACK

  Remember to check the  Virtual Backpack 

for more announcements & events!
NHS SCHOOL STORE
The NHS school store is open!

Monday-Thursday at 2:17pm

We offer pizza, water & healthy snack options!

CASH ONLY
NEW THIS YEAR!
CELL PHONE WALLETS
CAR MAGNETS


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