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MEMORIAL WEEKLY UPDATES
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Important Dates
November 27: Early Release Day/12:40
November 28 & 29: School Closed/Thanksgiving
December 2: No School
December 4: Early Release Day/12:40
PTO Meeting 7PM (Lookout Farms Taproom)
December 12: Picture Retake Day (Pictures coming home shortly)
December 13: BOKS Ends
December 16: School Council 8AM
December 19: College & Career Day
December 20: PJ Day/Curl Up & Read
December 23 - 31: Vacation
January 1: No School/New Year's Day
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Important Reminder about Pick Up Patrol
We have had numerous changes to Pick Up Patrol after the 1:00 cutoff. While we understand that this happens occasionally, please keep in mind the importance of changing Pick Up Patrol as it can be challenging to reach the students during the day to alert them to these changes. In addition, when students come to us thinking that they have a different plan than what is on Pick Up Patrol, it is not always easy to contact the parent.

Pick Up Patrol must be updated for students attending Enrichment Classes Girl Scouts, etc. We had a number of students at dismissal yesterday that did not have Pick Up Patrol updated which resulted in a lot of confusion and phone calls. We cannot stress enough the importance of having Pick Up Patrol updated accurately.

Thank you for helping to keep our students safe.
If your child is registered for an after school enrichment class, please make a Plan Change in PickUp Patrol for every day of the class. The PUP dismissal options have been updated to reflect the enrichment classes for this session.   


Please look for the Toys for Tots box in the lobby! Unwrapped new gifts will be collected until December 14th. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Thank you Margaret Squair for organizing our Lost and Found!!!

Our Lost and Found is growing leaps and bounds. Please stop by the lobby to look through it and see if any items belong to your child.

Please be sure to label your child's belongings. 
PTO has parent volunteers that will be taking pictures throughout the year for the Memorial School Yearbook. If you do NOT want your child's picture in the Memorial School Yearbook, please contact the office at 508-647-6590, Option 4, by December 13th. Thank you!
College and Career Day

Looking for presenters......

On December 19th, our third and fourth grade students will again participate in College and Career Day! This year we will again have visitors "teach" courses related to a variety of careers. Some of these careers may or may not require college degrees. Last year we had many parents and family members volunteer to "teach." We are looking for volunteers again this year. There are two sessions, 9-10:30 and 10:45-12:30. You are also welcome to join our students for lunch that day from 12:30-1:15.

If you are able to teach one or both session, please contact Mrs. Balboni at  sbalboni@natickps.org  or by phone at  508-647-6595 .
Bullying Prevention Forum: How Can We Address Online Cruelty?
Wednesday, November 20 from 7-9pm
Wilson Middle School
For parents and caregivers (elementary - high school)

How can we promote a civil and inclusive community while still supporting freedom of speech? Join a discussion with internet safety expert Lynette Owens, Natick Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anna Nolin, school principals and others about how kids (and parents) can address challenging online behavior and help build a respectful community for all. Anti-bullying resources for the town and schools will be shared and discussed.
Please visit  SPARKKindness.org  to register and to learn more!

Kindness Unites Us! A Celebration of the Many Ways We SPARK Kindness!
Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30-8:30pm
The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN
For the entire community (all ages)

What is the power of kindness in our community? How do we show acts of kindness (big and small) to each other? Who are the people who connect our neighborhoods? Join us for an intimate evening where local storytellers share the many ways we  SPARK  kindness.
Please visit SPARKKindness.org to register and to learn more!
Natick Parent Connections
Natick Parent Connections is for parents/caregivers of children with developmental, learning, social/emotional disabilities and other special education needs. This group is committed to providing a welcoming space for parents and caregivers to share resources/experiences, ask questions and network with other families as they work to ensure the best possible special education program for their child.  

Natick Morse Institute Community Room 
Tuesday, December 10, 2019, Noon to 1:30pm

Support Group for Parents raising children with
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Natick Public Schools
This group is a new initiative of Natick SEPAC designed to provide support and community among parents raising children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Parents of children who attend any school within the Natick Public School System (this includes out-of-district placements) are welcome. If your child has more than one diagnosis, among them ASD, you are welcome!
 
Natick Town Hall 3rd floor Training Room
Wednesday November 13, 7pm
Wednesday December 11 7pm 
 
Basic Rights Training
A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs details the process to request support services and understand the laws/guidelines surrounding special education.  This meeting is highly recommended for parents just starting the special education process or parents that have a child on an IEP but have never attended a Basic Rights workshop before.  
Registration is not required, but appreciated in an effort to be able provide enough handouts. Please  naticksepac@gmail.com  if you plan to attend.
 
Thursday, February 6, 2020, 6:30-8:30 pm 
Natick High School Library  - Snow date 2/11/20
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Important Information Regarding Remind App
Due to limits on the number of participants I am allowed to have in one “class”, I have created classes by grade level. I don’t send texts often but when I do it is reminders about things such as Picture Day or a school cancellation. These messages come out on other social media sites such as Twitter as well as through a blast but sometimes a quick note to your phone is helpful. If you have previously signed up, that code will no longer work so please sign up again. Please sign up using the following codes:

Kindergarten parents text @eehbae7e to 81010
Grade 1 parents text @9g3hak to 81010
Grade 2 parents text @dae6aa to 81010
Grade 3 parents text @39g386f to 81010
Grade 4 parents text @hg4dh9 to 81010

You don’t not need to sign up multiple times for multiple children. Just once is enough as I will send the same message to all classes.

Please reach out to me with any questions.