Memorial Weekly E-Blast!
Weekly E-blast From Memorial School
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May 22: Transfer of Flags at WMS 7PM
May 23: Grade 3 Freedom Trail Field Trip
May 24: 4th Grade Biography Day 8:15-9:00 / Kindergarten Beach Day 1:30
May 27: No School/Memorial Day
May 29: Grade 3 Concert 9:15-9:45 / Grade 3 Sharing Day 9:45-10:15
May 30: Early Release/12:40
May 31: Kindergarten Beach Day Rain Date 1:30 / Gr. 2 Franklin Park Zoo
June 3: Gr. 4 Students Step Up Day at KMS 9:30
June 6: Petting Zoo at NHS 5:00-7:00 / Concert 7:00-7:30
June 7: Gr. 4 Chorus Concert
June 10: 4th Grade Day/Talent Show
June 14: Last Day of School / Early Release 12:40
Elementary Portfolio Day Changes

The five elementary schools in Natick shifted our portfolio day practice to a celebration of learning. Rather than having parents visit the schools to review a collection of student work, our teams have built experiences that are more interactive for parents and students. 

Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 hosted their event earlier this year. Grade 3 is doing a sharing day on May 29th at 9:45 and grade 4 is doing a Biography Day on May 24th at 8:15. The content of each event varies by grade level. Please note, that we will still send student work home so families can celebrate your student’s growth this year.
Field Day Dates

5/28:
Grade 1 9:00 - 11:00
Kindergarten 1:00-3:00

6/3:
Grade 3 9:00 - 11:00
Grade 2 12:30 - 2:30
3rd and 4th Grade Families:
I s your child is interested in learning a musical instrument? If so, please stop in for the Instrument Petting Zoo at Natick High School on Thursday, June 6th, from 5 to 7:00. Students will have an opportunity to try out the 9 basic instruments available to beginning students in the Natick Instrumental Music Program.  4th Grade All-Town Band Concert to follow at 7.


4th Grade Families:
A Message From KMS to Outgoing Grade 4 Students:
As you know, plastic waste is a huge problem so, in an attempt to reduce single-use plastics, the eighth graders are creating reusable Kennedy water bottles. These water bottles are dishwasher safe and can be ordered by parents on Customink. We are reaching out to you because we would like to offer these water bottles to incoming fifth graders. The order form is open until the May 24th and the water bottles arrive June 10th. 
Thanks,
Katie Polette and Charlotte Gagliardi


Updated physicals are required in 4th grade. If your child has had a physical since the beginning of this school year, please send a copy to the nurse's office. Reminder letters will be coming home via backpacks. If their next scheduled appointment is over the summer, please forward the updated form to the Kennedy Middle School nurse's office.


All Families of Current or Former English Learners:
Natick Public Schools is excited to announce our newest Parent Advisory group for families of current and /or former English Learners. The English Learner Advisory Council (ELPAC) is meeting on May 30th at 7 pm at Brown Elementary School.  All families of current or former English Learners are invited to join the ELPAC.

More information and the agenda can be found on the Natick ELPAC website.

Here you can find the  flyer here in multiple languages .

We hope to see you there!
 
NEF Shares Teacher Tribute Opportunity
NEF Teacher Tributes: Honor a Teacher
 
National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7th and the end of the school year is right around the corner! Looking for a fun way to honor your favorite teachers while making a meaningful contribution to Natick Education Foundation? Than consider an NEF Teacher Tribute. Teacher Tributes can be given by individual families or as part of a whole-class gift.
 
The NEF Teacher Tribute program is a unique way to recognize the amazing amount of effort and dedication that Natick teachers and staff put into every day of the school year. Teachers who receive tributes also get an award certificate from NEF, recognition from their principal, and a permanent letter in their file. Each honored teacher will also receive a special custom-made magnet to display in their classroom. These magnets will change each year so start building their collection today!
 
The deadline to honor a teacher for the 2018-2019 school year is June 1st. Give an NEF Teacher Tribute today!
2019-2020 Bus Information
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