New School Information
Dear Parents,
I wanted to give you the latest information regarding the building of the new school. Each week I will update the community on what will be happening on the school campus as the new school is being built. This week (April vacation) you will see the following work going on near the school:
· Continue straw bales and erosion controls as needed.
· Continue set up construction trailers
· Meeting with DEP and ConsCom
· Begin limited tree clearing
· Begin site work mobilization to within fenced in areas.
Sincerely,
Andrew Zitoli
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April:
4/15-4/19 - Schools Closed for April Vacation
4/23 - MCAS ELA 1, Gr 5 & 7
4/24 - MCAS ELA 2, Gr 5 & 7
4/25 - MCAS ELA 1, Gr 6 & 8
4/26 - MCAS ELA 2, Gr 6 & 8
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ADL Youth Congress Event
Jia Kumar-Caroline Austin-Marly Rotenberg-Cameron Brenneman
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Kennedy Kindness Week-April 8-12
The Cougar Pride Leadership Team is sponsoring our annual Kindness Week next week. We will offer daily events and activities celebrating kindness and how to treat one another. Our leadership students have worked hard putting this together. Some of the events include: school decorating with positive messages, creating a school-wide kindness chain and thank you notes. This is always a fun week at Kennedy!
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eminder to Parents: Please do not send your children in with coffee. Thanks!
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Volunteers Needed for Laps at Lunch Spring 2019
Spring is around the corner and we are looking for help during laps at lunch for spring. We hope to kick off weather dependent the week of March 11th. Please click on the google doc link below to enter your name and email. We are looking for 4 volunteers for each lunch period. Laps cannot be held without at least 3 volunteers present outside and supervising students. Duties include, making sure kids are staying on the loop, not running, staying out of puddles, etc. Thanks to all those that have volunteered their time. The staff and students appreciate it! Any questions can be directed to Rebecca Waterhouse:
rpwaterhouse@gmail.com
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ELPAC
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) first meeting is on April 25th at 7 pm at Brown Elementary School.
All families of current or former English Learners are invited to join the ELPAC.
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Cheerleading Tryouts
Attention Families of Students Currently In Grades 8 through 11:
There will be four mandatory sessions for all athletes who wish to try out for the Natick High School cheerleading program for the 2019 Fall Season. Each session is mandatory and will take place from 5:30-8:00pm on June 17, June 18, June 19, and June 20 in the NHS Dining Hall. (Please note that the last session may run over the allotted time.) Athletes will be taught a cheer, a short dance, stunting techniques, and will be asked to demonstrate their tumbling abilities.
In order to try out, each athlete must bring with them a yellow form from the NHS Athletics Office confirming they have completed the online registration process. Athletes will NOT be allowed to try out if they do not bring that form with them. The online registration link is not yet up and running, but once it is we will blast out that information.
In the meantime, please contact NHS Varsity Coach/NHS Cheerleading Director, Christina Cacia, at
natickcheer@gmail.com
with any questions.
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BOKS is a fun active program designed to wake up our children's brains, and get their negative energy out so they can prepare themselves for a day of learning. BOKS will run a Winter/Spring session starting 2/4, Monday and Wednesdays 7:10-7:35. Come join a great group of kids playing games and having fun. Any questions please email Heather Chase at:
hbchase@yahoo.com
. Registration forms are located in the virtual backpack.
Please click on this
link
for the registration form.
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John F. Kennedy Middle School
Library Gift Book Wish List
Making a donation of a dedicated book is the perfect and lasting way to honor a friend or loved one. It is also an invaluable way of helping the KMSl Library. Occasions can include, but are not limited to: your child’s/ family member’s birthday, honoring someone for an achievement or special occasion, honoring a special teacher, thanking a friend, honoring an anniversary and in memory of a loved one. Your new book will become a permanent part of the KMS Library and a source of learning and enjoyment for other students for years to come.
You or your child may choose a book from a selection provided by the KMS Librarian.
Books need to be chosen from the wishlist on amazon.com.
You should browse the list first and then proceed by clicking the link below.
A bookplate recognizing the gift will be placed in the book.
Your child can choose to be the first person to check out the book. The honoree will be notified of your donation via e-mail unless otherwise specified.
If the book was donated to honor your child’s birthday, with your authorization,
your child’s photo (with the book) shall be taken and displayed in the the library.
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Natick Kindness Week
Please
click
for more information.
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Please
click
for more information.
SPARK Kindness is pleased to present these upcoming programs from the Spring 2019 "Resilient Parent, Resilient Child" series. Learn more at
SPARKKindness.org
Stress Reduction for Middle and High School Students
Sundays, March 31 and April 7 from 2–4pm at Morse Institute Library
For middle and high school students, grades 7–12
A free two-session wellness program for students grades 7–12. Developed by the world-renowned Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, the program teaches self-care skills to cope with the stresses of life, including academic and social pressures. (Limited to 25 students.)
— Lead Sponsors: MutualOne Charitable Foundation, Natick Education Foundation, MetroWest Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention, Natick Public Schools, SPARK Kindness
REGISTER HERE
Vaping: What Parents and Youth Need to Know
Wednesday, April 24 from 7-9pm at Wilson Middle School
(please note this is a new date and location)
For middle and high school students and their parents/caregivers
Nicholas Chadi, MD, of Boston Children's Hospital, a specialist in adolescent health and addiction, presents the facts about vaping/e-cigarettes. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion regarding what is being done in Natick to prevent and reduce nicotine use among youth.
Lead Sponsors: Natick Health Department, Natick Public Schools, Natick Together for Youth, Natick Opioid Task Force, SPARK Kindness
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Our mission at the
John F. Kennedy Middle School
is to provide a safe and healthy learning community that fosters respect and promotes intellectual, social, and emotional growth. We engage and challenge our students while valuing their individual strengths.
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Kennedy Middle School
165 Mill Street Natick, MA 01760
ph: 508-647-6650 fax: 508-647-6658
Absence Line: 508-647-6651
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