1 - CORI CHECKS
Reminder for Parents Who Want to Volunteer--CORI Checks
If you want to volunteer at Ben Hem or to support your child as a mystery reader or field trip chaperone you MUST have a CORI check! See Ms. Danielle or Ms. Kelley at the front office with identification (drivers license or passport) and this completed CORI form . They can also provide you with a form in the office if required. These forms are valid for three years.
2 - PROTECTING ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER (EBT) CARDS AND BENEFITS:
Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) clients have been the target of benefit theft through skimming, in which thieves put a device on a store’s card-swiping machine to copy card information. To protect clients from skimming, DTA is requiring cardholders in locations with a high incidence of skimming (Eastern Massachusetts) to set a new PIN to use their EBT over the next few weeks and is encouraging all clients to change their PIN regularly. Cardholders can change their PIN through automated steps by calling the number on the back of their card, as outlined in this flyer. More information and steps on how to change a PIN are available at Mass.gov/ProtectYourEBT and Mass.gov/ProtejaSuEBT, with outreach materials available in 11 languages.
3 - UPDATES TO THE MUSIC PROGRAM
This is a particularly exciting year for the Music Department, as Natick is introducing a 3rd-12th grade Orchestra program for the very first time! Students in the 3rd and 4th grade can sign up for violin, viola, or cello, join the lesson program, and play in before-school ensembles just like Band students! We are also adding string ensembles at both Kennedy and Wilson Middle Schools. Beginners are welcome at all grade levels, as well as more experienced players looking for an ensemble experience. Students can sign up for lessons at the music website here or email Sirkka Natti, our new Elementary/Middle School Orchestra teacher, for more information at snatti@natickps.org. She looks forward to hearing from you!
4 - BOKS IS BACK!
BOKS is a physical activity program at Ben Hem that will run every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning 7:25am to 8:05 am. This program runs a fall and spring semester. BOKS helps children understand the benefits of exercise and prepares them for a day of learning. This program is focused on fun, providing opportunities for team-oriented games and play. Read the full program description and complete this registration form if you are interested in participating. Completed forms can be returned to school with your student in the home school folder.
5. Curriculum Night is Thursday, September 22nd!
Save the date! Thursday, September 22nd is Curriculum Night, an opportunity for you to meet your child's teacher(s), see their classroom, and hear a brief overview of the curriculum. Please note, this is an adult only event and no childcare is provided. More details, including a specific schedule, will be shared in the coming week. We look forward to seeing you!
