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Important Dates:
1/20/20 No School Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2/5/20 Early Release Day - Kindergarten dismissal at 12:10 p.m.,
Grade 1-4 Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
2/17-21 February Vacation - School Closed
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PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)Learn More
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PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) - Sign up to learn more!
Information about the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) and everything we do at Brown School is available on our website at
www.brownptonatick.org
. For those that are not familiar with us, the PTO is a volunteer organization made up of parents, teachers and staff with the goal of enriching the educational experience of our children at Brown School. We strive to build a community in our school and support our children's personal and educational lives through many events and activities at Brown School! We publish a weekly eblast with updates on what the PTO is doing at Brown - be sure to sign up at
http://eepurl.com/gCRzwH
to find out everything that is happening at Brown!
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Dear Families,
It's shocking how fast this year is going. We're actually closing in on the midpoint in just a short while! There are so many exciting projects going on at Brown Elementary from class to class. Here are two items that I wanted to share with you.
HUGS- We have a program here at Brown Elementary called H.U.G.S. which stands for Help Us Greet Students. This program matches families who are new to the district with "rooted" families, in order to help the new family become acquainted with the community. We will be sure to offer this program to all new families joining our school as part of the intake process. We see it as one great way of building a positive Brown Community.
John McDonough's Pumpernickel Puppets - This past week the Kindergarten team welcomed John McDonough to Brown. Mr. McDonough is from Pumpernickel Puppets, a group that does engaging puppet shows for students.
The website describes the show in the following way -
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Pumpernickel Puppet shows are presented with a cast of colorful puppet characters, audience participation, live voices and sound effects and fast paced scripts that not only entertain, but stimulate children's imagination and creativity. A demonstration period follows every performance giving the audience some insight into what happens behind the scenes."
Kindergarten students read The Three Billy Goats Gruff as part of their fairy tale unit and this performance connects beautifully to what they're learning in class.
Lastly, the PTO is collecting snack donations for the Martin Luther King, Jr. event at Wilson Middle School. Snack donations can be sent in with your child and will be collected and brought over to Wilson for the packaging and distribution. Check out the Brown PTO web page on the link above under PTO for more information.
If you feel your family could benefit from this program over the upcoming school vacation or have questions about specific needs, please reach out to our School Counselor, Chamonix Adams at cadams@natickps.org.
I hope you enjoyed the warm weather.
Aidan McCann, Principal
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ASAP Enrollment 3-1 to 4-1
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For details about the registration process, see the Registration tab or
click here
. New this year: If applications exceed space available, placement will be determined by lottery. No need to sit at a keyboard hitting refresh! All registrations received between March 1 and midnight on April 1 will be entered into the lottery.
Please note:
- ASAP (after school) is offered all five elementary and both middle schools in the Natick Public Schools.
- Early Risers (before school) is offered at the elementary schools only.
Questions? Check out our general information, frequently asked questions, family handbook, and activity calendars on our
web page
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TITLE 1 DISCLOSURE
Our district has three Title I schools, Johnson Elementary, Brown Elementary, and Lilja Elementary.
If your child attends a school that receives federal Title I funds, you also have the right to request the following information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers:
- Whether your child’s teacher is licensed in the grade levels and subject areas they teach
- Whether your child’s teacher is teaching under an emergency license or waiver
- The college degree and major of your child’s teacher
- Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications
It is important to note that all Johnson, Brown, and Lilja teachers are highly qualified, as expected by law. Additionally, all data linked above is managed by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and is updated by this agency. If information is out of date, we encourage you to contact them directly.
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Natick Parent Academy Town Hall
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Natick Parent Academy Town Hall engaging event where you can learn about our new Parent Academy initiative and attend targeted workshops with NPS leaders.
We hope you can join us on January 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Natick High.
This evening works towards our strategic goal #4 in enhancing parent and community engagement, and we're looking forward to engaging with you!
RSVP by visiting:
bit.ly/natickpath2020
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Natick SEPAC - Meet the Team
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The Natick Special Education Parent Advisory Council SEPAC) is an all-volunteer organization of parents and caregivers of children receiving support services in the Natick public schools and private school settings. In the Natick school system, there are more than 800 children on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and 504 plans. 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.
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 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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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration and Volunteer Event
Monday, January 20th from 10am to noon at Wilson Middle School
-- for the entire community (all ages welcome)
We hope you will save the date for Natick's 15th Annual MLK Day Community Celebration & Welcoming Event! This amazing program brings the whole community together to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discover how his legacy continues to inspire and empower us all. All are welcome and we hope you will be able to stay for a special family friendly service project following the celebration.
Co-sponsored by Natick Interfaith Clergy, Natick Public Schools, Natick METCO, Town of Natick, Natick Is United, the Natick Board of Health, Natick 180 and SPARK Kindness
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Greetings Brown School Families!
Since the cold/flu season is upon us, here are a few guidelines to help you get through the months ahead:
- Frequent hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of germs.
- Coughing/sneezing into your elbow is a good way to keep hands clean and prevent airborne organisms from spreading.
- Should your children feel ill or have a fever of 100 degrees or higher DO NOT SEND THEM TO SCHOOL.
- Proper nutrition and adequate hours of sleep will help build a strong immune system.
- Should your children present with a prolonged fever, cough or illness, contact your health care provider for further evaluation.
Let’s make this a healthy and happy winter season!!
Maria Chopur, BSN, RN
Brown School Nurse
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Brown Elementary School
1 Jean Burke Drive
Natick, MA 01760
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