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Your Weekly Update from Memorial Elementary School
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Principal's Message
Dear Memorial Families and Caregivers:
It has been a very busy few weeks around campus. Just this past week we began our winter round of Elementary Star Screening in both ELA and Math. This testing will be completed by 2/2/24. This testing will help us identify areas of strengths and areas for growth in both subject matters. Both our Literacy and Math coaches will meet with all classroom teachers over the next few weeks to discuss all of the data.
In addition, we would like to announce that Diane Howard will be our new Administrative Assistant in our front office working in collaboration with Maura Flynn. Diane is a long-time resident of Natick and has worked for the Natick Public Schools in various roles over the years. She will be leaving her position as one of Memorial's Special Education Paraprofessionals and is very excited about this new opportunity.
Our commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our students remains our number one priority. We will continue to prioritize their well-being and academic growth, ensuring that they have the tools and resources they need to succeed. Collaboration between parents, teachers, and the community will be key in achieving this goal. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us achieve our goals.
Respectfully,
Troy
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4th Grade Band Concert
Things To Know
1. ROSP (Report Of Student Progress)/Report Cards are released to parents to view in Powerschool on January 26th @ 3:00pm. If you need help with getting into Powerschool please email: pssupport@natickps.org
2. If your child will be tardy or absent, please notify the school before the start of the school day (8:50 AM). A tardy or absent notification can be done at any time of the day or night and there are 2 ways to notify the school of tardies and absences:
- PickUp Patrol - Please make a plan change for your child if they will be absent OR enter a late arrival for your child if they will be tardy.
- Absence/Tardy voicemail only phone line - 508-647-6591 - Please leave a voicemail if your child will be absent or tardy.
We do not accept emails as a method of communicating absences or tardy arrivals.
3. 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.
MCAS DATES:
ELA MCAS
4th Grade: March 26 & 27th
3rd Grade: April 2 & 4
Math MCAS
4th Grade: May 7 & 8
3rd Grade: May 14 & 16
4. 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
5. SEEKING LUNCH MONITOR AT MEMORIAL: We are seeking one lunch monitor to support students in our lunchroom Monday through Friday. The position is 2.75 hours a day (11:00 - 1:45 pm). If you are interested or know someone that might be a good fit, please have them contact Pat Marra @ pmarra@natickps.org.
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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