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November 23, 2016
  
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STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to all of the hard-working
cast & crew members of the upcoming
NHS drama production
INTO THE WOODS 

Cast:  Emma Foley, Bianca D'Antonio, Benjamin Kaplan, Anders Carlson, Molly Raddant, Scotia Hille, Gabrielle Dixon, Samantha Popp, Isabella Carmenate, Jordan McLaughlin, Tessa Hyatt, Maxwell Tuck,
Elinor Schelleng,
Dylan LaVallee, Reyn Ricafort, Madison Gaudet, Matthew Margil, Mikaela Grant, Simon Safran, Clay Napurano, Anna Kolosky, Margret Slamin, Armineh Abelyan, Noah Abraham, Scott Barrow, Lola Basiliere, Ryann Bloom, Colleen Cronin, Brooke Dziadul, Riley Hansen, Sarah Henderson, Robyn Jones, Brooke Lallensack, Bella LeBrun, Jared Lista, Justin Lista, Michaela McCrea, Jack McKean, Alexeya O'Brien, Kennedy O'Keefe, Janine Owen, Charlotte Peace, Rorianna Rigueiro, Kathryn Riley, Melina Troccolo, Madeleine Wise, Matthew Cunningham

Crew:  Ellie Baker, Spencer Burt, Kiara Byron, Jennifer Campos, Emily Chalfin, Carol Compton, Thomas Conrad, Emma Conway, Charlene Desjardin, Isabelle Dunn, Madison Dunn, Abigail Elliott, Miranda Eschtruth, Joshua Goldbaum, Emma Levinson, Liz Lewis, Melissa Loftus, Ella Martinez, Michael Miscia, Leo Pedrelli, Lucie Robert, Kelsey Roy, Noel Taylor, Kiva Wise, Jessica Zeliger, Peter Zogby

Pit Band:  Ellie Baker, Lilian Briggs, Adelaide Braun-Hill, Carol Compton, Thomas Conrad, Matthew D'Alessandro, Madison Dunn, Ari Eschtruth, Benjamin Jenkins, Maye Sohboff

Watch a 
SNEAK PEEK here!
Be sure to come see them in action,
it opens this weekend!
OPENING THIS FRIDAY!

Natick High Drama
  Presents by special arrangement with
Music Theatre International  
   
Music & lyrics by Stephen Soundheim
Book by James Lapine
 
November 25 & 26 at 7:30 pm
December 2 at 7:30 pm
December 3 at 3:00 pm
 
Tickets available at the door
Students/$8; Adults/$10
ATTENTION SENIORS
 
JANUARY 1st APPLICATION DEADLINES
You MUST submit your Transcript Request forms to your counselor (handed to them) no later than December 2nd. Please note that the Guidance Office will be closed during both the Thanksgiving and December vacations.

FIRST TERM GRADES FOR SENIORS 
Students who have applied or are in the process of applying to schools, please note that the Guidance Office will automatically send your first term grades. Please do not be alarmed if your colleges are asking for first term grades - this is often an automated reminder email or letter from the college. Once grades are verified (and incomplete grades resolved), approximately 10 days after term 1 ends, report cards will be sent to colleges. Our goal is to send all first term grades out prior to the Thanksgiving holiday break. Please note that it can typically take 4-5 weeks for college admissions offices to record all application items as received on their end.

FIND MONEY FOR COLLEGE 
Check out this list of sites that offer free scholarship searches!
FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

TEST PREP OPPORTUNITIES
Take advantage of these opportunities to help you prepare for standardized testing. Learn more here.

Looking to make some extra cash?
HelpAroundTown  is the place where neighbors go when they need local, reliable, short-term or part-time help. Examples:
>> People are already lining up help for snow shoveling
>> Local stores and restaurants will soon begin to look for part-time help
>> As the holidays approach, more babysitting and party-helper jobs will be posted
 
If you're looking for a job for the holiday season, or even beyond that, visit the site and check out some postings to see if there's something you'd like to explore. Sometimes summer jobs can start to fill up in the winter months, so it's not too early to start planning ahead! 

No Child Left Behind Act
Under this act, all military recruiters are entitled to a list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of students. We are required by law to provide these lists upon request.
Parents/Guardians may request that their student's name be removed from these lists by filling out the Military Exempt Form
 and returning it to the Guidance Department.

AFL CIO 59th Annual Scholarship Awards Program 
Available to all graduating seniors in Massachusetts who are seeking higher education. By participating in the Labor History Exam, graduating seniors become eligible for scholarship funds totaling over half a million dollars. The scholarship exam consists of 30 "multiple choice" questions and one essay question, with a response of 250 - 500 words. The exam will be administered on the morning of Thursday, February 2, 2017.

If you are interested in taking the labor history exam on February 2, 2017, please submit an application to the Guidance Department by Friday, December 16, 2016, at the latest! New for this year, AFL-CIO is accepting online applicationsStudents who apply online will need to submit a copy of their application to the Guidance Department  by December 16th, 2017 to assure that a test booklet is ordered. For any questions please, see Ms. Finocchi in the Guidance Department. 
THANKSGIVING FOOTBALL
NOVEMBER 24th
Purchase your tickets in advance for the 
Thanksgiving Football Game

Natick vs. Framingham
Thursday, November 24th
10:00 a.m. @ Bowditch Field/Framingham

Pre-Game
tickets $8.00 Adults & $5.00 Students/Seniors
Game Day tickets $10.00 Adults & $5.00 Students/Seniors

Tickets can be purchased at NHS Athletic Office,
Jones Drug Store & Casey's Diner
 
 
NEW REDHAWK APPAREL!
GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS!

Questions? Call to inquire at 508 647 6603
FROM THE NHS LIBRARY
 

From us to you....The library wishes you a very happy, healthy and hearty Thanksgiving! Take this time to slow down, relax and read a good book. We have lots of new ones to choose from! ...ยป
 

 

FROM NHS ATHLETICS
WINTER SPORTS BEGIN NEXT WEEK!

Click here for start times and locations.

 

HAVE A GREAT SEASON! 
ATTENTION JUNIORS
Natick Social Studies Department , in partnership with the Natick Rotary Club, is excited to announce the annual application process to select a Natick High School junior to represent NHS at the prestigious World Affairs Seminar.

This is an outstanding learning opportunity for a dynamic student with an interest in current issues throughout the world. The conference will be held at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin June 24th through June 30th.

The Natick Rotary club will pay the full participation fee and contribute approximately $300 toward the cost of airfare. The selected student will be responsible for some of the cost of travel. The program fee includes all meals and accommodations during the program.

Click HERE for the application process.

If you have any questions about the conference, please see Mr. Brenneman in the Social Studies office (305H).
 
THERE'S STILL TIME TO ORDER
YOUR APP PRIZE CALENDARS!
  Support the After Prom Party and 
Learn more here.
METCO HOLIDAY JAZZ BRUNCH
This year, the kickoff celebration of our year-long Capital Campaign will be held on Sunday, December 11th at the Quincy Marriott Hotel. We will showcase our rich history--founders, educational leaders, alumni, stakeholders and supporters--at this 50th Anniversary Holiday Jazz Brunch, Funds raised will be used for scholarships,programming, tutoring, counseling technology, and future sire development due to a major need for additional space, which will propel METCO into its next 50 years.

Please join us! Click here to purchase your tickets online.
VIDEO COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
Aspiring directors, actors, producers... looking for something to do over the long weekend or during winter break?

Why not enter a video competition and win prizes?!

Click HERE to learn about several opportunities to showcase your talent and creativity!
JOIN NHS PTSO!
Parents interested in joining the PTSO Board: 
we will have an open position for next school year .
Email Laura Brandow at
  lwbrandow@gmail.com
to learn more!
 
We are very grateful to those of you who have already donated their PTSO Membership Dues as part of our 2016-2017 PTSO Membership Drive! If you haven't had a chance yet, the Natick High School PTSO invites you to join us!  
 
Being an active member of the PTSO allows you to support your high school  and the future of all our students . The nature and extent of further involvement in the organization is entirely up to you. We use PTSO dues and donations to provide parents, teachers, administrators, and students with opportunities and tools to communicate. 
 
We also help with specific activities to support faculty and students such as the annual teacher and staff appreciation luncheon, scholarships for graduating seniors, SAT breakfasts, and guest speakers.
 
Become an active member today by completing this form and sending in your dues payment of $25.  
It's a great way to get involved with NHS!
REDHAWK RECOGNITION
Mrs. Karen Dalton-Thomas and Mr. Zach Galvin


The ceremony and dinner was held last evening at Natick High School.
Wall of Achievement Inductees and guests
REDHAWK RECOGNITION
Congrats to Mrs. Godin's Community Seminar group!
They have have contributed the most number of items to the annual food drive for the 5th straight year! This year, they brought in 542 items!

Way to go!
PEP RALLY 2016

COMING UP NEXT WEEK
 
Mon., Nov. 28
Blue 2

Tue., Nov. 29
Red 1

Wed., Nov. 30
Blue 1
Community Seminar
Thu., Dec. 1
Red 2
7:30 p.m., National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, NHS Auditorium
Fri., Dec. 2
Sat., Dec. 3
Blue 2
7:30 p.m., NHS Drama Into the Woods
3:00 p.m., NHS Drama Into the Woods
On behalf of NHS Staff,
Faculty 
& Administration...