The Weekly Update #1
August 25th, 2025
Dear Families,
As we move through September, I want to take a moment to recognize what a big transition this month can be—for children and caregivers alike. Starting preschool, or returning after the summer, brings new routines, new friendships, and new opportunities for growth. Your children—our students—are transitioning well to the caring and welcoming classrooms that make up Natick Preschool. Our staff is nothing short of inspirational as they thoughtfully meet the needs of our youngest learners and spark joy in learning and play. Over these first weeks, students are focused on (re)learning routines, making friends, and practicing self-regulation—important goals in building community for our 3–5-year-olds. Teachers will share more in their classroom newsletters.
We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a safe and orderly arrival and dismissal across all program sites. Your promptness at pick-up is helpful, as staff often have meetings immediately afterward.
Thank you for the trust you place in us each day. We know the start of school can feel like a big leap for little ones (and for parents, too), and we are here to support every step along the way. As always, please reach out if you have questions, ideas, or want to share how your child is adjusting at home. We value your partnership and look forward to a joyful year ahead!
Cori
Positive Behavior Systems and Supports: "Little Reds Care"
At Natick Preschool, we use a school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) approach called Little Reds Care to create a consistent, nurturing, and predictable environment for every child.
Our motto:
We take care of ourselves
We take care of each other
We take care of our school
What this looks like: educators explicitly teach, model, and reinforce what safe, respectful, and responsible behavior looks like in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, on buses, and in shared spaces—all year long.
We celebrate positive choices with Little Reds recognition cards, class shout-outs, and schoolwide celebrations that highlight effort, cooperation, and kindness—helping children see themselves as valued members of our community.
When challenges arise, staff respond with supportive, developmentally appropriate strategies that redirect, teach replacement skills, and repair relationships—so discipline becomes an opportunity to learn and grow.
By weaving PBIS into daily routines, we nurture children’s independence, empathy, and self-regulation while strengthening the sense of belonging that helps every child thrive.