Message to NAMS Families 11/27/24

As part of our Grade 6 Students’ Health Class Curriculum, NAMS Counselors, Nurses, and Related Arts Teachers (in partnership with NAPD and the North Andover Youth and Recreation Services) hosted our first annual Healthy Choices Fair during Related Arts Classes on Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th.

This fair was a grant-funded program that follows the evidence-based youth vaping prevention program, CATCH My Breath. During this fair, there were different activities such as yoga, tracking exercise with a pedometer, and an exhibit with educational conversations about vaping.

You may learn more about this program here and at the following address: https://catch.org/program/vaping-prevention/

Thank you to the following staff members for planning this wonderful event:

• Matt Abel, Fitness/Wellness Teacher

• Michaela Blaney, Fitness/Wellness Teacher

• Jim Gosselin, Guidance Counselor

• Jenn Pino, Gym Teacher

• Rachel Scribner, Adjustment Counselor

• Taylor Thomas, Health Teacher

• Jess Wolfe, Nurse

• Kyle Wood, Gym Teacher

• Dana Woodford, Nurse

Additionally, I would like to thank the following individuals for their support, planning, and participation:

• Cheryl Barczak, NA Director of Health Services

• Caroline Beasley, NAMS Assistant Principal

• Officer Mark Wilson, NAPD (Community Impact Unit)

• Crystal Clunie, NAPD (Community Support Coordinator)

• Franny Tejeda, NAPD (Case Manager)

• Italia Querci, NA Youth Center

• Bryanna Gilman, NA Youth Center

The North Andover Merchants Association is hosting a Gingerbread Walk!

When? December 6th & 7th

Where? Stevens Estate

What? The event is like a Festival of Trees but with a gingerbread theme and anyone in the community is invited to enter a creation into the event.

Please see the flyer below for more information.

To register and learn more, please visit www.northandovermerchants.org or scan the QR code below.

You can order your NAMS 2024-2025 Yearbook now for $40 at yearbookordercenter.com

Use order number 5986 to find the NAMS Yearbook.

SAVE THE DATE: North Andover High School looks forward to welcoming NAMS families on Monday, February 3rd for our 8th Grade Open House. During this event, families will have access to a building tour, learn about our academic offerings and course selection, and preview our co-curricular activities like athletics teams and clubs. The high school will send more information to families after the new year. We hope you'll join us!

Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School: NAMS Presentation and Open House

Essex Tech Admissions: https://essexnorthshore.org/admissions/

Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical Schools will be holding an Open House Saturday, November 23, 2024. There are 2 session offered and registration is required to attend.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-essex-north-shore-agricultural-technical-school-tickets-719433443797

Essex Tech will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Watch for the “Apply Now” button on their admissions website. For more information please visit https://essexnorthshore.org/admissions/

Deadline for applications is Friday, January 10, 2025.

Youtube link to view the admissions video: https://youtu.be/lxQIa5tifq0

Representatives from Essex Tech will hold a presentation for all 8th grade NAMS students on Tuesday, October 22nd at 8:00 a.m.

Lottery System: This school year will be just as the previous school year, a lottery based process of admissions. If a student passes both 7th & 8th without failing or over our limit of unexcused absences they may qualify for the lottery, otherwise they may not and will be notified. North Andover is a surrounding school meaning all applicants can only participate in one of our 7 Agricultural, Animal and Science programs that we have videos and listing on our website under programs for all to see.

Greater Lawrence Admissions: https://www.glts.net/domain/25

Open House for Prospective Students & Families : November 3, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Registration for Fall 2025 admissions will open on October 21 and applications will be reviewed after Q1/T1 of Grade 8 is complete for Class of 2029.

Priority Deadline for Class of 2029 - February 3, 2025

GLTS is excited to announce the launch of their online application portal. The online application is available on the GLTS website here: Admissions or students & parents can log in directly to our portal here: https://glts.go2cte.com/

Representatives for GLTS will hold a presentation for all 8th NAMS grade students on Monday, October 21st at 8:00 a.m.

We understand the importance of finding the right school for your child and will support them throughout this process. If your child is planning on applying to a private high school or technical high school we ask that you reference the following link to download all necessary documents as well as to familiarize yourself with our process and requirements.

PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnSI7hnkLJF1TDWV-ZdPB50S1zyF5ZQM-qjBl19aa1Y/edit

Please have your child fill out the information sheet and provide an electronic copy to your child's guidance counselor as well as any teacher who is writing a recommendation. This information is incredibly helpful as our wish is to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your child's strengths, accomplishments and overall skill set.

INFORMATION SHEET:

docs.google.com/document/d/1tTmLdhk8avjzr-dhg96Y3f3wvu3Xx6TJE3VtFQkaYaQ/edit?usp=sharing

We ask parents and students to research private high schools on their own. The guidance department does not provide information or applications regarding private high schools, however, we will assist your child by writing recommendations and sending all supporting documents. For "on-line" recommendations, the guidance department completes the "school report" (i.e. "principal/counselor recommendation" and "transcript" form). "Personal" and "Special Interest" recommendations are generally completed by someone other than the guidance counselor.

Please Note:

• Trimester 1 ends on December 6, 2024 which means that transcripts cannot be uploaded prior to this date.
• All private/technical school applications that have been given to Mr. Gosselin will be uploaded when transcripts are available. We will make every effort to upload your child's applications by the identified due date.