Natick Redhawks

THE WEEK AHEAD

MONDAY, APRIL 3 -RED 1 - FACULTY MEETING @ 2:30

TUESDAY, APRIL 4 - BLUE 1

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 - RED 2

THURSDAY, APRIL 6 - BLUE 2

FRIDAY, APRIL 7 - NO SCHOOL - GOOD FRIDAY

Last Saturday, the West Street Singers performed at the Lil' Rhody Rumble at Bishop Hendricken High School in Rhode Island. They won their division, received a Gold medal, and got awards for Best Choreography, best vocals, and best soloist (JJ Gilbert). The kids felt great about their performance. Congratulations to Ms. Burns and her performers. HERE IS A VIDEO OF THE PERFORMANCE.

1) 11th Grade students will participate in Hey, NHS screenings during their English classes of the next two weeks. Please see the letter sent to 11th grade parents and guardians HERE

2) There is NO LATE BUS ON THURSDAY APRIL 6TH.

3) There is now a bicycle lane on Campus Drive approaching Pond Street as drivers exit the NHS campus. Vehicles are not permitted to travel in the bicycle lane, which creates an unsafe environment for cyclists and the school buses. Student and parents drivers have impeded bus travel by doing this. Please remain in the driving lane only until the top of Campus Drive has been reached, where right and left turns are permitted.

*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

2022 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.

All Athletes that are participating in a Spring sport:

Payment is due by the start of the season April 3rd. A late fee of $25 is added if payment was not received by March 9th.

If you qualify for Financial Assistance, you must apply online. You can find the form for financial assistance HERE.

If payments are not made by April 3rd. Athletes can not participate in any games or meets.

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

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