Can you believe February is OVER?!

We have had some really nice days to play outside since we returned from break. However, the warmer weather coupled with the massive snow piles has created some beautiful mud puddles. Please remember to send boots and extra clothes as we transition from one season to another!

As March approaches, so does the infamous "March Madness: Book Edition" event at Brown School!

A big thank you to Deborah Kreiser-Francis, our school librarian, and our two Literacy Coaches, Allison Barbary and Mary Weidler, for organizing our kickoff assembly on Monday and the book selection.

HERE is a complete listing of the books for this year, along with some brief descriptions. All students will get to experience these books and then vote on class favorites, with an eventual Brown School Favorite Winner (announced in April.) Stay tuned!

For Grade 3 and 4 families, MCAS is on our horizon. Here are the dates for each test implementation:

March 25 - 4th ELA session 1

March 26 - 4th ELA session 2

April 1 - 3rd ELA session 1

April 3 - 3rd ELA session 2

May 6th - 3rd Math session 1

May 7th - 3rd Math session 2

May 13th - 4th Math session 1

May 14th - 4th Math session 2

These tests are all computer based, and are untimed, although they typically take about 2 hours.

Please reach out with any questions, comments or concerns.

Best,

Erica

The Natick School Committee is looking for residents to join the Memorial School Building Committee (SBC) and play a key role in planning, designing, and overseeing the construction of the new Memorial Elementary School. For more information, visit this webpage. Submit your application by March 12, 2025. Thanks for your interest!

Grade 2 - Issac Jafarli: Isaac is a role model. He is kind and patient to his classmates and he follows Brown school expectations. He always perseveres when something is new or hard, and when solving a problem, he makes sure all voices are heard.

Grade 3 - Lilia Jacobs: Lilia is ALWAYS showing PAWS in class, in the hallway, at lunch, and at recess. She is a PAWS role model in every way!

Grade 1 - Jackson Penney: Jackson goes above and beyond for each classroom activity. He even helps others every chance he gets!

Kindergarten - João Maximo: João is always working hard to complete class work and to follow classroom and school expectations!

ST Math Weekly Puzzle Winners: Congratulations to the following students who received a certificate for solving the most puzzles in their grade level over these last weeks: In Kindergarten, Jamie Breed. In 1st Grade, Mia Mark. In 2nd Grade, Emma Giambasu. In 3rd Grade, Ben Fernandes. In 4th Grade, Nathan Napolitano.

This session runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:40 (drop off starts at 7:30) - 8:20am

Starting March 4th and running until May 22nd.

Please see information form and registration form attached below.

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