NHS Newsletter- SUMMER EDITION 2018
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We hope everyone is having a great summer break!
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First day of school is
Wednesday, August 29
and it is a
RED 1
Day.
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Beginning the week of June 25, 2018, NHS Main Office Hours
:
Monday - Thursday:
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday:
7:00 am - 11:30 am
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This past weekend, the
NHS cheerleaders
and coaches attended UCA Camp at Westfield State University where they spent 3 long days working hard to learn new material and stunts. On the 4th day, they were able to show off all the things they learned in a friendly competition against the entire camp. JV earned first place in both the cheer and dance portion and took home an improvement award. Varsity earned a Superior Trophy, a second place trophy in the cheer, a first place trophy in dance and overall, Camp Champions of the entire camp! While working hard for 4 straight days, these athletes were able to stay energetic, positive, and fun, which earned them to take home the "Top Banana" which is an award that is given out to the most energetic fun team at camp! - this is the first time in Natick Cheer's history to ever take home the Top Banana!
The coaches are so proud of each one of these athletes and cannot wait to see where this season takes them!
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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION INFO
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July 27, 2018
Dear “New to Natick High School” Students and Families,
I hope this letter finds you all enjoying your summer. As we approach the end of July, we are working hard in planning the New Student Orientation to be held on Thursday, August 23rd and Friday, August 24th. We have some great activities planned to make your start to Natick High School go as smoothly as possible. In addition to activities, you will also be meeting your upper class mentors for the school year, receiving your schedules and laptops and most importantly, you will find out who will be at your lunches on Day 1 and Day 2 of school!
We will begin our program promptly at 8:30 am each day. Student registration/sign-in will begin at 7:45 am each day. Students should be dropped off at the front of the building and enter through the Performing Arts and Athletics entrance at NHS. Orientation is for students only. Please bring a bagged lunch or money to buy lunch in the Dining Hall. Tryouts for all sports teams will be held before or after orientation on both days.
Over 300 students have signed up for the program thus far and we are hoping to see that number increase over the next few weeks. Please reply using the link below. We ask all families to reply whether or not you can attend. If you have already signed your child up, you do not need to RSVP again. If you are not able to attend the program,
please reply here so that we can schedule an alternative laptop pickup.
In preparation for orientation, please be sure to complete the following laptop paperwork and pay the $75 laptop user fee. Please bring completed paperwork to orientation on August 23rd. For details on the Financial Assistance Program that includes Musical Instrumental Lessons, Interscholastic Athletic Fees and the Laptop Program Fee, please click
HERE
.
Enjoy the rest of your summer. We look forward to welcoming you all into the Natick High School Community.
See you soon!
Erin Miller
Assistant Director of Student Services
New Student Orientation Coordinator
emiller@natickps.org
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PRINCIPAL HARRIGAN'S SUMMER LETTER TO FAMILIES
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Please click
here
for Principal Harrigan's summer letter to families.
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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.
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MESSAGE FROM FOOD SERVICES
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FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FREE & REDUCED LUNCH,
FOR THE 2018-2019 FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION,
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LAPTOP PICKUP INFORMATION
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Students in
Grades 10, 11 and 12
are invited to pick up their laptops on the following dates.
- Tuesday, August 7, 2018: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00-6:00 pm
- Thursday, August 9, 2018: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Students who are unable to come at these times may come the week of August 13th, Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 2:30 pm. All laptops will be distributed in the NHS library.
All
transfer students and incoming 9th graders
will receive their laptops at New Student Orientation on August 23-24.
A parent or guardian must attend to inspect the laptop, review the terms of the program, and sign a few forms. To pay the $75 user fee, please use the
following link
. For details on the Financial Assistance Program that includes Musical Instrumental Lessons, Interscholastic Athletic Fees and the Laptop Program Fee, please click
HERE
.
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EZ SCHOOL ENROLL-
ACCOUNT VERIFICATION AND FORMS FOR YOUR FAMILY
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Beginning this fall, many of the paper forms previously used for start of school will now be available online for completion, including the annual Health Form and Google Media and Picture Release.
That's right..no more filling out all those opening day forms!
While a few forms remain in paper, many are now a part of our online platform, EZSchoolEnroll. To ensure that the form collection goes smoothly, it is important that you verify your account using the email address that we have on file for you. Directions on how to do this can be found clicking on the button below.
Once you have successfully verified your account, you don’t need to do anything more until prompted (via email notification) to complete the annual online forms by your child’s school.
You will be notified when the forms become available to complete (approximately) one week before school begins on August 22nd.
We ask that you promptly complete the forms to ensure your school has the necessary information for your child in a timely manner.
Forms to be completed online
Annual Review of Guardians and Contact info
Annual Health Form
Annual FERPA Rights Notice
Annual Google Media and Picture release
Annual Extracurricular Activity release
PLEASE CLICK
HERE
FOR DIRECTIONS AND TO VERIFY
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MEET THE NEW DEANS OF STUDENTS!
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It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself as your new Dean of Students for incoming Seniors I began my teaching and coaching career at Natick High school twenty years ago when I was hired as an Assistant Football Coach and Substitute Teacher in 1998. During that time I completed my Master’s degree and was hired as a full time Guidance Counselor for the following school year. In addition to coaching football, I also coached track and field at Natick High School since 2000. I have also coordinated the Advanced Placement testing program. In addition to my new Dean role, I will continue to coach track and coordinate our Advanced Placement program. Senior year is an exciting and emotional time of your life filled with memories that you will carry with you long after graduation. I am thrilled to share some of these experiences with you! In my role as your Dean of Students, I will support you fully as you prepare for your life beyond Natick High School.
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I wanted to write to you and introduce myself as your class administrator this year and your future at Natick High School, as I will remain with you for 11th and 12th grade school years. I am very excited to transition into this role, and getting to know each and every one of you. I will be entering my 11th year in Natick Public Schools and my first as an administrator. I began my teaching career in Newton Public Schools as a Special Education paraprofessional in 2004. After obtaining my educator license in 2005, I began teaching adaptive physical education and middle school PE until the spring of 2008. I was hired at the Wilson Middle School in Natick where I spent four years teaching PE. When our new building opened in the fall of 2012, I transitioned to NHS and have been here since. I have also been an assistant on our football staff, and am the Varsity baseball coach. As many of you know, NHS is an exciting and vibrant school community, and the students make my job enjoyable every day!!
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MEET THE NEW VICE PRINCIPAL!
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I am excited to come to Natick after working for 16 years in education throughout the state of Massachusetts. Most recently, I was the 6-12 Science Department Chair at Weston Public Schools. Prior to that I was the Assistant Principal at Weston High School, a Science Teacher at Weston High School, Monson High School, and Leominster High School. I have a BA in Neuroscience from Smith College, a MAT in Education from Simmons College and a CAGS degree in Educational Administration, Research and Policy from UMass Amherst. I am currently finishing her PhD in Educational Leadership from Simmons College. I got married last year, moved to Waltham with my husband this spring and became an aunt for the first time this summer. I will be working with another group of “firsts” to Natick High School as I support the incoming 9th graders.
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All 9th graders, transfer students and international students will be assigned a locker. The locker number and combination appears on their schedules. Since many students do not use a locker, we are asking students in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades that would like to use a locker to reply to
this Google Form
. All students who request a locker will be given one.
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COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
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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.
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8:30 AM
FACULTY DINING ROOM
Thursday, October 18
Thursday, December 13
Thursday, February 14
Thursday, April 11
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The Athletic Office is open most days from 7:15 - 3:00PM to drop off paperwork. Please call first at 508-647-6607 to be sure someone is available to accept your paperwork. Thank you!
PLEASE NOTE: THE REVISED START TIME FOR 10-12
GRADE FOOTBALL IS
8:00AM
@ MEMORIAL FIELD
THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR A FALL SPORT IS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15TH
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COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK
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What do you want? What do you need?
Please take our quick survey!
Our department wants to understand what you want us to do more of, and what you want our priorities to be. Please help! Take this anonymous, three-minute survey and share it with friends and neighbors. The survey is for all ages, incomes, and kinds of residents.
The Community Service Department includes Recreation and Parks, Council on Aging, Veteran’s Services, Human Services, and the Natick Community Organic Farm. Our job is to respond to the needs, interests, and quality of life issues of all who call Natick home.
Thank you for your help!
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
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AP CLASS SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
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For students taking an AP class next year, please visit
AP Summer Work
to access course materials and assignments for specific AP classes.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
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To view the June edition of NHS Guidance Department Monthly Bulletin Please
CLICK HERE
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Summer Vacation Office Hours
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The Natick High School Guidance Office is staffed by a Guidance Administrative Assistant during summer vacation. She can be reached at 508-647-6612/6642 from 7:00am - 3:00pm. M - TH and 7:00am - 11:30am Friday. The Guidance Counselors will return the week of August 20th.
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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:
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YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT GROUP
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SUMMER FUN AT THE MORSE LIBRARY
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It's almost summer time and the Morse Library has Summer Fun just for you!
We’ve got
Scratch Tickets
that will get you FREE ice cream & prizes – and fun events including 3D pens, chocolate making, a 24/7 Minecraft Server, and our 3rd annual Queer Ice Cream Social in partnership with OUT MetroWest!
Check out the
schedule
online; you can sign up for events starting on
Monday, June 25, 2018
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SUMMER PROGRAM COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
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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.
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NHS VIRTUAL BACKPACK
for more announcements & events!
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Natick High School
15 West Street
Natick, MA 01760
508-647-6600
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