NAMS Message to Families 3/29/24

Thank you to all of the NA Staff and Students for supporting our 6th grader Savannah by wearing purple yesterday! You may find pictures received from NAMS and other schools here.

NAMS has seen significant improvements in our MCAS scores thanks to our dedicated educators, our amazing students, and our partnership with you - our families!

You can continue your support in the following ways:

• Be sure to encourage your child to have a good night’s sleep prior to their scheduled MCAS exam.

• Students must charge their Chromebooks overnight so that they are fully charged for MCAS testing.

• We encourage all students and families to make a concerted effort to be at school on time prior to their scheduled MCAS exam, by 7:45 a.m. Tardy students may not have the opportunity to test with their homeroom group if they arrive after the start of testing for that day.

• Please be sure that your child has a healthy breakfast.

• Students must bring a book or magazine to read after they have completed their test. No electronic devices will not be allowed.

• Cell phones and other electronic devices, including smart watches, are not permitted during the testing sessions. Cell phones and smart watches should be locked in lockers or will need to be given to the test administrator to hold during testing.

• If a student is absent, he/she/they should expect to be scheduled for a make-up exam when they return to school.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and support.

NAMS MCAS Dates 2024

• Below you will find this spring’s testing dates.

• You may find a more detailed schedule here.

ELA Testing

Grade 8 ELA - Session 1

• Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Grade 7 ELA - Session 1

• Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Grade 6 ELA - Session 1

• Thursday, April 4, 2024

Grade 8 ELA - Session 2

• Monday, April 8, 2024

Grade 7 ELA - Session 2

• Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Grade 6 ELA - Session 2

• Thursday, April 11, 2024

Math Testing

Grade 8 Math - Session 1

• Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Grade 7 Math - Session 1

• Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Grade 6 Math - Session 1

• Thursday, May 2, 2024

Grade 8 Math - Session 2

• Monday, May 6, 2024

Grade 7 Math - Session 2

• Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Grade 6 Math - Session 2

• Thursday, May 9, 2024

STE Testing

Grade 8 STE - Session 1

• Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Grade 8 STE - Session 2

• Thursday, May 23, 2024

Civics Pilot Testing

Grade 8 Civics - Session 1

• Thursday, May 30, 2024

Grade 8 Civics - Session 2

• Friday, May 31, 2024

Everything continues to go according to plan and we are very excited to add a new wing and more classes to NAMS for the 2025-2026 school year. You can learn more about the project here.

Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive (Monday, March 25th until Friday, April 5th)

Hello NAMS! My name is Alex Havemeyer (8th grade), and I am this year’s Project 351 Ambassador. Project 351 is a non-profit organization that gives 8th grade students a leadership opportunity to better help those around us and those in Massachusetts.

As a part of our spring service project, this year, we are partnering with Cradles to Crayons. Cradles to Crayons is a non-profit clothing organization that helps face kids' clothing insecurity. Around 1 in 3 kids in the state of Massachusetts face/are at the risk of having concerns regarding clothing. Their mission is to lower that number and make sure that all kids are confident and worry-free!

This year, we are collecting like-new or new clothing including shirts, pants, hats, jackets, new PJ’s, and new underwear, ranging from sizes newborn - adult medium. Respectfully, please do not donate any shoes, anything with rips, tears, pilling, stains, or religious/family/inappropriate dialogue.

The boxes that will hold donations will be in the Main Lobby and also in the back entrance by the fitness/wellness room. This drive will run from Monday, March 25th until Friday, April 5th.

With your help, we can help lower the 1:3 ratio of kids facing clothing insecurity and make sure that all kids are safe, healthy, and most importantly, happy.

Project 351, Cradles to Crayons, and I greatly appreciate your kindness!

Have you ordered your NAMS Yearbook yet?

We have 300 pre-ordered yearbooks so far. We ordered and extra 300. Once these books are sold, we won't have any left to sell. Don't miss out, especially our grade 8 families!

You can order online here.

Did you miss the Vaping Awareness Night?

The North Andover Parent Resource Network is happy to announce that NA CAM recorded it.

You may find the video here.

This past Wednesday was another example of the true community collaboration that exists in North Andover! Thank you to all of the speakers at this event, listed below:

• Anthony Sideri, Local Speaker and Expert

• Michelle O’Leary, NAPS Director of SEL

• Officer Contreras, NAPD

• Lt. Patnaude, NAFD, Public Fire and Life Safety Officer

• Kim Cheevers, NA resident and Registered Nurse working in Pediatrics
• Jonathan Tummino, Former NAHS Student
  

For a wonderful list of resources about vaping and so much more, please visit the NAPRN website here.

Join MitoAction and members of the North Andover community at the North Andover Youth Center for the 11th Annual Matthew Harty Mito Classic. Check out the flyer here and pictured below for more information.

Youth track registration is now open for Grades 4-8!

The season starts April 21st and runs through May 30th.

Learn to run, jump, throw, and hurdle from members of the state champion North Andover High School track program! You can register on the Community Programs website.

Summer Camp - Mr. McGravey’s Excellent Adventures

Mr. McGravey’s Excellent Adventures is an exciting summer camp that has students leaving North Andover and traveling to fun sites across New England for current Grades 5-8 students. All costs include bus transportation and admissions to sites. This is fully staffed with NAMS educators led by 8B Civics teacher, Patrick McGravey.

The details of all of the trips along with pricing and a daily itinerary can be found in the brochure available here.

Please contact Rick Galante at North Andover Community Programs if you are interested or have any questions. Registration is currently open.

He can be reached at galanter@northandoverpublicschools.com or at 978- 794- 3080.

NAMS Spirit Wear Available!

NAMS now has its very own Town Shop for spirit wear! Purchasing your NAMS spirit wear through this link will ensure 25% of profits will go right back to NAMS PTAC!

You can place your order here or at the following address: https://bdesignedapparel.com