Natick Redhawks

THE WEEK AHEAD

MONDAY, APRIL 10 -RED 1 -

TUESDAY, APRIL 11 - BLUE 1

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 - RED 2 - Early Release Day Schedule

THURSDAY, APRIL 13 - BLUE 2

FRIDAY, APRIL 14 - RED 1

Congratulations to the Natick High School Jazz Ensemble for winning gold at the MAJE State Finals at Norwood Middle School on March 25th. Special shoutout to senior trumpet player Sage Nguyen and junior saxophone player Michael Scorpa for receiving Outstanding Musicianship Awards. Because of their high score, the Jazz Band has been invited to play at the Hatch Shell on May 7.

Congratulations to Wind Ensemble and Concert Band for their outstanding performances at MICCA, and for all the hard work they put into getting ready for the competition. Concert Band received a silver medal and Wind Ensemble received a gold medal. We're very proud of all our band students!

1) April 14th is the National Day of Silence - The Day of Silence is a day of action to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying, harassment, silencing, and erasure of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic and other gender and sexual orientation minority students in schools.

2) Monday April 17-April 21 - School is closed for April Vacation

Immediately following the Prom (5/12) from Midnight to 5:00 am at Natick High School. Thank you to the PTSO and the APP Committee for throwing an incredible, substance-free party for the entire Senior class. NHS Seniors do not need to attend Prom to come to the After Prom Party. Thanks to the generosity of the PTSO and the Natick community, there is no cost to attend. Come for the games, prizes, music, food and fun! Please reach out to the PTSO leadership to volunteer - natickhighptso@gmail.com

Amazon APP raffle link-

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/23PGNYFTR9CF0?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_NcUrtu6ZKRuYK

APP Volunteer sign up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4fa5ae2da7fbc25-nhsafter#/

APP Food donation sign up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544ACA922A5F58-after

The Town of Natick is launching a trial program for accessible/adaptive cycling on the Cochituate Rail Trail, and we need your input. Thanks to grant funding from the MetroWest Health Foundation and the MathWorks Community Grant Program, Natick will be acquiring an accessible bicycle and a storage unit, and setting up a program in 2023 to offer rides to people with disabilities. To help us get started, we have launched a survey to ask…

• What style of bicycle would work for you or a family member/friend?
• Are you interested in being a volunteer?
• Do you have any questions or advice?

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by Friday, April 14. If you are not able to complete the survey, you can contact Melissa Carter, Coordinator of Adaptive Programs for Recreation and Parks at mcarter@natickma.org.

All Aboard is being launched in partnership with the Friends of Natick Trails and the Natick Public Schools.

All Aboard Accessible Cycling Community Input

*INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS* *ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS LED BY PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS*
*Q&A PANELS WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS*

Support the Class of 2024 by getting your car washed at Scrub-A-Dub in Natick. To make your dollars count, click this link to purchase a voucher which will be sent to your email after buying.

You can stock multiple up (they last for 6 months), buy a few as a gift for your family members, friends, or just for yourself! For just $10 you can keep your car sparkling and help the grade vitally in making our class successful. Half of all proceeds will go to 2024 fundraising efforts for prom, boat cruise catering, senior picnic, and important class events.

To read the NHS Health & Wellness Departments Quarterly Newsletter, please click here.

CLICK HERE to view the February Newsletter from the Natick HS Band

To view our Guidance Departments current bulletin please click here.

We are excited to begin the 2023 Natick High School Athletic Spring Season! Natick is a community that enjoys a rich tradition of excellence in athletics. Thank you for supporting all of our teams. Please find linked here the full

2023 Natick HS Spring Season Schedule. This is available on The Natick High School Athletic Department Website for all to access during any season to view a full slate of our athletic contests.

Growing Up in Public: Navigating Reputation and Social Media in the Digital Age

Thursday, April 13 at 7pm via Zoom -- For parents, caregivers, educators, and community members of all ages

In this talk, author Devorah Heitner, PhD, will share pragmatic, research-based advice on how we can mentor our kids on cultivating a healthy online presence. She will address why character and learning how to navigate relationships are most important and how parents can stop stressing and focus instead on helping young people become responsible digital citizens. ASL interpretation will be provided at this event Register and learn more about this FREE online program and all our upcoming events at www.SPARKKindness.org

Building Your Family Caregiver Toolkit - April 27th (flyer attached)

The registration link is here.

Just a reminder, if your child tests positive for Covid-19, they must stay home for 5 days. The day they started symptoms is Day 0, the next day is Day 1, then Day 2, etc. They may return to school on Day 6 and must wear a mask for an additional 5 days. A headache, scratchy throat, congestion/runny nose, cough, and/or fever are some of the more common symptoms of Covid-19.

Siblings and close contacts do not need to quarantine and can come to school as long as they are not having symptoms of illness. However, they must wear a mask for 10 days when around others following a Covid exposure.

Click for more information from the Massachusetts DPH: Covid-19 Isolation and Exposure Guidance

Please read Grade 11 parents/guardians. Very Important!

Grade 11 Screening/Vaccine Requirement

Mr. Fleming has put together a comprehensive website for NHS Yearbook resources. It includes Senior photo requirement guidelines, how to purchase a yearbook, as well as how to advertise. Please see the NHS Yearbook Website here.

Thank you to our PTSO for their ongoing support to our students and faculty. Our PTSO is looking for more volunteers to assist them with their work for the school year. You can learn more about the NHS PTSO, and how to get involved by visiting their website. Thank you in advance for your help!

You can subscribe to their monthly newsletter at the top of their webpage.

PTSO Website and Information

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.

Natick Public Schools does not discriminate in employment nor its educational programs, services, and activities based on race, creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Please be aware all electronic communication to and from Natick Public Schools is public record and subject to public disclosure per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 66, Section 10.

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