Happy February!

As we embrace the chilly month of February, I can't help but share that my family actively engages in the belief that a small rodent can determine the duration of winter. Unfortunately, we were disappointed by the prediction on Groundhog Day, which foretold six more weeks of winter. Maybe it’s just my longing for warmer weather!

Despite the cold, Brown School has been making the best of winter by diving into exciting winter-themed lessons, bundling up for outdoor recess, and even discussing the possibility of snow days—much to the delight of the students!

Additionally, we’re thrilled to celebrate our ST Math student achievements this month. Be sure to check out the winners from January showcased below! Let's continue to make this winter a memorable one as we support our students in their learning journey!

Lastly, Reports on Student Progress (ROSPs) are now available in PowerSchool. HERE is a link to instructions on how to access them if you need assistance.

Best,

Erica

As the weather grows colder, we want to remind families who drop off their children by car of a few important guidelines to help keep the line moving efficiently and minimize the time students spend outside in the cold.

1. Drop-off begins at 8:20 AM. Please ensure that students do not exit the vehicle until they see adults outside. This is for everyone's safety.

2. Students should not exit the vehicle until you have passed the K-1 playground fence (the playground near KMS).

3. If your student is able to unbuckle and open the door by themselves, please encourage them to do so. The adults outside are there to assist and ensure safety, but allowing your child to open the door independently will help keep the process moving smoothly.

4. Please remain in line. Avoid pulling past other vehicles to drop off students even if there is space at the front. This practice is not only for everyone's safety but will also help the line move more quickly.

5. Drop off is at the front of the school only: Please do not drop students off in the parking lot and have them walk. This is for everyone's safety.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our students safe and warm during drop-off!

Grade 3 - Maya Amerikaner: Maya embodies PAWS every day. She is always doing the right thing even when no one is looking. She is kind, empathetic, respectful, and is diligent in her classwork. She is a great collaborator and partner. We are so lucky to have Maya as a part of our class this year!

Grade 2 - Lydia Egan: Lydia is a kind friend who comes to school every day ready to learn. She always tries her best to use the lessons she learns in her own work. Lydia also shows a growth mindset because she never gives up! Way to go, Lydia!

Grade 1 - Jackson Penny: Jackson is extremely helpful. He is the first to support his classmates with a problem or help a teacher. He is a true leader in first grade.

ST Math Weekly Puzzle Winners: The following students solved the most ST Math puzzles in their grades last week: Makayla Liu (Mrs. McGinty), Calvin Oldak (Mrs. Blake), Kara Koblenzer (Ms. Eastham), Nicholas Woodson (Mrs. Daniels), Aryan Ruttula (Ms. Tilden)

📍 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.

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.

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