Ben-Hem Bobcats

ROSPS (REPORT ON STUDENT PROGRESS) ARE LIVE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST

Reports on Student Progress will be available to families via Powerschool on Friday, January 31st at 3pm. Please see this document for details on how to access. Students with IEP services will also receive a separate email from their child's case manager with an IEP progress note attached.

Exciting News for Natick Families! We’re thrilled to offer in-person Chinese, French, Italian, and Spanish classes right at your child’s school! These engaging programs help students develop valuable language skills while exploring and building cultural awareness.

• Perfect for elementary schoolers eager to learn a new language
  
• Learn at Brown, Lilja, Memorial and Ben-Hem
  
• Convenient after-school schedule
  
• Fun, interactive lessons led by experienced, passionate instructors
  

Classes fill up fast! Don’t miss this opportunity. Call 978-491-9991 or email info@globalchild.com.

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY MORNING DROP-OFF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our morning drop-off line relies on parent volunteers. We need help assisting students from cars to their designated areas.

• 4th Grade Parents (January): January Sign-up Link
• 2nd and 3rd Grade Parents (February): February Sign-up Link

Volunteer time: 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM (Live drop-off starts at 8:05 AM)

BOBCAT BINGO FUNDRAISER - SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 31, 2025

Our Bobcat Bingo event is coming soon! Visit our ticket website to:

• Learn more about the event
• Register for the silent auction (even if you can't attend)
• Purchase tickets

Website: https://auctria.events/Benhembingo. This family-friendly event replaces our traditional AEO (An Evening Out). Join us for a night of BINGO, raffles, and a silent auction!

IMPORTANT DATES

• January 31, 2025: PTO Family Bingo Night. 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• February 5, 2025: Early Release Day (12:05 PM dismissal)
• February 11, 2025: PTO Meeting - Math Updates and Overview of Illustrative Math (for adults) and Valentine making stations for students to deliver to local nursing homes) 6:30 - 7:30 pm
• February 14, 2025: Winter break begins at dismissal

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by August 31st?

• Contact us for information about the Kindergarten enrollment process which starts in February!

Action Required:
Please confirm your child's enrollment by completing our Google form ASAP:

1. Scanning the QR code with your mobile device, or

2. Typing the URL provided below

If you have any questions, please email us at benhem24-25@natickps.org.

To access the google form, scan the QR code below:

Or type this into your browser: https://bit.ly/33KZWvQ

Important Dates:

• February 2025: Registration and orientation information will be mailed to you upon confirmation and registration process begins

• March 2025: The orientation process begins for fully registered students

Visit the FY26 Potential Budget Override dedicated webpage to keep up to date to stay informed today and throughout the weeks ahead.

Sign-up for alerts and receive updates on meeting notices, financial documents & more.

• Go to: https://www.natickma.gov/list.aspx?ListID=550 to receive regular updates. (Scroll down to the bottom of the webpage.)
  

Submit "Q&A Tool" questions & receive official responses from Town & NPS staff. (Responses will be published weekly, see the FY26 Potential Budget Override dedicated webpage for details.)

The next School-Town FY26 Potential Budget Override: Public Forums will be held on 2/11 and 3/12.

Do you have questions about the ACTIVE KIDS/ACTIVE MINDS program?

TYPICAL ACTIVE KIDS CLASS ● 40 minutes long ● Fun warm-up game or movement drills ● Running activity, relay races, obstacle courses and strength movements ● Fun game ● Cool Down

WHEN IS ACTIVE KIDS? Active kids will run Wednesday and Fridays mornings from 7:20-8:05. The session starts January 8th and the last day will be Friday June 6th.

HOW DO I SIGN UP Complete the attached registration materials for each child and make sure to sign the last page. Approximately 30 children may participate in the session and the participants will be chosen on a first come first serve basis.

IS THERE TRANSPORTATION TO AK+M? Parents will be responsible for transporting their children to school. Children who attend a before school program are eligible to enroll and participate.

COST OF THE PROGRAM? 2 days of AK+M is $60.00. Please make checks payable to: NATICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS Active kids is designed to involve the whole community and family.

If you are interested in becoming part of the AK+M team, please contact Adam Payne @ adpayne@natickps.org. You can also visit the Active Kids website at www.activekids.org for more program details. I hope that you will share my enthusiasm for this program, and you will in turn, see a positive impact on your children.

Sincerely, The Ben Hem AK+M Team

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 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