Memorial Mustangs
Your Weekly Update from Memorial Elementary School
Principal's Message
Dear Families and Caregivers:
So much is happening around our campus. March Madness is in full swing. This is an exciting time of year! The weather starts to warm up (fingers crossed). We see more of Mr. Sun! The smell of spring is in the air. It is also that time of year when we start planning for next year. If you know that you are not returning to Memorial next year, we would love to know as well so that we can include this information in our placement process.
SEL/Kindness Week has been amazing and a big shout out to Mrs. Ingham and Ms. Rosenfield for spearheading all of this. Our school community is special, and we all work together to be safe, kind, respectful, and responsible. We have a strong emphasis on Social-Emotional Learning and educating the whole child. In addition to academics, our students work together, play together, and come together as an inclusive community.
The Scholastic Book Fair has arrived and your child's teacher and PTO will be sharing more information on visitation days. The book fair is scheduled from 3/18- 3/23. I look forward to being there on Saturday morning 3/23 for some coffee and donuts.
As always, your support is greatly appreciated.
In Partnership,
Troy
Point Of Pride
SEL KINDNESS WEEK
This was an amazing week at Memorial as our scholars and staff all engaged in a weeklong celebration of SEL and Kindness. Our scholars had an opportunity to participate each day with a different theme that aligned with our SEL competencies. In addition, classroom meetings and shared Read Alouds were aligned with our SEL competencies that included Self Awareness, Self-Management, and Relationship Skills. We are so proud of our scholars for their continued social-emotional growth.
Things You Need to Know
ATTENTION 4TH GRADE FAMILIES!
Students in 5th grade get to select which performing arts class they would like to take for the year. They take other classes for specials including PE, a full year course, and Art, Library Research Skills, Tech Ed, Instructional Technology, Theater, and Health, which are all trimester-based courses. Students have many options for their music class. Included are several important links to help you decide between our course offerings and answer some frequently asked questions. Please see the link attached with all transition information and forms.
Kennedy Middle School 4th-5th Transition Timeline. (Please open this link)
MCAS BEGINS MARCH 26
As MCAS approaches, we want to reassure you that we are dedicated to supporting and preparing your children for success. We understand the expectations of this assessment and are committed to providing a positive and encouraging environment for your child. Together, we will work to ensure that each student feels confident and prepared. Please structure your routines so that your student gets plenty of rest and a good breakfast. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education.
**As a reminder, NO CELL PHONES OR SMARTWATCHES are permitted- they will have to be confiscated. PLEASE LEAVE THEM HOME**
P.E./HEALTH PARENT SURVEY:
Hello Families,
Natick Public Schools is committed to providing all of our students with the best possible educational experience. Because of this, we conduct regular curriculum audits. This year, we are reviewing our current Health and Physical Education curriculum. We value the feedback from all of our stakeholders. We ask that you please complete this survey to provide us with feedback as we work to assess and improve our curriculum. Thank you in advance for your time in completing this survey.
~Sue Balboni, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching. Learning and Innovation, Bob Anniballi, Director of Health and Wellness K-12, and our health and wellness staff.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: MARCH 13TH:
NEW FAMILY EARLY RISERS/ASAP '24-'25 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION
Please see the linked flier for information on registering your student(s) for the Early Risers/ASAP program. Space is extremely limited for this popular program.
The Memorial PTO is a parent and teacher run, non-profit organization committed to enhancing and enriching the education of our students and fostering a sense of community within our school. The PTO provides assistance to teachers within the classroom settings, raises funds for educational materials and experiences, advocates school and family social interaction, and provides an unbiased forum for sharing information on issues that impact our students. We believe in cultivating a positive learning environment to allow for students to achieve their highest potential. Please become an active participant in the PTO. Below is the link to their website:
https://www.memorialnatickpto.org/
or email them at:
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