Brown Bears

Dear Families,

I wish you all a restful break and a wonderful holiday. I hope you have a safe time with family doing the things you love to do. We'll see you in the New Year. Please know that staff are off next week and will not be responding to e-mails until we return on January 3rd.

Best,

Aidan McCann, Principal

1 - COVID TESTS CAME HOME ON WEDNESDAY

Dr. Nolin secured two COVID tests from the Department of Elementary Education for use over the December break. The first test is for you to use during the break, and the second test should be used on January 2nd, prior to returning to school. These tests went home with all students on Wednesday.

2 - NOTES FROM THE NURSE

Please check out the latest updates from our nurse, Maria Chopur. Thank you.

3- NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2ND

Please remember that there is no school on Monday, January 2nd and that our first day back is Tuesday, January 3rd. Please mark your calendars.

4 - COLD WEATHER

Please remember that we continue to bring our classes outside for recess, even in temperatures below freezing. Students are expected to have on long pants and a jacket if they are going to be outside. If you need help acquiring winter gear, I encourage you to reach out to our front office and they will connect you with our school counselor for further support.

5 - INTERESTED IN PLAYING HOCKEY?

There is a free invitational skate for any girls interested in learning how to play ice hockey. This is for girls from first grade up through Middle School. The Natick High School girls hockey program coaches, along with varsity players, will be providing on ice instruction.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet wlth the high school hockey program coaches, high school players, and the Natick comets girls program.

Gear required to participate:

Hockey skates or figure skates

Hockey gloves or mittens or gloves

Hockey helmet or at a minimum a bike helmet.

Rental skates will be available if needed.

We will provide an assortment of hockey sticks for all ages if needed

Players that have experience and equipment are welcome to participate. If you have equipment please wear it.

Time and place - William Chase arena Natick

12/29 8:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

Bruce Ihloff, Varsity coach

bihloff@gmail.com

All the best to our families,

Aidan McCann, Principal

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