Message to NAMS Families 04/11/25

You may find the early release schedule for Friday, April 18th here and also pictured below.

Grab & Go Lunches will be available at dismissal for students. Students will be asked to wait until they get home to eat their lunch.

Note: There is no eating allowed on buses.

Let's Clean Up the NAMS Grounds

We are looking for families to join us as we tidy up the school grounds on Sunday, April 13th, as part of North Andover's Town-Wide Cleanup Day. Whether you can lend a hand for an hour or the whole event (9:00-11:00 a.m.), your participation would be greatly appreciated!

What to bring:

• Gloves
• Comfortable clothing

This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to our school community, meet fellow parents, and help our students enjoy a cleaner, more beautiful environment.

Please let us know if you’re able to join us by signing up here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Contact Chrissy Harakal at cpharakal@gmail.com

We will be resuming MCAS after April Vacation and we need 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.

• If your child’s Chromebook is damaged or not working, please complete an IT Ticket here or families can send an email to support@naps.freshdesk.com.

• We encourage all students and families to make a concerted effort to be at school on time prior to their scheduled MCAS exam, by 7:35 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 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.

• 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.

Please save the dates for MCAS 2025 in your family calendars.

You may find the list of dates here and also copied below.

NAMS MCAS Dates 2025

• You may find a more detailed schedule here.

Math Testing

Grade 8 Math - Session 1

• Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Grade 7 Math - Session 1

• Thursday, May 1, 2025

Grade 8 Math - Session 2

• Monday, May 5, 2025

Grade 7 Math - Session 2

• Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Grade 6 Math - Session 1

• Thursday, May 8, 2025

Grade 6 Math - Session 2

• Monday, May 12, 2025

STE Testing

Grade 8 STE - Session 1

• Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Grade 8 STE - Session 2

• Friday, May 16, 2025

Civics Testing

Grade 8 Civics - Session 1

• Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Grade 8 Civics - Session 2

• Thursday, May 29, 2025

BRING IN OLD OR USED CRAYONS FROM HOME, THERE WILL BE BOXES IN ALL GRADE HALLWAYS FOR YOU TO PUT DONATIONS THE GREEN TEAM WILL REMOLD ALL THE CRAYONS AND GIVE THEM TO KIDS WHO NEED THEM!

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

Use order number 5986 to find the NAMS Yearbook.

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