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NAMS Message to Families 5/24/24
Virtual PTAC Meeting - Wednesday, May 29th @ 6:30 p.m.
Our final PTAC Meeting of the year is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. This is a virtual meeting and the link will be shared with families on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29th. I hope to see many of you there!
Have you ordered a NAMS Yearbook yet?
NAMS Yearbooks On Sale Now in the NAMS main office for $40 while supplies last!
Checks should be made payable to NAMS in the amount of $40 per yearbook.
Please write the following in the memo line:
Student’s Name
Student’s Team
Student’s Homeroom
This will help us greatly in preparation for distribution on yearbooks.
Yearbooks can also be paid for in cash from one of the administrative assistants in the main office.
Aren't sure if you ordered a book online? Try the following:
- Search your email for a receipt from Jostens.
- Search your junk, spam, and promotions folders.
We also decided that yearbook distribution will take place on the following dates:
Tuesday, June 11th - Distribute to Grade 8
Wednesday, June 12th - Distribute to Grade 6 & 7
Attention Grade 8 Families - Field Day Donations & Volunteers Needed!
Attention Grade 8 Families!
8th Grade Field Day is quickly approaching! The date is set for Friday, June 14, 2024.
NOTE: If rain is expected on this date, we will hold the event on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
The kids will be competing with their homeroom in fun games and challenges.
Click the link here or below to sign up to donate much needed items and/or volunteer for this extremely fun event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050545ACA829A5FF2-49639723-test
Volunteers will need to have completed CORI forms and a copy of each persons' license or passport submitted to the office by Friday, June 7, 2024.
Attached you may find a copy of the CORI form or here on the district’s website.
We can also send the form to the volunteers who sign up.
Any questions, feel free to reach out!
Emily Ford
8th Grade Coordinator at cjsmom78@gmail.com
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
MAP Testing - Spring 2024
We have our final MAP administration coming up - Spring 2024!
As with past years, we have expanded the test window to accommodate this busy time of year.
- Grades 6 & 7 MAP Testing window is May 20-31, 2024.
- Grade 8 MAP Testing window is May 20, 2024 - June 7, 2024.
We anticipate sending home family reports the week of June 10th.
We will let you know when we are ready to send the reports home.
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.
Civics Pilot Testing
Grade 8 Civics - Session 1
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Grade 8 Civics - Session 2
Friday, May 31, 2024
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.
Literary League - Spring Issue Available Now!
The Spring Issue of the NAMS Literary League is available now on their website. Take a moment to review and enjoy all of the amazing work of our students. Our students have worked hard to publish this latest issue.
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
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