Natick Preschool

PUMPKIN AND MONARCH BUTTERFLY PHOTOS!

Ms. Morrissey's class composted a pumpkin last fall and from the seeds a new pumpkin grew all summer long! The class will compost this year's pumpkin in hopes another will grow next year too.

Years ago, we planed a butterfly garden outside the Preschool at NHS entrance. This monarch butterfly captured our attention as it enjoyed the butterfly garden.

Support Social Emotional Learning and Independence at home using the same language and systems we use at school

• Why Chores Are Good for Kids!

• Handwashing at Home video

• Schedules, Visuals, Daily Living and Social Emotional Learning These can help!

• How To Use PBIS at Home complete with printable red birds (don’t have a printer? Have your child make some red birds or choose what household item you can use to represent them.)

Natick Preschool staff works with students to support their ability to build relationships with peers and adults knowing that is the foundation for learning to self-regulate (identify feelings, manage emotions and regulate the body) to effectively participate in learning.

Updates to our Art and Music programming:

We are thrilled that our preschoolers will have instruction by NPS art and music teachers this year. Ms. Abby Khandelwal and Ms. Meghan Olynciw will be joining Natick Preschoolers in their classrooms each week for alternating art and music instruction. Watch SeeSaw for photos!

Reminder for Parents Who Want to Volunteer--CORI Checks

Reminder If you want to volunteer in schools, you must have a CORI check conducted and you must go into the building with identification (drivers license or passport) to do this. Click here for description of what a CORI check is and does. Without a CORI check, you cannot volunteer in the school. Here is the form to fill out for a CORI. Preschool volunteer opportunities include being a Mystery Reader for the class, presenting a family tradition and supporting special projects.

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• Title I: Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
• Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
• MGL, Ch.76, Section 5: Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, Section 5