May 3, 2019















 
Placement Requests for School Year 2017/2018

In the next few months, we will begin to plan classes for next year. Placement decisions take into consideration several factors such as a student's academic performance and learning style. If there is information that you would like to share regarding your child's particular learning style that would impact his/her placement for next year, I would ask you to put that in writing to me no later than May 17. Email is fine: Please send to our secretary 

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 you will see the following work going on near the school:

Please see below items that will be occurring on site next week:
 
  • Gravel subbase for temporary road.
  • Zone 1 building layout and excavation.
  • Rebar delivery and installation.
  • Commence layout for the underground ductbank work. Discuss possible traffic impact along Lucier Drive with town and schools.
  • Install temporary power to the trailers.
 



Sincerely,

Andrew Zitoli
Newton's Law of Motion-Grade 7




May:



5/7 - Gr 6/8 MCAS, Math 1
5/7 - Gr 5 Brenneman/Andreotes and Elliott/Lopes, Field Trip to Broadmoor
5/8 - Gr 6/8 MCAS, Math 2
5/9 - Gr 5 Carter/Hamm and Forest/Alagappan/Bishop, Field Trip to Broadmoor
5/10 - KMS Talent Show, 6:30pm, Kennedy Auditorium
5/13 - Gr 5/8 MCAS, STE 1
5/14 - Gr 5/8 MCAS, STE 2
5/15 - Gr 5 Play, Goldilocks, 7pm
5/16 - Gr 6 Puberty Video
5/17 - Progress Reports
5/21 - Math Info Night, 6pm, Wilson Middle School
5/22 - Townwide Transfer of Flags Ceremony, Wilson Middle School
5/23 - Gr 7 Field Trip to Natick Labs
5/24 - Specialty Chorus & Honors Band Field Trip to Six Flags
5/24 - SEPAC Coffee Hour, 8am, Kennedy Library
5/27 - No School - Memorial Day
5/28 - Gr 6, 8 & Specialty Chorus Spring Concert, 6:30pm
5/29-5/31 - Gr 6 Field Trip to Nature's Classroom
5/29 - Gr 5, 7 & Specialty Chorus Spring Concert, 6:30pm
5/30 - Early Release Day
5/31 - Gr 5 Puberty Video
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Health Classes Grade 5-6 Puberty Lessons

Puberty Information for grades 5 & 6

Grade 5 students will have their puberty lesson on May 31 during period 7. Boys and girls are separated watching age-appropriate videos designed for their gender.

Grade 6 students will be having their puberty lesson on May 16th during period 7. Boys and girls are separated watching age-appropriate videos designed for their gender.

Parents are allowed to preview the videos ahead of time if they wish. The DVDs are in the front office from May 6 - May 15 for a 24-hour maximum sign out. This is a first come first serve basis and must be done by an adult. Students are not allowed to take the videos home with them.

Any questions or concerns please contact the Health teacher, Lori Ross at lross@natickps.org

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"Students as Readers is looking for copies of "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown. We are scheduling a breakout game for our last meeting and we need more copies of this title, so if you'd like to donate any copies you have at home, we would be most grateful!
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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.

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.
Natick Kindness Week

Please click for more information.




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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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