Weekly E-blast From Memorial School
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Today, May 23rd is a FULL Day of School
May 23: Transfer of Flags @ Kennedy 7:00PM
May 24: Incoming 5th Grade Night (Parents Only) at KMS 6:30-7:30
May 25: Gr. 2 Franklin Park Zoo Field Trip
May 28: School Closed - Memorial Day
May 29: PTO Meeting 7PM
May 30: Gr. 3 Concert 9:15
May 31:
Early Release Day/12:40
June: 1: Registration Deadline for Busses
4th Grade Biography Day 8:15 a.m.
June 4: Gr. 3 Freedom Trail Field Trip
PTO Take Out or Dine in Fundraiser at Five Guys and Orange Leaf 3-9 p.m.
June 5: Special Olympics
June 7: Instrument Petting Zoo @ NHS 7:00-9:00PM
All Town 4th Grade Concert @ NHS 7:00PM
June 8: Step Up Day to Kennedy
Kindergarten Beach Day 1:30-2:30
June 11: Talent Show/4th Grade Day
June 13: Early Release Day/12:40
June 20: Step Up Day 2:15
June 21: Last Day of School, Early Release/12:40
Portfolio/Field Days (No Rain Dates)
Grade 4: June 12, Portfolio Day/Concert 9-10:15
Grade 1: June 14, 9:00-11:00
Kindergarten: June 14,12:30-2:30
Grade 3: June 15, 9:00-11:00
Grade 2: June 15, 12:30-2:30
MAY 23RD IS
NOT
AN EARLY RELEASE DAY. MAY 31ST
IS
AN EARLY RELEASE DAY.
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Name That Garden!
Memorial's new garden needs a name. Do you have an idea of what we can call it?
Click this
link
and tell us what you think the new garden's name should be.
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94th Transfer of Flags Ceremony
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Kennedy Middle School
7:00PM
2018-19 Standard Bearers
Congratulations to Thurston Kiefer our new Standard Bearer and Emma Levy our new Alternate Standard Bearer!
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Incoming 5th Grade Parent Night (Parents Only)
Kennedy Middle School
May 24th
6:30 PM
Parents are invited to learn about a typical 5th grade day - the cycle schedule, extracurricular activities and support services. This will be followed by a brie tour of classroom and a Q & A session with administration.
There will be KMS gear (sweatshirts, T-shirt’s, pajama pants, car magnets) on sale.
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Understanding Natick’s Response to Intervention (RTI): supporting students with learning and behavior needs
Wednesday, May 30: 7 pm Natick Town Hall (3rd floor)
Please join Interim Superintendent, Dr. Anna Nolin and Asst. Superintendent, Tim Luff for an overview of Response to Intervention (RTI) and how it has been implemented in Natick’s schools. Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. The RTI process begins with high-quality instruction and universal screening of all children in the general education classroom. There will also be time for a recap of 2017-2018 Student Services school year and SEPAC Board elections.
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PTO Dine Out Fundraiser on Monday, June 4th
Support Memorial and get Take Out or Dine in at Five Guys and Orange Leaf at the 9/27 Shopping Center next to Stop and Shop in Natick on Monday, June 4. You must mention Memorial to earn a percentage of the day's proceeds for the PTO.
Five Guys 3-10 PM
Orange Leaf 3-9 PM
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The following are teacher assignments for the upcoming school year.
Teacher Assignments for 2018-19
Kindergarten: Ms. Araujo, Mrs. Bopp, Mrs. Ingham, Mrs. Loer
Grade 1: Mrs Esposito, Mrs. Hookway, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Marzullo
Grade 2: Ms. Crowther, Ms. Desautels, Mrs. Kenny, Mrs. MacKenzie
Grade 3: Mr. Barter, Mrs. Kenney, Mrs. Reilly, Mrs. Weiler
Grade 4: Ms. Foley, Ms. Hawkes, Mrs. (Scott) Pallas, Ms. Wassil, Ms. van Leer
Special Education: K-2: Mrs. Sinel; G3: Ms. Bell; G4: Mr. Wager
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2018-2019 Bus Transportation Registration Information
REGISTRATION DEADLINE 6/1/18
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Attention 3rd and 4th grade families:
Is your child interested in learning a musical instrument? If so, please stop in for the Instrument Petting Zoo at Natick High School on Thursday, June 7, from 5 to 6:55. 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.
Click here
for more information.
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The Natick Service Council / Food Pantry on Webster Street is in critical need of supplies before we all break for summer. Supplies are dwindling and during the summer it is difficult to keep the Pantry stocked for our many families still in need of food.
Please consider donating to the Natick Service Council / Food Pantry. Many needs include: toilet paper / paper towels / shampoos / toothpaste / juices / coffee / tea / cereals / pasta sauce / white albacore tuna in water (not oil) / and any other offerings.
We have placed a box in the lobby and will collect donations until June 1st. Thank you!
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Natick Summer Enrichment
GRADES K-8 (July 2nd-August 3rd)
Week 1: July 2-6 (no classes Wed. July 4th)
Week 2: July 9-13
Week 3: July 16-20
Week 4: July 23-27
Week 5: July 30-Aug. 3
(Description of classes)
We tried to create a more user-friendly breakdown of classes being offered by grade-level. Click on the link below, find your campers next years grade-level along the bottom of the spreadsheet, and see a listing of classes being offered each week for that specific grade.
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May is Bicycle Safety Month!
Make sure your child (and adults too!) always wears a helmet while riding a bicycle. A helmet protects the brain, head, and face and significantly decreases the chance of a head injury when worn correctly. Also, always be visible to cars while riding by using appropriate lights, reflectors, and bright clothing! Children Under 10 years old are not capable of making the decisions necessary to stay safe on the road while riding. Please accompany young children while they ride. Teach them the rules of riding so when they can bicycle without an adult they have developed good bicycle safety habits. Visit the link below for more in-depth, useful bicycle safety information. Happy riding!!!
Spring is here… FINALLY! Now that we are getting into warmer weather…
*Please send a water bottle into school with your child each day.
- Children are outside for PE and recess this time of year and the classrooms can become quite warm at times. When overheated and dehydrated they complain of stomach ache, headaches, dizziness, tiredness, and weakness. Being hydrated at school and at home is especially important during warmer weather days for optimal health and learning.
*With Spring comes insects.
- If your child is stung by a Bee, wash the area with soap and water. If you see a stinger, gently remove it but never squeeze the stinger or use tweezers to remove. Apply ice and watch for signs of allergic reaction and redness. If there is a known bee allergy, or anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) occurs, call 911. Call your child’s pediatrician if the area becomes warm to the touch and develops a large reddened area as bee sting sites can become infected. More information on this can be found at:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/insects/beeswasphornets.html
- Mosquito and Tick season is also upon us. The CDC (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention) recommends using repellent that contains 20 percent or more DEET and picaridin on exposed skin for protection that lasts several hours, to avoid bites. Always follow the application instructions on the bottle, never apply bug spray to children under two months old, and always be sure to avoid hands, eyes, mouth, and open wounds when applying bug spray. Mosquitos breed in standing water. Remove all sources of standing water from your yard (such as kiddie pools, or planters) to decrease mosquito breeding around your home. Ticks are most active from April to September. Staying on paths when walking through areas with high grass and heavy brush, wearing clothing that covers skin, tucking pants into socks, and doing thorough tick checks on yourself and your children are great ways to prevent a tick bite. If you find a tick, remove it immediately (
www.cdc.gov/ticks/removing_a_tick.html
). Please visit the CDC website for more information, and for help selecting the best insect repellent for you and your family!
*Itchy skin rashes are also seen this time of year.
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac are three culprits that cause people to itch this time of year. Although Poison Ivy is the most common in North America, the other two can also be found. Ivy is a vine, while Oak and Sumac are shrubs. Direct contact is necessary to contract these itchy skin ailments and it is helpful to know what they look like so an itchy rash can be avoided. As with ticks, if you are walking through wooded areas, stay on paths and cover up… especially the feet and legs! There are many natural, over-the-counter, and prescription remedies available to help ease the discomfort of the itchy rashes that present when coming in contact with Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac. These reactions vary in severity from person to person. Contact a medical professional if the rash is over a large area of the body or if prominent swelling occurs, especially of the face. Please follow this link for reliable internet resources about these summer pests.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/plants/resources.html
***For those of you who have children entering Kindergarten, please remember to send in your child’s 5 year physical exam including a full immunization record. Your child will
not
be able to enter class unless we have his/her immunization record up to date by the first day of school.***
***Lastly, Massachusetts state law requires that students in grades K, 4, 7, and 10 have a current physical exam on file in the health office. The physical must have been conducted within the past 12 months. If you have a child in 4th grade, please send us a copy of your child’s most current physical.***
Michelle LeBlanc, BSN, RN
Memorial School Nurse
508-647-6592
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