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NAMS Message to Families 5/3/24
Students Not Attending North Andover in the Fall 2024
Students Not Attending North Andover in the Fall 2024
If a student will not be attending North Andover Public Schools for the upcoming school year, parents/guardians will need to notify Mrs. Barron as soon as possible by either email or coming into the main office of NAMS. At the end of the school year your student’s records will be forwarded to their new school. Please contact Mrs. Barron with any questions at barronm@northandoverpublicschools.com
Volunteers & Donations Needed for Educator Appreciation Week! May 6-10, 2024
Volunteers and Raffle Donations Still Needed for Educator Appreciation Week
May 6-10, 2024
Let's work together to show those dedicated educators at NAMS how much they are appreciated!
You can read more about what we need below. All donations are requested by the end of the day on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Check out the presentation linked below to see what fun plans we have in store for our educators! THEN, please consider volunteering and/or donating here or at the following address! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084FAAAF2CA2F49-48884493-educator#/
You can donate money, gift cards, or items for gift baskets. You could put the gift baskets together yourself or just bring in items and our PTAC volunteers will put it all together.
We need volunteers everyday, but we also need LOTS of donations for the teacher raffle on Friday!
We hope you are able to help out in any way you can. See what calls to you and reach out to Erika Whyte, Educator Appreciation Week Chair, if you have questions at erikawhyte@gmail.com
She is happy to have the help. We look forward to celebrating all of our educators!
MCAS - Let's work together!
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.
MCAS Testing Dates 2024
NAMS MCAS Dates 2024
Below you will find this spring’s remaining testing dates.
You may find a more detailed schedule here.
Math Testing
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
Upcoming SEPAC Events and Survey
You may find all of the information below here on this document.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Below please find the May events and opportunities offered by the North Andover Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC):
- Spring Programming Survey- We need your voice!
- Early Birds & SEPAC: Literacy Screening 5/2/2024
- SEPAC Quarterly Meeting & Elections 5/13/2024
- Next Parent Support Group: May 15, 2024
Spring Programming Survey- We need your voice!
Enclosed you will find a SURVEY created by the NA SEPAC.
In an ongoing effort to provide meaningful parent/guardian education and support for our community, the NA SEPAC would appreciate you taking just a minute to fill out a survey found at this link: https://forms.gle/zv25B8q4G3vJnzcv8 This survey will assist with the development of workshops and educational support for parents in the next school year.
Early Birds & SEPAC: Literacy Screening 5/2/2024
EarlyBird Education & North Andover SEPAC
invite you to join us for a presentation on Literacy Screening.
We’ll discuss:
The how’s and why’s of early literacy screening
Provide an overview of new Massachusetts legislation
Ways you can support your own child in their reading journey
Who: Sharon Amos, Literacy Specialist, EarlyBird Education
When: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, 7-8pm
Where: Google Meet
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mus-fnak-wbn
Topics Covered:
Simple View of Reading
Early Literacy
Early Literacy Screening
Dyslexia defined
New MA Legislation
At-Home Connections
SEPAC Quarterly Meeting & Elections 5/13/2024
The next SEPAC Quarterly Meeting, including elections will be on May 13, 2024.
Monday, May 13th from 6:00–7:30 PM
Google Meet joining info:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vjr-ubeu-mmu
Or dial: +1 929-266-1747 PIN: 919048534
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vjr-ubeu-mmu?pin=8280272738206
NAMS Building Project
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.
Support Our Seniors (SOS) Needs Your Help!
DID YOU KNOW?
Every year, the North Andover community pulls together to provide a safe, fun-filled, substance-free, overnight celebration for the entire North Andover High School graduating class. This year’s May 31st “All-Knight” Graduation Party sponsored by Support Our Seniors, Inc. (SOS) marks the event’s 30th anniversary, making it one of the longest running of its kind!
The annual efforts of a dedicated committee, dozens of volunteers, and generous donations of
food and funds by numerous local businesses and individuals highlight how much this tradition is valued in our town.
Please help keep this wonderful tradition going, and one day soon you’ll sleep well knowing your own child has a safe place to celebrate on their graduation night. Please sign up at SOS Volunteers.
Visit the SOS Website for more information and all of your SOS needs! Follow SOS on Facebook at SOS Facebook, and Twitter @SOSNAHS and Instagram @nahs_sos!
Thank you for your support!
The SOS Committee
Booster Cheerleading Registration is Open for Fall 2024
Cheerleading registration is open for the fall and the registration will close on June 1st.
Parents/Guardians can register at http://www.northandoverboosterclub.com
Anne Bradstreet Poetry Contest 2024
Submissions for the Anne Bradstreet Poetry Contest 2024 are due by May 4th.
You can learn more about the contest and how to submit poetry here and at the following address: https://annebradstreetpoetrycontest.wordpress.com/
Many of our NAMS students participate each and every year! Please join us to showcasing our students' talent once again.
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
- Open to all who either live, work or go to school in North Andover
- Submit in one of 5 age categories: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School, High School, Adult
- The poems can be any style. They can be rhyming or free verse. Write a poem however the theme speaks to you.
- The top three in each category will be invited to perform their poems on the North Andover Common
- By submitting a poem, the author / parent / guardian gives the North Andover Poet Laureate Committee the right to publish the poems online and on the FB North Andover Poets page, and in a collected book of poems for the event.
- Parents/guardians of school age children have the right to approve what identifying information for school age children is published: 1) the name, school, and grade, 2) initials, school and grade, or 3) only school and grade is published.
- The poem copyright remains with the author.
And a link to poetry prompts:
https://annebradstreetpoetrycontest.wordpress.com/2024/03/21/younger-prompts/
After Hours - Spring Session 2024
Have you ordered your NAMS Yearbook yet?
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.
NAMS Spirit Wear Available!
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