Greetings Preschool Families,
It's a good feeling to be settling into the school year!  It s precious to see your children greet classmates and engage in classroom activities with confidence and curiosity.  Thank you for continuing to read about the updates and upcoming events below.

*Pick Up Patrol - Once you've set up your account, you can use Pick Up Patrol to report your child's absences.  This information goes directly to your child's teacher, Ms. April and me.  If you need any assistance with Pick Up Patrol, don't hesitate to ask.  It's new to all of us!

* Each year Natick Public Schools works in concert with the Natick Police and Fire Departments to practice safety protocols including fire drills, lockdown and evacuation procedures.  The drills are intended to be brief in order to allow normal school activity to resume as quickly as possible.  

*Please consider becoming a member of our School Council.  Details are below.

Have a wonderful weekend (only two days this time!)
~MaryBeth
What is School Council?
School Council meets once a month during the school year from 8-8:45am. If you are interested in serving on the school council, please submit a brief personal nominating statement including interests and why you wish to serve on the Natick Preschool School Council.  This statement will be posted in this eblast for all parents to read per State requirements.  Be brave!  We need two more parents to complete our Council!  Your insights inspire our work with your children.  
Nominating statements can be addressed to MaryBeth Kinkead, Preschool Principal or emailed directly to mkinkead@natickps.org.
Thank you for considering!
"What Were You Thinking?": The Effects of Marijuana on the Adolescent Brain
Thursday, September 20 from 7-9pm at Natick High School
- For students, parents and caregivers (middle and high school)
Marisa Silveri, PhD , nationally acclaimed behavioral neuroscientist at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, will present her work on adolescent brain development and the effects of marijuana use on brain function. Important information for parents of all ages!
-  Lead Sponsors: Natick Acts, Natick Together for Youth (NTY), Town of Natick, Natick Public Schools, SOAR Natick, SPARK Kindness

Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive in Their Digital World
Monday, September 24 from 7-9pm at Natick High School
- For parents and caregivers (all ages)
Author and expert Devorah Heitner presents practical advice on how adults can mentor young people to thrive online while developing social and problem-solving skills to be the best people they can be.
- Lead Sponsors: MutualOne Charitable Foundation, Natick Education Foundation (NEF), Natick Public Schools, Metrowest Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention, SPARK Kindness
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Calendar 2018 - 2019
September 19 - Yom Kippur, no school
September 26 - Early Release, professional development
October 8 - Columbus Day, no school
October 17 - Early Release, professional development
November 7 - Early Release, parent conferences
November 12 - Veteran's Day, no school
November 14 - Early Release, parent conferences
November 21 - Early Release, Thanksgiving break
November 23, 24 - Thanksgiving break, no school
November 26 - Natick Innovation & Learning Summit professional development, no school
December 5 - Early Release, professional development

Early Release times for Lilja classrooms is 10:05am
Early Release times for NHS classrooms is 10:20am
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Family Resources of Natick

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Family Resources of Natick http://www.natickfamilies.org
508-655-2557

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