NHS Newsletter
January 24, 2020
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The first day of the Chinese New Year (Year of the Rat) which is also known as the Lunar New Year and the Spring Festival will be celebrated tomorrow, Saturday, January 25.
We would like to wish peace and prosperity to all of our friends who celebrate!
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The
Natick High Girls track team
finished in second place over the weekend at the annual MSTCA Division 2 Relay Meet. This is the highest finish for the Girls team since 2004! Among the many highlights of the meet was a first place finish for the Shuttle Hurdle Relay team of: Trinity Vickers, Cali Luv Leonard, Julia Leavey, & Sophia Kovatsis. Their winning time of 30.10 broke the NHS school record that dated back to the year 2000!
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MLK, JR. COMMUNITY CELEBRATION WINNERS
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Students at the Natick middle schools and the high school were invited to submit an Essay/Writing/Art/Performance Piece using prompts chosen by the MLK Community celebration committee.
Each winner received $100 from the Natick Clergy Association and read their winning writing piece and/or presented their art at the MLK community celebration at Wilson Middle School on Monday, January 20. The Natick high school winner and runner up entries are below.
Congratulations to our students!
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YOG 2021-COLLEGE PLANNING FOR PARENTS
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Junior College Planning Program for Parents
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The Junior College Planning Program for Parents will be held on
Thursday, February 6th, at 6:30pm
in the NHS Auditorium (with Tuesday, February 11th as a snow date). All NHS Guidance Counselors will be in attendance to present information regarding the College Planning Process.
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ATTENTION SENIORS: LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
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A list of local scholarships along with directions and applications are now available to all Natick High School seniors. There are clear instructions for each scholarship and we encourage students to both read the directions and look through the list very carefully. There are many scholarship opportunities offered by our generous community.
A presentation for all seniors interested in applying to the Local Scholarships will be held on Tuesday, February 4th during CDS (7:30 - 8:10am) and after school as well 2:30 - 3:00pm. Both presentations will be in the NHS Auditorium.
Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2020 -
Return all completed applications (unless otherwise noted) to Mrs. Slattery no later than 3:00 P.M. on Friday, February 28, 2020.
Recipients for the local scholarships will be announced during the NHS Class of 2020 Class Night Ceremony,
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
@ 7:00PM. Students applying to these scholarships are expected to attend the Class Night Ceremony.
Below you find attached information and applications.
The following scholarships require a separate application:
Please reach out to Donna Slattery should you have any questions
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NATICK SUMMER STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CAMP
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~ For more information, please visit our
website
!! ~
Follow us on Twitter: @Natickstrength
Please also use this
FORM
to receive updates as they become available. Thank you!
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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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ATTENTIONS PARENTS OF SENIORS-
CAPS & GOWNS
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Seniors' Cap & Gown Ordering will take place on
January 28 & 29
outside the cafeteria during all lunches.
Cap & Gown package A: $18
Cap & Gown with extra tassel package B: $22
Cap & Gown with extra tassel and 10 custom printed announcements package C: $24
Students should bring cash or checks made payable to Balfour.
Graduation Ceremony:
Friday, May 29 at 6:00 pm
Memorial Field
(Rain Date: Sunday, May 31 at noon)
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HELP STOCK OUR APPRECIATION STATIONS:
The PTSO is collecting items to help stock our newly gifted NHS Staff Appreciation Stations! We have carts set up in both HS work rooms. Snacks, candy, office supplies and more...the staff LOVES it!
Our plan is for these stations to be stocked by the NHS community weekly, through the end of the school year.
Two Drop Off Locations: NHS Main Office or 17 Hampton Road Natick, MA (there will be a bin to the right of the garage). Please
sign up here
to donate items.
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NHS WELLNESS TEAM NEWSLETTER
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Please click
here
for the January Student Well-Being Bulletin.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
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To view the latest edition of the NHS Guidance Department Monthly Bulletin Please
CLICK HERE
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Grade 8 Curriculum Night 2020 was held at Natick High
School on Thursday, January 9th. This was an informational program for parents of the
Class of 2024
. For those of you that were unable to attend, please view the information on the Guidance Department website under the
parent tab
.
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Section 8025 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA),
a federal law, permits parents to submit a written request to the school and/or school district prohibiting the disclosure of their child's information, including their child's name, address, and telephone number, to any United States military recruiter without prior written consent. A child's name can be removed from these lists by filling out the
Military Exempt Form
and returning it to the Guidance Department.
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Community Service
Students may want to visit our Community Service website to find opportunities to complete the 30 hour graduation requirement. The link is found below:
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NEXT STEP COLLEGE - SPRING 2020 SERIES
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College Questions about NCAA Division III / NJCAA Schools
Monday, February 3rd at 6:30 p.m. – Framingham State University
Thinking about playing a sport in College? Come learn about the ins and outs of being a college athlete and what you need to know before applying to schools.
Target Audience: Sophomores and Juniors
Why Community College Makes Cents
Wednesday, March 4th at 6:30 p.m. – MassBay Community College ,Wellesley
Come hear about all the benefits to starting at a community college – especially MassBay. Find out about MassTransfer, and other great options for students!
Target Audience: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
Student Support Services in College
Wednesday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. – MassBay Community College, Wellesley
Information on all the services colleges and universities offer to help students be successful in and out of the classroom.
Target Audience: Juniors and Seniors
Tips for Tours and College Fairs
Wednesday, May 27th at 6:30 p.m. – Framingham State University
College fairs and Campus Tours are a great way to get to know schools a little more. Come find out what questions tour guides like to be asked and how you can make the most out of your college fair and campus visit.
Target Audience: Sophomores, and Juniors
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Learn a Better Way
is a family communication skills workshop which provides hope, learning and support for parents and caregivers facing substance use in their families. The workshop is delivered by specially trained parent facilitators and long-time Natick residents who have lived the journey of loving a child with a substance use disorder.
Sessions will begin
Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
at the
Natick Service Council
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Deadline:
February 05 2020 at 02:00 PM PST
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THE GOLDEN TONES CHORUS / NHS WEST STREET SINGERS
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ATTENTION SENIORS- COLLEGE DECISIONS
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We appreciate this is an exciting time of year, and want to remind seniors to respect each other’s privacy as decisions are released. While some students are happy to share the details of their application results, others may prefer not to publicly disclose this information.
Please remember to keep your guidance counselors aware of all college admissions decisions
; We are here to support you through this entire process.
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MASSBAY DUAL ENROLLMENT SPRING 2020
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To apply you must complete the application at:
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9TH GRADE ORIENTATION 2020 INFO
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SAVE THE DATE!
9TH GRADE ORIENTATION - CLASS OF 2024
Monday, August 24 & Tuesday, August 25, 2020
10:30 - 3:00 pm
Please click
here
to RSVP or scan the code below
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Please scan the code on the right to RSVP:
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JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
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MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
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The Friends of the Morse Institute Library are looking for volunteers to make our
January 25 and 26 a success.
We hope to hear from you because our success rests on the shoulders of our volunteers.
BOOK AND MUSIC SALE:
We need organizers and muscle power on Thursday, January 23, from
3 - 7 p.m. to help move the boxes of books out of storage and to
arrange on sale tables.
We need organizers on Friday, January 24, from 10 - 1 p.m. to arrange
books; put out puzzles, games, and videos; and generally neaten up
the sale areas.
We need helpers during the sale itself: sign up for however long you can
help on Saturday, January 25, 8:30 – 4:30p.m., and/or
Sunday, January 26, noon - 3 p.m.
We need packers and haulers to pack up the sale on
Sunday, January 26, from 3 - 5 p
Community service hours for High School students
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LONG-TERM HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
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If interested, please contact Families should please submit an inquiry at
www.cambridgenetwork.com
or contact Joanne Routenberg at
joanne.routenberg@cambridgenetwork.com
or 1-617-749-6654 for more information.
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SHORT-TERM HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
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On
February 2nd,
4 students from the Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School will arrive in Natick and stay for 4 nights. They will attend classes at NHS during those days to experience student life in our school community. We are looking for host families in town to house these students and their chaperone for this short four night stay. The dates would be from February 2- 5th. Please contact
Jason Hoye
, NHS 11th grade Dean of Students, if you are interested or need more information.
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STUDENTS REGISTER FOR AP EXAMS
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Attention students who registered for the
May 2020 AP Exam(s)
A personalized digital invoice for the balance of fees due per AP exam will be emailed to the PARENT email address listed on the deposit form. The fee balance payments for exams may be done via credit or debit card, or by mailing in a check or money order. Directions for payment can be found on the invoice and in the email. The balance is due, to be paid in full by February 7, 2020, with penalty fees through February 15, 2020. Failure to submit the exam fee balance that is due by February 15, 2020 means that the exam will automatically be deactivated and the student will forfeit the non-refundable deposit.
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SUMMER ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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If you're looking for a summer program,
this link
is a great place to start. Opportunities are available for students in all grades, both in this area and throughout the country. For more information, please visit the website listed or reach out to your guidance counselor.
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THE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE
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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.
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:
January 29 (Wednesday), 2020, 7 pm to 8:30pm
March 12 (Thursday), 2020 , 7pm to 8:30 pm
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
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 Morse Library Meeting Room 1A
Wednesday, January 29th from 7-8:30pm
Wednesday, February 26th from7-8:30pm
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CS DRIVING SCHOOL CLASSES
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Please click
here
to check out the
NHS library blog!
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COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
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2019-2020 DATES
Faculty Dining Room at Natick High School
Thursday, February 13- 8:30 am
Thursday, April 16- 8:30 am
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for more announcements & events!
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For assistance in translating
documents, please visit:
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Natick High School
15 West Street
Natick, MA 01760
508-647-6600
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