What is School Council?
The School Council, in serving as representatives of our larger school community, seeks to enrich and enhance opportunities for teaching and learning that result in improved learning outcomes for students. We strive to improve the supports available to teachers, students and their families as we work together to better meet the needs of all our learners.

Responsibilities of the School Council
As outlined in the Education Reform Act of 1993, the School Council is comprised of representatives from the parent body, the school staff, and the community at large. The council has specific responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, examining the following topics:
  • Class size and impact on student achievement
  • School budget
  • School climate, safety and discipline
  • Enhancement of parental involvement
  • Professional development
  • Title I

 

In addition, the council is charged with assisting the principal with the development of an annual School Improvement Plan.  In determining areas for improvement, the School Council takes guidance from the following sources:

 

  • Common Core State Standards and Career Readiness Skills
  • MA State Standards
  • The school's core values and analysis of student learning
  • The Natick Public School's Benchmarks for Learning
  • Natick Public Schools District Mission and Goals
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 distributed to all parents prior to the School Council election on September 14.  The deadline for submitting your nomination is September 12.  Nominating statements can be addressed to MaryBeth Kinkead, Preschool Principal or emailed directly to mkinkead@natickps.org.
Thank you for considering!
~MaryBeth
SEPAC Meeting:  Meet the SEPAC Liaisons and Fall Planning
Tuesday, September 11 2018, 7 pm,  Natick Town Hall 3rd Floor
Please join Natick Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for their first business meeting of the school year. Great opportunity to meet the SEPAC Liaisons and learn more about the exciting events being planned by SEPAC.

The Natick Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a volunteer organization of parents and caregivers dedicated to building a network for families whose children receive or are requesting support services through an IEP/504. SEPAC provides a parent's perspective of information, organizes events and collaborates with school administration. Whether your child is already receiving support or you are trying to determine if your child needs services, we are here to provide a parent's perspective and connections. Visit www.sepacnatick.org  or email naticksepac@gmail.com to get added to the SEPAC email list.

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Calendar 2018 - 2019
September 10 - Rosh Hashanah, no school
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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