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The Bi-Weekly Update from Bennett-Hemenway Elementary School
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A Message from Ben Gatto to the Ben Hem Community:
I am writing to let you know that I have made the difficult decision to leave Ben-Hem at the end of this year. This school community has been such an important part of my life for so long. However, it is time for me to make a change and to explore a new path in my professional life. I have been fortunate to have worked with the wonderful students, families, and staff of Ben-Hem. I am truly grateful for all of the opportunities that I have been given in this community. While I am sad to say goodbye, I am also excited for the new opportunities that lie ahead. Please know that I will carry the memories of our time together with me always.
The Ben-Hem community has made a collective commitment to take care of ourselves, to take care of each other, and to take care of the world around us. Please continue to keep this commitment at the forefront of all that you do.
Thank you once again for everything. It has been an incredible journey, and I am grateful to have shared it with each one of you.
With warmest regards,
Ben Gatto
Things to Know:
AUTHOR VISIT ON MONDAY, APRIL 29: The New York Times and indie bestselling author Amanda Foody visited our 3rd and 4th graders on Monday, April 29th to talk about how she wrote The Accidental Apprentice, the first book in the Wilderlore series.
- FAMILY FUN NIGHT IS BACK! FRIDAY, MAY 31: Family Fun Night will be held on May 31 from 5:30-7:30pm. In order to put on an event of this size, we will need A LOT of volunteers!! Below is a list of the booths that we would like to have at Family Fun Night, however, we can only offer the activity if we have enough volunteers! Click here to sign up for a spot by 5/17 so we can finalize the activities that will be offered.
DID YOU KNOW MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: May is Mental Health Awareness Month! To raise awareness, the Town of Natick is sponsoring various events, resources, and collaborations around Natick. All events are FREE & open to the public (some require registration). Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/mentalhealth_natick for more event information. Follow @NatickSupportsMentalHealth on Facebook to stay updated on mental health resources and events all year round!
- MIDDLE SCHOOL TRANSITION INFORMATION: Step Up Day has been scheduled for TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024. Our students will walk to Wilson Middle School with their teachers and support staff to tour the building, meet their new team members, and have their questions answered! Additionally, please take a moment to review the 4th to 5th grade transition timeline of events here!
- REMINDER: NATICK SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION: Students will enjoy week-long courses for enrichment, exploration, and fun–right here in Natick! The Summer Enrichment and Summer Scholars programs will allow your children to explore their interests and help prevent summer slide. Pre-approved students are welcomed into the Extended School Year (ESY) program and the High School Credit Recovery Program. Our Strength and Conditioning Program provides dynamic exercises and drills from some of the best coaches in the area.
Registration through Active.com is open now. Our popular Summer Enrichment program courses include Cooking, Arts and Crafts, Pondology, Chemistry, Sports, and much more. Students from rising Kindergarteners up through rising 8th graders are grouped by grade level.
NEW THIS YEAR: All participants in Summer Enrichment and Summer Scholars will receive a complete schedule of classes (subject to availability) running from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. every day. Access our dedicated website for more information.Families looking for financial assistance this summer can complete this form prior to registering to get the process started: 2024 Summer Programs Assistance. Join us this summe
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