Message to NAMS Families 05/02/25

Next week is Educator Appreciation Week, a time to recognize and honor the incredible impact our educators make every single day. Thanks to the leadership of Erika Whyte, countless volunteers, all of your donations, and our NAMS PTAC Executive Board we will be recognizing and appreciating our educators with a full week of goodies!

What: Massachusetts Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Time: Home to School & School to Home

This event is held on the first Wednesday of May each year in Massachusetts!

Students and families across the state will walk, bike, and roll to school to enjoy a safe, healthy, and active lifestyle.

Do you have any Children's Books to donate to a great cause? There is a collection bin in the main office of NAMS for your generous donations!

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 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

Attention NA Community - Support Our Seniors

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 30th “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

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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